Podcasts about chironomids

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/561 Presented By: TroutRoutes, Togens Fly Shop Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Growing up with a fishing rod in my hand and the sprawling lakes of Kamloops, BC, as my backyard, I know the serene joy of fly fishing runs deep. Stanton, an old friend and seasoned angler, joins us to share his journey from humble beginnings to the evolution of his craft amidst the myriad challenges and triumphs of fly fishing. We wade through the currents of time, recounting the days of learning the ropes with simple gear and the familial bonds that are intertwined with the pull of the line and the dance of the fly. Stanton's narrative is a blend of personal reflection and a wider lens on the sport's progress, discussing how techniques like chironomid fishing took root and flourished in our local waters, thanks to innovators like his brother Patrick. As our lines cast further into the conversation, Stanton opens up about his hiatus from angling following his daughter's birth—a relatable pause for any parent—and his subsequent reeling back into the competitive sphere. Our chat navigates the shifts in fish populations, the integration of new fishing strategies, and Stanton's aspirations of representing Canada in national competitions. With a nod to the mark left by mentors such as Brian Chan and Phil Rowley, we recognize the intricate tapestry of competitive fishing, its history, and the fresh wave of talent setting their sights on the legacy of the sport. Tying it all together, Stanton brings us shore-side to discuss the vibrant world of fishing lakes and the lure of saltwater challenges. He skillfully guides us through the art of fly tying, revealing innovative techniques that give anglers the edge across seasons. From family roots to the professional crossovers between his classical guitar career and angling pursuits, Stanton's tapestry of passions is a reminder of the joy found in sharing our deepest interests with the community, be it through music, podcasting, or the timeless tradition of fly fishing. Episode Chapters (0:00:05) - Fly Fishing and Fly Tying Memories Nature's influence on Stanton's fly fishing roots in Kamloops, BC, including childhood memories, fishing techniques, and changes in the sport over time. (0:11:49) - Fish Population Changes and Fly Fishing Nature's changes in fish sizes, family life, competition fishing, social media, and family dynamics are discussed in this chapter. (0:16:27) - Parenting Challenges and Fly Fishing History Parenting challenges, competitive fishing, influential mentors, history of stocking lakes, evolution of fly patterns, passion, and commitment of angling legends. (0:20:00) - Fly Fishing Competitions and Patterns Notable figures, fly fishing innovations, competitive events, international challenges, and potential guest involvement in podcasts. (0:34:22) - Fishing Nature's excitement of fly fishing for coho and chinook salmon in British Columbia, differences in techniques and locations, and the anticipation for prime fishing season in lakes. (0:46:07) - Fly Tying, Togens Fly Shop, and Fishing Reflections Product development, sponsorships, podcasting, and fly tying are discussed, highlighting freedom, support, and simplicity in the fishing industry. (0:55:25) - Fishing Lakes Nature's fly-tying techniques for effective Chironomids, scuds, and Mayfly nymphs in specific lakes from April to July. (1:04:27) - Salt Water Fishing, Classical Guitar Playing Nature's saltwater fly fishing for striped bass and bluefish around Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard, and a conversation with classical guitar teacher Stanton. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/561

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/LZ1  Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors      Do you know what a Littoral Zone is? Did you know it's the most productive part of the lake? Phil Rowley takes us into stillwater fishing and explains what this new Littoral Zone Podcast is all about. He describes which is the best rod for stillwaters and why.   Phil gives us the step x step process to find fish in lakes. Click the button below to listen to the podcast and find out all of the answers to help you find fish on your next trip.  Littoral Zone Show Notes with Phil Rowley 01:33 - Phil explains what is the perfect stillwater fly rod to use. He recommends a rod between 5 and 7-weight, preferably 9.5 or 10 feet long. A longer rod will help with roll casting on the lake. 04:146 - We find out what is the best motor for stillwater fishing. Always use the most powerful electric motor you can find. Phil uses a 55 lbs Minn Kota motor. There is a photo of a motor below but not the exact model that Phil uses. Make sure to use a lithium battery to help with reducing weight and last much longer. 06:03 -  Phil describes which is the best indicator color to use. He likes hot pink and hot orange for bright days.   07:58 - Phil talks about how to find trout in stillwaters. Trout are cruisers in lakes and may live in one part of the lake for their entire life. Lakes can be intimidating because of their size.   09:55 - We cover the three things you need to know to find fish: comfort, protection, food, and observation. 10:09 - Comfort is one major factor to consider when finding fish in terms of water temperature, weather, and seasonal changes. The warmer the water gets, the less oxygen it holds. 50 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit is the key temperature for trout in lakes. Water temperature also affects the food that fish eat.   12:24 - Lower a thermometer with a cord into the lake to find the 50 to 65-degree prime window.  12:40 - Weeds also give off oxygen so there will be more fish around weeds. Tributaries to lakes can also be good places to find cool water and fish during the summer months. 15:35 - Lakes go through seasonal changes. During the changes, it can affect where trout will be in the lake. You can find fish in shallow waters just after ice comes off when it is stratified. Different temperatures of water temperature will not mix.   17:31 - During the summer the lake will be mixed and fish may be in deeper waters especially as things get warmer.   19:08 - Wind can affect how you can find fish. Foam lines can be key places to find fish as well.   19:45 - The next factor is protection. These are things that give the trout confidence to come in and feed. Light, structure, vegetation, and depth are keys. Algae is one key factor.  Rippled service helps fish to find comfort.   22:30 - Light is a key factor. Generally, fish are in shallow water during the morning and evening and deeper during the day.   23:07 - Structure is another factor in finding fish. Trout like bass love structure but they don't hold on to points. They cruise edges and ledges. Drop-offs, points of land, and other transition zones are where fish will be. 23:58 - He discusses the three basic zones or areas of a lake. The shoreline area, shallow shoal area, and deep water zone. The shallow shoal area is the grocery store of the lake because it's influenced by light which stimulates plant growth and provides oxygen for the fish. 27:47 - Use the land adjacent to the lake to show you what the slope of the underwater lake looks like. If the bank is at a steep angle into the lake then the slope of the river may be steep. 29:00 - Always think about transitions. Phil spends his time around these areas and a beaver lodge could be another great area to focus on.   29:58 - Bathymetric maps are a key to finding fish. This is a map with a series of lines that shows the depth of the water. Google maps can work great as well. 31:25 - Sounders are very helpful for finding fish. These are also known as fish finders but Phil calls them sounders because they help you find structure and not just fish. Look for changes in depth around structures. Phil likes the Hummingbird Helix 7. 33:15 - The third piece of finding trout is food. If you find the food, you will find the fish just like the grocery store for humans. Weed beds provide oxygen, protection, and the majority of the food.   34:45 - A throat pump is an important tool.  Here's a link to Phil's website and the tool. It helps you identify the prey items and size of insects.  It is not a stomach pump.    36:23 - We find out how to use a throat pump and why you should not squeeze water into the mouth. Phil talks about the best way to do it so you avoid pushing your sample away from you. White margarine containers can help to hold your sample. You can also discover feeding activity from a throat pump sample. 40:00 - Chironomids are the most widespread food source in lakes so it's very important to understand these insects. The smaller the insect, the earlier it emerges in the season.  42:15 - The power of observation brings it all together. When you get to the lake, start by spending 15 minutes turning over rocks and looking for what bugs are out hatching or flying. An aquarium net can be very useful as well as spider webs. 44:45 - He mentions the two-fish rule. If a fish rolls once, take a look. If it rolls twice, you want to go over and investigate what's going on. So, look for an activity.   45:37 - Pay attention to other anglers to find out if they are catching fish. Binoculars can help you see what's going on. Find out if they are catching fish and what they are using.   48:38 - Phil notes DRP: Depth, Retrieve, Pattern. Do you have your fly at the right depth? Are you moving the fly at the right pace and not too fast? Lastly, think about your pattern.  50:10 - Phil loves the drogue which is part of the loch-style fishing.   53:00 - We cover what retrieves to use and when to slow or speed up your rate of retrieve. Vary your retrieve horizontally and vertically. Make sure to fan cast. 54:32 - The sweep line from RIO is one of Phil's favorite lines for stillwater fishing.   Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/LZ1 

Want to learn more about fishing midges? Wonder how to fly fish through the entire lifecycle of a chironomid? Want to learn more about special leaders and tippets when fishing a midge pattern?  Take an adventure with Dave Stewart of the Wet Fly Swing Podcast and Phil Rowly the author of The Orvis Guide to Still Water Trout Fishing. The guys provide some valuable intel when fishing midges. This is an interesting topic for anyone who wants to fish or currently fishes midges.    

In this powerhouse episode is everything midges (Chironomids).We are joined by the dynamic duo of stillwater fly fishing; Phil Rowley and Brian Chan!  We lean a bit heavy on the pupa stage, but get into the weeds a bit on size, color, presentations, life cycles, and all kinds of great stuff....including Mackarel burritos and Bison Burritos. So much to mention, but you just gotta listen! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bearfish/message

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/243 Sponsor: https://wetflyswing.com/koffler Brian Chan is on the show today to share his story and some huge tips on fly fishing trout lakes.  We find out how he ended up with a tech. Job that got his foot in the door.  We also find out how Kamloops has changed since my dad started fishing the area in the 1960's. Brian is a Stillwater guru and has been teaching and sharing his wisdom for many years now.  He started in Kamloops in 1974.  We find out what fishing naked is about and when you'll want to implement the slow hand twitch retrieve. Show Notes with Brian Chan - Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC turned into a good thing for the lakes of BC and is a good place to start your trip - Stillwater BC Facebook group is a great resource to dig in further. - The Casting Loops Fly Shop in the valley view area of Kamloops, - Phil Rowley was on in episode 34 as well as Denny Rickards - GoFishBC.com to find stocking rates so you can identify a quality lakes.   Make not of the lakes that are stocked very lightly with triploid trout. - Morris and Chan and their Fly Fishing Trout Lakes book. - The quick release indicator and StillwaterFlyFishingStore.com - Jack Shaw had two huge books in the 1970's. Jack Shaw is the guy who pioneered chironomid fishing and was Brian's big mentor. - FlyGuys.net in kamloops - The Blob pattern - Denny Rickards was on the podcast here - The Stillwater app is a great resource for all anglers. - The chironomids masterclass with April Volkey - Sport Fishing on the Fly TV Show You can find Brian at RiseformFlyFishing.com Conclusion with Brian Chan Brian Chan brings the good stuff today as he breaks down the history of the great Kamloops area and some tips on getting started with your first trip.  We find out how the interior was opened up from the new Canada highway. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/243book on the market.

Phil Rowley is a stillwater icon. Author, presenter, fly tier and instructor, Phil has shared his knowledge and paved the road for countless anglers. I was excited to finally have him on the show to learn more about his introduction to the fly fishing industry. In this episode of Anchored, we discuss chironomids, triploids, feeling boxed in, and how went from working in an insurance office to working full-time in the fishing industry.  I am super excited to let you know that yesterday we opened up the doors to our highly anticipated Chironomid Fishing Masterclass with Brian Chan! You can find it at https://courses.anchoredoutdoors.com/courses/chironomid-fishing-with-brian-chan

What holds so many people back from casting further, can you fish chironomids all year, and is fluorocarbon always the answer?Today marks yet another episode of Q&A Friday on the Fly Fish University Podcast where we take questions from readers and listeners all around the world. Today's topics are some things we can look at to greatly increase fly casting distance in a short period of time, chironomid fishing in the summer and fall, and the when and where of fluorocarbon vs. monofilament. Want to submit a question? Reach out to support@flyfishuniversity.com and fire away!

Chironomid season is right around the corner (providing we are allowed to leave our houses!), and these are three patterns that have proven themselves to be highly valuable year after year. Pre-Order the 90 Minute Fly Fisherman here: www.iffclearning.com/courses/90MFFChironomid Tying Mastery - https://www.iffclearning.com/courses/chironomid-tying-mastery

What is fishing chironomids "naked"? It is the art of fishing chironomid pupa without the use of a strike indicator or swivel. This is something that we receive a ton of inquiry about, that deserves to be covered in detail. This episode is sponsored by our brand new Stillwater Success 6-Week Coaching Program. In this transformative 6-week course, we are taking on a small group of students and truly pouring on all of the knowledge and expertise possible to make you an expert before the 2020 season even starts! To apply for enrolment, head to http://interiorflyfishingco.com/stillwatersuccess Click here to download "The Chironomid Fishing Handbook: 51 Tips for Chironomid Fishing Success"

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/103 Fishing Trips: https://wetflyswing.com/destination I sat down with Jeff Perin from The Fly Fishers Place Fly Shop out of Sisters Oregon.  We dig into stillwater tips and tricks and hear about the direction that Jeff took his life after a deep connection with his grandparents got him started. We focus on lakes of the NW and how he catches fish in the shallow and deep water.  We get into the top 3 and why entomology is so important.  Chironomids, calibetis, leaches and followed by terrestrials.  Find out about a typical day on East Lake as Jeff's break it out step x step like we love to do. Hosted Fly Fishing Trips with Dave: https://wetflyswing.com/destination Show Notes with Jeff Perin (Updated links and times here: https://wetflyswing.com/103) Phil Rowley was on the show in episode 34 and Denny Rickards was on in episode 64 both focused on stillwater. Jim Klug was on the podcast in episode 87 and was an old friend of Jeff's. Cameron Mortenson was in episode 88 and noted the Eagle Claw Glass rod as Jeff mentioned here. The chironomid life cycle and the importance for trout fishing.  The pupal process and the emergence process can be huge if you hit it just right. Jeff notes the Almost Dun which is tied on a scud hook and throws the tail below the surface film.  It looks like the nymph has got to the surface and is pushing its way up through the water. Rick Hafele was on in episode 37 and covered entomology with a focus on rivers. The Century Drive Nymph and the Griffiths Gnat are great adult patterns. We go into the calibetus also know as the speckled winged quill. The Hewes Craft Open Fisherman boat is one of Jeff's current goto boats for lakes. The Rio Sweep Series lines are perfect for Loch-Style fishing that we talk about here.  Jeff thinks the Loch-Style is the next big thing. Bugs of the Underworld is a great video for learning about entomology. The Hatch Guide for Lakes by Jim Schollmeyer is another great book if you can find to help increase your knowledge. The Stillwater App by Rowley and Chan is a great tool to use while out on the lake. The Outside article tells the Steelhead Joe article. I did read this article and it really it home for me because I could see how I could be a steelhead Joe at a past point in my life.  Please read if you get chance to appreciate the power of this story The 2-2-2 The top 2 Flies - #1:  The black foam beattle and the Purple Haze are Jeff's 2 goto patterns. Jeff talks about his mono tip fro getting the fly to the correct location and depth.  Take a look at this photo that Jeff shared. You can find Jeff at the FlyFishersPlace.com. or GreenDrakeHatch@gmail.com to connect with Jeff. Resources Noted in the Show The Hatch Guide for Lakes by Jim Schollmeyer Videos Noted in the Show Bugs of the Underworld - Stoneflies Conclusion with Jeff Perin Jeff talks about the dry fly, when to wind drift, the Lock-Style and all of the above for stillwater fly fishing.  We here how Jeff gets his clients into fish on the many amazing cascade lakes.  We dig into entomology and what you need to know to find the fish. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/103 Fishing Trips: https://wetflyswing.com/destination

Brian Chan is a Canadian icon. Biologist, teacher, guide and groundbreaker, Brian is the man behind Interior British Columbia’s trophy stillwater fishery. Brian has dedicated his entire career to better understanding trout behaviour and diet.  I’ve been a huge fan of Brian’s for years, so I was ecstatic to have the opportunity to sit down with him to discuss his success with his renowned stocking program, plus his experience with triploids, chironomids, chaoborus, and... boobies. Buy Brian's Books: Fly Fishing Trout Lakes, Flyfishing Strategies for Stillwaters, 

There are many was to fish, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. Today on The Outdoor Narrative, I'm talking about a particularly good way for anglers to catch fish while fly fishing on stillwater lakes — fishing with chironomid patterns.  An adult chironomid is a small winged fly that looks like a mosquito, only without the biting parts. It is extremely common in lakes, and fish will feed on the pupal stage of this insect, when it rises from the lake's bottom and moves to the surface to hatch.  Chironomid fishing has become the dominant style of fly fishing in B.C.'s Interior in the spring and early summer as anglers match size and colours of this little insect to target rainbow trout.  But learning to fish with chironomids isn't easy. There is a short steep learning curve and many small technical details to master. Today I'm walking through the basics ….

When to retire? Derek Bell and Late Lunch listeners had their say! Adam Dunne has inherited a treasure trove of his Drogheda family history. Dr Declan Murray knows all about Chironomids and Gerry being an angler wasn't behind the door in his knowledege either!!! We also heard about another big Lottery winner in the Northeast and Pharmacist Kathy Maher joined us to talk about viral ailments but especially the upsurge in cases of measles, mumps and chicken pox. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Show Notes:   https://wetflyswing.com/phil-rowley-stillwater-fly-fishing/ I had the pleasure of interviewing Phil Rowley to discuss stillwater trout fishing. We covered sinking lines, rod length for lakes, how to match the hatch, fly tying and chironomid behavior on top of much more. To be totally honest I've been a little out of the loop on lakes as of late and Phil sheds light on a number of techniques that I have never used before.  You don't want to miss this episode if you are interested in fly fishing lakes!   Show Notes from Phil Rowley Fly Patterns for Stillwater by Phil Rowley Brian Chan  Conquering Chironomids DVD Gary LaFontaine - Caddisflies A few of Phil's fly patterns ---> The Chromie and The Collaborator and the Balanced leech A book Phil noted that was an influence --->  The Gilly  (A fly fishing guide to British Columbia) Jack Shaw (The Father of Chironomid Fishing) Gary Borger (Designing Flies) and Doug Swisher (Fly Tying) The Stillwater App  The Facebook page for the new app that will put Phil's knowledge inside your pocket! The Boise Fly Fishing show and a few others where you can find Phil over the next year   You can Find Phil Here: http://www.flycraftangling.com/ http://stillwaterflyfishingstore.com/ https://www.instagram.com/flycraftphil/ https://www.facebook.com/PhilRowleyFlyFishing/ https://www.youtube.com/user/FlyCraftAngling Click on the link below to get all of the show notes and links: https://www.youtube.com/user/FlyCraftAngling

“I love the fact that I can go out and learn something new each and every time on the water” -Ernie Gulley Today’s guest is a stillwater icon of the eastern Sierra and a master of Crowley Lake. Ernie Gulley has been fishing and now... The post EP042: Ernie Gulley – Mr. Crowley shares the Secrets of Crowley Lake, Tactics for Stillwaters Everywhere and the life cycle of Chironomids appeared first on Reno Fly Shop | Northern Nevada Fly Fishing Outfitters.

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