Best Wild Trout Podcasts (2025)

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Wild lake trout populations have rebounded in Lake Champlain. But scientists don't know why 5:03

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11d ago5:03

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For the first time in decades, scientists are not going to stock Lake Champlain with hatchery lake trout. That's because wild fish are finally spawning and sustaining their populations again.By Abagael Giles

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Gear Fixes 1:07:07

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When you fish long enough, things break. That’s the nature of life, really . . . things fall apart. But if you're resourceful, you put them back together. Sometimes it’s out of necessity. Honestly, a couple decades ago, I simply couldn’t afford to go through gear as fast as it was wearing down, so I learned to patch waders, fix a fly rod, mend a fl…

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When one of their own lost his home, this pick-up group turned to soccer 4:43

4d ago4:43

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Players in the White River Valley have been coming together over soccer for decades. But of course, it’s about more than just soccer.By Sabine Poux

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Episode 98: Honeybee Homesteading - Starting Your Backyard Hive 1:09:25

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The sweet golden nectar we call honey might be the most remarkable food on earth—the only substance that truly never expires. Egyptian tombs revealed 5,000-year-old honey still perfectly edible, a testament to nature's most extraordinary preservative. Gary Tibbo returns to the podcast to reveal the secrets of beekeeping, from setting up your first …

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21. Superwoman Syndrome: Why Moms (and Women) Are Already Heroes - They Just NEED To Believe It 12:06

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In this soul-nourishing episode, Lauren gets real about the burnout, emotional weight, and unrealistic expectations that come with trying to be everything to everyone. Through raw honesty, a bit of humor, and deep encouragement, she calls out Superwoman Syndrome for what it is: a toxic lie we’ve been sold. Mama, it's time to finally take the cape o…

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Vermont's community radio stations get state funding for disaster response work 4:38

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Lawmakers put $150,000 in the budget for community radio stations. The money will help the stations purchase public safety equipment so they are better equipped to assist in disaster response.By Howard Weiss-Tisman

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Episode 450 - Mendenhall Wetlands 43:30

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In this episode, Mary Glaves, Matt Robus, River Gates, and Chris Hoon, provide their unique perspectives on the proposed second crossing in Juneau and its potential impact on the Mendenhall Wetlands. We explore the historical significance and the ecological value of the Mendenhall Wetlands, a globally important bird area and a critical stopover for…

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Sweet survival: Vermont businesses navigate climate cocoa crisis 4:39

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Chocolate is one of Vermont’s top food exports. But cacao doesn’t grow here — and climate change has been disrupting the global supply chain.By Keely Ehnstrom, Community News Service, Kate Newton, Community News Service

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15: Rob "Caveman" Alleva - Co-host of History Channel's Kings of Pain 55:30

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Rob Alleva is a wildlife expert, herper, safari guide, and TV host best known for his work on Kings of Pain. With a career that’s taken him from venom labs to remote jungles to even active war zones, Rob has made a name for himself by seeking out some of the planet’s most dangerous and misunderstood creatures. Follow Rob's Crazy Adventures on IG @c…

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Our Most Important Breakthroughs 1:06:43

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This episode is all about breakthroughs. For each of us, as a personal account, what have been the biggest changes, or the biggest steps forward, in our fishing? I call these breakthroughs because they're the landmarks or discoveries or changes, along the way of learning, where we can look back and say, “Now that, really made a big difference.” We …

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Seniors 13:34

8d ago13:34

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Thirty-seven hours before graduation, Erica Heilman talks with nine high school seniors about their hopes and dreams for the future...and prom. They also talk about prom.By Erica Heilman

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Should I stay or should I go? One recent grad reflects on a future in Vermont 5:14

10d ago5:14

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Most people who go to college in Vermont leave the state after graduation. That's more than any other state.By Lucia McCallum, Community News Service

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Vermont state auction draws deal-hunters from across the Northeast 3:02

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Maybe you need an orange plow truck. Or a Mount Philo State Park leaf blower. Or a park ranger’s rowboat that might not float. Everything's a treasure for someone.By April McCullum

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Episode 97: A Week In The Life Of Steve 1:11:34

12d ago1:11:34

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A flame flickers inside the wheel well of a beloved 1992 Ford F-250, threatening to consume it. Just days earlier, another flame—hope for the Toronto Maple Leafs—had burned briefly before being extinguished in yet another Game 7 heartbreak. Such is the rhythm of life for our host this week, where catastrophes and triumphs arrive in clusters. This e…

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20. Pelvic Floor Health and How to Reignite Your Libido During Perimenopause With Jesse Glaze 57:38

12d ago57:38

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In this episode, host Lauren Trout welcomes pelvic floor therapist and perimenopause educator Jesse Glaze for an eye-opening conversation about libido, hormones, intimacy, and how women can reclaim their bodies during perimenopause and menopause. From hormone myths to pelvic floor health to reigniting your sex drive, this conversation is packed wit…

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With a home-cooked banquet, Abenaki citizens taste traditional foods and preserve culture 4:16

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The banquet, called Wlipogwat, offered a taste of animals and plants harvested on Abenaki territory. It's part of ongoing efforts by Odanak and Wôlinak First Nations to protect their knowledge, culture and homelands.By Elodie Reed

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14: Julia Hellweg - Wildlife Advocate and Content Creator 57:35

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Julia Hellweg is a wildlife advocate and content creator whose journey has taken her from the corporate world in Germany to the heart of southern Africa. After an eye-opening exchange trip to South Africa, Julia left behind a traditional career path to work hands-on with wildlife, from tracking brown hyenas in Namibia to caring for orphaned animals…

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Season Fifteen Intermission -- Catching Up With Leader Sales, Books, Beers, Videos and Plans 36:34

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For our Season 15 Intermission, my wife, Becky, joins me for a lighthearted look at what's going on in the Troutbitten world. We talk about the upcoming leader sale in the Troutbitten Shop (May 23rd). We talk about the New Trail Troutbitten beer, the upcoming book on Fly Fishing the Mono Rig and a bunch of videos on the Troutbitten YouTube channel.…

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Episode 449 - Homer wine 38:27

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In this episode Louie Maurer from Bear Creek Winery in Homer and I discuss how fruits like raspberries, blueberries, and rhubarb are transformed into exquisite wines. We break down wine pairings as well as life in Homer. Check out the On Step Alaska website or subscribe on Substack for articles, features and all things Alaska. Click here for a 20% …

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Former AHS Secretary Mike Smith shares plans for reviewing UVM Health Network costs 5:20

14d ago5:20

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Former Agency of Human Services Secretary Mike Smith was recently asked to lead a review of cost effectiveness of many programs at the University of Vermont Health Network. He told Vermont Public that the network’s administrative costs was one area he planned to look into.By Bob Kinzel

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Why Are Some Trout So Selective? 1:08:23

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The trout is prized as a gamefish because it’s picky. It’s selective. Often, it requires a refined presentation to fool a wild trout. And in large part, that’s the draw toward fishing for them. In every region, in every stream, trout habits can differ from others in neighboring watersheds. And across the fishing landscape, we find places and even m…

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Riverside -- A Fisherman's Thoughts On Spot Burning 23:45

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There are two ways to tell the experience of an angler: how he holds a fish and how he keeps his secrets. The latter is probably more important. A seasoned angler intuitively understands the vulnerability of a river. Spot burning is a real thing with real consequences. Good anglers understand this concept. Good people understand this concept. Every…

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Vermont musicians Fawn and The Wormdogs share their Tiny Desk Contest videos and songs 8:04

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Nearly 40 Vermont musicians submitted their videos to NPR's Tiny Desk Contest. Vermont Public chatted with a few about the original songs they chose and their video ideas. (And we asked them to sit at our colleague's tiny — and meticulously decorated — desk and pose for photos).By Mary Williams Engisch, Adiah Gholston

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Episode 96: How the Best Casting Spots Are Found While Trolling 1:13:58

18d ago1:13:58

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What makes a three-mile stretch of seemingly uniform weed line suddenly produce fish in one specific spot? Why do nine out of ten strikes happen in the exact same location? These are the questions that separate casual anglers from true fishing experts. Muskie guru Matt O'Brian joins us on the French River to reveal his systematic approach to findin…

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Vermont musicians Chris Nicotera and Elbi Lewes share their Tiny Desk Contest submissions 7:02

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Nearly 40 Vermont musicians submitted their videos to NPR's Tiny Desk Contest. Vermont Public chatted with a few about the original songs they chose and their video ideas.By Mary Williams Engisch, Adiah Gholston

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Vermont has paused PCB testing in schools, but cleanup costs keep piling up 4:23

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Statewide, Vermont has already invested $37.5 million into PCB testing and remediation, and just a little over $3 million is left. More than half of all schools that fall under the state's mandate haven't even been tested yet.By Lola Duffort

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Vermont musicians Rik Palieri, Judi Emanuel and Bredda Mike share their Tiny Desk Contest entries 8:41

19d ago8:41

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Nearly 40 Vermont musicians submitted their videos to NPR's Tiny Desk Contest. Vermont Public chatted with a few about the original songs they chose and their video ideas. (And we asked them to sit at our colleague's tiny — and meticulously decorated — desk and pose for photos.)By Mary Williams Engisch, Adiah Gholston

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A training program would bring doctors to rural Vermont, if it gets state funding 4:32

19d ago4:32

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Vermont is heading for a shortage of primary care doctors, especially in rural areas, and the problem starts where doctors do their training. A new residency program aims to change that.By Lexi Krupp

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19. Creating a Marriage That Thrives While Raising Kids With Michelle Purta 54:45

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In this empowering episode of the Mind Your Mama Podcast, host Lauren Trout is joined by marriage coach and fellow mama Michelle Purta, who specializes in helping couples thrive after kids. Together, they unpack the emotional and logistical challenges that come with parenting and partnership—and how to create deeper connection, better communication…

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Episode 448 - Hump Island Oysters 22:01

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Jacinda Leighton is a 2018 graduate of Ketchikan High School who earned a degree in economics from Fort Lewis College in Colorado. She is now the business manager for Hump Island Oyster Company in Ketchikan. In this episode we discuss the life cycle of oysters, farming kelp, living with passion rather than waiting to discover a passion, and the sat…

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Vermont musicians The Hokum Brothers and Wes Pearce share their Tiny Desk Contest submissions 6:48

20d ago6:48

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Nearly 40 Vermont musicians submitted their videos to NPR's Tiny Desk Contest. Vermont Public chatted with a few about the original songs they chose and their video ideas. (And we asked them to sit at our colleague's tiny — and meticulously decorated — desk and pose for photos.)By Mary Williams Engisch, Adiah Gholston

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Vermont musicians Sarah Bell and Miles of Fire share their NPR Tiny Desk Contest submissions 6:42

21d ago6:42

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Nearly 40 Vermont musicians submitted their videos to NPR's Tiny Desk Contest. Vermont Public chatted with a few about the original songs they chose and their video ideas. (And we asked them to sit at colleague Eric Ford's tiny — and meticulously decorated — desk and pose for photos.)By Mary Williams Engisch, Adiah Gholston

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Fishing Big Rivers-- Thoughts, Tips and Strategies 1:02:15

22d ago1:02:15

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Let’s talk about fishing big rivers. For the most part, all of us here at Troutbitten are river anglers, meaning not much stillwater. Furthermore we’re mostly wade anglers. We spend most of our time wading rather than floating, because we enjoy it, and because in a lot of cases, wading gives us the best chance for success. But over the years I’ve n…

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13: Prof. Roger Thompson - Award Winning Author of "No Word For Wilderness" 32:43

24d ago32:43

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Professor Roger Thompson is an award-winning nonfiction author and Director of the Program in Writing and Rhetoric at Stony Brook University. His acclaimed book, No Word for Wilderness: Italy’s Grizzlies and the Race to Save the Rarest Bears on Earth, delves into the plight of Italy’s brown bears, particularly the Marsican brown bear, which survive…

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Wanderstop designer Steven Margolin on video games and life in Burlington 4:51

24d ago4:51

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Game developer and Burlington resident Steven Margolin worked as the lead designer on Ivy Road's Wanderstop, the independent studio's first video game.By Nathaniel Wilson

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Vermont agriculture secretary says dairy farmers are concerned about migrant farmworker arrests 6:07

25d ago6:07

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Agriculture Secretary Anson Tebbetts said farmers across the state are concerned about federal immigration enforcement after border agents arrested eight migrant farmworkers last month in northwestern Vermont.By Bob Kinzel

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Episode 95: Steel Wheels and Wild Places - A Train Engineer's Life 54:38

26d ago54:38

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Have you ever wondered what it feels like to control thousands of tons of steel, stretching nearly three miles behind you? In this captivating conversation, Willie sits down with Matt Oleski, a train engineer whose decade-long railway career provides a fascinating glimpse into one of North America's most essential yet mysterious professions. Matt s…

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18. The Quiet Noise of Losing Yourself in Motherhood 18:48

26d ago18:48

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In this episode, host Lauren Trout opens up about the messy, beautiful chaos of motherhood and the journey to rediscovering joy, purpose, and self-love amid it all. Speaking directly to overwhelmed mamas folding laundry, hiding in pantries, or stealing five minutes in the car, Lauren offers relatable honesty and gentle encouragement. She reminds yo…

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Vermont priest in Rome for pope's death reflects on Francis' life and legacy 5:16

26d ago5:16

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The Rev. Brian Cummings, S.S.E., a Saint Michael’s College campus minister, was in Rome on his final day of sabbatical when he learned of Pope Francis' passing. He shares details on his time in Rome and his reflections on Francis' legacy.By Jenn Jarecki, Nathaniel Wilson

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79: Indelible Grace, Sower Project, Rich Tribute 36:28

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This months Good Patron Challenge is to attend a Music Festival this summer if at all possible! Plus Garret brings you the scoop on the latest crowdfunding campaigns. - - - SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN - - - * Indelible Grace - Album # 8 * https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/indeliblegrace/help-us-make-indelible-grace-8-a-new-hymn-project - - - OTHER CAMPAI…

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After release from prison, Mohsen Mahdawi is rooted in the Upper Valley — and in his purpose 6:55

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A federal judge last week ordered Mohsen Mahdawi to be released from prison while his immigration case is pending. In his first interview with Vermont media since his release, Mahdawi spoke about his time in prison, what it’s been like since his release and his plans for the future.By Sabine Poux

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Episode 447 - Big Wild Life 11:43

27d ago11:43

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In this episode I preview my latest book, Big Wild Life, which will be released on Friday, May 9. The book is an account of living in Alaska that includes stories from high school, home building, teaching, travel around the state and two major themes: Alaska as a proving ground/setting for adventure and difficult elements of conservation. Check out…

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Learn to Read the River Like a Trout 1:21:34

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We spend a lot of time thinking about tactics and working on techniques. We devote our energies toward finding fly patterns, tying up our confidence flies and testing new flies. We research new waters and explore unfinished sections in familiar waters. We spend a lot of time doing fishy things. This is a life on the water. The guys and I have been …

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12: Ty Walker - Smoke In Chimneys Trout Hatchery 29:20

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Ty Walker is the founder of Smoke in Chimneys, a sustainable trout farm in the mountains of Virginia. Guided by faith and a deep respect for creation, Ty blends ecological responsibility with regenerative farming practices, raising fish in a way that honors the land, the water, and the people it feeds. His work is as much about stewardship as it is…

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Episode 94: Weathering Life's Storms 1:03:30

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Some of life's greatest lessons emerge from weathering unexpected storms. In this deeply reflective episode, I explore how the literal thunderstorms of Northern Ontario and the metaphorical storms of major life decisions have shaped my journey as a lodge owner. The wilderness demands respect. I share the harrowing midnight experience that taught me…

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17. Unlocking Your True Purpose Through Mindfulness with Izabela Oquendo 45:38

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In this episode of The Mind Your Mama Podcast, Lauren is joined by Isabella Oquendo, a manifestation coach, author, and mom of two. Isabella shares her transformative journey from being overwhelmed in her career and personal life to finding her true purpose through manifestation and mindfulness. She discusses how mindfulness and purpose-driven livi…

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Episode 446 - Officiating basketball in Alaska 45:54

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Zoe Krupa is a resident of Sitka and was recently a lead official at the 1a/2a state basketball tournament in Anchorage. In this episode we discuss growing up in Southeast, coaching vs. officiating, officiating rivalries and the time she gave her dad a technical foul. Check out the On Step Alaska website or subscribe on Substack for articles, featu…

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Know the River or Know Your Tactics? What Puts More Trout In the Net? 1:13:01

1M ago1:13:01

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Here's a topic that starts with an interesting question: What puts more trout in the net? Is it knowing your water or knowing your tactics? Of course, the easy answer is . . . both. Refine your skills and learn your rivers. Then put all of that together, and you have a great formula, not only for catching trout but for having a lot of fun. The trut…

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Riverside -- Twelve Small Stream Fly Casting Tips 29:47

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Here are twelve tips for delivering a fly into waters that are heavily canopied, with greedy branches, ready to grab your fly and make life difficult. The best small stream fishing happens in these places. We call it brush fishing. Learning to cast a fly on small streams forces an angler into proper form. There is no forgiveness, and every error co…

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Episode 93: The Art of Shore Lunch 1:18:22

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There's something magical about outdoor gatherings—those special moments where food, nature, and companionship blend together to create lasting memories. In this episode, Willie the Oil Man takes us deep into the art of the shore lunch, a beloved Canadian tradition that transcends simple outdoor cooking. Willie shares decades of hard-earned wisdom …