
Introduction to the podcast and the traits that make each salmonid unique
In this episode John and Nick kick off The Deep Wade with a discussion about their background in science, fishing, and conservation, and what makes different species of salmon, trout, and char stand o...
30 Sep 20242h 51min

To set the hook or not when swinging flies for steelhead?
In this episode John and Nick discuss whether they set the hook when swinging flies for steelhead and why. There are many facets to hooking and landing steelhead, and setting the hook is one of the mo...
14 Sep 202445min

Steelhead and their astonishing life history diversity
This is a repeat episode from John's Barbless podcast back in 2020. Original description: In this episode, John breaks down the remarkable life history diversity of steelhead, including the benefits ...
23 Aug 202446min

Making sense of water temperature, steelhead, and implications for swinging flies
This is a repeat of John McMillan's first Barbless Podcast episode on water temperature, steelhead, and how and why water temperature is critical to swinging flies. Original description from 2020: Wi...
8 Aug 202441min



















