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The Fly CrateHow to Choose Your Tippet | TFC #13In 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.
2018-01-2009 min
The Fly CrateHow do Ice Melt and Rock Salt Runoff Affect Your Streams? | TFC #12In 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.
2018-01-1217 min
The Fly CrateFly Fishing 30 Inch Chrome Steelhead From Lake Erie | TFC #11In 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.
2017-12-1812 min
The Fly CrateNymphing 102 Crash Course | TFC #10Nymphing 102 Crash Course | TFC #10 by The Fly Crate Podcast by TheFlyCrate.com
2017-11-1712 min
The Fly CrateNymphing 101 Crash Course | TFC #09In 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.co...
2017-11-1108 min
The Fly CrateIcy Hot? Easy Ways to Keep Ice Off | TFC #08In 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 chap...
2017-11-1004 min
The Fly CrateWinter is Here! 4 Easy Tips for Winter Fly Fishing | TFC #07In TFC #07, Nate discusses 4 easy fly fishing tips for winter. Seriously, don't get caught with your pants down without these. Tune in to learn how to kicka** in the winter months.
Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:25 – Today’s topic: 4 Lessons for Winter & Fall Fly Fishing 00:50 – Winter is great because no one goes out as much. That means you'll have the whole stream to yourself 01:20 – Colton is a talented fly fishermen 01:28 – He's been trying for ages to get me to come up to New York and fish steelhead with him. Then Nate tries to make a funny joke 01:40 – Tip #1 - Big fish like baitfis...
2017-11-0905 min
The Fly CrateWeight What? How to Use Weight Like a Pro | TFC #06In TFC #06, Nate discusses weight and why it is important in winter. Tune in to learn how you can use weight to kicka** in the winter months.
Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:19 – Today’s topic: How to Use Weight in Fall & Winter 00:30 – Throughout the winter months there is not a whole lot of topwater activity 00:52 – Nymphing and fishing streamers are your best bet, right now 01:02 – Trout migrate into deep pools and pockets in the winter, thus your flies have to get down deep 01:18 – Use split shots, tungsten putty, heavier flies, or build a multi-fly rig to get down deep 01:30 – Reusable tungsten putty from Orv...
2017-11-0805 min
The Fly CrateHow to Approach a Stream Like a Guide | TFC #05In TFC #05, Colton discusses what he does to approach a stream. Tune in to learn how you can maximize your day on the water and spook less fish in tight conditions.
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2017-07-2214 min
The Fly CrateYou're Killing Fish Unless You Hold Them Properly | TFC #04Fellow Fly Angler,
Today's podcast covers how you should handle fish so that you avoid unintentionally harming them.
Join us as Colton explains how to hold bass and trout. Handling fish properly is important when you practice catch and release. Otherwise, you may end up fracturing a bass's jaw, striping trout of their protective slime, or stressing the fish to death.
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2017-07-0415 min
The Fly CrateCommon Questions on Fly Fishing | TFC #03Fellow Fly Angler,
Today's podcast is loaded with tons of fly fishing tips and practical advice that is sure to make you think.
Join us as Colton answers a few listener questions and unveils the 2nd place winner of the Twig N Timber Contest! If you are not familiar with this contest, take a look at Twig 'N' Timber Archery and Outdoors on Youtube.
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2017-05-2219 min
The Fly Crate30 Minutes On Blue-Winged Olives with Ken Okorn | TFC #02Fellow Fly Angler,
This amazing podcast is loaded with tons of fly fishing tips and practical advice that is sure to make you think, "I can't believe I never thought of that." Not to mention, this is long overdue.
Join us as Colton answers a few listener questions and unveils the 3rd place winner of the Twig N Timber Contest! If you are not familiar with this contest, take a look at Twig 'N' Timber Archery and Outdoors on Youtube.
On this podcast we dive into the details and everything you need to know about blue-winged olives (BWO's) with a...
2017-04-1744 min