Dry Fly Fishing De-Evolution
Is dry fly fishing experiencing De-Evolution?
Is Euro nymphing, right angle nymphing, guide assisted drift nymphing considered evolution? That component of the sport is evolving.
The nymph patterns evolving. Truly.
The nymph type, typical cast? Static. Decelerating and round.
So, if one is moving forward, is the other moving backwards?
Certainly more users fishing the nymph. Fewer anglers daily conducting dry fly pursuits.
Will the cast, the proper fly cast, completely disappear as the dry fly contingent is in decline?
Will we look at successful nymph addicts as the peak performer?
The streamer chucker is an anomaly. Yep.
A small batch of crazies mostly dedicated to the chase.
A couple thoughts today in the mind of SOL.
I am witness to the De-evolution of dry fly fishing.
My thoughts only; today on the Headhunters Blog #6579
DEVO Freedom of Choice Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVGINIsLnqU
4 Comments.
I hope everyone moves to nymphing. Make the fish feel safer going to the surface. They won’t want to stay hugged to the bottom getting pelted by lead. While I am dreaming, get rid of the indicator and high-stick your euro rig through the depths. Stay away from those pesky fish feeding next to shore on on those inside seams.
“I am witness to the De-evolution of dry fly fishing.” For once, I hope you are wrong. It would mean a large contingent would never get the sensation of watching a good drift near fish being eaten.
Sitting at the tying bench on a break trying to get my head around some of these trends. All I can assume then, and assuming is not always wise, is if anglers are losing interest in dry fly fishing, then the soft hackle, emerger, cripple and spinner players just might be long gone from this great sport. Or may have “De-evolved” as well – as you say Mark. A loss for any angler, in my humble view, as these methods are some of the most rewarding but also challenging in fly fishing. A game of reading water, watching bug and fish behavior then finally a fly pick and presentation plan. A great experience, and thought process that may, for some anglers, be losing steam. Truly a sad thought if these workhorse methods are losing audience. Now toss in The Missouri River – and you’ve got one of the best rivers anywhere to work on all of these tactics! My hope is that newer anglers take a step outside their comfort zone to try methods like the dry fly game. Then watch your true love for this great sport, and your skills grow!
Seems the theme is – young man, leave those surface feeders alone! Hear the chorus…