Send us a text Listen to Roll Cast Podcast series on Texas Carp Pod #3. This podcast features the Hill Country's own Carp Ninja and professional fly tier Zach Harris. In this podcast, Zack lifts away the veil of secrecy that seems to surround the "How-To's" of catching carp. It is a must-listen for those fly fishermen who want to add carp fishing to their advanced skill set. Hosts Gikas and Anderson cut this podcast outdoors, creekside on Baron's Creek after Don Anderson's morning...

Send us a text This is pod #2 of the Roll Cast Podcasts series on Texas Carp. AKA: The newest Texas game fish, carp, are known for their wary nature and strong fighting ability. This podcast focuses on the basics of understanding the nature and habitat of carp and is a must-listen for those fly fishermen who want to add carp fishing to their advanced skill set. Hosts Gikas and Anderson cut this podcast riverside after a sunrise fishing morning of stalking Texas river carp on...

Send us a text Roll Cast kicks off their series on Texas Carp with an encore presentation of our #1 most downloaded Podcast..."Stalking the Wary Texas Carp," S2E08 recorded May 2022. S2E08 Notes: The newest Texas game fish, carp, are known for their wary nature and strong fighting ability. Hosts Gikas and Anderson respond to listeners' requests to learn how to stalk the Texas river carp. This podcast, part 1, discusses carp's unique abilities and the environment in which they live. Hooking an...

Send us a text The Roll Cast Podcast received numerous listener emails requesting an update on the massive recovery efforts underway. Early last July, the Texas Hill Country received massive rains, which caused rivers in the region to flood. Particularly hard hit with enormous damage and a significant loss of life is the upper Guadalupe River between Kerrville and Hunt, Texas. Pod hosts discuss Hill Country River conditions, changes in the river's topology, and the current state of the fish p...

Send us a text Hosts Anderson and Gikas record open-air at Market Platz in Fredericksburg, Texas, to update each other on what is happening in their fly-fishing world. This episode's guest interview is with fly fishing renaissance man Gabe Avalos, who describes his soul-expanding journey through fly fishing and the REEL RECOVERY organization he has led. We learn how fly fishing gives os much more than it takes. As expected, this podcast also offers tips for common-sense fly fishin...

Send us a text Today's podcast finds hosts Anderson and Gikas at the iconic Hunt Store (Hunt, Texas 78024) after a morning of stalking bass and panfish. Relaxing on the beer patio, they meet up with friends and Canadian competition fishermen Ernie Kalwa and Rick Wilson, and decide to record a podcast. Kawla and Wilson have just returned from a successful annual coastal fishing week, where they stalked Jack Cravelle, Spotted Redfish, and speckled Trout near Port O'Connor and shared their fishi...

Send us a text In today's podcast, hosts Anderson and Gikas are again outdoors streamside after plans to cut a podcast turned into a morning of impromptu trout fishing. As they relax on the granite boulders creekside podcasting, they realize they are fly-fishing addicts. The duo then paints a vivid picture of the vibrant fly-fishing community in the Texas Hill Country and the camaraderie its anglers enjoy. Packed with a wealth of tips for fly fishing in the winter weather of Texas...

Send us a textIn today's podcast, hosts Anderson and Gikas are outdoors by a stream after a morning of trout fishing. As they relax in their camp chairs, the conversation flows, and they decide to record the first podcast of 2025. However, this episode turns out to be more than just a recap of their morning fishing experience. The duo paints a vivid picture of the vibrant fly-fishing community in Texas Hill Country and the camaraderie enjoyed by its anglers. Packed with a wealth of tips for f...

Send us a textExperts and their varying opinions are everywhere; no wonder many fishermen are confused. But truth is much of fly fishing is just common sense. This episode discusses the hype around choosing fly-line leaders, fly lines, and tippets. The hosts, Anderson and Gikas, attempt to demystify rigging lines, leaders, tippets, and knots into something that will make catching fish more fun. They discuss how not to get caught up in "fad techniques" and how to improve your fly ...

Send us a textThis episode discusses some of the hype around building custom fly-line leaders. The hosts, Anderson and Gikas, attempt to demystify rigging lines, leaders, tippets, and knots into something that will catch fish. They discuss how to improve your fly fishing techniques. This conversation is packed with dozens of warm-weather fly fishing tips. Whether you agree or disagree with their recommendations, listeners will find this podcast lively and humorous.NEW FEATURE!! U...

Send us a textIn this episode, Anderson and Gikas record from the banks of the flood-swollen Guadalupe River. While the intent is to scout the current fishing conditions, they discuss improving their fly fishing techniques. As the norm, the conversation that ensues is packed full of dozens of warm-weather fly fishing tips. Whether you agree or disagree with their recommendations, listeners will find this podcast lively and humorous.NEW FEATURE!! Use the hotlink at the top to conta...

Send us a textHosts Don Anderson and Timothy Gikas meet at a riverside resort after a morning of Carp fishing. This episode's topic is transitioning to warm-weather fly fishing and the right reason to take up fly fishing. Gabe Avalos, a self-ascribed 'Big Net Guy', offers his rebuttal to Mystery Guest X's small net manifesto hear in Episode 3. If you agree or disagree, listeners are sure to find this podcast lively and humorous, if not profoundly thought-provoking. Seas...

Send us a textThe questions of today's podcast are "Why did you take up fly fishing?" and "Are you a big net guy?" Hosts Don Anderson and Timothy Gikas go head-to-head with MYSTERY GUEST X, a fishing buddy and self-ascribed fly fishing philosopher, who dares to share his views on the right reason to take up fly fishing. If you agree or agree to disagree, listeners are sure to find this podcast lively and humorous, if not deeply thought-provoking.Listeners, if you...

Send us a textLeaders are confusing for the new fly fisherman. What is a tippet? Fly fishing leaders, to go furled or go mono? Furled: twisted, coiled, curled, or folded? Hosts Don Anderson and Timothy Gikas interview Jim Hines as they try to demystify fly-line leaders. Why do we need them? Why do we use them? But first, this episode focuses on Hill Country fly fishing news. Listeners will enjoy the lively talk with dozens of fishin...

Send us a textThe Season 3 opener finds pod hosts Anderson and Gikas trout fishing on a sunny January day in a Texas Hill Country creek. When they wade back to their waypoint about noontime, they decide to break out the podcast equipment and record right on the creekside.Episode 1: Fly fishing, learning the basics is basic. As a sport, fly fishing seems simple, but you cannot buy your way into becoming great. That takes skill development and practice. This episode hig...

Send us a textWhat three fly fishing skills should you focus on to be a better fly fisherman? Fly fishing. It's complicated, it's hard, it isn't very easy, but most of all, it's incredibly fulfilling if you can do it right. This episode begins with a focus on fly fishing skills that give fishermen the most bang for their buck. Listeners will enjoy the lively talk laced with dozens of fishing techniques and hints that only come from experience. Be sure to take n...

Send us a textThis episode's guest is Ernie Kalwa, Canadian National Fishing Team captain. Enjoy a candid interview loaded with pro tips for different styles for rigging your rod to find, hook, and land fish. Learn why Ernie's acronym, LIM, is a mantra to fish by. There is also an in-depth discussion about euro-nymphing (aka Czech-nymphing or tight-lining) and why this method catches more fish. Hosts Anderson and Gikas pick Kawal's brain for "secrets," trying to make Euro-ny...

Send us a textMore and more, discussions about euro-nymphing (aka Czech-nymphing or tight-lining) are popping up amongst fly fishers. And equipment manufacturers are responding to the buzz with new gear explicitly designed for "nymphing." So, what is the big deal about the euro-nymphing style of fly fishing anyway? Learning to euro-nymph is a path of discovery. Hosts Anderson and Gikas try to demystify this personal journey and make trying to Euro-nymph more app...

Send us a textEuro-Nymping or High-Sticking, does it REALLY catch more fish? The summer heat has peaked. Soon, we will be fishing in force again, and our most significant decision is what flies we use. Hosts, Anderson and Gikas interview Rick Wilson, Canadian National Fly Fishing team gold medalist. Rick reveals why world competition fly fishers rely heavily on nymph-style fishing. How to High-Stick fish the Texas Hill Country. Listen to the boys talk everyday ...

Send us a textHow do other fly fishermen fish those low-water mud bottom creeks...inflatables may be the answer for you. Summer's heat is peaking, but remember there are still fish to be had as long as there is water. Hosts Anderson and Gikas discuss scores of fly fishing tips all year long. Listen for simple ideas on ways to get your fly fishing fix when fishing is slow and the heat is high.The fly fishing community is busy gearing up for a month of fly fishing activities i...