Master guide Kevin Feenstra reveals his proven techniques for targeting bass, musky, pike, and carp using baitfish patterns the fish love. Drawing from over two decades of guiding experience on Michigan's mighty Muskegon River, Kevin shares his expert strategies for reading water and presenting flies to these hard-hitting fish.

Just a few of the questions asked and answered during the interview:

• You recently published Matching Warmwater Baitfish. What inspired you to write it and how did it come about?
• What makes baitfish patterns so effective for targeting predatory fish like smallmouth and largemouth bass, muskie, and others?
• How important is fly size when imitating baitfish for different predators?
• What are the key differences in how smallmouth and largemouth bass hunt baitfish?
• What are your go-to baitfish patterns for smallmouth bass, and how do they differ from those for largemouth?
• What are some effective retrieves when fishing baitfish patterns for bass?
• What makes muskie such a challenging species to catch on the fly?
• Can you explain the "figure eight" technique and when to use it when targeting muskie?
• What is your goto pattern for musky?
• What is your favorite throwback fly to convert muskie that follow but won't eat?
• What are some effective techniques for fishing baitfish flies in heavy cover or structure?
• How do water clarity and light conditions affect baitfish fly selection?
• Is there a searching baitfish pattern that you prefer to use when fishing new water?
• What are some key materials for tying realistic and effective baitfish imitations?
• What advice do you have for anglers looking to improve their success with baitfish imitations?

Mike Reiser shares his newly discovered fly fishing techniques in hooking and landing roosterfish in the surf. Consider this the advance course in stalking roosterfish that you won't find anywhere else.

Terry Wilson and his wife Roaxanne have fished intensely for many warmwater species and largemouth bass is one of their favorites. Listen in and learn about habitat, approach, delivery, fly animation, fishing the shallows, the vertical drop, fishing the mid-depths, going deep and much more.

Misty Dhillon had been guiding and traveling in Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar since 1994 in search of Golden Mahseer. These fish are a highly evolved, bio-indicator fish species that swim in rivers across the rugged Himalayan foothills. Listen in and learn about this incredible fish and what it takes to bring one to the net.

Bryan Whiting, a high school teacher in Colorado, had dreamed of fishing in Alaska with his boys. Actually going, however, just seemed beyond the possible. How do I make the time? Where do I specifically go? When do I go? What do I ask when deciding between lodges, camps or guides? How do I make sure I don't get ripped off? What equipment do I need? Bryan will share his experience in getting the answers to these questions and many more on this show.

Greg DeMars has fished all over the world but the waters around the Dallas/Fort Worth area are his home waters. Greg will guide us to the hidden gems and unexpected fishing spots in the heart of the bustling Metroplex. Whether you're a seasoned angler or a curious novice, join us to uncover secret creeks teeming with fish, all set against the urban backdrop of DFW. Don't miss out on this adventure that's just around the corner!

Just a few of the questions asked and answered during the interview:

• What are the key differences when comparing urban fishing to more remote locations?
• Do urban fish tend to generally be more aggressive?
• What weight rods do you recommend?
• Are the waters in the Dallas Fort Worth area easily accessible to the public?
• What are the river laws in Texas?
• What are the most common species to target in the DFW area?
• What are some of your favorite flies?
• Are most of the rivers and streams suitable for wading?
• Can you tell us about the downtown Dallas area fisheries?
• What does the North Dallas area offer that is different from downtown?
• What is fishing like in Timber Creek and Lewisville Lake?
• Are Big Fossil Creek and Big Bear Creek good places to fish in Fort Worth?
• What fishing is available in the Mid-Cites area?

Kurt Finlayson has found that fly fishing from stand  up paddle boards (SUPs) provides him with an effective way to access productive water. Before you decide whether this is for you, join us and listen in to learn about the basics of using a SUP, its advantages and disadvantages, where you should use it, and how to outfit it.

Just a few of the questions asked and answered during the interview:

• How did you first get into fly fishing from standup paddleboards, and what drew you to it?
• What are the unique advantages of fly fishing from a paddleboard compared to traditional floatation methods?
• What types of paddleboards are best suited for fly fishing, and what should one look for when selecting a board?
• Are there specific manufacturers that cater to fly fishers?
• Are there available paddleboards that have been expressly set up for fly fishing?
• How do you rig up a paddleboard to use for fly fishing?
• Do you ever use an anchor or tie off to avoid moving?
• What types of clothing do you wear?
• What are the key techniques for maintaining stability and balance while casting from a paddleboard?
• Do you stand, kneel, or sit? When do you use each?
• What challenges have you faced while fly fishing from a paddleboard, and how have you overcome them?
• What kind of paddle do you use?
• How do you manage your paddle and rod?
• How does being on a paddleboard affect your approach to finding and reaching fish?
• What safety precautions do you recommend for paddleboard anglers?

Paul Weamer, a professional guide and author, having fished both the eastern and western United States teaches us about the “Bugs”. Matching the hatch is always challenging but Paul knows how to simplify it so that you can quickly and easily identify the insects and pick the right fly to imitate them. Join us and learn entomology the easy way.

Steve Ramirez has been traveling thousands of miles in pursuit of native gamefish in salt and brackish water habitats. Join us as Steve tells his stories of adventures in the salt that weave fish, people, and nature together and how humanity impacts the world in many ways.

Just a few of the questions asked and answered during the interview:

• What made you look seaward for your latest book?
• What is Casting Seaward about?
• How did you pick the places and people you want to fish with?
• Do you make notes on site (or en plen aire) or does the writing come from recollections at a later date?
• How do you view your purposeful work in writing about our natural world along with your personal journey?
• What as the most exciting experience you had?
• What experience was the most challenging?
• What species was the hardest to target?
• What experience did you learn the most about fishing?
• Which experience did have that helped you to grow the most personally?
• How do you think the coastal waters are doing?
• What factors are at issue with managing the striped bass and bluefish fisheries on the east coast?
• What can we do as fly fishers to help conserve and preserve?

The Green River in Utah is called by some the most beautiful trout river in the United States. Its steep canyon walls and crystal-clear water make for an incredible fly fishing experience. Matt Lucas, owner and professional guide of Western Rivers Flyfisher Guides, will take us down the Green and give us his expert tips on fishing this legendary river.

Just a few of the questions asked and answered during the interview:

• What is the history of the Flaming Gorge Dam?
• Is the Green River an all-season fishery?
• What weight rods do you recommend?
• How accessible is the river for DIY anglers without a boat?
• Where does Section A start and end?
• What are the fish counts for the A and B sections?
• What hatches are prevalent on the river?
• How is Section B different from Section A?
• When do the mormon crickets and cicadas migrate?
• What makes the Green River an excellent dry fly fishery?
• Does Section C have larger trout?
• What changes do you make when the fish are hesitant to bit?
• How would you arrange a multi-day float trip?
• How do the dam releases change the fishing?
• Is the river managed properly now and what does the future look like?
• What are the guides and outfitters doing to preserve this fishery?

Ryan Anderson has been guiding for 17 years, 15 of those seasons were on the North Platte. A Casper native he knows Grey Reef better than just about anyone else. Listen in to hear how a real pro fishes this trophy class fishery.

The Roosterfish is one of the most sought after trophies of the Mexican coast. It's beauty and elusivness make it a challenge you won't want to miss out on. Join Mike Rieser and find out what it takes to stalk and connect with one of this incredible fish.

Mike McClelland has been fly fishing and hosting trips to New Zealand for over 16 years. Listen to Mike share the challenges and successes of landing nine-pound browns in 20 foot wide streams.

Gary Borger knows that fishing long flies holds the greatest opportunity for the fly rodder to take big fish in any water type. Listen in to find out Gary’s secrets about long flies and how to fish them including tactics such as the Broadside Float, the Leisenring Lift, Shotgunning, the Jigging Swing, and many other methods.

Rich Murphy has been fly fishing for striped bass for more than 25 years and knows the northeast coast of the US like his backyard. Find out all of Rich’s secrets of catching and landing these exciting saltwater trophies.