One-On-One Virtual Skills Sessions are Here

by | Feb 12, 2024 | 0 comments

After months of work and preparation, I’m pleased to announce the launch of Troutbitten One-On-One Virtual Skills Sessions. This latest arm of the Troutbitten Project allows for greater connection with more anglers, readers, listeners and viewers than ever before.

When Covid hit, most of us became comfortable with webcams and Zoom calls. Those virtual meetings became part of our daily lives. And since then, I’ve had anglers from all over the country ask for online tutoring about a variety of topics. Over these informal sessions, we’ve talked a lot about fishing — about reading water, rigging, locating trout, nymphing tactics, dry fly theory, streamer presentations, pattern selection, casting and so much more. I’ve also consulted with with people about becoming a fishing guide, on building a website for a fishing brand, on writing, recording, podcasting and video work.

Each of these sessions was a rewarding experience. I shared things, I learned things, and it was fun.

I’ve decided to make this a permanent part of the Troutbitten Project. I now offer online, one-on-one skills sessions customized to your interests and needs. What do you want to learn? What do you want to talk about?

These one-on-one skills sessions are held in our Troutbitten online studio, where we record the Troutbitten Podcast. You will access it from your desktop browser or a mobile app.

VISIT: Troutbitten | One-On-One Skills Sessions

Built For You

As a full-time guide, spending a hundred days with guests each year, I’ve learned what confuses anglers or holds them back. And I can share tactics, efficiencies and philosophies that will absolutely shorten your learning curve.

Whatever you’re into, whatever your direction, I’m happy to share some ideas that will help make your hours on the river more enjoyable.

These sessions are tailored to fit your needs. Visit the One-On-One Sessions page and scroll to the bottom. There, you’ll find a series of questions. Your answers will help me build an outline for our session together.

A Video Record

In the last few months, I’ve worked to upgrade the audio and video capabilities of the Troutbitten studio. Our session will be recorded (for your use only), and afterward, you’ll receive a video of our meeting, along with notes and links to more Troutbitten resources to help you keep learning.

Rates and times are available on the One-One-One Sessions page.

I’m excited to see where this goes. Thank you for your support.

Fish hard, friends.

 

** Find the One-On-One Virtual Skills Sessions page in the top menu under “More,” or click HERE. **

 

Enjoy the day.
Domenick Swentosky
T R O U T B I T T E N
domenick@troutbitten.com

 

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Domenick Swentosky

Central Pennsylvania

Hi. I’m a father of two young boys, a husband, author, fly fishing guide and a musician. I fish for wild brown trout in the cool limestone waters of Central Pennsylvania year round. This is my home, and I love it. Friends. Family. And the river.

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