Peter McLeod walks through his go-to saltwater gear for targeting Giant Trevally and other flats species — from heavy-duty reels and versatile big game rods to high-strength lines and beefy leaders for abrasion resistance.

He explains reel choice, backing and line profiles, spare lines, essential tools like pliers and polarized glasses, and his favorite fly patterns and hooks for surf and flat fishing in the Seychelles.

In this episode of Waiting Wisdom, Paolo Pacchiarini talks predatory fly fishing from northern Italy, introducing his new wide Dragon Tail fly and explaining how tail vibration, fly choice, and presentation attract pike, musky and other predators.

He covers tackle selection — hooks, leaders, lines, rods and reels — plus techniques for setting the hook, leader length, and adapting color and retrieve for different water conditions and fish behavior.

Mauro Mazzo discusses his new book co‑authored with Yvon Chouinard and Craig Matthews, focusing on the versatility of pheasant tail patterns and how a few simple flies can work for many species and conditions.

The episode also covers nymphing techniques (including Euro nymphing), dry and wet fly approaches, rod and leader choices, practical tips on drift and weight, and a call to support river conservation.

Learn more about the book: https://bit.ly/4mZaLjt