Fly-fishing Insider Podcast

Kelly Reaume, co-founder of Backcountry Skins, joins Christian Bacasa on the Fly Fishing Insider podcast to discuss backcountry fly fishing in the Western Rockies. Kelly and his brother Mike have a passion for exploring the backcountry and fishing for cutthroat, bull trout, and brookies. They use innovative gear, including Backcountry Skins, to make their backcountry fishing trips more affordable and versatile. Kelly shares tips for fishing in alpine lakes, including using balanced leeches and targeting inlets and outlets. He also talks about the benefits of using pack rafts to access remote fishing spots. Kelly shares a memorable backcountry fishing trip where they overcame deep snow and had an epic day of fishing for Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout. In this conversation, Christian and Kelly discuss various fishing techniques and strategies, as well as tips for filming while fishing. They talk about the effectiveness of stripping midges and using different stripping methods to trigger fish to bite. They also d