In The Bucket #2 | Steelhead Secrets and Ski Adventures in Northern BC with Riley Leboe, Kye Petersen, and Feet Banks
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast
Dave Stewart
4.7 • 531 Ratings
🗓️ 19 February 2024
⏱️ 72 minutes
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Summary
Show Notes: https://inthebucketpodcast.com/002
Today we're joined by Riley Leboe, Kye Petersen, and the legendary Feet Banks. These guys are all enthusiastic steelhead anglers with interesting stories to tell. Riley is a retired pro skier and talented filmmaker. Kye is one of the most influential free-skiers in the world. And Feet is a writer who also happens to be the Editor of Mountain Life Magazine. Stick around with us today as we explore the connection between life on the mountains and chasing fish in the valley. These guys have some great insight for anyone looking to fish for early-season winter steelhead. Alright, let's get going. It's time to get in the bucket.
Episode Chapters
(0:00:01) - Reading the Landscape
Nature's impact on outdoor activities like skiing and steelhead fishing, genetic and behavioral differences in steelhead, and thrilling experiences on the Skeena.
(0:06:13) - Winter Steelheading
Nature's connection to fish in Skeena River, challenges of fishing in big water, understanding fish behavior, staying motivated in winter, proper layering, and camaraderie in fishing.
(0:14:21) - The Steelhead Fishing Experience
Nature's comfort in outdoor activities, emotional aspects of fishing, camaraderie around campfires, and the allure of challenges in fishing.
(0:22:16) - The Impact of Fishing and Skateboarding
Nature's transformative power in fishing, skateboarding, and skiing, and its appeal for all ages and as a safe alternative for risk-taking.
(0:30:12) - The Beauty of Fishing and Skiing
Nature's role in outdoor activities, community, and emotional connection, specifically in skiing, fishing, and rock climbing.
(0:40:13) - Discussion on Fishing and Multi-Sport Adventures
Nature's influence on fishermen driving Toyota Tacomas, revealing fishing spots, and combining activities like skiing and fishing.
(0:48:42) - Skiing and Ski Movie Discussions
Nature's blend of skiing and fishing in Northern BC, Shames co-op resort, ski movies, and "Sacred Grounds" series.
(1:00:45) - Impact of Talent in Filmmaking, Fishing
Skilled professionals enhance film quality in niche areas like ski and fishing filmmaking, while camaraderie and a relaxed approach are important in fishing.
Show Notes: https://inthebucketpodcast.com/002
Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | I think you've got to read the, like you read the mountains, you read the water. |
| 0:03.9 | Same with following the weather, you know, that this certain weather patterns coming in. That's going to do this in the mountains, but it's going to do this in the river. And, you know, especially on the coast here where, you know, maybe it's, that also decides whether you're going to go pow-skiy and or go steelhead in that next day. is like, well, it's going to probably be better on the river than it is in the mountains. |
| 0:23.6 | So we should probably stay in the valley. |
| 0:25.3 | Or sometimes it goes the other way. |
| 0:28.1 | And it's like, well, it's going to be a really good day up top. |
| 0:30.1 | So we should probably go do some skiing. |
| 0:32.0 | Some days you can do both. 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. |
| 0:53.1 | I'm your host, Brian Niske. |
| 0:55.8 | Today I'm joined by Riley LeBow, Kai Peterson, and the legendary Feet Banks. |
| 1:00.5 | These guys are all enthusiastic steelhead anglers with interesting stories to tell. |
| 1:04.9 | Riley's a retired pro-skier or talented filmmaker. |
| 1:08.0 | Kai is one of the most influential free skiers in the world. |
| 1:12.2 | And Feet is a writer who also happens to be the editor of Mountain Life magazine. Stick around with us today as we explore |
| 1:17.5 | the connection between life on the mountains and chasing fish in the valley. These guys have |
| 1:21.6 | some great insight for anyone looking to fish for early season winter steelhead. All right, let's get |
| 1:26.4 | going. It's time to get in the bucket. |
| 1:31.3 | I should tell the listeners, |
| 1:33.2 | I was fortunate enough to host these guys at our lodge this past winter. |
| 1:37.9 | Sometime in late March, |
| 1:39.8 | the boys came up for what was supposed to be a bit of a ski slash fishing trip. |
| 1:43.7 | And honestly, it turned into more of a ski slash fishing trip and and honestly it turned |
| 1:44.5 | into more of a fishing trip Riley you I think you're probably of the group you're the guy |
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