Jimi, We often use this method in our float tubes while fishing for trout. IMHO it is still fly fishing, you're still using a fly and a fly rod just not casting as often. My 2 cents
Jim Burbank "Troutman" ----- Original Message ----- From: Desert Eagle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, June 09, 2002 12:28 PM Subject: [VFB] OK, Now for an "Etics" Question > 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 > >
