Orvis Fly Fishing Guide Podcast - Where Do The Steelhead Go? with Matt Thornton

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Matt Thornton [40:36] is founder and president of The Wilderness Calling, a nonprofit focused on conservation and protecting wild fish and places. He shares insights from their flagship study on steelhead ocean migration routes. They are using satellite tags to track these fish, marking a significant step in understanding their journeys. "We are the first people to have successfully deployed satellite tags on steelhead off of Oregon's north coast," Matt explains. This innovative approach aims to create a comprehensive map of their migration routes, helping to protect them along the way.

In the Fly Box this week, we have some great tips and questions, including: A tip from a listener on why local fly fishing clubs are a great resource, especially for new anglers. Can you explain Skagit casting to me? I have trouble explaining where my friends should cast when I take them out on my raft. What am I doing wrong? I had trouble during a heavy hatch connecting with fish. What should I do when there ios a really heavy hatch? Is it OK to use my headlamp when fishing after dark for trout? Do you think I can use my 5-weight Clearwater for peacock bass in Florida canals? I keep foul hooking fish when using a dry dropper. Any suggestions? How do you land a big trout when you are fishing on your own and only have a net with a short handle?

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