My guest this week is the great George Daniel [42:00], who is always pushing the envelope, evolving and experimenting. He tells us why he uses a 10-foot fly rod for nearly all of his trout fishing, even in smaller streams and he also introduces a new nymphing technique he has been experimenting with.
In the Fly Box this week, we have a great variety of questions and tips, including:
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Can I use a poly leader in salt water for stripers?
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Why do I find fewer and smaller fish in low water conditions later in the season?
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How often do you find yourself adjusting indicator depth in medium and large rivers?
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What should I do with the reject flies from my tying bench?
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Is a bow-and-arrow cast stealthier than a roll cast in small streams?
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I see large crayfish in a stream. Why don't I see smaller crayfish?
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Are fiberglass rods more sensitive than graphite rods?
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Do creek chubs compete with brown trout?
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What can I do to keep the wings on my parachute flies at 90 degrees once I start fishing them?
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I found I could double haul better with some Orvis rods I tried than with entry level rods I have. Is it simply the difference between a premium rod and my current lower level rods?
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I keep breaking off coho salmon. What could I be doing wrong?
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Can I fish egg and worm patterns and streamers with my 7-foot, 4-weight rod?
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A tip from a listener—if you want to find out where trout live in a particular river, observe them from a bridge.
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Is there an organization devoted specifically to smallmouth bass?
