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Fly Fishing For Trout

Fly Fishing is such a traditional sport many refer to as an art form, and compared to other modes of fishing, incorporates so much to learn in terms of casting technique, and more particularly the study of the trout's diet, and their imitations, that it can distract anglers from focussing sufficiently on their quarry's habits and behaviour. If you want to catch more Trout, and particularly larger Trout, you need to know more about the Trout than you do about casting and their diet.

The deeper I looked, the more things just didn't make sense. I reared both Brown and Rainbow Trout in my lounge room aquarium and studied them closely. From atop steep banks of clear pools on the stream, I experimented and studied them.

There was finally but one conclusion I could make. We, as fly fishermen, to a large degree, have been kidding ourselves for a very long time. Looking realistically at many of the trout flies, it seemed that the trout must either be half blind, or quite stupid, to accept many of them as the insects being imitated. Either way, it detracted from the achievement of having deceived them.

The more I critically analyzed the whole routine of fly fishing, the more assumptions I recognised as having been made to compensate for our lack of understanding. At best, some of the assumptions may have been correct to some degree, but could never be proven or confirmed. At worst, some were just blatantly wrong.

These assumptions have been cycled for so long they have just been accepted as fact. The Trout have been considered 'Unpredictable' because their behaviour or actions didn't always fit what we would have expected when fly fishing. No-one, it seems, had ever thought about the possibility of their actions not matching our expectations because our beliefs could be flawed.

I started evaluating alternative possibilities. Gradually I put the puzzle together. Eventually, those long standing questions had answers. The trout behaviour then became extremely predictable. I started taking advantage of these findings. Having realized I didn't need to imitate anything to induce takes, I was able to construct flies which could do specific jobs for me rather than imitating anything.

With each of the situations I encountered on the water mastered, the results just automatically followed. I had seemingly mastered the sport of fly fishing.

About the Author

Wayne Smith
Author of the acclaimed 'Fly Fishing For Trout - A Quiet Revolution' which can be found here:
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Blue Winged Olive, Dun, Sparkle


The Blue Winged Olive Sparkle Dun imitates flies in the stage of a mayfly hatch just prior to the emerging of the dun. Many trout key on flies drifting in this vulnerable position. Fly fishers who fish BWO hatches should carry several sizes of Sparkle Duns to cover different situations.


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Dinsmore Cushioned Tin Egg Shot


This new cushioned tin gives an angler high-tech performance without the toxicity of lead. The cushioned surface protects your leader and the unique egg shape grips and stays put. The egg shape does not hang up as often as a other shot! You can remove the clear top to replace a size missing from an assortment.


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Korkers Soles (Cross Current/Streamborn/Guide)


These extra Korkers Soles fit the Cross Current, Streamborn and Guide Boots. Korkers Soles (Cross Current/Streamborn/Guide) Aquastealth Sole $29.95 Aquastealth high friction rubber is designed to excel in and out of water. The "spongy" rubber provides added durability for hiking compared with a traditional felt sole, and reduced water absorption, keeping them very light in weight. Perfect for scrambling trails, rock hopping, and wading in wet conditions. Felt Sole $19.95 Compressed high quality felt designed for in a variety of wading conditions. Performs well in wet and slippery conditions and moderately well on extremely slimy rocks, wood, etc. Not recommended for hiking long distances. Studded Felt Sole $29.95 Compressed high quality felt with embedded carbide spikes that protrude approximately 2 mm for use in extremely slippery water conditions. The combination of felt and short carbide studs provides traction on slippery rocks, shale, wood and slab granite. Studded Rubber $29.95 Durable rubber sole with replaceable carbide tipped steel spikes measuring 7 mm in length from the rubber base of the sole. The long, carbide tipped cleats provide exceptional traction in the most demanding conditions. Ideal for fall and winter wading conditions, this sole provides extreme traction on mossy rocks, slimy boulders, slick logs, and ocean jetties. Trail Lug Sole $19.95 A combination of broad rubber lugs and cleat inspired lugs for performance on trails and off-road, as well as casual use. Lugs are strategically placed to provide traction and self cleaning capability. These extra Korkers Soles fit the Cross Current, Streamborn and Guide Boots.


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G. Loomis RoaringRiver Greased Line Spey Rod (Traditional Style)


Jock Scott over a century ago wrote of Greased Line fishing as performed by A.H.E. Wood to present a fly broadside to Salmon to entice the salmon to strike. This TRADITIONAL form of spey casting maintains a relatively fixed line length of 65-100 feet allowing you to cover water without retrieving or lengthening line on each cast; keeping you less tired and more focused on your prize. These powerful designs use the full bend of the rod, flexing through the mid-section when fully loaded. The ROARINGRIVER GREASED LINE SERIES of two-hand rods offer the ultimate combination of power and grace in a rod and provide you perfect swing speed and fly control. For spey casts from 50 to 150' the RoaringRiver Greased Line two-hand rod series will truly allow you to fish the water "Fine and Far off." To address the TRADITIONAL style of two-hand casting, our field experts have helped to define the ROARINGRIVER GREASED LINE RODS ; nine rods ranging from a 14' #8-9 wt to a 17'#10/11 wt. Designed to cast long belly floating lines using a long casting stroke, this traditional form of spey casting maintains a fixed line of 65 to 100 feet. They allow you to cover water without retrieving or lengthening line on each cast; keeping you less tired and more focused on the prize. These powerful designs use the full bend of the rod, flexing through the mid-section when fully loaded. GREASED LINE GLX - The Greased Line GLX is crafted with our proprietary GLX grapite along with the finest for components available today. Featuring Hopkins and Halloway guides and exquisitely crafted Portuguese cork handles, fitted with a special composite core end-cap and fore-grip. Our exclusive offset-oval sculptured barrel reel seat, each with an ivory style insert engraved with a fly graphic. GREASED LINE DEVERON - A special graphite blend needed for the optimum actions to cast long belly lines using methods as traditional as the Deveron River itself. Featuring premium Hopkins and Holloway components and beautiful Portuguese cork handles. RoaringRiver Greased Line Spey Rod (Traditional Style) Series Model Line Weight Power Taper Handle Price FR18078-4 GLX 7-8 Stiff Medium 1005 $920 This is a dry fly long liner delight. It has great feel as it loads to for the D loop, with just enough butt stiffness to propel your offering 90 feet plus. At the light end of Greased Line style, this GLX rod is wonderful for smaller fish with enough power to handle a big one should it find your fly. For casters without lots of hand strength, looking for a longer rod to help get extra distance, this rod is the lightest weight 15 foot rod available. Experts may be surprised how well a #7/8 long belly line turns over and stretches for distance, even into light wind. Tremendous control of the drift is had with its 15 foot length. If you're seeking a "Far and Fine" Greased Line rod, look no further. FR16889-4 GLX 8-9 Stiff Medium 1005 $815 Traditional style spey casters have long enjoyed covering water with floating lines, making long casts without retrieving after each cast. this 14 foot #8/9 is a medium/light rod within this category. It has a comfort casting zone of 65 to 85 feet, and is light enough to make playing fish in the 10lb. range a joy. The rod action is moderate, and powerful. Anglers fishing the Gaspey Peninsula in Quebec rivers from a canoe, may find this model just the answer to cast to both sides with minimal effort. It handles casting all but the largest flies with comfort. FR16889-4 Deveron 8-9 Stiff Medium 1006 $480 Traditional style spey casters have long enjoyed covering water with floating lines, making long casts without retrieving after each cast. this 14 foot #8/9 is a medium/light rod within this category. It has a comfort casting zone of 65 to 85 feet, and is light enough to make playing fish in the 10lb. range a joy. The rod action is moderate, and powerful. Anglers fishing the Gaspey Peninsula in Quebec rivers from a canoe, may find this model just the answer to cast to both sides with minimal effort. It handles casting all but the largest flies with comfort. FR18089-4 GLX 8-9 Stiff Medium 1005 $925 A step up from the #7/8, the 15'0" # 8/9 provides greater wind penetration, and added distance with flies into the small /0's. With moderate progressive taper and moderate butt end power, it'll lift enough line to help form long D loops, and make casts to 90 feet consistently. Optimal using long belly floating lines, it handles short/mid belly sink tips with comfort. When using shorter bellies, increase line size by one size. This is a versatile rod for most salmonids excluding the biggest representatives in very fast water. FR180910-4 GLX 9-10 Stiff Med-Fast 1005 $925 The rod power needed to hurl a vast amount of long belly #9/10 line is like a study in torque vs horsepower of your favorite brand of V-12 engine. Power and grace exemplify the qualities of this size rod. This model can cast all fly sizes with long belly floating and sinking lines. It still has a moderate progressive taper to give you feel and a fine sense of timing the D loop. Should the opportunity present itself to overhead cast, the rod will lay it out without tailing the loop. For bigger water conditions this is the 15 foot power tool for the job. FR180910-4 Deveron 9-10 Stiff Med-Fast 1005 $525 The rod power needed to hurl a vast amount of long belly #9/10 line is like a study in torque vs horsepower of your favorite brand of V-12 engine. Power and grace exemplify the qualities of this size rod. This model can cast all fly sizes with long belly floating and sinking lines. It still has a moderate progressive taper to give you feel and a fine sense of timing the D loop. Should the opportunity present itself to overhead cast, the rod will lay it out without tailing the loop. For bigger water conditions this is the 15 foot power tool for the job. FR192919-4 GLX 9-10 Stiff Med-Fast 1007 $950 So you wand to fish the other side of the fiver? Matched with a long belly #9/10, this rod will deliver 100 feet + distance with a high degree of finesse and smoothness, painting the far shore with ease. made with GLX, it is not a heavy weight in hand, only heavy on performance. You will be highly impressed by how much line you can pick up, initiating a single spey cast. You will be more amazed at the line control during the swing by virtue of a 16 foot rod length. For sheer casting pleasure, this is one of the best rods an angler can swing. FR1801011-4 GLX 10-11 Stiff Med 1005 $930 Not many 15 foot rods can carry a long belly # 10/11 at distance, with control and positive nature as this one. Not many rods do it with soul and feeling. Not many rods handle sinking lines as well as floating. This rod says yes to it all. the progressive moderate taper is ideal for fishing deep and fast water, with heavy brass tube flies and hooking into big fish. No matter the wind, this rod takes on all challengers. FR2041011-4 GLX 10-11 Stiff Med 1007 $980 So you want to fish another beat, but your gillie is off having a dram somewhere? No problem, stay where you are, just string up your 17 foot #10/11 GLX Greased Line rod, and make a cast from there.17 foot, GLX and a #10/11, it speaks for itself. It can cast into the backing at will, if you like. Change of direction is effortless, as you can pick a tremendous length. Too big? Not necessarily, as the big rod makes distance so effortless it offsets the need to bash lesser rods, and so you may find you are less fatigued after a session. It loads down below mid point of rod at 90 feet, to provide the caster with a comfortable feel, and sense of control. This is only the starting point for this rod. Do not be surprised if you wish your line had a bit more length. For big rivers, big fish, big flies and a grand time, try a 17' GLX.


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