Bass

Today, we're diving into an epic episode where we explore the incredible adventures of Mark, a passionate fly fisherman and kayak lover, and the meaningful impact he has on veterans' lives. We'll uncover a surprising family connection between Mark's stepfather and my dad.

On this episode of the Wet Fly Swing Great Lakes podcast, we're joined by tournament fisherman and lifelong angler, Randy Gaines, Captain at Nibble This Charters. With over 20 years of professional experience and multiple national tournament wins under his belt, Randy brings an ocean of knowledge and practical tips on fishing for bass and walleye in the Great Lakes. We talk about everything from the importance of understanding fishing structure to selecting the right lures and fly designs, to navigating different water conditions, and even a few fishing tales.

Texas Hill Country is its own little ecosystem — limestone banks, spring-fed creeks, and a species list that reads like a road map of surprises. Chris Johnson of Living Waters Fly Fishing walks us through why central Texas fishes year-round: the state-endemic Guadalupe bass, the only U.S. native Rio Grande cichlid, water that fishes like trout one month and bass the next, and a shop-led conservation program (Fly Fish the Republic) that’s funding real science. We get practical rigging and fly choices (sink-tips and diving hair bugs for big bass, tiny jigs for picky cichlids), how to read fall windows for multi-species trips, and the backstory on a Texas-built fly line — the Texas Taper — developed with Scientific Anglers and sold through the shop.

Episode Show Notes In this episode, we dig into Central Texas fly fishing with guide and musician-turned-angler Alvin Dedeaux of All Water Guides. Alvin shares...

Matt Callies, product designer at Loon Outdoors Fly Tire and longtime fly fishing rep joins us to share some of his go-to tips from years in the game. You're gonna hear which Loon product tops the charts these days and has for a while, what new gear is turning heads, and what life on the road as a rep really looks like. Plus Matt's gonna break down one liter he always carries. And why building your own might not be worth the hassle anymore. Heading back to Cali.

One of the most iconic fish you’ll see across social media is the peacock bass – massive, vibrant, and found deep in some of the most remote jungle waters on the planet. Today, we’re heading into one of those places, Baku Lodge in Colombia. They’re the local indigenous community, welcomes you like family, and you’ll hear firsthand from three people on the ground and on the water of what it’s really like to chase giant peacocks in untamed waters.

Have you ever thought about that urban stream that's flowing right near your home right now? As water runs off the street and into...