Mary Alice and Chris of Iguana House Belize join host Christian Bacasa to talk about organizing a fly fishing trip to Belize.

They walk through what goes into planning a successful saltwater trip, from logistics to expectations, along with a few practical casting tips for saltwater conditions. Learn more about booking a trip at iguanahousebelize.com.

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Antoine Bissieux, a fly fishing guide who relocated to the East Coast and fishes the Strawberry River, joins host Christian Bacasa to break down what separates top-tier anglers from everyone else.

Antoine explains his OSCCP formula for fly selection (observation, silhouette, size, color, and presentation) and why stealth matters more than fly choice, since a fish that never sees the angler will usually take the fly. He details the skittering technique for changing a fly's direction upstream, his leader and indicator setup, and curve casting achieved by underpowering the cast. Antoine also breaks landing a cast into three zones, the sacrificial zone, sight zone, and feeding zone, and closes with a look at Swim Well Fish Spray, a product designed to reoxygenate fish and reduce stress after they're caught.

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John Childress, a marine biologist turned business consultant and avid fly fisherman, joins host Christian Bacasa to talk about his recent trip to the Amazon jungle and the environmental pressures facing the region.

John discusses deforestation and its impact on the Amazon's changing landscape, along with the value of travel rods for anglers who fish frequently in remote locations. He also previews the Fly Fishing for Leadership retreat in Bristol Bay, which connects leadership principles with the sport, and shares details on his upcoming book, Desperate Measures, written from a fly fisherman's perspective on the Amazon.

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Jeffrey Falardeau, a guide at Rainbow River Lodge in Bristol Bay, Alaska, joins host Christian Bacasa to talk about guiding, seasonal fishing patterns, and life at the lodge.

Jeffrey explains how fish migrate throughout the season by following food sources, which shapes techniques like the transition to bead fishing later in the year. He describes Rainbow Lodge's diverse fishing program and its focus on customizing the experience to each guest's preferences, and talks about the value of guides staying humble enough to learn from their clients. Jeffrey closes by sharing that halibut is his favorite fish to eat and describing the strong sense of family and community at the lodge.

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Dan Gracia, a former guide and experienced angler who learned from mentors Dean Schubert and Dave Hickson, joins host Christian Bacasa to break down the hinged nymphing technique.

Dan explains how the technique allows for precise fly placement and a natural drift, describing a setup that uses a yarn indicator and a tippet matched to the leader's diameter, with the fly and split shot cast first followed by the indicator. He also covers skating flies and the explosive strikes they can trigger, plus methods for fighting big fish by adjusting pressure and using head movement to an angler's advantage. Dan shares his experience fishing for Atlantic salmon in Russia and offers tips for spring creek nymphing, including indicator color choice and reading fish behavior.

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Geoff Vukelich, owner of Dam Goods and Gear and a craftsman of rods, nets, and paddles, joins host Christian Bacasa to talk about streamer fishing for brook trout, lake trout, and big browns.

Geoff explains his approach to streamer fishing across these species and introduces the mindset he calls "The Comfort Zone," which he applies to both fishing and craftsmanship. Follow Geoff on Instagram at @basalt_to_breakers and @mccool_mountain_streams.

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Max McCool, who has a background in ecology and a passion for fly fishing, joins host Christian Bacasa to talk about river ecology and chasing native trout in coastal rivers.

Max shares insights from his ecology background and offers practical tips for finding and pursuing native trout in coastal river systems. Follow Max on Instagram at @basalt_to_breakers and @mccool_mountain_streams.

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Gian Boyseen, a New Zealand fly fishing guide with a background in marine biology, joins host Christian Bacasa to talk about saltwater fly fishing opportunities in New Zealand.

Gian, originally from South Africa and now based in northeast New Zealand, breaks down species-specific targeting strategies for kingfish, trevally, and more. Follow Gian on Instagram at @kingstobefound.

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Jan Axtell, a fly fishing guide who has worked across the US and now lives in Livingston, Montana, joins host Christian Bacasa to talk about the area's spring creeks.

Jan describes falling in love with Livingston's spring creeks and eventually returning to make the area his home and base of business. He shares details on the water itself and what it takes to fish it successfully. Find Jan on Facebook under Jan Axtell.

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Nic Hall, a guide with a passion for urban fishing, joins host Christian Bacasa to talk about finding fish in the most overlooked urban water, from ditches and gutters to roadside troughs.

Nic shares the story of catching a 24-inch rainbow trout in just two inches of water in a road ditch, an experience that helped fuel his broader interest in unconventional urban spots. He also breaks down how he fell in love with carp fishing and shares the strategies that helped him learn the species quickly. Follow Nic on Instagram at @midnightceviche.

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