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Episode Show Notes In this episode, host Jeff Liskay and Dave Whitey Evans takes us into Bulkley River Fly Fishing. They dive into stories from...

In today's show, we have the return visit from a veteran guide and industry professional, Eric Leininger. You may recall Eric was on the show back in In the Bucket episode #5 with Stu Foxall and Scoop Mason. Today, Eric is going to be joined by his good buddy, Zach Carothers, the guy who stepped aside from a successful music career to follow and share a passion for fly fishing as he pursues a new career as a guide. So yeah, we've got old guide and new guide perspectives and some good entertainment coming your way today. Expect adult language, some great fishing tips, more than a few laughs, and a peek behind the scenes with two of the most interesting guide characters in the industry. 

In today’s episode of In the Bucket podcast, Brian Niska is joined by Adrienne Comeau and Eric Leininger for a candid conversation on what really drives success in steelhead fishing. What starts with fly choice and presentation quickly shifts into a bigger discussion around uncertainty, experience, and how much control anglers actually have on the water. Eric shares a perspective shaped by years of guiding—that in certain conditions, especially when water temperatures are right, many of the details anglers focus on may not be as critical as they seem. Adrienne adds her experience from the river, highlighting the role of confidence, instinct, and pattern recognition, while also recognizing the randomness that shows up time and time again. Together, they unpack the balance between what we think we know and what remains unpredictable—and why that tension is part of what keeps steelhead fishing so compelling.