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In this episode, we go inside the minds of world champion fly casters Whitney Gould, Rick Hartman, and Kalyn Hoggard to break down what...

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.

Episode Show Notes Fishing big bugs isn’t just about throwing something large at the bank and hoping for an explosion. What really matters is precision,...

Episode Show Notes There’s a stretch of the Midwest that a lot of anglers pass right by without ever realizing what’s tucked into it. Beneath...

James Frakes and Jackson Birrell break down what they’re doing with the Salmonfly Project, a nonprofit focused on tracking aquatic insect populations across the...

Episode Show Notes In this episode on classic salmon fly tying, I sat down with Marvin Nolte, a guy who’s been at the vise since...

Episode Show Notes Fly fishing travel isn’t what it used to be. The easy trips are getting crowded, and the places that still feel untouched...

Episode Show Notes Jonathan Farmer from Midnight Sun Custom Flies shares how this camp blends the comfort of a lodge with the authenticity of a...

Episode Show Notes There’s a whole world of trout food drifting beneath the surface that most anglers never fully notice. Tiny insects, short-lived hatches, and...

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