This method has been described by some as the repeated series of leisering lifts used to fish the water. That is a fair description and while it does not require the preciseness of presentation of the lift in order to be more than marginally effective, the artificial must be a fair to good imitation of a natural found in the stretch being fished.
In fishing either method, the line used must be one that takes the fly down very quickly. If the botton is relatively free from obstructions, I prefer a very fast sinking, or even Hi D line. I want the fly on the bottom as quickly as I can get it thr, so that I can control how and where the lifting action will occur.
If there are bottom obstructions, one may have to use a sink tip line with a very fast sinking tip. Also, leaders should not be over seven and a half feet, about 3X. In both methods I usually want some weight on the leader a foot or so ahead of the fly. This weight actually appears to enhance the action of the Rising to the surface method.
The cast usually is across or across and down. It is not often posible to control the fly in this method when it is cast upstream and is drifting toward you. After the cast, when the fly has had time to sink to the bottom, take in the slack, the lift the rod tip from low over the water up to the eleven o'clock position smoothly and evenly. Immediately drop the rod tip back to about two feet above the water, at the same time recover the slack. The slack must be taken in swiftly so that strikes, which often come at the time, will not be missed. Yet , this must be done carefully, so as not to move the fly. This is important, and requires some practice. Then the sequence is repeated over an over until the leader comes to the rod tip, even if, at that time, the fly is being worked straight upcurrent. I have had many hits with this method when the leader was just about to enter the tiptop.
The method is a favorite of many angler, especially those who like to give the fly some action cnstantly. It is a very effective method of covering the water, and the action given the fly enhaces the chance of its being seen by a fish.
It can be an effective method anytime, but it works better if some sort of insect activity is taking place. This often depends on water temperature, and in streams in theis area this method works best when the temperature is between 58 and 64 degrees fahrenheit.
by Charles Brooks
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