Bait To Plate Fishing
Birmingham AL

Practical Fly Fishing Instruction
Primitive Fishing Techniques
Outdoor Cooking Lessons

About Bait To Plate Fishing

Bait To Plate Fishing offers a complete outdoor experience that bridges the gap between catching your own fish and preparing it as a delicious meal. Our comprehensive programs teach beginners the timeless arts of fishing and outdoor cooking, creating a connection between nature, sustenance, and traditional skills.

silver and yellow fish on brown wooden table
silver and yellow fish on brown wooden table

Practical Fly Fishing

Skip the mystique and learn fly fishing techniques that actually put fish in the net. Having fished the waters of South Dakota and Montana, I know what works and what doesn't. We focus on what works: efficient casting that gets your fly where it needs to be, choosing flies or natural baits that fish actually eat, and reading water to find where fish are feeding. Forget the poetry—master the fundamentals that consistently catch fish.

A man standing on top of a lush green field next to a lake
A man standing on top of a lush green field next to a lake

Primitive Fishing Techniques

Discover traditional fishing methods that connect you to ancestral skills and reduce dependency on modern equipment. These ingenious techniques have been around for thousands of years because they work—long before tackle shops and fancy gear, people were successfully feeding themselves from rivers, lakes, and streams.

Outdoor Cooking Instruction

Transform your fresh catch into delicious meals using both modern camp cooking and primitive techniques. Master fire building, coal cooking, smoking methods, and foraged seasoning while learning proper fish cleaning, filleting, and preparation. Develop the skills to create memorable outdoor feasts whether you're car camping or deep in the wilderness.

grilled meat near rock viewing waterfalls
grilled meat near rock viewing waterfalls