Extra Than Only a Solid


Photograph: Louis Cahill

Chasing redfish on the fly is one thing I’ve all the time needed to do. And I’ll admit, I’ve thought to myself that it look simple sufficient. I reckoned I may get the grasp of it fast sufficient to make a visit down south value my money and time.

Then, I learn this story by Owen Plair, over at Gink & Gasoline, and realized how mistaken I used to be.

He talks about how chasing redfish on the fly rod is extra than simply with the ability to bomb lengthy casts.

“A very powerful factor when searching redfish within the shallows is speaking with the man on the platform,” Plair writes. “He’s not solely poling you round on the skiff, but in addition recognizing, and placing you on fish.”

My communication recreation isn’t all the time the strongest, particularly with regards to engaged on one thing new, like casting to redfish. So, that’s one thing to work on.

However that’s not the one talent you want for this sort of fishing.

“The following key issue is gauging distance,” Plair says. “If the angler can not see the fish, precisely judging distance is vital to a very good presentation.”

So, I’m 0-for-2 thus far on required abilities for redfishing. I do know from my time searching elk that I’m a notoriously unhealthy decide of distance with out assistance from a rangefinder.

If nothing else, these piece gave me lots to work on earlier than I ever do go away the Rockies and check out fishing down south. Should you’re headed out for redfish in 2025, and also you haven’t gone earlier than, I’d advocate studying Plair’s piece, which you are able to do right here.

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