Ep. 68 - We All Float on for Trout

Stepping up from the basics to a targeted, species-based approach isn't always the easiest to navigate. Enter George Fiorelli, a literal professor of bass fishing at Cornell University. These are his tips for teaching students of all skills to level up their bass fishing techniques. Hosted by Outdoor Life fishing editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Whelan works for Seaguar, the Japanese company that accidentally invented fluoro way back in the 1970s. He breaks down why you need fluoro, how it’s made, why one grade is cheaper than another, and even how to spot fake fluoro. Hosted by Outdoor Life fishing editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Warmwater flyfishing is one of the fastest-growing sectors of the sport overall. Not all of us have rivers close to home, let alone drift boats or rafts to fish them. What many people do have, however, is access to a wade-friendly smallmouth stream or river that’s just begging to be fished with flies. With a couple of key flies, a simple rod and reel setup, and some insights on when and where to put yourself, my buddy Jacob Ott of Otters Guide Service can get anyone dialed in on smallmouth water anywhere. Hosted by Outdoor Life fishing editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Wetzel is a veteran surf-fishing guide with decades of experience fishing jetties, inlets, and the open beach, and has taught countless new anglers how to be successful in these locations. Here are his tips for figuring out where to cast from shore. Hosted by Outdoor Life fishing editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your cast, presentation, and drift all must perfectly harmonize for effective dry-fly fishing — especially when you’re dealing with wise, spooky fish. None of those critical elements matter, though, if your dry fly isn’t, well, dry. My buddy Sean Witman, who guides on several rivers in New York’s Catskill Mountains, breaks it all down. This episode is brought to you by Montana Department of Commerce. Visit https://visitmt.com Hosted by Outdoor Life fishing editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Getting started at pouring your own soft plastic baits is simple, but there are three major mistakes to avoid. Jake Evans, owner of Maryland-based Freedom Baits USA, breaks it down. He’s been pouring since he was a kid — and will tell you it’s not difficult — but if you want to avoid getting discouraged or wasting materials, heed his advice. This episode is brought to you by Montana Department of Commerce. Visit visitmt.com. Hosted by Outdoor Life fishing editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Cain is a dyed-in-the-wool river rat and big-water trout fishing is his passion. Though he’ll fish for them with a variety of gear and tactics, his preference is catching them on streamers. His insights will help you level up and hunt browns you measure in pounds instead of inches.  This episode is brought to you by Montana Department of Commerce. Visit http://visitmt.com. Hosted by Outdoor Life fishing editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bailey Eigbrett is the host of the “Serious Angler” podcast and a seasoned kayak tourney angler. Of course, you might not be ready to jump in at the top tier of competition. But if you ever decide to test your skills, his pointers can give you an advantage.  This episode is brought to you by Montana Department of Commerce. Visit http://visitmt.com Hosted by Outdoor Life fishing editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No matter where you find hickory or American shad, catching them becomes a game of getting the right lure in their faces once they enter their spawning rivers. That's why I'm talking to Steve Reigles, the man behind Steve’s UV Leaves. There’s no one better to break things down than the guy who makes the best (and toughest) shad spoons on the market.  Hosted by Outdoor Life fishing editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Moore is a full-time guide whose early-season methods apply to just about any Northeast body of water with landlocked salmon. These are his tips for dropping the hammer on these shiny speed demons.  Hosted by OL fishing editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices