Let’s be honest—sometimes, the fish just aren’t having it. You’ve tied the flies, hiked the miles, whispered sweet nothings to your tippet... and still, you’re left standing in a beautiful river holding nothing but your pride (and maybe a soggy granola bar).

In this episode of The Flying Trout Podcast, I (Braden Evans) read a short piece I wrote after getting completely skunked—like, not even a pity bite. It’s called “Sometimes the Fish Win”, and it’s all about those humbling days when nothing works... and why that might actually be a good thing.

Then we jump into the real stuff: what to actually do when the fish aren’t biting. I’ll share some tips that sometimes help (no promises), like changing your fly, adjusting your depth, or just accepting that today... you’re the entertainment, not the predator.

Plus, we answer a few listener questions, like:

• “When do you switch flies, and when do you just walk away?”

• “What’s your go-to fly for days that make you question your life choices?”

• “Do you ever just quit and go get a burger?”

If you’ve ever had a rough day on the water (and if you haven’t, you’re lying), this one’s for you.

🎧 Tune in, laugh a little, and remember—if fly fishing were easy, we’d all be bored.