05-14-2008, 04:04 AM
The most common reason for beginner (and experienced) fisherman missing on dry flies is pulling the fly out of their mouth before the fish actually takes it. A good rule of thumb (not universal, but will help you get the hang of it) is to count "one one-thousand" once you see the fish "take" your fly off the top. That will give the fish tie to actually take it and not just nose your fly.
The fish on the Green are infamous for "nosing" your fly. They come up and push it, but don't take it fully at first. Patience is the key with dry fly fishing.
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The fish on the Green are infamous for "nosing" your fly. They come up and push it, but don't take it fully at first. Patience is the key with dry fly fishing.
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