Troutbitten
Life on the water. Troutbitten is a deep dive into fly fishing for wild trout in wild places. Author and guide, Domenick Swentosky, shares stories, tips, tactics and conversations with friends about fly fishing through the woods and water. Explore more. Fish hard. And discover fly fishing at Troutbitten.com — an extensive resource with 1500+ articles about trout, friends, family and the river.
Podcasting since 2021 • 187 episodes
Troutbitten
Latest Episodes
Dry Fly Platforms - Down Wings - The Troutbitten Fly Box
The down wing dry fly style is a perfect match for one of the most ubiquitous insects found in trout rivers across the planet: caddis. The down wing platform is also a first choice for matching many terrestrials, like moths and hoppers, and it ...
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Season 18
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Episode 4
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1:08:33
Dry Fly Platforms - Comparaduns - The Troutbitten Fly Box
With its simple form of wing, body and tail, the Comparadun is another template for the dry fly angle -- another perfectly adaptable platform.When the Comparadun hit the scene in the 1970’s, it was a significant departure from the norm. ...
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Season 18
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Episode 3
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1:06:22
Dry Fly Platforms - Parachutes - The Troutbitten Fly Box
The parachute platform is our favorite style of dry fly and the favorite of many other anglers, because of its utility. Because it form is functional. Because it casts well, lands upright and keeps floating, even though heavy water. It fools pi...
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Season 18
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Episode 2
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54:21
Dry Fly Platforms - Upright Hackles - The Troutbitten Fly Box
Season 18 is a unique look at dry fly styles, through the concept of platforms. By taking a fly shape, a form or a set of materials, we can adapt the elements like color, wing style, tailing material or hackle length to meet the moment. Within ...
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Season 18
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Episode 1
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1:10:20