2 Guys and a River
264 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 148 ratingsFor the love of fly fishing
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S3:E10 Fishing the Dead Zones
August 14, 2017 01:57 - 21 minutes - 29.3 MBDead zones are those seasons of the year and times of the day when fishing will be unproductive. It’s important to know that as a new fly fisher. If you spend your first few times on the river during a fly fishing dead zone, you might think fishing is harder than it really is. In … Continue reading "S3:E10 Fishing the Dead Zones" The post S3:E10 Fishing the Dead Zones appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S3:E9 Fishing the Colorado High Country
August 06, 2017 19:30 - 24 minutes - 33.3 MBColorado high country makes for an amazing backdrop for a day on the river. We each take at least one trip to Colorado each year to fly fish, and the creeks and lakes we fish typically are in the Colorado high country. Most recently Dave was in Colorado fishing with one of Steve’s brothers, and … Continue reading "S3:E9 Fishing the Colorado High Country" The post S3:E9 Fishing the Colorado High Country appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S3:E8 One Fine Evening on Wisel Creek
July 30, 2017 13:20 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MBWisel Creek is a gorgeous spring creek fishery with a tragic past. On August 6, 1866, a flash flood destroyed a community, killing 16 men, women and children in Preble Township, Fillmore County, Minnesota. Today, it’s hard to imagine that this quiet creek could flood anything. On a whim, after a no-fish day on another … Continue reading "S3:E8 One Fine Evening on Wisel Creek" The post S3:E8 One Fine Evening on Wisel Creek appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S3:E7 Fly Fishing Persistence and When to Quit
July 24, 2017 03:46 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MBFly fishing persistence is necessary if you want to catch fish. Wind, rain, cold, snow – fly fishers know the truism that the worst weather is often the best for fishing. There are times to persist. Make another cast. Walk another mile. Change up your rig one more time. And then there are times to … Continue reading "S3:E7 Fly Fishing Persistence and When to Quit" The post S3:E7 Fly Fishing Persistence and When to Quit appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S3:E6 Getting Ready to Fly Fish
July 17, 2017 01:41 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MBGetting ready to fly fish is slower for some than it is for others. Some of you jump out of the truck, don your waders in an instant, rig up, and are on your way. Others are more methodical (read: slow) as they get ready to fly fish. Steve is slow. Dave is slow but … Continue reading "S3:E6 Getting Ready to Fly Fish" The post S3:E6 Getting Ready to Fly Fish appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S3:E5 Blogger Matthew Lourdeau on Fly Fishing Culture
July 10, 2017 11:56 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MBFly fishing culture is what you experience every time you walk into a fly shop. The shop monkey speaks a different language – mending, nymphs, attractors, hare’s ear, streamers, mid-flex, and thousands of other strange words. Fly fishing culture also creates a wonderful esprit de corp among others who have taken up the sport. In … Continue reading "S3:E5 Blogger Matthew Lourdeau on Fly Fishing Culture" The post S3:E5 Blogger Matthew Lourdeau on Fly Fishing Culture appeared first on 2 Guys...
S3:E4 The Art of Fly Fishing Alone
July 02, 2017 14:22 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBFly fishing alone may be the norm for many fly fishers. Not everyone has a buddy. And even if you do, you’ll want, on some days, to head to the river by yourself. In this episode, we discuss the solitude that goes with fly fishing alone, its benefits, and some of its challenges. Click now … Continue reading "S3:E4 The Art of Fly Fishing Alone" The post S3:E4 The Art of Fly Fishing Alone appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S3:E3 Summer Fly Fishing Joys and Woes
June 25, 2017 20:14 - 21 minutes - 29.4 MBSummer fly fishing can be hit or miss. Summer is here, and in this episode, we list the joys and woes of summer fly fishing. One joy of summer fishing is wet wading – less clothes. One woe is the family vacation. Click now to listen to “Summer Fly Fishing Joys and Woes.” http://podcasts-1.feedpress.co/10651/S3%20E3%20Summer%20Fly%20Fishing%20Joys%20and%20Woes_mixdown.mp3 Listen … Continue reading "S3:E3 Summer Fly Fishing Joys and Woes" The post S3:E3 Summer Fly Fishing Joys and Woes appe...
S3:E2 7 Tips for Better Fly Casting
June 18, 2017 17:19 - 19 minutes - 27.3 MBFly casting is the first skill that newbies learn. Every Trout Unlimited chapter and every fly shop offers classes. Yet, until a fly fisher hits the river, it’s all academic. There it gets messy. There may be precious little room for one’s back cast or the only approach to the run is at an awkward … Continue reading "S3:E2 7 Tips for Better Fly Casting" The post S3:E2 7 Tips for Better Fly Casting appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S3:E1 Fly Fishing, Fathers and a Love for the Outdoors
June 11, 2017 13:06 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MBFathers and a love for the outdoors – a few of us had fathers who opened our eyes to the big world of the outdoors. In this episode, we recall the role our fathers played in giving us a love for fly fishing and hunting. Steve’s father, who has been gone for many years, instilled … Continue reading "S3:E1 Fly Fishing, Fathers and a Love for the Outdoors" The post S3:E1 Fly Fishing, Fathers and a Love for the Outdoors appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S2:E52 Lessons from 104 Fly Fishing Podcast Episodes
June 04, 2017 19:32 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MBIt has been two years. We’re now at 104 fly fishing podcast episodes. In this 104th episode, the finale of our second year, we reflect on the past year and tease out some insights and lessons from the journey. This is not our day job. It’s our avocation, and we are looking forward to another … Continue reading "S2:E52 Lessons from 104 Fly Fishing Podcast Episodes" The post S2:E52 Lessons from 104 Fly Fishing Podcast Episodes appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S2:E51 Fly Fishing Lies and Half Truths
May 29, 2017 00:54 - 26 minutes - 36.7 MBFly fishing lies are everywhere. Well, maybe not downright lies. Maybe half truths. And maybe they’re not everywhere. In this episode, we identify five fly fishing lies (or half truths) and then wax eloquently about what we think the real truth is. One of the fly fishing categories that we discuss is “Biggest Gear Lie.” … Continue reading "S2:E51 Fly Fishing Lies and Half Truths" The post S2:E51 Fly Fishing Lies and Half Truths appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S2:E50 Our Top 7 Lessons from Hiring Fly Fishing Guides
May 22, 2017 02:41 - 23 minutes - 32 MBHiring fly fishing guides is core to how we improve our craft. It’s not cheap, and we do it sparingly (about once a year), but we have found great value in learning from the experts. Click now to listen to “Our Top 7 Lessons from Hiring Fly Fishing Guides.” http://podcasts-1.feedpress.co/10651/S2%20E50%207%20Lessons%20Learned%20from%20Guides_mixdown.mp3 Listen now to “Our Top … Continue reading "S2:E50 Our Top 7 Lessons from Hiring Fly Fishing Guides" The post S2:E50 Our Top 7 Lessons fro...
S2:E49 Our Favorite Two Fly Combos
May 14, 2017 14:27 - 21 minutes - 29.8 MBTwo-fly combos are a staple for many fly fishers. Whether fishing nymphs or dries, rigging up with two flies (the top fly and the dropper or trailer) often increases the odds of success. This is especially true when fishing nymphs in the spring or fall spawning season. We often will tie on an egg pattern … Continue reading "S2:E49 Our Favorite Two Fly Combos" The post S2:E49 Our Favorite Two Fly Combos appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S2:E48 One Fine Day on Canfield Creek
May 07, 2017 16:22 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MBCanfield Creek is a gorgeous spring creek fishery in southeastern Minnesota. We love fly fishing in the area, because there seems to be less pressure on the creeks than there is in southwestern Wisconsin, which is also part of what is called the Driftless. We live in the Chicago area, so it’s a bit of … Continue reading "S2:E48 One Fine Day on Canfield Creek" The post S2:E48 One Fine Day on Canfield Creek appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S2:E47 Fly Fishing Net Gains and Losses
April 30, 2017 16:40 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MBTrying to net your son’s first big brown – and causing him to lose the fish – may require psychotherapy for him later in life. We all have a fly fishing net, and we probably use it more or less, depending on the size of fish or where we fish. In this episode on how … Continue reading "S2:E47 Fly Fishing Net Gains and Losses" The post S2:E47 Fly Fishing Net Gains and Losses appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S2:E46 The Limits of Unlimited Fly Fishing
April 23, 2017 17:02 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MBUnlimited fly fishing sounds too good to be true. No doubt, most of us would love an extra couple days each year on the river. But if you had the chance to do unlimited fly fishing would you? The topic raises some great questions about the role of leisure and when it moves from joy … Continue reading "S2:E46 The Limits of Unlimited Fly Fishing" The post S2:E46 The Limits of Unlimited Fly Fishing appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S2:E45 Our 5 Most Dangerous Moments on the River
April 16, 2017 18:15 - 26 minutes - 36.4 MBDangerous moments are not always recognized fully in the moment. Several years ago while we fished the Wyoming Bighorn, the temperature dropped 25 degrees in a two-hour period. We drifted the Bighorn while stopping to wet-wade periodically. At the mid-point of the drift, however, we were shivering, unprepared for precipitous drop in temperature. In addition … Continue reading "S2:E45 Our 5 Most Dangerous Moments on the River" The post S2:E45 Our 5 Most Dangerous Moments on the River appea...
S2:E44 10 Fly Fishing Proverbs for the Soul
April 10, 2017 00:31 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MBFly fishing proverbs are everywhere. In conversations at the fly shop. In stories after a big day on the river. And in books from our sport’s great fly fishing legends. In this fun episode, we lift ten fly fishing proverbs from the sayings of some of our great fly fishers and regale each other with … Continue reading "S2:E44 10 Fly Fishing Proverbs for the Soul" The post S2:E44 10 Fly Fishing Proverbs for the Soul appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S2:E43 Casting Upstream or Downstream?
April 02, 2017 18:14 - 17 minutes - 23.4 MBCasting upstream is the default mode for newer fly fishers. It’s how we are taught: stand in the river or on the bank near the bottom of the run, and cast upstream. And then mend your line as it drifts in the current. That’s certainly one approach. But there are other ways to catch fish … Continue reading "S2:E43 Casting Upstream or Downstream?" The post S2:E43 Casting Upstream or Downstream? appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S2:E42 Fishing Emergers During a Hatch
March 27, 2017 04:38 - 14 minutes - 20.5 MBFishing emergers during a hatch is not the first thing to come to mind for newer fly fishers. Yet, it can be productive. In this episode, we discuss four reasons to throw on an emerger pattern when a hatch is in full swing. Listen now to “Fishing Emergers During a Hatch” Great Stuff from Our … Continue reading "S2:E42 Fishing Emergers During a Hatch" The post S2:E42 Fishing Emergers During a Hatch appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S2:E41 Better Fly Fishing Photos
March 20, 2017 00:28 - 23 minutes - 31.8 MBTaking great fly fishing photos is much easier in an age of Instagram and Snapchat. No matter the apps and technology, though, there are a few principles that can help you up your game. We are not professional photographers, for sure, but in this episode, we offer nine commandments for better fly fishing photos. Through … Continue reading "S2:E41 Better Fly Fishing Photos" The post S2:E41 Better Fly Fishing Photos appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S2:E40 Clues of Trout Feeding Behavior
March 13, 2017 02:29 - 20 minutes - 27.7 MBTrout feeding behavior is not an exact science. And yet there are some signals that can help you select which flies to use. In this episode we discuss the four responses of trout when feeding on or near the surface. Listen to The Clues of Trout Feeding Behavior now. Great Stuff from Our Listeners At … Continue reading "S2:E40 Clues of Trout Feeding Behavior" The post S2:E40 Clues of Trout Feeding Behavior appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S2:E39 Gearing Up for a New Fly Fishing Season
March 06, 2017 13:05 - 20 minutes - 28 MBA new fly fishing season brings new expenses. It may be finally time to buy a new pair of waders. Or a new duffle bag or a pair of wading sandals. Too bad you didn’t purchase them last fall when some gear went on sale! In this episode, we discuss the new fly fishing season … Continue reading "S2:E39 Gearing Up for a New Fly Fishing Season" The post S2:E39 Gearing Up for a New Fly Fishing Season appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S2:E38 One Fine Day on the Blue River
February 27, 2017 02:00 - 25 minutes - 34.8 MBThe Wisconsin Driftless region is known for its small spring creeks and bucolic, dairy-cows-and-old-barns setting. Recently, we escaped from the Chicago ‘burbs for a day to fish one of those creeks called the Blue River, a small stream just west of Madison, Wisconsin. Technically, it was winter, but it felt like spring. The day couldn’t … Continue reading "S2:E38 One Fine Day on the Blue River" The post S2:E38 One Fine Day on the Blue River appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S2:E37 How to Plan Your Next Fly Fishing Trip
February 20, 2017 00:00 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MBIf you haven’t yet made plans for a fly fishing trip this year, you’ll want to listen to this episode. Our fishing year is typically comprised of a series of short trips and at least one longer trip. We are do-it-your-selfers, so planning is essential. One important element is contingency plans: making sure you have … Continue reading "S2:E37 How to Plan Your Next Fly Fishing Trip" The post S2:E37 How to Plan Your Next Fly Fishing Trip appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S2:E36 Fly Fishing Physics 101
February 13, 2017 04:01 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MBFly fishing physics are always at work if you’re at work on the river. From casting to striking to reeling to mending – the laws of physics won’t be denied. And the better you understand fly fishing physics, the more fish you might catch. Click now to listen to “Fly Fishing Physics 101.” Listen to … Continue reading "S2:E36 Fly Fishing Physics 101" The post S2:E36 Fly Fishing Physics 101 appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S2:E35 Organizing Your Fly Box
February 06, 2017 11:24 - 23 minutes - 32.3 MBOrganizing your fly box is generally not a top priority until you’re on the river, scrounging for a size #20 BWO in your fly box, and realize you lost the last one on the previous trip. There are several ways to organize your fly box, depending on the number of flies you have, the different … Continue reading "S2:E35 Organizing Your Fly Box" The post S2:E35 Organizing Your Fly Box appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S2:E34 Fly Fishing Spring Creeks
January 30, 2017 02:42 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MBFly fishing spring creeks is a snap for those of you who cut your fly fishing teeth on the gorgeous eastern or midwestern creeks of the United States. We didn’t. We learned to fly fish on the freestone rivers in the West. You can imagine the shock to our system when we started fly fishing … Continue reading "S2:E34 Fly Fishing Spring Creeks" The post S2:E34 Fly Fishing Spring Creeks appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S2:E33 Fishing the Wild Places
January 23, 2017 02:17 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MBFishing the wild places is one of the great thrills of the sport. Yes, it’s a lollipop if you are well off enough to fly fish Patagonia, Russia, and New Zealand, but there are many wild places near where you fly fish. Something about the chance of fishing the wild places gives us hope. There … Continue reading "S2:E33 Fishing the Wild Places" The post S2:E33 Fishing the Wild Places appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S2:E32 Fly Fishing Myths of “More”
January 15, 2017 21:21 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MBMore money, more vacations, more fly fishing – who doesn’t want more of the good life? In this episode, we deconstruct the fly fishing myths of more – more days on the water, more fish, and more bigger fish. Don’t get us wrong: we both want to fly fish more this year. But the mindset … Continue reading "S2:E32 Fly Fishing Myths of “More”" The post S2:E32 Fly Fishing Myths of “More” appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S2:E31 Nymph Fishing Tactics for Beginners
January 09, 2017 00:30 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MBNymph fishing tactics can confound beginner fly fishers. If you’re just starting out, you may ask: How many split shot should I use? How far up should the strike indicator be? Why am I snagging on the bottom all the time? Click on “Nymph Fishing Tactics for Beginners and listen to our episode for beginner … Continue reading "S2:E31 Nymph Fishing Tactics for Beginners" The post S2:E31 Nymph Fishing Tactics for Beginners appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S2:E30 Fly Fishing Expectations for the New Year
January 01, 2017 14:15 - 23 minutes - 32 MBFly fishing expectations for the new year are in the air (or they should be!). We’re ready to make this next year our best ever, as we seek to find ways to get more days on the water. We’re not professional fly fishers or guides, so our days fly fishing will not be legion (we … Continue reading "S2:E30 Fly Fishing Expectations for the New Year" The post S2:E30 Fly Fishing Expectations for the New Year appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S2: E29 This Past Year’s Fly Fishing Lessons
December 26, 2016 13:16 - 25 minutes - 35.7 MBFly fishing lessons do not necessarily involve expense. They’re all about learning, growth, and becoming better at the sport. In this episode, we look back on 2016 and discuss what we learned most from our days on the water. Click now to listen to “This Past Year’s Fly Fishing Lessons” in your browser. Listen to … Continue reading "S2: E29 This Past Year’s Fly Fishing Lessons" The post S2: E29 This Past Year’s Fly Fishing Lessons appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S2:E28 One Fine Day on Willow Creek
December 19, 2016 16:47 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MBWillow Creek is a gorgeous tailwater stream that flows out of Harrison Reservoir about an hour west of Bozeman, Montana. The willow-thick creek makes its way to the Jefferson River, which eventually flows in the Missouri. This fall, we spent a day fishing streamers on Willow Creek, and it became one of several highlights of … Continue reading "S2:E28 One Fine Day on Willow Creek" The post S2:E28 One Fine Day on Willow Creek appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S2:E27 The Myths and Truths of Catching Big Fish
December 11, 2016 21:08 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MBCatching big fish is no doubt a signal of skill. Then again, it may not be. A 10-year-old on a guided fly fishing trip can hook and crank in the largest rainbow that the guide has ever seen on that stretch of river. That’s not really skill. Or maybe it is: It’s the skill of … Continue reading "S2:E27 The Myths and Truths of Catching Big Fish" The post S2:E27 The Myths and Truths of Catching Big Fish appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S2:E26 The Markers of Fly Fishing Satisfaction
December 04, 2016 19:03 - 25 minutes - 35 MBFly fishing satisfaction is situational. And personal. Folks fly fish for many reasons. There’s no single marker of fly fishing satisfaction, with the exception of “catching lots of and big trout.” Click now to listen to “The Markers of Fly Fishing Satisfaction.” Listen to our episode “The Markers Fly Fishing Satisfaction” Great Stuff from Our … Continue reading "S2:E26 The Markers of Fly Fishing Satisfaction" The post S2:E26 The Markers of Fly Fishing Satisfaction appeared first on 2 Guy...
S2:E25 Benefits of a Fly Fishing Buddy
November 28, 2016 17:03 - 19 minutes - 27.4 MBA fly fishing buddy (if you can find a good one) can improve your game. You’ll catch more fish. You’ll have to work through the dreary competitive stage, but eventually, you’ll have a partner to shoot the pic of your humongous brown and regale you at dinner about the ones you hooked but lost. Click … Continue reading "S2:E25 Benefits of a Fly Fishing Buddy" The post S2:E25 Benefits of a Fly Fishing Buddy appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S2:E24 Assessing Our Fly Fishing Gear
November 21, 2016 05:18 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MBFly fishing gear matters. It just does. It doesn’t have to be the most expensive or the brand of choice of the fly fishing literati, but the right fly fishing gear can make a good trip great. In this episode, we discuss our fly fishing gear and how it performed during our most recent trip … Continue reading "S2:E24 Assessing Our Fly Fishing Gear" The post S2:E24 Assessing Our Fly Fishing Gear appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S2:E23 One Fine Day on the Gardner River (Day 2)
November 13, 2016 15:01 - 21 minutes - 29.3 MBThe Gardner River gave us two days of memorable fly fishing last month. During our second day on the river, we had even a better day than the first, and we learned more about the art of nymph fishing. Every time we spend a couple days on the river, we are either reminded about something … Continue reading "S2:E23 One Fine Day on the Gardner River (Day 2)" The post S2:E23 One Fine Day on the Gardner River (Day 2) appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S2:E22 One Fine Day on the Gardner River (Day 1)
November 07, 2016 04:07 - 23 minutes - 31.8 MBThe Gardner River near the north entrance of Yellowstone National Park is a gorgeous fishery – with the added bonus of deer, bison, elk, and grizzly bears. In this episode, the first of a two-part series, we describe in detail one of the best days we’ve had fly fishing. We caught lots of fish (browns, … Continue reading "S2:E22 One Fine Day on the Gardner River (Day 1)" The post S2:E22 One Fine Day on the Gardner River (Day 1) appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S2:E21 The Art of Fly Fishing Mentoring
October 31, 2016 04:01 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MBFly fishing mentoring is a lot of work. For starters, it takes patience. A lot of patience. And many of us are not wired to watch someone else fly fish. In this episode, we discuss the importance of fly fishing mentoring and discuss some basic ideas to keep both parties sane, especially if one party … Continue reading "S2:E21 The Art of Fly Fishing Mentoring" The post S2:E21 The Art of Fly Fishing Mentoring appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S2:E20 Sustaining Your Fly Fishing Passion
October 24, 2016 03:39 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MBFly fishing passion can ebb and flow throughout life. If you’re in your twenties, with no or few family obligations, then your days on the river may be unlimited. As your life accumulates obligations, it’s more difficult to sustain your fly fishing passion. But often life opens up again for some in their fifties and … Continue reading "S2:E20 Sustaining Your Fly Fishing Passion" The post S2:E20 Sustaining Your Fly Fishing Passion appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S2:E19 Differences between Native and Wild Trout
October 16, 2016 13:21 - 20 minutes - 28.4 MBWild trout – those two words together make no sense. Aren’t all trout wild? We all know the story of hatchery trout, but what about wild and native trout? What are the differences between the two? Understanding the category of trout that you catch may not necessarily help you catch more of them. But it … Continue reading "S2:E19 Differences between Native and Wild Trout" The post S2:E19 Differences between Native and Wild Trout appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S2:E18 Fly Fishing Trip Preparations
October 10, 2016 00:33 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MBFly fishing trip preparations are necessary to make the outing memorable. But a little planning also creates anticipation, which is part of the entire experience. We are about to take our yearly trip to Montana for several days on the Missouri, Yellowstone, and several smaller creeks. We selected mid fall because we wanted to see … Continue reading "S2:E18 Fly Fishing Trip Preparations" The post S2:E18 Fly Fishing Trip Preparations appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S2:E17 Finding Fly Fishing Solitude
October 03, 2016 02:12 - 23 minutes - 32.3 MBFly fishing solitude is not something you’ll find during vacation season and most weekends. In today’s climate, with growing pressure on the rivers, it takes some work to find a stretch with no other fly fishers. Yet, it is still doable. Click here to listen to how you can discover more fly fishing solitude. Listen … Continue reading "S2:E17 Finding Fly Fishing Solitude" The post S2:E17 Finding Fly Fishing Solitude appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S2:E16 Reasons You Are Not Catching Fish
September 26, 2016 01:57 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBCatching fish is not merely about pure skill. Many fishers buy their fly fishing experiences with guides and outfitters. With the latest fly fishing gear, access to a drift boat, and a great guide, any person can catch trout. But for the rank-and-file fly fisher, the one who can’t always buy a fly fishing experience … Continue reading "S2:E16 Reasons You Are Not Catching Fish" The post S2:E16 Reasons You Are Not Catching Fish appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S2:E15 Fly Fishing with Streamers
September 19, 2016 00:07 - 19 minutes - 27.4 MBFly fishing with streamers is no doubt the single best way to catch bigger fish. For the fly fisher just starting out, slinging bigger flies requires some adjustments. Fly fishing with streamers may mean a bigger rod and it definitely means making adjustments in leader size. In this episode, we discuss some of the basics … Continue reading "S2:E15 Fly Fishing with Streamers" The post S2:E15 Fly Fishing with Streamers appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S2:E14 Lessons from the Yellowstone River Closure
September 12, 2016 02:53 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MBThe Yellowstone River closure late last month confirmed once again how fragile our rivers are. In one week, about 4,000 fish (mostly whitefish) died due to a parasite. Some sections that were closed have been reopened, but jury is still out on the source of the parasite. In this episode, we tell our stories of … Continue reading "S2:E14 Lessons from the Yellowstone River Closure" The post S2:E14 Lessons from the Yellowstone River Closure appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S2:E13 Fly Fishing Gear We Use
September 05, 2016 03:46 - 27 minutes - 37.3 MBFly fishing gear is like candy. Or better than candy. There’s no joy like the permission one gives himself or herself to buy a new fly rod or reel, or purchase a new pair of waders. Click now to listen to “Fly Fishing Gear We Use.” In this episode, we discuss our fly rods, waders, … Continue reading "S2:E13 Fly Fishing Gear We Use" The post S2:E13 Fly Fishing Gear We Use appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.