but the guys that are like kind of aggro and like I haven't got a fish in two days like what am I doing wrong

do I need this fly do I need this tip I never see those guys catch fish like they don't get them for

whatever reason I and I don't know they need to do a study or some shit because they've never got

them they won't ever get them and they'll continue to not get them. Then somebody,

the same day and the same stretch, gets three. And they're just like, oh yeah, it's a beautiful day.

Like, I never changed my fly.

Welcome to In the Bucket, the podcast that explores the culture of spay fishing in the Pacific Northwest, a spectacular land of mountains and wild rivers where every cast has a story to tell.

I'm your host, Brian Niske.

In today's show, we have the return visit from veteran guide and industry professional Eric Lineger.

You may recall Eric was on the show back in In the Bucket, episode number five with

Stu Foxall and Scoot Mason.

Today, Eric is going to be joined by his good buddies, Zach Crothers, a guy who stepped aside

from a successful music career to follow and share a passion for fly fishing as he pursues a new career as a guide.

So yeah, we've got old guide and new guide perspectives and some good entertainment coming your way today.

Expect adult language, some great fishing tips, more than a few laughs, and a peek behind the scenes with two of the most interesting guide characters in the industry.

Welcome, folks. This is going to be a heck of a fun show. I've got Eric Lineger and Zach Cruthers.

Eric, let's start with you. Why don't you tell our listeners a little bit about yourself? Yeah, I'm happy to be back. We did one a while ago, tons of fun. I live down outside

of Portland, Oregon, in Oregon City. I've been a fly fishing guide. This will be my 15th year,

and I work for Northwest Fly Fishing Outfitters also here in Portland, Oregon.

Yeah, we chase all sorts of species out here.

We got a good crew at the shop.

Pretty straightforward.

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