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?
Winter fishing tips from an award-winning guide, with Chip Swanson
The Clean Water Act, with Tom Kiernan of American Rivers
Are mayflies in trouble? with Robert O'Harrow
Tips on landing and netting fish, with Jesse Haller
Tips for blue lining, with Ian Rutter
Georgia's Native Brook Trout, with Sarah Baker
The Giant Trout of Pyramid Lake, with Mike Anderson
Seasons of the Striper, with Bill Sisson
All about Midges, with Rick Hafele
Where flies come from. with Steve Carew
Late Fall and Winter Nymphing, with Alex Waller
Fishing and Conservation, with Garden & Gun's David DiBenedetto
How Land-Use and Geology Affect Mountain Streams, with Dr. Nelson Ham
Carp and Eel Down Under, with Angus Reynolds
Backcast episode: How does water temp affect trout behavior? With John McMillan
Part two of Young People and Fly Fishing, with Lukas Draugelis
Why Young People Fly Fish, Part 1, with Austin Boswell
Avoiding casting pains, with Dr. Jason Smith
When Catch-and-Release Doesn’t Work, with Tim Traver
Fishing close to home, with Bon Iver’s Sean Carey
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