Get to Know - Fish and Grits

In this episode of the Fly Fishing Insider podcast, host Christian Bacasa interviews angler Jake Oliver about his fishing experiences on the Indian River in Florida. Jake started fishing in middle school and gradually transitioned from fishing in residential ponds to exploring the Indian River and Mosquito Lagoon. He eventually got his first boat and started incorporating business into his fishing passion. Jake shares tips on DIY fishing and discusses the challenges and techniques of fishing for redfish and trout in the Indian River. In this conversation, Jake Oliver and Christian Bacasa discuss their experiences with DIY fishing in various locations. They talk about the challenges of fishing for different species, such as redfish and tarpon, and the importance of exploring new areas. Jake shares his tips for finding good fishing spots, including looking for proximity to deep water and open water, and trying to get away from crowded areas. He also emphasizes the value of online research and using resources like Google Earth to scout potential fishing locations.
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takeaways
Jake Oliver started fishing in middle school and gradually transitioned to fishing in the Indian River and Mosquito Lagoon.
He got his first boat and started a business called Fish and Grits, selling fishing-related merchandise.
Jake shares tips on DIY fishing and emphasizes the importance of research and exploration.
Fishing in the Indian River can be challenging due to declining conditions, but Jake found success by exploring different areas.
He primarily targets redfish, snook, and trout in the Indian River and employs different casting techniques and fly patterns.
Jake enjoys sight fishing for tailing redfish and uses stealth and precise casting to target them. DIY fishing allows anglers to explore new areas and learn more about the fish they are targeting.
Proximity to deep water and open water can be important factors when looking for good fishing spots.
Getting away from crowded areas can increase the chances of finding unpressured fish.
Online research, including forums and blogs, can provide valuable information about fishing locations.
Using resources like Google Earth can help anglers scout potential fishing spots before their trip.
titles
Targeting Redfish and Trout in the Indian River
Tips for DIY Fishing and Exploring New Fishing Areas Tips for Finding Good Fishing Spots
The Value of Online Research in DIY Fishing
Sound Bites
"Fish and Grits: Incorporating Business into Fishing Passion"
"The Indian River: Challenges and Exploration"
"Fly Fishing: A Whole New Level of Fishing"
"Yeah, they're tough fish."
"What was it about the Indian river in specific that you felt like really set you up to be in that exploratory mindset of like, I want to check out other areas and go see what else is available."
"Yeah. Kind of doing that. What's the unknown? It's just like fishing a pond or a river. It's like, what's the unknown? If I go fish this corner or that corner, what's different? Or what's in the deep?"