Mailing Address:
K-W Flyfishers
4 Country Spring Walk
Conestogo, Ontario
N0B 1N0
Website:
www.kwflyfishers.com
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I have always liked to believe that steelhead are relatively easy to catch and will readily take a swung fly but the challenge is
simply to find them and then even more importantly be able to properly present that swung fly in front of them. This is where and
when your rod choice, sink tip selection, and your chosen fly all have to come together for success. If you are fortunate enough to
have years of experience fishing a body of water then your set up selection is relatively easy as the number of outings with some
trial and error have got you now to the point of simply yearning 'the tug"! If this is not the case and you are in water that has
never been blessed with your presence then some careful evaluation needs to happen before you even take the first cast. Once
you have chosen what you think is the appropriate sink tip for the flow and depth of the water, the next and most important thing
to consider is where you are located in the run. You then want to methodically plan out how you are going to work yourself
through the entire section of water starting at the top end and literally "swinging" your way down through to the tail out. One of
the most valuable things I have come to appreciate is that there is a fine line between having too heavy of a tip or too light. Taking
the time to stop and put on the right tip for the specific situation can make all the difference between having a day on the water
practicing your cast to satisfying your addiction to "the tug".
I'm always surprised with the number of people I
meet each year that have never spent much time
swinging a fly for steelhead. This is usually because
they were first introduced to nymphing and then
found some success so they stuck with what had
worked for them. They maybe had tried swinging a
few times but after losing a fly or three and having
no success they simply diverted back to their comfort
of confidence. There is no doubt that swinging for
steelhead can seem a little challenging and maybe
even intimidating but actually when it is broken down
and thought through it is a very simple and
productive way to fish. Give it try the next time you
are on the water chasing some steel and when that
8lb native chrome bullet decides to take your swung
fly I guarantee that the tug you feel will turn into the
drug you need the next time you hit the water!!
Tight lines!
Mike
Upcoming Guest Speakers
October 4, 2011: Dan Kennaley - topic to be announced
November 1, 2011: Ken Collins - topic - Cuba on the Fly
December 6, 2011 : Our Christmas Meeting
January 3, 2011 : John Wynen and Dave Whalley -
Florida Fly Fishing.
February 7,2011 : Larry Halyk - Sprin Steelhead Close to
Home.
March 6, 2011 : Jeff thomason - Building a Graphite fly
Rod.
