Hope this will generate answers and not to many rocks.
I have been studying the techniques used by Walleye fisherman up north.
It appears that one of the most productive and often used methods of
locating them is by trolling. I am have some pretty good luck by using a
sinking line and long leader to get the weighted flies down, but keeping
them at depth on the retrieve is almost impossible.
Now for the question. In using the canoe I can and often have used a sea
anchor to maintain a slow drift with wind or current. It is not much trouble
using a sinking fly line with a long leader and weighted fly to be able to
get them down deep. But I guess my question is, rather than using a striping
retrieve and then casting back out and waiting for it to sink again, is
gently "Trolling" a fly at depth, on a fly rod, with a fly line and leader,
still considered "Fly Fishing" ?? It appears that this may be a very
productive way to not only locate the Walleye, but be able to keep the fly
in the "Fish" zone longer. When they are located, if on structure or
schooled, then I can anchor and cast to them and work them normal fly
fishing fashion. Would this be considered "Ethical" fly fishing ??
Input will be appreciated, stones will be dodged.
Jimi
