Fly fishing is an interesting mix of meditation and hunting. In order to successfully catch a fish one must be patient, and become one with the local fabric of the universe, recognizing its ebbs and flows. While attaining a certain level of meditation obviously helps, this is more to better sense where the natural rhythm of the river surrounds the fisherman and therefore where the fish will be, and by extension the best places to send the lure. With all of the information available, fly fishing podcasts have become popular as they allow the fisherman to do something else while they learn the ins and outs of fly fishing, becoming better fishermen even away from the river.
Tips and Tricks
Podcasts allow a person to learn some really great techniques and the theory behind them. The person hosting the podcast does all of the research, and then reviews the technique; if the technique is one that at least appears to help, however little, then the host will go into further detail about how the technique works and how it can be applied by anyone. This makes podcasts a great way to learn about all sorts of techniques, even if those techniques only apply in specific situations or require specific equipment. For those looking to become a more knowledgeable fisherman, podcasts are the way to go.
Gear and Locations
Some podcasts focus on gear while others are a virtual travelogue of great fishing locations. Gear reviews are always worth it, as there is always new technology or a renaissance of some sort of technique that takes advantage of some sort of gear, bait, or lure. There are even some great discussions on how to tie flies, using all sorts of material, and how they are best used. Of course, the best locations are looked at, as well as how what appears to be a bad location can be made into a good one; the location-based podcasts can easily help someone decide on where they will spend their vacation time.
Fly fishing podcasts are great for those looking to become even better fishermen than they are now. As they can be listened to wherever the person is, as they can be downloaded to be listened to later, For those looking for some interesting, educational material, podcasts definitely hit that sweet spot, making them great even while you are on the river itself and looking for something to listen to on the way to the next great fishing spot.