Picture: Courtesy Dom Swentosky/Troutbitten
Banner fishing is something I delight in profoundly, however I’m likewise guilty of not getting as much out of it as I could. I discover myself settling into foreseeable rhythms, obtains, and returning to my reliable patterns.
So, when I check out this recent piece from Dom Swentosky over at Troutbitten, I was advised of just how much I leave on the table while banner fishing. If I put in the time to believe seriously about banner motion and discussion, I ‘d likely see a lot more success.
” For me, banner fishing has to do with how we wish to move the fly,” composes Swentosky. “Due to the fact that, rather of attempting to best something, as we make with a dead wandered nymph or dry fly, the door is large open, and within is a huge variety of motions– of discussions– supplying options for how we may stimulate the banner, offer it life and technique a trout.”
Swentosky goes on to talk about how essential the drop rate of a banner is, or how rapidly it sinks down to the strike zone. This is an idea I have not thought about previously, however it deserves reviewing if you have even a passing interest in banners.
