Pillar 4: Technique
Casting, fly presentation, dry flies, nymphing, streamers and more.
"The great charm of fly-fishing
is that we are always learning."
— Theodore Gordon
Casting
The roll cast: A basic fly-fishing cast for tight spots
Whether it’s the first cast you learn or the second, the roll cast is a hard-working and versatile arrow in your casting quiver.
Nick Parish
Presentation
Fly presentation and drag-free drift
You’ve rigged up your rod, landed your cast in the right place, your fly is on the water...and, it’s waterskiing. Tactics and tips to maintain a drag-free drift that’s irresistible to fish.
Nick Parish
The pain of losing a big fish
Reflections on an epic face-plant, remembering Bill Walton
Nick Parish
Getting even with the flow
Striving to get even with the flow
Nick Parish
Mend your fly line, mend your life
If you can manage your line, you can manage your life.
Nick Parish
Nymphs
Fly-fishing with indicators: When and how to use them
All about indicators, floats, suspenders—whatever you call the thing every other angler calls a bobber.
Nick Parish
Streamers
Streamers and triggering trout aggression
Here are two examples of videos depicting the most visible and dramatic types of eats you’ll ever get: territorial brown trout going after streamers.
Nick Parish
Wet flies
Adding movement to your wet fly swing: Lift it like Leisenring
Once you’re through the main drag-free-drift area, it’s never a bad idea to try to impart some motion in your flies. The Leisenring Lift is a great way to accomplish just that.
Nick Parish
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Fly Fishing Techniques & Methods | Current Flow State Fly Fishing
Fly fishing techniques to learn that will help you get the most out of your time on the water, including casting methods, presentation skills, mending, achieving a drag-free drift, and advanced tactics. Photo by Carl Heyerdahl / Unsplash
Nick Parish
