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Seeing an expert fly fisherman is like art in motion. The rod is a thing of beauty in the hands of an expert. Great form is nice but not absolutely necessary to help catch fish. Form avails you nothing if there are not any fish where you are. Form without knowledge is almost useless. Here are some suggestions to help you regardless of your form.

Research the fish you are attempting to catch. There are a lot of types of fish out there and some of them are very different. Learn what types of food they eat and where they like to hide. Most importantly, learn what sort of water your prey typically inhabits. Does your target like fast moving streams? Slower rivers? Deep quiet pools? By doing this you vastly increase your chances of catching a particular type of fish. Ask a fellow fisherman for tips or simply look online.

Fish can hide themselves from predators in a variety of ways. Trout like to be under logs or behind rocks. Oftentimes a space behind a rock in a river moving fast will have a fishing hiding in it. Something in the water that offers shelter from above or from the predators in the water is a likely hiding spot for fish.

Undercuts in banks are fantastic locations for fish to hide. They are protected from both birds of prey and the sun. When the current comes past them the fish’s food arrives right next to them.

Patience is key to finding fish. Look at the water for all feasible hiding areas. Also be aware of all your surroundings. Make sure you have an open area to cast your line. Choose your spot carefully. Let your line float right past the location you have marked. Do not give up easily. With some practice and luck you will be catching instead of only fishing.

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