Introducing . . . The Riverside Video Series

by Domenick Swentosky | Oct 7, 2024 | 2 comments

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The Troutbitten Riverside Video Series is something I’ve wanted to bring to the Troutbitten project for a long time. And now, almost unexpectedly, it’s here.

Riverside . . . is a place for sharing some of the latest articles from Troutbitten and streamside thoughts. It’s a casual approach in my studio, with modest production, so the time commitment is far less than what I put into each video in the Fish and Film series.

Through the years, I’ve fielded many requests for this kind of video — basically a reading of Troutbitten articles. I’ve always liked the idea, but I wanted to do a little more with it. So I’ve taken some b-roll and mixed it in with the article read, just for some background, some ambience and a setting. Also,

In these spots, I may also take the time to share updates or candid thoughts about what’s going on in the fly fishing world or my life on the water.

We’ll see where it all goes. But I’m happy to share with you the first two episodes of Riverside. Here they are . . .

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Domenick Swentosky

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Hi. I’m a father of two young boys, a husband, author, fly fishing guide and a musician. I fish for wild brown trout in the cool limestone waters of Central Pennsylvania year round. This is my home, and I love it. Friends. Family. And the river.

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2 Comments

Steve Youel on October 12, 2024 at 9:14 am
Dominick, thank you to you and the rest of the gang for all the great content! If you cut the first 20” off the butt section of a store bought extruded leader and replaced it with 20” of 15# Maxima Chameleon would it provide the same advantages as the Harvey Leader? I think I know the answer. Go try it and see if it works. Thanks again for all you do. Love the on the water videos. Please keep it coming.a
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- Domenick Swentosky on October 13, 2024 at 9:34 pm
  Nah, wouldn’t even be close. I don’t mean to be argumentative, but the taper of the Harvey is very different than almost all store bought leaders.
  Cheers.
  Dom
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