[MyAlberta]

Something to consider;

Bigger fish layup in their holes at the slightest provocation. That often means that you literally sneak in on a prospective piece of water. From that stealthy approach, you start casting close, gradually extending range to cover the water. When I dryfly, I need an indicator, which is typically a white tuft on the fly. It must drift with the current, without any tension. That often implies short drifts delivered with accurate casts, and line placed to account for current. While all this is going on, I’m concentrating on the next piece of water, looking for risers and a stealthy approach. Big fish don’t splash on the bite.

As the season cools, hatches tend to compress in time, and regularity. Be at your target location during that time. It may be the only feeding slot for larger fish who insanely gorge on the rise.

Muddied water, turn it into an advantage. That’s where a light coloured streamer can be seen by a fish who is maybe a bit hungry caused by the silt. As the water clears, move toward darker colours.

I’m pumped to be heading to my favourite river next week. At this time of year, the hatch happens at 2pm, lasting about 15 minutes. The biggest challenge will be other fishers and their wondering around, putting big fish down.