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Kyle Glass (Trout Trap Flies) walks us through the strange, rewarding world of night mousing and trophy brown trout. He explains why big browns often feed at night, how tiny mouse imitations (the “Minnie Mouse”) can out-fish giant patterns, and why glow tabs and glow lines are mainly tools for the angler—not bait for the fish. Kyle also breaks down his typical gear (6-wt setups, 9-ft rods, Maxima leaders), the logistics of night guiding on the White River, and how to present mice for the highest conversion rates (dead drifts with fast retrieves and deliberate pauses).

Mike Komara walks us through the mindset of a competitor — and how that mindset makes you a better everyday angler. From hand-me-down rods in Pittsburgh to medals with Team USA, Mike explains why simplicity wins: a single-fly approach, smart microliter setups, and a handful of adaptable rods. We talk translating spring-creek precision to big western rivers, reading water and bugs the moment you step out of the car, and the small technical moves (tuck casts, inverted drifts, matching bottom speed) that turn drifts into fish. It’s part practical how-to, part origin story, and a reminder that good fishing usually comes from thinking less about gear and more about the water.

Episode Show Notes Evan Griggs, founder of Fishing For All, walks us through Minnesota’s surprising, varied fisheries — from tight spring-fed trout creeks to the...

In this episode with Drew Baker, we will discuss the fly fishing photography tips. From shoulder surgery rehab to 10 guiding seasons across Rock...

Episode Show Notes Mike Bachkosky has spent more than fifty years on the Delaware River, watching hatches, studying rise forms, and learning every detail of...

Episode Show Notes If you’ve ever wondered about the rare trout swimming in North America’s wildest waters, this episode is for you. Today, we chat...

Episode Show Notes Cameron Mortenson is back on the podcast as he walks us through the quiet revival of fiberglass rods, why glass still connects...

Episode Show Notes Ever find yourself standing on a river’s edge, the line in the water, and somehow everything makes sense, even when nothing should?...

Episode Show Notes Phil Rowley breaks down the world of sinking lines—why and when to use them, how to pick the right one, and the...

Episode Show Notes Mckenzie Johns’ fly fishing road trips have taken her from small Pennsylvania streams to epic solo journeys across the Rockies. On her...