Knowledge breeds confidence.

Today marks day 21 of 21 Days of Fly Fishing Education. It has been a wonderful journey so far, and the fun does not stop now. Weekly episodes of the Fly Fish University Podcast will still be uploaded every Wednesday morning. 

Onto today's topic!

Confidence is what sets great anglers apart, and it is something that is developed over time. Today's episode shares a few strategies for increasing your fly fishing knowledge, your skillset, and your level of expertise. This is done by surrounding yourself with people who know what they're doing, people that can get you on the right track, and ultimately putting in time on the water.

Lastly, enrolments for the final 2020 intake of the Fly Fishing Fundamentals Deep Dive program open TOMORROW at 8am PST! There is a great list of bonuses for this intake, including the first 10 enrolments receiving a 30 minute 1-on-1 coaching call. Enjoy today's episode!

"Is fluorocarbon worth it?"

This is a question that comes up so often, and one that definitely deserves an answer. While there are so many opinions on this topic, I think it is important to note that there are some key differences between fluoro and monofilament. From light refraction/absorption to density, visibility, abrasion resistance, stretch and price tag, today's episode covers the fluorocarbon vs. monofilament debate.

How to catch trout and char in search of a high-protein meal.

Egging is above and beyond one of the most effective fall strategies for targeting trout and char following salmon upstream on their spawning journey. Oftentimes fish will be found sitting directly behind spawning Chinook or Sockeye salmon, and today's episode covers a few proven "egging" strategies and tips!

5 knots that will serve you over the long haul.

Is knot tying an area you find confusing? Luckily, you don't have to know it all. You simply need a small handful of knots for a few different applications that will serve you over the long term. Today's episode talks 5 knots that every trout fisherman needs to know (and a bonus one!)

What if you had a system that allowed you to quickly choose a fly that was actually going to work?

The SELFBACTD method is something I developed a while back, and one that can definitely assist in helping you choose the right flies, regardless where you are or what you're fishing for. By assessing a short list of factors, we can better consider the size, profile, colour and weight of the fly we are about to choose. 

The SELFBACTD Method looks something like this:

Species
Environment
Light
Food source
Behavioural tendencies
Angling pressure
Clarity
Temperature
Depth/Distance

I've fallen so in love with this formula that I even decided to write a book about it, which is almost done! More details on that in the near future...

Actionable tips for the fall stillwater fly fishing season.

Today marks day 16 (!!) of 21 Days of Fly Fishing Education, and it has been such a great time sharing this knowledge over the past few weeks. Today we discuss stillwater fly fishing tactics in the fall months of September, October and even into November. Fish will forage voraciously in shallow water in search of staple food sources, and the fall can provide some of the year's most exciting fishing. 

Few experiences in fly fishing hold a candle to the excitement of boiling fish during a stonefly emergence. 

Dry fly fishing is, without a doubt, what draws so many freshwater anglers each year to fish moving waters. Watching a trout in excess of two feet in length poke their nose above the surface to vacuum down an unsuspecting insect never gets old. 

To go one step further would be to say that fishing a prolific Golden Stonefly hatch may be the epitome of dry fly fishing in itself. Today's episode talks a multitude of strategies and tactics for successfully fishing to fish that are looking up and keyed in during a stonefly emergence. 

What's the #1 thing people do to try and cast further?

They apply more effort! More effort, when applied at the appropriate time during the casting stroke, is a great thing and can certainly add distance when needed. However, a great casting stroke is built on timing. 

Watch some of the greatest casters in the world, and the fluidity of their stroke along with their ability to properly time the backcast transitioning into the forward cast are what make them so proficient. 

Today's episode marks day 14 of 21 Days of Fly Fishing Education, and discusses three actionable tips for increasing the distance in your casting stroke. 

Dealing with the hand we are dealt is part of fly fishing. 

Varying water conditions can be a tricky game sometimes. Today's episode marks day 13 of 21 Days of Fly Fishing Education, if this is your first time here I'd like to say welcome! Today's episode talks about how to navigate changes in water clarity, barometric pressure, and light conditions. Oftentimes our fly selection and fishing tactics can vary greatly depending on the conditions we are dealt at any given time. 

Three actionable tips for streamer fishing success.

Is there anything more fun than watching your favourite predator species high-tail it after a fly that is the length of a garter snake, and the circumference of a zucchini? Predator species love to chase down their food, but sometimes even the most aggressive of species can use a little coaxing.

Today marks day 12 of 21 Days of Fly Fishing Education, and we are talking three (and a half) tactics for increasing your streamer fishing success. This was a popular topic I noticed as I spent several months surveying over 800 anglers from across North America, and even Europe. 

Lastly, due to high demand, enrolments for a 2nd intake of the Fly Fishing Fundamentals Deep Dive program will be opening October 1st. If you're looking to make a serious upgrade on your fly fishing knowledge, skillset and expertise, this program is a great place to start. 

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