10-26-2012, 07:24 PM
I'm no expert, but here's a couple ideas...
If you're not working in too tight of spots - use a long leader, and try to keep most of your line off the water if possible.
My newish 6' 2wt has been a boon to stream fishing, not just because I can cast better in overgrown spaces (!!), but because the lighter line is much easier to lay down softly compared to my 6wt.
Fishing faster water that has some ripples, or putting broken water in between you and the fish, should help. Their field of vision is not as wide or detailed then as on smooth water (this is what I have to do a lot when Kota accompanies me) and also they will be less likely to be disturbed by your casting and moving around.
Don't get in the water if you don't have to. In a old fishing movie I watched once, they said that's pretty much the only way the fish can hear you. Apparently, not so much if you're just talking or walking along out of the water. I dunno.
Kind of a stretch, but I have also heard that wearing neutral-colored clothing helps. If all else fails.... [url "http://www.fishouflageapparel.com/"]http://www.fishouflageapparel.com/[/url] !
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If you're not working in too tight of spots - use a long leader, and try to keep most of your line off the water if possible.
My newish 6' 2wt has been a boon to stream fishing, not just because I can cast better in overgrown spaces (!!), but because the lighter line is much easier to lay down softly compared to my 6wt.
Fishing faster water that has some ripples, or putting broken water in between you and the fish, should help. Their field of vision is not as wide or detailed then as on smooth water (this is what I have to do a lot when Kota accompanies me) and also they will be less likely to be disturbed by your casting and moving around.
Don't get in the water if you don't have to. In a old fishing movie I watched once, they said that's pretty much the only way the fish can hear you. Apparently, not so much if you're just talking or walking along out of the water. I dunno.
Kind of a stretch, but I have also heard that wearing neutral-colored clothing helps. If all else fails.... [url "http://www.fishouflageapparel.com/"]http://www.fishouflageapparel.com/[/url] !
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