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: Big Flies for Big Trout – The Cicada Wrap Up (S17, Ep1)
Strange how an ugly two-inch bug can spark so much reflection and really, so much appreciation for . . . life. This day, yesterday and tomorrow.
VIDEO/PODCAST: In Deep — Dry Fly Leader Design with John Shaner
Our first In Deep guest is my friend, John Shaner. With a career spanning five decades, Shaner has worked for influential companies like Hardy and Cortland, while connecting with seemingly every fishy angler in the industry. Shaner is widely regarded for his technical fly fishing skills and encyclopedic, historical knowledge of both traditional and modern tactics.
In this conversation, John Shaner and I go In Deep on dry fly leader design. John and I share a similar philosophy, with just a few individual twists on the overarching principles.
Sincere thanks to John Shaner, for a fantastic conversation.
PODCAST: The Blue Liner’s Bible — Questions and Stories (S16, Ep6)
I think we ended up right where we started, realizing that small stream fishing leads us into everything there is to love about fishing, and maybe helping to teach us some of the most important lessons of all. Wherever you are, wherever you fish, take some time to hike upstream into a narrow, shaded valley. You just might fall in love.
PODCAST: The Blue Liner’s Bible — Bigger Trout, and Streamers on Small Streams (S16, Ep5)
This one’s about using streamers to find the biggest trout in the smallest waters. Our job for this episode is to highlight the changes we make, or the different strategies we might have, for fishing streamers in small waters vs the bigger ones.
PODCAST: The Blue Liner’s Bible — Nymphs On Small Streams (S16, Ep4)
In this fourth episode of the Blue Liner’s Bible, we talk about nymphing on small waters. We first discuss when and where we might turn to nymphs, and then we break down the adaptations for different styles.
PODCAST: The Blue Liner’s Bible — Dry Flies On Small Streams (S16, Ep3)
We 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.
PODCAST: The Blue Liner’s Bible — Finding the Right Water (S16, Ep2)
Find good access to cold water and a great trout population. Then learn to identify primary and secondary water within a small stream.
PODCAST: The Blue Liner’s Bible — The Good and Bad of Small Stream Fishing (S16, Ep1)
With cold flows and eager trout, mountain water and small stream fishing can provide the perfect setup, the perfect escape, if you’re willing to put in the effort. There are some truly wonderful things about small stream fishing, and learning to work these waters teaches us everything we need to know about fishing any trout water. But the challenges can turn many people off as well.
PODCAST: The Airing of Grievances — Four (S15, Ep10)
Welcome to the fourth annual Airing of Grievances on the Troutbitten Podcast. Buckle up. Because it’s time to clear the air about a few things, to complain about some other things and get all the frustrations out in the open.
PODCAST: Is Gen X the Greatest Fly Fishing Generation? (S15, Ep9)
Gen X anglers are uniquely positioned, having experienced rapid development in media and a wide variety of influences that may never be duplicated.
PODCAST: Caught, Lost and Missed Trout — Keeping Track (S15, Ep8)
So . . . how was it? How many did you catch? This is always the question for every fisherman. It’s a fair question. Because that’s the goal out there (usually). We go fishing to catch fish. But the answers we give can also reveal a different story . . .
PODCAST: Gear Fixes (S15, Ep7)
When you fish long enough, things break. That’s the nature of life, really . . . things fall apart. But if you’re resourceful, you put them back together.
We all spend a lot of time, money and effort to get to the river and go fishing. But as we all know, even the simplest gear failure can change the day — it can ruin your trip. But by carrying a few things like zip ties, electrical tape, tension straps, Dacron and maybe a sewing kit, field repair or maybe just fifteen minutes spent at the tailgate can save the day.