Troutbitten

Exploring the challenges of club fishing, the impact on public water, and the ethical dilemma of stocking over wild trout. The podcast advocates for preserving wild trout populations and moving away from hatchery trout systems. They discuss the importance of educating anglers and promoting responsible fishing practices.

The podcast discusses the intangible quality of skilled anglers, emphasizing woodsmanship, outdoor skills, and river knowledge. It explores the importance of comfort zones, discomfort, and experience in fishing. The speakers highlight the connection between woodsmanship and successful fishing, urging anglers to embrace environmental understanding and adaptability.

Discover the unique experiences of fishing from a boat, from camaraderie and teamwork to the convenience of having a grill on board. Explore the dynamics and challenges of boat fishing, highlighting the crucial aspects of accuracy and teamwork. Learn about new fishing opportunities with innovative accessories revolutionizing trout angling experiences.

Discover the art of fishing with emergers in fly fishing, from surface to underwater tactics. Unravel the mysteries of trout feeding habits and enjoy exploring new trout fishing opportunities. Learn about the effectiveness of emergers during hatches and delve into various angling techniques in different scenarios.

Discussing the benefits and drawbacks of guiding trips in fly fishing, exploring different types of guided trips and their impact on trout populations. The speakers reflect on ethical considerations, educational values, and the balance between conservation and client satisfaction. They also delve into the challenges of overcrowding on rivers, the necessity of regulations, and the importance of sustainable fishing practices.

Explore the impact of understanding insect hatches on trout fishing success, challenging the importance of fly patterns. Discover the intricacies of fly fishing during caddis hatches, with insights on fly imitation, caddis life cycles, and fishing tactics. Delve into the allure of caddis flies, beer preferences, winter fly patterns, and mastering the Granum caddis hatch. Learn expert fishing strategies for pre-hatch, emergence, and understanding trout behavior during caddis hatches.

Explore the stages of an angler's journey, from the initial excitement of catching a fish to the pursuit of big game. Delve into the challenges of fishing, embracing new experiences, and finding balance in the obsession for big catches. Discover the evolution of angler goals, the importance of local waters, and the lifelong learning process of mastering fly fishing.

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 FacebookThanks to TroutRoutes:Use the code TROUTBITTEN for 20% off your membership athttps://maps.troutroutes.com Thanks to SkwalaUse the code, TROUTBITTEN10 for 10% off your order athttps://skwalafishing.com/

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 FacebookThanks to TroutRoutes:Use the code TROUTBITTEN for 20% off your membership athttps://maps.troutroutes.com Thanks to SkwalaUse the code, TROUTBITTEN10 for 10% off your order athttps://skwalafishing.com/

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 FacebookThanks to TroutRoutes:Use the code TROUTBITTEN for 20% off your membership athttps://maps.troutroutes.com Thanks to SkwalaUse the code, TROUTBITTEN10 for 10% off your order athttps://skwalafishing.com/