I know exactly where this is. Back in the 90s that creek was stacked up. Real nice bows there. They shocked it in early 00s. Lots of great fishing on that whole run.
I fish those streams once or twice a year and I know how tight things get and how finicky those fish are. If you aren't throwing exactly what they are looking for, it ain't happening boss. Good video overall. It's hard to beat that area in North Carolina.
The problem with false casting is it scares the fish you cast over. They see the flashes of the line and confuse it for a bird or water snake (not a copper head) or other predator overhead. Also you were letting your line drift right over the water you were fishing which also puts the fish down. Most of the water you were fishing is stocked and if you’re not there right after a stocking truck was there most of those fish were caught long ago. At least find the DH waters where the fish stay in the stream long enough to naturalize a bit.
Hi, nice video. There's a comment below about you false casting too much. A comment like that isn't helpful unless it comes with a reason why, so let me tell you why. I can tell that you're using a Gen1 Orvis Recon. It looks like an 8' 6" 4wt, but it's hard to tell without seeing the label. I owned that rod and really liked it. However, the rod has a fast tip, and when paired with a true-to-size line, you need to false cast a lot to generate line speed and load the rod. Scientific Angler is owned by Orvis, and a couple of years ago, they introduced a line (Amplitude Smooth Creek) specifically for small streams. This line is nothing short of AMAZING! It's a short-head rear taper line. The first 6-plus feet are geared toward presentation, meaning it lands softly on the water. The next 18-plus feet is where the weight is. That enables the line to load the rod quickly when making short casts. However, the line has an optimal cast marker at 25' and will enable you to make 50' to 60' casts with ease. If you go to the Asheville Orivis store and see Andrew (the manager) he can tell you more about the line. He can even order the line for you and spool it for you. This is my go-to line no matter the rod for freshwater fishing.
It really does not matter. Everyone fishes differently in the grand scheme of things. I take advantage of false casting to accurately place my fly in the spot I want. If I see the fly is not gonna land where I want it, I will false cast and adjust. To each their own.
Just one of those days.
I know exactly where this is. Back in the 90s that creek was stacked up. Real nice bows there. They shocked it in early 00s. Lots of great fishing on that whole run.
I fish those streams once or twice a year and I know how tight things get and how finicky those fish are. If you aren't throwing exactly what they are looking for, it ain't happening boss. Good video overall. It's hard to beat that area in North Carolina.
The problem with false casting is it scares the fish you cast over. They see the flashes of the line and confuse it for a bird or water snake (not a copper head) or other predator overhead. Also you were letting your line drift right over the water you were fishing which also puts the fish down. Most of the water you were fishing is stocked and if you’re not there right after a stocking truck was there most of those fish were caught long ago. At least find the DH waters where the fish stay in the stream long enough to naturalize a bit.
what do you think is diferent from your 30th cast vs your 2nd lol
Hi, nice video. There's a comment below about you false casting too much. A comment like that isn't helpful unless it comes with a reason why, so let me tell you why. I can tell that you're using a Gen1 Orvis Recon. It looks like an 8' 6" 4wt, but it's hard to tell without seeing the label. I owned that rod and really liked it. However, the rod has a fast tip, and when paired with a true-to-size line, you need to false cast a lot to generate line speed and load the rod. Scientific Angler is owned by Orvis, and a couple of years ago, they introduced a line (Amplitude Smooth Creek) specifically for small streams. This line is nothing short of AMAZING! It's a short-head rear taper line. The first 6-plus feet are geared toward presentation, meaning it lands softly on the water. The next 18-plus feet is where the weight is. That enables the line to load the rod quickly when making short casts. However, the line has an optimal cast marker at 25' and will enable you to make 50' to 60' casts with ease. If you go to the Asheville Orivis store and see Andrew (the manager) he can tell you more about the line. He can even order the line for you and spool it for you. This is my go-to line no matter the rod for freshwater fishing.
And you're gonna pay through your nose by going through the store. I buy online to avoid these rip off stores...
Nice video. Pretty scenery. You false cast too much in my opinion.
Thanks for the feedback! I go with what feels right in the moment
It really does not matter. Everyone fishes differently in the grand scheme of things. I take advantage of false casting to accurately place my fly in the spot I want. If I see the fly is not gonna land where I want it, I will false cast and adjust. To each their own.
Just a TIP : May try not making so many false casts....