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Chapter Eight: Reading The Water

Tips and tricks for trout fishing

Fly Fishing How To Videos From Orvis - Reading The Water Chapter 8

In this chapter you'll learn about the habits of trout. Trout are seldom found everyplace in a stream and choose their location based on current, food supply, and protection. Learn how to narrow down your choices by fishing in the most likely places.

You will also learn how to sneak up on trout without scaring them, and special ways you can cast to keep your line out of their view. You'll also learn about the best clothing for sneaking up on wary trout.

Watch the entire chapter, or select segments below:

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  1. Why Learn This

    00:38

  2. Trout And Currents

    01:56

  3. Trout And Cover

    01:05

  4. What To Look For First

    03:01

  5. Tails Of Pools

    01:11

  6. Rocks And Logs

    01:13

  7. Reading Big Rivers

    01:04

  8. Reading Pocket Water

    00:56

  9. Reading Water In Floods And Droughts

    02:15

  10. Approaching Trout

    02:50

  11. Correcting Common Casting Mistakes

    03:58

  12. One Final Tip

    00:22
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