Quick Strike with Joe Cermele

Ep. 68 - We All Float on for Trout

Your cast, presentation, and drift all must perfectly harmonize for effective dry-fly fishing — especially when you’re dealing with wise, spooky fish. None of those critical elements matter, though, if your dry fly isn’t, well, dry. My buddy Sean Witman, who guides on several rivers in New York’s Catskill Mountains, breaks it all down. This episode is brought to you by Montana Department of Commerce. Visit https://visitmt.com [https://visitmt.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 [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Ep. 67 - Know Before You Pour (Your Own Soft Plastics)

Getting started at pouring your own soft plastic baits is simple, but there are three major mistakes to avoid. Jake Evans, owner of Maryland-based Freedom Baits USA [https://freedombaitsusa.com/], breaks it down. He’s been pouring since he was a kid — and will tell you it’s not difficult — but if you want to avoid getting discouraged or wasting materials, heed his advice. This episode is brought to you by Montana Department of Commerce. Visit visitmt.com [http://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 [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Ep. 66 - The Big-Water Trout Streamer Attack Plan

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 http://visitmt.com [http://visitmt.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 [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Ep. 65 - So, You Wanna Fish Kayak Tournaments?

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 http://visitmt.com [http://visitmt.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 [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Ep. 64 - The Subtle Art of Fishing Shad Spoons

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 [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]