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I n the Fly Box this week, we have some interesting questions and helpful tips from listeners, including: You'll be glad you did-and so will your guide if you hire one. He practices casting himself almost every day, and he gives us hints on how to practice at home no matter what kind of fishing you end up doing. Pete Kutzer is one of the finest casting instructors in the world, and not only that he's one of the finest anglers you meet, which means he teaches casting as a means to have more enjoyable fishing so he's pragmatic and flexible. The better your casting, the more and fun you'll have and the more relaxed you'll be on the water. Will a black bottom on my boat spook fish in shallow water?Ī great letter from a fly fisher in Switzerland detailing how to negotiate the tricky fishing regulations in his countryĬan I use a tippet ring with different tippet sizes, even ones that are quite different in diameter?ĭo stocked trout move as much as a mile, or do they stay close to where they are stocked? How much difference is there between the two? I have a Recon Saltwater 7 and I want to get a 7-weight freshwater version. How much time should I spend in each little pocket when bluelining? I am having trouble with the partridge hackle on size 20 soft hackle wets. What is your opinion of an approved IGFA leader for tarpon as opposed to using straight 60- or 80-pound leader? In the Fly Box this week we have the following questions and helpful tips: It's a fascinating peak behind the curtains of an independent film. Joshua talks about the trials and tribulations of making the movie in a short time frame, challenged by tough weather. It's a story that could easily fall into cliche but I found it to be heartwarming and compelling, and the casting is excellent.

The movie stars Sinqua Walls, Perry Mattfeld, and Brian Cox as the old curmudgeon (of course). This week my guest is Joshua Caldwell, director of the new movie (premiering in theaters today) 'Mending the Line', about a combat veteran with PTSD who works his way back into society with the help of a fly fishing curmudgeon.

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