Fighting trout in a river, creek or stream is all about the currents. So for this episode of our seven part skills series on fighting big fish, we talk about fighting fish upstream, downstream or across. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each angle? And what about current depth? Should we aim to fight the fish in the lower, middle or top part of the water column? And finally, we talk about the fighting zones in a river, meaning, what types of water are a safe choice for fighting the biggest trout of your life?
Articles in the Category The Troutbitten Podcast
PODCAST: Fighting Big Fish #3 – Fighting Them Fast – S20, Ep3 (VIDEO and AUDIO)
Fighting trout in a river, creek or stream is all about the currents. So for this episode of our seven part skills series on fighting big fish, we talk about fighting fish upstream, downstream or across. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each angle? And what about current depth? Should we aim to fight the fish in the lower, middle or top part of the water column? And finally, we talk about the fighting zones in a river, meaning, what types of water are a safe choice for fighting the biggest trout of your life?
PODCAST: Fighting Big Fish #2 – Where to Fight Them – S20, Ep2 (VIDEO and AUDIO)
Fighting trout in a river, creek or stream is all about the currents. So for this episode of our seven part skills series on fighting big fish, we talk about fighting fish upstream, downstream or across. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each angle? And what about current depth? Should we aim to fight the fish in the lower, middle or top part of the water column? And finally, we talk about the fighting zones in a river, meaning, what types of water are a safe choice for fighting the biggest trout of your life?
PODCAST: Fighting Big Fish #1 – The Hooks Set and What Comes First – S20, Ep1 (VIDEO and AUDIO)
For Season 20 of the Troutbitten Podcast, we have seven episodes lined up for a Skills Series that’s all about how to land the biggest fish of your life.
Because, when you do hook the big one — that one you’ve been waiting for — a Whiskey, a Namer or the best fish of your life, you want the skills for fighting big fish with confidence. You want these habits to be engrained into your muscle memory, because you don’t have time to think about this stuff when the biggest fish of your life shows up . . .
PODCAST: Freewheelin’ – Out of Town Guides, Wet Flies, Stocking, etc. S19, Ep10 (VIDEO and AUDIO)
In this Season 19 finale of the Troutbitten Podcast, we tackle a grab bag of topics. We call these episodes the Freewheelin’ Troutbitten. The last half hour is dedicated to our most important conservation message — stop stocking over wild trout.
PODCAST: The Airing of Grievances — Five | S19-Ep9 (VIDEO and AUDIO)
This is the fifth annual Airing of Grievances episode. We do it to have some fun, and we do it because it’s helpful to call out the bad things and try to make them better.
We also do this because Frank Costanza from Seinfeld once said . . . “I gotta lotta problems with you people, and now . . . you’re gonna here about it.”
So we’re here to complain about things, to clear the air and to get things off our chests about the fly fishing industry. And that means just about everyone involved.
PODCAST: Learning From Other Species and Other Styles | S19-Ep8 (VIDEO and AUDIO)
Here’s a good talk about other styles and other species, and how using a spinning rod or baitcaster can open up your fishing world to a more complete set of skills and a better understanding of . . . fishing.
PODCAST: Tech Talk About Boots, Waders and More – In Deep with Kevin Sloan – S19,Ep7
Over the last few decades, fishing apparel has undergone a dramatic evolution. Today, we expect more than ever from our boots, waders, jackets, and shirts because we’ve grown accustomed to the advantages of purpose-built gear that’s ready to deliver.
Comfort, support and durability are the hallmarks of great fishing gear. So I sat down with Kevin Sloan, the founder of Skwala fishing, for a look at where the industry stands now, a look back at where we were and a forward look at where we’re going.
PODCAST: Fishing Angles – Upstream or Downstream? S19-Ep6 (VIDEO and AUDIO)
We’re here to talk about fishing angles. Are you wading upstream or down? And are you casting upstream or down? What’s your preference? Why do you make that decision? When, if ever does it change? And does your casting direction always follow your wading direction?
PODCAST: Season Nineteen Intermission — Catching Up, Leader Sales, Book, Beer, Film Fest and More
For our Season 19 Intermission, my wife, Becky, joins me to check in on what’s going on in the Troutbitten world. We talk about the upcoming leader sale in the Troutbitten Shop (May 24th), the Troutbitten Film Festival, guide season, changes to the Troutbitten Beer with New Trail Brewing Company and the Mono Rig book status. Then my son, Aiden, joins me for a short conversation about spring fishing.
PODCAST: Is There Really Anything to Figure Out? S19-Ep5 (VIDEO and AUDIO)
There’s something about fishing that leads us to believe that we can figure out what the fish want to eat that day — at that moment. Really, we want to believe that. And maybe it’s true often enough that trying to figure ‘em out . . . is a smart strategy. Maybe not.