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Search Month: November 2025
PODCAST: Troutbitten State of the Union, Fall 2025 – Catching Up With the Shop, Books, Videos, Events and More
For our State of the Union 2025, my wife, Becky, joins me for a lighthearted look at what’s going on in the Troutbitten world. We talk about the upcoming leader sale in the Troutbitten Shop (December 1st). We talk about the book, the In Deep series, podcast plans, shop changes, a live podcast event, a Troutbitten Film Festival and the the New Trail Troutbitten beer.
Becky and I also read a few listener comments.
VIDEO: Waders On, Waders Off — Stop Wasting Fishing Time
Most anglers hate wasting their fishing time. So, what we do at the vehicle at the beginning and the end of the day matters. Waders on — waders off.
Having a routine and a system that works efficiently saves time. Likewise, boot storage and rod/reel prep goes a long way toward minimizing wasted time and getting us closer to the next cast.
PODCAST: Have Mono Rig and Euro Nymphing Styles Gone Too Far? (S17, Ep6)
Five or ten years ago, most tight line anglers were using a Mono Rig leader build with a butt section thick enough to mimic the functions of a fly line. But things have changed. Have Mono Rig leaders and tactics gone so far and become so common that these tools and these styles are actually hindering some angler’s growth?
Troutbitten On the Orvis Fly Fishing Podcast — Talking About Split Shot
It was a pleasure to once again be a guest with Tom Rosenbauer on the Orvis Fly Fishing Podcast. This time, Tom and I talked about split shot.
PODCAST: The Spawning Process of Trout (S17, Ep5)
Where, when and how do trout spawn in a river? The spawning process is arguably the most important event of a trout’s life. As long term anglers, we should understand the process — not only because we then know how to give trout their space, but because the process is a fascinating look at a fish that we spend so much time chasing.
Fly Casters, It’s Time for a Gut Check About Accuracy
Never forget what makes fly fishing unique. It’s our ability to place not only the fly on target but the leader and line at their own targets. All good anglers can hit the pie plate with an Adams, a Pheasant Tail or a Zoo Cougar. But have you thought about where the tippet and leader should land? That’s real accuracy.
PODCAST: What Flies Catch Big Trout?(S17, Ep4)
Sometimes, the goal is to catch the biggest trout in the river. In those times, what’s the best fly to choose?
Size, shape, weight, color, flash — whether it’s a dry fly, nymph, wet fly or streamer, what are the qualities of a pattern that we have confidence will interest bigger fish?
Stop Looking at Your Backcast
Admiring your casting loops makes you less accurate while also removing your focus from the water and your target. It’s a beginner’s habit that anyone can break in a couple of hours, And it’s worth it.
PODCAST: In Deep – Fishing Simply, With Craig Matthews (S17, Ep3)
Craig Matthews details the mysteriously attractive nature of pheasant tail flies for trout, while also sharing stories and philosophies around a simple approach to this sometimes complicated game of fly fishing.