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In TFC #13, Colton discusses how to choose the right fly fishing tippet based on your conditions. Tune in to hear when to use fluorocarbon versus monofilament lines and the advantages to both.

In TFC #12, Nate discusses how rock salt and ice melt runoff affects the health of your streams with a graduate student specializing in stream ecology, Corey Conville. Fly fishing is extremely dependent on the water quality. With over concentrations of minerals and pollutants, stream inhabitants can easily be killed off. Tune in to hear the major and minor effects rock salt and ice melt can have on macroinvertebrates and native fish populations.

In TFC #11, Nate discusses his recent trip he took with Evan Makuvek to fly fish New York steelhead from Lake Erie with Colton Orbaker. Tune in to hear the first episode of his story.

Nymphing 102 Crash Course | TFC #10 by The Fly Crate Podcast by TheFlyCrate.com

In TFC #09, Colton covers the basics of all things nymphing. Tune in to learn how to setup tight-line nymph rigs.

Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:11 – Today’s topic: Nymphing 101 Crash Course to cover the basics of nymphing 00:25 – 80% of a trout's diet consists of subsurface aquatic insects (nymphs & larvas) 01:05 – Fish at their level 01:14 – Put the nymph as close to the feeding fish as you can 01:20 – Fish are going to become bottom feeders during the Fall and Winter 01:35 – Midges are a constantly hatch during the winter months. These can be a reliable food source for fish. Shop our Midge & Euro nymph patterns at TheFlyCrate.com/fly-fishing-flies/nymphs-wets 02:12 - Fish the flies slow and low in slower pools and pockets 02:20 - Use an indicator in faster/deeper currents that you can not get close enough to 02:30 - Colton covers the uses of different types of indicators. Hard body indicators like a Thingamabobber can support heavier flies 03:00 - Yarn indicators like the New Zealand Strike Indicators are great for subtle takes and light flies 03:20 - Tab style indicators float high and never sink but you can not adjust it. Once it is on it's on 03:58 - Adjust your indicator so that it allows you to fish 1.5 to 2 times the depth of the water. So if the pool is 5 feet deep, position your indicator 7.5 to 10 feet up from your flies 04:22 - Instead of an indicator, you can use a dry fly 04:35 - Colton goes into specific detail of Euro-style nymphing and how you can convert your rod to tight-line or Euro-style nymph.

Go to TheFlyCrate.com/free-trout-flies to get your FREE barbless Euro Nymphing Assortment your first month when you join our Troutbum Monthly Fly Club plan.

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In TFC #08, Nate talks about how to get rid of those icy guides. Tune in to learn how to keep the ice off during the winter months.

Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:25 – Today’s topic: Easy Ways to Keep Ice Off 00:46 – Icy guides are your worst enemy 00:50 – There are a few remedies that prevent your guides from freezing over 01:00 – Olive oil cooking spray fantastic and affordable. Using one like Pam can save you a lot of time. Just remember to wipe off the excess 01:10 – Chapstick is another great remedy. Apply to your guides often as it wears off 01:30 – Keep reapplying cooking spray and chapstick when needed 01:40 - Silicone spray could be more of a permanent solution that I haven't tried. If you do, shoot me a message and let me know how it works 03:22 - You can safely remove ice from your guides by gently rubbing it with your fingers 03:40 - Slide the ice off the guides. Do not jam or force it off. This could damage your rod 03:45 - Water is much warmer than the air. Dip your iced guides in the water to melt it off 04:11 - Go to TheFlyCrate.com/free-trout-flies to get your FREE barbless Euro Nymphing Assortment your first month when you join our Troutbum Monthly Fly Club plan.

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