Easyflycasting. The Crucial Moments: The Art of Catching More Fish

Podcast Episode Title:** “The Crucial Moments: The Art of Catching More Fish”

**Introduction** * Why do some anglers consistently catch more fish than others? The answer lies in doing things better. * **Each phase of fly fishing is crucial** to success.

**Episode 1: Preparation and Observation** * **The Importance of Silence on the River**. * Fishing out of the water minimizes noise and disturbance of the water surface. * The trout’s lateral line is a sound-sensitive organ. * Noise in the water can make the fish more cautious. * **Making a high backcast** is important to avoid getting caught in bushes. * One trick is to pull your elbow down and in toward the side to achieve a higher backcast.

**Episode 2: Cast and Loop** * **Different loops for different situations**. * A vertical open loop is common, but not ideal for all conditions. * Controlling the loop parameters: plane, size, trajectory, speed and shape. * **Avoiding opening the loop too early**. * Too much force can lead to poor presentation and control. * **The order of line and leader in the water**. * Normally the line lands, then the leader, and finally the fly. * Getting the tip down before the line can give a more natural drift. * An active leader cast can give better precision and less wind influence. * One method of presentation is the inductive method, where the loop is opened from below.

**Section 3: When the Fish Strikes** * A fish rejecting the fly at the last moment is often because it detects an unnatural pull or weight. * This causes the fish to dodge at the last second. * The fish becomes more cautious after a strike. * **Fly selection after a rejection**. * Instead of changing the pattern, you can try a different size or float level. * You can also change the angle of presentation, cast type or lengthen your leader. * **The magic moment** when you feel the line tighten. * Reel in excess line quickly. * Switch the rod to the other hand to avoid problems. * **Handling the fish**. * Vary the position of the rod to tire the fish faster. * Also change the direction of the pressure to confuse the fish.

**Section 4: “Fish the Water” with a Dry Fly** * **Dynamic fishing** with a dry fly. * Fishing spots and situations that may not initially look interesting can provide surprises. * This method is good for exploring new pieces of water. * It is possible to focus on a specific fish if one is seen. * This type of fishing is compatible with other fishing methods. * **Tempo and pace**. * The fishing pace should be fast when there is not much activity in the water. * The casting pace is different from the fishing pace. * Many fishermen tend to cast too slowly. * **Use easy-to-see dry flies**. * Match the fly to the water you are fishing in. * **Set the hook slowly but firmly**. * Pull the line while lifting the rod. * Remember that a quick pull can result in the fly being ripped out of the fish’s mouth.

**Conclusion** * Dry fly fishing is full of exciting moments. * Pay attention to all the little details that can make a big difference. * **Increase the intensity of the feeling with every fish you catch**.

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