Joe and Shop Manager Bob deliver short, practical fall fishing advice for DIY anglers: observe the river and other fishermen, favor small BWO patterns (sizes 18–20), use yarn indicators and shorter nymph rigs, and avoid over-deep setups. Pre-rig rods and keep flies, tippet and tools organized so you can fish efficiently.

The episode also shares shuttle‑peeping and wade vs. float tips, steelhead trip anecdotes, the value of humility and experimentation, and recommends soft hackles and focused strategies for October low-water fishing.

Joe Rotter hosts Russ Miller, 12-time Team USA Fly Fishing Competitor and currently working for Umpqua Feather Merchants. Years ago Russ politely humbled Joe and showed him how effectively a Euro Nymph system cand be in the right hands. It was a revolution. These two chat a bunch about fishing, euro nymphing, and share a few stories from their individual journeys. 

Joe Rotter hosts a solo episode unpacking a recent guided day on the low, clear Yakima River and previewing the October caddis hatch. He talks through the morning bite, how fish move deeper during the day, and why timing and stealth matter in fall trout fishing.

Practical takeaways include testing flies on lighter tippet (6X) to check effectiveness, running a New Zealand‑style yarn indicator and the indicator tool, rig setups (leader lengths, Frenchie and tungsten mop flies), rod/tippet choices, and proper catch‑and‑release handling.

Joe Rotter and Patrick Kilby chat about how and why to tie your own flies. They share some history, stories, and some really good tips for someone dusting off the vice or starting from scratch. 

Joe Rotter interviews guide Tom Larimer about fishing the Deschutes: his background guiding Alaska to the Deschutes, why the river is unique (wade-only access), and detailed, practical tips for trout anglers — observing water, working deep banks, managing micro-drag and mend timing, yarn and foam indicators, rod/line recommendations, and rigs to maximize success.

Hosted a longtime bowhunter and new friend, Brian Barney of Eastman's Elevated on the Pod today. Brian is well known as a bowhunter, writer, and content creator but he's a die hard fly fisherman as well. He share some great tips on streamer fishing, boating, and general DIY angling.

Joe and Brian chat about the parallels between hunting and fly fishing and share lots of tips and tricks along the way. For more bowhunting content, be sure to subscribe to Brian's Podcast, Eastman's Elevated.

Enjoy the show! 

Find NEW water! Joe Rotter and Erik Johnsen of TroutRoutes and OnX maps chat about how to use this awesome app to find new water and use your time more efficiently. It's a great tool and it is one of the most important tools in the modern angler's arsenal. 

Joe Rotter chats with guide Steve Burns about transitioning to fall fishing: dealing with smoky skies, adjusting tippet and flies for clearer, cooler water, and techniques from yarn indicators to small streamers. They share guiding tips for new anglers, spay-casting advice, and stories from the Sierras to Alaska.

Listeners get practical takeaways on leader and tippet choices, how to read fish behavior through drift and presentation, and when to switch strategies to find fish as the season changes.

Joe Rotter and guide Skyler Lancaster break down practical, easy-to-use tips for fall trout fishing: managing slack and mends, choosing indicator depth, when to use unweighted nymphs with split shot, and how to set the hook for streamers.

They also cover wading strategy and scouting, tightline nymphing basics, simple fly-tying ideas (like a plain sculpin), and seasonal tactics for October caddis and mop flies to help anglers catch more fish.

Joe Rotter sits riverside with Hayden Williams for a wide-ranging Tuesday's Tippets: a salmon trip full of pinks, smoking fish, and a near-Chinook hook-up leads into an in-depth look at swung flies and trout spey. Hayden shares why he loves the swing, his early two-handed rod story, and the inspirations behind his "War Pig" sculpin pattern.

The episode delivers practical, actionable advice — gear picks (rod, reels, heads and sink tips), casting distances, step cadence, fly size and presentation tips for trout, chums, and steelhead — plus on-water tactics for fishing chunks, managing lift on the swing, and how to get reps as a beginner.