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 discuss the importance of research and preparation when planning fishing trips, including using fish reports and fishing diaries to find new fishing spots. Kelly shares his method of fishing and filming at the same time, using a chest mount for his camera and a rod holder on his backpack. They also touch on the importance of protecting camera gear and the advancements in smartphone photography. keywordsbackcountry fly fishing, Western Rockies, cutthroat trout, bull trout, brookies, Backcountry Skins, affordable gear, versatile gear, alpine lakes, balanced leeches, pack rafts, remote fishing spots, Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout, fishing techniques, stripping midges, research, fishing diaries, fishing spots, fishing and filming, chest mount, rod holder, camera gear protection, smartphone photography takeaways

• Backcountry Skins offers affordable and versatile gear for backcountry fly fishing
• Fishing in alpine lakes can be productive, especially targeting inlets and outlets
• Using balanced leeches and striping them in can be effective for catching trout
• Pack rafts provide a versatile and lightweight option for accessing remote fishing spots
• Deep snow and challenging conditions can make backcountry fishing trips memorable and rewarding Stripping midges can be an effective technique for triggering fish to bite.
• Research and preparation, such as using fish reports and fishing diaries, can help anglers find new fishing spots.
• Fishing and filming at the same time can be challenging, but using a chest mount for the camera and a rod holder on the backpack can make it easier.
• Protecting camera gear is important, and supplemental insurance can be a good option.
• Smartphone photography has advanced to the point where it can produce high-quality images and videos.

titles

• Pack Rafts: The Key to Accessing Remote Fishing Spots
• Affordable and Versatile Gear: The Backcountry Skins Difference Advancements in Smartphone Photography
• Fishing and Filming: Tips and Strategies

Sound Bites

• "Backcountry Skins offers affordable and versatile gear"
• "Fishing in alpine lakes can be productive, especially targeting inlets and outlets"
• "Using balanced leeches and striping them in can be effective for catching trout"
• "So deep, so deep. Yeah, yeah. And that stripping method's awesome, dude."
• "Dude, it's like streamer fishing. You're like just super slow stripping and all of a sudden, wham, you're like, oh my God."
• "If you're coming to West, a great thing you can look up on Amazon is there's a book, Joey Ambrose wrote it."

Chapters 00:00Introduction and Background of Backcountry Skins 01:24Exploring the Backcountry and Fishing for Cutthroat, Bull Trout, and Brookies 07:05Tips for Fishing Alpine Lakes 12:01Using Pack Rafts to Access Remote Fishing Spots 25:35Effective Techniques for Triggering Bites 27:35Research and Preparation for Fishing Trips 31:46Fishing and Filming: Tips and Strategies 36:15Protecting Camera Gear: Tips and Recommendations 39:49Advancements in Smartphone Photography