... there are several important aspects of salmon fishing that go unrecorded ... observation is an important element. an angler I knew years ago, would take days off - and search and explore the river's pools before even launching a fly ... a salmon's local environment changes with river levels and temperature, light conditions and the populations of other anadromous species, depending on month ... note also that salar has daily habits as man ... activity and rest ...
wherever and whenever possible... the angler's best tactic is repose ... finding a comfortable stone or log, or grass mound ... sit and reflect ... observe the pool closely: looking first for a landing place, possible snags .... walk the bank, taking note of structure of the pool, possible lies, salar at rest ... hatches that appear... ascending salmon entering the tail , or exiting the head of the pool ... the most active salmon are the most likely to show interest in the fly presented ... if the pool is being fished ... follow the line of other anglers ... have they missed key lies ? not shown the fly in a salmon's window of vision ? have they overwaded ?
the right fly ... in the right place ... at the right time ...
observation: creates an awareness and sharpens one's approach ....
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