The Orvis Fly-Fishing Podcast1 Tammi 2024

A Half Century of Fly-Tying Evolution, with Tim Flagler

How has fly-tying changed in the past 50 years? It's changed a great deal in the time Tim Flagler [43:55] and I have been practicing it, and I often get questions from people about what has changed over the years. Tim and I discuss the way information was shared, what hackle was like back then, innovations like beads and synthetic materials and chemically sharpened hooks, and advances in fly-tying tools. Our main conclusion is that fly tiers today have never had it better, and it continues to evolve almost daily. In the Fly Box this week, we have lots of rod questions and the usual queries that people can't seem to find an answer to anywhere else—and we're glad to help! Some of this week's questions are:

I am taking a rod-building class and want to know what rod I should add to my quiver (and he details the rods he already owns)
I have heard that Florida snook fishing is best from shore during the summer, but also that the season is closed. Can I still target them and release them?
What do you know about fly fishing in Bermuda?
Can I put a 9-weight line on my Clearwater 908?
What Mirage LT reel should I put on my 11-foot Blackout rod?
Are there any introduced cutthroat populations in the eastern US?
For fishing from a float tube for brook trout in Maine, should I get a 10-foot 3-weight or 4-weight rod?
Would it be bad to wear tick repellent when fishing? Will it harm aquatic life?
Why do reel manufacturers put the drag adjustment on the opposite side of the reel handle? I find it cumbersome to adjust my drag.
How will warm springs in my river affect bass behavior and feeding?
What is the minimum length of rod you recommend for most trout streams, other than small streams?
How do stocked spring creeks in Missouri compare to Colorado rivers?
Where can my friends and I find a good fly-fishing coach?
What clothing, equipment, and flies should I take for a bonefishing trip to the Turks & Caicos?
I am new to New England and have been frustrated with high water conditions. What can I do to have more success in high water?

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Back Cast: Managing Instream Flows, with Hal Herring

This episode was originally published on October 15th, 2023. Hal Herring [50:31] has been reporting on conservation issues in the American West for over 30 years for Field & Stream magazine as well as...

28 Syys 1h 40min

Bikepacking, extreme sports, and fly fishing with Chris Burkard

Chris Burkard [32:00], renowned action photographer, joins us to share his journey and insights into the world of fly fishing and extreme sports. His unique perspective on connecting with nature throu...

21 Syys 1h 20min

The Hidden World of Fish Biology, with Shawn Good

In this episode, fisheries biologist Shawn Good [24:00] shares insights into the diverse and rewarding world of fish biology, including how fish populations are sampled, the impact of environmental fa...

13 Syys 1h 48min

How you can Help to Keep Roadless Areas, with TU's Chris Wood

Roadless Areas are some of the most important coldwater refuges for trout and salmon, and also prime spawning areas. Yet they are under threat because the Forst Service has proposed to eliminate them....

6 Syys 1h 23min

The Wrong Fly in the Right Place, with Tim Flagler

Many flies cross boundaries and you shouldn't hesitate to experiment with flies designed for other species. Tarpon flies will catch striped bass, smallmouths, and trout. Squirmy Worms and Mop flies wo...

31 Elo 1h 17min

New Ideas From George Daniel That May Shock You

My guest this week is Orvis ambassador George Daniel [31:48], who is also a guide, an author, and teaches the Fly Fishing class at Penn State. George is always questioning fly-fishing tactics, and he ...

24 Elo 1h 23min

What to Expect in Patagonia, with Eduardo Barrueto

What is the trout fishing like in Patagonia? Is it worth the time and expense? Is it truly the trip of a lifetime? And what should you expect on a trip to this magical place? Will you catch the bigges...

17 Elo 1h 36min

Back Cast: Late Summer Smallmouth Tips, with Colby Trow

This episode was originally published on August 6th, 2021. This week my guest is Colby Trow [38:08] of Mossy Creek Fly Fishing, one of the best smallmouth bass anglers I know. Colby talks about succes...

10 Elo 1h 40min