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  • Smallmouth Bass with a Big Bite!

    Randy Ratliff's home waters are in Eastern Tennessee and he's fished these waters most of his life. An Orvis endorsed professional guide Randy knows what it takes to get smallmouth bass on the fly. Listen in and learn Randy's secrets for hooking up with the smallies with a big bite.

  • Classic Salmon Flies

    Kevin Erickson has been tying and exploring the world of classic salmon flies for over 40 years. Tune in to hear a bit of history, tying tips and the stories behind many of the beautiful feathers that are used.

  • A Systematic Approach to Nymphing

    Duane Redford developed a systematic approach to nymphing so that as a guide he could hook his clients up with fish even in the most harsh and competitive environments. Learn his step-by-step methods for getting the most out of nymphing.

  • Tailwaters of the Uncompahgre River

    Matt McCannel, a professional guide, introduces us to the tailwaters of the Uncompahgre River (Paco). On the western slope of the Colorado Rockies, this tailwater yields incredible trophy browns and rainbow. Browns exceeding the 20-pound mark lurk in the shadows of boulders and stumps. Join us as Matt guides us down the river and shares his secrets to catching these monster fish.

    Questions asked and answered during the interview:

    • What's the best time of year to catch the trophy browns and rainbows?
    • How do you find the trophy fish?
    • What type of water do they inhabit?
    • Do they attack streamers?
    • What do they eat?
    • What are the top three fly patterns that attract the big fish?
    • Does Euro nymphing work for these fish?
    • How accurate does your presentation have to be to get good takes?

    Check out this video: Matt McCannel Sight Fishing Paco's Trophy Trout

  • Fly Fishing the Colorado River

    Zeke Hersh is a well-respected and seasoned guide on the Colorado River. He wades and floats the river almost every day and knows how to fish it. Join us as Zeke takes us on a journey down the Colorado from Pumphouse to Rifle and learn how to best fish this famous river.

  • A Steelheader's Way

    Lani Waller has pursued steelhead for over four decades and is considered one of the foremost experts on trophy British Columbia steelhead. Learn Lani's best techniques for catching steelhead on the fly.

  • Kamloops Rainbows - A Fly Fishing Dream

    Ron Newman has spent 30 years researching virtually anything that could affect the Kamloops rainbow trout and how they act in stillwater. Learn his inside information that will help you to catch more trout in stillwaters.

  • Trout Spey and the Art of the Swing

    Steven Bird started trout spey fishing long before the current trend started. Many fly fishers equate spey fishing with steelhead or salmon on large rivers but it can be applied on small rivers or streams for trout just as effectively. Join us to learn about the gear, flies and techniques used for trout spey fishing that you can use on your next outing.

    Just a few of the questions asked and answered during the interview:

    • What inspired you to write your book Trout Spey & The Art Of the Swing?
    • What got you started spey fishing?
    • What is trout spey?
    • What advantages does two-handed spey fishing for trout offer?
    • What is the ideal rod for trout spey?
    • What is the difference between a trout spey rod and a switch rod?
    • What type of lines are used with trout specy?
    • How do you select a tip?
    • How do you set up your leaders?
    • What are the different parts of a wetfly presentation?
    • What is the Leisenring Lift?
    • What determines what size, color and proportions of your flies?
    • Do you fish multi fly rigs?
    • What are you favorite wet fly patterns?

  • What Fly for What Bug?

    Peter Stitcher is an aquatic biologist who knows what flies work best to imitate the stage of insects in their lifecycle. Are you ever confused about what file to use when? Join us to learn about the lifecycles of the most common insects we encounter on rivers and lakes and how to pick the perfect fly for the job.

    Just a few of the questions asked and answered during the interview:

    • What are the three categories you use to describe flies?
    • What is more important size, color or shape?
    • Why are flies like the Red Dart and Blowtorch so effective?
    • How do you organize your fly boxes?
    • What is a life cycle and why is it important to understand?
    • What are the life cycles for mayflies, caddisflies, midges and stoneflies?
    • What stages of the life cycles are the most productive for fishing?
    • What flies work best to imitate the different stages?
    • What places do you look to see what insects are active?
    • How would you imitate daphnia?
    • Is fly selection just as important as drift depth and presentation?

  • Federation of Fly Fishers 2006 Conclave

    The 2006 Conclave of the Federation of Fly Fishers was held July 27-29 in Bozeman, Montana. Over 100 educational opportunities were presented including classroom presentations, on-stream sessions, and dryland casting instruction. Special live on-the-spot interviews were recorded at the main Conclave venue. Hear what is being accomplished by Project Healing Waters and Family Tyes. Find out how an active club like the Boise Valley Fly Fishers supports FFF. Hear Federation President Peter Van Gytenbeek's summary of the Conclave events.

  • The Madison – A River of Many Faces

    Brian McGeehan has been a professional fly fishing guide since 1995 and considers the rivers of southern Montana his home waters. Listen in to hear how to fish the Madison River - a river that will always challenge you and show you a different face at every turn.

  • Peacock Bass and Other Brazilian Treasures

    Jeff Currier has been at it again. Exploring exotic parts of the world in search of fly fishing treasures. Join us as Jeff talks about his travels to Brazil, Venezuela and Panama in search of peacock bass, piranha, arowana, jacunda and monster catfish.

  • Want To Be A Fly Fishing Guide?

    Zach Lazzari worked as a professional guide for 10 years in places like Colorado, Montana, Alaska and Patagonia. If you’ve always wanted to know about what it’s like to be a guide tune in to this show. Zach will give you the inside scoop on getting your first job, living like a guide, the great times you will have and the not so great time you may have.

  • Fly Fishing the Driftless Area of the Midwest

    Steve Born has been fly fishing the pristine waters of the Driftless Area of the Midwest for years and it still lures him back again and again. Find out why this area is so special and learn Steve's secrets for being successful in these waters.

  • Fly Fishing Spring Creeks

    Mike Lawson was born and raised in southeastern Idaho and has fished the Henry's Fork, a classic spring creek, his whole life. Mike worked on his book, "Spring Creeks", for over 12 years producing a comprehensive work about fishing spring creeks and tailwaters. You'll enjoy hearing Mike share his knowledge about fishing spring creeks and tailwaters on this podcast.




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