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In this episode of the TCO Flycast, we sit down with Chris Frangiosa to talk Spey fishing, saltwater fly fishing, and how he got started in fly fishing, along with his path into the fly fishing industry at TCO.Leave us a comment with the topics or questions you’d like us to cover, and your question could be featured on the next podcast!Support this podcast by choosing TCO for all your fly fishing needs. With an online store and five Pennsylvania locations, we’re here to help you get on the water!TCO is North America's leading independent fly shop, trusted by anglers across the globe since 1990.More about TCO Fly Shop: https://www.tcoflyfishing.com/pages/our-locationsWebsite: https://www.tcoflyfishing.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tcoflyshopFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tcoflyshopYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TCOFlyShopStop by your local TCO Fly Shop!TCO Bryn Mawr834 W Lancaster Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010TCO Reading2229 Penn Ave, West Lawn, PA 19609TCO Boiling Springs2 East 1st Street, Boiling Springs, PA 17007TCO State College2030 East College Ave, State College, PA 16801TCO Muncy1203 Lycoming Mall Circle Muncy, PA 17756Chapters:(00:00) - Welcome to the TCO Fly Cast(01:30) - How Chris Got Into Fly Fishing(03:00) - Joining TCO and Growing the Business(05:00) - What Makes a Great Fly Shop(08:20) - Expertise, Research and Product Knowledge(11:20) - Time on the Water vs Online Research(13:40) - Best and Worst Parts of Working in a Fly Shop(17:40) - Elitism in Fly Fishing(19:05) - Favorite Types of Fishing(22:00) - One Trip Left Dream Destinations(23:45) - Fly Fishing Pennsylvania Locally(24:40) - Getting Started with Two-Handed and Saltwater Fishing(27:00) - Swinging Flies and Hook-Set Myths(29:40) - Permit Fishing Fundamentals(33:50) - Winter Fly Fishing Reality(35:25) - Rapid-Fire Customer Questions(38:20) - Stocked Trout, Wild Trout and Warmwater Fishing(41:20) - Final Thoughts and Invitation Thanks all for watching! Leave us a comment with the topics or questions you’d like us to cover, and your question could be featured on the next podcast!