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Step 1
Find currents in smaller bodies of water by looking for rocks or fallen trees that break up the water. Fish tend to congregate in these spots waiting for food to drift within reach.
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Step 2
Use an electronic depth finder to locate underwater structures that break up the water when fishing larger rivers and lakes. Choose the fishing spots that appear to have the largest populations of fish. This will improve your odds of making a catch in the current and help you use the current when fly fishing.
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Step 3
Allow your lure to drift toward eddies or calm water after casting. Once it's in place, twitch it a few times to spur interest.
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Step 4
Use a light monofilament line to fish in current as lighter lines tend to drag less in moving water.
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Step 5
Learn all you can about the waters you plan to fish before heading out. Local bait and tackle shops and guides are good sources of information. Local government recreation, natural resources or environmental agencies can help with a great deal of current information in your area.
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Step 6
Learn how to curve cast, a technique that lessens the effect of water current or wind on the fly line.
