Fly Fishing Experts Tell Their Secrets LIVE!

Pete has fished all over the world and has 4 IGFA world records on the fly as proof of his expertise. Join us on this podcast and learn about fly fishing for the king of north the Alaskan king salmon.

Kevin Howell has been guiding the rivers and streams of Western North Carolina and East Tennessee since the mid-1980's. Kevin considers the Davidson River, Tuckaseegee River, and many small mountain streams his home waters. Join us to talk about fly fishing in the Great Smoky Mountains and find out which flies Kevin favors for these waters.

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

• What are the different types of fisheries in the Smoky Mountains?
• What fish species are available to fly fishers in the streams and rivers?
• What makes the area so favorable for trout?
• What are the top rivers to fish?
• What is the Davison River well known for?
• What's the best way to fish the Davidson?
• What hatches do you have on the Davidson?
• What are the best flies to use?
• What type of fishery is the Tuskaseegee River?
• What techniques do you use on the Tuskaseegee?
• What fly rods and lines do you recommend?
• If you could only pick five flies to put in your fly box, what would they be?
• What type of water do you find in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park?

Tim Lockhart is a stillwater fly fishing junkie and stillwaters provide some of the best opportunities for big fish. If stillwaters have intimidated you in the past get ready for an awakening. Join us and learn about the critical lessons for catching more trout in lakes, ponds and reservoirs.

Chris Leonard has been guiding and teaching fly fishing in the Mammoth Lakes, California area since 2005. Mammoth Lakes is well known for its ski area but it also hosts some great fisheries. Hot Creek, the Owens River, the San Joaquin River, Rock Creek, Rush Creek and Crowley Lake are some of Chris's favorites. Listen in and learn about these eastern Sierra fisheries and how to best fish these waters.

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

• When is the best time of year to fish the Mammoth Lakes rivers, creeks and lakes?
• What is the difference between fishing the Upper and Lower Owens River?
• What river has Golden Trout in it?
• What makes Hot Creek so special?
• Is Tenkara a good system to use on these fisheries?
• What river is known for its hopper fishing?
• What river can you get a grand slam on?
• What's the best way to find fish in Crowley Lake?
• Can you fish Crowley Lake from a float tube?
• What flies work best on these waters?

Blake Jackson, a professional guide from Casper,  Wyoming, specializes in guiding his clients to Wyoming’s great fisheries, like the Miracle Mile, Grey Reef, Fremont Canyon, and local lakes. Whether it's trophy trout or spooky carp Blake knows where to go and how to get hooked up. Join us to learn about these incredible fisheries and how to fish them.

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

• What are the four major sections of the North Platte River?
• Is the area around Saratoga worth fishing?
• How did the Miracle Mile get its name?
• What spawn occurs on the Miracle Mile that brings up the big fish?
• What flies work best on the Miracle Mile?
• What section is fished most often in Fremont Canyon?
• What epic dry fly hatch is Fremont Canyon known for?
• What sections of Grey Reef are the most productive?
• What flies work best on Grey Reef and why?
• What strategies do you use to fish Grey Reef?
• What is the most common mistake most fly fishers make when fishing Grey Reef?
• Why has carp fishing in Wyoming exploded?
• Where is the best place to fish for carp in Wyoming?

Dave Zielinski has been tracking down annual and periodical cicada emergences in an effort to figure out their mystery and the fish that hunt and devour them for the past 20 years. If you'd like to zero in on one of these epic emergences, tune in and learn from Dave about the timing, fishing techniques, and patterns that you'll need to crack the code.

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

• What makes cicada emergences so significant for fly fishers?
• What does a cicada look like?
• How many different species are there?
• What is the life cycle of cicadas?
• What is the difference between periodical and annual cicadas?
• How often do the periodical emergences occur?
• How long does an emergence last?
• When is the best time of day to fish during a cicada emergence?
• What signs are there that an cicada emergence is happening?
• What are the differences between the 13 and 17 year cicadas?
• What color combinations are best for cicada fly imitations?
• Do you have a favorite fly size and pattern?
• What presentation methods work best when fishing with cicadas?
• Is there an online source that tracks cicada emergences?

Jeff Blood a lifelong fly fisher talks about what it takes to design and build a commercial fly rod. He'll dispell the myths and sweep away the smoke and mirrors of advertising to get down to what really makes a fly rod great.

Bruce Chard is one of the top guides in the Florida Keys and big bonefish are one of his specialties. Listen in to find out his secrets on landing a bonefish of a lifetime.

Dr. Peter Moyle was recognized by Fly Fisherman Magazine as the 2020 Conservationist of the Year for his lifetime of conservation work in California and in watersheds across the West. Peter's forward-thinking and get it done attitude has saved and restored fisheries across California including McCloud River, Putah Creek, the San Joaquin River and the Klamath River. Listen in to find out how Peter identifies and works through the issues associated with saving and restoring these fine fisheries.

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

• How were you able to preserve the McCloud river for future generations?
• How did you bring Putah Creek back to life?
• What are the challenges now that Putah Creek has been restored?
• What has been done to encourage Stripers and Salmon to run up the San Joaquin River?
• What is the status of the Smelt in the Delta estuaries?
• What key action was taken to preserve the Klamath River?
• How can conservation groups attract younger members?
• What problems do you face when dams come down?

Topher Browne worked as a professional guide and has fished for Atlantic salmon in Canada, Iceland, Scotland, Norway and Russia. Listen in to hear his secrets on hooking up with and landing these incredible fish.

Learn from Jason Borger techniques for getting to those hard to reach fish and tips on making those perfect casts. He will focus specifically on mending, approach and presentation, and ways to fish the fly to both trout and smallmouth bass.

Matt Snider says fly fishing for wipers is like hooking up with a strong saltwater fish only you're in freshwater. Learn Matt's techniques for finding and hooking up with this exciting fish.

Paul Weamer, a professional guide and fly tier, understands fishing with a dry fly as the essence of fly fishing. Of course, fish feed primarily under the water but when they rise there's nothing more exciting. Paul has fished highly technical waters like Penns Creek in Pennsylvania, the Upper Delaware River in New York, and spring creeks in Paradise Valley Montana. Listen in as Paul breaks down the best methods, rigs, and fly patterns to catch more fish with dry flies.

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

• How do the seasons affect dry fly fishing?
• What weight and length rod do you use?
• Do you prefer monofilament or fluorocarbon for terminal tackle?
• Does the glare from tippet to surface tension cause refusals?
• What products do you use to keep your flies afloat?
• What fly styles work best for the mayfly life-cycle stages?
• What fly styles work best for the caddis fly life-cycle stages?
• What are your favorite stonefly dry fly patterns?
• What fly styles work best for fast water and slow water?
• What is more important hook size or the pattern's color?
• What are the different rise forms and how do you fish them?
• How do you fish to non-steady risers?
• How do you fish springs creeks with finicky fish?
• What are the differences between dry fly strategies in the west versus those in the east?

Anthony Carruesco, a professional guide in northern California, guides on the Lower and Upper Sacramento, the Klamath, Pit and McCloud rivers. These beautiful waters produce rainbows, browns and pacific steelhead. Whether you float or wade, want to fish nymphs, dries or streamers, you'll be right at home. Listen in and learn all about these rivers and how to hook up with what some people consider California's gold.

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

• When is the best time of year to fish northern California rivers?
• What rivers are the best for wade fishing?
• What is the difference between fishing the Upper and Lower Sacramento River?
• How do you rig up to nymph deep rivers?
• What suspension device was developed to fish these rivers?
• What river is considered the premier trout fishery in California?
• What river has the best stonefly hatches?
• What river has the best steelhead fishing?
• Where do you fish for rainbows and char?
• What are the most prolific hatches on these rivers?

Tim Cammisa has been teaching fly fishers how to tie flies for many years both in person and on YouTube. If you want to get started with fly tying Tim's one of the best teachers you could have. Join us and learn about the essential equipment and materials you need to get started and what flies you should tie first. We'll also talk about the techniques you should learn first so that you can take those techniques and use them for many other flies that you'd like to tie and have in your fly box. Last but not least we explore how you can catch fish using the first flies you tie. Beginners are welcome!