{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Jigging with fly rod

HI Rex,

I think you *almost touched on another technique of ancient mystique -- Tenkara.  Tenkara literally translates to "through the air/sky", which describes the aerial path of EVERY SINGLE fish hooked by the angler, on the way to the bottom of an empyt 5-gallon bucket.  The reel isn't used because the act of cranking in the fish takes longer than "flinging" -- it's all about simplicity.  

That said, I mostly don't fish Tenkara because I find it difficult to clean 4" bluegill.  

Gene

On Sunday, January 18, 2015 at 12:10:31 AM UTC-5, BruceC2C wrote:

In your short post, you touched on 2 or 3 separate approaches.
DAPPING ...is approach with fly delivered by extending rod over area holding fish. ( no casting)
                 your choice what type of fly or jig you choose to present.
JIGGING...is not particularly sexy, but can definitely be effective.
                  I keep 1/80, 1/32, and 1/8 oz marabou jigs with me at all times , presenting both up and downstream, depending on the situation...with my fly rod.
BOW & ARROW CASTING... with everything from #20 nymphs to 1/8 oz jigs will earn you fish from locations with dense cover and obstructions otherwise impossible to deliver with traditional/modified casting.
PRESENTATION....is the name of the game, no matter what u call it or what is tied to the end of your tippet.

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