Podcasts by So Fly Fishing

EP 156 Austin Campbell of Colorado from 2023-12-01T00:00

The So Fly Crew sit with angler and guide from Colorado, Austin Campbell. Austin got the bug for fishing in Kansas before moving to Colorado - that's when his fly fishing life really began.

EP 155 Billfish Talk with Peter Chaibongsai and Jeremy Higgs from 2023-11-15T00:00

The So Fly Crew sit with Peter Chaibongsai of the Billfish Foundation and Jeremy Higgs of the University of Southern Mississippi. Together, they deep dive into the elusive life of ocean billfish...

EP 154 The Marlin Fly Project, Hannah Trotter and Joe Gugino from 2023-11-01T00:00

The So Fly Crew sit with Hannah and Joe from Costa to talk about The Marlin Fly Project. This is a very cool undertaking to help researchers begin to learn more about striped marlin in Mag Bay. ...

EP 153 Brendan Toner and Classic Atlantic Salmon Flies from 2023-10-15T00:00

The So Fly Crew sit with Brendan Toner, angler and WICKED classic Atlantic salmon fly tier. Brendan talks about what he loves about tying these complex flies. He explains his passion, what goes ...

EP 152 Ontario: Mar Mac Lodge Pike, Walleye and More from 2023-10-01T00:00

The So Fly Crew sit with Demiesha Dennis of Brown Girl Outdoor World and Jaison King of Men On the Move Outdoor Club to talk about a recent trip they all took to Mar Mac Lodge in Northern Ontari...

EP 151 Bill Spicer of The New Fly Fisher from 2023-09-15T00:00

The So Fly Crew sit with Bill Spicer, host of the New Fly Fisher. The group chat about Bill's fishing life, growing up in Southern Ontario and fishing the waters in the area. They discuss how Bi...

EP 150 Celebrating Our 150th Episode, Oh Yeah! from 2023-09-04T19:29:35

The So Fly Crew get together to chat about 150 episodes in the bank. That's 150 times they got together to chat fly fishing with so many incredible people. We can't think YOU, the listeners enou...

EP 149 Ethan Law from Far Bank from 2023-08-15T00:00

The So Fly Crew sit with Ethan Law, Community Manager for Redington, Rio and Sage at Far Bank. Ethan is an accomplished angler originally from New York state, now on the west coast. Mitch and Al...

EP 148 David Brotzman of Very Good Fly Fishing from 2023-08-01T00:00

The So Fly Crew sit with David of Very Good Fly Fishing. David is a content creator, van living aficionado, and backwoods exploring cool fellow from Rochester, New York. He's relatively new to f...

EP 147 Nova Scotia: Atlantic Salmon on the Margaree River from 2023-07-15T00:00

The So Fly Crew sit and chat ON LOCATION with Kate and Scotty Sherin during a wonderful fishing trip to Nova Scotia. The group talk about the trip fishing for Atlantic Salmon on the Margaree Riv...

EP 146 Mitchell Roberts and Atlantic Salmon from 2023-07-01T00:00

The So Fly Crew sits with Mitchell Roberts of eastern Canada to discuss their fly fishing life, and the pursuit of Atlantic salmon. The group chat on location in the Margaree Valley, and cover e...

EP 145 Chris Wittman of Captains for Clean Water from 2023-06-15T00:00

The So Fly Crew sits with Capt. Chris Wittman of Captains for Clean Water. They discuss Chris's fly fishing life, and how the organization began, inspired by frustrations on how Florida's water ...

EP 144 ATVs at Elk Lake Wilderness Resort from 2023-06-01T00:00

The So Fly Crew get together for some beers and chats about a recent trip to Elk Lake Wilderness Resort, a place they have been many a times and enjoyed immensely. The crew road ATVs from Northe...

EP 143 Author Steve Raymond from 2023-05-15T00:00

The So Fly Crew sit with author and angler Steve Raymond. Steve has been fishing for many years, and writing just as long. And although he isn't able to fish in his older years, he still finds p...

EP 142 Fishing BC with Gill Steele from 2023-05-01T00:00

The So Fly Crew sits with Gill Steele to learn all about her fly fishing life in British Columbia. Gill is a passionate angler, and has been fishing the province for as long as she can remember....

EP 141 It’s Only Fishing with Author Joseph Jackson from 2023-04-15T00:00

The So Fly Crew sit with author and angler Joseph Jackson to talk about his new book, It's Only Fishing, and fly fishing in Alaska. They go over the fishing opportunities in this very wild place...

EP 140 Matt Shilling of Indifly from 2023-04-01T00:00

The So Fly Crew sits with Matt Shilling of Indifly. Matt Shilling is the Executive Director of Indifly, a nonprofit organization committed to serving Indigenous communities - stewards of 80% of ...

EP 139 Miami: Tarpon, Snook, Sunshine and Sand from 2023-03-15T00:00

The So Fly Crew sit down to have a good old fashioned trip-isode. Aldo and Mitch take Yilma and Aidas through their recent trip to Miami to fish Biscayne and the Everglades. The trip was full of...

EP 138 Real Fishing with Bob Izumi from 2023-03-01T00:00

The So Fly Crew sit with Canadian angler icon, Bob Izumi. Bob recalls all kinds of fantastic stories from over the 38 years filming his beloved fishing series, 'The Real Fishing Show'. They talk...

EP 137 Fly Fishing Houston with Robert McConnell from 2023-02-15T00:00

The So Fly Crew sit with angler and author Robert McConnell to talk about his most recent book, Fly Fishing Houston and Southeastern Texas. Rob takes Aldo and Mitch through the ins-and-outs of f...

EP 136 Fishing Bass on Freshwater Flats with Matt Martin from 2023-02-01T00:00

The So Fly Crew sits with local guide and buddy, Matt Martin of Smooth River Guiding Co. Matt and the gang chat about fishing on a freshwater 'flat' for bass. They take you through a day on the ...

EP 135 Jim McLennan, Author and Angler Extraordinaire from 2023-01-15T00:00

The So Fly Crew kick off 2023 with their first guest, Jim McLennan, author and angler. Jim is from Alberta and has spent many years writing for various fly fishing and outdoor publications. He's...

EP 134 2022 Year End Annual Live Holiday Bash from 2023-01-01T00:00

The So Fly Crew goes live on YouTube for their annual year end holiday bash. This show was recored LIVE, yes LIVE during the 2022 holiday break. The show is packed with segments, fishy talk, que...

EP 133 Sarah Penney and the Atlantic Parks Salmon Recovery Project from 2022-12-15T10:50:17

The So Fly Crew sit with Sarah Penney, the Resource Management Officer at Cape Breton Highlands National Park. The group discuss Sarah's love for the outdoors and her work being done to restore ...

EP 132 Amber Toner and Western New York from 2022-12-01T00:00

The So Fly Crew sits with Amber Toner from Calgary, Alberta. They discuss Amber's fishing life and chat all about her photography. The group also dive into a trip recap of a recent trip to New Y...

EP 131 Coup de Tête Hats and Fly Fishing Chats from 2022-11-15T00:00

The So Fly Crew sits with Ryan and Jay of Coup de Tête to talk about their fly fishing lives. The group cover a range of topics, from fly fishing right here at home, to fishing in Northern BC, a...

EP 130 Mario Guel of Taco Fly Co. from 2022-11-01T00:00

The So Fly Crew has Mario Guel of Taco Fly Co. on the show to talk about his fly fishing life, and fly fishing out in California. Mario calls in from his steelhead cabin, where he spends time in...

EP 129 British Columbia: Tales from the Beautiful West Coast from 2022-10-15T00:00

The So Fly Crew sit and discuss a recent trip to British Columbia. This was the first time Yilma and Aldo had ever been to the province. Tune in to hear stories from the water chasing trout in C...

EP 128 Angler, Illustrator and Designer KC Badger from 2022-10-01T00:00

The So Fly Crew minus Aldo sit with ex-professional BMX rider, now angler, illustrator and designer, KC Badger out of Portland, Oregon. The crew and KC talk about his fly fishing life, spending ...

EP 127 Montana: The Redington Rodeo with Kate and Scotty Sherin from 2022-09-15T00:00

The So Fly Crew sit with Kate and Scotty Sherin to discuss their recent trip to Montana with the Redington team. Kate and Scotty are two very fishy anglers from the east coast of Canada. Togethe...

EP 126 Derek Bird of Fly Fusion, Author ”Last Summer on the Sage” from 2022-09-01T00:00

The So Fly Crew sit with author Derek Bird to discuss his fly fishing life, and his recent book "Last Summer on the Sage". Derek is also known as the founding editor of Fly Fusion magazine, and ...

EP 125 Credit River Research with Andrew Howarth from 2022-08-15T00:00

The So Fly Crew sit and chat with Andrew Howarth. Andrew is doing is PhD and studying the Credit River brook trout as part of that. He's diving into the delicate and incredible ecosystem of the ...

EP 124 The So Fly Variety Hour: Midsummer Live Extravaganza, Bass, Camping&More from 2022-08-01T17:47:38

The So Fly Crew records live on YouTube - this variety hour was all about summer fun chasing warm water fish in and around Ontario. 

Come to the Midsummer Social August 11th in T...

EP 123 Dr. Ross Boucek of Bonefish&Tarpon Trust from 2022-07-15T00:00

The So Fly Crew sit and talk to Dr. Ross Boucek of the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust to discuss a Costa film and project, "A Pathway for Permit". Permit in the Florida Keys have been struggling, and D...

EP 122 The Hungry Trout in Upstate New York from 2022-07-01T00:00

The So Fly Crew sit with Brandon Seifert from The Hungry Trout outside Lake Placid, New York. Mitch, Aldo and Brandon discuss a fishy weekend chasing upstate trout on beautiful rivers. They also...

EP 121 Algoma: Pike and Brook Trout at Lodge 88 in North Ontario from 2022-06-15T00:00

The So Fly Crew record on location, minus Yilma and Mitch. Aldo, Aidas, Joel and Nick sit up at Lodge 88 and discuss a fantastic weekend chasing hungry northern fish. Lodge 88 is a train or fly-...

EP 120 Alvin Dedeaux and Fly Fishing Texas from 2022-06-01T00:00

The So Fly Crew sit with legendary Texas angler Alvin Dedeaux. Alvin is an incredible angler, a guide, and a content creator based of central Texas. He fishes freshwater and saltwater for specie...

EP 119 Mexico: Ascension Bay Lodge from 2022-05-15T00:00

The So Fly Crew sit with Kayla Lockhart to talk about a recent trip she and Aldo took to Ascension Bay Lodge in Mexico. It's been quite a while since the crew has sat with Kayla, and this time t...

EP 118 Affinity Fish at the Beaver River from 2022-05-01T13:29:02

The So Fly Crew sit together IN PERSON on location in the Beaver Valley. This episode was recorded out of a beautiful home (thanks Tom and Lisa) near the Beaver River. The crew talks with Matt a...

EP 117 Bahamas: Long Island from 2022-04-15T00:00

The So Fly Crew sit with Dan Favato and Roman Horak to discuss a trip they recently all took with FFI, Gil and Mark, down in the Bahamas. The crew went to Long Island, which is a beautiful, quie...

EP 116 The So Fly Variety Hour: Bass, Kayaks, and More from 2022-04-01T00:00

The So Fly Crew sit and enjoy an hour of variety! Topics include the upcoming fishing season, bass opener, kayaks, Belize, and a new competition - 'Catch That Fish On This Fly'. Tune in to hear ...

EP 115 Fishy Films with The Braker Brothers from 2022-03-15T12:41:30

The So Fly Crew sit with the Braker Brothers, a brother film-making duo originally from Maryland. They chat about their first film, "A Journey Upstream", and their latest film, "Phoenix", which ...

EP 114 Erica Nelson, Awkward Angler from 2022-03-01T00:00

The So Fly Crew sit and chat with Indigenous guide and angler Erica Nelson. Erica is based in Ute Territory currently known as Crested Butte, Colorado. She is the co-founder of REAL Consulting, ...

EP 113 A Perfect Drift with Jordan Pockett from 2022-02-15T00:00

The So Fly Crew sit and chat with guide and angler Jordan Pockett. Jordan runs A Perfect Drift Guide Company in Southern Ontario, and has spent years learning the waters he guides to offer his c...

EP 112 Our Favourite Flies&More from 2022-02-01T00:00

The So Fly Crew sit and chat about their FAV fishing flies of all time. The fly assessment is broken down into flies based on fish species - trout, bass, pike and then a wildcard pattern. Yilma ...

EP 111 Bahamas: Bonefish in Andros from 2022-01-15T00:00

The So Fly Crew, featuring now show regular Cpt. Matt Dodson, gather to discuss their recent trip chasing bonefish in the world-class destination of Andros in the Bahamas. This was a trip unlike...

EP 110 Nick Price Photography from 2022-01-01T00:00

The So Fly Crew sit with photographer and guide Nick Price. Nick is based out of Idaho, and spends his time split between guiding and shooting fly fishing adventures and travels around the globe...

EP 109 So Fly Holiday Party 2021 from 2021-12-16T12:30:12

The So Fly Crew go LIVE on YouTube for the annual holiday party. They chat about the last year fishing, speak with guests Demiesha from Brown Girl Outdoor World, Matt Dodson from Rockport, Texas...

EP 108 Back to Texas from 2021-12-01T00:00

The So Fly Crew chat about their recent trip back to Rockport, Texas to fish at Blue Lagoon Lodge. Mitch and Aldo are joined by photographer and friend, Joel Clifton, and friend Captain Joe, own...

EP 107 Rick Kustich, Steelhead and Musky from 2021-11-15T00:00

The So Fly Crew sits with Rick Kustich, legendary steelhead and musky angler. Rick is an author and guide, and has been fishing the great lakes and its tribs for decades. Rick talks to Mitch and...

EP 106 A Very Spooky So Fly from 2021-10-31T00:00

The So Fly Crew bring YOU the very first So Fly Halloween Special, complete with spooky listener submitted stories, a Halloween Fact or Fishy, and more. Grab some cider, light a pumpkin, and sit...

EP 105 Demiesha Dennis of Brown Girl Outdoor World from 2021-10-15T00:00

The So Fly Crew sit with the wonderful mind behind Brown Girl Outdoor World, a movement to inspire and welcome more women, and women of colour, into the world of fly fishing and the great outdoo...

EP 104 Southern Ontario Trout Season 2021 from 2021-10-01T15:35:47

The So Fly Crew sit together, just them, for the first time in a while. They discuss their 2021 trout fishing season in Southern Ontario, reminisce on some good times, and bid farewell to the 20...

EP 103 Jean-Marie Bousquet from Idaho from 2021-09-15T00:00

The So Fly Crew sits with Jean-Marie, otherwise known on Instagram as @thejeanbug. Jean is an angler from Idaho that spends her weekends fishing with her partner Dave, exploring in their bright ...

EP 102 Ontario: Brennan Harbour Resort from 2021-09-01T00:00

The So Fly Crew record on location at Brennan Harbour Resort, located on the banks of Lake Huron's North Shore. The crew featuring Nick (@salmographer on Instagram) discuss their weekend fly fis...

EP 101 Reel Talk with Tim Pantzlaff of SpeyCo from 2021-08-15T00:00

The So Fly Crew (minus Yilma) sit and chat with owner of SpeyCo Reels, Tim Pantzlaff. Tim makes beautiful classic click and pawl reels, and is an angler in Wisconsin. Tim takes the crew through ...

EP 100 So Fly Forever from 2021-08-01T00:00

The So Fly Crew sit and reminisce about the first 100 episodes. Yes, 100 episodes of So Fly have indeed been recorded. Gab joins Mitch and Yilma to chat about the first chapter of the podcast, a...

EP 99 Sault Ste. Marie with John Giuliani and Ray Blades from 2021-07-15T00:53:53

The So Fly Crew sits with guide John Giuliani and Managing Editor at Ontario Out of Doors, Ray Blades. The group discuss a recent fishing trip Aidas and Ray took to fish with John in the Soo, in...

EP 98 Scottie from Wild Fly Productions from 2021-07-01T00:00

The So Fly Crew sits with Scottie from Wild Fly. Wild Fly is a fly fishing content channel based out of North Carolina in the United States. Wild Fly has been making amazing fly fishing content ...

EP 98 Scottie from Wild Fly Productions from 2021-07-01T00:00

The So Fly Crew sits with Scottie from Wild Fly. Wild Fly is a fly fishing content channel based out of North Carolina in the United States. Wild Fly has been making amazing fly fishing content ...

EP 97 Ontario: Round Two of Esnagami Wilderness Lodge from 2021-06-15T00:00

The So Fly Crew hit the road and take the show up north - waaaaay up north to Esnagami Lodge in Northern Ontario. Almost exactly a year prior, the crew found themselves fishing the waters of Esn...

EP 96 Fly Tying and Southern Ontario with Mike Craparotta from 2021-06-01T00:00

The So Fly Crew sits with Mike Craparotta from Southern Ontario. Mike is a fantastic fly tier and angler, and spoke with the guys about his fly fishing life and his passion for crafting exceptio...

EP 95 Photography, Fly Fishing, and Fun with Aidas from 2021-05-15T00:00

The So Fly Crew sit and chat about the Credit, the fight to save the West Credit, and with friend and photographer Aidas! Aidas really is the newest member to So Fly, having fished and explored ...

EP 94 The Fight to Save the West Credit from 2021-05-01T00:00

The So Fly Crew puts out a special episode about the Credit River in Southern Ontario, and specifically, the fight to save the West branch from a proposed wastewater treatment plant. The crew sa...

EP 93 Chase White, Outdoor Photography and Leap Year from 2021-04-15T00:00

The So Fly Crew sit with outdoor photographer Chase White, based in Squamish, British Columbia. On Instagram you can find chase @anadromous which is the perfect name for him as a salt angler tur...

EP 92 Kip Vieth and Musky Fly Fishing from 2021-04-01T07:57:53

The So Fly Crew sits with author of The Orvis Guide to Muskies on the Fly, Kip Vieth. The group talk about Kip's fly fishing life in the mid-west, and his passion for chasing big, hungry musky o...

EP 91 Jessica Haydahl Richardson and 'Dropped in the Pacific' from 2021-03-15T00:00

The So Fly Crew sits with Jessica Haydahl Richardson - angler, photographer, and so much more. Jessica's film 'Dropped in the Pacific' was featured in the 2021 Fly Fishing Film Tour which debute...

BONUS: 2021 Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) Filmmaker Interviews from 2021-03-12T00:00

The So Fly Crew plus Nick from F3T sit down with the filmmakers from the 2021 festival. In this special, first ever BONUS episode, Mitch, Aldo and Nick talk about the 2021 films and the people b...

EP 90 Paul and Nick from the Fly Fishing Film Tour from 2021-03-01T00:00

The So Fly Crew sits with Paul and Nick from F3T. The group chats about the Fly Fishing Film Tour, what goes into pulling it off each year, the EPIC lineup for the 2021 tour, and more. Get your ...

EP 89 Gord Ellis from Ontario out of Doors from 2021-02-15T00:00

The So Fly Crew sits with Gord Ellis, Senior Editor from Ontario out of Doors. They discuss the many fishing opportunities in and around the Thunder Bay region, including the giant brook trout o...

EP 88 Greg French of Tasmania from 2021-02-01T00:00

The So Fly Crew sits with author and angler Greg French from Tasmania. Greg has authored a number of incredible books including 'Trout Water of Tasmania' - the bible to fishing trout in Tasmania...

EP 87 South Africa with Richard Wale from 2021-01-15T00:00

The So Fly Crew sits with Richard Wale of Cape Town, South Africa. The group talks about the fly fishing opportunities found in South Africa. From incredible salt water fly fishing, to technical...

EP 86 New Year, Live Show, Much Fun from 2021-01-01T00:00

The So Fly Crew broadcasts live on YouTube for their end of the year episode. They talk with a few guests who call in, reminisce about their 2020 fishing season, and talk about what's to come in...

EP 85 Mikey Metcalfe of Southern Ontario from 2020-12-15T00:00

The So Fly Crew sits with Mikey Metcalfe from Southern Ontario. They discuss Mikey's fly fishing life, the rivers of Southern Ontario, the fly fishing opportunities, and his guiding year during ...

EP 84 Monte Burke and Lords of the Fly from 2020-12-01T00:00

The So Fly Crew sits with Monte Burke, author of Lords of the Fly. Together, they discuss an incredible era of tarpon fly fishing in an area called Homosassa. Lords of the Fly pulls apart the ag...

EP 83 Tyler Dunsmore of Fly Water Guiding from 2020-11-15T00:00

The So Fly Crew sits with Tyler Dunsmore of Fly Water Guiding. Tyler is a fantastic guide from Southern Ontario who spends most of his time on the Grand River. Before that however, Tyler spent y...

EP 82 Eeland Stribling of Colorado from 2020-11-01T01:00

The So Fly Crew sits with the one and only Eeland Stribling from Colorado. Eeland is a fly angler, a wildlife biologist and a comedian. They speak with Eeland about his fly fishing life, and his...

EP 81 Fishing Kentucky with Kerry Premec from 2020-10-15T00:00

The So Fly Crew sits with Kerry Premec from Kentucky. Kerry takes the crew through fishing opportunities in Kentucky, and also discusses her fly fishing club the Northern Kentucky Fly Fishers. T...

EP 80 Birchland Cottages in Northern Ontario from 2020-10-01T00:00

The So Fly Crew chats about a recent trip to Northern Ontario to fish with Birchland Cottages. Located near Sault Ste. Marie, the fishing at Birchland is exceptional. You can chase pike, musky, ...

EP 79 Jen Ripple Of Dun Magazine from 2020-09-15T00:00

The So Fly Crew sits with Jen Ripple of Dun Magazine. Mitch, Aldo, and Jen talk about what it took to start Dun Magazine, Jen's foray into the fly fishing world, and representation in fly fishin...

EP 78 Exploring Nipigon With Matt and Nick from 2020-09-01T00:01

The So Fly Crew sits with two Ontario anglers Matt and Nick who talk about their trip to the vast, rugged landscape that is The Nipigon. They share tales of fierce waters, untouched wilderness, ...

EP 77 Chad Williams of the Bitterroot Valley from 2020-08-15T11:25

The So Fly Crew sits with Chad Williams of Total-Outfitters to talk about his fly fishing life, the Bitterroot Valley of Montana, and the history of the region. Chad discusses the fishing opport...

EP 76 Tom Rosenbauer of Orvis from 2020-08-01T00:00

The So Fly Crew sits with Tom Rosenbauer to talk about his fly fishing life, how he started at Orvis, and where it has taken him. Tom discusses his love for Carp fishing, how COVID has affected ...

EP 75 Susan Thrasher of Southern Brookies from 2020-07-15T09:45

The So Fly Crew sits with Susan Thrasher, author, angler and instructor, to talk about her new book, "Thrashers Fly Fishing Guide". Susan calls in from her home outside of Nashville, and takes t...

EP 74 Ontario: Esnagami Wilderness Lodge from 2020-07-01T00:01

The So Fly Crew sits in Cabin 2 up at Esnagami Wilderness Lodge in Northern Ontario. They discuss their trip to this beautiful region of their home province. Esnagami Lodge is the perfect destin...

EP 73 Photographer and Angler Joel Clifton from 2020-06-15T01:06

The So Fly Crew sits with friend, angler and photographer Joel Clifton. They talk about Joel's entry into fly fishing, and the wonderful times he's spent on the water so far. Joel also discusses...

EP 72 Striped Bass With Joe Gugino From Costa from 2020-05-31T00:00

The So Fly Crew sits with Joe Gugino from Costa and Why Knot Fishing. Joe takes the fellas through the ins-and-outs of fly fishing for striped bass – a coveted fish they're all eager to one day ...

EP 71 Eric From Esnagami Lodge from 2020-05-24T00:00

The So Fly Crew sits with Eric Lund from Esnagami Lodge in Northern Ontario. Eric takes the guys through his fly fishing history, and how he became a lodge owner in one of the countries most bea...

EP 70 Algonquin Park With Jeff Jackson from 2020-05-17T00:00

The So Fly Crew sits with Jeff Jackson, guide, paddler, professor and angler, about Algonquin Park. Jeff guides in Algonquin Park, and has come to know the ins-and-outs of fishing the lakes, str...

EP 69 Guiding in Montana With Matt Dodson from 2020-05-10T00:00

The So Fly Crew sits with angler and guide Matt Dodson. Matt is originally from Texas, but now resides in Montana. He splits his time between the two incredible fishing destinations to expertly ...

EP 68 Building Glass Rods With Chris Barclay from 2020-05-03T00:00

The So Fly Crew sits with Chris Barclay to talk about the fantastic glass rods he crafts and sells. Chris began building rods as a hobby, and it slowly built into a full-time occupation. His rod...

EP 67 Trout Opener With Joe from 2020-04-26T00:00

The So Fly Crew sits with the one-and-only Joe to talk about this year's trout opener, and openers of days gone by. Joe takes the fellas through a history of openers in Southern Ontario, sharing...

EP 66 #SaveTheSeason and Chums from 2020-04-19T00:00

The So Fly Crew sits with James from Chums to discuss the #SaveTheSeason initiative. During these tough times, the fly fishing industry has come together and created a fund to help guides affect...

EP 65 Sports To Sport Fishing With Stephen Brunt from 2020-04-12T00:00

The So Fly Crew sits with Stephen Brunt, sports writer and angler, to discuss his fly fishing life. Stephen finds himself fishing the east coast of Canada as well as in warm, salt flats in searc...

EP 64 Salmon Talk With Mark Kurlansky from 2020-04-05T00:00

The So Fly Crew sits with Mark Kurlansky, author of Salmon: A Fish, the Earth, and the History of Their Common Fate. Mark calls in from Manhattan where he is currently socially distancing himsel...

EP 63 Fly Fishing Texas With Aaron Reed from 2020-03-29T11:54

The So Fly Crew sits with Aaron Reed from Texas to discuss his book, "Fly Fishing Austin & Central Texas". Aaron grew up fishing in Rockport, catching Redfish on the fly. Now he finds himself on...

EP 62 Colin McKeown of The New Fly Fisher from 2020-03-22T12:18

The So Fly Crew sits with Colin McKeown of the New Fly Fisher. They chat about how Colin began fly fishing in the first place, and how he created one of the best, most well-known fly fishing sho...

EP 61 Tobago: Warmth and Salt and Fish and Fun from 2020-03-15T00:00

The So Fly Crew video chats about a recent trip taken to Tobago to fish Yilma's homeland. They discuss the wonderful fishing opportunities that exist in Tobago, and recount some of their favouri...

EP 60 The Passion of Larry Halyk from 2020-03-01T20:55

The So Fly Crew sits with Larry Halyk – fisheries biologist, Trout Unlimited Middle Grand Chapter President, and passionate fly angler. The four talk about Larry's fly fishing history, his caree...

EP 59 Winter Camping With Temagami Outfitting Co. from 2020-02-15T19:49

The So Fly Crew sits with Erik from Temagami Outfitting Co. They discuss their recent trip winter camping with Erik in the heart of Temagami. They also jump back to some past memories, and talk ...

EP 58 Gab's Farewell Show from 2020-02-01T13:05

The OG So Fly Crew sit together one last time. Okay maybe not the last time, but the last time for a while. Gab talks about his upcoming move to Quebec City to begin a new chapter with his wife ...

EP 57 Fly Magazines With Dr Joseph Ballarini from 2020-01-15T10:35

The So Fly Crew sits with Dr Joseph Ballarini, creator of Tail and Strung magazines. Joseph takes the guys through his fly fishing life, and what it takes to start not one, but two successful fl...

EP 56 New Year, Who Dis? from 2020-01-01T12:06

The So Fly Crew celebrates 2020 with an end-of-year podcast talking about the 2019 season. From trips to South Africa for Rainbows, to treks to Tulum for Bones, Jack and more, we had one heck-of...

EP 55 Fly Fishing With Dr. Ian Martin from 2019-12-15T09:48

The So Fly Crew sits with Dr. Ian Martin, master of insect ecology and very accomplished fly angler. The four talk about insect hatches in Southern Ontario and specifically on the Grand River. I...

EP 54 Fly Design Revisit With Chris from 2019-12-01T01:00

The So Fly Crew sits with Chris from Drift to talk about fly design, three years after they first came together on the show. They catch up on how Chris's fly tying has changed, and discuss indus...

EP 53 Texas: Redfish in Rockport from 2019-11-15T00:01

The So Fly Crew records on location in Rockport, Texas while on a trip to catch Redfish with master guides Matt Dodson and Captain Joe. The crew is joined by friend and angler Chloe Nostrant fro...

EP 52 Mexico: Travels in Tulum from 2019-11-01T10:17

The So Fly Crew sits to recap their journey to Tulum to fly fish the salt for Bonefish, Jack, Snook and Ladyfish. Aldo and Yilma regale Mitch with tales from their trip, and make him super, supe...

EP 51 Fly Fishing Freshman David Adams from 2019-10-14T23:39

The So Fly Crew sits with friend and angler David Adams. David is a newbie to fly fishing, but in his first year got to experience a ton. From catching Permit in the salt, to landing Atlantic Sa...

EP 50 Dan Bannister: A Well Traveled Angler from 2019-10-01T00:01

The So Fly Crew sits with Dan Bannister, an angler and photographer. Dan has spent his life traveling all over North America and beyond chasing fish. The guys talk travel, and a few select favou...

EP 49 Catch and Release With Mark Kingwell from 2019-09-15T14:02

The So Fly Crew sits with author, philosopher and angler Mark Kingwell. Mark joins the crew to discuss the ethics of fly fishing, reasons why fly fishing is alluring, and the details of his fly ...

EP 48 Aurora Trout and Elk Lake Wilderness Resort from 2019-09-02T01:14

The So Fly Crew records a live, uncut interview from Elk Lake Wilderness Resort in Elk Lake, Ontario. Rodger, one of the owners, sits with the crew as they discuss Aurora Trout, and another fant...

EP 47 Indiana: Triumph of the White River from 2019-08-15T00:00

The So Fly Crew heads to Indiana to fish the White River. Mitch and Aldo sit with Jason, owner of Two Forks Guide Service, and Derrick from FlyMasters in Indianapolis. The four discuss a man-mad...

EP 46 Les Stroud and Temagami Outfitting Co. from 2019-07-31T21:53

The So Fly Crew sits with Les Stroud, otherwise known as Survivorman. On location at Temagami Outfitting Company in Temagami, Ontario, Mitch, Yilma, Les and Erik Fenkell discuss the paddling hea...

EP 45 Mark Mattson of Swim Drink Fish from 2019-07-14T23:35

The So Fly Crew sits with Mark Mattson of Swim Drink Fish. Mark has been fighting to restore and protect Ontario's water for years. He's championed the act of taking matters into one's own hands...

EP 44 2019 Bass Opener Bonanza from 2019-07-01T10:33

The So Fly Crew records from Mitch's cottage as they celebrate a weekend of Bass fishing and good times. Ken, Mitch's dad and builder of the cottage, joins them as they reminisce about a fantast...

EP 43 April Vokey: Past, Present and Future from 2019-06-15T10:13

The So Fly Crew calls April Vokey from her home in British Colombia. Over the course of an hour they talk about her fly fishing life, podcasts as a platform for unfettered expression, and the ne...

EP 42 Fishing for Stories With Kayla Lockhart from 2019-05-31T07:12

The So Fly Crew sits with the one and only Kayla Lockhart from Portland, Oregon. Kayla is a truly exceptional angler who learned to fly fish in Minnesota, and has since gone on to catch fish acr...

EP 41 Mix and Swing ft. DJ Dopey from 2019-05-15T19:19

The So Fly Crew sits with avid angler and legendary DJ, John, otherwise known as DJ Dopey. They talk about John's passions for such seemingly different things and explore how these creative purs...

EP 40 Blessed the Rainbows Down in South Africa from 2019-04-29T22:17

The So Fly Crew sits and talks about a recent trip to South Africa. Mitch and Yilma had the chance to chase rising, wild Rainbow Trout on freestone mountain streams while on a trip to Cape Town....

EP 39 In the Shop: Filson Toronto from 2019-04-15T11:27

The So Fly Crew records live from Filson in Toronto with Trip Fontain and Alyx Parks. They discuss the upcoming season, drink some Forty Creek whiskey, and enjoy Yilma's new segment, Fact or Fis...

EP 38 In the Shop: Drift Outfitters from 2019-03-31T17:53

The So Fly Crew heads to Drift Outfitters in Toronto to record a show live in the shop. They sit with anglers coming in to stock up for the 2019 season, meet with the folks who run the store, an...

EP 37 Fly Talk With Keefer Pitfield from 2019-03-15T16:56

The So Fly Crew sits with Keefer Pitfield, competitive fly angler and all-around awesome fella. Keefer takes the crew through his fishing history, his favourite places to go, and some of his bes...

EP 36 Tim Cammisa of Trout&Feather from 2019-03-01T12:48

The So Fly Crew sits with Tim Cammisa of Trout & Feather. Tim’s published hundreds of tying tutorials, taking newbies and experts through the nuances of tying various patterns. As a teacher, Tim...

EP 35 Jared Zissu of Fly Lords from 2019-02-15T11:25

The So Fly Crew sits with the founder of Fly Lords, Jared Zissu. They talk, they laugh, and they dream about the future trips and fish yet to be caught. Jared takes them through the creation of ...

EP 34 James Bond: Master of Bamboo from 2019-02-01T17:16

The So Fly Crew sits with bamboo rod builder, Trout angler, and all around fly fishing master James Bond from Southern Ontario. James regales them with the history of the bamboo rod, and speaks ...

EP 33 All Things Fly With Colin Huff from 2019-01-15T12:13

The So Fly Crew sits with Colin Huff. Colin is an Ottawa based competitive fly angler and rep for Simms, Echo, Airflo, Ross, and Lamson. This was a show for the books.

Music: “Fa...

EP 32 2018 Year in Review from 2018-12-31T18:50

The So Fly Crew sits and talks about their 2018 fishing year. From the places they went, to the people they met, to the fish they caught, it was a year to remember. Happy New Year!

EP 31 Chloe Nostrant and Montana from 2018-12-15T11:24

The So Fly Crew chats about their recent trip to Montana. They talk about Cutties, Whitefish, Rainbows and the incredible Montana wilderness. Then they interview the very amazing Chloe Nostrant ...

EP 30 Simon Gawesworth from 2018-11-30T22:05

The So Fly Crew sits down with legendary angler Simon Gawesworth. They talk about Steelhead season, line design, Rio innovation, Simon's fly fishing history, and many other wonderfully, fishy th...

EP 29 Fred Campbell of Hooké from 2018-11-15T07:50

The So Fly Crew sits down with Fred Campbell of Hooké. Together they discuss the importance of conservation, inspiring others to care for our precious resources, and the future of our sport.

EP 28 Chatting With John Gierach from 2018-10-31T22:07

The So Fly Crew sits with author and legend John Gierach. They intently listen as John describes how fly fishing has changed over the years, and where it might be headed. Photograph (c) Michael ...

EP 27 Ray Blades from Ontario Out of Doors from 2018-10-14T23:15

The So Fly Crew sits with the legendary Ray Blades from Ontario Out of Doors to talk about Ray and his incredible fishing career. Together, they explore the nuances of fly fishing, how it's chan...

EP 26 Ian Troup and Competitive Fly Angling from 2018-10-01T00:03

The So Fly Crew sits with Ian Troup, competitive fly angler, guide, teacher and legend. Together, they learn the ins and outs of what it takes to be a great competition focused fisher.

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EP 25 In Search of Gold from 2018-09-14T21:41

The So Fly Crew sits down and talks about their recent trip to Temagami with Temagami Outfitting Co. Mitch, who didn't go, sits back and takes in all the stories from the trip.

M...

EP 24 Char Talk With Alex Ginther from 2018-09-01T09:35

The So Fly Crew sits with Alex Ginther from Plummer's Arctic Lodge to talk about Char, the northern wilderness, and his experiences guiding in such an incredible place. Gab does the news and yes...

EP 23 The Attawapiskat River from 2018-08-14T23:58

The So Fly Crew sits to chat about their trip to Pym Island on the Attawapiskat River with Hearst Air Service in Northern Ontario. It was a trip filled with big Pike, incredible wilderness and e...

EP 22 Elk Lake Wilderness Resort from 2018-07-31T21:42

The So Fly Crew records late at night up at Elk Lake Wilderness Resort on the Montreal River. They have some drinks, recount their epic adventure at an incredible place, and share a few late nig...

EP 21 Musky Mania With Olivia Michaud from 2018-06-30T20:00

The So Fly Crew sits with Olivia Michaud, Southern Ontario angler extraordinaire. Together they talk about her fly fishing adventures, and more specifically her dive into Musky on the fly. They ...

EP 20 Trippin' on Trout With Trip from 2018-05-31T16:54

The So Fly Crew sits with guide and Southwestern Ontario angler Trip Fontain. Together they explore the deeper definitions of fly fishing and what it means to be a passionate fly fishing angler....

EP 19 Jeff and Alyx of Calmwaters from 2018-05-01T00:47

The So Fly Crew sits with Father-Daughter duo Jeff and Alyx of Calmwaters fly fishing. They talk Southwestern Ontario fly fishing, guiding, and good times spent together on the water. Cold infli...

EP 18 The Art of Rod Building With Harry from 2018-04-01T00:02

The So Fly Crew spends an hour chatting with the very talented Harry from Bronte Creek Custom Rods in Burlington, Ontario. Harry dazzles the dudes with the ins and outs of rod artistry, and gets...

EP 17 On the Road With Aldo from 2018-02-28T19:29

The So Fly Crew sits down with Aldo, who regales them with tales from his journey across the United States in search of fish, food, and fun.

Music: “Favela Beat“ by Birocratic (w...

EP 16 An Evening With Bill from 2018-01-31T19:16

The So Fly Crew spends an evening with a legend. Bill, a master fly fisherman, shares stories from his experiences catching incredible fish on beautiful rivers.

Music: “Favela Be...

EP 15 Greg MacNeil, Tarpon Tamer from 2017-12-01T08:54

The So Fly Crew sat down with Greg MacNeil to talk about salt water fly fishing and more specifically, Tarpon. Greg shares some incredible stories from his fishing travels, covering catches like...

EP 14 Nuts for New Zealand from 2017-10-31T20:20

The So Fly Crew has special guest Josh on the show to talk about his trip to New Zealand – one of the few most treasured fly fishing destinations in the world. 

Music: “Favela Be...

EP 13 An Evening With Mike Bishop from 2017-09-30T20:29

The So Fly Crew spends an evening with Mike Bishop. They talk Australia, Steelhead, and Mike's incredibly unique flies. This episode was recorded out of The Hive in Toronto and at some points in...

EP 12 The Fish We've Lost from 2017-08-31T23:18

The So Fly Crew looks back on another Summer season, and all the fish they've lost. Gab does his Harry and the Hendersons impression, Mitch's cat makes background noise and Yilma nearly walks ou...

EP 11 Talkin' Trout With Nick Groves from 2017-08-04T18:50

The So Fly Crew chats with the one and only Nick Groves from Southern Ontario. Together, they talk hungry Trout, big streamers, and how the two come together. 

Music: “Favela Bea...

EP 10 Tales of Temagami from 2017-06-09T22:22

The So Fly Crew spent a long weekend in the heartland of Temagami, a wilderness region in Northern Ontario. On this episode, they talk with Erik from Temagami Outfitting Co. and learn all about ...

EP 9 Back In Action, Baby! from 2017-04-13T01:31

The So Fly Crew is back, baby! After a small break in between shows, the fellas are back and talkin' fishing. Upcoming plans are discussed, including future guests and what to expect this season...

EP 8 Another Morning With Joe from 2016-10-15T20:57

The So Fly Crew spent another morning with Joe to discuss fall Steelhead fishing. They talk about what to look for on the river, the gear you can buy, and why people go absolutely crazy over the...

EP 7 Fly Design With Chris from 2016-08-06T14:14

The So Fly Crew heads down to Drift Outfitters in Toronto to interview Chris, a truly fantastic fly designer. The guys learn about the elements of successful fly design, and what makes a fish wa...

EP 6 Fly Fishers VS Spin Fishers from 2016-07-26T21:57

The So Fly Crew talks about thier Bass opener weekend where they went head-to-head against a spin fishing team in a friendly tournament. Clips from a recording captured while at the cottage give...

EP 5 Bass Opener, Trout Fishing and Italy from 2016-05-31T22:44

The So Fly Crew sits down to talk about an upcoming Bass tournament, Trout fishing since the podcast with Joe, and fine wines. Yilma calls in from a vineyard in Italy, Gab tries his hand at an I...

EP 4 A Morning With Joe from 2016-04-23T18:52

The So Fly Crew spends a morning talking with a fly fishing legend, Joe Amaral. For 40 years Joe has fished the rivers of Southern Ontario, catching trout on patterns he's tied to mimic the loca...

EP 3 Drift Outfitters from 2016-03-12T11:46

The So Fly Crew interviews Rob from Drift Outfitters fly fishing shop in Toronto, Ontario. They learn about Rob's background, talk about the shop itself, and what can be expected in the near fut...

EP 2 Let's Do This from 2016-02-20T16:17

The guys talk about how to get into fly fishing. What to get, where to go, what to know, and the fish that got them into it, Bass. Yilma calls Mitch a Sasquatch, and Gab utters the phrase "spear...

EP 1 In The Beginning from 2016-02-09T10:08

Mitch, Yilma and Gab try and get their sea legs under them as they fumble with audio equipment and reminisce on last year's season.

Music: “Favela Beat“ by Birocratic (www.birocr...