Fishing the Edges (VIDEO)

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When the water levels rise, you know the advice – fish the edges. And while targeting bank water and edge seams can be a great strategy under many conditions, fishing the edges is almost required at the highest flows.

Let’s look at specific strategies for targeting edge water. I have footage to show you from two recent trips — one on small water and one on a larger river. I fish nymphs and streamers, swapping fly types frequently to suit the conditions.

I cover the following:

— Suitable leaders, flies and tippet
— Depth of presentation
— Dead drifts and animations
— Fly size
— Trout habits while at the edges
— Wading and casting angles for approach
— Expectations vs reality
— The fun of a unique opportunity

Resources

ARTICLE: Troutbitten | Fish the Edges?
ARTICLE: Troutbitten | Fifty Fly Fishing Tips #33 — Fish the Edges
ARTICLE: Troutbitten | Fifty Fly Fishing Tips #21 – Fear No Snag
ARTICLE: Troutbitten | Three Inches Makes the Difference
VIDEO: Troutbitten | Troutbitten Fly Box – The Full Pint Streamer
ARTICLE: Troutbitten | Design and Function of the Troutbitten Standard Mono Rig
PODCAST: Troutbitten | Series | Streamer Presentations Series (Season 14)
VIDEO: Troutbitten | The Streamer Head Flip
ARTICLE: Troutbitten | The Advantages of Working Upstream

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Domenick Swentosky
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Domenick Swentosky

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Hi. I’m a father of two young boys, a husband, author, fly fishing guide and a musician. I fish for wild brown trout in the cool limestone waters of Central Pennsylvania year round. This is my home, and I love it. Friends. Family. And the river.

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  1. Skip Panzella on September 11, 2026 at 7:39 am

    Great video. Keep em coming.

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