This Week Phil Rowley joins us to take about his latest book...  The Orvis Guide To Stillwater Trout Fishing.  Phil has the amazing ability to teach all things Stillwater Fly Fishing and shorten the learning curve.  He has teamed up with Orvis on this one.   This book is sure to be a must have in your fly fishing library.  We talk gear, vessels, patterns, set ups and much more.  Go behind the scenes of his writing journey.    Thanks Phil for sharing your stories and laughs with us!

151 The Orvis Guide To Stillwater Trout Fishing, with Phil Rowley

This week we head to Melbourne Australia to chat with Rick Wallace of tacklevillage.com... Rick is a well travelled fly fisher, correspondent, fly fishing writer who has created a unique hook comparison tool for fly tyers.  We talk about the movie "Predator" that he was involved in, what it is like fly fishing for giant Taimen in Japan.  Tasmania's amazing stillwater fishery and much more.  Thanks Rick for sharing your story with us!

160 Taimen and Trout, NZ, Japan, Tasmania... Rick Wallace Melbourne Aus

This week we head to Ireland to chat with Michael Rebholz.  Michael is a passionate casting instructor, admittedly a spey casting addict who has developed a casting method he calls "bonkerspey".  We chat tunes, patterns, dream trips and where Michael gets his passion for chasing fins all over Europe.  Thanks Michael for sharing your fly fishing story with us!

175 Michael Rebholz, Glenties, Ireland, Bonkerspey

This week we sit down with Mike Learmonth from Surrey British Columbia.  Mike is an extremely passionate fly fisher who competed for Canada at the 2018 Commonwealth Fly Fishing Championships in Ireland where they took silver, he was also in the 2019 North American Loch Style Champions with Team King fisher where they took gold.  We talked to Mike about some tips and tricks to patterns and methods to improve your success on the water.  Thanks Mike for sharing your story.

180 Mike Learmonth, Competition Fly Fishing

This time around we talk guiding life, browns, bows, Packers, tunes, drift boats, stickers, patterns and best jobs.  We visit with Scott Smith with the  Bow River Fly Fishing Company.  Super happy to sit down and get Scotts story, passion and input on the fly fishing life.  Thanks Scott for the candid convo!

199 Scott Smith Principal Guide, Bow River Fly Fishing Company

This week return guest Mike Verhoef a.k.a. "Maitland Mike" joins us to talk about his recent bonefish trip to Exuma Bahamas.  We talk about the areas epic bonefish and barracuda fly fishing opportunities and Mikes guiding business Fly Fitters.  This really sounded like the trip of a lifetime.  Thanks Mike for sharing your latest journey with us!

210 Mike Verhoef, Bonefish in Exuma, Fly Fitters

This week we were honored to sit down with Pat Demeester and talk all things Steelhead and Cutties.  Pat has had an incredible journey both on and off the water.  He is living his best life farming the land, chasing fins and always expanding his knowledge for all things Steelhead and Cutthroat trout.  We talk about who has inspired his fly fishing journey, we talk Steelhead populations on the West Coast and much more.  Thanks Pat for sharing your knowledge with our listeners.

215 Pat Demeester, Steelhead, Coastal Cutthroat, Powell River

Today we sit down with accomplished angler Gary Hanke.  Gary has been fly fishing for well over 50 years.  He earned the title of Master Fly Tyer, was former team captain for Canada at the World Fly Fishing Championships in Bosnia in 2015 and is also a  former guide and fly fishing  instructor.  Gary runs Fly Life Canada... an on line retailer of fly fishing and fly tying equipment.  We had a great chat about Gary's fly fishing journey and what drives his incredible passion for fishing.

232 Gary Hanke,  Master Fly tyer, Fly Fishing Instructor, Comp Angling

Today we had the good fortune to sit down with Bryon Carpenter from Abbotsford BC.  Bryon has a Master of Science from  The University of Calgary, is a teacher in SD 34, a fellow Podcaster "Fresh Air At Five", Avid stillwater fly fisher and has Bobber Down British Columbia.  We caught up with Bryon and talked a lot about his passion for science and education,  the learning curve in fly fishing,  tying, careers,  gear, dream days, podcasting and much more.  Thanks Bryon for sharing your story with us!

251 Bryon Carpenter, Educator, Podcaster,  Fly Fisher, Bobber Down

Today we sit down with Ken Woodward.  Ken is based in the Kamloops area, he is a retired biologist and teacher,  casting instructor and Assistant Fly Fishing Guide.  We talked about the recent Women's World Fly Fishing Championships, life on Tunkwa Lake, how his passion for fly fishing started, go to patterns, influences, and much more.  Thanks Ken for sharing your story with us today

254 Ken Woodward, Comp Fly Fishing, Casting Instructor, retired teacher/biologist

Today we spend some time with Matt Kryger... custom and commercial tyer with @thenakedlinebc Matt is Prostaff with Semperfli, Raid Zap, Ahrex Hooks, he ties custom commercial patterns and for Casting Loops Fly and Tackle.  We chat about all things fly fishing and tying.  Preferred equipment and techniques, side hustles and day jobs.  Tunes, patterns, sports and we really hone in on his fly fishing story.

257 Matt Kryger, Custom and Commercial Fly Tying

Today we head to Oregon to sit down with Garrett Lesko.  Garrett is a passionate custom tyer who spends a lot of time at the tying vise and on the water.  We chatted with him from his home in Lebanon Oregon.  We do a deep dive on thread selection, hook choice and patterns.  He is a very knowledgeable and sharing fly tyer, he had some great tips for the bench and purchasing materials.  We talked about running an organized bench, where his drive comes from and the upcoming show season.  Thanks Garrett for sharing your journey with us.

260 Garrett Lesko, Oregonflytying.com

If you spend a lot of time tying flies this will help you select the perfect thread.  The thread selection and best use is probably one of the most import decisions you can make when it comes to time at the bench.    Garrett Lesko joins us as we talk properties, sizing, best uses and selecting that perfect thread for the flies you are about to tie.   Thanks Garrett for walking us through the thread jungle.  oregonflytying.com

261 Thread selection... a deep dive... Garrett Lesko

This week we visit South East Wisconsin and chat with the team at Milwaukee Fly Fishing.  Pete Nicoloff and Joseph Davies offer  full service guided trips based near Milwaukee.   These guys are chasing Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Trout and more on the Milwaukee River system, tribs and nearby fly fishing opportunities.  These two are livin their best lives "slinging string... and jaw jacking some ponies!"  Thanks Pete and Joe for sharing your story with us.

265 Milwaukee River Fly Fishing, Pete Nicoloff & Joseph Davies

This week we head to Salmon Arm to chat with Glen Heward of Salmon Arm.  Glen is an avid fly fisher and fly tyer who spends a lot of time on the still and at the bench.  We had a refreshing conversation about where his passion comes from and what fly fishing brings to his life.  Thanks Glen for sharing your story with us.

271 Glen Heward, Fly Fishing and Fly Tying Still Water

Today we sit down with Matt Auger, of Kamloops BC.  Matt is an avid fly fisher and fly tyer who works at Casting Loops Fly and Tackle.  We talk about his fly fishing journey, from East Coast to West Coast.  Brookies, Bulls and Bows, dream days, job history and lessons learned on and off the water, thanks Matt for sharing your passion for the water with us on the Podcast.

272 Matthew Auger,  Fly Fishing Journey @redbeardflyfishing

Today we have a sit down with author David Ladensohn.  David spends his time between New Mexico and San Antonio Texas.  He has spent the last five years researching his new book Fly-Fishing with Leonardo da Vinci.  Combining his admiration for da Vinci's water dynamics expertise,  demonstrating that he would have made an ideal fly-fishing guide.  The book includes many of Leonardo's water drawings, some published in color for a general audience for the first time.

David had a career as an international banker, manufacturing CEO, mediator, corporate board chairman and water rights investment manager.  Thanks David for sharing your book, life story and passion for the water.    flyfishleonardo.com

273 Fly-Fishing with Leonardo da Vinci, David Ladensohn

Today on the podcast we head to Pitt Meadows BC to chat with Steve Hopia.  We talk day jobs and custom tied flies.   Steve has Bite My Flyz.  We talk about his passion for fly fishing and tying, his favorite chironomid hooks, 363BL, sports, music, dream days on the water and much more.  Thanks Steve for sharing your fly fishing story with us.

274 Steve Hopia, Bite My Flyz

Today we had the pleasure of chatting with Jameson Hawn owner/artist of Riverbend Woodworks from Port Townsend WA.  We cover a lot of ground on this one,  his Catch-2-Carve Series, building a Port Ludlow Pram, Tiny boat build, Wooden Landing nets and much more.  Jameson is an avid fly fisher and outdoorsman.  He has an entertaining YouTube channel, on fly fishing adventures, how to videos on replica fish carving, boat builds and modifications.  Thanks for sharing your story with our listeners!

275 Jameson Hawn, Riverbend Woodworks, Catch-2-Carve and much more

This time around we head to the Gaspe Peninsula in Quebec to chat with Sarah Nellis, Lodge Manager at Gaspe Coastal.  Sarah along with Andrew Murphy and Kyle Schaefer have started a lodge at the Nadeau House on the Cascapedia River.  They offer some incredible trips for Atlantic Salmon, Striped Bass and Sea-run Brook Trout.  We learn all about the fly fishing in the area and do a deep dive into Sara's Fly Fishing story.  She competed for Canada in the World Fly Fishing Championships in 2023.  In this episode we talk influences, patterns, inspiration and perfect days on the water.  Thanks Sarah for sharing your story with us.  www.gaspecoastal.com 
  

276 Sarah Nellis, Gaspe Coastal, Atlantic Salmon, Striped Bass, Sea-run Brook Trout

Today we dive head first into film season.  We sit down with acclaimed director R A Beattie as he joins the show from Bend, Oregon.  Off the Grid Studios latest films featuring Silent Spotter which is centered on Tommy Batun in Xcalak, Mexico and his passion for guiding for permit. Tommy's story is one of resilience and the power of seeing the world differently.
R A takes us on an epic journey,  fly fishing for Permit with an unforgettable team.

The second film is called The Hard Way, which tells the story of Matt Mendes.  It covers Matt's story from Central California to Oregon and the Deschutes Rive,r where he guides for wild rainbows and steelhead on the Warm Springs Reservation.  Discover the healing power of the people and places in central Oregon.

277 R A Beattie,  IF4 film, Silent Spotter, F3T film, The Hard Way

Today we visit with Erin Flaherty from Edmonton AB.  Erin is passionate about all things outdoors. She is a freelance writer and is constantly "midlife outdoorsing."   Fishing, camping, paddling with family and friends and writing about her experience.  You will find her at #ejfoutside We talk tying, perfect days on the river and the passion for all things fly fishing and outdoors.  Thanks Erin for sharing your story.

278 Erin Flaherty, Midlife Outdoorsing and Fly Fishing #ejfoutside

Today we sit down with Dr. Kat Mulski,  Educator and Assistant Guide with Vancouver Island Fly Fishing.  Kat spends a lot on time on the water with her best buddy Nora ( the English bulldog) but she also teaches a Carihi Secondary program which teaches high school students to  cultivate a love for the outdoors while learning the art and sport of fly fishing with literary, entomology and conservation.  She also guides with Vancouver Island Fly Fishing.  Thanks Kat for all you do both on and off the water to grow the past time of fly fishing.

279 Kat Mulski @kathonthefly Educator and Fly Fishing Guide

Today we were thrilled to sit down with Andrew Boeddeker and Christian Bacasa of the FlyFishFinder App.  These guys are making it easier to find the fish and are creating a special on line community where knowledge is passed along to passionate people on the water.  We talked in depth about their new app, Christian's podcast and Andrew's passion for the water and technology.  Thanks gentlemen for sharing your story with our listeners.

280 The FlyFishFinder App

flyfishing podcast, behind the scenes with guides, gear reps, entomology, lodge owners, outdoor adventure

Brennan Lund

1 Brennan Lund Guide East Kootenay

Conversation with guide Jordan Oelrich interior British Columbia fly fishing

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5 Jordan Oelrich, Guide Interior Fly Fishing Co.

podcast interview Richard Wilby Forged Fly fishing

Richard Wilby

9 Forged Fly Fishing, Richard Wilby

This week we sat down with  amazing fly tier Trevor Tatarczuk.  Trevor lives in Prince George British Columbia and when he is not at the tying bench spends his time fishing the extremely productive waters of The Cariboo Region of BC.  Tips and tricks for tying his killer Chironomid patterns!

39 Trevor Tatarczuk, Fly tying and Fishing The Cariboo

This week we sit down with Mike L Raether of St. Regis Montana.  Mike authored a book called Fly fisher's Guide to Northwest Montana's Mountain Lakes.   He fished over 130 lakes for the book, and always has his trusty pack goat and dog as he heads into the Alpine.  He has written over 50 articles for publications like Northwest Fly fishing Magazine and Montana Outdoors Magazine.  Mike spends a lot of time working at Joe Cantrell Outfitting and teaching people to fly fish.  Thanks Mike for spending the time and sharing your passion for the alpine, fly fishing and outdoor life.

78 Mike L Raether, St. Regis Montana, Author, Freelance writer, Blogger

This week we chat with friend of the podcast Devan Sieben from Edson, Alberta Canada.  Devan is a very talented fly tyer, who spends a lot of time at the vice and almost as much time chasing trout on the  stillwaters of Western Canada.  We talk about all things tying and what drives his passion for fly fishing and constantly improving at this addictive pastime.  Thanks Devan for sharing your fly fishing story.

98 Devan Sieben, Fly tyer, Edson Alberta

This week we sit down with Rich Thomas of Stay Fly Custom Flies, New Jersey.  Rich is an avid fly fisher and fly tyer who makes custom flies for trout, bass, panfish, striped bass and more.  We find out where his passion for fly fishing originated, what inspires him to tie and create new patterns on a daily basis.  When not on the water you can find him on Instagram @stayfly_nj

100 Stay Fly Custom Flies, Rich Thomas, New Jersey

This week we sit down with award-winning outdoor writer and Army veteran Aaron Reed of Georgetown Texas.  When not working on a tugboat in the Texas Gulf Coast, you will find Aaron knee-deep in a stream near Austin Texas.  We talk about the music scene in Austin, Guadalupe bass, cichlids on a fly, dream days on the water and the perfect way to end a day on the H2O with Austin's whiskey and beer scene.

101 Fly Fishing Austin & Central Texas,  Aaron Reed

This week we visit with Troy Dettman, guide with Grande Ronde Angler.
Troy is a Pacific Northwest based guide who has a vast array of fly fishing opportunities which include the Methow, the Yakima, coastal sea run cutthroat, and Grande Ronde steelhead.  He has over 30 years experience in the industry and brings a lot of knowledge to the water.  We talk about "free the snake", fly tying demos, trips to the Yucatan and chasing salmon in Alaska.  Wading the Thompson River, Seahawks, Mariners, the Kraken, bird hunting and much much more.  Thanks Troy for sharing your fly fishing journey with us! www.granderondeangler.com

117 Grande Ronde Angler, Troy Dettman, Poulsbo Washington

We try to capture the fly fishing life.  An in-depth conversation with Fly fishers from all walks of life, their stories, inspiration, passion and dream destinations.  Where do you go to talk fly fishing? We talk tunes, sports, day jobs, life on and off the water.  Get embedded in the fly fishing world.  Tying, entomology, gear, techniques, crazy stories and lotsa laughs.  Join us for a unique look at the fly fishing life from those that live it.

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