How to Find Trout and Turn Refusals Into Eats: Guide Tips from the Provo River with Mike O'Brien
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast · Apr 14, 2026 · 1:03:17
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast · Apr 14, 2026 · 1:03:17
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Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/910B
Presented by: Fly Fish with me Utah
Most anglers walk right past good water without even knowing it.
In this episode, we're digging into how to find trout and turn refusals into eats with Mike O'Brien. He shares how guides break down a river in the first few minutes and what they look for before making a single cast.
We also get into why trout refuse flies that look perfect, and how small changes in your drift and position can turn those refusals into eats. Mike talks about reading trout behavior, spotting high percentage water, and making simple adjustments when things aren't working.
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/910B
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