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If fly fishing has an iconoclast, it's Tom Bie. As the publisher, editor, and owner of The Drake, arguably fly-fishing's most high-concept national magazine and certainly one of its best, Bie has made a conscious effort to cater to "the guides, instead of the guys who hire the guides." Don't miss this unique interview. |
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Phil Monahan is one of the most experience hands in the business when it comes to picking cover shots. After several years at the helm of American Angler magazine (and stints at Outdoor Life), he's been kind enough to share his extensive knowledge in this special slideshow-based podcast. To get the slideshow you'll need to watch this episode, CLICK HERE. Once the slideshow is loaded, be sure to push pause so you can keep pace with the commentary. |
SOME MONTHS AGO A FRIEND RECRUITED ME to teach her how to fly fish, and the first time I put a fly rod in her hands, she cast it more than 100 feet. Impossible? That all depends on the line. In this case, my friend was throwing a 15-foot two-handed rod with a 75-foot level shooting head. All she really had to do was get it all moving and then let go. And yet, despite achieving world-class distances, she would never have been able to catch a fish, because the line—constructed from scraps and lacking a proper taper—would not completely unroll. Though enjoyable to cast, this unconventional setup amounted to little more than a backyard plaything. If nothing else, however, it illustrates the importance of tapering to fly-line performance.
