About this episode

Todd Tanner discusses river etiquette and fishing conduct to ensure a good experience for all anglers.

I don't like to use the word etiquette as that implies rules and we should be able to fish however we want as long as it's legal. But there are traditions and guidelines for conduct on trout rivers that ensures that everyone has a good day on the water without infringing on the rights of others. And they do sometimes differ depending on whether you are floating or wading, and even form one river to the next depending on how crowded they are. Todd Tanner [34:22] offers a very thoughtful and interesting approach to this subject with lots of anecdotes on what he has seen on the many trout rivers he's fished in his lifetime. Do boomboxes and dogs belong on trout rivers? Listen to what Todd has to say on those topics. In the Fly Box this week we have these questions and more: What do you think about the AI in relation to fly fishing? Does the Orvis Wading Staff really self deploy? How do I fish high, clear water? What do the trout do under this condition? How do I know when I am fishing deep enough for salmon and steelhead? My graphite ferrule does not seat all the way. Is this OK? Which sinking line is best for bass fishing? Brass is 7% heavier than stainless steel. Why don't we use…

People in this episode

Host: Tom Rosenbauer

Guest: Todd Tanner

Topics covered

• river etiquette
• fly fishing
• trout fishing
• fishing conduct
• fishing traditions

Keywords

• etiquette
• trout rivers
• fishing guidelines
• boomboxes
• dogs
• AI in fly fishing
• wading
• sinking line
• Helios D rods

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Orvis Company

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