Unlocking Trout Diets with Throat Samples | Fly Fishing Tips with Rick Passek

Knowing what’s going on beneath the surface is half the battle. Today’s Fly Life Media Video of the Day comes from our friend and seasoned angler Rick Passek, aka The FlyFish Fanatic, who walks us through a throat sample system he’s been dialing in for the past 3–4 years.

If you’ve ever been stumped mid-hatch, or just wanted to up your stillwater game, Rick’s insights here are gold. He shows how a simple, affordable setup—yep, even stuff from the beading aisle at Michaels—can become a key to unlocking the trout’s dinner menu. Add this to your box of tricks and watch your catch rate climb.

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