In a recent TU email there was an essay on strike indicators. The author argued against the use of bobbers, strike indicators and various methods in aiding in the catching of fish. I whole heartily agree! The lost craft of fly fishing and the joy and beauty is lost in the pursuit of numbers as an indication of success.
Yes you can nymph without such aids and if you do so you will develop a deeper sense and attachment to the art of fly fishing. Adding a split shot or a bit of tungsten putty will get a fly down in the zone. The acquisition of patience and observation will increase the chances of a hook up. The use of barbless hooks will not mean lost fish.
Using the wrong tippet size appropriate the size of the fly, doesn't mean 7X. Or the fish will see my tippet knots. Lack of care in presentation and not scouting the waters before casting will send all the fish scurrying for cover. Oh, dries don't always have to be cast upstream, a careful cast with a small puddle of line fed out as the fly drifts down to a rising fish works.
Stop making unnecessary false cast and if the cast land where you didn't intend it, work it back as any other cast and reload for the next. Don't rip it out of the water and hurry another misplaced cast. A missed fish need will never be in the same spot, so give it a rest.
So that's my thoughts, I've always viewed fly fishing as a zen moment and stalking a rising trout requires patience and time. You don't need to fish hatches only, just adjust your technique and maybe if they're not cooperating it's just not a good time. Fly fishing is something you don't rush into. Enjoy the moments and the beauty around you.
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