Any kind of two-handed fishing is confusing for those of us who mostly fish with a single-handed rod. I asked the great Pete Kutzer [37:34]to simplify the selection of a rod, reel, line, leader, and tips for getting a start in swinging flies for trout and he then offers a number of tips for casting, attaching the leader, fly selection, and more. It's a great basic guide to getting started in this fun way to fish for trout.
In the Fly Box, I thought we had some unusually interesting questions this week, including:
Will weed guards on my flies help me from catching on oyster bars?
If the tip of my hook gets bent over, should I try to put it back into shape?
Can I catch striped bass in New England in the winter?
What can you tell me about Orvis boron rods from the 1980s?
Can I get one rod for tarpon, bonefish, pike, muskie, giant trevally, triggerfish, snook, redfish, and dorado?
Why did you not mention the Davey Knot when you talked about knots a few weeks ago?
How can I keep my yarn indicators floating?
I am having trouble getting long downstream drifts with a dry fly. I keep moving the fly. What do you suggest?
I can't seem to catch any fish on scuds. When, where, and how should I fish them?
A tip from a listener on learning to fall safely.
Can I use a Skagit or Scandi line on my 10-foot 8-weight?
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