The secrets to catching trout

‘Observation, imitation, presentation’ is the mantra when dealing with wily wild fish and first impressions are critical to success

How a fly is delivered can have a big impact on an angler's chances of hooking a fish

Most seasoned anglers will no doubt have heard the phrase ‘observation, imitation, presentation’ or OIP. This three-step mantra neatly condenses the complexity of fly-fishing (and arguably many other forms of fishing) down to a stark summation of its parts.

Fly anglers...