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When should you fish dry flies?

Asked: Spencer Landsman, Last Updated:

Don't wait around until you see a nose to make a cast. One of the best things about fishing dries, is that you can literally fish the entire river. While nymphs limit you to certain runs with depth and make you avoid snags. Dries are the perfect answer for tight windows and the tweener water between the classic runs.

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