Read The Water
Learn exactly where to fish for the best results
Read The Water.com is all about helping you to catch more fish. For many flyfishermen, fishing is filled with wondering if you are using the right fly, if you have the right line, and if there are any fish where you happen to be fishing (not to mention struggling with casting in the wind, avoiding trees and bushes, and dealing with slippery rocks and riverbeds). We believe with a little practice anyone can eliminate the most important of these questions: Are there any fish here? Reading the water lets a fisherman immediately target the spots in a river or stream that are most likely to yield fish so time isn't wasted fishing in areas where you are extremely unlikely to catch anything.

Flyfishing guides make a living by telling their clients exactly which riffles and which pools to target. Learn how to Read The Water and become you own guide on any river you like!
"Being able to cast brilliantly is great. Knowing where to cast is what makes a successful flyfisherman."
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