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Episode 292: Learn to Cast Shorter to Catch More Fish

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Learning to cast is the first act of the beginner fly fisher. For natural athletes, casting is almost an extension of their arm. And soon the fly fisher is casting 80 to 100 feet with grace and beauty. For the rest of us, however, the long cast is a long obedience in the same direction. For example, the double haul cast may take years to perfect. In this episode, we celebrate the shorter cast – the one you’ll use to catch more fish.

Episode 292: Learn to Cast Shorter to Catch More Fish

“THE FLY FISHER’S BOOK OF LISTS” – KINDLE VERSION, FOR ONLY $6.97

Fly fishing is a lot more than simply learning how to cast. For example, learning how to read water is another of the most elemental aspects of fly fishing.

There are thousands of techniques and hacks that can help you catch more fish.

If you are just starting out, this book is for you. There’s a lot to learn to begin catching fish consistently.

Often, it’s the little things that make a big difference, increasing your enjoyment of the sport.

“The Fly Fisher’s Book of Lists” is a must-read for folks who prefer to scan lists and find new ways to catch more fish. Read one list, and, like a handful of peanuts, you won’t be able to stop at one.

Visit Amazon to buy your copy today!

REFER OUR FLY FISHING PODCAST TO YOUR TU CHAPTER!

Referrals are how we grow. A referral is one fly fisher telling another fly fisher about what he or she likes!

Would you refer our podcast to your TU chapter or fly fishing club or even local fly shop? Thanks in advance!

If you are a nonprofit, serving the outdoors community, you have our permission to reprint our content in your online or print newsletter with the appropriate credit and links.

Thank you for your trust. And now, start to plan your next day on the water!

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Episode 291: The 5 Main Things to Know to Become a Real Fly Fisher

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Become a real fly fisher – that sounds a bit noble, but it’s a worthy goal. You can read about fly fishing. Watch videos. And listen to podcasts (ours, hopefully!).

To become even moderately competent, though, you need to “do” fly fishing.

There are no shortcuts. You need many days on the river when you don’t catch a thing. In this episode, we identify five big buckets or categories that you need to master (or at least become moderately proficient at) to catch fish and enjoy the sport. It’s something everyone can learn. It’s just not something you can learn in anticipation of a trip to the American West or for a vacation.

Episode 291: The 5 Main Things to Know to Become a Real Fly Fisher

“THE FLY FISHER’S BOOK OF LISTS” – KINDLE VERSION, FOR ONLY $6.97

Fly fishing is a lot more than simply learning how to cast. For example, learning how to read water is another of the most elemental aspects of fly fishing.

There are thousands of techniques and hacks that can help you catch more fish.

If you are just starting out, this book is for you. There’s a lot to learn to begin catching fish consistently.

Often, it’s the little things that make a big difference, increasing your enjoyment of the sport.

“The Fly Fisher’s Book of Lists” is a must-read for folks who prefer to scan lists and find new ways to catch more fish. Read one list, and, like a handful of peanuts, you won’t be able to stop at one.

Visit Amazon to buy your copy today!

REFER OUR FLY FISHING PODCAST TO YOUR TU CHAPTER!

Referrals are how we grow. A referral is one fly fisher telling another fly fisher about what he or she likes!

Would you refer our podcast to your TU chapter or fly fishing club or even local fly shop? Thanks in advance!

If you are a nonprofit, serving the outdoors community, you have our permission to reprint our content in your online or print newsletter with the appropriate credit and links.

Thank you for your trust. And now, start to plan your next day on the water!

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Episode 290: What Makes Catching Brook Trout Such a Rush

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Catching brook trout is still one of our favorite things to do, even after fly fishing for many years.

Can you remember the first brook trout you caught? They’re not the biggest fish in the river (except, perhaps, the ones you catch in Labrador), but the beauty and ease of catching a brook trout creates joy for even the most experienced fly fisher. This episode is not so much a how-to show as it is an “ode to brook trout fishing” episode. We’re celebrating the wonder of brook trout and catching them on the fly.

Episode 290: What Makes Catching Brook Trout Such a Rush

“THE FLY FISHER’S BOOK OF LISTS” – KINDLE VERSION, FOR ONLY $6.97

Fly fishing is a lot more than simply learning how to cast. For example, learning how to read water is another of the most elemental aspects of fly fishing.

There are thousands of techniques and hacks that can help you catch more fish.

If you are just starting out, this book is for you. There’s a lot to learn to begin catching fish consistently.

Often, it’s the little things that make a big difference, increasing your enjoyment of the sport.

“The Fly Fisher’s Book of Lists” is a must-read for folks who prefer to scan lists and find new ways to catch more fish. Read one list, and, like a handful of peanuts, you won’t be able to stop at one.

Visit Amazon to buy your copy today!

REFER OUR FLY FISHING PODCAST TO YOUR TU CHAPTER!

We would love a referral from you, because referrals are how we grow. It’s one fly fisher telling another fly fisher about what he or she likes!

Simply mention our podcast to your TU chapter or fly fishing club or even local fly shop.

If you are a nonprofit, serving the outdoors community, you have our permission to reprint our content in your online or print newsletter with the appropriate credit and links.

Thank you for your trust. And now, start to plan your next day on the water!

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Episode 289: Maybe You Should Do More False Casting – 6 Reasons

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Sophisticated fly fishers don’t false cast, right? How many times have you heard someone say, “You won’t catch fish with your fly in the air. So, stop all the false casting”? So, why would you want to do more false casting?

False casting,however, is not just for beginners. It’s for veterans as well. Recently, Hatch Magazine published an excellent article by Todd Tanner titled “The Truth about False Casting,” which identifies six good reasons for false casting. In this episode, we discuss each reason and apply it to specific situations while out on the river.

Episode 289: Maybe You Should Do More False Casting – 6 Reasons

“THE FLY FISHER’S BOOK OF LISTS” – KINDLE VERSION, FOR ONLY $6.97

Fly fishing is a lot more than simply learning how to cast. For example, learning how to read water is another of the most elemental aspects of fly fishing.

There are thousands of techniques and hacks that can help you catch more fish.

Often, it’s the little things that make a big difference, increasing your enjoyment of the sport.

“The Fly Fisher’s Book of Lists” is a must-read for folks who prefer to scan lists and find new ways to catch more fish. Read one list, and, like a handful of peanuts, you won’t be able to stop at one.

Visit Amazon to buy your copy today!

REFER OUR FLY FISHING PODCAST TO YOUR TU CHAPTER!

We would love a referral from you, because referrals are how we grow. It’s one fly fisher telling another fly fisher about what he or she likes!

Simply mention our podcast to your TU chapter or fly fishing club or even local fly shop.

If you are a nonprofit, serving the outdoors community, you have our permission to reprint our content in your online or print newsletter with the appropriate credit and links.

Thank you for your trust. And now, start to plan your next day on the water!

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Episode 288: Driftless Fisheries Biologist Kirk Olson on Trout Stream Health

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Trout stream health is essential to a growing fish population. In this episode, we interview Driftless fisheries biologist Kirk Olson, who is lucky enough to work in four of the top trout fishing counties in southwestern Wisconsin: Monroe, Vernon, La Crosse, and Crawford counties, with more than 1,300 classified miles of trout streams. We cover topics like the problem of brown trout eclipsing brook trout in many streams, perpetual leases, and what percentage of the fish population the river kills each year.

Episode 288: Driftless Fisheries Biologist Kirk Olson on Trout Stream Health

“THE FLY FISHER’S BOOK OF LISTS” – KINDLE VERSION, FOR ONLY $6.97

Fly fishing is a lot more than simply learning how to cast. For example, learning how to read water is another of the most elemental aspects of fly fishing.

There are thousands of techniques and hacks that can help you catch more fish.

Often, it’s the little things that make a big difference, increasing your enjoyment of the sport.

“The Fly Fisher’s Book of Lists” is a must-read for folks who prefer to scan lists and find new ways to catch more fish. Read one list, and, like a handful of peanuts, you won’t be able to stop at one.

Visit Amazon to buy your copy today!

REFER OUR FLY FISHING PODCAST TO YOUR TU CHAPTER!

We would love a referral from you, because referrals are how we grow. It’s one fly fisher telling another fly fisher about what he or she likes!

Simply mention our podcast to your TU chapter or fly fishing club or even local fly shop.

If you are a nonprofit, serving the outdoors community, you have our permission to reprint our content in your online or print newsletter with the appropriate credit and links.

Thank you for your trust. And now, start to plan your next day on the water!

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Episode 287: Fall Fly Fishing in the Yellowstone Ecosystem

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Fall fly fishing in the Yellowstone ecosystem – it can be amazing. And incredibly frustrating. Depends on a several variables.

But definitely, later in the fall beats earlier. That is one of best nuggets of insight when considering a time to fish the rivers in the Yellowstone ecosystem in the fall. Less crowds. More solitude. The possibility of runners. And even a few late mornings with a BWO hatch. In this episode, we discuss our fall fly fishing wisdom from almost fifteen years of fishing in Montana.

Episode 287: Fall Fly Fishing in the Yellowstone Ecosystem

“THE FLY FISHER’S BOOK OF LISTS” – KINDLE VERSION, FOR ONLY $6.97

Fly fishing is a lot more than simply learning how to cast. For example, learning how to read water is another of the most elemental aspects of fly fishing.

There are thousands of techniques and hacks that can help you catch more fish.

Often, it’s the little things that make a big difference, increasing your enjoyment of the sport.

“The Fly Fisher’s Book of Lists” is a must-read for folks who prefer to scan lists and find new ways to catch more fish. Read one list, and, like a handful of peanuts, you won’t be able to stop at one.

Visit Amazon to buy your copy today!

REFER OUR FLY FISHING PODCAST TO YOUR TU CHAPTER!

We would love a referral from you, because referrals are how we grow.

Simply mention our podcast to your TU chapter or fly fishing club or even local fly shop.

If you are a nonprofit, serving the outdoors community, you have our permission to reprint our content in your online or print newsletter with the appropriate credit and links.

Thank you for your trust. And now, start to plan your next day on the water!

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Episode 286: Don’t Give Up Too Soon – Fly Fishing at Dusk

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Fly fishing at dusk – most of us leave too soon. At least we do. Often we’re off the river by 4 PM, depending on the time of year. It’s not just the early bird who gets the worm. Sometimes, so does the late bird.

But later in the day can produce some great moments on the river. And bigger fish. In this episode, we discuss the opportunities of fishing at dusk.

Episode 286: Don’t Give Up Too Soon – Fly Fishing at Dusk

“THE FLY FISHER’S BOOK OF LISTS” – KINDLE VERSION, FOR ONLY $6.97

Fly fishing is a lot more than simply learning how to cast. For example, learning how to read water is another of the most elemental aspects of fly fishing.

There are thousands of techniques and hacks that can help you catch more fish.

Often, it’s the little things that make a big difference, increasing your enjoyment of the sport.

“The Fly Fisher’s Book of Lists” is a must-read for folks who prefer to scan lists and find new ways to catch more fish. Read one list, and, like a handful of peanuts, you won’t be able to stop at one.

Visit Amazon to buy your copy today!

REFER OUR FLY FISHING PODCAST TO YOUR TU CHAPTER!

We would love a referral from you, because referrals are how we grow.

Simply mention our podcast to your TU chapter or fly fishing club or even local fly shop.

If you are a nonprofit, serving the outdoors community, you have our permission to reprint our content in your online or print newsletter with the appropriate credit and links.

Thank you for your trust. And now, start to plan your next day on the water!

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Episode 285: Observe before You Fly Fish

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“Observe before you fly fish” should be the opening sentence of the first paragraph of every book for beginner fly fishers. Casting your fly is only a small piece of learning to catch fish. Yes, of course, you need to learn how to cast. But fly fishing is much more subtle and nuanced than wading and slinging. Learning to slow down takes discipline. Before you step into that run, take a few moments to look, look, look.

Episode 285: Observe before You Fly Fish

“THE FLY FISHER’S BOOK OF LISTS” – KINDLE VERSION, FOR ONLY $6.97

Fly fishing is a lot more than simply learning how to cast. For example, learning how to read water is another of the most elemental aspects of fly fishing.

There are thousands of techniques and hacks that can help you catch more fish.

Often, it’s the little things that make a big difference, increasing your enjoyment of the sport.

“The Fly Fisher’s Book of Lists” is a must-read for folks who prefer to scan lists and find new ways to catch more fish. Read one list, and, like a handful of peanuts, you won’t be able to stop at one.

Visit Amazon to buy your copy today!

REFER OUR FLY FISHING PODCAST TO YOUR TU CHAPTER!

We would love a referral from you, because referrals are how we grow.

Simply mention our podcast to your TU chapter or fly fishing club or even local fly shop.

If you are a nonprofit, serving the outdoors community, you have our permission to reprint our content in your online or print newsletter with the appropriate credit and links.

Thank you for your trust. And now, start to plan your next day on the water!

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Episode 284: 9 Simple Fly Casting Tips for More Catching

Simple fly casting tips seem too good to be true. Learning to fly cast is the first act of the newbie fly fisher. Fly casting well is fundamental to catching fish. It’s a skill that is developed over time. But we’ve discovered that you never arrive. That is, we’ve noticed that our fly casting can get worse over time, if we don’t keep honing the skill. In this episode, we offer 9 simple fly casting tips to improve your catching. In the end, it’s all about the fish you catch, right?

Episode 284: 9 Simple Fly Casting Tips for More Catching

“THE FLY FISHER’S BOOK OF LISTS” – KINDLE VERSION, FOR ONLY $6.97

Fly fishing is a lot more than simply learning how to cast. For example, learning how to read water is another of the most elemental aspects of fly fishing.

There are thousands of techniques and hacks that can help you catch more fish.

Often, it’s the little things that make a big difference, increasing your enjoyment of the sport.

“The Fly Fisher’s Book of Lists” is a must-read for folks who prefer to scan lists and find new ways to catch more fish. Read one list, and, like a handful of peanuts, you won’t be able to stop at one.

Visit Amazon to buy your copy today!

REFER OUR FLY FISHING PODCAST TO YOUR TU CHAPTER!

We would love a referral from you, because referrals are how we grow.

Simply mention our podcast to your TU chapter or fly fishing club or even local fly shop.

If you are a nonprofit, serving the outdoors community, you have our permission to reprint our content in your online or print newsletter with the appropriate credit and links.

Thank you for your trust. And now, start to plan your next day on the water!

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Episode 283: Fly Fishing the American West vs the Midwest

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Fly fishing the American West may seem more intimidating to the new fly fisher. The rivers are swift, and simply figuring out how to identify a run in a bigger river can be daunting.

We both got our early fly fishing chops from slinging flies into the bigger rivers in the inter-mountain West – the Madison, Gallatin, the Yellowstone, the Missouri, the Boulder, and others. In mid-life, we both moved to the Chicagoland area and had a rude awakening when fishing the spring creeks of the Driftless region. We caught fewer fish, and the rivers were not really rivers but small creeks.

In this episode, we discuss the differences between the two regions to help fly fishers prepare for fishing either one.

Fly fishing the American West vs. the Midwest

“THE FLY FISHER’S BOOK OF LISTS” – KINDLE VERSION, FOR ONLY $6.97

Fly fishing is a lot more than simply learning how to cast. For example, learning how to read water is another of the most elemental aspects of fly fishing.

There are thousands of techniques and hacks that can help you catch more fish.

Often, it’s the little things that make a big difference, increasing your enjoyment of the sport.

“The Fly Fisher’s Book of Lists” is a must-read for folks who prefer to scan lists and find new ways to catch more fish. Read one list, and, like a handful of peanuts, you won’t be able to stop at one.

Visit Amazon to buy your copy today!

REFER OUR FLY FISHING PODCAST TO YOUR TU CHAPTER!

We would love a referral from you, because referrals are how we grow.

Simply mention our podcast to your TU chapter or fly fishing club or even local fly shop.

If you are a nonprofit, serving the outdoors community, you have our permission to reprint our content in your online or print newsletter with the appropriate credit and links.

Thank you for your trust. And now, start to plan your next day on the water!