Before the NATK podcast was a real thing, George Daniel helped me take it from concept to reality by recording 2 pilot episodes. This is the 2nd one. At the time, we were discussing having a subscription podcast that ran parallel to the regular NATK programming. This is the pilot of that series. In this epsiode, George gets deeper on Tenkara rigging, euro nymphing on a tenkara rod, small stream fishing, an unsung hero of the fly fishing industry as well as winter fishing - specifically for steelhead on a euro setup. There is a lot unpacked in short amount of time! We hope you enjoy!

Before I had a podcast, I wanted to see if I could actually pull this off, so I did a couple pilots. George Daniel was nice enough to co-host with me and we did an episode on Tenkara fishing. There is a LOT of fishy stuff in here and it's not just Tenkara-based. Grab your "telescopes" and strap in for this Season 1 PREQUEL!

In this first episode of our "how-to" journey we meet the cast, outline the trajectory of the season, and get started on learning how to fly fish. Lesson #1 is identifying the key differences between conventional angling versus fly fishing, we also do a deep dive on the most important attributes to the sport of fly fishing.

In this episode, we discuss what it means to fish "streamers." Streamers require their own approach and are often the gateway from conventional angling tactics

In this episode we go through the quintessential gear for the up-and-coming fly angler. From rod and reel, to waders and boots, to setup up and essential accessories. Read below for Lance's Go to gear!

In this episode we do an indepth introduction of the 3 main styles of fly fishing: Dry Fly, Nymphing, and Streamer fishing - the how, when and why's.

In this episode we go over the essential casting techniques required to fly fish successfully. You will learn how to achieve them, how to practice them, and when/how they are implimented.

90% of fish are in 10% of water. You can't catch fish unless you know where to find them. In Part 1 we explore how to find water that holds fish. In Part 2 we explore what parts of that should be fished

In this episode we explore the wacky world of fishing flies; the different styles they come in and when/where to implement them. Here is a list of the flies discussed in the show, enjoy!

In this episode we talk all about the heart and soul of fly fishing - fishing dry flies! Gear, Setup, and tactics are all discussed in this epic dry fly conversation.

In this episode, we open pandora's box and dive deep into nymph fishing...aka "nymphing." 90% of the time, trout feed subsurface, this technique is how we are most successful targeting them there. Strap in because this is Part 1 of a deep dive with one of the industry's leading nymph fishers, NATK co-host Lance Egan.

In this epsiode, we discuss the newly popular technique of "Euro-Nymphing. Origins, Gear, Tactics, all are discussed in this comprehensive episode, featuring the man who helped bring the technique to the masses and continues to be one of the world's premiere anglers, Lance Egan.

Season finale comes in hot with the secrets of fall fishing! Lance and Pablo talk shop around having success through early, mid, and late fall.  Lot's of juicy stuff in here and a few laughs as well!

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We asked our listeners to send in their deepest fly fishing questions and concerns.  They came through. In this 2 part series we answer those questions and also use them to prompt further discussions on topics ranging from general, technique, competition angling, etiquette and more! Hope you enjoy.

SHOW NOTES:
Lance and Devin's Confidence Flies Digital Book:
https://www.modernnymphingmasterclass.com/cf-and-mn-masterclass-thank-you-page
Devin Olson's Rod Selection Video:
https://youtu.be/dWFnXFQ5b5Y?si=s02UbLSUl6jmGT0U
Fly Fish Food Jig Streamers landing Page:
https://www.flyfishfood.com/pages/jig-streamers-landing-page?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=17665015380&utm_content=&utm_term=&gadid=&gad_source=2&gclid=Cj0KCQjwhtWvBhD9ARIsAOP0GohAd0OCeOq3rIeSowk0LiQB66kBx08CSU5ehrtQ6FNGa0GlLF_YJcAaAuejEALw_wcB

This is the season premiere! And what better way to kick it off than with a cheatsheet to success?! Lance goes through the mistakes he sees most commonly when guiding and in competition. Streamline your game with part.1 of "what NOT to do"!

In this episode we continue further down the list of Lance's most commonly seen fly fishing mistakes. It's a long one and there are a lot of really juicy things to think about and dissect in here. From tactics to fishing philosophy - we hope you enjoy! Fish on!

Big is not always better! Small stream fishing can be your ticket to ultimate seclusion and a truly unique fishing experience all together. Better yet, chances are, you have one near by. In this episode we break down the tactics, gear, places, and pain points of angling on smaller streams. It's a beast of it's own, albiet tiny!

Few sports have so much lore around them as our beloved fly fishing does...but how much of the "tails" (pun intended!) are true? Will your favorite myth get BUSTED? Or will it stand the test of time? Join us as we have Lance call true or false on the biggest claims in fly fishing.

Lakes, ponds, reservoirs...aka STILLWATER! These underultilized and underrated fisheries are often over looked by fly fishers who generally prefer fishing rivers or streams and tend to hyper focus on targeting trout. In part 1 of this 2 part series, we make a compelling case for stillwater fishing whether it be for trout or warm water species. Either way it's a LOT of fun and should be approached by fly anglers more regularly! Tune in as we break it down for you, gear, boats, flies, spools, lines, dad jokes...yea all that stuff.

We are back with part 2 of the Stillwater series! This time we get really detailed on rigging and techniques, shining some light on the deepest part of the stillwater game. Lot's to unpack here including Lance's modular leader recipe and tips on the "count-down" game!

We asked our listeners to send in their deepest fly fishing questions and concerns.  They came through. This is 2 part in the series where we answer those questions and also use them to prompt further discussions on topics ranging from general, technique, competition angling, euro-nymphing, etiquette and more! Hope you enjoy!!

Lance and Pablo return in the first episode of Season 3! This episode delves into winter fishing: when, where, and how to succeed during the cold months from November to March. Join us as Lance shares some useful hacks, fishing secretsm and tips that could enhance your skills and make your next winter jam sesh a success!

SHOW NOTES:
Antonio's Quill Midge
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnFLPBxwY4I

While fly lines & leaders are not the sexiest of subjects, they are still crucial to understand if you ever want to level up your game. In this episode Lance & Pablo go deeper into what makes up these lines and leaders: Materials, theory, formulas and use-cases. If you want to take your fly casting and fishing to the next level...START HERE.