Fly Fishing Insider Podcast

In this Fly Fishing Insider Podcast episode, your host Christian Bacasa speaks with Carol Ann Morris. The person behind the scenes for influencing anglers worldwide via her illustrations. Have you heard of the author Skip Morris? Carol Ann is responsible for bringing the vivid illustrations and much of the content together for the prolific author and has an immense knowledge set for fly fishing. N...

Cats are great hunters, and emulating a cat is a great way to catch more fish. In this week's tip, I talk about several ways you can act like a cat and catch more fish. All species apply, rainbow trout, brown trout, bass, muskie, etc. FFIP - Insider Tips Series - Episode 14 - Isolate a Tactic to Get Better - Fly Fishing Insider Podcast - FFIP PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS TO KEEP THE SHOW GOING. Thi...

In this Fly Fishing Insider Podcast episode, your host Christian Bacasa speaks with Dave McKenna. The owner and operator of Guideflies.com has been instrumental in developing the Guanaja Fly Tyers Guild, a sustainable workforce that supports a unique local entrepreneurial gap and culture. Now available on WAYPOINT TV - www.waypointtv.com Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, L...

Cats are great hunters, and emulating a cat is a great way to catch more fish. In this week's tip, I talk about several ways you can act like a cat and catch more fish. All species apply, rainbow trout, brown trout, bass, muskie, etc. FFIP - Insider Tips Series - Episode 13 - Be Like a Cat and Catch More Fish - Fly Fishing Insider Podcast - FFIP PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS TO KEEP THE SHOW GOING....

In this Fly Fishing Insider Podcast episode, your host Christian Bacasa speaks with Tom McCoy. The Long Island, New York native, has written over five books and takes time with us to reveal his biggest secrets to catching trout.  Now available on WAYPOINT TV - www.waypointtv.com Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, LinkedIn Business, Pinterest, and YouTube. Contact Informatio...

This week we talk about thermal stratification and ice off. Get ready to catch some fish during ice off and understand why they are feeding. FFIP - Insider Tips Series - Episode 12 - Understanding Ice Off - Fly Fishing Insider Podcast - FFIP PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS TO KEEP THE SHOW GOING. This Episode's Sponsors: This episode is proudly sponsored in part with the following:  Angler's Coffee - ...

In this Fly Fishing Insider Podcast episode, your host Christian Bacasa speaks with Craig Amacker. Orvis endorsed guide at Madison Fly Fishing Company in Wisconsin's Driftless Region, Craig has a ton to share. Learn several tactics for gin clear water and how to dupe those picky fish. Now available on WAYPOINT TV - https://waypointtv.com/ Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, ...

What are these techniques? Let's dive in and talk about a few ways to change things up to attract and catch fish. Great for trout, bass, crappie and pike, and well any species on your bucket list.   FFIP - Insider Tips Series - Episode 11 - Dapping, Slapping, Skating, and Sliding to the Lane - Fly Fishing Insider Podcast - FFIP PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS TO KEEP THE SHOW GOING. This Episode's Spo...

In this Fly Fishing Insider Podcast episode, your host Christian Bacasa speaks with Vincent Aiello. Former fighter pilot for the US Navy and the Fighter Pilot Podcast host. Vincent passes along some of his experiences in the Navy and how training to be a fighter pilot has given him several tools and or methodologies to follow when on the water. Now available on WAYPOINT TV - https://waypointtv.com...

Fishing upriver is a common approach, and often we get through our run or day and have to walk back downriver. Although the hike is usually enjoyable, why not maximize your time on the water and grab a few more fish. Here are a few specific tactics I use with wet flies on the way back downriver.   FFIP - Insider Tips Series - Episode 10 - A Wet Fly Tactic to Maximize Your Time on the Water - Fly F...

In this Fly Fishing Insider Podcast episode, your host Christian Bacasa speaks with Captain Rafael Costa. Capt. Costa guides out of the Kendjam Lodge near the Irirí river in the Brazilian Amazon. Jungle fishing is his love, and it comes through in his genuine excitement and evident passion as he speaks about the experience and tactics. If you want to learn about what a jungle trip would be like, y...

Winter fishing can be some of the best fishing of the year. Fewer crowds, great fish, and prolific hatches can be commonplace. A caveat is the weather, and here are a few ways to keep those hands warm so you can enjoy those, as mentioned earlier.  FFIP - Insider Tips Series - Episode 9 - Keep Your Hands Warm When Winter Fishing - Fly Fishing Insider Podcast - FFIP www.flyfishinginsiderpodcast.com...

In this Fly Fishing Insider Podcast episode, your host Christian Bacasa speaks with John Dietsch. John is known for his participation as a lead fly fishing consultant in Robert Redford's film "A River Runs Through It." The classic film often adored by fly fishing anglers and caused a significant rise in the sport's participants has been an extraordinary part of John's life. However, he is defined...

Relaxation time is limited for most folks, so I like to take full advantage of it when I have it. Take these simple gear tips, make the best of your experience at the parking lot and enjoy the time. After all, time is something we never get back. FFIP - Insider Tips Series - Episode 8 - Simple Gear that Makes the Parking Lot More Enjoyable - Fly Fishing Insider Podcast - FFIP www.flyfishinginsider...

In this Fly Fishing Insider Podcast episode, your host Christian Bacasa speaks with Odum Wu. Odom shares how his family escaped from communism and, through their desire and will to come to the USA, has taught him to take complete advantage of what his freedom has to offer. Fly fishing and precisely a passion for targeting carp is one of the freedoms he is extremely grateful to have.  Now available...

FFIP - Trip Reports - Xcalak, Mexico - Fly Fishing Insider Podcast - FFIP We learn so much from each trip we go on, and in this series of Trip Reports, I'll share my learnings with you; how I got there, what to do, what I learned, and any other tips and tricks I can. Leave a review and let me know how I'm doing. Email me suggestions: christian@flyfishinginsiderpodcast.com FFIP - Trip Reports - Xca...

We regularly spend our hard-earned money on gear investments, but most of us don't do the little things to keep them in good maintenance. Here are a few ways to protect those gear investments. FFIP - Insider Tips Series - Episode 7 - Maintenance that Protects Your Investment - Fly Fishing Insider Podcast - FFIP www.flyfishinginsiderpodcast.com Instagram: @flyfishinginsiderpoidcast www.dupeafish.co...

In this Fly Fishing Insider Podcast episode, your host Christian Bacasa speaks with Mike Dawes. Former president of WorldCast Anglers and lifetime exploratory angler, Mike has put together an impressive fly fishing resume. Mike talks about travel, dedicating yourself to chasing specific species, and the adventures that come with that.  Now available on WAYPOINT TV - https://waypointtv.com/ Connect...

Night fishing changes everything, and there are a bunch of tips that can help your odds. I'll walk through what I've picked up over the years. FFIP - Insider Tips Series - Episode 6 - Start Thinking About Fishing at Night - Fly Fishing Insider Podcast - FFIP www.flyfishinginsiderpodcast.com Instagram: @flyfishinginsiderpoidcast www.dupeafish.com Instagram: @dupeafish Your Host: Christian Bacasa In...

In this Fly Fishing Insider Podcast episode, your host Christian Bacasa speaks with Joe Demalderis. The Upper Delaware is a fantastic fishery, and knowing the subtleties of the region can set you up for success. Joe covers the basics and dives deep into emerger strategies. Now available on WAYPOINT TV - https://waypointtv.com/ Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, LinkedIn Bus...

"Net the fish, net it! No! We almost had it." Have you heard or said that before? Here are a few ways to improve your landing skills. Hopefully, these help you put more fish in the net and a few more celebratory high fives this season! FFIP - Insider Tips Series - Episode 5 - Netting Tips so You Don't Lose the Big One - Fly Fishing Insider Podcast - FFIP www.flyfishinginsiderpodcast.com Instagram:...

In this Fly Fishing Insider Podcast episode, your host Christian Bacasa speaks with Garrett Lesko. The Oregonian fly tier is well known for his deer hair patterns, and we talk about the view from behind the vise in the professional fly tying world. Listen in to learn all about the relationships built and details on tying with deer hair. Now available on WAYPOINT TV - https://waypointtv.com/ Connec...

Keeping our waterways clean does a lot for us in fly fishing and can often help with landowners. I like doing my part, and here are a few ways to get involved. FFIP - Insider Tips Series - Episode 4 - Simple Ways to Go About River Cleanup - Fly Fishing Insider Podcast - FFIP www.flyfishinginsiderpodcast.com Instagram: @flyfishinginsiderpoidcast www.dupeafish.com Instagram: @dupeafish Your Host: Ch...

In this Fly Fishing Insider Podcast episode, your host Christian Bacasa speaks with Joel LaFollette. The sixth-generation Oregonian talks about what Oregon offers for fly fishing then dives into targeting bull trout. Listen in to learn a bit about bull trout, how to target them and how to preserve their presence.  Now available on WAYPOINT TV - https://waypointtv.com/ Connect with me on Instagram,...

Are you planning a fly fishing trip? If so, then I hope you are practicing your casting to make the most of it. In this episode, I provide 10 tips that will improve your ability to make good, strong, and accurate casts on your next fly fishing trip.   FFIP - Insider Tips - Episode 2 - Observation Tactics and Tips for Fly Fishing - Fly Fishing Insider Podcast - FFIP www.flyfishinginsiderpodcast.com...