PODCASTS
Life on the Water
The Troutbitten Podcast Crew (winter, 2021) Austin, Trevor, Josh, Dom and Bill. (Missing is Matt Grobe)
In the fall of 2021, I started the Troutbitten Podcast. And what I’d thought of for years as a back burner project quickly became my primary focus.
Immediately after launch, the Troutbitten Podcast hit the top of the Wilderness Podcast Charts and became the number one independent fishing podcast in the states. It has held there ever since.
The podcast succeeds because of my friends, my co-hosts — my best fishing buddies. They are Austin Dando, Trevor Smith, Josh Darling, Bill Dell and Matt Grobe.
By breaking away from the industry-standard podcast formula of guest interviews, the Troutbitten Podcast is something different. These guys, their ideas, their collective experience and comradery are all that any episode needs.
Troutbitten Podcast seasons follow two distinctly different formats, alternating every other season.
The odd-numbered seasons are longer, free-form discussions on any fly fishing topic, ranging from tactical to ethical. While the even numbered seasons feature a Skills Series that narrowly focuses on one set of fly fishing skills.
Yes, Troutbitten
Bea-la,
I’ve listened to nearly all of these podcasts. As a lifelong angler and avid follower of Domenick’s prolific writings on his Troutbitten website, the podcast is a great companion to and from the river. For anyone who wants to go to the next level in fly fishing – start at the beginning and listen to all of the podcasts. You will have a master class in being a versatile all-season trout angler. Then follow up with companion articles on the website. Troutbitten is just a fantastic resource.
A Priceless Resource
M1Wilson,
This podcast is full of excellent content that is presented by entertaining host. These guys cover a wide variety of topics in great detail while also adding a touch of humor. They don’t derail the show with corny humor or over romanticization. If you are looking for a podcast to learn practical, actionable information this is it.
Best Fly Fishing Podcast
CTL44, 08/17/2022
Great podcast for any style of fly fishing. Many great tips and tricks to make your time on the water more productive. Pretty funny crew to listen to as well
Changing How I Fish
Everhix, 05/08/2022
I found this podcast through the troutbitten website where I poured over the articles daily. This podcast has changed the way I handle my gear, approach the water, think about trout and insects, and even how I land a fish. This is good stuff, whether you are new to fly fishing or been at it a few years like me. There is always more to learn and here is where to learn it. Thanks for creating this!
WOW!
RT190, 06/21/2022
Troutbitten is a great resource of information and reading, I just found and listened to a few podcast I’m so happy I found ya. Domenick has a phenomenal resource for people pursuing flyfishing beginner or the advanced he and his team continue to impress.
Having this podcast is like being in a conversation with friends I haven’t met. So thankful to Troutbitten. Keep up the great resource.
WHERE TO LISTEN
The Troutbitten Podcast is easily found in any podcast player. Just search with your app, and you’ll find it.
Also, find a full list of the podcast archives, download them or listen directly HERE.
Finally, every Troutbitten Podcast episode is listed here below.
Thanks for listening.
PODCAST: Night Fishing for Trout: Lights, Natural and Artificial — S8, Ep2
Night fishing always comes down to what we can see and what we can’t. Light affects the fishing, but it also affects the fish.
And while trout seem to prefer darker nights, they might also feed better with a few stars in the sky for a nightlight . . .
PODCAST: Night Fishing for Trout: People, Places and Things — S8, Ep1
Welcome to Season Eight of the Troutbitten Podcast. This season is a skills series about fishing for trout after the sun goes down. And for the next six episodes, we’ll break down the night game.
In this episode: What kind of angler fishes after dark? What are their motivations and rewards? Where does night fishing for trout happen? Where are the best places to catch trout after dark? Lastly, what kind of gear and tactics will we cover in this series?
PODCAST: Summer Catch Up ’23 — The Fishing, The Shop, Videos and More
We’re in between podcast season, and it’s time for an update about what’s going on with Troutbitten. My wife, Becky, joins me to talk about the past, the present and the near future.
What’s going on with . . . The Troutbitten Shop, Guiding, the YouTube channel and the Troutbitten Podcast?
PODCAST: The One With Sloop – Stories With a Troutbitten Friend — S7 Ep12
Our friends are at the heart of it all. And this episode features the deepest friend to Troutbitten. Because Sloop tied it all together from the beginning . . .
PODCAST: The Airing of Grievances 2 — S7 Ep11
There are problems in the fly fishing industry. And this episode is for highlighting some of the worst. Because it’s fair to call balls and strikes, and because it helps to acknowledge that things could be better and try to make a change.
PODCAST: Why We All Love Big Trout
This episode is about big trout — what they mean to us, why we chase them, and how catching a top tier wild trout often leaves a bookmark in the story of our fishing lives.
PODCAST: That’s Not Fly Fishing | What It Is, What It Isn’t, Who Cares
Every angler draws their own lines for what fly fishing is. And this episode is not just for talking through what fly fishing might be and where each of us might draw the lines. Instead, we’d like to acknowledge the absurdity of the lines themselves — the decisions we make about what is fly fishing and what is not . . .
PODCAST: This Is The End — A Story
And then . . . the line . . . broke. Silence filled the valley when echoes of his exasperation finished the chorus.
The fisherman’s hands were wet and shaking as he doubled over. He surrendered to the surface fog and knelt from the heavy punch to his gut.
PODCAST: Vest, Pack or Something Else? Carrying Your Gear — S7, Ep8
What’s the best way to carry your gear? Should you use a vest, a chest pack, hip pack, sling pack or something else? We have more choices than ever before, but it pays to think about efficiency when selecting a carrying system. Because a big part of being versatile on the water is having easy access to whatever you need, right when you need it . . .
PODCAST: Talking About Tippet — Size, Strength, Length and Rigging — S7, Ep7
All anglers must make decisions about tippet every day. What size and strength? What type of tippet? And how long should the tippet section be? Because, what might seem like a small decision, can have a big impact on the presentation of the fly, leading to failure or success . . .
PODCAST: What to Love About Small Stream Fishing — S7, Ep6
We fish small streams for the adventure, for the exploration and the experience. We fish smalls streams in search of wild trout in wild places. And we fish small streams because the challenges of fly fishing these waters teaches us everything we ever need to know about fishing bigger rivers . . .
PODCAST: Good Wading, Better Fishing — How Wading Skills Change Everything — S7, Ep5
As wading anglers, we must wade efficiently. And good wading skills change the game like nothing else. When you are comfortable and confident in the water — when you can easily move from place to place, the river opens up in a whole new way . . .