PODCAST: The Blue Liner’s Bible — Dry Flies On Small Streams (S16, Ep3)

by | Aug 10, 2025 | 5 comments

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We’re here to break down small stream dry fly fishing. We’re tackling dry flies first in this series, because fishing dries on small water puts you in a great position, with the necessary skills, to fish the other disciplines of nymphs, streamers and wets.

In this episode, my friend, Austin Dando, and I walk through the gear, the approach, the casting, some philosophies and strategies for fishing dry flies on small streams. This topic is at the heart of the Blue Liner’s Bible. It’s a great conversation, with a few stories and a lot of information.

Resources

READ: Troutbitten | Favorite Small Stream Leader — Formula, Reasons and Stories
VIDEO: Troutbitten | The Corner Cast – Why Rounding the Corner Might Be Better Than a Roll Cast
VIDEO: Troutbitten | The Lagging Curve Cast – Dead Drifts for Days
VIDEO/ AUDIO: Riverside | Twelve Small Stream Casting Tips
READ: Troutbitten | Category | Small Stream Fishing
READ: Troutbitten |  Tag | Small Stream Fishing
PODCAST: Troutbitten | What to Love About Small Stream Fishing – S7,Ep6
VIDEO: Troutbitten | Fish and Film – Mountain Water Memories

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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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5 Comments

  1. Rich Pospula on August 11, 2025 at 1:09 pm

    Dom,
    You are still playing episode 2 in the slot for episode 3…….
    rich

    Reply
    • Domenick Swentosky on August 11, 2025 at 1:15 pm

      Yup! Sorry, Rich. It’s fixed now. Thanks for the heads up.

      Dom

      Reply
  2. Matthew Wilson on August 11, 2025 at 4:59 pm

    Snakes can suck it.

    Reply
  3. John Bordick on August 30, 2025 at 5:37 pm

    Hi Dominec I just listened to ep 3 season 16 on dry flies in small streams. I really liked it, being new to fly fishing. But as I listened I felt like you were talking about all the streams I fish in north central PA. A small stream to me is one that I can cross in 2 steps and I just don’t feel comfortable fishing in them. The streams I usually fish are between 30 feet and 100 feet. But your suggestions on gear and presentation were wonderful. I have read many of your articles and watched a number of your videos. YouTube present well and you don’t shout at me. Love your stuff; keep up the good work.

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  4. John Bordick on August 30, 2025 at 5:37 pm

    Hi Dominec I just listened to ep 3 season 16 on dry flies in small streams. I really liked it, being new to fly fishing. But as I listened I felt like you were talking about all the streams I fish in north central PA. A small stream to me is one that I can cross in 2 steps and I just don’t feel comfortable fishing in them. The streams I usually fish are between 30 feet and 100 feet. But your suggestions on gear and presentation were wonderful. I have read many of your articles and watched a number of your videos. YouTube present well and you don’t shout at me. Love your stuff; keep up the good work.

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