Trophy Fish
Check Out Some Big Fish Fooled on the Fly by the Effishent Crew
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Tips For Finding, Hooking & Landing Trophy Fish
- Read water to determine places where trophy fish can lie. Large fish like reprieves in current that can also serve as a buffet line. They do not like expending unnecessary energy and are opportunistic when feeding.
- Constantly check tippet/line for abrasions. A large fish will find and exploit any weakness in your rig. Constantly run your fingers over your tippet/leader to check for abrasions and any potential wind knots. Routinely check your knots to ensure that you are ready for a battle with a heavyweight!
- Set your reel’s drag appropriately prior to starting to fish. This way, you will not have to deal with this when the time comes, allowing you to focus on the fight.
- If you hook a monster, let it run. Unless there are obstructions in its path, applying too much pressure can cause your line/tippet to snap. We have also seen hooks bend out, or even break, in these situations.
- Keep your hand off of the fly reel when fighting a big fish. Large fish can explosively run in different directions. If your hand is on the reel, the fish can break your line during a quick/unexpected run. Let the reel do the work!
- Carry a proper-sized net (or just a net in general). Big fish require a big net; losing a fish at the net due to being under-gunned the last thing you want to experience.
- The buddy system. Fishing with other people help you learn and have fun. It will also lead to successfully landing big fish. Teamwork makes the dream work! Work with your fishing buddy to corral the fish to some soft water.
- Patience. Do not rush landing the fish, no matter how many heart palpitations you may experience. When the fish is ready, net it head-first; this is crucial!