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If the fish are rising all around you then it’s time to fish a dry fly. Dry fly fishing offers some of the most exciting days of the year but presentation is everything! Despite the rain, we have had a few cracking days already in the Peak District and around Derbyshire.

Here’s a few tips to help you present your dry fly.

1> Select a fly that is a similar size and colour to those the fish are taking. A book like this one will really help.

2> Use a tapered leader, this will help “turnover” the fly at the end of your cast.

3> Stop your rod high on your forward cast, this will form a tight loop of line that will travel out across the water and help turnover your fly

4> Use your feet. Instead of trying to cast to every fish you see, use your feet to get closer to your target. A shorter more accurate cast will mean that you are more likely to present the fly well.

5> Spend a bit of time preparing your leader, line and fly. Apply de-greaser to your leader to help it sink and some floatant to your dry fly if it needs a hand floating. You need to make sure that the leader near the fly is sinking, a crease in the surface tension from a leader is sure to turn the fish away.

Have fun and please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you need any help or advice!

Free Video River Fly Fishing Course

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