OBSERVATION

This is probably the most important aspect of any fishing and particularly for fly fishing. Look around you and see what insects are in the air and water.

That should give you a clue as to which fly to start with. When actually fishing watch the end of your fly line. Any sudden movement, no matter how slight, will be a fish - so strike.

If you wait for a tug you will miss most fish which have taken your fly.

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