I’ve had success fishing stillwater for trout when they’re feeding near the surface or hugging the bottom, but I struggle when they’re suspended in deep water—especially when they’re holding 10-20 feet down over a 40+ foot lake. A sinking line seems to pull the fly too deep, and an indicator setup doesn’t always get the right drift. What’s the best way to consistently present a fly at the right depth to these mid-column fish?

I’ve been targeting snook around docks, but getting a fly under there and into the strike zone has been a challenge. When I do manage to skip a fly under the structure, I either strip it too fast and pull it out of position, or I go too slow, and the fish lose interest. What’s the best way to accurately present a fly to snook holding under docks and keep it in the zone long enough to get an eat

I finally had my first shots at permit last week, and it was humbling. The biggest challenge? The wind. I had fish in range, but my leader kept kicking to the side, my loops collapsed on long casts, and when I did get a decent cast out, the wind seemed to kill my accuracy. How do experienced permit anglers adjust their casting and presentation to deal with serious wind conditions?

I recently got into Spey casting for steelhead, but I’m struggling to figure out the whole Skagit vs. Scandi vs. traditional Spey line debate. Some guys tell me I need a Skagit setup for easier casting, while others say a Scandi line will give me better presentations. Then there are full Spey lines, and I have no idea where those fit in. What’s the best way to choose a fly line for Spey fishing?

I’ve been Euro nymphing for years and feel confident in fast water and pocket water, but I struggle in slow, ultra-clear tailwaters where the fish are spooky. I’ve noticed that even a small amount of leader flash or unnatural drift seems to put them down. What adjustments should I be making to fool these highly pressured trout?