Now all we need is a virtual fly tying simulator and we'll never have to go outside!! ;->
Fly Sim is bad, bad game...it keeps getting in the way of me being productive!! On 4/13/05, Niclas Runarsson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Ian, > > I always use the finest tippet and never set the drag above the default 30% > (no matter the size of the fish). It can take more time landing it, yes..> > but on the other hand, it might not take at all when using a thicker one. > Using the nymphs, try different weights (as Del said). Look how the fish > reacts on the fly (if it rejects it). You can often see if it moves up or > down in the water, which will help you figure out what depth you want. > > Landing rule no:1... NO SLACK LINE!!! One second of slack line and the fish > is bye bye... > When the biggie is on the run, use all methods to always keep the line > between the two of you as short as possible. > *1: Chase it up and down the bank! > *2: Try to look straight at it (using the controls)! > *3: Keep your rod low! > After the run it turns around and will come towards you. Just taking in line > usually won't be enough to make it. But now you're prepared for it. To keep > up tension you can now move ahead of the fish and use your rod to pull > (looking away from the fish will make you able to pull even further)... at > the same time as you're taking in line. When the fish has caught up with you > and is about 90 degrees out from where you are, stop and let it pass so you > fall behind it again. Do this over and over and over again and eventually > the fish will get tired. > > The largest one I've landed is a 55lbs 12oz Brown Trout... on a 6x tippet> > (I'll bet I won't do it in real life.) > > Tight virtual lines... > > /Nick > > ************** > In a message dated 4/12/2005 10:21:09 PM Central Daylight Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > Hi, > > have been addicted to playing fly sim since I havent been able to go > fishing... any other fly simmers out there ? > > Any tips for landing the 10 pounder ?? > > thanks Ian > >
