Listen Now

We thought it only fitting to bring Norm back for our 1 year anniversary episode. In this episode Norm goes talks in detail about how fish see. The science behind how their eyes work and how that relates to us as anglers.

So much time and effort is spent rolling rocks and watching insects that we forget we are not fishing for bugs. We're fishing for fish! Norm shares some of his learnings on fish. The why's and how's of their behavior. One of the main points he makes is that a fish is prey (and they know it) and we are the predator. When we hunt big game we try to look and smell like pine trees and sage brush. When we hunt ducks and geese we try to look like cat tails. But when we fish we stomp around the river, wear whatever suits our mood that day and expect the fish to just stay put so we can put a hook in their mouth.

Listening to this episode should change the way you think about how you go fishing and if applied will help you catch more and larger fish.

Also, The photo contest ends this halloween. Email your photos to mikeo@flyfishradio.com. We have had several nice photos already.

And, If you like the show but wish we talked about your waters. email wylie@flyfishradio.com. We could use your help in covering the waters and fly shops in your area.

Fly of the Week
From A New Generation of Trout Flies by Scott Sanchez. The Teal Baetis Nymph. I have found this fly to be pretty deadly when fished just an inch or two below the surface during a BWO hatch. From the looks of it it could be fished a number of ways so tie some up and let us know how you did.




Recipie:
Hook:Scud hook size 14-20
Weight: Silver metal or clear glass bead
Thread: Olive 8/0
Abdomen: Teal Flank Feathers (I have used mallard as well)
Rib: Fine silver wire
Thorax: Olive dubbing
Hackle: Dun hen or Partridge