What’s up guys, I run a podcast called the trout wrangler podcast on YouTube and Spotify. As the host of the podcast and wanting to grow the show, what are some topics you would like to hear on the show if you were to listen? (Feel free to listen if you would like lol.) thank you all for your insight ahead of time!

I just got a 2/3wt Ross Colorado today and was looking for some fiberglass rod recommendations. I probably wouldn’t want to spend more than $300-$400 on the rod. Any line recommendations are greatly appreciated as well.

I wanna target salmon up in Alaska and roosters down in Baja, which rod(s) would you recommend?

I'm planning on fishing mainly creek chub trout and bass. I love ultralight fishing so I was wondering if a lower WT line means harder fight. but I have heard that's not really the case as a lower WT is more technique specific while something like 5WT is for "all techniques".

second question. what's the lowest WT I could go with for steelhead? and would 5wt be enough for rivers.

Howdy,

I don’t live in an area where I can fly fish easily. So I like to read fly fishing books and read fly shops weekly or daily fishing reports.

Currently I read the fishing reports of Gates Lodge in Grayling, Michigan.

I also read the fishing reports of the Driftless Angler in Viroqua Wisconsin.

It’s nice to read about how the fishing is, what are the good flies/how to fish them and the weathers impact on fishing. I feel like I can learn a thing or two.

Do you guys have any other recommendations for websites that have weekly or daily fishing reports? Idc if it’s in Alaska or the Smoky Mountains, it’s just kindoff nice to read.

Thanks,

Awhiteasscrack.

Looking for the best way to transport put together rods in a short truck bed. This would only be for short drives between spots, so ideally looking to use bungee cords and/or cam straps. Would also like to make sure the rods are protected from banging on the floor and side. How are others doing this? Would love to see pics. TIA!

It took forever finding stores that had all the rods I wanted to try out in my area, since it's not a fly fishing hot spot.

I would like to upgrade from my floppy soft sided fishpond boat bag to something with a smaller footprint and semi-rigid sides. EVA material appeals to me but damned if I'm paying What Fishpond and Patagucci are asking for theirs. Has anyone found a suitable alternative without the fly fishing gear mark up?

I know Patagonia makes good stuff and I like the company but sometimes a guy has to think with their wallet.

I carry a fair bit of gear in the boat so around 26-30L of storage is ideal. 6-8 reels/spools, 6 or so smaller fly cases and a bunch of other crap I have amassed over time that I'm sure I can't live without.

Picked up this Radian on ebay, no fish on the Deschutes yesterday but it sure was fun to cast!

I’m planning to go do some fly fishing tomorrow for stocked trout, it’s going to be in the high 30’s and low 40’s. The water is supposed to be high and murky from snow melt. Advice?

Is there any good fly fishing gear made in Canada? I'm looking for a sling pack that would be made locally.

Caught this 20” CHONK early January!

Doing a trip to the bulkley to fish steels for the first time. I'll have a single hand 8wt but need advise on line, tippet, flies, all the good stuff. Done a lot of dry fly fishing and small streamer fishing on a 5wt with a floating line but that's about it.

Had an hour before work to try the new setup. Got skunked but really enjoyed it. Any tips or recommendations would be appreciated, mainly fishing socal bays and surf.

So this was a random thought while driving home after a sesh yesterday. When I was leaving the lake, I was looking to see what beaches people were fishing. Then I noticed the vehicles. It looked like a Toyota commercial. I thought it was pretty neat as I drive an old Sequoia. Then I get to town and notice the same thing at the river. Pretty much every access point on my drive had a Tacoma. I remember when I was young, three of us would pitch in gas money and head out in my buddy’s mid 90’s Honda Odyssey (which was awesome) . Is everyone rich enough to buy a Tacoma now days, or did I miss a massive sales event? What do y’all use to get to your fishing spots?

Out of luck before I even start.