Here's a technique f
productive for us, e
in Colorado.
It's called the 'Fly
How we use this tech
variations for using
going to describe is
others here will sha
too!
I start with a 7' me
as this might lose t
maximum casting dist
Next, I spool 8# Fir
have worked for me i
strength and sensiti
Now comes the bubble
different styles, sh
clear plastic style
packs of 2 or 12. I
1/2 and 2 1/4 inches
The bubble will have
line through the top
it sounds simple but
down. Just make sure
towards the rod tip.
water's edge while t
for me to put it on
back in the water!
Once the bubble is o
This will help keep
knot and will also a
help attract fish!
At the end of the li
That's it for the ri
Start with a line we
main line. Since I u
leader line. I've us
I've switched to P-l
the longer the bette
is to stretch your a
fingertips is how ta
amount of line plus
I'll tie a small swi
on the other end.
Now, attach the swiv
line and your almost
eliminate the clip a
done fishing, I simp
attach the main line
from swinging around
out).
All you have to do n
using a 2 1/4 inch b
than half way full.
heavy to throw.
That's it! That's my
course there are man
mention a few right
really long!
A) I use the smaller
6 feet. Fill the bub
sinks. Before castin
down the sink rate.
to wait before start
B) Keep your rod tip
line to drag through
more tightly onto yo
tight, there's a rea
next cast.
C) You will probably
before! Therefore, t
can throw it across
D) A SLOW retrieve w
twitches... make tha
sensation of calmly
(I live for that!)
Finally, experience
a little awkward at
you proficient befor
And best of all... y
BTW... You'll quickl
packing several flyb
~Dante from Colorado
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or open water that's
specially for all sp
and Bubble'.
nique is pretty simp
a fly and bubble, s
by no means the onl
re their tips, trick
dium action rod. I w
he 'whip' action you
ance.
eline on my spinning
n the past, but the
vity I like the best
. Casting bubbles co
apes, sizes, and col
made by South Bend.
buy the 12 pack in 2
) since they're pret
a shaft through the
and out the bottom
it can be easy to t
the top of the bubb
Trust me, when chan
he fish are biting,
upside down in my ha
n, thread a small be
the bubble from smas
dd a 'clicking' soun
ne, tie a small #12
g. Now comes the lea
ight that's 2 'steps
se 8# line on the re
ed Trilene XL for a
ine. As far as the l
r but not TOO long.
rms apart. The dista
ll you are! (Try it!
a couple of inches f
vl on one end and th
l to the clip on the
ready to start fish
ltogether but I like
ly detach the leader
to an eyelet. This
and getting tangled
ow is fill the bubbl
ubble, I like it fil
Any more than that a
basic set-up for a
y tips and tricks to
now...otherwise this
bubble when I want
ble completely full
g, toss it out in fr
This will give you a
ing your retrieve.
down when retrievin
the water and helps
ur reel. If the line
l good chance it wil
be casting farther
ry not to overthrow.
the lake... but end
orks best! Add a few
t bead 'click'. Ther
retrieving a fly whe
is the teacher. Any
first, but time and
e you know it!
ou WILL catch fish!!
y become a fly geek.
oxes along with your
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been really
ecies of trout here
le. There are many
o the method I'm
y way. Hopefully,
s, and techniques,
ouldn't go smaller
'll need to get
reel. Other lines
Fireline has the
.
me in a couple of
ors. I like the
They're sold in
different sizes (1
ty cheap.
middle. Thread your
of the shaft. I know
hread it upside
le is pointing
ging a bubble at the
it's not uncommon
ste to get a line
ad on your line.
hing against your
d which seems to
clip.
der.
' down from your
el, I'll use a 6#
long time but lately
ength of the leader,
A good rule of thumb
nce between your
) I'll pull out that
or the knots. Next,
e fly I'll be using
end of your main
ing. (Yes, you can
it because when I'm
and use the clip to
keeps the bubble
while hiking back
e with water. If I'm
led a little more
nd it gets a little
fly and bubble. Of
add, so I'll
post will get
to fish deeper than
of water so it
ont of you and count
n idea of how long
g. This allows more
the line to spool
doesn't spool
l backlash on your
than you ever have
Sometimes I think I
up making a mess!
pauses and
e's nothing like the
n suddenly... WHAM!
new technique feels
practice will make
!
You can now plan on
lures!
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