Episode 166 - Steelhead Adventures With Chris Fleury

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The hosts and guest discuss their top five flies and share stories about fishing in different conditions. They also talk about the recovery of rivers after droughts and the impact on fish populations. The conversation then shifts to soccer, with one of the hosts giving an update on his coaching experience. They also talk about bucket list fish and offshore fishing. Chris shares his experiences with steelhead fishing trips and discusses the concept of naturalized versus invasive fish species. He explains that naturalized fish are species that have been in an ecosystem for a long time and no longer cause significant changes, while invasive fish are actively spreading and disrupting ecosystems. Chris mentions examples such as carp, lionfish, and snakehead. He also highlights the inconsistency in people's attitudes towards naturalized fish, such as rainbow trout being accepted while carp are often considered trash fish. The conversation touches on the taste of carp and the perception of catfish as a less desirable fish. In this final part of the conversation, the hosts and guests discuss the topic of catch-and-release fishing and responsible fish handling. They emphasize the importance of not overfishing and only keeping what you will eat. They also discuss the ethics of fishing guides who focus on limiting out and quickly moving on to the next set of clients. The conversation then shifts to fly fishing for smallmouth buffalo and tips for getting started with two-hand micro spay casting. They also discuss strategies for catching Rios in crystal clear water.

 

Takeaways

• The top five flies can vary depending on the fish species and fishing conditions.
• Rivers can recover quickly after droughts and fish populations can bounce back.
• Soccer coaching involves analyzing player performance and strategizing for future games.
• The participants discuss their soccer tournament and the possibility of winning the gold if they beat the top team in their division.
• They reminisce about the movie Waterboy and share trivia about the actress who played the mom.
• The conversation shifts to fishing, with the participants sharing their experiences and discussing their bucket list fish.
• They talk about offshore fishing and the excitement of catching different species of fish.
• Naturalized fish are species that have been in an ecosystem for a long time and no longer cause significant changes. Invasive fish are actively spreading and disrupting ecosystems.
• Attitudes towards different naturalized fish can be inconsistent, with some species being accepted while others are considered trash fish.
• Carp can be a good-tasting fish if caught in clean water and cooked well.
• The taste of fish can be influenced by the quality of the water they inhabit.
• Practice catch-and-release fishing and only keep what you will eat.
• Avoid overfishing and be mindful of the impact on fish populations.
• Question the ethics of fishing guides who focus on limiting out and quickly moving on to the next set of clients.
• When fly fishing for smallmouth buffalo, use smaller flies with short tails to increase hooking success.
• For two-hand micro spay casting, find a moving stream to practice in and consider getting lessons from experienced guides or anglers.
• When fishing for Rios in crystal clear water, be patient and try to provoke a reaction bite by irritating the fish with your fly.