For many of us, river time becomes vise time in the winter. My old buddy, veteran trout guide, and owner of Cross Current Outfitters, Joe Demalderis has narrowed down some key patterns that will help tyers quickly master necessary mechanics. And, no — we’re not talking about making egg flies and San Juan worms.

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Hosted by OL Fishing Editor Joe Cermele.

Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio.

Guest is Joe Demalderis.

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My friend and New Jersey-based charter captain Brett Taylor is as addicted to jigging for tautog as I am. This week, we break down how it all works, because fall and early winter are ‘tog season throughout much of their range. And once you learn to jig them, you’ll never want to use a traditional ‘tog rig again.

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Guest is Capt. Brett Taylor.

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All underdogs have their cult followers. Burbot — and burbot fishermen — are especially fired up on the ice, and at night. Guide and Montana resident Rick Matney explains how once you’ve dialed in the bite, it can lead to hours of fun — and one heck of a good fish fry. 

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My good friend and former long-time Montana fly guide, Miles Nolte, takes pleasure in dissecting faux pas in the fly game — and that's exactly what we do in this episode. What you'll learn  is that a lot of the most hated trout flies on the market are actually matching natural hatches, and they’re all excellent patterns for fall action.

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Guest is Miles Nolte.

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From New England through Delaware, fishing live menhaden is arguably the fastest way to score a striper weighing north of 30 pounds. But if you’re not used to obtaining and presenting such massive live baits, there can be a learning curve. My good friend ⁠Captain Eric Kerber⁠ drops simple tricks for fishing these baits that'll have you breaking the 40-pound mark by Thanksgiving.

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Hosted by Outdoor Life fishing editor Joe Cermele.

Guest is Capt. Eric Kerber.

Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio.

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You can get your feet wet — and even put that first muskie notch in your belt — with just a little bit of planning and gear that’s not as costly or specialized as you might think. Wisconsin-based guide ⁠Gavin Marquart⁠ breaks it all down in this week's episode.

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Guest is Gavin Marquart.

Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio.

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There is no better time to put a hurt on trophy-class crappie than the fall. My buddy Jason Sealock is a true crappie addict who has chased them all over the country, and a lot of his focus is on very large bodies of water. But even if you target crappies on small lakes and ponds (like I do) these lessons he lays out for a fall attack still apply. 

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Guest is Jason Sealock.

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Justin Lasanske is one of the founders and owners of Michigan-based Bloop Bead Co., and he knows bead selection can be intimidating. Fortunately, you can be successful with steelhead this fall if you just follow a few of his basic rules.

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Hosted by Outdoor Life fishing editor Joe Cermele.

Guest is Justin Lasanske of Bloop Bead Co.

Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio.

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No body of still water can escape the dreaded fall turnover. But by understanding exactly what turnover is — and what it does to the fish — we can at least get a better handle on where to cast when things get wonky. Enter Shan O’Gorman, a trained biologist and legend in the bass world who will demystify this pesky phenomenon.

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Guest is Shan O'Gorman.

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Reed Brand has spent years honing his knife skills at his family’s seafood business. In this episode he explains where recreational anglers fail hardest at the cutting table — and delivers practical tips that will get anyone (at any skill level) more proficient at fish processing.

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Hosted by Outdoor Life fishing editor Joe Cermele.

Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio.

Guest is Reed Brand / @reedthefishmonger on YouTube.

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