Interview starts at 41:08
New York State’s Salmon River is one of those places you either love or hate —and some of us love and hate it at the same time. It’s an amazing resource, with large quantities of high-quality steelhead and salmon that are often chrome-bright and every bit as hot as their ocean-going relatives. It’s a beautiful river. It’s got great water for swinging flies. And then there’s the tough news. A river this productive will draw crowds, and some of them are not as well-behaved as most of us would like. But you can get away from crowds on this river, and Matt Ertzinger, veteran guide with Tailwater Lodge, shares his secrets on when to fish the river, how to avoid crowds, and what flies and tackle to use. Is it worth the trip? This podcast may help you decide.
In the Fly Box, we have the following tips and questions:
- Should I feel dirty about using Squirmies and similar flies?
- What rod can I use for bass in Mississippi and trout in Arkansas?
- Are there scuds and sowbugs in Eastern rivers?
- What advantages do the new Recon Euro-nymphing rods offer?
- Can I put a 9-weight line on my 6-8 weight reel?
- Can I prevent my fly line from stacking to one side of the spool?
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