You are here:

Fly Fishing/Experts

ExpertAverage RatingsExpertise

Gary Tchida

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.75
  • Clarity of Response 9.58
  • Timeliness 9.58
  • Politeness 9.67
  • Total Questions 90
 My background includes 20+ years of freshwater fly fishing experience angling in a variety of conditions on lakes, streams, and rivers. I have knowledge of tactics on a number of species including Bass, Trout, Panfish, and Salmon to name a few. In addition to my knowledge of species, I am able to answer questions on gear and tackle selection.

Michael Banville

Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 18
 Can provide suggestions on where to fish, what types of techniques, fly selection, and times of year when anglers will see their best success in the Yellowstone, Jackson Hole and Bozeman/West Yellowstone fishing areas.

Michael Sinclair

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability N/A
  • Clarity of Response N/A
  • Timeliness N/A
  • Politeness N/A
  • Total Questions 11
 I can answer most questions regarding antique, collectible and fishable bamboo fly rods. I can also help with fishing tackle collectibles in general; rods, reels, lures, gadgets and accessories used by fishermen of yesteryear. I can't answer every question, but I can direct those to experts in each field.

Dan Fink

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Timeliness 9.83
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 19
 I'd like to focus on fly tying, though I am happy to answer questions about fly tackle and techniques. Any questions regarding fly tying tools, materials and techniques are welcome, and I always make a point to link to further reference materials (websites, books and videos) in my AllExperts answers. I am especially interested in teaching beginners how to get started in fly tying...it can be frustrating until you get the hang of it!

Recent Answers

2009-09-27 old sear roebuck and co.:

Hi Trevor -- sorry for the delay in answering. The value of any rod depends greatly on the length, number of pieces, weight of line it was designed for, color, decorative wraps, and if it has a celebrity's

2009-09-13 fly fishing:

Hello, The leader is the entire line that extends from the end of the fly line (usually monofilament) and it is what you tie your fly to. The tippet is the last 18"-24" of your leader that attaches to

2009-09-01 Leader length:

Ron, It really depends on what fly line, the type of fishing, and the fly you'll use. Generally speaking, if you are fishing for trout and panfish with a floating line and smaller type flies, you should

All Answers

Answers by Expert:

Ask Experts

Volunteer

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.