The Orvis Fly Fishing Podcast with Tom Rosenbauer

Mon, 22 July 2024

What Trout Hear and Smell, with Jason Randall

A couple months ago I did a podcast with Jason Randall [36:39] on trout vision, and it was so popular that I asked him to come back on the podcast to do one on a trout's sense of smell and hearing. Can trout hear your metal studs on the bottom when you wade, or the tip of your wading staff? Can they hear you talking? Can they smell your flies, and does it make sense to add scents to your fly? Can they smell hatches coming? I explore these and other topics with one of our foremost experts on what trout perceive in their environment.

In the Fly Box this week, we have a great assortment of questions and tips from listeners, including:

What could I tie with size 16 and 18 Keel Hooks?
When working the same pool, should the nymph or streamer angler cover the pool first?
Where should you park when you see a stretch of unposted land?
A listener relates a fun story of his first carp on the fly
What would make me choose the more expensive textured Pro fly line over the Smooth version?
What is your rod, leader, and fly setup when fishing a small stream?
Is there a difference between a dubbing loop and the split thread technique?
Do Recons and Clearwaters go through the same process of improvements that Helios rods do?
I saw a lot of bugs but no trout rising. Do you think they were overwhelmed by too much food?
If trout in the East don't eat adult stoneflies much, why does the Chubby Chernobyl work so well?
I find sunglasses in the evening a hindrance. What should I do to protect my eyes after the sun goes down?

Direct download: What_Trout_Hear_and_Smell_with_Jason_Randall.mp3
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Mon, 15 July 2024

Peacock Bass in South Florida, with Capt. Drew Rodriguez

Captain Drew Rodriguez [27:23] is the only Orvis-endorsed freshwater guide in Florida and specializes in largemouth and peacock bass in the canals near Miami and also the Everglades. In summer, peacocks are his main target as they just love hot weather, the hotter the better. He discusses how to find them, what flies to pick, and what tackle he recommends. They are a year-round target in the Miami area and, according to Captain Drew, a 30-fish day is a slow one.

In the Fly Box this week, we have some interesting questions and great tips from listeners, including:

Can I fit my fly boxes, lunch, and a raincoat in the standard Orvis Sling Bag?
A tip from a listener on how college fly-fishing clubs can get involved with the Trout Unlimited Five Rivers program
A tip for taking notes on your phone to remind you of podcast questions
A tip for using desiccant packages in your fly boxes
Should I tether myself to my 7-year-old daughter when we are wading together?
A tip from a listener on "urban blue lining".
If I fall in, what steps should I take to dry out my gear?
What would be a recommendation for a basic surf fishing outfit for the East Coast, Florida, the Caribbean, and Central America?
How can I manage the fly line around my feet when it gets stuck on obstructions in the river?
Why don't they make longer fiberglass rods?
If I am catching more whitefish than trout, should I move?
What is the best way to fish nymphs without an indicator?
Is dry fly fishing on a lake better in calm or riffled water?
A hot tip from a regular listener on a great fly pattern

Direct download: Peacock_Bass_in_South_Florida_with_Capt._Drew_Rodriguez.mp3
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Mon, 1 July 2024

Fly Fishing in Central Park, with Brandon Dale

Brandon Dale [43:32] is a licensed New York State guide who specializes in fishing, of all places, Central Park in the middle of The Big Apple. You may not be interested in fishing for carp in Central Park, but Brandon offers some valuable tips on carp fishing in murky water, and has developed some innovative techniques that all carp fanatics will want to learn.

In the Fly Box this week, we have a wide variety of questions and tips from listeners, including:

Any tips on finding places to fly fish close to home?
A tip from a listener on how to get studs in wading boots to mount properly
What about kapok dubbing and wing burners? What are your thoughts on using them?
How can I fish a small mountain stream when it gets murky?
Should I wear my wading jacket inside or outside of my waders?
How should I read the water in rivers for bass?
Is there an advantage to shorter rods when fishing for bass in rivers?
I caught two rainbows that looked exactly the same. Could it have been the same fish?
Do graphite rods get slower over time?
What advice do you have for getting a fly rod for a 5-year-old?
How do fish get rid of flies when you break them off?
I fished a river and all I caught was creek chubs. Is that a good or bad sign, and is it worth going back to that river?
I have problems when I cast bigger flies. What should I do to practice with big flies?
Are prescription progressive polarized glasses worth the extra cost?

Direct download: Fly_Fishing_in_Central_Park_with_Brandon_Dale.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:01am EST