Bass Fishing in the Mississippi River
The upper Mississippi above the Twin Cities fishes like a big, clear trout stream that happens to hold smallmouth. A full-time guide breaks down the season, the flies and the...
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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...
Fly Fishing Insider Podcast Episodes
The Mission to Catch All Salmonoid Species
Tad Murdock is chasing all 50 recognized salmonid species on the fly, and shares what the hunt has taught him about species identification, travel planning and technique.
Trout Angler Destinations Recommended by Orvis
Seth Berger of Orvis walks through his favorite fishing destinations for trout anglers looking to expand their horizons, from Chile and Yellowstone to Belize and Iceland.
The Importance of the Captain's Position in Raft, Drift or Jet Boat
Most fishing boats are not built with the rower in mind, so captains end up on a cooler with the oars at shoulder height. Raising the seat changes visibility, leverage...
Marsh Sessions and How to Start a Fly Fishing Community
Bimonthly brewery gatherings, a fall festival that drew 450 people, and nearly $4,000 raised for conservation - built with no budget, one partner and a lot of phone calls.
Michigan Fly Fishing for Smallies and Pike
A Grand Rapids guide explains why river smallmouth live in slow water, how to fish a log jam corner with a diver, and which line and rod weight to carry...
Pike and Spot Fishing for Bass in the Midwest
A Georgian Bay guide breaks down post-spawn pike: the bays and weed types that hold them, a stout four-foot leader, and how to sight fish laid-up pike in two feet...
Florida Tarpon and All the Other Species Available
A Tampa Bay angler on the species stacked into one region - tarpon, redfish, snook, peacock bass, snakehead - and the hard-fight rule that lands more tarpon.
Smallmouth and Musky in the Driftless Region and the Musky Mental Game - Kip Vieth
Twenty years of guiding the upper Mississippi and the St. Croix: why the smallmouth run big, how to work a popper or a diver, and what fall musky fishing really...
Targeting Smallmouth Bass the Various Seasons and Tactics for Fly Fishing Enthusiasts
Smallmouth bass specialist Matt Reilly explains when and how to target smallmouth through the various phases of the year, with lessons learned from electrofishing.
Argentina, Jackson Hole, and Chasing Backcountry Cutthroat
Jack Braun went from bass tournament ambitions to Argentina to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where he chases backcountry cutthroat trout whenever he can.
Isolate a Tactic to Get Better at Fly Fishing
Cats are great hunters. This Insider Tips episode covers several ways to act like a cat on the water and catch more fish, whatever species you target.
Be Like a Cat And Catch More Fish When Fly Fishing
Cats are great hunters. Christian Bacasa breaks down several ways to act like a cat while fly fishing and catch more fish across every species.
Fly Fishing Tips Like Dapping, Slapping, Skating, and Sliding to the Lane
Dapping, slapping, skating and sliding to the lane: four ways to change things up and attract fish, from trout and bass to crappie and pike.
Golden Dorado, Peacock Bass, Pacú, Bicuda and Wolf Fish Fly Fishing in the Amazon
Captain Rafael Costa guides the Iriri river in the Brazilian Amazon and talks tactics for Golden Dorado, Peacock Bass, Pacu, Bicuda and Wolf Fish.
Netting Tips so You Don't Lose the Big Trout, Bass, Musky, etc.
"Net the fish, net it! No! We almost had it." Christian Bacasa shares ways to improve landing skills so big trout, bass and musky end up in the net.
Protecting and Targeting The Big Brown Trout and Bass of The Ozarks
It takes four to six years to grow a 12-inch Ozark smallmouth. A longtime guide on the conservation math, and on the fly attitude and pauses that make big river...
Guided EP # 16 Mike Schultz. High level guiding for smallmouth year round
Mike Schultz of Schultz Outfitters on putting anglers on very large smallmouth bass, off-season tactics, and why Michigan is a must-fish bass destination.
Episode 77 - David Cannon, An Industry Top Photographer.
David Cannon shoots for Scientific Anglers, Winston Fly Rods and Bass Pro Shops. He shares how he built that career, plus photo tips and news of a new book.
Guided EP # 15 Jon Ray. Small mouth tactics on the fly for success
Michigan guide Jon Ray on catching smallmouth bass effectively on the fly, the multi-species water he works, and tips that carry over to steelhead.