|
Post by butler106 on Feb 2, 2010 14:59:37 GMT
Guys, I will be out this Saturday to wet my line for the first time in 2010, could you give me some advice on tactics for this time of year...... Line = full sinking or multi with fast sink tip? How do you fish when they say "deep and slow"? I wont be in the "prime" area for a spring fish but would like to give myself every possible chance by doing the small things right. a kelt or a late spawner would good enough for me. Cheers Craig
|
|
|
Post by allysshrimp on Feb 2, 2010 15:07:15 GMT
Where are you fishing Craig.
|
|
|
Post by butler106 on Feb 2, 2010 15:19:04 GMT
its my first day of my syndicate rod at Fairnilee on the Tweed.
|
|
conwyrod
Advisory Board
Autumn on the Conwy
Posts: 4,659
|
Post by conwyrod on Feb 2, 2010 19:06:25 GMT
Hi Craig, I would have thought that the sinktip with a 1.5" copper tube or similar would get deep enough on the upper Tweed.
Slow and deep if the water is cold, but don't be afraid to experiment. Warmest part of the day is usually the best time, but I caught my Feb springer at 4.00pm, when the tempearture was dropping!
Enjoy.
|
|
|
Post by sinkingtip on Feb 2, 2010 19:09:15 GMT
Guys, I will be out this Saturday to wet my line for the first time in 2010, could you give me some advice on tactics for this time of year...... Whang it oot, let it come roond - especially if the water is high as fish will be fairly close in. Thereafter, be confident that you are getting down and that your flee (whatever it might be) looks like (to you) a fish stopper. Read the water and look for likely resting spots where a springer might tarry - do not be tempted to batter 'keltie hole' all day - search the water out. Sunk line or tip's ? Feck knows. Assess the fishable water on arrival. I cant see you going far wrong with the multi tip option in terms of objective and ease. Get into a nice casting rhythm and think pleasant thoughts - think of candy floss, Rolf Harris, Andy Murray's mither etc. Lastly, as a measurement of success, try to make your last cast of the day as meaningful as your first. Que sera sera. Job done. Hit the chipper on the way home - sorted
|
|
conwyrod
Advisory Board
Autumn on the Conwy
Posts: 4,659
|
Post by conwyrod on Feb 2, 2010 19:13:02 GMT
...and don't forget the flask of coffee and the thermal underwear. ;D
|
|
|
Post by G Ritchie on Feb 2, 2010 19:16:23 GMT
Both methods will have their advantages and disadvantages. In high water or if the deeper side of the pool is close to your side, then full sinking lines have the advantage. Shallower/lower water or if fishing from the shallow side of the pool towards deeper water, then a sink tip is a good choice. I would ask the gillies advice as your first course of action before deciding, he will know the beat and how it fishes better than anyone.
|
|
owen
Active Member
Posts: 184
|
Post by owen on Feb 2, 2010 21:04:35 GMT
Craig, Regards 'How do you fish deep and slow' am reading Falkus Sea Trout book at the mo and he said something I hadn't thought of (actually the book is stuffed with things I havent thought of sadly : Anyway, this tit bit was about the angle of your cast. When trying to achieve deep and slow if you cast at, say a mid-river lie, from 5 yards upstream you will be casting failrly square so a belly will form in the line causing the fly to come across both quickly and also in an S shape rather than an arc as the belly pulls the fly a lot in the first half of the swing. Instead, if you cast from 15 yards upstream the angle of you to the lie will be shallower and the fly will therefore swing slower, helping you achieve deep and slow. I guess will be especially helpful if fishing a sink tip? You will obviuosly need to cast a longer line in the shallower angle. Depends on current too, faster the current, the further away you need to be. Was out yesterday and gave it a try, certainly made a difference, not to the extent of me catching anything but at least I felt I had learnt something... DOnt know how valid it is but he also talked about it being the line that needs to go deep, not just the fly as you need to keep a sunk fly level as this is how a small fish etc would swim. With sinktips if you go deep the floating section may prevent this, whereas a full sinker may keep it level more level. AGain, depends on current and also depth versus length of sink tip. That part is just out of the book but am sure others here could pass comment. ATB, Nolon.
|
|
|
Post by butler106 on Feb 3, 2010 9:22:05 GMT
Thanks for all the advice guys. I will make sure to put it all to good use....... apart from thinking o Andy Murry's mither.......... thats just wrong! will keep you posted of any success Cheers Craig
|
|