Angus Line joins host Christian Bacasa to break down the diverse fishing opportunities across Western Australia, particularly around Perth and the Kimberley region.

Angus covers species-specific strategies for carp, blue bastards, tuskfish, and GTs, along with the challenges of targeting moody parrotfish and the thrill of sight fishing in shallow water. He also touches on saltwater fishing in southern Australia, a memorable trip to New Zealand where he landed a massive rainbow trout, and practical tips for approaching gear shops and researching fishing destinations before you travel.

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Matt Marin, a Midwest guide known for his pike and bass tactics, joins host Christian Bacasa to share the techniques he's developed over the years.

Matt takes an open-book approach to explaining his methods, walking through the strategies that have made him successful targeting both pike and bass. Follow Matt on Instagram at @smooth.river.guiding.

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Dallas Voss, a fly fishing guide based in Kenai, Alaska, joins host Christian Bacasa to break down what makes the Kenai River a unique fishery, especially for targeting rainbow trout.

Dallas explains how pink salmon years boost the food supply for rainbow trout, making them larger and easier to target, and covers the flossing technique used for sockeye salmon along with the importance of setting the hook properly. He also touches on the Kenai River's accessibility for day trips, how guides supply gear so anglers don't need their own, and what it's like encountering bears on the water, noting that giving them space is usually enough to avoid trouble.

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Cody Kowitz, a fly fishing guide who works in both Alaska and Michigan, joins host Christian Bacasa to talk about streamer fishing for migratory fish.

Cody compares how fish behave differently in Alaska versus Michigan and highlights productive spots like inside bends and slack seams. He explains how creating action in a fly can draw aggressive strikes, and breaks down jigging a streamer as an alternative to stripping it on a sink tip when the right gear isn't available. Cody also stresses the value of staying confident in a fly choice rather than switching constantly, and covering water efficiently by adjusting technique to depth and flow.

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Nic Hall, president of Denver Trout Unlimited (DTU), joins host Christian Bacasa to talk about the chapter's conservation work and the upcoming Carp Slam fundraiser.

Nic explains DTU's focus on river conservation, cleanup efforts, and youth engagement, including the Trout in the Classroom program that delivers trout eggs to schools for students to raise and release. He also previews this year's Carp Slam, a pro-am tournament that pairs professional and amateur anglers to raise funds for DTU, and details changes to this year's format, including extended amateur fishing time and updated fundraising requirements.

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John Schneider joins host Christian Bacasa to talk about his life aboard a sailboat and his long-term goal of sailing to Scotland.

John shares what drew him to an alternative, self-sufficient lifestyle centered on simplicity and fly fishing, along with the real challenges he's faced, including financial struggles, relationship changes, and adapting to limited space through winter months. He talks about embracing discomfort as part of personal growth and previews future plans to explore wild food and new destinations, which he documents on his YouTube channel.

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Andrew Steketee of FlyLab.fish joins host Christian Bacasa to talk about testing fly fishing gear and the specific tactics that go into landing big trout.

Andrew explains FlyLab's approach to unbiased, trustworthy product reviews and breaks down how big fish break typical feeding patterns, often turning up in unexpected spots. He covers gear choices like heavy tippet and medium action rods, plus technique for fighting big fish, including letting a fish run before applying pressure. Andrew also stresses situational awareness around water depth, speed, and clarity, the importance of checking knots and using sharp hooks, and the role confidence plays in consistently landing big fish.

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John Radle of Bauer Reels and Winston joins host Christian Bacasa to talk about fly fishing around Twin Bridges, Montana.

John describes the area's four trout streams and abundance of spring creeks, and explains the patient, methodical approach spring creek fishing demands along with Montana's public stream access laws. He also breaks down his streamer fishing techniques across different water types, including sight fishing spring creeks, throwing streamers from a drift boat, using two-handers, and the jerk strip retrieve, plus how he chooses fly color and profile for different conditions.

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Andy Weiner, an angler and author of the children's book Down by the River, joins host Christian Bacasa to recommend some of his favorite Western rivers for fly fishing.

Andy walks through three standout destinations, the Big Wood River in Idaho, the Deschutes River in Oregon, and the San Juan River in New Mexico, and shares go-to dry fly patterns like the parachute Adams, purple haze, and cinnamon ants. He also discusses his work with Reeling in Serenity, an organization focused on sobriety, and stresses river safety basics like carrying a wading staff, wearing a flotation device, and letting someone know your location before heading out.

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Ryan Jarvis of Monic Flylines joins host Christian Bacasa to talk about clear fly line technology and techniques for fishing the upper Colorado River.

Ryan shares how Monic pioneered clear fly lines back in the early 1990s and breaks down dry dropper, nymphing, and streamer approaches for the upper Colorado, stressing that depth and presentation matter more than fly selection. He explains the value of using sacrificial flies, comparing floating and sinking lines for streamer work, and why the first few movements of a fly, especially a clean jerk strip, are critical to drawing a strike.

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