Gear Tips That Actually Matter, from the People Who Build and Use It
22 real gear tips from Fly Fishing Insider Podcast guests — rod builders, guides, and shop owners — on what's worth buying, skipping, or fixing yourself.
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Alaska Will Change Forever: Go Now
Alaska, a land renowned for its wild, untouched landscapes and abundant wildlife, offers some of the most spectacular fly fishing experiences in the world. But with increasing popularity and looming...
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Rigging, Knots and Leaders: Fixes for the Failures That Cost You Fish
22 rigging, knot and leader fixes from Fly Fishing Insider Podcast guests — the small mistakes that cost anglers fish, and how to stop making them.
Reading Water and Presentation: The Tips Guides Repeat Most
22 reading-water and presentation tips from Fly Fishing Insider Podcast guests — casting, drift, leader length and hook-set advice for rivers, flats and lakes.
Trout Fishing Tips from 100+ Podcast Guests, Sorted by What Actually Works
Twenty-two trout tips from the closing minutes of Fly Fishing Insider Podcast episodes, sorted into fly selection, reading water, rigging and drift.
Tailwater, Spring Creek and Small Stream Tips for Technical Water
22 field-tested tips for tailwaters, spring creeks and small streams: leader rigs, stalking spooky trout, and reading skinny technical water from real podcast guests.
International Fly Fishing Tips: Belize, Mexico, Canada, the Seychelles and Beyond
22 tips for fishing abroad, from New Zealand trout to Seychelles flats, straight from Fly Fishing Insider Podcast guests who fish there.
Nymphing, Euro Nymphing and Streamer Tips from Podcast Guests
Streamer retrieves, euro nymphing leaders and steelhead water reading: 22 field-tested tips from Fly Fishing Insider Podcast guests and Christian Bacasa.
Stillwater and Lake Fly Fishing Tips That Change Your Odds
Twenty-two lake fly fishing tips from Fly Fishing Insider Podcast guests — structure, depth, chironomid rigs and retrieves that turn follows into fish on the water.
Southeast and Gulf Coast Fly Fishing Tips from Guides on the Water
22 tips on tarpon, redfish, striped bass and trout from Fly Fishing Insider Podcast guests who guide across the Southeast and Gulf Coast.
Trip Planning Tips: Booking Guides, Timing Seasons and Getting Value
22 trip-planning tips from Fly Fishing Insider Podcast guests — booking guides, timing seasons, researching new water and getting real value from every trip.
How to Fish Rivers and Freestones: Tips from Podcast Guests
Christian Bacasa collects 22 river and freestone fly fishing tips from Fly Fishing Insider Podcast guests, covering presentation, hooksets, flies and boat safety.
Great Lakes, Midwest and Northeast Fly Fishing Tips from Podcast Guests
22 real tips for fly fishing the Great Lakes, Midwest and Northeast, straight from guides and anglers on the Fly Fishing Insider Podcast.
Mindset Tips: How Good Anglers Actually Get Better Faster
Guides, photographers and small business owners share how they learn faster, stay motivated, and keep fishing at the center of it all.
Warmwater Fly Fishing Tips for Bass, Carp, Musky and Pike
22 tips for bass, carp, musky and pike anglers, straight from the closing minutes of Fly Fishing Insider Podcast episodes with the guides who chase them.
Alaska and Pacific Northwest Fly Fishing Tips from the Guides Who Work There
22 tips from Fly Fishing Insider Podcast guests who guide and fish Alaska and the Pacific Northwest — rods, lines, reading water, and lessons from remote lodges.
Fly Selection and Tying Tips: What to Throw and Why
From confidence flies to thread tension and cheap bench hacks: 22 fly selection and tying tips pulled from Fly Fishing Insider Podcast episodes and tutorials.
Saltwater Flats Tips for Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit and Redfish
22 tips for bonefish, tarpon, permit and redfish, straight from the guides and lodge owners who chase them — how to fight, rig, present and plan a saltwater flats trip.
Rocky Mountain West Fly Fishing Tips from 25 Podcast Guests
Twenty-two practical tips for Rocky Mountain rivers from Fly Fishing Insider Podcast guests — rigging, streamers, boat safety and reading water from guides who fish it daily.
Fly Casting Tips from Guides, Instructors and Rod Designers
Guides, instructors and rod designers share 22 real fly casting tips: stroke mechanics, distance, wind casts, presentation and how to practice off the water.
Steelhead and Salmon Tips from Guides Who Chase Them for a Living
Guides, lodge owners and swing specialists share how they find, fish and land steelhead and salmon, straight from the podcast's closing-minute tip segment.