Podcasts by Fly Fishing 97 Podcast

Fly Fishing 97 Podcast

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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Fly Fishing 97 Podcast
195 Bob Bautista, Trout Waters Fly & Tackle from 2022-02-17T05:52:12

This week Head Minion @ Trout Waters Fly & Tackle in Kelowna BC, Bob Bautista. Bob is embedded in the fly shop in K-town, he has a passion for all thing fly fishing, fly tying and is just a pleas...

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194 March Mania Fly Bracket, top fly patterns go head to head, Karmik Outdoors from 2022-02-16T01:54:58

Karmik Outdoors and The Fly Fishing 97 Podcast present the "March Mania Fly Bracket!" Where the top 64 flies go head to head. This is going to be ongoing through the month of March until we narro...

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193 Emily Rodger, 2 X World Champion GF Cyclist, Avid Fly Fisher, Life/Business Coach from 2022-02-10T02:00

This week humbled to chat with Emily Rodger. Emily is living her best life, training, fly fishing, fly tying and now health and life coach and executive and business coach. Emily tells her amazin...

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192 Tom Starmack, Zoetic Custom Flies, Ontario Wisconsin from 2022-02-04T04:19:49

This week we head to Ontario Wisconsin to chat with Tom Starmack of Zoetic Custom Flies. Tom's flies have appeared in American Angler Magazine, and the book Nymph Masters. When he is not at the t...

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191 BCflytieguys, Mark Yodogawa and Brian Hamanishi from 2022-01-27T17:08:41

Something special about chatting to two fishing buddies about their fly fishing adventures. Today on the show we have Mark Yodogawa and Brian Hamanishi. They have teamed up to start BCflytieguys....

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190 John Horsey, English National Rivers and Loch Style Champion from 2022-01-18T02:12:19

This week truly a privilege to sit down with John Horsey. John has been guiding in the UK for 30 years, represented and captained England at the World Fly Fishing Championships, he joins us from S...

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189 Brandon King, Broken Tippet from 2022-01-14T04:59:20

Thanks to Brandon King for the sit down from Broken Tippet. Brandon has a blog and online apparel shop that is obsessing on how to find that bigger catch, the one that your tippet might not hold! ...

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188 Ivo Balinov, World Class Fly Fishing School, Smart Angling from 2022-01-05T20:06:31

This week we sit down with competitive fly fisher Ivo Balinov. Ivo runs Smart Angling Inc. They are currently offering some exciting on- line learning opportunities to improve your fly fishing ex...

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187 Outtakes and Best of... from 2021-12-31T00:14:01

This week... a look back at the last three years on the show. Outtakes, bloopers and lessons learned. We have been fortunate to chat with some amazing teachers, characters, guides, educators and ...

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186 Linda Leary, Founder CEO Fishe Wear, Anchorage Alaska from 2021-12-24T17:07:24

This week we head to Anchorage Alaska to visit with Linda Leary. Linda is the Founder/CEO of Fishe Wear. They create unique fishing apparel for women and she also owns #womens_flyfishing an educa...

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185 Theron Asbery, Revital Outdoors from 2021-12-18T15:52:51

This week we visit with Theron Asbery in Florida who is an avid fly fisher and tyer who works with Revital Outdoors. They create premium CBD oil and products to make your time outside more comfort...

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184, Patrick Gilmore aka Happy Gilmore, Fly Fishing Sales to Hugo Boss from 2021-12-09T04:33:44

This week was truly an honor to chat all things fly fishing with Patrick Gilmore of White Rock BC. If you bought any fly fishing gear in the 80',and 90's in Western Canada, Patrick probably sold i...

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183, New Water... Strategies and Tactics Phil Rowley from 2021-12-02T22:41:58

Today on the show we talk about new water. Some tips and tricks for upping your game on new to you H2O. Phil Rowley joins us to talk about doing your homework before and during time on the still....

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182 Britt and Brian Davenport, Lewiston Idaho from 2021-11-27T16:18:10

This week on the show we head to Lewiston Idaho to chat with Britt and Brian Davenport they operate Hackles and Herl Flyfishing. Brand ambassadors for Norvise and Daiichi Hooks, they offer fly tyi...

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181 Kat Mulski, Lessons on and off the water from 2021-11-20T18:30:21

This week we sit down with Kat Mulski, Kat is an educator by day and an avid fly fisher who spends a lot of time on the water both with her Dad and her Bulldog. We caught up with Kat in British C...

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180 Mike Learmonth, Competition Fly Fishing from 2021-11-11T19:51:09

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 Ire...

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179 Tim Cammisa, Fly Tying for Everyone from 2021-11-03T17:22:44

This week we are excited to welcome Tim Cammisa to the program. Tim is an author, speaker, vlogger, fly tier and Youtuber who is one of the most passionate people we have encountered in the fly fi...

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178 Probably Skunked, 30 Dirty Ties, Mason Burke from 2021-10-29T00:31:48

This week we visit with Mason Burke of Probably Skunked, he tells us about his " 30 Dirty Ties" where he is tying on Instagram a new pattern every day for the month of November 2021.

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177 David Defazio, Fly Fishing and Wyoming Whiskey from 2021-10-22T18:25:02

This week we head to Jackson Wyoming to talk all things fly fishing and whiskey with David Defazio. Co Founder of Wyoming Whiskey, lawyer, river quide, angler, skier, wingman, Yankees fan and whis...

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176 Mike Krug, Fly Fishing for Pike, High4Fish from 2021-10-17T13:56:41

This week we head to Southern Alberta to chat with Mike Krug. Mike spends a lot of time chasing pike on the fly in the Calgary area and runs a guiding service called High4Fish. He spends winters ...

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175 Michael Rebholz, Glenties, Ireland, Bonkerspey from 2021-10-12T01:37:14

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". W...

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174 David Downie, British Champion and Team Scotland competitive fly fisher from 2021-10-02T03:45:48

This week we head to Scotland to sit down with David Downie. David is a very accomplished angler who runs a fly tying business from his home. He calls it the way it is, and tells no lies... Davi...

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173 Brett Svoboda, The Bow River, One More Last Cast from 2021-09-24T04:00:43

Today we visit with Brett Svoboda in Calgary Alberta Canada. He is a long time guide and owner operator with One More Last Cast, he is sponsored by Simms and Loop and has spent a lot of time chasi...

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172 Duane Redford, Colorado, Guide, Author, Speaker from 2021-09-17T02:29:04

This week we head to Vail Valley for a sit down with Duane Redford. Duane has authored the "Fly Fisher's Playbook" first and second edition and "Hidden in Plain View". Duane has a no nonsense sys...

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171 David Lambroughton, Photographer, World Traveler, Writer, Fly Fishing Dreams from 2021-09-10T13:02:02

This week we chat with David Lambroughton. Photographer, World Traveler and Writer. David has covered more than 2 million miles fly fishing the planet, capturing images, living his best life, swi...

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1171 David Lambroughton, Photographer, World Traveler, Writer, Fly Fishing Dreams from 2021-09-10T13:02:02

This week we chat with David Lambroughton. Photographer, World Traveler and Writer. David has covered more than 2 million miles fly fishing the planet, capturing images, living his best life, swi...

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170 Colette Stroud, Competitive Fly Fishing, Chasing fins and bucket lists from 2021-09-03T03:35:56

This week we sit down with Colette Stroud and talk about her fly fishing journey. She is a competitive fly fisher who brings a lot of passion and skill to the water. She has competed at the natio...

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169 Colton Orbaker, Guide, Media Creator, Fly Life Lifestyle Apparel from 2021-08-27T02:00:42

This week we head to Ashville NY for an in-depth sit down with Colton Orbaker. Colton is a passionate fly fisher, guide, media creator and lifestyle brand builder who is chasing fins and dreams in...

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168 Blake Fairclough, Fly Tying and Fly Fishing Nova Scotia from 2021-08-20T12:42:29

This week we sit down with Blake Fairclough in Nova Scotia Canada. We talk about his relatively new passion for fly tying and fly fishing for Brook Trout, Browns and Striper. He is a natural reso...

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167 Dan Moyers, Catchflo, Casual Footwear for the Fly fisher from 2021-08-13T14:25:50

This time around we sit down with Dan Moyers from Indianapolis Indiana. We talk about his passion for fly fishing and his brand Catchflo, who design casual footwear for the fly fisher. Shoes, fli...

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166, Tom Ossoff Erie PA, Guide, Artist, DRIFTHOOK, THOMAS & THOMAS from 2021-08-07T14:42:32

This week we head to Pennsylvania to chat with one of the most passionate fly fishers around Tom Ossoff. Tom is a guide who spends much of his time chasing large browns and steelhead. He is with ...

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165 John Wilkinson, Competitive Fly Fishing from 2021-07-31T16:23:05

This week we sit down with John Wilkinson of Abbotsford BC and chat all things competitive fly fishing, still water and beyond. We talk about what fly fishing brings into John's world, his take-awa...

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164 Branden's Bugs, Deer Hair flies with Branden Snook from 2021-07-25T16:54:14

This week we sit down with Branden Snook and talk about tying with deer hair, Branden's Bugs, living in the Arctic and much more. Branden is one of the most passionate fly tiers we have had on the...

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163 Nick Feller, Nor Cal Tenkara from 2021-07-18T18:02:29

Today we visit Paradise California to chat with Nick Feller who hikes the alpine back country of Northern California. We talk all things ultra light backpacking and Tenkara. Nick is mainly self t...

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162 Simms, 10 Barrel Brewing Co, Trout Unlimited from 2021-07-10T14:13:33

This week we sit down with John Frazier from Simms, Andy Goggins and Dave Richmond from 10 Barrel Brewing Company to talk about a colab called "Reel Good". This is a limited release summer ale tha...

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161 Brian Chan, Stillwater fisheries advisor, author, fly fishing educator from 2021-07-02T16:46:12

This week we are excited to have a long form conversation with Brian Chan. Brian is simply one of the most informed stillwater fly fishers around. He is a retired small lakes fisheries biologist,...

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160 Taimen and Trout, NZ, Japan, Tasmania... Rick Wallace Melbourne Aus from 2021-06-26T17:29:51

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 compa...

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159 Joshua Matthews... Salty Fresh Flies, Camp Verde Arizona from 2021-06-19T00:19:37

This week we have a sit down with Joshua Matthews of Camp Verde Arizona. Joshua has had a diverse life experience, both on and off the water. From tattoo artist, to electrician, kayak river guide...

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158 Art Lingren, Author, Historian, Steelheader from 2021-06-06T14:09:46

This week we sit down with Art Lingren. Art has been chasing steelhead with a fly for more than 50 years. We talk in depth about his fly fishing experience, the many books he has authored, includ...

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157 Adam Arnal, Fly tying, Fly Fishing, trail maintenance , Kananaskis AB from 2021-05-29T15:16:53

This week we visit with Adam Arnal from Kananaskis AB. Adam is Jr Pro Staff with Chinook Wind Outfitters, he spends a lot of time chasing trout in the Canadian Rockies, works with Alberta Parks, t...

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156 Drums and Fins, Randy Paskall , Cutthroat, Rainbow Trout and much more from 2021-05-22T15:24

This week we chat all things music, drums, fins and flies with Randy Paskall. AKA Floon or #floonster. We discover where Randy's passion for fly fishing originated. How he reads water and pursue...

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155 Nicole Gatter, Outlaw Fishing designs from 2021-05-15T02:38:45

This week we chat with Nicole Gatter from the Fraser Valley BC. Nicole spends a lot of time chasing cutthroat trout and rainbow trout with a fly. She also has Outlaw Fishing Designs where she cre...

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154 Danie Erasmus, Hatches of British Columbia Trout Streams from 2021-05-07T03:57:34

This week we chat with Dr. Danie Erasmus of Prince George BC. Avid fly fisher, author, biochemistry, molecular biology, aquatic entomology, wine chemistry joins us this week to talk about his new ...

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153 John Schneider, FOOD AFIELD PODCAST, Wild food, Fly fishing, Traditional Bow Hunting from 2021-05-01T15:53:18

This week we sit down with John Schneider from FOOD AFIELD PODCAST. John joins us from his Alberta home to talk all about his podcast which focuses on traditional hunting, gathering wild food ingr...

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152 Tyler Ekdahl, Togens Fly Pro Team, Forged Fly Fishing from 2021-04-24T15:18:15

Today we sit down with Tyler Ekdahl of Maple Ridge, BC. Tyler is originally from 100 Mile House, he is a competitive fly fisher who is Prostaff with Togens Fly Shop and Forged Fly Fishing. His fl...

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151 The Orvis Guide To Stillwater Trout Fishing, with Phil Rowley from 2021-04-17T16:29:47

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 th...

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150 Aggie Fritz, Blackwater Guiding, Cabelas Pro Staff from 2021-04-10T15:35:19

This week we chat with Aggie Fritz. Aggie is a guide with Blackwater Guiding, Pro Staff with Cabelas, Bass Pro Shops, Chinook Wind Outfitters and Forged Fly Fishing. She is also a competitive fly...

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149 Jaymes Veitch, Creature Custom Flies, Bull Trout and more from 2021-04-02T15:33:26

This week we head to the Kootenay Region and chat with Jaymes Veitch of Creature Custom Flies. Jaymes is located in Creston, BC. We talk about how he started his custom tying business, his junior...

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148 Fly Fish University, Jordan Oelrich from 2021-03-28T16:07:37

Today we welcome Jordan Oelrich back to the program to talk all things fly fishing and his current on- line learning platforms. We talk about Fly Fish University which is a great spot to learn mor...

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147 Stanton Jack, Fly tying, Competitive Fly Fishing and Classical guitar from 2021-03-20T17:53:55

Today we visit with Stanton Jack out of Vancouver BC. Stanton is an incredible fly tyer and is pro team with Chinook Wind Outfitters, Togens Fly Shop and Forged Reels. He is also is a competitiv...

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146 Making the Movie "Still", Wait 4 it Films, A Live Conversation from 2021-03-18T01:03:22

This week a broadcast of a live event on the Stillwaters FB page, we feature the cast of characters from the movie "Still" from Wait 4 it films. An epic fly fishing journey to the Cariboo region o...

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145 Jesse Cornett, Tarpon, Bull Riding and Song Writing from 2021-03-13T16:28:15

This week we sit down with Jesse Cornett in Naples Florida. Jesse is a fly fishing guide chasing a captains license on the salt, originally out of Loveland Colorado he is spending winters chasing ...

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144 Chance Rees, Manhattan Montana from 2021-03-06T21:11:16

This week we head to the trout streams of Montana to chat with Chance Rees. Chance has been fly fishing the Bighorn, the Madison and the Green rivers of Montana since he can remember. He has star...

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143 Damion Anderson, Greenville South Carolina, Good Dudes Fly Co from 2021-02-27T15:34:47

This week we are joined by Damion Anderson. Damion chases largemouth bass and saltwater species on the fly, mostly out of his kayak. He served five years in the Marine Corps, studied computer sc...

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142 Ben Mackereth, Queensland Australia from 2021-02-20T16:28:07

This week we visit with Ben Mackereth from Hervey Bay Australia. Ben was a former hatchery operations manager in BC, is pursuing a degree in ecology, his writings have been featured in Fly Life Ma...

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141 Steve Lamboy, Fort Smith, Arkansas, CEO INTELCASE Co. Sea Run Cases from 2021-02-13T17:37:04

This week we sit down with the CEO of the INTELCASE Co. Steve Lamboy of Fort Smith Arkansas. Steve is an avid outdoorsman who is passionate about fly fishing. He and his company have designed a r...

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140 Mike Green, Still Water Specialist, Prince George BC from 2021-02-06T17:08:41

This week we head to Prince George, BC to chat all this big fish with Mike Green. Mike spends a lot of time chasing fins in the Cariboo Region of British Columbia. We talk about his favorite way...

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139 Sam Grenier, Kelowna BC, Guiding, Still waters and Schooling from 2021-01-31T01:34:42

Today we sit down with Sam Grenier of Kelowna, BC. Sam is studying fresh water science at UBC, he works at Trout Waters Fly and Tackle and was a former guide at the Crowsnest Cafe and Fly Shop. W...

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138 Tim Hepworth, Tim and Wren, Red Deer AB from 2021-01-24T16:40:31

This week we visit with Tim Hepworth. Guide with Fly Fishing Bow River Outfitters. Tim chronicles his adventures on Instagram with his 5 year old daughter Wren. They explore the outdoors togethe...

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137 Ryan Ermet, Canadian Llama Pro Tyer, Spruce Grove AB from 2021-01-17T16:41:45

Today we sit down for an in-depth chat with friend of the show Ryan Ermet. Ryan has a knack for catching big bows and brookies in Alberta and British Columbia. He is a Pro Tyer with Canadian Llam...

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136 Scott Wilday, Lidrig, Littleton Colorado from 2021-01-10T16:06:50

This week we sit down with friend of the show Scott Wilday. Scott owns Lidrig which is a company that has created a revolutionary magnetic nipper system for fly fishers. We talk about the new Lid...

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135 Deb Paskall, Semperfli ProTeam, Vancouver, BC from 2021-01-02T19:57:06

This week we chat with Deb Paskall from Vancouver, BC, Canada. Deb is an avid tyer and fly fisher who has developed fly patterns such as the Number 9. We talk all things fly fishing, Semperfli ma...

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134 Julio Salazar, Spring Creeks, Regina Saskatchewan from 2020-12-27T16:46:44

This week we head to the outskirts of Regina Saskatchewan to chat with Julio Salazar. Originally from Northern Chile, Julio is a content and image creator based in the Canadian Prairies. He is pa...

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133 Outlaw Rod Co., Anthony Saling, Sparks, Nevada from 2020-12-20T16:14:08

This week we sit down with the owner of the Outlaw Rod Company Anthony Saling of Sparks Nevada. He is an avid fly fisher and fly tyer who is making waves in the world of fly fishing with high qua...

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132 Josh Boeser, Larry the Lunker, Minneapolis Minnesota from 2020-12-13T14:50:37

From snowboarding to fly fishing we sit down with Josh Boeser of Minneapolis, Minnesota. We talk about his brand "Larry the Lunker", his time snowboarding all over the planet with the Nightmare ...

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131 Christian Bacasa, Author Fly Fishing for Leadership, Park City Utah from 2020-12-10T06:14:42

This week we visit with Christian Bacasa and talk about the new book he has co-authored with John Childress called Fly Fishing for Leadership. In this episode we explore some similarities between ...

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130 Timothy Jenson, Fly Tying, Fly Fishing, MMA fighter, Kelowna BC from 2020-12-06T16:30:12

This week we catch up with Kelowna BC's Timothy Jenson. Timothy is a former professional MMA fighter also known as "Death Metal", he now spends a lot of time fly fishing Interior BC waters and ti...

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129 Wes Penny, Fly Tying, Fly Fishing Still Waters, Lake Cowichan, BC from 2020-11-29T15:31:34

This week we head out to Vancouver Island to talk all things fly fishing and tying with Wes Penny. Wes is an avid tyer and frequents interior still waters a lot. After 19 years with the Victoria ...

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128 Val Kropiwnicki, VK Steelworks, Branford Connecticut from 2020-11-22T17:17:40

Val Kropiwnicki's artwork has been featured in the Fly Fish Journal, Gray's Sporting Journal and The Drake. He makes one of a kind flies which he ties on hand crafted chassis. He is an art teache...

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127 Tanner Lewis, American Falls Idaho, Guide at The Lodge at Palisades Creek from 2020-11-16T15:18:51

This week back to Idaho for a sit down with Tanner Lewis in American Falls. Tanner is a professional guide with Orvis endorsed The Lodge at Palisades Creek. We talk about the fly fishing opportun...

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126 Joseph Evans, Idafly, Boise Idaho from 2020-11-08T23:05:35

This week we sit down with Joseph Evans of Idafly.com, Joseph joins is from his dorm room in Missoula Montana to talk about his journey in fly fishing. We find out what it brings to his life and h...

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125 Steve Maricle, Small Lakes Biologist/Guide, Kamloops, BC from 2020-11-02T13:22:54

Retired small lakes biologist, fly fishing guide Steve Maricle joins us for a chat about stillwater fly fishing, Thompson River Steelhead and fly fishing the Thompson/Nicola region. We talk about ...

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124 Mason Burke, Probably Skunked, Sydney Nova Scotia from 2020-10-27T02:27:38

This week we take you to the east coast of Canada and join Mason Burke of #probablyskunked. Mason has a YouTube channel that follows his fishing many fishing escapades. Fly fishing for Atlantic S...

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123 Sporting Diversity Road Tour, Josh Crumpton, Davin Topel, Ed Anderson from 2020-10-20T04:06:08

This week we take you on a road trip. Celebrating the outdoors, sporting diversity, upland game birds and fly fishing. Following last weeks packing for the trip with Josh Crumpton, we check in w...

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122 Josh Crumpton, #sportingdiversity, Road trip, upland game birds/fly fishing tour from 2020-10-13T04:02:20

This week we take you on a road trip. Celebrating and searching for diversity in fly fishing and hunting. Josh Crumpton owner of Spoke Hollow Outfitters joins us to talk about his sporting diversi...

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121 Karmik Outdoors, Robert Gillingham, Boise, Idaho from 2020-10-06T01:25:41

This week we sit down with Robert Gillingham out of Boise Idaho. Robert along with his business partner run Karmik Outdoors. Their business caters to the outdoor enthusiast, they provide a platfo...

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120 Rob Snowhite, Fly Fishing Consultant Podcast, Washington,DC from 2020-09-29T11:55:23

This week we are joined by Rob Snowhite from Washington, DC. Rob guides the DC area and hosts a long running podcast. The Fly Fishing Consultant Podcast is a staple in my house, Rob has a laid ba...

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119 Jerrald Barsten, Selkirk Design, "On the Fly" Fly Rod Holder, Spokane WA from 2020-09-22T12:08:19

This week on episode 119 we chat with Jerrald Barsten of Spokane WA. He is an avid fly fisher who runs Selkirk design, he has designed numerous products for the outdoor space including a food han...

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118, Steve Popen, Trout It Out, Rochester NY from 2020-09-16T03:46:03

This week on the program we have a sit down with Steve Popen, from Rochester NY. Fly fishing pro guide, educator, youth pastor, Steve guides the waters of Central NY, Western NY and the Finger Lak...

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117 Grande Ronde Angler, Troy Dettman, Poulsbo Washington from 2020-09-09T01:09:59

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 Yak...

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116 Pete Stitcher, Ascent Fly Fishing, Denver Colorado from 2020-09-02T01:21:08

This week we have an informative chat with Pete Stitcher of Ascent Fly Fishing. Ascent is a biologist owned and operated fly shop committed to getting you the right flies for the waters you fish. ...

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115 Fly Cast USA, Travis Coe & Taylor Cavey, Denver, CO from 2020-08-26T02:03

This week we sit down with a couple of fishy guys out of Denver Colorado. We chat with Travis Coe and Taylor Cavey of Fly Cast River Forecast. We talk about all things Colorado fly fishing, seven...

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114 Captain Quinn, comedian, fly fisher, tv series host, videographer, steelheader from 2020-08-19T01:32:50

This week we take you to the beach to chat with Captain Quinn. We caught up with him while he was fly fishing at the beach with his young sons. Quinn is and avid fly fisher, videographer, steelh...

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113 Dan Moyers, Catcha, Zionsville, Indiana , Stream Playbooks from 2020-08-12T04:59:32

This week we sit down with Dan Moyers of Catcha. Dan and his business/fly fishing partner Todd Settle have started an on line source where fly anglers can purchase Stream Playbooks on favorite wat...

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112 Susan Smith, Chinook Wind Outfitters, Chetwynd British Columbia from 2020-08-05T03:54:44

This week we sit down with Susan Smith of Chinook Wind Outfitters. Susan runs an online fly fishing shop and is based in Chetwynd BC. We talk about the areas grayling, rainbow trout and bull trou...

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111 Tellis Katsogiannos, Torslanda, Sweden, Spey Casting World Champion, Guide, TSD Fly Tackle from 2020-07-29T04:03:03

This week on the podcast we have a sit down with Tellis Katsogiannos of Torslanda Sweden. He is a certified casting instructor, world champion spey caster, guide and owner of TSD Fly tackle. Tell...

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110 Jimmie Roop , Fly tying and fly fishing, Christiansburg, VA from 2020-07-22T13:03:41

This week we chat with Jimmie Roop about all things fly tying, fly fishing and chasing small mouth bass in and around Christiansburg VA.
We discover where Jimmie's passion for fly fishing comes...

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109 Dave Stewart, The Wet Fly Swing Podcast, Portland Oregon from 2020-07-15T02:22:41

This week on the show we sit down with Dave Stewart of the Wet Fly Swing Podcast. Dave joins us from his home in Portland Oregon. He tells us all about his fly fishing life, his podcasts, life le...

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108 Kyle Meek, Stillwater Specialist, BC Interior from 2020-07-08T05:26:35

This week we sit down with Kyle Meek of Kelowna BC, Canada. He spends a lot of time chasing rainbow trout in the interior of BC with a fly. His passion for chasing fish is relentless. In this ep...

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107 Lani Waller, Steelhead Expert, Author, Fly Fisher from 2020-07-01T16:11:38

This week we are grateful to have a chat with Lani Waller. Lani has chased steelhead all over the world, he is a well renowned author, with books, A Steelheaders Way, River of Dreams, DVD's Lani ...

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106 Fly Culture Magazine, Pete Tyjas, Devon, UK from 2020-06-24T03:11:14

This week we sit down with Pete Tyjas of Fly Culture Magazine, a fiercely independent magazine that is published quarterly that is 100 percent content with no commercials. Pete has guided for 16 y...

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105 Mike Verhoef, Fly Fitters, Steelhead, Bass, Trout and Muskie, Lake Huron from 2020-06-16T00:54:25

This week we sit down with "Maitland Mike", Mike Verhoef. He lives on the shores of Lake Huron and runs Fly fitters in Southwest Ontario. As a long time guide for Steelhead, Bass, Trout and Musk...

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104 Trxstle, Lidrig, The Fly Fishing Showcase from 2020-06-11T13:53:40

This week ahead of the Fly Fishing Showcase Saturday June13, 2020, we sit down with John Smigaj of Trxstle and Scott Wilday of Lidrig. We talk all things fly fishing, the Fly Fishing showcase and ...

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103 Richard Dixon, Outdoor Leisure Magazine, Charleston, South Carolina from 2020-06-05T13:12:30

This week we sit down with Richard Dixon of Charleston South Carolina. He started Outdoor Leisure Magazine which is a new Mag that focuses on all things outdoor living. Fly fishing, surfing, kaya...

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102 Dave Lisi, Kenai River, Cooper Landing Fishing Guide, Alaska from 2020-05-29T01:05:26

This week a conversation with Dave Lisi of Cooper Landing Fishing Guide, Cooper Landing Alaska. Former upstate New York guy made a giant leap of faith one day moving to Alaska to start guiding for...

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101 Fly Fishing Austin & Central Texas, Aaron Reed from 2020-05-22T02:43:15

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 s...

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100 Stay Fly Custom Flies, Rich Thomas, New Jersey from 2020-05-15T04:38:03

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 fin...

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99 Thrasher's Fly Fishing Guide, Susan Thrasher, Nashville Tennessee from 2020-05-08T03:29:05

This week we sit down with Susan Thrasher of Nashville, Tennessee. Susan runs Southern Brookies, she is a guide, author and instructor with Wulff School of Fly Fishing. Her new book is called Thr...

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98 Devan Sieben, Fly tyer, Edson Alberta from 2020-05-01T01:50:31

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 ...

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97 Fly Fishing showcase, the Online fly fishing expo from 2020-04-29T04:11:44

This week we take you to an original idea... an online fly fishing expo, the Fly fishing Showcase coming Saturday June 13, 2020. We sit down with John and Morgan from this virtual fly show that i...

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96 The Fly Crate, Nathaniel Treichler, Denver Colorado from 2020-04-25T15:35:17

This week we chat with Nathaniel Treichler of The Fly Crate. Nathaniel is passionate about fly fishing, he tells us how his monthly fly subscription company grew from his college dorm room in Penn...

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95 Elena Joy Thurston/ Kristen Kile, Phoenix Arizona from 2020-04-18T15:11:38

This week we feature two guests on the podcast, with two amazing stories. Elena Joy Thurston and Kristen Kile.
Elena Thurston is a fly fishing enthusiast and a LGBTQ conversion therapy survivo...

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94 Paul Wagner, Author/Podcaster, Wine Guru from 2020-04-09T16:38:24

This week we sit down with Paul Wagner of Napa, California. Paul is a wine marketing guru, podcaster, author and avid fly fisher. We talk all things wine, fly fishing, podcasting, The Sierras and...

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93 Brandon Bichrest, Maine Fly Guide, Poland, Maine from 2020-04-03T18:30:27

This week, we are joined by Brandon Bichrest from Western Maine. Brandon spends a lot of time guiding the waters of The Rangeley Region to the tidal waters of the Androscoggin River. Brookies, Br...

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92 Fly Fishing Rental Gear, Bigskyrent.com Big Sky Rentals, Kansas City Missouri from 2020-03-27T23:35:09

Ever consider renting outdoor gear? Might be a smart option. This week we talk to Bob Dudzinski and Jay Benjamin from Big Sky Rentals. Not every fly fisher has that perfect rod or equipment for ...

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91 Landon Mayer, Lake George Colorado, Father, Author, Guide from 2020-03-20T18:47:58

80% of the fish you will catch are within 20 feet or less. Mastering the short game this week with Landon Mayer. Landon has been at this game a long time, Father, Author, Guide and creator of man...

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90 Mark Roseboom, Guide/Owner Lone Butte Sporting Goods from 2020-03-14T13:56:44

This week we welcome Mark Roseboom, Guide/Owner Lone Butte Sporting Goods, Lone Butte BC. After many years of living in the Lower mainland of BC, Mark pursued his dream of opening a fly shop/hunti...

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89 Kim Tribe, Fly Fishing Wales from 2020-03-07T15:05:01

This week we head to South Wales and chat with Kim Tribe of Fly Fishing Wales. Kim spends plenty of time on the water as a professional guide and coach. He represented Wales at the World Fly Fish...

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88 Noel Fox, Hook and Vice, Whistler BC from 2020-03-02T13:43:06

This week we chat with Noel Fox of Hook and Vice. Noel spends a lot of time chasing fins with a fly rod all over North America and beyond. He talks to us about his fly fishing journey, building a...

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87 Captain Jason Rose, Newaygo Michigan, Jrose Outdoors from 2020-02-22T14:36:43

This week we sit down with guide Jason Rose of Newaygo Michigan. Jason runs Jrose Outdoors where he guides for Steelhead, Salmon and Walleye on Lake Michigan and the Muskegon River. We talk about...

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86 Dave Smith, Fly Fishing San Diego CA from 2020-02-13T13:55:39

This week we head to sunny Southern California to meet Dave Smith. Dave spends his time chasing fins in the San Diego area. Echo Fly Fishing Prostaff, Airflo USA ambassador, The Fly Stop Ambassad...

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85 Justin Lovell, Cape Breton Nova Scotia CB Fly Fishing from 2020-02-08T16:13:29

Former competitive power lifter turned fly fisher, this week we visit with Justin Lovell in Cape Breton Nova Scotia of CB Fly Fishing. We talk about how Justin came to discover fly fishing, where ...

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84 Stuart Purnell, Cape Town, South Africa from 2020-02-01T13:20:22

Grunter, Garrick, Kob and Tigerfish, this week we take you to Cape Town, South Africa. We chat with Stuart Purnell who is a local guide and works at Upstream Fly Fishing in Cape Town. We talk abo...

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83 Chris Ritter, Bethel, PA, crafter of wooden landing nets, Northkill Tackle from 2020-01-25T15:30:09

This week we sit down with Chris Ritter of Bethel, PA. Chris is an avid fly fisher, blogger, owner of Northkill Tackle and crafter of wooden landing nets. He tells us about his passion for chasin...

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82 Branden Snook, Fredericton,NB, New to Fly Fishing? from 2020-01-18T15:52:35

This week we chat with friend of the podcast Branden Snook of Fredericton, NB. If you are new to fly fishing this is perfect episode to start with. We talk to Branden about some of the challenge...

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81 Jeff Trigg, Smallmouth Fly Fishing, Missouri from 2020-01-11T16:20:13

This week we chat with Jeff Trigg of Central South Missouri. Jeff is passionate about fly fishing for smallmouth bass. He works with the 3 Creeks Outdoor Group, he is a certified casting instruc...

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80 The very best of 2019 from 2020-01-05T20:39:15

This week we take a look back at the best of 2019, out-takes, take aways and lessons learned. Grateful to our many guests we have sat down with and always excited to hear passionate people talk ...

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79 Beat J. Korner, Photographer/Diving cinematograher from 2019-12-29T03:00:26

This week we talk underwater photography and videography with Beat J. Korner of OK Falls BC. Beat has some amazing photographs of the Adams River Sockeye run and many beautiful pictures and footag...

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78 Mike L Raether, St. Regis Montana, Author, Freelance writer, Blogger from 2019-12-21T16:44:19

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 a...

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77 Due West Anglers, Andy Witt, Denver Colorado from 2019-12-14T15:35:11

A firm believer that fly fishing is just "applied science", Andy Witt this week of Due West Anglers Denver Co. A coalition of Rocky Mountain Anglers who believe in conservation through recreation....

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76 David Ammons, Author, Sermons in Stones, Tales of family, friends and fly fishing from 2019-12-07T16:23

This week we chat with David Ammons who lives in the Cache La Poudre Wilderness, Colorado. He has authored several books, his latest is called Sermons in Stones a book of short stories about his ...

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75 Mark Troilo, owner of Ty-Rite, Harbor Springs, Mi from 2019-12-01T00:46:40

This week we chat with the owner of TY-Rite, Mark Troilo of Harbor Springs Michigan. He tells us about the storied history of his company, his new found passion for fly fishing, and the many great...

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74 Semper Fly Rods, Tony Makris, Canal Winchester Ohio from 2019-11-23T14:51:12

This week Tony Makris of Semper Fly Rods. Veteran Owned out of Canal Winchester Ohio, Tony runs a rod company that hand crafts some beautiful fly rods, "The BronzeBack" "Ares",and "Enyo" series of...

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73 Colin Mottershead, Stillwater Fly Fishing from 2019-11-16T16:10:52

This week we sit down with an old friend... Colin Mottershead of Penticton, BC Canada. Colin has been fly fishing the still waters of British Columbia for over 35 years. One of the most effective...

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72 Greg McCrimmon, Denver Colorado from 2019-11-09T15:21:22

Today a conversation with Greg McCrimmon of Denver Co. #Nativewatersflyfishing, Greg is a back country guide with GEAR Colorado Fly Fishing. We talk about days on Colorado's productive waters in...

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71 Matt Guiguet, Columbia River Rainbows and Rugged Point Lodge from 2019-11-02T15:40:09

This week we sit down with Matt Guiguet from Genelle British Columbia. Matt runs a guiding service on the Columbia River mainly targeting its healthy population of Rainbow Trout. He and his wife ...

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70 Lesley Herron Allen, Memphis Tennessee from 2019-10-27T13:57:19

This week we visit with Lesley Herron Allen, avid fly fisher, fly tyer and kayaker. Lesley is a Fishing Manager with Orvis in Memphis Tennessee. We talk about her busy days in the shop, her ment...

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69 Nick Lyter Fly Fishing Thompsontown, PA from 2019-09-29T14:38:50

This week we are thrilled to welcome Nick Lyter to the podcast. Nick spends a lot of time fly fishing the trout streams of PA. Fly bum, veteran, former mayor and blog contributor for PA Wilds, Ni...

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68 Brian Wise , Fly Fishing the Ozarks from 2019-09-22T06:40:17

This week we sit down with Brian Wise from Gainesville Missouri. Brian is best known for Fly fishing the Ozarks. He is a guide, amazing fly tyer, vlogger, youtuber, photographer and videographer...

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67 Nick DelVecchio, Writing fly fishing articles from 2019-09-15T04:54:45

This week we have a return guest in Nick DelVecchio. Nick talks about his experience writing fly fishing articles for magazines and his many blogs which you can find on The Fly Crate.com and Wildw...

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66 Jesse Cornett, on song writing, bull riding and fly fishing from 2019-08-31T14:59:03

This week we sit down with singer/songwriter Jesse Cornett of Jesse Cornett and the Revolvers. He tells us how he came to discover fly fishing. How bull riding, song writing, making music and fly...

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65 Christian Bacasa, Dupeafish from 2019-08-24T15:10:42

This week an inspirational talk with Christian Bacasa co- founder of Dupeafish. Christian tell us how he came to discover fly fishing after being diagnosed with cancer. As a high level athlete, n...

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64 George Daniel, Fly Fishing Teacher, Author, Writer from 2019-08-18T01:19:22

This week we have an engaging chat with George Daniel, guide, author, writer and teacher out of Central PA. There are many passionate people within fly fishing circles but George has learned from ...

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63 Stephen Cunic, GHOSTech Strike Indicators from 2019-08-10T16:49:19

This week Stephen Cunic, creator of GHOSTech Strike Indicators. Stephen is based in Bethlehem, PA, he is an avid fly fisher, photographer and has come up with some cutting edge ideas to help you c...

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62 Nick Sliwkanich, Fly Fishing writer and Presenter from 2019-08-03T19:03:19

This week we sit down with Nick Sliwkanich of Northern Alberta. Nick is a teacher, fly fishing writer and presenter from the Athabasca area. When he is not working on articles or at the tying ben...

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61 Meat Market Flies, Streamers with Lukas Ferrenburg from 2019-07-28T16:33:18

Furburgers, Pig Stickers and Garbage Pail Kids, this week we chat all things streamer patterns with Lukas Ferrenburg of Meat Market Flies. Based out of Chico CA, these guys saw a need for quality ...

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60 Tim West, Breckenridge Outfitters, 2016 Orvis Shop of the year from 2019-07-20T15:52:07

This week we sit down with Tim West, owner of Breckenridge Outfitters, Breckenridge CO. 2016 Orvis Shop of the year, 2013 Orvis Outfitter of the year, this vibrant shop employs as many as 31 guid...

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59 Joshua Rempel Salmon Arm BC from 2019-07-14T06:06:23

This week we sit down with avid fly fisher Joshua Rempel. When Joshua is not fly fishing BC still waters he works at Westside Stores, a hunting, fishing, camping, outdoors store in Salmon Arm B...

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58 Scott Wilday, Lid Rig from 2019-07-06T16:38:34

This week we sit down with Scott Wilday of Denver. Scott has created a high quality stainless steel line nipper that is build by Veterans in Colorado. He tells us about the inspiration behind thi...

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57 Chris Stock, The Parkland Region Manitoba, Tiger Trout from 2019-06-30T14:58:02

This week we sit down with Chris Stock. Originally from Swan River Manitoba we talk about what makes The Parkland region so special. This area is known to produce very large Tiger Trout, Browns a...

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56 Phil Rowley, Stillwater Fly Fishing from 2019-06-23T13:41:49

This week we sit down with Stillwater specialist Phil Rowley from Edmonton Alberta. Fly tier, author and member of the gold medal winning team at the Canadian fly fishing championships, Phil has...

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55 Mike Canino, Author Simple Nymphing For Trout In Rivers & Streams from 2019-06-16T18:12:11

This week we sit down with Mike Canino from Upstate NY. Author of Simple Nymphing for Trout In Rivers & Streams. Mike's book is a wealth of information on nymphing. He shares his knowledge on r...

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54 Brick Cegelski, Cheyenne Wyoming from 2019-06-09T15:28:07

This week we sit down with Brick Cegelski, we talk all things Wyoming fly fishing, fishing a glass rod, reading a river and Brick's passion for chasing fins on the Platte River.

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53 Hufius Outdoor Marketplace, Jonas Laursen and Joe Davies from 2019-06-02T13:44:36

This week we sit down with Joe Davies and Jonas Laursen of Hufius. An outdoor marketplace where you can buy and sell all things outdoors. Avid fly fishers these guys have created an on line commu...

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52 Heroes Mending on the Fly Canada, Gervais Jeffrey from 2019-05-26T13:29:17

This week we speak with Gervais Jeffrey from Heroes Mending on the Fly Canada. An organization dedicated to the emotional rehabilitation of disabled active military service personnel and disabled ...

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51 Mike Ippolito, Alt Fly Fishing Magazine from 2019-05-21T05:11:18

This week we sit down with Mike Ippolito of Alt Fly Fishing, an online magazine dedicated to fly fishing. We talk about his recent move from Florida to Michigan and South Florida's many diverse...

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50 Chance Prestie, Fisheries Biologist and Guide from 2019-05-12T14:49:46

This Episode we sit down with Chance Prestie from La Ronge Saskatchewan Canada. Chance has a masters degree in fish ecology, is an avid fly tier and guides for Plummer's Arctic Lodges. We talk ab...

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49 Katie Burgert, Fish Untamed from 2019-05-05T14:12:30

This Episode we chat with Katie Burgert of Lakewood CO. Katie combines her passion for hiking and fly fishing with Fish Untamed.
Her blog and website discover all things back country and fly f...

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48 Jacob Smith, Learn to Fly Fish, Northeast PA from 2019-04-28T15:26:04

This week we sit down with Jacob Smith of Northeast PA. Jacob has a program designed to get youth and those new to fly fishing into our past time. After years of fly fishing the productive waters...

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47 Jimmy Watts Shuksan Rod Co. from 2019-04-21T14:08:16

We spend time this episode with Jimmy Watts. Maker of split cane fly rods Bellingham WA. Taking the craft of fly rod building to a simpler time and the slow but incredibly rewarding process of cr...

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46 Stone Reels, Vermont with George Rogers and Kurt Budliger from 2019-04-14T13:34:47

This week we have two great fly fishing friends that also happen to be business partners from Stone Reels out of Vermont. George Rogers and Kurt Budliger talk about their passion for fly fishing a...

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45 Colton Orbaker, Twig N Timber Outdoors, Western NY from 2019-04-07T14:37:19

This week we sat down with Colton Orbaker. Colton runs Twig N Timber Outdoors. He is a media creator, Photographer and Guide in Western NY. We chatted about chasing Browns, Brook Trout, Steelhea...

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44 Tom Ossoff, Erie PA, Artist, Fly Fisher from 2019-03-31T15:05:19

This week we sit down with Tom Ossoff. Tom fly fishes the many productive streams and tributaries near Erie Pennsylvania. He talks about the inspiration for his artwork, Steelhead Alley and his t...

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43 Dakota Mercer, Head Guide at Westcoast Fishing Adventures, Terrace BC from 2019-03-24T14:35:01

We caught up with Dakota Mercer of Westcoast Fishing Adventures based in Terrace BC. Dakota tells us about his time on the mighty Skeena and its monster fish. We talk Steelhead, Chinook, Coho, B...

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42 Casting for Recovery Dana Chambers WA from 2019-03-17T15:21:19

A conversation with Dana Chambers Co-Program Coordinator for Casting for Recovery Washington. They hold healing outdoor fly fishing retreats for women with breast cancer. The retreats are open to...

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41 Dana Harrison, Writer, Photographer from 2019-03-10T14:42:06

An engaging chat with Dana Harrison. Dana's articles appear on Fishwest out of Sandy Utah and in Fly Fusion Magazine. Known as kootenay_kid on Instagram, his photography and passion for fly fish...

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40 Fly Trekker, Philippe Jeanneau from 2019-03-03T14:46:41

A sit down with the owner of Fly Trekker Philippe Jeanneau. Manufacturers of rods, and fly fishing apparel. Phil's fly fishing journey and business story. A timely chat as Fly Trekker releases...

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39 Trevor Tatarczuk, Fly tying and Fishing The Cariboo from 2019-02-24T16:04:50

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...

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38 Montana Fishing Film Festival, Matt Devlin from 2019-02-18T00:19:39

A grass roots film festival that features guys and gals fishing in their own back yards. An interview with Matt Devlin of The Montana Fishing Film Festival. Featured cities, March through May 201...

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37 Taylor Culver, Kamloops BC from 2019-02-10T15:38:37

Interview with Taylor Culver based in Kamloops British Columbia. Topics include The BC Fly Fishing League, North American Loch-Style Fly Fishing Championships and successful fly patterns in the in...

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36 Trxstle, Morgan Misek and John Smigaj from 2019-02-03T14:39:07

A sit down with John and Morgan of Trxstle. Outdoor adventures and gear to get your there. Finding a common thread for Outdoor Enthusiasts. An exploration of how Trxstle came to be, the stories ...

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35 Montana Angling Co. Max Yzaguierre from 2019-01-27T16:14:08

An Interview with Montana Angling Company's Max Yzaguirre. Fly fishing Montana's famous rivers, The Yellowstone, Madison, Bighorn, Missouri and Paradise Valley Spring Creeks. Guiding in South Am...

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34 The Fly Crate Nathaniel Treichler from 2019-01-21T06:32:58

An Interview with Nathaniel Treichler of The Fly Crate, Monthly Fly Club. On line fly shop. Topics include realistic vs suggestive fly patterns and the thought process of fly selection.

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33 Wildwood Outfitters Nick DelVecchio, PA guide from 2019-01-19T18:12:56

an interview with Nick DelVecchio of Wildwood Outfitters, Franklin, PA
talks about guiding life, writing fly fishing articles and his passion for stream reclamation in Pennsylvania

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32 Brent Gill, Stalefish Podcast from 2019-01-18T01:39:54

Interview with Brent Gill of the Stalefish Podcast, on all things Stillwater fly fishing, Wait4it Films, Stillwaters FB page, The Douglas Lake Ranch, Custom Moby nets and Artwork. Brent has a non ...

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31 Reel Insects Grant Dixon from 2019-01-05T20:16:43

Interview with Reel Insects Grant Dixon. Commercial fly tying and creating realistic patterns for TV and film. Influences, creativity at the vise and finding original materials to draw inspiration.

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30 IF4 Film making Rio de Vida from 2018-12-30T04:58:38

The making of a fly fishing film, set in the remote waters of Patagonia chasing large Brown Trout. Featuring Hog Leg Fly Fishing's Ben Bortner, Skyler Moore and Aaron Snyder. A behind the scenes ...

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29 Best of... Out-Takes and Take-Aways from 2018-12-28T00:52:44

A look back at season 1 of The Flyfishing97 Podcast. Insight from guides and guests along with out-takes.

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28 Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC Adrian Clarke from 2018-12-18T22:58:04

interview with Adrian Clarke, Vice President of Science , Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC. Chat about rainbow trout strains, tendencies, research on improving recreational fisheries and removin...

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27 Todd Oishi Fly Fishing Canada part 2 from 2018-12-13T00:21:44

Part 2 of an interview with Todd Oishi, about competitive fly fishing, Team Canada, and improved success on the water.

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26 Todd Oishi Fly Fishing Canada part 1 from 2018-12-08T17:05:21

Interview with Todd Oishi, President of Fly Fishing Canada, on competitive fly fishing, The World Fly Fishing Championships, Commonwealth Fly Fishing Championships. Topics include fly selection, cu...

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25 Colton Schofield Henry's Fork Anglers from 2018-12-01T19:57:45

Colton Schofield of Henry's Fork Anglers, Island Park Idaho, on guiding, fly tying and artwork

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24 Stroud Water Research Center Dr. Scott Ensign from 2018-11-23T05:01:49

Conservation of Fresh water systems, conversation with Dr. Scott Ensign of Stroud Water Research Center, Avondale Pennsylvania

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23 Smart Angling Inc. Ivo Balinov part 2 from 2018-11-20T13:57:49

part2 of our conversation with Ivo Balinov of Smart Angling Inc.

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22 Smart Angling Inc. Ivo Balinov part 1 from 2018-11-17T18:59:29

Interview with Ivo Balinov, Smart Angling Inc. on competitive fly fishing, World Fly Fishing Championships, cutting edge patterns, techniques and equipment. Part one of two

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21 Ben Bortner Hog Leg Fly Fishing from 2018-10-19T05:12:54

Patagonia, Alaska, Louisiana interview with Ben Bortner of Hog Leg Flyfishing

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20 William Lawlor Fly Fishing Stillwaters from 2018-10-15T01:00:06

Flyfishing Stillwater with William Lawlor. Decades of flyfishing experience and a wealth of knowledge on Stillwater.

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19 Flylords Jared Zissu from 2018-09-30T04:14:50

Flylords... one of the best known fly fishing sites on social media today! Online magazine, Dream destinations, adventure consultation, apparel and marketing. An engaging interview with Flylords ...

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18 Taylor Barlow Mondo Fly Fishing from 2018-09-24T16:30:50

Less Ego... More Amigo, chat with Taylor Barlow co-founder of Mondo Flyfishing and guide at Teton Valley Lodge Idaho

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17 Jon Peoples Guide AVA Colorado from 2018-09-15T04:05:26

Jon Peoples fly fishing guide AVA Rafting Colorado. Talks about passion, fly fishing, guiding, tying and crazy fish stories

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16 Viking Eyewear Jack Calt from 2018-08-29T03:51:10

chat about all things polarized, fly fishing eyewear

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15 Joseph Davies Fly Fishing Passion from 2018-08-22T03:47:34

Interview with Joseph Davies, professional skier, flyfishing guide, ambassador for Mondo flyfishing, Ascent Flyfishing

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14 Flyguys.net Brandyn Dixon part 2 from 2018-08-18T03:23:48

Fly fishing, fly tying, stocking reports

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13 Flyguys.net Brandyn Dixon part 1 from 2018-08-17T03:42:12

Interview with Brandyn Dixon, Flyguys.net
flyfishing, flytying, creative fly tying,

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12 The Golden Gillie, Dave Burns from 2018-07-12T05:09:02

Interview with Dave Burns the "Golden Gillie"
Bull Trout, minnow patterns, and scenic trips in Golden area

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11 Rip Lips Musky Fly, Brian Bergeson from 2018-06-22T06:21:39

flyfishing as therapy, musky, fly tying, Renzetti, TFO, Rite Bobbin

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10 Stillwater Chat, Steve Hogg from 2018-06-17T20:27:46

interview with fly fishing guest Steve Hogg

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9 Forged Fly Fishing, Richard Wilby from 2018-06-09T04:16:18

podcast interview Richard Wilby Forged Fly fishing

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8 Deep Creek Outfitters, TNT, Nucast from 2018-06-02T03:24:37

Fly fishing interview with Terrence Tinucci, Pro Staff, Sales representative Deep Creek Outfitters

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7 John Kent, Roche Lake Resort from 2018-05-22T04:42:04

Interview with fly tying expert and Roche Lake Resort Manager John Kent

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6 Fortress Lake Wilderness Retreat, Granger Bertrand from 2018-05-01T05:26:41

conversation with Granger Bertrand of Fortress Lake Wilderness Retreat, flyfishing for monster brook trout in a mountain paradise

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5 Jordan Oelrich, Guide Interior Fly Fishing Co. from 2018-04-09T05:50:12

Conversation with guide Jordan Oelrich interior British Columbia fly fishing

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4 Brent Gill, Douglas Lake Ranch, Wait4it Films from 2018-04-06T04:53:23

Flyfishing podcast, trophy fly fishing, Douglas Lake Ranch, stillwaters, Wait4it Films

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3 Jon Alexander, Fly BC from 2018-04-05T00:18:41

interview with Jon Alexander from Fly BC,
all things Stillwater, chironomids and patterns

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2 Maxxon Outfitters' Steve Densley from 2018-04-03T02:42:57

Fly fishing, gear, fly tying, fish stories with Steve Densley of Maxxon Outfitters.

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Fly Fishing 97 Podcast
1 Brennan Lund Guide East Kootenay from 2018-03-29T13:24:48

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

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