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Rob Heal, Southern Ontario Guide and The New Fly Fisher host is going to share his experience fishing the Grand River, the Saugeen, a bunch of great rivers that include not only steelhead but great trout fishing. You're gonna hear about these unique rivers and this holdover steelhead species that doesn't out-migrate until a year later. So you got a chance to catch these larger fish. We're gonna find out about these big brown trout in the area as well, and how to target them and some of his other go-to rivers that he fishes. Plus, you're gonna hear about John Gierach's five stages of evolution as a camper. This is a good one. Rob brings us up today. We'll find out which stage you are in on this episode. Here he is across the pond from Michigan and New York, yet 10 times less pressure.

Alyx Parks, host at the New Fly Fisher, joins us as we talk all about fly fishing Saskatchewan, Canada. We delve into the region's finest lodges, renowned for offering exceptional fishing opportunities for pike, grayling, and other intriguing species. Alyx brings her wealth of experience from traveling with the New Fly Fisher, revealing invaluable tips for catching grayling, including...

Welcome to In the Bucket Podcast! If you’ve ever dreamed of chasing steelhead in legendary waters like the Dean River, this episode is for you. We’re joined by two heavy-hitters in the Skeena region of Northern BC: Simon Gawesworth, a casting legend and educator, and Adrienne Comeau, a top-tier guide with stories and tips from the water’s edge. From the thrill of spey casting to reading tides and targeting fresh fish straight out of the salt, we’re diving deep into techniques, gear, and the magic of steelhead fishing. Once again, it's time to get in the bucket...

In this episode of In the Bucket Podcast, we’re sitting down with three passionate fisheries biologists—Bob Hooton, John McMillan, and Brian Morrison—to talk all things steelhead. From the wild rivers of British Columbia to the Great Lakes and Washington’s rugged streams, these guys share fascinating stories, hard-won insights, and the challenges of balancing fishing with conservation. We dive into the evolution of catch-and-release fishing, the impact of angling pressure, and what it takes to protect steelhead for future generations. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or just curious about these incredible fish, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss!

Today, Brian chats with fly fishing veterans, Dax Messett, Ken Morrish, and David Hughes. These guys share a wealth of knowledge about fishing dry flies for steelhead in Northern BC. We're excited to bring you a conservation that's sure to be both educational and entertaining. It's time to get in the bucket... Show Notes with Dax, Ken, and David. Hit...

Today Brian chats with Curtis Ciszek, Eric Jackson, and returning guest, Darcy Bacha. These guys are known in the snowboarding industry. They are also passionate steelhead anglers. They talk about the movie they did in the Skeena called Alignment and touch on some fishing and hunting stories and insights in Northern BC. It's time to get in the bucket...

We have a very informative show coming your way, as I'm speaking with April Vokey from Anchored Outdoors, as well as Spey-O-Rama, world champion spey caster, Tim Arsenault. I've been friends with these two for many years and it's been exciting to watch them thrive as respected professionals in the fly fishing industry. April has her own educational media company, including one of the best podcast shows in the outdoor space. Tim runs a fly shop in Vancouver. He's highly sought after as a spa casting instructor and as his own line company. Today we're gonna talk high-level spey casting performance and gain some insight into the mindset of a successful steel header.

We have an interesting show coming your way with pro guide Trevor Covich and fly designer Alex Belonga. These guys have never met before, but they share a passion for king salmon fishing. Alex is well known for creative salmon and steelhead flies. Trevor's a legendary spey guide splitting his time between Washington's Olympic Peninsula and some of the best waters in Alaska. We're gonna get some great tips on fly selection, efficient spey casting, and how to land more large salmon and steelhead.

What happens when life throws you a curveball? Our guest today was a skateboarder living the dream. Then, BAM! A car accident forces him to ditch the board. Fred Campbell is here to tell us how this plot twist turned Fred into an outdoor guru and the mastermind behind Hooké, one of Canada's hottest outdoor brands. Fred will give us a...

We have a fun show planned with an international crew of fly tyers, including Stu Fox, Eric Leininger, and Scoot Mason. These three characters have a wealth of angling experience to share with you. We're gonna be talking food source, fly design, new and effective mending strategies, productive fly presentation, and innovative topwater techniques for king salmon. And how do you best turn steelhead bites into hooked fish... so lots of stuff coming your way today.