Episodes

  • Ep. 66 - The Big-Water Trout Streamer Attack Plan
    Apr 28 2026
    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 ⁠mt.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
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    31 mins
  • Ep. 65 - So, You Wanna Fish Kayak Tournaments?
    Apr 21 2026
    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 mt.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
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    32 mins
  • Ep. 64 - The Subtle Art of Fishing Shad Spoons
    Apr 14 2026
    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
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    29 mins
  • Ep. 63 - Get the Jump on Landlocked Atlantic Salmon
    Apr 7 2026
    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
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    25 mins
  • Ep. 62 - The Early-Season Striper Checklist
    Mar 31 2026
    You don’t have to wait for warmer months to get your striper fix. Captain Brian Williams, who runs out of Ocean City, New Jersey, specializes in the early-season tips and tricks that will kick out the first striped bass of the year. So if you’re itching to get on the striper board early, listen up. 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
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    27 mins
  • Ep. 61 - Score Huge Walleyes During the Trickiest Time of Year
    Mar 24 2026
    There is no better time to hook big numbers of massive walleye than late March and early April, but success revolves around being able to quickly adapt to changing conditions. No matter what you’re experiencing on your home lake this year, Captain Ross Robertson gives you the secret sauce. 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
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    26 mins
  • Ep. 60 - How to Adjust Your Temperature Control
    Mar 17 2026
    Moving-water addicts like me are itching to break the ice — literally and figuratively. It can be a tricky time to fish, but according to my friend and Minnesota-based environmental scientist Tyler Winter, if you understand exactly how moving water warms and cools, you’ll find the fish faster. In this episode we get a full breakdown from the guy who monitors the quality of moving water 365 days a year to make his living. Hosted by fishing editor Joe Ceremele. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • Ep. 59 - Get Jacked Up on a Salty Underdog
    Mar 10 2026
    Not long ago, Crevalles were largely viewed as nuisance fish because they weren’t very prized tablefare. That attitude is changing, thanks in part to anglers like my friend and former Florida charter captain Zach Miller. Listen up for his tips for anyone who wants to take a swing at these bruisers. 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
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    28 mins