05-30-2009, 12:28 PM
>I know that "bubble and fly" with spinning gear is not "real" fly fishing <
That's nonsense, Jim. You're fishing with a fly, aintcha? That makes it fly fishing. Soon enough you'll be using a fly rod as well.
There are two things going on with your bubble fly. First, the reason the presentation is difficult, is because it's not "turning over." That means, in your case, that the bubble is leading the fly when you cast, so the fly lands badly. Try this. Make your cast, lightly cupping the reel with your off hand. Then, just before the bubble lands, check the line hard. This will make the bubble stop sudddenly. But the fly and leader will continue, and will land beyond the bubble in an upright, floating position.
Did you ever make a cast and have your bail close unexpectedly? Basically, what you're trying for is a controlled version of that effect.
This is, btw, exactly what happens when you cast a fly with a fly rod as well.
Second, dry flies are rare given extra movement. Keep in mind they represent aquatic insects that have just "hatched" and are sitting on the water drying their wings. Most attempts to provide movement to them will result in a drowned fly.
If you find that letting the fly just sit on the water, waiting for a fish, is boring, then I'd recommend going to a different type of fly, such as a nymph, streamer, or even a cast of wet flies.
Welcome to the world of fly fishing.
Brook
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That's nonsense, Jim. You're fishing with a fly, aintcha? That makes it fly fishing. Soon enough you'll be using a fly rod as well.
There are two things going on with your bubble fly. First, the reason the presentation is difficult, is because it's not "turning over." That means, in your case, that the bubble is leading the fly when you cast, so the fly lands badly. Try this. Make your cast, lightly cupping the reel with your off hand. Then, just before the bubble lands, check the line hard. This will make the bubble stop sudddenly. But the fly and leader will continue, and will land beyond the bubble in an upright, floating position.
Did you ever make a cast and have your bail close unexpectedly? Basically, what you're trying for is a controlled version of that effect.
This is, btw, exactly what happens when you cast a fly with a fly rod as well.
Second, dry flies are rare given extra movement. Keep in mind they represent aquatic insects that have just "hatched" and are sitting on the water drying their wings. Most attempts to provide movement to them will result in a drowned fly.
If you find that letting the fly just sit on the water, waiting for a fish, is boring, then I'd recommend going to a different type of fly, such as a nymph, streamer, or even a cast of wet flies.
Welcome to the world of fly fishing.
Brook
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