Fly Fishing Insider Podcast
Joel Stoehr keeps his passion for fly fishing alive by continually trying new endeavors, whether that means fishing a new location or targeting a new species. Growing up in the Catskills, Joel Stoehr moved from trout to saltwater fishing in New York City, then to sight fishing redfish in Louisiana and tarpon in Key West.
Joel Stoehr grew up fly fishing in the Catskills and now fishes saltwater, from New York City to Louisiana redfish and Key West tarpon.
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How do you keep fly fishing from getting stale?
Joel Stoehr points to new endeavors as the answer. Fishing new locations or targeting different species keeps the passion for fly fishing alive, and each new experience carries its own challenges and rewards rather than repeating the last one.
What is it like moving from trout to saltwater fly fishing?
Joel Stoehr grew up in the Catskills and transitioned from trout fishing to saltwater fishing in New York City. Joel Stoehr describes that transition as challenging but rewarding, because saltwater demands a different set of skills than trout water does.
What makes sight fishing for redfish and tarpon different?
Sight fishing for redfish in Louisiana and tarpon in Key West offers a different level of excitement than blind casting. Joel Stoehr notes that sight fishing also demands precise casting, since the fish is visible and the shot is often brief.
Why does the double haul matter in saltwater?
Joel Stoehr treats the double haul as a significant technique for saltwater fly fishing. Shooting line accurately is one of the harder parts of saltwater fishing, and the double haul is what makes that distance and accuracy possible.
How can anglers hold on to fishing memories?
Joel Stoehr uses photography and sketching as memory triggers for past fishing trips. Developing artistic skills gives Joel Stoehr a way to capture trips in art, and reflecting on past trips while planning the next one keeps the passion going.
Do ugly casts still catch fish?
Joel Stoehr says ugly casts should not discourage anglers, because ugly casts still catch fish. The constant learning and enjoyment in fly fishing come out of the struggle and the process, not out of perfect execution.
Key takeaways
- Trying new locations and species keeps the passion for fly fishing alive.
- Sight fishing for redfish and tarpon demands precise casting.
- The double haul and accurate line shooting are core saltwater skills.
- Photography and sketching work as memory triggers for past trips.
- Ugly casts still catch fish and should not discourage anglers.
