ask the experts

Knowing how to cast is important, but so is knowing when to stop casting and start fishing.
Photo by Sandy Hays

while ago, we asked you to pose some questions for our panel of experts. Our latest question for them to chew on is: “What is the single most common mistake you see your clients make, and what can I do . . .

This Battenkill brown fell for a sparse marabou streamer fished on a floating line with no weight on the leader.
Photo by Phil Monahan

Last week, we introduced a new weekly “Ask the Experts” Column and asked you to pose some questions for our panel of experts. The first question comes from reader Alex Belonga, who . . .

The right drag setting can be the difference between a fish in the net and a “long-distance release.”
Photo by Chad Shmukler, Hatch Magazine

A few months ago, we introduced a new weekly “Ask the Experts” Column and asked you to pose some questions for our panel of experts. Our latest question for them to chew on is . . .

Taking the time to practice your casting will pay huge dividends on the water.
Photo by Eric Weissleder

A while ago, we introduced a periodical “Ask the Experts” Column and asked you to pose some questions for our panel of experts. The second question comes from reader Duke Hudkins, who wrote: “Best piece of advice you have gotten from someone . . .

Tying the dropper to the hook bend of the top fly is the most common method for creating a tandem rig.
Photo by Phil Monahan

Last year, we introduced a new weekly “Ask the Experts” Column and asked you to pose some questions for our panel of experts. Our latest question for them to chew on is: “How do . . .”

Guide Ivan Tarin of Salvelinus Fly Fishing selects a new pattern to try on a river in the western Pyrenees.
Photo by Sandy Hays

A couple years ago, we introduced a new “Ask the Experts” Column and asked you to pose some questions for our panel of experts. Our latest question comes from reader Jerry Seitz, who . . .

Practicing casting accuracy on your lawn can translate to more fish in the net.
Photo by Phil Monahan

Last year, we introduced a new weekly “Ask the Experts” Column and asked you to pose some questions for our panel of experts. Our latest question for them to chew on is: “What’s . . .

Knowing which bugs are likely to hatch can give you an an advantage on the water.
Photo by Patrick Fulkrod

Last year, we introduced a new weekly “Ask the Experts” Column and asked you to pose some questions for our panel of experts. Our latest question for them to chew on is: “What . . .