Finding trout in a lake?

[cpierce]

A good strategy on a mt lake is just to watch it for 20 min or so. If you can get up high so you can see the deeper spots and shelfs.

Often you can spot cruising fish. They will usually cruise in a set pattern. That way you can get a fly out ahead of the fish and wait a minute for it to come around again. A nymph that is slightly rising in front of a fish seems to be more deadly than a sinking one. Stealth and concealment are also important. They can see you better than you can see them!
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