In Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3, I covered everything you need to know as to the why, and the how in terms of flies, sinking lines, and technique while fishing still water.
In the final installment of the Ripping Streamers series, it’s time to talk about “the swing”.
As you already know, streamer fishing is a different animal. It’s not nymphing and it’s not dry fly fishing. We’re offering up a protein-packed meal to hungry and aggressive fish. Big fish.
And there’s not a lot of finesse involved. I feel like a gladiator when I’m streamer fishing.