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Euro Nymphing - Tips, Tactics and Techniques
Josh Miller
Fly Fisher, Fly Tier, Guide, Instructor
Josh Miller, a professional guide and Fly Fishing Team USA member, has put in the hours to become one of the best Euro nymphing experts working today. Listen in to learn how to choose the right rod, reel, and line. Identify essential fly patterns that work best and get detailed instructions on casting and presenting your flies.More about Josh Miller...
Just a few of the questions asked and answered during the interview:
- What is Euro nymphing?
- What part do the Czech, Spanish, and French methods play into Euro nymphing?
- What are the situations in which you would choose Euro nymphing over other methods of fly fishing?
- What types of rods can be used?
- What do you consider to be the ideal rod?
- What role does the reel play when Euro nymphing?
- What type of line do you use?
- How do you construct your leaders?
- What types of sighters do you use?
- What are your go-to flies?
- What color beads do you use?
- Are most of your flies attractors, or are you trying to match the hatch?
- How do you present your flies?
- How do you get your flies to spend more time in the right zone?
- What is your "drift sequence"?
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Conversations with a Bonefish Guide
Steve Farrelly
Fly Fisher
Steve, started fishing the Bahamas with world famous guide Stuart Cleare and caught the bonefish bug. As time passed, he realized that there was so much incredible knowledge that Stuart shared while fishing that it was a shame not to capture it and share it with others. Join us in the conversations that Steve and Stuart had and learn the secrets to fishing for bonefish in the Bahamas.More about Steve Farrelly...
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Fly Fishing for Leadership
We know good leadership when we see it. Just as we know a good fly angler we meet on the river. It's not their age or equipment, or the flies stuck on their wader patch. It's the way they behave towards the river, the fish, the environment, their dog, and their fellow anglers. Can we learn fundamental leadership principles through fly fishing? Listen in and learn from Christian Bacasa how leadership and fly fishing can work together to help you in your pursuits.
Women In Fly FishingThis show features a panel of three top women fly fishers from Alaska, Idaho and as far down as the Florida Keys. Cecilia 'Pudge' Kleinkauf, Lori-Ann Murphy and Diana Rudolph are our guests. All three know their fly fishing and know the business of fly fishing—they are all working professionals in the industry. Join us on this podcast to learn more about fly fishing and how women are raising the bar—Diana won the Hawley Invitational Tarpon Tournament, a male-dominated event and she holds two I.G.F.A. fly division records.
Yellowstone - Fly Fishing ParadiseCraig Mathews has fished Yellowstone National Park for over 30 years. Learn from Craig where, when and how to fish this incredibly beautiful and diverse fly fishing destination.
Fly Fishing for Alaska's Arctic GraylingPudge Kleinkauf has been fly fishing for arctic grayling for thirty years. As a professional guide she understands these fish and knows what it takes to find and hook up with the trophies. Listen in to hear her secrets to catching these beautiful fish.
Fly Fishing the Upper Columbia RiverSteven calls the Upper Columbia River his home waters where rainbow trout are known to reach 25 pounds. He’s been guiding there for many years and has found that many of the trout love to eat soft-hackle & hairwing wetflies, swung and dangled. Join us to learn about this incredible fishery and Steven’s unique approaches to fishing it.
Why Did Dave Whitlock Move to Oklahoma?Dave moved to Oklahoma for several reasons but the lower Illinois River is one of them where he caught 17 varieties of fish in one day. You won't want to miss this interview of one of fly fishing's most notable figures.
Conejos River MagicJon Harp has guided fly fishers for over 17 years on the Conejos River in southern Colorado. Discover one of the last pristine, undeveloped river systems in the West and learn about the big wild brown and rainbow trout you can hook into.
Guide FliesLandon Mayer spends hundreds of hours each year on the water guiding his clients to trophy trout. He doesn't have time to tie complex time-consuming patterns so he ties simple easy-to-tie fly patterns that get the job done, day in and day out. Join us to learn about Landon's top patterns and how he fishes them to catch trout around the world.
Just a few of the questions asked and answered during the interview:
- What makes a great guide fly?
- What's your thought process when designing your fly patterns?
- What materials do you consistently try to incorporate into your patterns?
- What suggestions do you have for paring down the number of flies you carry to the water?
- Do you have a core set of guide flies that you use year-round or do you have different selections for the different seasons?
- Do you have a secret pattern that is not in the book?
- Do you think adding UV or hot spots to a fly makes a difference?
- How do you prepare for your day on the water - rods, rigs, flies, presentations?
- What are your favorite techniques for stillwater?
- What methods do you use to get your flies to the right depth?
- What fly do you think is deadly that is not a guide fly?
- What do you do when a larger fish chases a smaller fish that you have hooked up?
- What fly do you go to most often to catch fish?
Great Lakes Steelhead on the FlyRick Kustich has fly fished for Great Lakes steelhead for over 30 years. Listen in and take advantage of his in depth knowledge on advanced strategies and techniques, two-handed rods, swinging flies and new fly patterns that are sure to get you hooked up on some trophy steelhead.
Colorado's Roaring Fork RiverTim Heng has fished the Roaring Fork River in Colorado for 30 years. Learn all about fly fishing the Roaring Fork and the secrets of hooking up with the lunkers that call it home..
Madison River: Upper, Lower and in the ParkKelly Galloup lives and runs his shop and lodge just minutes from the Madison River. He's guided on the river for over 17 years and knows the river intimately. Whether you want to fish the upper, the lower or the section in Yellowstone Park he'll be able to guide you to success. Listen to this podcast and discover what it takes to be successful on this famous river.
Carp Flies - How To Tie And Fish ThemJay Zimmerman, a professional guide and fly tying instructor, has been chasing carp since he was a kid. Carp are a finicky bunch and need special attention. Jay shares with us his best flies for carp - how to tie and fish them.
Nautilus Reels – Striving for ExcellenceKristen Mustad, the owner of Nautilus Reels, has brought his company to the forefront of the fly fishing industry. His innovations drive the market and stand out above the crowd. Listen in to hear how he built his company, designs and tests his reels and consistently strives for excellence.
Questions asked and answered during the interview:
- How did you get started in the fly fishing reel business?
- What made you decide to reinvent the company?
- How did you differentiate your self in the beginning days?
- What were the biggest design breakthroughs you had?
- What reel model do you consider the most versatile?
- How do you test your reels?
- Why do large arbor reels make more sense?
- What qualifications do your people have that make the reels?
- Where do you see Nautilus in the future of the industry?
Pennsylvania Trio: LeTort, Yellow Breeches & Big Spring CreeksTom Baltz has been living and fishing the limestone valleys of south-central Pennsylvania for the past 40 years. The LeTort, Yellow Breeches and Big Spring creeks are just a few minutes from his home giving him the opportunity to understand and fish them to perfection. He's fished alongside some of the most notable fly fishers of our time including Vince Marinaro and Charlie Fox. Listen in to hear Tom give you a tour of these three great creeks and tips on how to fish them.
Fly Fishing Alberta's Famous Bow RiverLearn from famed angler Jim McLennan, one of the first guides on the Bow and Editor At Large for Fly Fisherman magazine, what makes this river tick. He literally wrote the book - "Blue Ribbon Bow"- on the river which has served as a resource for many in successfully dealing with the complexities of this famed stream.
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