Fly-fishing Insider Podcast

Go to www.flyfishfinder.com to explore the latest app available, which is fly fishing exclusive and will truly improve your outings. Listen in as I interview Mary Alice and Chris from the Iguana House Belize about organizing a trip for fly fishing.  Also hear a few tips on casting and other elements for saltwater.  www.iguanahousebelize.com  

Episode Description   Antoine Bissieux, a fly fisherman and guide, shares his experiences and insights on the Fly Fishing Insider podcast. He discusses his move to the East Coast, fishing the Strawberry River, and his approach to research and learning from the best anglers. Antoine emphasizes the importance of focusing on doing five things right rather than trying to catch a fish. He also explains the technique of skittering a fly and his leader setup with an indicator. In this conversation, Antoine Bissieux shares his insights and techniques for successful fly fishing. He emphasizes the importance of stealth and observation, highlighting that as long as the fish don't see you, they will take the fly. Antoine also discusses the effectiveness of a specific fly pattern and how it can work in various fishing locations. He introduces the OSCCP formula for fly selection, which stands for observation, silhouette, size, color, and presentation. The role of silhouette and presentation in fly fishing is explored, emph

Episode Description   In this episode, Christian Bacasa interviews John Childress, a marine biologist turned business consultant and avid fly fisherman. They discuss John's recent trip to the Amazon jungle for fishing and the importance of preserving the environment. They also talk about the benefits of travel rods and the upcoming leadership retreat and fly fishing program in Bristol Bay. In this conversation, John Childress and Christian Bacasa discuss various topics related to the Amazon, including deforestation and its impact on the environment. They also touch on the changing landscape of the Amazon and the importance of gaining knowledge about it. John mentions his upcoming book, 'Desperate Measures,' which focuses on the Amazon and is written from the perspective of a fly fisherman.   Takeaways   The Amazon jungle offers unique and diverse fishing opportunities, but it is important to be aware of the environmental impact and support conservation efforts. Travel rods are a convenient option for angl

Episode Description In this episode of the Fly Fishing Insider podcast, host Christian Bacasa interviews Jeffrey Farladue, a guide from Rainbow River Lodge in Bristol Bay, Alaska. They discuss the importance of guides learning from their clients and the value of humility in guiding. They also explore the seasonal aspects of fly fishing in Alaska and how different seasons affect fish feeding tactics. In this conversation, Jeffrey Falardeau discusses various aspects of fishing in Alaska, specifically at Rainbow Lodge. He talks about the migration patterns of fish and how they follow food sources. He also highlights the diverse fishing program at Rainbow Lodge, which offers a variety of fishing options. Jeffrey emphasizes the importance of the overall experience for guests and the flexibility to cater to their preferences. He explains the seasonal changes in fishing techniques, including the transition to bead fishing. Jeffrey shares his personal preference for halibut as his favorite fish to eat. Lastly, he e

In this episode, host Christian Bacasa interviews Dan Gracia, a former guide and experienced angler, about the hinged nymphing technique. Dan shares his background in fly fishing and how he met his mentors, Dean Schubert and Dave Hickson. He explains the advantages of the hinged nymphing technique, including precise fly placement and natural drifts. Dan also provides insights on setting up and working the technique, as well as its effectiveness in different fishing situations. He concludes by discussing the disadvantages of the technique and the importance of observing fish behavior and strike indicators. In this conversation, Dan Gracia shares his insights and techniques for fly fishing. He discusses skating flies and the explosive strikes they can elicit from fish. He also talks about the method of fighting big fish, emphasizing the importance of adjusting pressure and using the fish's head movement to your advantage. Dan also shares his experience fishing for Atlantic salmon in Russia. Lastly, he provides

Fly Fishing Insider Blog is taking off and I'm putting out tons of content weekly.  Join the Loyalty Club for updates and all kinds of discounts! Streamer Fishing, Book, Laker and Brown Trout, Plus The Comfort Zone Your host, Christian Bacasa, speaks with Geoff Vukelich the owner of Dam Goods and Gear.  Geoff is not only a craftsman for rods, nets, paddles and more he is one hell of an angler and specializes in streamer fishing for Brook, lakers and big browns. Join in for a fun discussion along with a few good times around what Geoff calls, "The Comfort Zone" Contact Information:  Instagram: @basalt_to_breakers and @mccool_mountian_streams www.ffipodcast.com The Fly Fisherman's Channel has become my favorite place lately. I work with them, so the podcast is on there now and without ads. What I like is that it is the most extensive collection of fly fishing-specific content on the web! Subscribe with my link and get 10% off your subscription by using code: FFIP10SPRING23 https://bit.ly/10PtsOffFlyFishermansCh

Fly Fishing Insider Blog is taking off and I'm putting out tons of content weekly.  Join the Loyalty Club for updates and all kinds of discounts! River Ecology and Coastal Rivers for Native Trout Your host, Christian Bacasa, speaks with Max McCool with a background in ecology and a passion for fly fishing. He will dive into various aspects of ecology and provide a number of tips on chasing native trout to coastal rivers.   Contact Information:  Instagram: @basalt_to_breakers and @mccool_mountian_streams www.ffipodcast.com The Fly Fisherman's Channel has become my favorite place lately. I work with them, so the podcast is on there now and without ads. What I like is that it is the most extensive collection of fly fishing-specific content on the web! Subscribe with my link and get 10% off your subscription by using code: FFIP10SPRING23 https://bit.ly/10PtsOffFlyFishermansChannel If you like the Fly Fisherman's Channel, it really helps cover the show's overhead. Anyone you share that link with can help. Thanks!!

Fly Fishing Insider Blog is taking off and I'm putting out tons of content weekly.  Join the Loyalty Club for updates and all kinds of discounts! Saltwater Fly Fishing in New Zealand and Ray Riding Fish Your host, Christian Bacasa, speaks with New Zealand guide, Gian Boyseen.  Gian has a background in marine biology, providing an undeniable penchant for fly fishing. Originally born in South Africa but moved to northeast New Zealand, and clues us in on all the amazing opportunities in saltwater fly fishing.  Listen to Gian focus in on several species targeting scenarios. Kingfish, Travalley, and so much more are discussed in high detail.  Contact Information:  Instagram: @kingstobefound www.ffipodcast.com The Fly Fisherman's Channel has become my favorite place lately. I work with them, so the podcast is on there now and without ads. What I like is that it is the most extensive collection of fly fishing-specific content on the web! Subscribe with my link and get 10% off your subscription by using code: FFIP10S

Fly Fishing Insider Blog is taking off and I'm putting out tons of content weekly.  Join the Loyalty Club for updates and all kinds of discounts! Spring Creeks and Spot Fishing the Livingston Montana Area Your host, Christian Bacasa, speaks with guide Jan Axtelll who now lives in Montana but has been a guide and angler across the US. Jan fell in love with the spring creeks of Livingston, Montana, and returned later in life to make it his home and place of business. His passion for the area rings through as he describes the water and specifics of how to be successful when fishing such brilliant water. Contact Information:  Facebook: Jan Axtell www.ffipodcast.com The Fly Fisherman's Channel has become my favorite place lately. I work with them, so the podcast is on there now and without ads. What I like is that it is the most extensive collection of fly fishing-specific content on the web! Subscribe with my link and get 10% off your subscription by using code: FFIP10SPRING23 https://bit.ly/10PtsOffFlyFisherman

Fly Fishing Insider Blog is taking off and I'm putting out tons of content weekly.  Join the Loyalty Club for updates and all kinds of discounts! Urban Fishing in Denver for Trout and Carp but Applicable in Any City Your host, Christian Bacasa, speaks with guide Nic Hall. Nic developed a passion for urban fishing.  Yes, fishing ditches, troughs, gutters, offshoots, etc. In one case, he videoed pickup up a 24-inch rainbow in 2 inches of water in a road ditch. However, he fell in love with Carp and downloaded all his beta on catching carp and how to learn and be successful quickly.  Contact Information:  Instagram: @midnightceviche www.ffipodcast.com The Fly Fisherman's Channel has become my favorite place lately. I work with them, so the podcast is on there now and without ads. What I like is that it is the most extensive collection of fly fishing-specific content on the web! Subscribe with my link and get 10% off your subscription by using code: FFIP10SPRING23 https://bit.ly/10PtsOffFlyFishermansChannel If yo

Fly Fishing Insider Blog is taking off and I'm putting out tons of content weekly.  Join the Loyalty Club for updates and all kinds of discounts! Keeping Our Salmon Safe  Your host, Christian Bacasa, speaks with Brian Muegge a conservationist who talks through several ways to keep our salmon safe. If you haven’t witnessed a salmon migration, I highly suggest the amazing experience. Brian walks through several ways to support and why it is so imperative to our world ecology. Contact Information: www.salmonsafe.org LinkdedIn - Brian Muegge www.ffipodcast.com   The Fly Fisherman's Channel has become my favorite place lately. I work with them, so the podcast is on there now and without ads. What I like is that it is the most extensive collection of fly fishing-specific content on the web! Subscribe with my link and get 10% off your subscription by using code: FFIP10SPRING23 https://bit.ly/10PtsOffFlyFishermansChannel If you like the Fly Fisherman's Channel, it really helps cover the show's overhead. Anyone you sh

Fly Fishing Insider Blog is taking off and I'm putting out tons of content weekly.  Join the Loyalty Club for updates and all kinds of discounts! Rod Building and Creative Arts Side of Fly Fishing Your host, Christian Bacasa, speaks with Pesca Vida’s, Lance Kittel.  Lance has been doing a terrific job of illustrating all types of fly patterns on Instagram that have a slight twist.  He also does a fantastic job of describing how and why to use them. However, his true passion is custom rod building and in this episode he talks through how to get started in the trade.  Contact Information:  Instagram: @pesca_vida www.ffipodcast.com The Fly Fisherman's Channel has become my favorite place lately. I work with them, so the podcast is on there now and without ads. What I like is that it is the most extensive collection of fly fishing-specific content on the web! Subscribe with my link and get 10% off your subscription by using code: FFIP10SPRING23 https://bit.ly/10PtsOffFlyFishermansChannel  If you like the Fly Fis

Fly Fishing Insider Blog is taking off and I'm putting out tons of content weekly.  Join the Loyalty Club for updates and all kinds of discounts! Joe Humphrey's and Going from Trout to Multispecies Your host, Christian Bacasa, speaks with Corbin Rinehart, who worked on his fly fishing with Joe Humphrey through the Penn State Master Class, then went on to continuously work on his craft.  Corbin then took his learnings and has been working on similar techniques to broaden his fishing from trout only to multi-species.  Contact Information:  Instagram: @psuwoodnerds    www.ffipodcast.com The Fly Fisherman's Channel has become my favorite place lately. I work with them, so the podcast is on there now and without ads. What I like is that it is the most extensive collection of fly fishing-specific content on the web! Subscribe with my link and get 10% off your subscription by using code: FFIP10SPRING23 https://bit.ly/10PtsOffFlyFishermansChannel If you like the Fly Fisherman's Channel, it really helps cover the show

Fly Fishing Insider Blog is taking off and I'm putting out tons of content weekly.  Join the Loyalty Club for updates and all kinds of discounts! Bull Trout, Alaska Guiding and the Mayfly Project Your host, Christian Bacasa, speaks with Kaitlen and Jess from the Mayfly Project and get a breakdown of what they have been up to.  We also cover quite a bit of fishing, from Bull trout to Alaska Guiding scenarios.  Contact Information:  The Mayfly Project   www.ffipodcast.com The Fly Fisherman's Channel has become my favorite place lately. I work with them, so the podcast is on there now and without ads. What I like is that it is the most extensive collection of fly fishing-specific content on the web! Subscribe with my link and get 10% off your subscription by using code: FFIP10SPRING23 https://bit.ly/10PtsOffFlyFishermansChannel If you like the Fly Fisherman's Channel, it really helps cover the show's overhead. Anyone you share that link with can help. Thanks!!! A lot of you have been asking what I'm using these

Fly Fishing Insider Blog is taking off and I'm putting out tons of content weekly.  Join the Loyalty Club for updates and all kinds of discounts! How to Fly Fish and Travel When it is Your Second Priority Your host, Christian Bacasa, speaks with an accomplished angler that toured the world twice. Stratton Hunter is now a musky specialist, but along his way, he toured the world twice, and both times it was vacation first and angling second.  That didn’t stop him from coming up with a fishing plan.  Hear how he did it and where he went.   Contact Information:  www.WNCFishHunter.com stratton.hunter@gmail.com   www.ffipodcast.com The Fly Fisherman's Channel has become my favorite place lately. I work with them, so the podcast is on there now and without ads. What I like is that it is the most extensive collection of fly fishing-specific content on the web! Subscribe with my link and get 10% off your subscription by using code: FFIP10SPRING23 https://bit.ly/10PtsOffFlyFishermansChannel If you like the Fly Fisherma

Fly Fishing Insider Blog is taking off and I'm putting out tons of content weekly.  Check out the BLOG! Why do We Fly Fish? Your host, Christian Bacasa, speaks with Rob Kirsch, about why we fly fish. His perspective and that of many others. Rob’s long history of fly fishing and a career in radiology has provided him with a deep understanding of fly fishing for his needs. He then dives into the slow-down technique to make the most out of your day.  Contact Information: www.ffipodcast.com The Fly Fisherman's Channel has become my favorite place lately. I work with them, so the podcast is on there now and without ads. What I like is that it is the most extensive collection of fly fishing-specific content on the web! Subscribe with my link and get 10% off your subscription by using code: FFIP10SPRING23 https://bit.ly/10PtsOffFlyFishermansChannel If you like the Fly Fisherman's Channel, it really helps cover the show's overhead. Anyone you share that link with can help. Thanks!!! A lot of you have been asking wha

Fly Fishing Insider Blog is taking off and I'm putting out tons of content weekly.  Join the Loyalty Club for updates and all kinds of discounts! East to West Coast Fly Fishing for Redfish in Florida Your host, Christian Bacasa, speaks with rare east-to-west guide Lucas Largel. Lucas has the privilege of location, which allows him to fish both the east and west sides of Florida. In this episode, he explains the knowledge and opportunities you gain from targeting species in two different areas and how it gives you a dynamic learning curve and experience.   Contact Information:  Instagram: @lucas_largel www.ffipodcast.com The Fly Fisherman's Channel has become my favorite place lately. I work with them, so the podcast is on there now and without ads. What I like is that it is the most extensive collection of fly fishing-specific content on the web! Subscribe with my link and get 10% off your subscription by using code: FFIP10SPRING23 https://bit.ly/10PtsOffFlyFishermansChannel If you like the Fly Fisherman's

Go to www.flyfishfinder.com to explore the latest app available, which is fly fishing exclusive and will truly improve your outings. In this conversation, Curtis Fleming shares his insights and experiences on fly fishing. He discusses various techniques and strategies for landing fish in fast water, emphasizing the importance of avoiding boulders and finding slow water. Curtis also highlights the significance of knowing the behavior and strength of different fish species. He explains the role of tippet strength in landing fish successfully and encourages anglers to push the limits of lighter tippets. Additionally, Curtis shares his preference for getting line on the reel quickly and offers tips on working with fish during the fight. Overall, this conversation provides valuable advice for fly fishing enthusiasts.   Takeaways   When landing fish in fast water, it is crucial to avoid boulders and find slow water. Understanding the behavior and strength of different fish species is essential for successful fi

Go to www.flyfishfinder.com to explore the latest app available, which is fly fishing exclusive and will truly improve your outings. In this episode, Angus Line discusses the diverse fishing opportunities in Western Australia, particularly in the Perth area and the Kimberley region. He highlights the variety of species available, including carp, blue bastards, tuskfish, and GTs. Angus shares his experiences and strategies for targeting these species, emphasizing the importance of research, adaptability, and persistence. He also discusses the challenges of fishing for parrotfish and the thrill of sight fishing in shallow water. Throughout the conversation, Angus emphasizes the value of seeking advice and sharing knowledge within the fly fishing community. In this conversation, Angus discusses fishing opportunities in different regions of Australia, including the south and New Zealand. He shares a memorable fishing trip to New Zealand where he caught a massive rainbow trout. Angus also provides tips for visitin

Go to www.flyfishfinder.com to explore the latest app available, which is fly fishing exclusive and will truly improve your outings. In this episode, host Christian Bacasa interviews Dallas Voss, a fly fishing guide from Kenai, Alaska. They discuss the unique fly fishing experience on the Kenai River, particularly targeting rainbow trout and understanding the pink salmon years. Dallas emphasizes the importance of protecting rainbow trout and utilizing the salmon runs for sustenance fishing. They also discuss the accessibility and flexibility of fishing on the Kenai River, as well as the variety of activities and time commitment on the Kenai Peninsula. Dallas shares insights into providing gear and equipment for fishing, as well as the process of taking salmon home. They also touch on the systematic timing of salmon runs and the flossing technique for sockeye salmon. In this conversation, Dallas Voss shares insights and tips for fishing in Alaska, specifically on the Kenai River. He discusses the flossing tec