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Make sure that you are using a balanced outfit, meaning the correct line weight and size reel for your rod. If you are not sure if you’re tackle is balanced bring it to the shop and we’ll have a look at it for you. 

Using the correct leader and tippet is one of the most important factors for constantly catching fish. If the water is dirty or you are using a sinking line you can use a shorter leader, in dirty water it will make casting easier, and when using a sinking line it help you to be in more direct contact with the fly. Often when using sinking lines the fly line sink with a belly. The main part or body of the line sinks to the desired depth, because the leader doesn’t have the same density as the fly line it sinks a lot slower, causing the tip of the fly line not to sink as fast, resulting in the line sinking in the belly shape. This belly shape makes picking up subtle takes very difficult. Using a shorter leader will help to eliminate this problem. 

In extremely clear or shallow water where the fish are usually a lot more spooky, the exact opposite comes into play. Use a longer leader and a finer tippet. This will help you to present the fly to the fish without spooking him with the fly line. If your fishing in very fast water and want your fly to sink deeper try a longer tipper, also keep in mind that the thinner the diameter of the tippet, the faster it will sink.

When selecting your tippet always use the heaviest tippet the fish will allow, this will help you to land the fish quicker, which will enhance his chances of being successfully releasing.

 

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