Last year on the Truckee, I raced to a spot where I have landed many fish. The ‘hot’ spot was across the river some 15 yds. from my side of the bank. The conditions required that I wade out about half way to reach my first casting zone. So, like some Cape Buffalo, I splashed into the water with a vigorous stride to make my mark. But as I entered the river, a large boulder to my left cast a sub marine shadow which suddenly exploded with 5-6 trout, the largest over 20”, totally spooked, and scattering for their lives!! I might as well have thrown a 55 gallon drum in the river before I began fishing. BTW, not a single take on the other side of the river….my favorite ‘hot’ spot.
HAVE A PLAN. Read the water in the stream or river you are about to fish. Take notice of cover or sheltered areas where fish might lie. Determine your approach before making the first cast.
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