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mouth. e roll cast tends to be used in faster moving water like a
stream or river, or can be used if you have limited space behind you
to perform the overhead cast. It's also used if the wind kicks up and
makes it difficult to perform an overhead cast.
e roll cast is performed in a similar manner to the overhead
cast. When you are first loading your rod you will draw it back to
about the one-o'clock position just behind your ear and then quickly
lower the rod in the direction of your cast. It's important to not pause
at the top or your line will get bundled in front of you, or in some
cases around you. Again it's important to practice these
casts in a controlled environment so that you don't get
frustrated when the fish are jumping all around you.
Depending on the action of your rod you could add
small movements to your fly when it's in the water.
ese movements will lure fish in by mimicking an
insect that is either emerging from the depths or
something that just fell into the water. Proper presen-
tation is another key factor in catching fish.
A GREAT WAY TO RELIEVE STRESS
Escaping the hustle and bustle of the everyday life
is something fishing provides. It allows you to get out to some
beautiful remote areas with very little cellphone reception and just
disconnect for a few hours.
For more information visit Montana.gov's official site at www.
fwp.mt.gov/fishing/guide/ —Here you can find rules and regula-
tions on where you can and can't fish, what kinds of baits you can
use, and what fish you can and can't keep. It's a one-stop resource
for all your Montana fishing needs.
ADVICE FROM GUIDE ROBBIE SMITH:
"READ THE RIVER
AND LOOK FOR
THE FEED LINES
WITHIN THE RIVER."
CAROL
POLICH
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