Wild Fish Wild Places- Behind the Scenes
34 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -Wild Fish Wild Places Television gives you a peak behind the scenes of filming an international fishing show and share stories that will blow your mind! Getting held captive in Montevideo Uruguay, cab drivers blocking traffic to try and stab another driver, traveling into recently FARC controlled Colombia jungle, volcano eruptions, swimming with piranhas and so much more!
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Big Bass Baits with Bill Siemantel
August 13, 2021 16:43 - 48 minutes - 22.1 MBBig Bass Baits and lure designing with Bill Siemantel. Legendary bait designer, author and educator Bill Siemantel has many patents and designs to his name as well as a part of the Big Bass Zone. Bill has dedicated his life to targeting big bass and teaching others how to think differently about chasing fish. Denis and Bill talk about designing lures, big fish tactics and how Bill got started when he was 15 on some of the most famous California lakes around. You want to learn about big bass ...
Buoy 10 Salmon Tactics
August 03, 2021 16:55 - 46 minutes - 21.2 MBBuoy 10 opener was on fire and Jarod from Yakima Bait and Cody Herman from Day One Outdoors put an epic beat down on the fish! Jarod and Denis discuss funny stories and detailed tactics used to produce an insane amount of salmon on this popular fishery. The details are what separates limits and Jarod talks about all of the details of what made them successful as well as tips and tactics for the newest of fishermen wanting to tackle this fishery.
Fishlab ICAST and topwater bass Wake Baits
July 28, 2021 18:44 - 49 minutes - 22.5 MBDave Brown from Okuma and Fishlab Tackle joins Denis to discuss ICAST 2021 and all of the exciting new things happening in the industry including some new Wake Bait designs that are hitting hard. Denis and the WFWP crew were fishing and filming smallmouth and largemouth bass on these wake baits along with the new rattle toad baits last week! How to fish them and some of the reasons these baits are crushing fish, not to mention just how much fun they are when the fish attack them on the surfa...
ICAST 2021 New Products and Old Friends w/ Steve Chapman
July 27, 2021 17:58 - 54 minutes - 24.8 MBICAST was Happening this year, Business was strong and orders were being placed! It was a smaller overall turnout but it seemed to be for the better of businesses. Steve Chapman from Get Ur Fish On and Tacklewebs joins Denis to discuss new products, new companies, friends within the industry and everything fishing related. This is a great podcast for anyone interested in this side of our complex business.
Giant Tarpon on the Fly! Lower Keys flats fishing
June 25, 2021 15:21 - 40 minutes - 18.4 MBOne of the most incredible fly fishing destinations and species, "The Silver King" the Giant Tarpon from the lower keys!!! Denis and Jarvis from Monic Fly lines discuss their amazing trip to the Bahia Honda Sporting Club on Cudjoe Key. The Highs and Lows that surround this type of fishing and how the tarpon on the flats are emotionally similar to bugling in a big bull elk. Denis tells the story of the fish that were landed and in this game even more so than most The ONE That got away!
Epic Remote Bahamas Trip
June 03, 2021 21:44 - 39 minutes - 17.9 MBThe WFWP team just returned home from one of the most remote and wild filming locations EVER! Acklins Island is home to 500 square miles of untouched flats fishing and the team explored as much as possible. Justin, Abe and Denis talk about the trip, gear and adventure on this amazing trip. Bonefish were plentiful and the Barracuda were savage! Have a listen and enjoy, if you love fly fishing you will love this podcast
Bahamas Bonefish Pre Trip discussion
May 14, 2021 14:15 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MBThe WFWP crew is headed to one of the most famous bonefish locations in the world, Acklins Island, Bahamas. This is one of the most wild and remote areas in the Bahamas with hundreds of miles of untouched flats fishing. Denis talks with Ryan Davey owner of Salina point Angling Adventures to discuss what to expect next week when they arrive to fish. Bonefish, Permit, Cuda and possibly tarpon. They discuss the tides, wind, fishing style and everything needed to prepare for a successful trip.
Hardcore Tactics for Fly Fishing Pyramid Lake
May 07, 2021 15:03 - 55 minutes - 25.5 MBMarch and April are a Fly Fisherman's dream for fishing Pyramid Lake for Giant Cutthroats. Nico from the BearFish Alliance and Denis talk about all of the details that could be the difference in making those big number fish days happen. Nico gives out his recipe for his own beetles, streamers and jig head flies with some YAK! We also discuss spots in the lake to target fish with an interesting twist! If you love fly fishing for big trout this one is for you!
Situk Steelhead/Breaking the river down to a Science
April 29, 2021 21:25 - 50 minutes - 23 MBThe famous Situk River is a tough environment to fish for Steelhead! Jarod and Denis spent 7 days fishing and struggled with more conventional tactics for a couple days even getting skunked on day 2! Jarod and Denis walk through every detail, step by step dissecting every detail and the science behind what changed the game to eventually landing 16 steelhead the last day.
Situk River AK Steelhead Fly Fishing
April 27, 2021 17:33 - 38 minutes - 17.5 MBBrian Oakland and Denis breakdown last weeks Steelhead fishing trip to the famous Situk River in Alaska with Yakutat Lodge. Fly fishing was a struggle but we break down the technical aspects, fish run, drifts and some great stories behind the scenes. Brian compares this river to other Steelhead rivers and how they fish so much different as well as gear used and lost ... a lot of gear LOST!
Cutties and Ladder fishing
April 14, 2021 17:33 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MBThe only place in the world where you stand on a ladder to fly fish...Pyramid lake. Brian Oakland and Denis talk about fly fishing from ladders but from the other side of the lake. The WFWP crew shuttled their ladders across the lake to try and determine if the big fish are there and eating bugs or if the majority of the big fish are on the other side preparing to spawn. It was a tough couple days but the crew catches some fish and makes the most out of three days on the water.
Buzz Ramsey, Steelhead and the 2021 Coho forecast
April 07, 2021 16:56 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBFishing legend Buzz Ramsey and Denis discuss the incredibly tough Steelhead fishing this year and the upcoming forecasted High Volume run of coho salmon headed our way. We discuss Buzz's recent retirement, what he has been doing and some strategies targeting steelhead and Coho.
Wipers and Fish Biology
March 26, 2021 15:55 - 49 minutes - 22.8 MBKris Urqhart, NDOW biologist joins Denis to discuss big Wipers and how they live in local reservoirs. The challenges of managing fisheries in the driest state in the country, conditions of our western reservoirs, fish planting forecast and life cycles of walleye, wipers, largemouth, whitebass, catfish and carp locally. The guys dive into depth with science and what to expect in the upcoming years for our local fishery.
Florida Fishing and ICAST
March 16, 2021 23:41 - 1 hour - 32.8 MBSteve Chapman from Fishing Florida Radio and Denis discuss the future of fishing, ICAST being officially open and what the industry is looking like as a whole. Denis and Steve also discuss the old days of getting a fishing radio show and TV show off the ground, the classic days of ICAST and how things have stayed the same but differ over the years.
The Shoreline you haven't heard about at Jurassic Lake
March 11, 2021 17:33 - 37 minutes - 17 MBAbe Blair talks about his 18 pound Rainbow Trout as the light faded at the end of a long day. Jessica and Denis talk with Abe and tell stories of the outpost camp at Estancia Laguna Verde on Jurassic Lake that has recently been opened up. A different look and feel to the fishing as well as giant rainbow trout that haven't been touched. This is a fun episode with a ton of character.
marshmallows and worms
March 03, 2021 17:06 - 30 minutes - 14.1 MBJessica Isbister discusses growing up only fishing with marshmallows and worms as a kid, getting re-introduced to fishing and how it has changed her life. She talks about what it's like to be married to a fishing superstar who is referred to as the "Brad Pitt" of the fishing world LOL but seriously, what it is like fly fishing at Jurassic Lake, rainbows in Nevada and Pyramid Lake and the transition from Marshmallows and Worms to what she has accomplished today.
Brad Stout and Epic Trout
February 26, 2021 15:26 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MBBrad Stout one of the best big trout fishermen around talks about his Epic Trout, a recent switch to targeting trout on the fly and general tactics for specifically targeting the trout of a lifetime.
Kamchatka Russia, Rainbow and Mosquitos
February 12, 2021 14:04 - 23 minutes - 11 MBKamchatka Russia is on every fly fisherman's bucket list! Denis and Dreu got to experience the Two Yurt Float trip for a week of rainbow fishing they will never forget.
Fly line science and Targeting big fish
February 04, 2021 18:45 - 32 minutes - 15.1 MBDenis talks with Jarvis from Monic Fly Line about the science behind the fly lines, how they are building new species specific lines and tapers and targeting big fish. Plus a surprise visit from the owner Bob who just had a pivotal birthday who shares a Giant Brown Trout story from Tierra Del Fuego.
Pyramid Lake Trout with Timmy Washington
January 18, 2021 18:34 - 36 minutes - 16.7 MBTimmy Washington and Denis discuss fishing differences and similarities fly fishing and conventional fishing Pyramid Lake. How the two are related and differences, how learning one can help with the other. This along with some SoCal bass fishing tactics chasing that one giant bucket mouth.
Saskatchewan Lakers and Pike
January 06, 2021 22:24 - 33 minutes - 15.2 MBGiant Lake trout moving into 10 feet of water to spawn! That's right, giant trout pushing 40 pounds moving into shallow water to spawn at Lakers Unlimited in Canada! Denis and Dreu chased them with fly rods and big plugs in early September along with some of the heaviest pike of the year. Crap weather, big waves and some fun with Captain Bruce of Lake Athabasca's premier fishing lodge, Lakers Unlimited.
Wild Bear Photography and Float trip
December 10, 2020 16:37 - 36 minutes - 16.6 MBWFWP Co-Host and world renowned photographer Abe Blair joins Denis to tell the stories floating a wild Alaska River chasing Rainbow trout and the perfect bear shot. The trip was full of surprises, bears and giant rainbow trout BUT not unlike any other trip there were some serious challenges along the way. Dragging boats over low water gravel bars, fish moving out of areas and having to find new fish were just part of the adventure.
Winter Rainbows and Dreu's battle at Moms
December 02, 2020 19:43 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBThe late fall and winter trout fishing is on fire and the Wild Fish crew are chasing them! Dreu is chasing giant bows at famous Eagle Lake with great success and Denis is in Northern Nevada fly fishing for some big winter fish. BUT more importantly Dreu is in a battle to dominate fish mount and trophy picture space on his moms wall against the pressure of BABY pictures! It is a heartbreaking matter that most anglers will relate to!
Jurassic Lake broken arm and jackasses
November 18, 2020 16:50 - 26 minutes - 12 MBThe WFWP crew heads to famous Jurassic Lake and has some of the craziest events unfold! One of you buddies falls 20 feet into the rocks and breaks an arm while another client turns out to be one of the biggest douche bags we have ever travelled with! Big Fish and big stories joined by Brian Oakland from Got Fishing.
Buzz Ramsey and the Mag LIp
November 04, 2020 19:27 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MBLegend Buzz Ramsey and Denis have an in depth discussion on how the Mag Lip came to be from a mishap and engineering marvel. Background and insight into one of the most successful and fishy lures ever produced!
Left behind in Alaska!
October 19, 2020 14:30 - 27 minutes - 12.6 MBWhile filming in Alaska the crew got left by the float plane until the next day! What would you do after a day of stellar fishing if the Float plane couldn't land and had to leave you there until the next day? The WFWP crew had to figure out that exact situation on this adventure and you will love to hear the stories of how it turned out.
Christmas Island bones and bananas
October 06, 2020 14:26 - 34 minutes - 15.9 MBWhen the cargo ship doesn't arrive in the South Pacific, you have to eat what is available. Christmas Island, located in between Hawaii and Fiji on the equator, is a tough place to live and get supplies to. But for the guys who love to chase fish on the flats, this is paradise! Giant Trevally, bonefish, tuna and the insane Mantis Shrimp. The WFWP crew are filming shows and the food and water is very limited due to cargo ships not showing up.
Strapped a BOAT to the Float Plane in the Yukon
September 22, 2020 16:20 - 43 minutes - 19.7 MB180 miles from Whitehorse, NWT lies one of the most beautiful and remote lodges on the planet. Home to 5 different species of fish, pike, lake trout, grayling, Bull Trout and the famous Sheefish. This family of pilots and rugged outdoorsmen and women are full of stories and legendary hunting and fishing. Dreu and Denis filmed with Warren and family along with exploring some unfished bodies of water strapping boats to the float plane.
The Science behind engineering a new lure
September 01, 2020 22:19 - 54 minutes - 24.8 MBMost anglers do not understand the science and time behind a new product. Denis talks with Jarod Higginbotham from Yakima Bait about the years of work and science behind getting one of their hottest new lures all the way to the stores. Years of work, hundreds of hours working with the engineering behind it, coordinated product launches and so much more on this episode. Behind the scenes on building a new lure.
Bear Charge in Alaska
August 10, 2020 15:18 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MBDenis and Dreu get CHARGED by a brown bear on a river in Alaska! They have both been in this situation hundreds of times with brown bears but never has it gotten to this point. The bear charges and the shit hits the fan. Camera crew are rolling and the boys end up with a face full of bear spray.
Northwest Territories camp Nazi and Lake Trout
August 03, 2020 14:27 - 32 minutes - 15 MBThe worst camp "host" we have ever dealt with and stuck for 7 days in a remote fly in camp in the Northwest Territories. Dreu and Denis fly into a lodge with a handful of their own guests to a famous lake trout and pike fishery to find the camp host is a raging psychopath! The lodge is full of "guides" who have never been trained or really have any idea on how to fish... this is gonna be good.
Held Hostage in Uruguay, wild fish wild places
July 23, 2020 15:09 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBThe WFWP crew is held hostage in an office in Montevideo, Uruguay for some footage the owner wants. Things get real tense and tempers flare while trying to navigate a situation in a foreign country. A volcano erupts in Peru that keeps the crew from leaving all while trying to hide out within the small city. Still to this day it is a debate on whether or not the giant Golden Dorado were worth the stress of this trip.
Vampire Fish and Flying with chickens
June 23, 2020 17:08 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MBDreu Murin joins Denis to discuss their adventure to the jungle town of La Macarena Colombia. Vampire fish, shady planes with a box of chickens and a donkey pulling a cart to gather the luggage from the runway! One of the most insane trips filming TV shows in this small river village which had been just recently still controlled by FARC soldiers. The guide kid's parents and family was all killed by the FARC when he was young. Join us for some incredible stories never before released on this ...
Behind the Scenes Filming in Argentina
June 12, 2020 17:06 - 31 minutes - 14.7 MBThe Wild Fish Wild Places TV crew has some crazy behind the scenes stories to share with you! On this episode Austin joins in with some insane stories, cab drivers in Buenos Aires trying to stab a driver, giant spiders and monster Golden Dorado. Sit back and enjoy some of the never before heard stories of filming and international fishing show.