Sight-fishing is the best way to consistently catch large trout. (Landon Mayer photo)
One of the most important skills you can learn to consistently catch large trout is spotting them in the water. Once you can see where a fish is holding, you can move to make the best possible presentation, and see when the fish takes your fly. This enables you to set the hook immediately for more hook-ups and less foul-hooking. Sight-fishing provides a visual thrill that you don't get when blind-fishing and is more efficient because you are not wasting your time casting in water that doesn't hold...