FlyLab - Get to Know - The Angler - Andrew

Fly Fishing Insider Podcast

Andrew from www.Flylab.fish discusses their mission to provide unbiased and trustworthy reviews for fly fishing products. He also shares insights on big trout fly fishing, including the behavior and feeding patterns of big fish. Andrew emphasizes the importance of understanding when and where big fish are most active, as well as the need for strategic fishing techniques to target them. He also discusses the use of heavy tippet and medium action rods for landing big fish. In this conversation, Andrew Steketee shares his insights and tips on fly fishing for big fish. He discusses the importance of technique and approach when fighting and landing big fish. He emphasizes the need to be patient and let the fish make its initial run before gaining control. Andrew also highlights the significance of situational awareness, including observing the water depth, speed, and clarity, as well as being mindful of one's presence and noise. He stresses the importance of checking knots regularly and using sharp hooks. Andrew also mentions the psychological aspect of fly fishing, where belief and confidence play a crucial role in success. He concludes by encouraging anglers to be methodical, observant, and open to learning from experienced fishermen. Takeaways

• www.Flylab.fish provides unbiased and trustworthy reviews for fly fishing products.
• Understanding the behavior and feeding patterns of big fish is crucial for successful fly fishing.
• Big fish often break patterns and can be found in unexpected locations.
• Using heavy tippet and medium action rods can help land big fish.
• Strategic fishing techniques, such as targeting specific fish in a pod, can increase the chances of catching big fish. When fighting big fish, let them make their initial run before gaining control.
• Be patient and observant, paying attention to water depth, speed, and clarity.
• Regularly check knots and use sharp hooks.
• Belief and confidence play a crucial role in fly fishing success.
• Learn from experienced fishermen and be open to continuous learning and improvement.

Sound Bites

• "FlyLab is trying to strip away bias and provide trustworthy reviews for fly fishing products."
• "Big fish have different feeding patterns and behaviors, and understanding them is key to catching them."
• "To catch big fish, you need to fish in areas that are hard to reach and use heavy tippet."
• "Let them run that first, get that energy out, and then I'm like, okay, now I'm starting to fight them and horse them like I can."
• "He's just going up and down. You're just, you're coming up tight."
• "Yeah. God saved the queen, right?"

Chapters 00:00Unbiased Reviews and FlyLab.fish 08:42Understanding the Behavior of Big Trout 32:05Mastering the Art of Fighting Big Fish 39:14The Importance of Situational Awareness in Fly Fishing 46:21The Significance of Sharp Hooks and Secure Knots 56:26Learning from Experienced Fishermen