What is pocket water? Pocket water occurs when water in a river cascades into puffy white pools and it moves in all directions. Trout may hide in areas called lies, where there are edges, rocks, or where the shallow water drops off into deeper pools. Since the water is broken, it's difficult to see the trout, but more importantly, they can't see you. This can enable you to get as close to the lies as possible. Your casts during pocket-water fishing should be tight and short - have a short and manageable amount of line. Keep as much line as possible off the water and keep your rod high. When your fly hits the water, be in position to set the hook. A 50-yard stretch of pocket water may have 100 or 200 fishing opportunities. Be persistent and fish all likely lies.
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