Fly Fishing Experts Tell Their Secrets LIVE!

Devin Olsen, a medal winning member of Fly Fishing Team USA, shares the modern day nymphing techniques he and Lance Eagan use to catch fish in the European style. When competing on an international basis you have to be good and have to know how to adapt. We had so many questions on Devin's first show that we going at it again. Join us to continue this great topic.

Doug Lyons, a local expert, will help you to sort out one of the most challenging rivers to fish, the Battenkill River. He covers fishing access, hatches, patterns and strategies for both the Vermont and New York stretches. This is home to the Orvis Company and the American Museum of Fly Fishing. Join us to see if you’re ready to give the Battenkill a try.

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

• What is your personal history with the Battenkill?
• What makes the river special to you?
• How is your book Fly Fishing Guide to the Battenkill different from other "where to fish" type books?
• Are there big fish in the Battenkill?
• What is the history of the river?
• What is the current health of the river?
• What seasons can you fish the Battenkill?
• Can you float a canoe or boat on the river?
• What are the important hatches?
• Do streamers work well on the river?
• Is the fall the best time to catch larger fish?
• Are there any special strategies or techniques that work better on the Battenkill?
• What recommendations do you have for night fishing in the Battenkill?
• What is the strangest or most unusual experience you've had while fishing on the river?

Trey Combs has been fly fishing, guiding and writing about steelhead for more than 50 years. He's an expert on this fish and has now written his fourth book on steelhead. Join us to learn about the history of steelhead fishing and all that he has learned about fishing for this extraordinary and challenging fish.

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

• What inspired you to write your book Flies for Atlantic Salmon & Steelhead?
• What is your prediction for the health of steelhead runs?
• What is the cause of the devastation of steelhead runs on the Thompson River?
• What was the first steelhead fly?
• What do you consider to be the most versatile fly rod for steelhead?
• What is your recommended terminal tackle setup?
• What is your favorite steelhead fly to use in British Columbia?
• What is your favorite fly for low water?
• What caused you to start using more black flies?
• What is the most effective way to present your flies?
• How does your presentation change from spring  to fall
• Why do you like to keep your fly broadside in the current?
• How do you use The Muddler for steelhead?
• What changes do you make to The Muddler so that it performs better?

Karin Miller has redefined tenkara fly fishing fusing traditonal tenkara methods with American know-how and ingenuity. She's chased and landed large, powerful species, all over the globe including tarpon, bonefish, permit, shark, barracuda, carp, sockeyes, silvers and chum salmon as well as plenty of trout all on her tenkara rods. Join us on this podcast to find out how you can use tenkara rods and methods for just about any species.

Chico Fernandez shares a lifetime of experiences fly fishing for redfish. He'll cover all the essentials including rods, reels, rigs, casting techniques and flies. Join us and learn how to hook up with a redfish.

Scott Carver, Co-Founder and CEO of onWater, will be introducing us to their state-of-the-art software that locates river access points, boat ramps, camping, parking, and know the distance between them. Plus current river flows and weather, everything you need including stream access laws and public land overlays which help you plan where to fish and eliminate the worry that you may be on private property. There's even more so join us and learn how this application can help make your fishing more enjoyable and keep you out of trouble.

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

• What is the onWater app?
• What is your mission?
• Does the onWater app work when there is no cell service?
• Can you download river maps?
• Can you find information on rivers, streams and lakes?
• How is the information kept up to date?
• Can you find put-ins, takeouts and campgrounds?
• Does it show private property boundaries?
• Is the river flow data real-time?
• Can you record your personal favorite places?
• How does it handle fishing reports?
• Can it be used on both desktop computers and phones?
• What are the goals for onWater in the coming years?

George Daniel has guided clients and fished competitively throughout the world. His desire to learn as much as possible about his craft and adapt his techniques have given him a superb understanding of what it takes to get a nymph to a fish. There are many 'right' ways to deliver your nymphs whether it be contact nymphing or suspension nymphing. Listen to this podcast and learn George's latest strategies and techniques so you can up your game.

Steve Farrelly, started fishing in the Bahamas with world famous guide Stuart Cleare and caught the bonefish bug. Realizing that there was so much incredible knowledge that Stuart shared while fishing, he decided to try to capture it and share it with others, which he has done in his book, Bonefish Barehanded! Join us in the conversations that Steve and Stuart had and learn the secrets to fishing for bonefish in the Bahamas.

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

• How did you end up using Stuart Cleare as your guide?
• How did the concept for your book, Barehanded Bonefish! come about?
• When deciding where to fish, what were the factors Stuart considered?
• How could you tell where fish were feeding had recently been feeding?
• What did you learn about seeing fish in the water?
• Did you fish from the boat as well as wade the flats?
• What flies did Stuart prefer fishing with, crabs or shrimp?
• What weight rod and line do you use?
• What flies did Stuart use most often?
• What tip did you learn that helped you cast into the wind?
• Where did Stuart tell you to place your fly?
• What type of retrieve did you use?
• What movement did you give your fly?
• Did you primarily fish to schools of fish rather than solitary 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?

Jerry Darkes takes us on a tour of the Great Lakes including both warmwater and cold water fisheries. Learn about the best places to go for steelhead, northern pike, lake trout, smallmouth bass, trout and salmon.

Doug Gibson, a professional guide in Idaho, has been guiding for over 40 years on the Henry's Fork. After over 4,000 trips under his belt, he knows this river better than most. The fish in the Henry's Fork are some of the toughest trout on the planet to catch but Doug knows the strategies and tactics to get them hooked up. Join us on this podcast and hear Doug’s expert advice on fly fishing the Henry's Fork.

Steve Schweitzer and Michael Kruise have explored, fished and documented over 100 fishing destinations in Indian Peaks Wilderness Area (IPWA) of Colorado. The IPWA is a beautiful place to fly fish and is easily accessible from the Denver metro area. Join us to learn about the best fly fishing locations, how to fish them and what flies work best.

Bob Mallard has fly fished and guided the Maine waters for over 40 years.  Maine has the most diverse fly fishing opportunities in New England and is a popular destination for anglers seeking trout, landlocked salmon, striped bass, and a host of other game fish. Join us and explore the rivers, streams, ponds and lakes of this magnificent state.

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

• How did you decide what waters to include in your book Fly Fishing Maine?
• What fish species are available to fly fishers in Maine?
• What are the top species fly fishers target?
• What are the top rivers to fish in Maine?
• What are the State Heritage Fish Waters?
• What waters qualify for fly fishing only?
• When is the black fly hatch most prevalent?
• What's causing the decline of landlocked salmon?
• Where do 90% of the native brook trout live?
• Is Artic Char the new "bucket list" fish?
• What fly rods and lines do you recommend?
• What is public access like to the rivers, lakes, and ponds?
• How are striped bass fairing in Maine?

Will Blair started working as a guide in Kamchatka in 1997 and was immediately captivated by the area. Kamchatka is still one of the most remote wild rainbow fisheries in the world and fishing it is an experience not found anywhere else. Join us to learn about fishing Kamchatka from one of the most respected experts in the industry.

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