Steelhead

Episode Show Notes In this episode, we take a heartfelt journey into the life of one of steelhead fishing's most influential figures, Lani Waller. Through...

When you think of Alaska, you probably picture places like Bristol Bay or the Kenai Peninsula. But tucked away in southeast Alaska is the...

We're bringing back one of the classics for this special summer re-release — an early episode that quickly became a listener favorite. Originally Episode 13, this conversation with Michigan guide Kevin Feenstra is packed with insights on swinging flies for steelhead on the Muskegon River. Kevin breaks down his approach to fishing year-round, how he reads the water, and what makes the Muskegon such a unique place to chase steelhead. He also shares some of his thoughts on fly patterns, presentation, and how fish respond to changing water temps. If you’re into steelhead, two-hand rods, or just love hearing from someone who truly understands their home water, this one’s worth another listen.

In today’s episode of In the Bucket podcast, we’re joined by George Cook, Dec Hogan, Scott O’Donnell, and Joseph Rossano—four deeply respected voices in the world of spey fishing, fly culture, and steelhead conservation. With decades of experience guiding, designing flies, telling stories, and fighting for fish, this crew brings insight and emotion to every swing of the conversation.

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. 

Today, we sit down with UK fly fishing legend Peter Cockwill for a wide-ranging chat on small stillwaters, chalk streams, and the decades-long friendship with our friend Jim Teeny. Peter shares his origin story insights into stocking trout with simple flies and why you shouldn't overlook that shallow downwind bank when fish and still waters. We've even got a backcountry story. This one is jam-packed with wisdom, humor, and lots of old stories.

In this episode, we sit down with Jerry Kustich—bamboo rod builder, author, and one of the pioneers of Great Lakes steelhead fly fishing. From...

Alex Xenie Hall — legendary Colorado fly fishing guide, steelhead nut, and self-proclaimed trout bum — takes us deep into his world, from the...

Episode Show Notes In today's show, we're gonna be expanding our discussion topics beyond the traditional scope of In the Bucket. Since we started the...

Do you fish with sinking fly lines? You can likely thank our podcast guest for the fly line you use today. Jim Teeny is back...