Dry flies, nymphs, and streamers. They work just fine, but there are plenty of ways to fish these flies.
One of the most effective ways to fish dries and nymphs is in the surface film or just below the surface. While a high-floating dry is romantic and bottom-ticking nymphs get a lot of hype, fish absolutely hone in on bugs drifting high and tight.
Today I talk through three ways to make this valuable presentation. Nothing requires fancy gear or a different box of flies. Using what you have, you can target some hungry (and usually visible!) fish.
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