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Ep. 72 - How to Teach Bass Fishing Basics
Stepping up from the basics to a targeted, species-based approach isn't always the easiest to navigate. Enter George Fiorelli, a literal professor of bass fishing at Cornell University. These are his tips for teaching students of all skills to level up their bass fishing techniques. Hosted by…
Ep. 71 - A Deep Dive into Fluorocarbon
John Whelan works for Seaguar, the Japanese company that accidentally invented fluoro way back in the 1970s. He breaks down why you need fluoro, how it’s made, why one grade is cheaper than another, and even how to spot fake fluoro. Hosted by Outdoor Life fishing editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike…
Ep. 70 - Catch More Smallies on Fly While Wading
Warmwater flyfishing is one of the fastest-growing sectors of the sport overall. Not all of us have rivers close to home, let alone drift boats or rafts to fish them. What many people do have, however, is access to a wade-friendly smallmouth stream or river that’s just begging to be fished with…
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…