# Wisconsin Sportsman - Central Sands Trout Tactics with Chris Firkus

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Podcast: [Sportsmen's Empire - Whitetail Hunting](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sportsmen-s-empire-whitetail-hunting-216904)
Published: 2026-05-26T09:00:15+00:00
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## Resource

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce sits down with Chris Firkus of Sandhill Fly Fishing to dive learn all about fly fishing for big trout in the Central Sands region of Wisconsin! Chris grew up fishing the sand streams of central Wisconsin and has spent the better part of his life learning and exploring these secluded waters in search of big trout! The guys dive into Chris's early years of commercial fly tying, how these streams differ from Driftless Streams, the importance of frogs in a trout's diet, streamer color theory, necessary tackle and gear for these streams, night fishing tactics, capitalizing on the hex hatch, and the importance of community in the outdoor space. All that and more in this week's episode! A massive thanks to Chris for coming on the show and sharing his knowledge! To book a day with Chris or any of the other great guides over at Sandhill Fly Fishing, visit sandhillflyfishing.com which is where you can also find info on joining the Cutbank Collective. Be sure to follow along with Chris and his adventures on social media @riparian.life Big thanks to our fantastic partners: Lone Wolf Custom Gear: www.lonewolfcustomgear.com onX Hunt: www.onxmaps.com Huntworth: www.huntworthgear.com Good Chance Fly Fishing: www.goodchanceflyfishing.com Wisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers: www.backcountryhunters.org/wisconsin Check out Thompson Cigars and use my code SE for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.com Check out Troll Co. Clothing at trollco.com/hunting and enter EMPIRE25 for an awesome discount. Our Sponsors: * Check out Thompson Cigars and use my code SE for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.com * Check out Troll Co Clothing and use my code EMPIRE25 for a great deal: https://www.trollco.com/hunting Advertising Inquiries: https:/…

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