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When Other Flies Fail, Give Wet Flies a Chance

Wet flies â€” and the use of them â€” have become somewhat of a lost art in the realm of fly fishing for trout. Which is unfortunate, as wet flies are both easy to fish and productive. So when my friend Mark mentioned to me that he'd had a good day on a well-known central Pennsylvania trout stream while "swinging" soft hackle wet flies, I convinced him he should make a return visit, with me along.
 

How to Make the False Cast in Fly Fishing [Video]

Casting as a function in fly fishing is a fundamental skill that separates the effective fly fisherman from the ineffective one. While there are many different types of fly-casts that an angler has to master, becoming proficient with the basic techniques involved with positioning the fly, like false casts, can be a benefit to all anglers.

What is the False Cast

Learn the Dap Cast for Hard-to-Reach Trout

Novice fly fishermen often think the farther they cast, the more trout they'll catch. Actually, more often than not, carefully stalking and wading and then a short, accurate cast is a better approach. In fact, sometimes even no cast at all is the most effective fishing technique.