Episode Description

 

Antoine Bissieux, a fly fisherman and guide, shares his experiences and insights on the Fly Fishing Insider podcast. He discusses his move to the East Coast, fishing the Strawberry River, and his approach to research and learning from the best anglers. Antoine emphasizes the importance of focusing on doing five things right rather than trying to catch a fish. He also explains the technique of skittering a fly and his leader setup with an indicator. In this conversation, Antoine Bissieux shares his insights and techniques for successful fly fishing. He emphasizes the importance of stealth and observation, highlighting that as long as the fish don't see you, they will take the fly. Antoine also discusses the effectiveness of a specific fly pattern and how it can work in various fishing locations. He introduces the OSCCP formula for fly selection, which stands for observation, silhouette, size, color, and presentation. The role of silhouette and presentation in fly fishing is explored, emphasizing the need for flies that look like food and are presented effectively. Antoine explains the technique of curve casting and the advantages of underpowering the cast. He also discusses the three zones of landing a cast: sacrificial zone, sight zone, and feeding zone. The conversation concludes with an introduction to Swim Well Fish Spray, a product that helps reoxygenate fish and reduce stress after being caught. Antoine emphasizes the importance of helping fish and the positive impact it has on both the fish and the angler.

 

Takeaways

 

• TFocus on doing five things right rather than trying to catch a fish.

• Skittering a fly technique allows you to change the direction of your fly to an upstream movement.

• Use a leader setup with an indicator to match the hatch and mimic the most important thing to the fish: food.

• Grease your leader and use Magic CDC flies for better floatation and presentation. Stealth and observation are crucial in fly fishing. As long as the fish don't see you, they will take the fly.

• The effectiveness of a fly pattern can vary across different fishing locations. It's important to experiment and find patterns that work well in specific environments.

• The OSCCP formula (observation, silhouette, size, color, and presentation) can guide fly selection. Paying attention to these factors increases the chances of success.

• Silhouette and presentation play a significant role in fly fishing. Flies should resemble food and be presented effectively to entice fish.

• Curve casting is a technique that can alter the movement of the fly upstream. Underpowering the cast and using specific rod movements can achieve this effect.

• Landing a cast in the sacrificial zone, sight zone, and feeding zone increases the chances of triggering a fish's feeding response.

• Swim Well Fish Spray is a product that helps reoxygenate fish and reduce stress after being caught. It benefits both the fish and the angler.

• Helping fish and minimizing their stress is important for their survival and the overall health of the ecosystem.

• Continual learning and improvement in casting techniques are essential for successful fly fishing.

• The joy of fly fishing lies in the process of observing, learning, and adapting to the environment and the fish's behavior.

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