Host Christian Bacasa talks river-to-saltwater fly fishing with Rick Passek, an angler who built his skills on stillwater and rivers before making the jump to saltwater fishing in Mexico. Rick walks through what actually changes in the transition — reading different currents, adjusting casting for wind and structure, and the gear swaps that make the switch smoother. If you're a river angler curious about saltwater, this is the practical rundown of what to expect.

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Conservationist John Stallone joins host Christian Bacasa to talk about the often-overlooked role hunters and anglers play in wildlife preservation — funding habitat work, tracking population health, and advocating for public land access. John introduces How for Wildlife, an organization built to give sportsmen and women practical tools for getting involved beyond just buying a license. A good listen for anyone who wants their time on the water to add up to more than a good day of fishing.

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Kip Vieth of Wildwood Float Trips joins host Christian Bacasa to break down smallmouth bass fishing on the Mississippi River. Kip covers how water temperature shifts fish behavior through the season, which fly patterns produce on the Mississippi specifically, and the techniques he relies on as a full-time guide in the area. Whether you're new to river smallmouth or refining your approach, Kip's field-tested insights apply directly to the water.

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