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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.

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This podcast is all about about your waders — wader care and wader repair. You might think that if you take care of your waders, they’ll last forever, but that's surely not true.

My son Aiden asked to loan a pair of my old waders to a friend the oth... more

This one is all about fishing nets. We cover net types and sizes, handle length, bag depth and hoop width. We also discuss how each of us carries the net and how we access it quickly. Because if all of this is not well thought out, problems are sure ... more

My friends are here with me to begin season twenty-one with a conversation about doing the opposite. Because if you’re struggling out there on the water, if the net hasn’t been wet in a while and the trout seem to disagree with everything you suggest... more

For this season finale of our skills series on fighting fish we take questions and comments from the podcast audience. We cover the following:

-- Fighting and landing big trout in small streams.

-- Fighting trout in shallow water, and keeping them d... more

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Recent Guests

Bill Dell
Friend of the host, experienced angler
Episode: Fighting Big Fish #6 - The Last Ten Feet, and In the Net
Matt Grobe
Friend of the host, experienced angler
Episode: Fighting Big Fish #6 - The Last Ten Feet, and In the Net
Austin Dando
Angler, industry commentator
Episode: The Airing of Grievances -- Five
Dr. Trevor Smith
Medical professional and angler
Episode: The Airing of Grievances -- Five
Kevin Sloan
Owner of Skwala Fishing
Skwala
Episode: Tech Talk About Boots, Waders and More - In Deep with Kevin Sloan of Skwala
Josh Darling
Friend from the Troutbitten crew
Troutbitten
Episode: Is There Really Anything to Figure Out?
Billy Dell
Guest who shares his fishing life and progression into deeper involvement
Neutrail Brewing Company
Episode: Taking the Next Step
Anthony Marrazo
Friend from Neutrail Brewing Company; contributor on journey into deeper fishing life
Neutrail Brewing Company
Episode: Taking the Next Step
Andy Mack
Friend from the crew, part of the newer generation embracing the mono rig and water-reading approaches
Neutrail Brewing Company
Episode: Taking the Next Step

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Domenick Swentosky
Host of Troutbitten; central figure in the show's fly-fishing community and education resources

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • Troutbitten

    Outstanding content. I really enjoy the interaction between the hosts. Feels like we just spent the day on the water and now we are sitting around the campfire talking all things trout related over a cold beverage. Well done!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HouseOfCardsFan12
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great pod.

    Love the content. I am a new fly angler with not a lot of fishing opportunities for trout near me in Missouri. But this pod is keeping my obsession fueled until I can hit the water again

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Luther crook.
    United States5 months ago
  • Great Podcast!!!

    Appreciate the information. Really enjoyed the Dry Fly Parachute and Comparadun episodes

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yogi965
    United States8 months ago
  • My favorite Podcast

    I love the Troutbitten Podcast and every contributor. Dom is a great guide and friend. I, conservatively, have listened to every one of these podcasts multiple times and have studied the Skill guides. All the episodes are great, but, you absolutely have to make sure you check out the ‘Airing of Grievances’ ones…they are the best thing on the internet when it comes to fly fishing. Seriously, this is the podcast, website and YouTube channel for people that love fly fishing for wild trout.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Values Based Mindset
    United Statesa year ago
  • Total game changer!

    The tips, tricks and lessons, heck even the banter between the guys, has been incredibly educating and has seriously upped my fishing game.

    The website has been a constant resource for me, the YouTube videos solidify those lessons and the podcast gets you thinking. I’ve a long way to catch up to the most recent episodes, but I’m loving the journey to it.

    Thank you guys, don’t stop what you’re doing, it really is making a difference.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Troutbum Cymru
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Many fans appreciate the balance of gear talk with conservation and ethics discussions.
Listeners praise the technical depth and practical tips across episodes.

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Everything About The Landing Net
Q: Can we start with the net itself, including hoop size and bag depth?
The group recommends choosing a hoop and bag that can contain the trout an angler may encounter, with sufficient bag depth to prevent fish from jumping out. They also discuss balancing handle length, weight, buoyancy and ease of carrying.
Everything About The Landing Net
Q: What am I missing if I usually do not carry a net because I think landing fish without one is no trouble?
The group says a net can shorten the fight, especially in fast water, make hook removal and fish handling easier, and help a released fish retain energy. They acknowledge that anglers who do not take photos may choose not to net every fish.
Fighting Big Fish #5 - Side Pressure!
Q: What's the main culprit behind losing bigger fish?
Most guests point to poor line tension and slack, especially in the last ten feet, along with not maintaining steady side pressure or mismanaging transitions when switching sides during the fight.
Learning From Other Species and Other Styles
Q: What makes a thousand-dollar rod more advanced than a cheaper one?
The group discusses that higher-end rods often recover faster, reducing wobble and improving timing and accuracy, but the true benefit comes from how the angler uses the rod; a more expensive rod is not automatically better, and skill matters more than price.
Burnout
Q: What's the difference between lessons and hosted trips, and what should an intermediate angler look for in a guide?
Guides can offer focused skill instruction (lessons) or a hosted trip where you fish with others and learn as a group. The best fit depends on your learning goals: if you want one-on-one skill development, seek a guide who specializes in that skill; if you're after experience and social dynamics, a hosted trip might be right. Communicate your goals clearly and research references before booking.

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What is Troutbitten about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A deeply practical, gear- and ethics-focused fly fishing show centered on wild-trout rivers, strategy, and community. Episodes routinely explore technical tactics, gear decisions, conservation debates, and the social dynamics of a tight-knit angling community, often through roundtable debates and expert interviews. Fans typically come for actionable instruction—ranging from casting and tactics to gear reviews and hatch dynamics—while also sticking around for candid conversations about burnout, access, and the philosophy of chasing wild fish in wild places. A notable strength is the consistent emphasis on independent, DIY storytelling and a strong, family-like community around the sport, with frequent guests spanning guides, technologists, a... more

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Recent guests on Troutbitten include:

1. Bill Dell
2. Matt Grobe
3. Austin Dando
4. Dr. Trevor Smith
5. Kevin Sloan
6. Josh Darling
7. Billy Dell
8. Anthony Marrazo

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