Troutbitten, hosted by Domenick Swentosky, is an independent fly fishing show covering wild trout tactics, gear, and river stories. It has 210 episodes published roughly weekly, with median episodes around 61 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, implying an estimated host-read rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Engaged fly fishing audience of 949 Apple ratings averaging 4.9 stars
- Weekly episodes of roughly an hour build a loyal, repeat listening habit among wild trout anglers.
- Host Domenick Swentosky is a working guide and author with an extensive 1,500-plus article website.
- Gear-focused episodes such as boots, waders and leaders suit outdoor equipment brands seeking technical credibility.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, interview, co-hosted banter, serialized episodes
- Tone
- conversational, technical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 40 to 70 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description links to Troutbitten.com and mentions a leader sales item in the episode 'Season 19 Intermission - Catching Up, Leader Sales, Book, Beer, Film Fest and More', but no named sponsor.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and titles such as 'Fighting Big Fish #7 -- Everything All At Once' concern angling technique only.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | troutbitten.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1586023908 |
| RSS feed | rss.buzzsprout.com/1853651.rss |
Benchmark score: 80 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Doing the Opposite | 2026-10-11 | 1 h 2 min |
| Fighting Big Fish #7 -- Everything All At Once | 2026-09-06 | 46 min |
| Fighting Big Fish #6 - The Last Ten Feet, and In the Net | 2026-08-30 | 51 min |
| Fighting Big Fish #5 - Side Pressure! | 2026-08-23 | 58 min |
| Fighting Big Fish #4 -- Planning, Positioning and The Fighting Stance | 2026-08-16 | 39 min |
| Fighting Big Fish #3 -- Fighting Them Fast, The Tug-of-War and Knowing | 2026-08-09 | 51 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 8 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Life on the water. Troutbitten is a deep dive into fly fishing for wild trout in wild places. Author and guide, Domenick Swentosky, shares stories, tips, tactics and conversations with friends about fly fishing through the woods and water. Explore more. Fish hard. And discover fly fishing at Troutbitten.com — an extensive resource with 1500+ articles about trout, friends, family and the river.
About Troutbitten
Troutbitten is an independent fly fishing podcast hosted by Domenick Swentosky, author and guide, according to the feed and the show's website at troutbitten.com. The show covers wild trout tactics, technique, gear and river life, with episodes often running past an hour. It has published 210 episodes, updated roughly every week, and holds a 4.9 average rating from 949 ratings on Apple Podcasts.
The audience is estimated, not measured, at 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward experienced anglers in the United States. The feed shows no named sponsors, so the show is not currently running paid placements.
Fly fishing gear makers, outdoor apparel brands and travel services targeting anglers are the natural fit. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $90 to $625 per episode based on the estimated download range. Source: the podcast feed, troutbitten.com and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Troutbitten can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Troutbitten
How much does Troutbitten charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Troutbitten's estimated host-read mid-roll rate is about $90 to $625 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Final pricing depends on the sponsor and placement.
What is Troutbitten about?
Troutbitten is a fly fishing podcast hosted by Domenick Swentosky that covers wild trout tactics, gear, river life and conversations with anglers. Episodes are published about weekly and typically run around an hour.
How do I contact Troutbitten about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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