The Backcountry Fly Fishing Podcast
Tired of overcrowded water? In love with catching wild fish in wild places? Addicted to exploration? Awed by the rugged beauty of nature? Then this is the podcast for you.
We aim to build a library that covers everything related to fly fishing in the backcountry--tactics, flies, gear, survival skills, hiking, weather, outdoor hazards, navigation, camping, ecology, and much more.
Whether you're a hardcore backcountry fly fisher or a newbie interested in getting out there, we've got something for you. Come join us in the pursuit of trout and solitude.
The Backcountry Fly Fishing Podcast
Latest Episodes
Complaint Corner - Big Fish Bros
This season’s installment of Complaint Corner takes aim at one of the most persistent—and annoying—mentalities in fly fishing: the obsession with big fish at the expense of everything else.Ross dives into the culture of the “Big Fis...
Beauty, Confrontation, and Judgment: The Honesty of Consequence in the Backcountry
After a close encounter with a rattlesnake in a remote canyon, Ross reflects on something bigger than fishing: why we’re really drawn to wild places in the first place.This episode explores the difference between beauty and consequence—b...
When Does a Trip Become an Overnighter?
At some point, every serious backcountry angler runs into the same question: when does a fishing trip stop being a day trip and become an overnighter?In this episode, Ross breaks down the thought process behind deciding when it’s time to...
Get to the Hoppa - The Art of Fishing Terrestrials
Summer means one thing: it’s time to throw big bugs.In this episode, Ross dives deep into the world of terrestrial fly fishing—grasshoppers, beetles, ants, and the explosive eats that make them one of the most addictive ways to catch tro...
I Hate Waders (and So Should You) - Wet Wading the Backcountry
What if the most “normal” way of fishing isn’t actually the best way?In this episode, Ross makes the case for ditching waders and embracing wet wading as the default approach for backcountry fly fishing. From the simple definition—gettin...
