Carp Fly Fishing in Utah: Where, When and How
Utah Lake, the Jordan River and beyond: Christian's home-water guide to finding carp on the fly in Utah, with the seasons, DWR rules and algae safety checks that matter.
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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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Grass Carp vs. Common Carp on the Fly: How to Tell Them Apart and Catch Both
No whiskers, different menu, different fly. Christian breaks down how grass carp and common carp differ, how to fish each on the fly and why the rules vary so much...
Backpacking for Trout: A Beginner's Fly Fishing Kit and Bear-Country Basics
A trip into the Uintas with a first-time fly angler: the beginner backpacking kit that works, and the bear-country rules worth knowing before you hike in.
Night Shift: After-Dark Trophy Tactics for Stillwater Giants
The biggest trout in a lake often feed after dark. What changes at night, how to rig for it safely, and where the giants move to hunt.
Chironomid Fishing Mastery: The Static Method for Stillwater Success
Chironomids make up most of a stillwater trout's diet. The static method — precise depth, no movement — and why it out-fishes everything else.
Stillwater Strategies: Lakes and Ponds Unlocked
A lake gives you none of the clues a river does. How to break stillwater down into depth, structure and food, and start fishing it with a plan.
Bass Are a Better First Fish Than Trout
Trout are what we love. Bass are what says yes. Why the local pond beats the blue-ribbon river for a kid's first real season of fishing.
The Strawberry Pinnacles, Utah: A Complete Fly Fishing Guide
The first time I rounded the bend near the Camelot property and saw the towering Strawberry Pinnacles rising like ancient sentinels above the gin-clear waters of the Wild Strawberry River,...
Boulder Mountain Lakes, Utah: A Complete Fly Fishing Guide
The first time I crested the rim of Boulder Mountain and looked out over the Aquarius Plateau, I felt like I'd discovered a secret world. Often referred to as the...
Imitate or Provoke: Choosing a Stillwater Fly When the Fish Won't Match
Lake trout eat for more than one reason, and only one of them is hunger for the thing you're imitating.
Indicator, Long Leader, or Straight Down: Three Ways to Present a Lake Fly
Once the fly is at the right depth, you still have to decide what it's doing down there. Three deliveries, three depth ranges.
Depth Is the First Decision: Finding and Holding the Right Level on a Lake
A river hands you the presentation for free. A lake makes you build it, starting with a depth you can actually reproduce.
Chasing Winter Water: Pyramid Lake and the Case for Fishing Cold
Why we chase Pyramid Lake's giant Lahontan cutthroat in January instead of putting the rods away for winter.
Backcountry Alpine Lakes: Pack Rafts, Balanced Leeches, and Bull Trout
Kelly Rayworth of Backcountry Skinz breaks down how pack rafts opened up alpine lake access, why balanced leeches out-fish nymphing, and how to target bull trout with oversized streamers.
Long Line Naked Nymphing: Advanced Stillwater Connection Techniques
Beyond Indicators: The Direct Connection Revolution Long line naked nymphing, also known as "going naked" or "contact nymphing," represents one of the most sophisticated techniques in stillwater fly fishing. By...
Boobies and Blobs: Aggressive Stillwater Fly Fishing Techniques
The Revolution from the UK: Patterns That Changed Everything Boobies and Blobs represent one of the most significant innovations in modern stillwater fly fishing. Developed in the UK and refined...
Fishing Opportunities in the Great Lakes Areas and Invasive Species
Summary In this episode of the Points North Podcast, host Dan Wanschura discusses the fishing opportunities and experiences in the Great Lakes region, particularly in the Midwest. He explores the...
Rivers and Stillwater of Central Oregon
Summary In this conversation, Christian Bacasa interviews Dalton Romanowski, a fly fishing guide, about the availability of still water in the Bend, Oregon area. They discuss the local rivers, such...
BEWARE OF DEVELOPMENT: Henry's Lake Flats: A Crucial Intersection of Conservation and Recreation
Nestled on the western edge of Yellowstone National Park, Henry’s Lake Flats stands as a beacon of ecological significance and a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts including but beyond fly fishing....
Stillwater Fly Fishing and Adventures of a Father and Daughter Duo: Exploring Generational Passions and Techniques in Fly Fishing
Dive into the world a father daughter stillwater duo in fly fishing with the Fly Fishing Insider Podcast, hosted by Christian Bacasa. The podcast features a diverse array of experiences,...