What are the little things that separate an inexperienced fly angler from an experienced one when it comes to sightfishing the salt with a fly rod? On this episode, John discusses some good habits to practice while sightfishing, to improve your odds of success in the salt.

There are a lot of positives when it comes to social media...it keeps us connected with friends, helps us build relationships, it even helps us grow our businesses. But there is one big problem with social media...It's a lie. We all struggle with it. You jump on your favorite platform to share your great day, your thoughts, your struggles...and you are bombarded with everyone else's perfect lives. This competiton for popularity has even infiltrated the world of fishing. Social Media constantly feeds us the illusion that everyone has it better than us, and it can steal your joy, and diminish your worth, if you don't see it for what it really is...

How many of you have broken a fly rod before? Fly rods aren't cheap, even cheap fly rods aren't cheap. And as much as we don't want to admit it, 99% of breaks aren't due to a poorly manufactured rod, they are due to user error. In this episode, I go through what I believe are the top 12 ways to break a fly rod. If you understand the most common scenarios where they break, you can avoid those situations whenever they arise.

When it comes to sight casting saltwater fish on fly, most anglers are concerned with whether or not they have the distance needed to reach fish. In reality, there are a few things that rank higher than distance when it comes to sight fishing success in the salt. Tune in to hear my opinion on the top 3 factors to "casts that catch fish".

What ruins a fishing trip more than bad weather, lockjaw fish or broken gear? The answer is unrealistic expectations...

Dealing with an anglers expectations is one of the most difficult jobs of a fishing guide. Whether the angler watched an epic YouTube video, saw someone's killer Instagram story, or heard a fish tale from a buddy, the expectations that form from these sources are often far from reality.

Even a good day of fishing can feel underwhelming if an angler has their sights set too high. Join John as he discusses how focussing on the experience, not the hero shots, and rolling with the punches will help us have an awesome time on the water.

Welcome to the True Tails Fishing Podcast. In our very first episode, John Mauser discusses the path from a childhood obsessed with fishing, to his current life as a saltwater fly fishing guide and fly rod builder on the Coast of North Carolina.

John also discusses his thoughts on why he started this podcast and where he wants to take it in the coming years.

Captain John Mauser is a fly fishing guide and rod builder based in Coastal North Carolina. Join along with John as he discusses life lessons from the water, tips on becoming a better angler, and the joy of experiencing the outdoors with good friends.