Tough spots
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This is a question that has come up many times over the past two days, and I thought it would be a good topic for this article. How do you get the fish in these Rocky Mountain streams to bite when you can see them but they won't take what you are offering? I'd have to say the the first mistake I see most anglers make while fly fishing is going into the water and letting these fish know that you are there. The higher the angler pressure on fish the more stealthy you must be. Second, if you can see them, they can probably see you and I have said it before that a spooked fish will hunker down and watch you cast all day long with no intention of feeding until it feels unpressured to do so. The third aspect of fishing our local rivers like the Blue River, Snake River and South Platte,is to remember that the easiest access means that lots of people have tossed flies at these fish. Look for areas that the general angler wouldn't cast to and give it a few tries. In my experience Fly Fishing in Colorado, the most difficult places to cast usually hold the feeding trout,as well as BIG ones. Now you WILL get hung up in trees,willows, weeds, logs, etc. BE PATIENT! Take your time look at the spot and keep the first few cast short. Last but not least, always be willing to move around, practice your casting and get good at changing your fly. Bigger isn't always better. I hope that this is helpful and if you would like to further improve your skills give us a call.
