Fishy Fridays by Confident Angler: One fly fishing tip, one fly to try, and one inspirational post to get you fired up to fish this weekend. 🎣
Hey Reader,
Dang. My kids are going back to school in a couple of weeks! Can’t believe summer is almost over. I hope you’ve had a great time fishing this summer. I’ve had an absolute blast.
Alright, let’s jump into this week’s Fishy Fridays!
Approach from Downstream ​Trout face upstream the majority of the time, making it much easier for them to spot you if you're approaching from above.
Instead, move quietly up the river from behind them. Keeping a low profile not only helps you avoid spooking fish but also keeps debris from drifting into the area you’re targeting.
One important caveat: watch your fly line! Consider using a longer leader and tippet to keep your flies further away from the fly line. This minimizes the chances of your fly line landing right on top of a fish and spooking them.
🪰 One Fly to Try This Weekend
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​Spruce Moth Imitation (Size 12–14)​ Spruce moths are a fantastic terrestrial pattern for summer trout, particularly when they're actively dropping onto the water from surrounding trees.
I first learned about this pattern in Northern Idaho. I met up with two buddies on a stunning river filled with cutthroat trout that were dialed into spruce moths. I had a blast using it as a dry / dropper setup.
Fish these moth imitations under trees and near banks where natural moths are likely to fall. Trout often rise aggressively for these easy meals.