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Tips for Fishing Mossy Creek
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Tips for Fishing Mossy Creek CASTING Catching active fish in public waters require the angler to cast out of sight. Though fish that see the fly-fisherman may not attempt an escape, they are less likely to fully take a fly if a fisherman accompanies it. Once they have spotted an angler, their instincts will tell them something is wrong. Only suspicious trout chase a fly and then stop moments before taking the free meal. Anglers close to landing their Mossy trophy will find this situation common. They also, usually, do not find the remedy. Cast and fish out of sight. If the fish are still present after poor casting, the angler must walk away to refresh the fish's perspective. When the angler returns, that would require a new fly at best. Mossy is a beautiful stream, but don't put your eggs all in its basket. Some days are great for spotting active fish and some days are not. When these fish are spotted and active, the angler must still stay out of sight. VEGETATION The name Mossy Creek doesn't derive from nothing. In the channel and along the banks of this stream are clusters of moss. This stream has gotten the nickname "Emerald City" because of it. It grows year round and will have to be avoided when attempting to drift within the main channel.
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Tips for Fishing Mossy Creek
CASTING
Catching active fish in public waters require the angler to cast out of sight. Though fish that see thefly-fisherman may not attempt an escape, they are less likely to fully take a fly if a fishermanaccompanies it. Once they have spotted an angler, their instincts will tell them something is wrong.Only suspicious trout chase a fly and then stop moments before taking the free meal. Anglers closeto landing their Mossy trophy will find this situation common. They also, usually, do not find theremedy. Cast and fish out of sight.
If the fish are still present after poor casting,the angler must walk away to refresh thefish's perspective. When the angler returns,that would require a new fly at best.
Mossy is a beautiful stream, but don't putyour eggs all in its basket. Some days aregreat for spotting active fish and some daysare not. When these fish are spotted andactive, the angler must still stay out of sight.
VEGETATION
The name Mossy Creek doesn't derive from nothing. In the channel and along the banks of thisstream are clusters of moss. This stream has gotten the nickname "Emerald City" because of it. Itgrows year round and will have to be avoided when attempting to drift within the main channel.
When drifting in the main channel, the moss willundoubtably alter presentation. The angler will have totry many different approaches based on the section beingfished. There are no hard rules but high sticking will help.Either way, be aware that presentation will be degraded ifthe vegetation is not taken into account.
LANDING FISH
Be sure to consider where a fish can be easily landed before fishing. The terrain alongside the bankis not welcoming. It will consist of places no man can stand and cliffs so high that fish will beimpossible to land. Before fishing any section, ascertain the location that a fish can be landed at.
FLY PATTERNS
Check out http://www.mossycreekflyfishing.com and ask them about streamers and flies. Nymphswork well also, but streamers and dries have given me tremendous success.
Be sure to stop by this article again as images of Mossytrout will be updated. There are past pictures of trophytrout but the current images are the most recent catch.Enjoy!
Mossy Creek and Kyles Mill Rd -
Mossy Creek Road & Kyles Mill Road, Mount Solon, VA22843, USA
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