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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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Top Saltwater FliesDrew Chicone is one of the top saltwater fly tiers today. His innovative patterns and variations on old favorites catch fish and that's what it's all about. In his recent three volume set of fly tying books, Top Saltwater Flies, Drew provides his top patterns for bonefish, permit and tarpon. Join us to learn how Drew comes up with his designs and his specific techniques in tying flies that catch fish in the salt.
The Deschutes – Rainbows and SteelheadTom Larimer is an experienced guide who's passion for steelhead is only equaled by his love for trout. Listen in to Tom share his secrets about fly fishing the Deschutes River.
Mastering Musky on the FlyAdam is obsessed with musky. He’s been fishing for musky for over 25 years. He’s also built a fly shop called Musky Town which is devoted to helping fly anglers catch more musky on the fly. Join us to learn Adam’s secrets to mastering musky on the fly.
***Due to technical difficulties, Adam’s episode has been rescheduled for fall 2023.
Mongolia - Genghis Khan’s Home WatersMichael Caranci is one of fly fishing's most experienced and globally respected professionals. He manages the operations, guest services, and conservation programs for Fish Mongolia and Mongolia River Outfitters, the premier fly fishing guides and outfitters for fly fishing for taimen in Mongolia. Join us to learn what an adventure to Mongolia is all about and how you can catch the largest trout in the world – taimen as well as lenok, grayling, and pike.
Just a few of the questions asked and answered during the interview:
- What areas of Mongolia do you fish?
- What's the best time of year to fish?
- How long should you plan for your trip to Mongolia?
- How do you get to the rivers you fish?
- Can you describe how the rivers you fish differ?
- What are the accommodations like on the river?
- What weight rods do you need to bring?
- What are the average size of the taimen you catch?
- What fishing methods are the most productive for taimen?
- What is an average day of fishing like?
- What flies do you use for taimen?
- How do taiment fight?
- What are the chances that you will hook into a large taimen?
- Can you fish for trout, lenok, grayling and pike on the same trip?
The onWater App - New Technology for Fly FishersScott 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?
Finding TroutTom, has worked in many capacities at Orvis from retail clerk to lead enthusiast and what’s always been true no matter what his position is that he’s a teacher. Tom has shared more about fly fishing than probably any other person in the sport. We are fortunate to have him again on the show to talk about finding trout. Join us on this show to learn about where to find trout in runs,. pocket water, riffles, and places you never thought to look.
Just a few of the questions asked and answered during the interview:
- How did you start out on your fly fishing journey?
- How do trout feed?
- How far will a brown trout move in a typical day?
- What are the prime currents to fish?
- What cast do you use to avoid drag?
- What temperatures are optimal for feeding trout?
- How do you approach a new stream?
- When is the best time to fish riffles?
- What are the prime holding areas in runs?
- What type of hydro cusion to trout prefer?
- Where do fish hold in a pool or flat water?
- What is the best way to fish pocket water?
- When trout are not rising what tactics do you use to find fish?
- What matters most fly size, color or presentation?
Fly Fishing SudanJeff Currier, a world traveling fly fisher, went to Sudan to fly fish. Where did he go? What did he fish for? What was his adventure like? Listen in and find out as we go on another Currier adventure.
Tying The Best-Selling Most Effective Fly PatternsVince Wilcox has always had his own take on things and that applies to tying flies as well. Vince developed his own patterns for many of the common challenges fly fishers face when enticing trout and many of those became the commercial patterns you may be buying today including nymphs, dry flies and terrestrials. Join us to hear from Vince why he developed these patterns, why they are so effective and how to fish them.
Fly Fishing for Shad on the Rappahannock RiverBeau has fished the waters of Virginia for over 30 years and finds the shad of the Rappahannock River as challenging a fish as any other. Listen to Beau share his tips and techniques for hooking up with one of Virgina's great sport fish.
Kayak Fly FishingBen Duchesney will share the secrets to fly fishing from kayaks from choosing the right boat and gear to paddle strokes, casting and line management. Whether you paddle warmwater, coldwater or saltwater you're bound to learn some strategies and tactics you can use on your next outing.
Moving From Rookie to Novice to ProPudge Kleinkauf, as a professional guide in Alaska, has answered hundreds of questions throughout her career helping rookies move on up the ladder. Join us and get your questions answered that will help you move from rookie to novice to pro.
The Greats Of Adirondack Fly FishingRob Streeter has a great love of fly fishing and its history. He has collected and assembled the life stories of some of the great fly fishers that fished the Adirondack mountains, including Ray Bergman, Lee Wulff, Perry Ehlers, and others. Join us and learn about the history of fly fishing in the Adirondacks and the people who fished its esteemed waters.
Just a few of the questions asked and answered during the interview:
- What do you know about the early days of fly fishing in the Adirondacks?
- Who were the first fly fishers that were written about?
- What are your three go to flies of the Adirondacks?
- What streamers work best?
- Are the places to trout spey in the Adirondacks?
- Were these fly fishing greats concerned about conservation?
- Who was William Scripture Jr.?
- What contributions did Ray Bergman make to fly fishing?
- How did Lee Wulff combine his love flying with the fly fishing?
- What fly patterns was Lee Wulff famous for?
- Who was the creator of the Ausable Wulff fly?
- What challenges did Francis Betters overcome to continue fly fishing?
- Who was the most interesting person you wrote about?
Strategies & Techniques for StillwatersDenny Rickards has been studying trout behavior in stillwaters for over 40 years. He's always learning new things about the aquatic life forms that trout eat and then develops strategies and techniques he can use to mimic their activity. Join us on this podcast to hear about Denny's latest new findings which will help you to catch more fish in stillwaters.
Just a few of the questions asked and answered during the interview:
- What is the best time of day to fish stillwaters?
- How do you change your tactics throughout the day?
- Will you have more success if you fish from a kick boat or float tube than from shore?
- Are depth finders useful?
- Do you use UV materials in your flies?
- What are the three most important design aspect of flies?
- What type of line do you use and what types of tips do you use?
- What development stage of insects gets more strikes larva, pupa or adults?
- What is the best way to fish pupa?
- How do you determine what depth the fish are at?
- What is the most productive depth for getting strikes?
- If a fish follows your fly will it strike on a follow-up cast?
Silver Creek - The Crown Jewel Of Western Spring CreeksSilver Creek, Idaho is certainly known among fly anglers as one of the pinnacle and sacred waters in the sport. A technical dry fly fishery that forces the best out of anglers. John, lives and guides just a few steps away from this famous fishery. Listen in to find out how to conquer this incredible fishery.
On The BowBill Horn has chased bonefish, tarpon and permit for over 40 years in the Florida Keys, Bahamas, Hawaii and Mexico. He's been "On the Bow" too many times to count. Join us to hear Bill share his experiences, the good, bad and ugly of chasing these trophy fish in the salt. You might just pick up a tip or two you can use next time you are on the bow.
Just a few of the questions asked and answered during the interview:
- Are the bonefish coming back in Florida?
- Do you have more success fishing for bonefish from a boat?
- Where do you find the larger bonefish?
- Are bonefish bigger in the Bahamas?
- What flies work best for bonefish?
- Are bonefish, permit and tarpon easier or harder to catch now than in the past?
- How do you present your flies to permit?
- What's the best way to set the hook on a permit?
- Is Florida still a "go-to" location for tarpon?
- Where can you find the larger migrating tarpon?
- Is the juvenile tarpon fishery still great?
- What flies are working best for tarpon through the seasons?
- Looking to the future how do you see the health of the flats fisheries and their fish?
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