Podcast

What if I told you there's a place where you can fish the same waters as Lee Wulff and have a great chance at catching an Atlantic salmon on the fly? Today, we will dive into the rich history and present-day fly fishing Newfoundland with the head guides from Mountain Waters Resort, Ryan & Les Wentzell and Rod Brophy. You'll discover...

Today's guest wrote the book referred to as the Bible for steelhead fishing. He was the guy who created and perfected the Snap T cast, and he's one of the most respected anglers in the steelhead game. And today he's gonna break down the history and some of the best tips for steelhead and spey so you have a better shot at hooking these magical steelhead while on the river this season. 

Today’s episode is special because we’ve got Bill Gammel, the creator of the Five Essentials of Fly Casting, a framework many experts swear by. Find out how dropping your right foot can improve your timing, discover the most important variable in fly casting, and get the top drill to boost your casting skills. Let’s get you back on track with better...

In this episode of In the Bucket, join Brian Niska as he sits down with fly fishing legends Steve Morrow and Justin Miller. These two heavyweights dive deep into their decades-long experiences, sharing great stories from the wild rivers of the Pacific Northwest to the far reaches of Kamchatka. They talk about the art of guiding, the thrill of...

In this episode, we explore the journey of Brad Babich, who went from flipping auto parts to owning Togens Fly Shop almost overnight. We learn how he made the leap from corporate life to fly fishing and what sets Togens apart for its customers. Brad also takes us through the history of the shop, including his weekend trip from British...

We’ve got Tom Bie, the editor of The Drake Magazine, back on the show. Tom's written about everything from the issues facing brown trout in the Grand Canyon to a wild story involving a dad and daughter busted by the FBI for selling synthetic weed. They even sued Tom for a quarter of a million dollars. Strap on the seatbelt,...

We're fly fishing Argentina today with Gustavo Hiebaum of Set Fly Fishing. He's here to tell us all about fishing for golden dorado in the eighth-largest country in the world. We'll also explore Argentina's fly fishing, the culture, and the amazing outdoors. We're going to cover it all today! Show Notes with Gustavo Hiebaum on Fly Fishing Argentina. Hit play below!...

Bo Beasley, author of multiple fly fishing books, owner of the Virginia fly fishing and Wine Festival, and just all-around super guy. He's gonna be breaking it down today. This is another passion of his River Access laws. You're gonna learn about today and all the details around River Access. You're gonna hear about what you should do if you get challenged by a landowner while fishing near a private property, and who to contact if you have other big questions while you're out there and how this applies directly to your state. Plus, you're gonna hear a bunch of great stories, and all of these stories are gonna help you clearly understand how to navigate these river access laws and, and what you can do to make sure you are ready to go for your next trip.

Phil Rowley is back with the ultimate guide to inducing a take in Stillwater! In today's episode, we're diving deep into the unique challenges and techniques of stillwater fishing. We’ll cover rod and hand position, retrieve essentials, and how to use 'the hang' to keep your fly in the strike zone longer. Plus, discover top indicator retrieves, wind drifting techniques,...

Paul Arden, an online casting instructor, and the man behind sexyloops.com is here to take us behind the scenes and how we put it all together. You're gonna find out what the four key blocks are to the fly cast and how you can implement them today. You're also gonna hear about why you should be walking while you fly cast to increase your skills there. And you're gonna find out why a 10 to 15-minute session is all it takes as you go to keep elevating your cast this year. Plus we're gonna find out how Paul catches snakehead and why this is such a cool and tough, challenging fish to catch in the part of the world he's living.