I was happy to be a guest on the Untangled Podcast with Spencer Durrant. We talked mostly about Nymphing tactics for beginners. We also talked a little about a fishing life and the fly fishing industry.You can listen to that full episode  here in the Troubitten Podcast feedFollow the Untangled Podcast hosted by the Venturing Fly Company YouTube channel.https://youtu.be/AWoagPJ0JPc?si=EjXoavzV8pGg9NEIVisitTroutbitten WebsiteTroutbitten InstagramTroutbitten YouTubeTroutbitten FacebookThank You to Pre-Roll Ad Sponsors:SkwalaandOrvis

In this interim episode, Becky and I look back on what has happened in 2024 so far, and we set the table for what’s to come. We talk about Patagonia, videos, articles, podcasts, livestream podcasts, one-on-one sessions, hosted trips, guide season, the next Troutbitten Leader Sale and a Troutbitten beer.Thank you for being part of this Troutbitten community.ResourcesREAD: Troutbitten | One-On-One Virtual Skills SessionsREAD: Troutbitten | The First Troutbitten LIVESTREAM Podcast On YouTubeVisitTroutbitten WebsiteTroutbitten InstagramTroutbitten YouTubeTroutbitten FacebookThank You to Pre-Roll Ad Sponsors:SkwalaandOrvis

Here we are with our final installment, part seven of our series on critical nymphing concepts.Almost all of our focus throughout this series has been on achieving dead drifts. We aim for natural looks that imitate what the real bugs do most. So we try to stay in one lane, we try to find the right speed and the right depth. Most of the articles on Troutbitten about nymphing also assume we’re aiming for dead drifts. It's the same with the videos. Why? Because dead drifts usually work best.But in this episode, our topic is getting something other than a dead drift. How can we add animation to a nymph that seals the deal? Something that either grabs a trout’s attention and attracts it to the fly . . . or the chosen animation actually mimics something natural that the real bugs are doing at the moment.We spend so much time refining presentations and trying to achieve perfectly natural dead drifts that moving the nymph a bit, animating the fly, is liberating. It’s fun.But moving our nymph at random, moving it accidentally or relabeling drag as enticing motion doesn’t work so well. Stripping or swinging a nymph like a streamer doesn't work so well. More often, subtle motions add an extra spark to the presentation. These are mostly additions to a dead drift, and not a full abandonment of the dead drift principles we try so hard to achieve.This is our topic for part seven, this season finale.ResourcesREAD: Troutbitten | Streamer Presentations -- The Crossover TechniqueREAD: Troutbitten | The First Troutbitten LIVESTREAM Podcast On YouTubeREAD: Troutbitten | The Big Rig -- The Two Plus One -- Two Nymphs and a StreamerREAD: Troutbitten | Streamer Presentations -- The Super PauseREAD: Troutbitten | Natural vs Attractive PresentationVisitTroutbitten WebsiteTroutbitten InstagramTroutbitten YouTubeTroutbitten FacebookThank You to Pre-Roll Ad Sponsors:SkwalaandOrvis

Austin Dando joins the host to discuss the benefits of keeping line off the water while nymphing. They explore strategies for managing line, maximizing drift, and the tight line advantage. The episode covers nymphing techniques, effective presentations, and the importance of line control in fly fishing.

Delving into the importance of weight in nymphing, the podcast discusses how weight is crucial for getting flies to the right depth. They explore various weight options like tungsten beads and split shot, emphasizing the significance of choosing the right amount of weight for effective presentations. The hosts share insights on optimizing weight for successful drifts and matching river conditions to attract trout with the ideal presentation.

Experienced fly fisherman, Austin Dando, and host discuss three critical nymphing concepts: bottom bouncing, strike zone rides, and tracking flies. Emphasizing the importance of mimicking natural movements to attract trout while dead drifting nymphs. The episode provides valuable insights on rigging techniques, mastering the strike zone, and the art of tracking nymphs to enhance fly fishing success.

Explore the advantages and disadvantages of using a suspender in nymphing techniques, comparing indicators and suspenders. Learn about the impact on navigation, strike detection, and tactile feedback. Discover the benefits of suspending flies for better control and alignment in the current, and how to choose the right suspension device for fishing.

Join host and his friend, Austin Dando, in a discussion about having more influence or less over nymphs while fly fishing. They cover topics like weight and tippet diameter, the importance of natural drift, and the principle of slipping contact. Dive into the pros and cons of each method and learn about better systems for nymph fishing. Discover advanced nymphing techniques and the balance needed between angler control and natural presentation for successful fly fishing.

Join the hosts as they explore critical nymphing concepts for successful fishing, mastering presentations, and understanding the strike zone. Delve into the choice between nymphs and dries, optimizing depth and distance for trout fishing, and exploring drop time and drift strategies in nymphing techniques.

For this final episode of Season Ten and of 2023, we wanted  to have some fun. In this episode we walk through a bunch of Troutbitten . . . terms, words, sayings, phrases . . . and talk about what all of this means. Let’s call it a Troutbitten glossary.If you’re lucky enough to have your own group of long-time fishing friends, then I’m sure you have your own phrases too — your own idioms and ways of talking about things. It’s all a lot of fun.Long-time listeners understand what it means when Austin says he could have caught a lot more trout — if he really wanted to. Most of you also understand what it means to play bartender for a friend, and you know how many inches a trout should be to fall under the Troutbitten classification, Whiskey.Our lingo is part of the Troutbitten culture. Here we go . . .ResourcesREAD: Troutbitten | Category | HistoryPODCAST: Troutbitten | The One With Sloop, Stories with a Fishing Friend S7 Ep12PODCAST: Troutbitten | Fishing Buddies S5 Ep12VisitTroutbitten WebsiteTroutbitten InstagramTroutbitten YouTubeTroutbitten FacebookThank You to Pre-Roll Ad Sponsors:SkwalaandOrvis