Episodes

  • Ep. 11 - Slamming Lake Trout from Shore

    Ep. 11 - Slamming Lake Trout from Shore
    Nov 19 2024
    Drew Price is a veteran guide on Lake Champlain, and every November he looks forward to the spawning run that draws monster lakers from Champlain’s depths and puts them in easy casting distance from the bank. During a brief window, you can stick lakers with your feet on terra firma in almost any body of water they inhabit. These pointers will get you on the right track while the getting is still very good. Hosted by OL fishing editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pederson / Eighty Five Audio.
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    28 mins
  • Ep. 10 - Cast Or Troll? That Is The Walleye Question

    Ep. 10 - Cast Or Troll? That Is The Walleye Question
    Nov 5 2024
    We love to fish based on memories. Captain Ross Robertson, a veteran of the Lake Erie walleye scene, sees it all the time. Returning clients go on and on about how during their trip last fall they hammered on this lure or with this presentation and they so badly want to recreate that scenario again. Sometimes it happens; often it does not. The calendar dates might align with the glory day from a year earlier, but that doesn’t mean the conditions are the same. In walleye fishing, success is found either casting or trolling, and many anglers have a preference. In fact, they can become so set on their method that they end up catching fewer fish because they’re unwilling to or unsure of when to switch tactics. But those cues aren’t as difficult to recognize as you think. In episode 10 of the "Quick Strike" Podcast, Roberston un-muddies the water on when to tow the lines or break out the spinning rods. His tips will help you get on fish faster, stay on fish longer, and increase your overall efficiency. Hosted by OL fishing editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pederson / Eighty Five Audio.
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    36 mins
  • Ep. 9 - Is The "Fall Feed Bag" A Myth?

    Ep. 9 - Is The "Fall Feed Bag" A Myth?
    Oct 22 2024
    The idea of the “fall feed bag” permeates fishing media. It’s so prevalent that it’s conditioned anglers to think that come autumn, all the fish are gorging themselves in preparation for winter. To be fair, this rings true for a lot of species, especially in lakes or reservoirs that experience very little change in water level. But moving-water fish are different, and when it comes to brown trout in particular, the “fall feed bag” is more hype than reality. In the fly fishing world especially, fall is regarded as “streamer season”—the time when wild browns shed all inhibition and recklessly gobble up as many creek chubs and baby trout as they can. My friend and 15-year Montana guide, Miles Nolte, has chased trout all over the world. Now, he lives and fishes in New Zealand, home of some of the best—and most challenging—trout fishing in the world. The insights he shares about the “streamer season” myth on episode 9 of the "Quick Strike" Podcast will not only help you catch more big trout year-round, but also make you a ringer in the fall even when those big streamers won’t get it done. Hosted by OL fishing editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pederson / Eighty Five Audio.
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    31 mins
  • Ep. 8 - Mammoth Carp with a Pinch of Salt

    Ep. 8 - Mammoth Carp with a Pinch of Salt
    Oct 8 2024
    Carp get mixed reviews in this country. Some anglers are obsessed with them. To most folks, however, they are trash fish. But no matter how you view them, we’ve all been out fishing at one point or another and laid eyes on a carp so big that it dropped our jaws. Connecticut-based guide Rowan Lytle learned years ago that if he wanted more shots at these monsters, he needed to explore the tidal sections of his home rivers. Lytle's guidance can help you land the carp of a lifetime in any tidal river in any part of the U.S. Hosted by OL fishing editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pederson / Eighty Five Audio.
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    26 mins
  • Ep. 7 - Demystifying Stripers on the Fly from Shore

    Ep. 7 - Demystifying Stripers on the Fly from Shore
    Sep 24 2024
    Surf fishing and flyfishing are both challenging. It might be easy to assume, then, that combining the two presents the ultimate angling test. It's not a cinch, but it’s a lot less daunting than many people believe. Striped bass feed very close to shore, and if you can grasp a few key concepts on what to throw and where to plant your feet, the learning curve is shorter than you think. Hosted by OL fishing editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pederson / Eighty Five Audio.
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    33 mins
  • Ep. 6 - Would You Cast a $500 Lure?

    Ep. 6 - Would You Cast a $500 Lure?
    Sep 10 2024
    Do you wince when a $7 lure snaps off on the bottom? Does it really hurt when a $10 bait winds up in a tree? Of course it does, but not nearly as much as losing a custom glidebait or swimbait. The most expensive offering in lure maker Dennis Perko's line-up will set you back $550. But once you understand how these pricey baits can greatly improve your success with trophy fish, the prices become more justified…even if you’re still not ready for that kind of a spend. Hosted by OL fishing editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pederson / Eighty Five Audio.
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    33 mins
  • Ep. 5 - The Most Intense Topwater Smallmouth Bite You Never Fish

    Ep. 5 - The Most Intense Topwater Smallmouth Bite You Never Fish
    Aug 27 2024
    When you see the white chin of a 5-plus-pound bass rise in crystal-clear water and hover under a tiny fly before simply making it disappear, it’ll change what you thought you knew about how and what smallmouths eat. In this episode, Wisconsin guide Tim Landwehr lays out his top tips for understanding why big smallies get bug drunk, and how to catch them where you fish. You can read the full story at outdoorlife.com/fishing/catch-smallmouth-with-bugs/ Hosted by OL fishing editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pederson / Eighty Five Audio.
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    31 mins
  • Ep. 4 - The Cheapest Way to Tuna Glory

    Ep. 4 - The Cheapest Way to Tuna Glory
    Aug 13 2024
    A party boat can get you on massive yellowfins and bluefins for an affordable price. But before you hop on board as a rookie, you've got to learn the rules that maximize the fun. Captain Darren Dorris, who started out as a mate on a party boat, breaks down the critical things rookies need to know before jumping aboard. You can read the full story at https://www.outdoorlife.com/fishing/cheap-way-to-catch-tuna/ Hosted by OL fishing editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pederson / Eighty Five Audio.
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    27 mins