Sep 20, 2024
Kelly Reaume, co-founder of Backcountry Skins, joins Christian
Bacasa on the Fly Fishing Insider podcast to discuss backcountry
fly fishing in the Western Rockies. Kelly and his brother Mike have
a passion for exploring the backcountry and fishing for cutthroat,
bull trout, and brookies. They use innovative gear, including
Backcountry Skins, to make their backcountry fishing trips more
affordable and versatile. Kelly shares tips for fishing in alpine
lakes, including using balanced leeches and targeting inlets and
outlets. He also talks about the benefits of using pack rafts to
access remote fishing spots. Kelly shares a memorable backcountry
fishing trip where they overcame deep snow and had an epic day of
fishing for Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout. In this conversation,
Christian and Kelly discuss various fishing techniques and
strategies, as well as tips for filming while fishing. They talk
about the effectiveness of stripping midges and using different
stripping methods to trigger fish to bite. They also discuss the
importance of research and preparation when planning fishing trips,
including using fish reports and fishing diaries to find new
fishing spots. Kelly shares his method of fishing and filming at
the same time, using a chest mount for his camera and a rod holder
on his backpack. They also touch on the importance of protecting
camera gear and the advancements in smartphone
photography.
keywordsbackcountry
fly fishing, Western Rockies, cutthroat trout, bull trout,
brookies, Backcountry Skins, affordable gear, versatile gear,
alpine lakes, balanced leeches, pack rafts, remote fishing spots,
Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout, fishing techniques, stripping midges,
research, fishing diaries, fishing spots, fishing and filming,
chest mount, rod holder, camera gear protection, smartphone
photography
takeaways
- Backcountry Skins offers affordable and versatile gear for backcountry fly fishing
- Fishing in alpine lakes can be productive, especially targeting inlets and outlets
- Using balanced leeches and striping them in can be effective for catching trout
- Pack rafts provide a versatile and lightweight option for accessing remote fishing spots
- Deep snow and challenging conditions can make backcountry fishing trips memorable and rewarding Stripping midges can be an effective technique for triggering fish to bite.
- Research and preparation, such as using fish reports and fishing diaries, can help anglers find new fishing spots.
- Fishing and filming at the same time can be challenging, but using a chest mount for the camera and a rod holder on the backpack can make it easier.
- Protecting camera gear is important, and supplemental insurance can be a good option.
- Smartphone photography has advanced to the point where it can produce high-quality images and videos.
titles
- Pack Rafts: The Key to Accessing Remote Fishing Spots
- Affordable and Versatile Gear: The Backcountry Skins Difference Advancements in Smartphone Photography
- Fishing and Filming: Tips and Strategies
Sound Bites
- "Backcountry Skins offers affordable and versatile gear"
- "Fishing in alpine lakes can be productive, especially targeting inlets and outlets"
- "Using balanced leeches and striping them in can be effective for catching trout"
- "So deep, so deep. Yeah, yeah. And that stripping method's awesome, dude."
- "Dude, it's like streamer fishing. You're like just super slow stripping and all of a sudden, wham, you're like, oh my God."
- "If you're coming to West, a great thing you can look up on Amazon is there's a book, Joey Ambrose wrote it."
Chapters
00:00Introduction
and Background of Backcountry Skins
01:24Exploring
the Backcountry and Fishing for Cutthroat, Bull Trout, and
Brookies
07:05Tips
for Fishing Alpine Lakes
12:01Using
Pack Rafts to Access Remote Fishing Spots
25:35Effective
Techniques for Triggering Bites
27:35Research
and Preparation for Fishing Trips
31:46Fishing
and Filming: Tips and Strategies
36:15Protecting
Camera Gear: Tips and Recommendations
39:49Advancements
in Smartphone Photography