You may wonder why I’ve done a podcast about beavers. You may be greatly surprised by the beneficial interactions between beavers and trout habitat—I know I was after talking to Ben Goldfarb author of the book Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter, [43:26]. Beavers have a much more positive effect on trout streams besides just making deep pools, and they don’t present any problems to migrating fish. And, yes, we do talk about how to fish a beaver pond, and how to find a good one. I think all fly fishers and nature enthusiasts will learn something new in this podcast.
In the Fly Box this week, we have some interesting comments, questions, and tips, including:
The state stocks big rainbows in my wild brook trout stream. What are your thoughts on this issue?
I saw large trout jumping out of the water during a caddis hatch and could not catch any. What do you think they were doing?
What are the advantages of a double-taper over a weight-forward fly line?
A great story about how an injury caused a fly fisher to re-think priorities What size leader butt should I put on my saltwater lines?
And should I use the permanent loop in my fly line for big fish like tarpon?
How have Vermont trout streams fared after hurricane Irene?
If I pinch the barbs on my flies with forceps, am I legal in places that specify “barbless hooks only”?
A comment from a listener on how a generic description like “fly fisher” is also inclusive of people who identify as non-binary
A comment from a listener who believes that encouraging women to fly fish will cause our rivers to become too crowded.
A story from a listener who cautions us to be careful about sinkholes along the banks of trout streams.
A great tip for practicing your cast before a big trip.
What can I do to keep my large dry flies from twisting my leader?
How to Plan a DIY Fishing Trip, with Joe Bibbo
What fly-fishing's trade association does for conservation, with Lucas Bissett
Wild and Crazy Stories from an Award-Winning Fly-Fishing Guide, with Chip Swanson
Tricks for Casting Big Flies, with Pete Kutzer
What Trout Hear and Smell, with Jason Randall
Peacock Bass in South Florida, with Capt. Drew Rodriguez
Fly Fishing in Central Park, with Brandon Dale
Innovative Techniques from UK Stillwater Anglers
Backcast: 7 Deadly Sins of Nymph Fishing, with Josh Nugent
The secrets of using the Blue Dot method for urban fly fishing, with Devin Lancaster
Fly-fishing for alternative species in the Rocky Mountains, with Davis James
All About Polarized Sunglasses, with Renato Cappuccitti of Bajio
How to Fish Delayed Harvest Trout Streams, with Award-Winning Guide Dustin Coffey
What's the First Fly to Tie On? With Award-Winning Outfitter Tim West
Secrets of Carp Fishing Around Spawning Time, with Rowan Lytle
Are Fly-Fishing Traditions and History Important? with Sarah Foster
How to Test and Keep Your Balance When Wading, with Scott Ducharme
This Podcast May Save Your Life, with Ralph Cutter
How to Preserve Native Trout Species, with Ted Williams
Tips for Early Season Trout-Fishing Success, with BJ Gerhart
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