Burnout

Burnout

April 27, 2026 · 1h 5m · Season 19 · Episode 2

About this episode

The episode discusses the phenomenon of burnout among anglers and the fluctuating interests in fishing.

A life on the water is an everyday thing. When we’re not fishing, we’re thinking about it. We’re preparing for it. We’re learning about it. I text with friends almost daily about river conditions and hatches. I drive beside the river just to see it — even though that route takes a few extra minutes. We've all seen die hard anglers living their life on the water -- and then it just goes away. Rising and fading interests are part of human nature. But we've also met plenty of anglers who lament ...

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