Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast · Dave Stewart

Streamer Season in the Ozarks with Chad Johnson (CJ's Reel Southern Podcast #10)

·40 min·3 clips
Chad Johnson reveals why letting your streamer hang motionless can trigger aggressive bites from big fish.
Chad Johnson discusses streamer fishing techniques for the Ozarks in January, covering the 'hanging' method, gear selection, and fly strategies. He also promotes the Streamer Love Fest event and emphasizes conservation by avoiding trout redds.

As heard by us

A practical lesson in holding a fly high, slow, and in the right water.

Chad Johnson turns the topic into a clean lesson in depth control. Buoyancy, fly choice, and line handling all have to work together if the fly is meant to stay in the top of the water column long enough to draw a take.

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Why you'd press play

If your fly keeps slipping too deep, this one shows why shallower, smarter adjustments can pay off.

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