Tippets: Yogi Berra for Fly Fishing, Choosing Wading Shoes, Strategies for Structure

October 1, 2015 By: Erin Block

  • With the recent passing of baseball legend Yogi Berra, Kirk Deeter looks back on some of his famous quotes. And one in particular that applied to fly fishing: “You can observe a lot by watching.” The best anglers, writes Deeter, work from instinct, and “instinct works only if you’ve taken time to watch what’s going on beforehand.” Via Field & Stream.
  • Based from his own experience and mishap, get some great advice from Chad Shmukler on picking the right flats wading shoes for your needs and location. Via Hatch Magazine.
  • Rocks and logs provide good habitat for fish. And while most anglers hone in on the pools behind these structures, fishing in front of these structures can pay off as well. Learn more from Tom Rosenbauer via the Orvis Fly Fishing Learning Center.