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Ep. 69 - Some Light Beach Reading
Bill Wetzel is a veteran surf-fishing guide with decades of experience fishing jetties, inlets, and the open beach, and has taught countless new anglers how to be successful in these locations. Here are his tips for figuring out where to cast from shore. Hosted by Outdoor Life fishing editor Joe…
Ep. 68 - We All Float on for Trout
Your cast, presentation, and drift all must perfectly harmonize for effective dry-fly fishing — especially when you’re dealing with wise, spooky fish. None of those critical elements matter, though, if your dry fly isn’t, well, dry. My buddy Sean Witman, who guides on several rivers in New York’s…
Ep. 67 - Know Before You Pour (Your Own Soft Plastics)
Getting started at pouring your own soft plastic baits is simple, but there are three major mistakes to avoid. Jake Evans, owner of Maryland-based Freedom Baits USA, breaks it down. He’s been pouring since he was a kid — and will tell you it’s not difficult — but if you want to avoid getting…
Ep. 66 - The Big-Water Trout Streamer Attack Plan
Paul Cain is a dyed-in-the-wool river rat and big-water trout fishing is his passion. Though he’ll fish for them with a variety of gear and tactics, his preference is catching them on streamers. His insights will help you level up and hunt browns you measure in pounds instead of inches. This…
Ep. 65 - So, You Wanna Fish Kayak Tournaments?
Bailey Eigbrett is the host of the “Serious Angler” podcast and a seasoned kayak tourney angler. Of course, you might not be ready to jump in at the top tier of competition. But if you ever decide to test your skills, his pointers can give you an advantage. This episode is brought to you by Montana…
Ep. 64 - The Subtle Art of Fishing Shad Spoons
No matter where you find hickory or American shad, catching them becomes a game of getting the right lure in their faces once they enter their spawning rivers. That's why I'm talking to Steve Reigles, the man behind Steve’s UV Leaves. There’s no one better to break things down than the guy who…
Ep. 63 - Get the Jump on Landlocked Atlantic Salmon
Tim Moore is a full-time guide whose early-season methods apply to just about any Northeast body of water with landlocked salmon. These are his tips for dropping the hammer on these shiny speed demons. Hosted by OL fishing editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more…
Ep. 62 - The Early-Season Striper Checklist
You don’t have to wait for warmer months to get your striper fix. Captain Brian Williams, who runs out of Ocean City, New Jersey, specializes in the early-season tips and tricks that will kick out the first striped bass of the year. So if you’re itching to get on the striper board early, listen up.…
Ep. 61 - Score Huge Walleyes During the Trickiest Time of Year
There is no better time to hook big numbers of massive walleye than late March and early April, but success revolves around being able to quickly adapt to changing conditions. No matter what you’re experiencing on your home lake this year, Captain Ross Robertson gives you the secret sauce. Hosted…
Ep. 60 - How to Adjust Your Temperature Control
Moving-water addicts like me are itching to break the ice — literally and figuratively. It can be a tricky time to fish, but according to my friend and Minnesota-based environmental scientist Tyler Winter, if you understand exactly how moving water warms and cools, you’ll find the fish faster. In…
Ep. 59 - Get Jacked Up on a Salty Underdog
Not long ago, Crevalles were largely viewed as nuisance fish because they weren’t very prized tablefare. That attitude is changing, thanks in part to anglers like my friend and former Florida charter captain Zach Miller. Listen up for his tips for anyone who wants to take a swing at these bruisers.…
Ep. 58 - Big-Bait Trends You Should Know About for Bass
The big-bait craze is sweeping the nation — again. And the truth is, what’s new to a guy like me (and maybe you) is old news for well-known fisherman Oliver Ngy. So with spring and ice-out fast approaching, Ngy breaks down three baits he says even some of the most devoted big-bait chuckers are…