Willi wrote in message ...

Using a Crazy Charlie is interesting. Since you don't use an indicator,
do you watch the leader for takes or do you fish an almost tight line to
feel the takes?
Are you short line fishing the flies?


When fising without an indicator, and especially with weight on the leader,
I tend to fish upstream and short with a tight straight line.
Sometimes you need to make a long cast, just to get enough sink
time. But the fishing part of the drift still ends up short,
close and straight.

I (think I) remember, from "Larger Trout for the Western Fly
Fisherman," that Charles Brooks argues against tight line nymphing.
But I just dont' believe it. I've watched George Anderson pull
more fish out of the water, without taking a step, than you would
imagine possible. He doesn't fish with loops of slack in his line,
ala Brooks. And he is the best.