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When I Started Fishing a Dry Dropper the Right Way it Changed How I Fly Fish | Fly Fishing Insider Podcast
I can recall learning the dry dropper rig and thinking it was ground breaking. Years later I can tell you with absolute confidence that it is likely one of my favorite and most effective techniques. However, it was a way longer curve than needed. Initially, I have found it to be my go-to for smaller or remote stream fishing and a great go-to when hatches are off-and-on in any water types. Something about being able to hit more than one column of water at a time and deliver flies that can be effective is gratifying and rewarding. I started fishing more and more with a dry dropper rig or a dry-dropper-dropper rig and with a few changes in my casting and delivery it revolutionized the effectiveness of my fishing.
Continue ReadingThree Ways Travel Photography Can Make You a Better Photographer | Fly Fishing Insider Podcast
Are you ready to travel? Take a new trip to some great location and really enjoy yourself? Have you ever thought about how that next fly fishing trip can help improve your photography? You know, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned photographer, you should enjoy the creative process of getting better. Regardless of if it is with your cell phone or that expensive DSLR.
There are many fantastic ways to sharpen your photography skills. My experience is that one of the best and more creative ways to improve is by photographing travel and adventure trips I take for fly fishing.
Continue ReadingCaledonia Museum Trout Festival, Bamboo Rods, and Historical Reels | Fly Fishing Insider Podcast
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Florida Tarpon and Other Species | Fly Fishing Insider Podcast
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Catches and Blows Glass Fish of All Species | Fly Fishing Insider Podcast
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Bamboo Rods for Fly Fishing | Fly Fishing Insider Podcast
Christian and Paul (PJ) Dufour's encounter at the 2024 Fly Fishing Show in Denver, Colorado, began an unexpected friendship. Beyond their shared passion for the art of fly fishing, they discovered a deeper connection rooted in their personal battles with cancer. This common ground formed the basis of their bond, leading to conversations that spanned the challenges they faced, the resilience they mustered, and the joy they found in the serenity of fly fishing. Their mutual experiences not only added depth to their friendship but also underscored the unexpected ways in which life can weave together the paths of individuals.
Continue ReadingAlaska Will Change Forever: Go Now | Fly Fishing Insider Podcast
Alaska, a land renowned for its wild, untouched landscapes and abundant wildlife, offers some of the most spectacular fly fishing experiences in the world. But with increasing popularity and looming changes, the chances available to those who dream of casting their lines in these pristine waters is clearly dwindling. If you have considered going to Alaska for fly fishing then I suggest that you go now, or you might regret missing out on the experience in its current form. Ask any angler that has visited Alaska about the changes they have seen and you’ll find a plethora of stories about the old days. We’ve all heard about them on our local waters but the change in Alaska is coming and you want a taste before it is potentially gone.
Continue ReadingEuro Nymphing Leader Formulas: Beginner and Advanced Techniques | Fly Fishing Insider Podcast
Euro nymphing has taken the fly fishing world by storm, and with its rise in popularity, anglers everywhere are on the hunt for the perfect leader formula. Today, I’m excited to share with you not one, but two formulas that cater to both beginners and advanced nymphers alike.
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