& how to land many of them!
The Fish Untamed Podcast Episode 176 helps you identify areas of wilderness lakes where fish concentrate to feed & to take your fly.
https://www.fishuntamed.com/podcast/episode-176
During this episode aired March 26, 2026, Fish Untamed's host Katie Kusold reviews strategies to quickly locate feeding fish in alpine lakes with Wilderness Lite LLC founder Phil Hayes. Phil has been fishing the backcountry since 1998, and float tube fishing wilderness lakes since 2003.
Specific areas of the lakes are ideal comfort zones for feeding trout because of higher concentrations of dissolved oxygen, plenty of cover to protect fish from predation, plus an abundance of food. With everything a fish needs to thrive, that is where you'll find them and enjoy the greatest fishing success. This episode explains the shared key features of inlets, islands & shoals, outlets, and shoreline with cover which makes each a promising spot for casting your fly.
Katie and Phil also discuss fishing gear. Their message focuses on minimizing its weight and bulk for an easier hike while simultaneously providing optimal performance to present your fly to feeding fish. This episode highlights innovative ultralight equipment. Equipment that gets you to the ideal position within easy casting distance of all the preferred "fishy" locations anywhere on the water, that enables you to deliver your fly to those feeding trout, and to effectively play and land fish after fish.
Flies, leaders, lines, rods, & reels are also considered from the perspective of delivering the best fishing experience with the lightest weight in your pack for your day hike or extended journey to wilderness lakes.
Enjoy this episode from Fish Untamed, Your Home for Fly Fishing the Backcountry!https://www.fishuntamed.com/podcast/episode-176
