Fly Fishing Podcast on Leaders and Fly Casting by Harry Murray
In this months Fly Fishing Podcast I am discussing the many different leaders that I have designed and when I use these leaders. All of these leaders are hand tied knotted leaders which I prefer over the knotless leaders.
- At this time of the year (late February-March) I use a Trout Nymphing Leader that has two Murray’s Fly Shop Indicators on it. These cast smoothly and work well with my nymphs.
- In the spring I use a Classic Leader (either a 9ft or 7 1/2 ft.) for my trout fishing.
- The Bright Butt Leaders I use for my bass fishing from spring to fall. These leaders have a Murray’s Fly Shop Indicator that I use for strike detection but also as a depth indicator.
- I use the Fluorocarbon Leaders for my shooting heads and sinking fly lines.
- The Bass Bug Leaders I designed for the fishermen down south that are throwing size 2 or bigger flies.
- The Big Game Leaders I use in the Outer Banks or for saltwater fishing.
The second part of this months Fly Fishing Podcast covers the many types of fly casts and a discussion on when and how to achieve the perfect cast.
- Flip Cast
- Puddle Cast
- Lazy S Cast
- Pendulum Cast
- Roll Cast Strike
This is also the time of the year that many of you (myself included) like to hike into these remote areas and fish. I strongly urge you to be prepared before hiking into these remote areas. First, always have a map of the area you plan to hike/fish in your pocket or vest and keep it with you at all times. Second, I recommend carrying a Satellite GPS Personal Locator Beacon so that if you should fall or have a medical emergency someone will be able to find you. DO NOT rely on cell phones for maps or satellite service as many of these remote areas do not have cell phone service.
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