Hard Core Sight Fishing on Indian River Lagoon with Frank Catino

Our destination is the Border Brule River in Northern Wisconsin with 50-year veteran of the industry, Bill Sherer, owner of We Tie It Fly Shop in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin.  Only 45 miles from Lake Superior, the Border Brule offers outstanding wild brook and brown trout fly fishing, abundant public access, and easy wading in relative solitude.   

Bill is a recognized authority on trout and musky fly fishing and holds a World Line Class Record for Muskie, Walleye, and several saltwater species.  He’s a former state council chairman of Trout Unlimited Wisconsin and an internationally acclaimed fly designer with flies sold in shops around the globe.  Today Bill shares stories of one-eyed muskies, 30-inch brown trout, tips on wet fly fishing and coexisting with bears.  Stick around to the end to hear why one old-timer carries pea gravel in a can of planters’ peanuts plus and sage advice on fishing slow.

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Recorded Feb 15, 2024.  Episode 113

Our destination is the North Island of New Zealand with backcountry fly fishing guide and YouTuber, Alex Waller, Trippin on Trout, Taupo, NZ.  While the South Island often steals the spotlight, the North Island produces Disneyland-sized trout and more rivers than you could fish in a lifetime.

Alex was born in the UK, came to New Zealand for skydiving, and stayed for the fly fishing.  After a sky diving accident that nearly took his arm and leg, Alex made fly fishing, guiding, and documenting his wild and remote backcountry adventures on YouTube his passion.  Today, Alex explains the differences between the North and South Islands, how to land big trout, seasons and fly patterns, and why remote, backcountry fly fishing recharges the soul.

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Recorded Jan 11, 2024.  Episode 112

Our destination is the world-famous White River, Bull Shoals, Arkansas, with 25-year veteran guide and wet fly expert, Davy Wotton, American International School of Fly Fishing.  The White River is an enormous tailwater system with a larger-than-life reputation. Here anglers can tangle with trout dreams are made of.

Davy has appeared on numerous TV shows and podcasts, is fly designer, consultant, manufacturer of fly fishing gear, and wet fly expert.   Davy gives a great overview of the White River system, how to go after those monster browns, plus innovative wet fly techniques that bring the big boys up for dinner.   

Bonus: where to wade fish when the generators are on and the water is high, and great stories of his close friend, Dave Whitlock.  Could the White be your best shot at a that trout of a lifetime?   Find out from Davy!

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Recorded Jan 4, 2024.  Episode 111

Our destination is Indian River Lagoon near the Kennedy Space Center on the Central Florida coast with Captain Frank Catino who gives us the low down on the Indian River, the Banana River, and Mosquito Lagoon.  Stretching over 150 miles, anglers can lose themselves in a sea of mangrove shorelines, shallow grass flats, and numerous islands where great numbers of tarpon, redfish, snook, and speckled trout thrive.  

Having fished these waters for 45 years, Frank shares stories of fishing with Lefty Kreh, Yvonne Chenard, and  Roger Waters, how he came to build reels for Orvis and serve as mayor of his town.  We cover the seasons, tarpon and redfish behavior, and stick around to the end for some great tips on surf fishing.

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Recorded Dec 14, 2023.  Episode 110

Today our destination is Colorado with trophy trout hunter, Forrest Hobbs.  Forrest grew up in Alaska but lives in Colorado where he has developed a “playbook” for routinely hooking and landing big trout in difficult conditions.   In this episode, Forrest generously unveils his secrets, offering tips on locating and landing multiple trophy trout a day.  You’ll be surprised by his top fly patterns, rod set up, and how he goes deep in ugly places for the big ones.    

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Recorded Dec 9, 2023.  Episode 108

Our destination is Northeast Ohio, otherwise known as Steelhead Alley, and the network of rivers and “spate” streams flowing into Lake Erie with expert steelhead guide, Josh McQueen, founder of Fish Ohio Outfitters.   The southern shore of Lake Erie offers some of the finest Steelhead fly fishing in the world where 30-40 fish days are an absolute possibility.  An Ohio native, Josh's lifelong connection to these waters led him from truck driving and construction to his true calling as a fishing guide. 

Today, Josh gives a master class on the fishery, Steelhead behavior, effect of water temps, stocking programs, flies and rigs that consistently produce, plus why he prefers dirty water.    Bonus: how to beat the crowds.   

Could this be the best lake run rainbow fishery in the world? You be the judge! 

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·       740-501-7171 

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Recorded Nov 21, 2023.  Episode 109

Our destination is North Sterling Reservoir in Eastern Colorado for probably the most underrated and overlooked of all freshwater fish – Carp!  Our guest is Jeff Wagner, CEO of Mayfly Outdoors, better known for such iconic brands such as Ross, Abel, and Airflow.   North Sterling is a medium sized reservoir loaded with big carp where 40 fish days are not uncommon.  

Educated as a biologist, Jeff grew up in Nebraska and shares his journey from Cabelas retail store clerk to CEO of one of the top brands in the industry.   Today Jeff covers common carp, grass carp, food sources and feeding habits, top fly patterns and colors, where carp hangout in lakes, why windy days can be awesome, plus what types of rods and setups work best.   

Do carp get a bad rap?  You be the judge! 

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Recorded Oct 18, 2023.  Episode 107

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Dylan shares some pro tips on carp fishing, girlfriends, and his work to fish lifestyle in Colorado.  If you’ve wondered about carp on the fly, then this episode is for you.   

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Recorded July 17, 2023.  Episode 106

Our destination is the legendary River Test in England with expert guide and fishing agent, Gilly Bate, Fly Odyssey UK.  If you’ve ever wondered what fly fishing in the UK is all about, then this episode is for you.   Steeped in history, the River Test is considered by many the birthplace of fly fishing and one of the pre-eminent chalk streams in the world.  Here, anglers can immerse themselves in a bygone era, fishing famous “beats” through private estates, while testing their skill against surprisingly large and wily trout. 

Gilly has been fly-fishing and guiding English chalk streams for 25 years and has appeared in TV shows, podcasts, and magazine articles.  Today Gilly takes us into the world of estate fly fishing, river keepers, and proper English stream etiquette.  Bonus:  Scotland and the iconic River Spey. 

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Recorded Oct 4, 2023.  Episode 105

Our destination is the Little Juniata River, Part 2, in Central Pennsylvania with competition angler and euro nymphing aficionado, Josh Miller owner of Trout Yeah guide service.   Yes folks, the master class continues with life changing concepts on how to catch more fish including strike detection, observation, and sizing up a piece of water.  Plus, Josh’s surprising philosophy on top fly patterns, the Frisby cast, and why he likes to keep his flies OFF the bottom.  Stick around to the end for a chance encounter with Joe Humphreys and some stories we captured after we turned the recorder back on.  

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Recorded Aug 18, 2023.  Episode 104