Picture: Louis Cahill
Chasing redfish on the fly is one thing I’ve at all times wished to do. And I’ll admit, I’ve thought to myself that it look straightforward sufficient. I reckoned I may get the dangle 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 improper I used to be.
He talks about how chasing redfish on the fly rod is extra than simply having the ability to bomb lengthy casts.
“Crucial factor when looking 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 additionally recognizing, and placing you on fish.”
My communication recreation isn’t at all times the strongest, particularly in terms of 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 to this point on required abilities for redfishing. I do know from my time looking elk that I’m a notoriously dangerous decide of distance with out assistance from a rangefinder.
If nothing else, these piece gave me loads to work on earlier than I ever do go away the Rockies and take a look at fishing down south. Should you’re headed out for redfish in 2025, and also you haven’t gone earlier than, I’d suggest studying Plair’s piece, which you are able to do here.
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