North 40 Fly Shop eMagazine December 2016 | Page 6

while chomping a big stimulator, than watch it eat a small nymph drifting past. So, my advice is to start small with a size 14 dry. If that does not get the trout’s attention, then change straight to a big size 8 stimulator and just let rip with a cast about 30 cm from the fish’s head. Why cast so close to the fish and increase the chance of spooking it? Well, from my personal experience, this gives the trout less time to make a decision. We all know how the story goes when we don’t have enough time to make a good decision! You can follow my fly fishing adventures on Instagram @flyfishingkiwi or, for guided NZ fly fishing trips you can contact me via email. [email protected] 6