There are a lot of benefits to hiring a guide. They show you new water, put you on fish, and teach you new skills. One of the less exciting facets is the focus they bring to your fishing; less exciting, but incredibly helpful.

Today I talk about some of the  aspects of fly fishing that I help others focus on while on the water (that is the + in the title). But it is just as  important to consistently remind yourself of them while casting and presenting flies over the course of a long day. These four  simple  concepts are good reminders for  experienced anglers, and they're ways you can guide along those you're  introducing to fly fishing.

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