Find the show: Follow the Show | Overcast | Spotify Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android Subscribe via RSS (The full episode transcript is at the bottom of this blogpost) Sponsors and Podcast Updates What Youll Learn Today Common mistakes anglers make when targeting barracuda Why barracuda are one of the most underrated gamefish in saltwater Where to find barracuda on the flats The best tides and conditions for success Gear, leaders, and wire setups for barracuda How to approach and present flies to cruising fish Why sun angle matters when sight fishing Tips for fighting and landing barracuda safely Show Notes 01:00 03:00 How Steelhead Guiding Led Vince Tobia to the Saltwater Flats Vince shares how a bonefishing trip more than 25 years ago sparked an obsession with saltwater sight fishing and eventually led him to host trips throughout the Bahamas, Mexico, Christmas Island, and other world-class destinations

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Disadvantages As good as it is, a spinning reel does have a few drawbacks
These smaller trout are very active under the ice, but they don't grow as big as their Great Lakes cousins
Combos are likely a less costly option, however, that cost savings comes from somewhere