Troutbitten

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 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/

Discussing common bad habits in fly fishing and their consequences, focusing on knot tying, drifts, and casting. Emphasizing the importance of organization in gear for efficiency. Exploring challenges faced by fly anglers and solutions. Mastering backhand casting techniques and fish fighting in thinner waters. Optimizing casting efficiency and using quality materials for better outcomes. Adapting to different water conditions and embracing precision in fly fishing.

This one is about taking photos and videos on the water, about camera gear, about keeping that gear safe but available, and even a few tips on taking a good fish selfie.Photography is something that we see most anglers get into, at least a little bit. I’ve often described the fish selfie as the grand compromise of catch and release fishing. We don’t kill the trout and take it home to show it off to friends anymore. But we do want to share some of the best trout and our most memorable situations on the river. So we take photos and videos.We plan for these trips, we look forward to them, we tie flies, we think about leaders, buy gear and read books about the region and the tactics. And when we finally get our boots in the water, we want to document these experiences — especially when the stars align and something remarkable happens.ResourcesREAD: Troutbitten | Fishing With a CameraREAD: Troutbitten | All the ThingsPODCAST: Troutbitten | How to Handle a Trout, S1 Ep2READ: Troutbitten | Their Heart in Your HandsVisitTroutbitten 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/

Some favorite rivers meander and roll through stunning scenery and enchanting tracts of wilderness. And most trout fishermen quickly realize that the pursuit of wild trout takes them into some of the most beautiful valleys on earth.But some other favorite rivers run through towns or behind old factories. Maybe they’re paralleled by a highway or narrowly channeled by railroad tracks on either side. These places can be just as special, just as meaningful and treasured, for what they hold — for what they teach.All of our favorite rivers have made an impact on who we are as a person — not just as an angler. Because, for so many fishermen, a home water is precisely that — a home. A place to rest. A place to seek comfort and rejuvenation. These rivers are places to share with those we love . . . or to seek an adventure alone.Our favorite rivers are as integral to our experience as the rods, leaders, lines and tactics. They define our fishing, and they become part of our lives. In this episode, we share some history with these places and discuss what connects us to these moving waters.ResourcesREAD: Troutbitten | The SecretREAD: Troutbitten | Right HerePODCAST: Troutbitten | What to Love About Small Stream Fishing S7 Ep6PODCAST: Troutbitten | Secrets and Spot Burning S3 Ep1VIDEO: Troutbitten | The River Doesn't Owe You AnythingVisitTroutbitten 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/