Getting lots of hits and no hook ups

[flytyingscotsman 0]

 

Alot of times browns will make a mock charge at a larger fly. They see it as an intruder and even though they are not interested in eating it, they will sometimes make a charge and slash at it simply to scare it out of it's "zone". Happens alot to me when fishing big streamers. Could be whats happening to you.

 

Steve

 

Steve is on the money with the 'charge' and territory.

 

Also, predatory fish have been observed 'side-swiping' their prey prior to striking;

it's a kind of 'stun' technique designed to disorient.

 

These two facts can make for a frustrating outing with 'lots of hits and no hook ups'.