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The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 145 The Great White SturgeonWe're back! Has it only been a year since our mysterious absence? The rumors have abounded that we were kidnapped by bottom trawlers or became a pickleball power couple, but truth is, we've just been busy with life...and a little fishing. While Lauren was working and holding down the fort, Justin used the respite to search for an Oregon dinosaur. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-04-3020 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastCooper & John & The Fly Fishing Film TourWelcome to the big show! Host, Lauren Karnopp sits with the Fly Fishing Film Tour crew, Cooper Nash and John Zynda, at the historical Wilma Theatre. The three discuss life on the road, fishing adventures, why you shouldn't put out a campfire with diesel, and the inspirational films that will most likely hit a theatre near you. Grab your popcorn, sit back, relax and enjoy the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-03-1521 min
Working Class FishingInterview with Justin Karnopp (The February Room, CD Fishing USA)In this episode we had the fortunate privilege to sit down with Guide, Media Producer and owner of CD Fishing Justin Karnopp. Justin and his wife Lauren both have or currently work in media productions for a multitude of different TV shows. They also host the February Room podcast, a podcast dedicated to fly fishing and fly fishing culture. In addition to all of the other hats Justin wears, he also is a guide in Montana, Justin cut his teeth guiding the Deschutes in Oregon, and now enjoys his one off trips with clients in Montana. If you would like...
2022-09-121h 04
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 100 The Karnopps & The Scoop on Outdoor TelevisionThe Hollywood A-listers declined, so for our 100th episode, we looked across the studio and began reminiscing on the glory days of our respective careers in outdoor television. Lauren's duties included midnight dungeon logging, while Justin strapped a device resembling a medieval torture device to his chest in the name of crystal-clear audio. We saw plenty of the good, bad, and ugly in our years as editors/producers, but worked with plenty of talented people that have remained lifelong friends...wouldn't change a thing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-04-1934 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastTim Landwehr & Tight Lines Fly Fishing Co Turns 21Tim Landwehr describes fly fishing as "a lifelong sport with an incredible community". Through his 21 years as owner of Tight Lines Fly Fishing CO in De Pere, Wisconsin, Tim has learned many facets of this endless pursuit and weathered storms alongside his loyal clientele with whom he has shared his home waters and hosted many adventures in the Amazonian jungle. After 21 years in the industry, Tim is finally of age and ready to party-Cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-03-0853 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 94 Alex Dietz & The Record WhitefishTo some, the Mountain Whitefish may fall shy as a coveted individual species to hold in the annals of fishing record books but consider the number of whitefish that have been caught by fly anglers and this title resides in rarified air. On December 19th, 2021, Alex Dietz of Bend, Oregon, was fishing on the Deschutes River when he hooked a 5-pound, 12-ounce, 24-inch long mountain whitefish with a 14-inch girth that broke the state record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-03-0133 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastKynsLee Scott & The Steward of all Things FishyNever underestimate the person rowing your boat. In the case of Kynslee Scott, this idiom rings particularly true. This 6th generation-Montanan has more on her plate than an ultra-marathon competitor at the Golden Corral. In addition to her hard-earned position as one of Western Montana’s most sought-after fishing guides, Kynslee works for two Montana-based water resource groups and co-founded the Guide Relief Program in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-02-2253 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastMichael Reid & The PaintingWe take a detour from our fishing story-centric format and invite Michael Reid back on the podcast (Episode 48) to discuss his new book, "The Painting". Michael's book chronicles the life of Roberto Ramos, a fisherman, athlete, and art aficionado who sought freedom from Cuba and the oppression of the Castro regime in the late 20th century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-02-1550 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastTom Rowland & Pushups for Clean WaterDrop and give me 10,000! That’s exactly what our guest, Tom Rowland, is asking us to do. Tom’s 10,000 Pushup Challenge exists to raise awareness of the water issues plaguing Florida and the Everglades. While we had the ear of the host of the Saltwater Experience, we gathered some insight on snook fishing, distance casting, and how to handle a thirteen foot hammerhead shark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-02-081h 00
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastJess Tuchscherer & The Pilgrimage to Pyramid LakeWhere does a high school teacher from Jackson Hole go to spend spring break? Cancun? Havasu? Palm Springs? Not Jess Tuchscherer, he layers up, sleeps in the truck, and casts all day hoping to tie into a legendary Lahontan cutthroat in Nevada's Pyramid Lake. This bonafide trout bum and whitetwater guide has been a fishing buddy for many years-he's one of those guys that will share his tent and warm Labrador with you when you under-packed for a river trip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-02-0143 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastStu Neville & The Fish of 10,000 CastsIn a region near-and-dear to our hearts, sits a fly shop and guide service. Here, memories are made for anglers the world-over. The Hayward Fly Fishing Company has been at the forefront of techniques and tackle for pursuit of the ultimate freshwater gamefish, musky, since 2004. Longtime guide and new proprietor, Stu Neville, shares some of his most memorable musky moments and reveals his affinity for another resident widely considered to be the hardest-fighting freshwater quarry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-01-251h 21
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastTim Linehan & The Mighty Kootenai RiverFed by innumerous tributaries from the surrounding Cabinet, Flathead, Rocky and Selkirk mountains, the mighty Kootenai River bores its way through mountainous terrain in Northwest Montana. For nearly 30 years, Tim and Joanne Linehan have been exploring this massive watershed and providing premium fly fishing and hunting excursions to their clientele. This country teems with adventure and Tim shares some memorable experiences as one of Montana’s most renowned guide/outfitters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-01-1943 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastMatt Nonnenmann & An Evening in an OuthouseIn this version of the classic, holiday movie, "Home Alone", our protagonist is forgotten at a remote Canadian Lake, sleeps in an outhouse, and manages to survive on fish. They say that "attitude is the difference between ordeal and adventure", and for Matt Nonnenmann, coping with adversity was just part of the adventure on his childhood excursions to the Great White North. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-01-1135 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastMark Wackler & Guide Save The KingsOn May 17, 1985, Les Anderson of Soldotna, AK landed a 97-pound king salmon from the Kenai River, cementing the all-tackle world record. At the time, it came as no surprise that this prolific fishery produced such a behemoth. However, returns of king salmon have been on the decline for many years, causing guides and anglers to rethink their approach. Mark Wackler of AK Fishology has been at the forefront of king salmon conservation and was one of the first guides to embrace a catch-and-release ethos for king salmon on his home river. Learn more about your...
2022-01-0445 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastRachel Andras & Fishing For HealthRachel Andras has spent the better part of two decades in various facets of the fly fishing industry. Andras’ skills with a fly rod notwithstanding, this FFF certified casting instructor’s greatest impact on the sport has come via her infectious personality. Rachel has touched many lives through guiding, international outfitting, and life coaching. Her business, Andras Wellness, helps others create lasting healthy habits and empowers them to become a dominant force in their lives. She also has a flat named after her in French Polynesia, and we can’t wait to hear this story! Learn...
2021-12-2135 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastBill Pfeiffer & The Day The Madison DroppedDecember 1, 2021 was a most unusual day. Throughout Montana, record high temperatures were eclipsed by double-digits and the state’s most-storied trout fishery, the Madison River, slowed to a trickle. So, just what the hell happened at Hebgen Dam? Billy Pfeiffer, TU Montana’s Outreach Coordinator, was at ground zero “The Day the Madison Nearly Dried.” Pfeiffer gets down to the brass tacks regarding the dam malfunction and the ensuing community effort to save stranded fish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-12-1458 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastScott Nechay & The Guide, Chef, & StorytellerBehemoth browns rarely dole out second chances but in a rare display of recurrence, guide Scott Nechay fed a mammoth fish in the exact same spot on four consecutive days. On another less- awesome occasion, a hothead client, in a fit of fly fishing-induced rage, smashed Scott's high modulus rod and was sent packing. One thing about guiding-its always interesting, and Chef Nechay makes his days all the more so by preparing first class meals for his guests on rivers across Montana and Wyoming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-12-0737 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastScott Crosby & The Art of Flies & LuresSteelhead anglers tend to be obsessive. Case in point, Oregon fisherman, Scott Crosby. Scott has been a student of fly design since he first moved to the south coast's hallowed rivers over 15 years ago. Crosby's search for the right composition and proportion of materials is an endless one. He shares some valuable insight, including a game-changing twist on one of the most popular winter steelhead fly patterns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-11-3030 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastNordquist Brothers & The Train Crash & The Broken BoneThe family that plays together stays together. Just ask the The Nordquists. Three generations of this fishy outfit congregate annually on rivers and streams to reconnect and after 20-plus years, the Nordquists have collected a treasure chest of memories, good and well…? Erick and John Nordquist are the clan safe keepers and open up the vault to our host, recalling broken legs, rattlesnakes, and that time a train fell into the river. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-11-2352 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastMiree Lee & The Work-Life BalanceAs owner of a consulting firm and the mother of a 4-year old, life comes at Miree Lee from all angles. She deflects these stressors by retreating to the river or flat, often by herself, and immersing her entire being in the fly fishing experience. This Florida angler has traveled extensively throughout her 40-year obsession, competing in multiple tarpon tournaments, and plucking monstrous bonefish from the finicky waters of the Pacific. It all began on forays with her late father who taught her to find respite from the hectic world of deadlines and disruptions via the rod and reel.
2021-11-1639 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastMark Hieronymus & The Salmon ForestThe nation’s largest national forest, Alaska’s Tongass is an ecological wonderland fed by nutrients from the Pacific. The transporters for this bounty of forest fertilizer are the annual runs of nearly 50 million salmon which spawn in the region, earning the Tongass the affectionate nickname, “The Salmon Forest”. In order to fully understand the relationship between fish and forest, accurate data on the 17,000 miles of streams is necessary. Enter Mark Hieronymus, Trout Unlimited’s Community Science Coordinator and longtime Alaska guide, who has devoted much of his time and effort to observing and documenting these runs of anadromous fish.
2021-11-0953 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastJon Morris & The Fly Fishing HustlerA $49 fly rod combo opened the door to a whole new world for Texas bass angler, Jon Morris. Upon return from active duty, Morris was somewhat adrift, and stumbled upon fly fishing at this pivotal point in his life. Within a year, Jon would be consumed by the sport, tying flies commercially, attaining his guide license, launching a fishing podcast, and pursuing the state gar on-the-fly record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-11-0248 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastTim Quinton & Life On the High SeasYou never know who is going to end up in your guide boat? When we had the pleasure of fishing with Tim Quinton, we invited him to join us on the podcast. To say Quinton has led a rather adventurous life would be a monumental understatement. A former “Coastie”, Tim was aboard several vessels featured on “Deadliest Catch” while stationed in the salmon fishing hub of Kodiak, Alaska. He’s sailed with the US Navy on missions to the Middle East and worked in the Pentagon. As it turns out, we had crossed paths before while he was working as a guide...
2021-10-1942 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastVince Bryan & WhooshhThere are an estimated 84,000 dams across the country that serve a variety of purposes, from hydropower to flood control. Dams also serve as barriers to passage for native fish species, while creating habitat for illegally introduced and invasive fish. Our indigenous fish populations need our help. Enter Whooshh Innovations, a Seattle-based company with a high-tech solution to the fish passage problem. From the folks that brought us the “Salmon Cannon”, Vince Bryan, CEO, introduces the “Whooshh Passage Portal.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-10-1252 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastRyan King & The Misunderstood GarCurious about gar? We were, so we tapped one of the leading authorities on this prehistoric apex predator. Aggressively hunted by bow fishers and mistreated by some anglers, the gar can’t seem to get any respect, but Dr. Ryan King serves as an advocate for this misunderstood group of species. A Professor of Biology and Director of Aquatic Ecology at Baylor University, King’s career path began following his first fly fishing experience on Oregon’s Deschutes River. King holds the Texas catch and release flyrod records for longnose (59", length only) and alligator (40.7 lbs) gars. Learn m...
2021-10-051h 03
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 74 Chris Hanson & The Day I DisrememberedWho hasn’t left a fly box in a buddy’s boat or forgotten where we stashed our sink tips? But what if you spontaneously forgot where, and with whom, you were just fishing? Chris Hanson experienced such an event, clinically known as ‘transient global amnesia’. A passionate fly angler, Hanson shares his bizarre experience and the aftermath, which inspired him to produce the acclaimed documentary, “The Day I Disremembered”.
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2021-09-2845 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 73 Will Blair and Adventures in Untamed RussiaIf your dream of fishing for rainbows in Russia has taken you down a Google-rabbit hole, you’ve likely encountered the name, “Will Blair”. Blair is an American pioneer of Kamchatka trout fishing, operating remote outfitting businesses in Russia since the 1990’s. If explorations of uncharted trout streams via Russian military helicopters weren’t enough, Will’s penchant for fly fishing solitude has led him to the remote reaches of the Bahamian islands with his latest venture.
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2021-09-2155 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 72 Chris Taylor & Exploring Your Own BackyardAdventure is all around us. Just ask Chris Taylor. Once Taylor decided to really explore the waters surrounding his hometown, he discovered a treasure trove of flyfishing opportunities right under his nose; carp, pike, shad, goliath trout, to name a few. Colorado Springs offers up all the menu options this fly fishing version of a localvore can chew. Chris inspires us to take a closer look at the back forty and shares the most memorable experiences drawn from exploring his home waters, like the time he knocked a very surprised animal out of the air with a streamer pattern.
2021-09-1442 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 71 Josh Mills & The Stewards of SteelheadSteelhead returns in the Columbia Basin are the lowest ever recorded resulting in unprecedented fishing closures on some of the most hallowed waters in fly fishing. The fate of a bellwether species of incalculable cultural, financial, and environmental importance hangs in the balance. Now more than ever, these fish need advocates, like Josh Mills. As a Board Member of the Wild Steelhead Coalition and Development Coordinator for Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, Josh is deeply engaged in the fight to save these enigmatic fish. After all, steelhead are responsible for cherished memories with his mega-fishy dad. Mills dives deep into...
2021-09-0752 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 70 Rick Nyles and the Arboreal Brown TroutPennsylvania makes the short list of the country's best fishing states. From legendary trout streams like the Delaware, Letort Run, and Spring Creek, to fabled smallmouth fisheries such as the Susquehanna, PA offers something for everyone. For a full-frontal assessment of angling opportunities in the Keystone State, we tap into the experience and expertise of Rick Nyles, owner of Skyblue Outfitters. Since 1999, Rick and his staff of elite guides have provided services across the state...so you can bet your bippy he has some fishing stories to share.
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2021-08-3135 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 69 Derek Young & The Soiled Station WagonWhat is a V Lam and a Shoal Cut? We've always wondered what these terms actually mean in association with our favorite oars and Derek Young is the guy to ask. As Northern US Territory Manager for Sawyer Oars, Derek answers these questions and shares his many years of experience working with this Oregon-based oar and paddle manufacturing company. A lifelong river enthusiast, Derek relates the time that the Young family arrived at the takeout to discover a mystery couple walking the banks naked, but that wasn't the biggest surprise...
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2021-08-2449 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 68 Don Rogers & Fly: Angling x ArtYou can't swing a dead cat in the Murray Bar in Livingston, Montana without hitting a fly fishing guide or an artist. The odds of even taking out two proverbial birds with one feline are pretty good, as many local ghillies row by day and paint by night. Don Rogers, a former "knot-untangler" himself, saw the obvious need for a retail venue featuring unique wares created by local craftsmen and opened up a pop-up shop in downtown Livingston. On the heels of a drought-stricken fishing season in Montana, Don relates a trip to the Yucatan with an unbelievable outcome.
2021-08-1749 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 67 Ed Anderson & The Madness of Fly FishingOn a seemingly doomed trip to the Yucatan, Ed Anderson experienced his own version of "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles", culminating in a sudden storm that capsized the panga fleet. The past couple of years in this country have been a similar dumpster fire, inspiring this McCall, Idaho-based contemporary fine artist to create his own version of "Americanism". There is nary a dull moment in the life of a mountain trout guide and avid saltwater fly angler, and Ed shares many of his adventures/mis-adventures from behind the oars and atop the poling platform.
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2021-08-0346 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 66 Casey Hackathorn & The Clark Fork ConundrumThe Upper Clark Fork watershed has been on the receiving end of mining activities in Butte for a generation and a huge effort has been underway to return this river to the pristine trout stream that it once was, and could be again. Casey Hackathorn is the Upper Clark Fork Program Manager for Trout Unlimited, and he and many others are dedicated to the restoration of coldwater habitat within one of the country’s largest Superfund sites.
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2021-07-2738 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 65 Max Kelsey & The Bemidji MakerWith his world spinning out of control, Max Kelsey channeled his emotions into a fly box he dubbed, "The Box of Pain". The flies, created during his darkest days of separation and alcohol use, were born of loneliness, depression, and despair, but blossomed into a feathery collection of hope. These flies helped Max to "Be the Bug" and this mantra became his rallying cry in the march towards a better life. Through fly fishing and fatherhood, Max, a craftsman and bluegill fanatic from Bemidji, MN, now embraces a sober lifestyle and bravely shares his arduous journey.
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2021-07-2045 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 64 Tom Johanson & The Southern Bluefin TunaLearning to cast cack-handed is pretty easy, you simply start out that way. Just ask Tom Johanson. This Kiwi adventure-angler suffered a shoulder injury prior to his initial introduction to river fly fishing and did what any teenage "fisho" would do, learned to throw southpaw. Now many years removed from that pitfall, Tom is all healed up and hard at it, designing, testing, and re-testing gear for the family business, Composite Developments. Tom spits some serious local knowledge on the endless fishing opportunities available in his homeland, the genesis of a rod brand that revolutionized fishing travel, and the...
2021-07-1345 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 63 Jesse Colten & The XflatsThe dream of many fly fishing guides, hell, of, is to winter in the Caribbean and summer in Rockies. Vail, Colorado-based guide, Jesse Colten, came to the village of Xcalak, Mexico for the permit fishing, but stayed for the hospitality. Jesse now the owner of The Xflats, a lodge and guide service specializing in flats fishing adventures.
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2021-07-0648 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 62 Damien Nurre & The Breakfast Grand SlamIn terms of allure, steelhead and permit rank atop the list for many of the most hopelessly-addicted fishing bums; these two species have ruined many a promising career. The trick is, to mold a job and lifestyle around the pursuit, and Damien Nurre has excelled at this! Following a long stint as a guide/outfitter on Oregon's legendary Deschutes, Nurre's foray into the realm of saltwater fly fishing got off to an auspicious start, when he landed a two permit-Grand Slam before lunch. Now firmly rooted as the manager of the legendary Blue Horizon Lodge, Damien has set his...
2021-06-2944 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 61 John Maclean & Home WatersWestern Montana is steeped in fly fishing history and at the epicenter lies the Maclean family, of “A River Runs Through It Fame”. John Maclean, son of Norman, is an accomplished author in his own right and relates the inspiration for this latest book. What began as a recount of a tangle with a monumental rainbow trout morphed into a book, and “Home Waters” was born. John shares his own insight into a childhood spent at a cherished family cabin and the Blackfoot River that is forever linked to his family’s history.
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2021-06-1559 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 60 Jason Shreder & Adventures in WhitewaterWhat would you do if you went in above your waders on a swift creek? How about if someone fell out of your boat in the tailout above a Class IV rapid? What is a Class IV rapid? We ask all of these questions of Jason Shreder, owner of Missoula-based whitewater business, Zootown Surfers. Shreder has boated many of the country's more dangerous and exciting rivers, and traveled the globe seeking watery adventure. Jason also happens to be a fly angler who "flogged" his way into 24 steelhead on a trip to Alaska!
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2021-06-0849 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 59 Brad Staples & The Four Decade OdysseySteelhead guide and international booking agent, Brad Staples, shares his global adventures and perspective on guiding over his four decade-career in the fishing industry. When not operating his jet boat guide service on the Lower Deschutes during the summer steelhead season, Brad spends his "off-season" hosting expeditions for peacock bass in the Amazon jungle, golden dorado in Argentina, GT's/bonefish in Christmas Island, and tarpon in the Yucatan as a booking agent for Fishing with Larry. Talk about a wealth of knowledge!
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2021-06-0154 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 58 Karlie Roland & The Permit Trip of a LifetimeKarlie Roland landed FOUR of the notoriously difficult "Black-Tailed Devils", aka permit, on a recent trip to the Yucatan. Prior to that, on a foray to Christmas Island, her return flight never showed, extending the fishing adventure a full week and resulting in her first GT. Karlie makes her living on the very stream where she first learned to fly fish, and maybe the Fish Gods respect that? She has certainly swung the pendulum in her favor by paying her dues in the fly fishing industry, working in several fly shops en route to becoming the first female guide...
2021-05-2535 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 57 Rachel Schmidt & The Twelve TattoosYou've seen them on dashboards, visors, in boat trays and shadow boxes...those significant flies responsible for an angler's most memorable fish. But a torso? That's how Rachel Schmidt rolls, with 12 fly patterns (and counting) tattooed on her back. That's just the kind of mentality you like to see in a champion for public lands and waters. Rachel has held many positions in the outdoor industry and as BHA's Director of Innovative Alliances, she continues to work for the values that her Grandfather bestowed on her in the Montana backcountry.
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2021-05-1839 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 56 Sam Lungren & The Musings of MeatEater's Fishing EditorMeateater Fishing Editor, Sam Lungren, was reared in the watery wonderland of Puget Sound. A childhood spent pursuing salmon, steelhead, and ling cod blossomed into a lifestyle centered around the outdoors and a career in outdoor media. Now a Montana resident, Sam still has salt in his veins and shares some of his recent adventures pursuing bonefish, tarpon, and those pesky permit in Belize. As an outdoor journalist, Sam has intimate knowledge of many issues concerning sportsmen, including the latest proposal to remove the dams on Idaho's Snake River before runs of native anadromous fish disappear.
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2021-05-1155 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 55 Peg Miskin and Cast One for HopeAs the only female angler at a legendary permit lodge in the Yucatan, Peg Miskin showed the fellas "how it was done" by landing not one, but two, permit on her first attempt at this notoriously difficult species. Perhaps her instant success was simply a matter of karma? If anyone has built up a reservoir of positive energy, its Peg. As the Event Manager of Cast One for Hope, Miskin devotes her time to organizing the flagship fundraising event for Casting for Recovery. CFR's mission is to enhance the lives of women with breast cancer by connecting them to...
2021-05-0450 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 54 Jason Lieverst & Master NymphBrady, Jordan, Woods...Lieverst? While the latter may not have a shoe deal, in the world of competitive fly fishing, Jason Lieverst has reached the apex of his game, serving as captain of two international teams during his prestigious career. Jason shares insight into the realm of "Czech" nymphing (which, we'll find out, may have originated in a different European nation.) As the co-proprietor of Master Nymph (rods), Nymphmaster (fly tying materials) and Master Nymph Academy, Lieverst is dedicated to fine-tuning the art of Euro-nymphing and sharing his deep knowledge with fellow anglers.
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2021-04-2746 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 53 Jake Chutz & Montana Fly CompanyTucked away in a sleepy town near Glacier National Park is one of the industry's leading distributors of commercially tied fly patterns, Montana Fly Company. Fly shops and anglers the world over have come to rely on MFC's ingenuity, creativity, consistency, and quality. National Sales Manager, Jake Chutz, is an integral part of the operation and like most MFC employees, got his start as a fishing guide. Jake shares his trials and tribulations from Montana to Tierra Del Fuego, like the time he nearly knocked himself unconscious with an errant cast.
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2021-04-2037 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 52 Paula Shearer & PS on the Fly & The Great Far NorthThough it is often referred to as the "Quiet Sport", flyfishing tends to attract athletes and competitors. Canadian guide, Paula Shearer, is a former hockey player and skeleton racer who has dedicated herself to angling, and become one of the most sought-after guides in Alberta and a member of Team Rio. Paula shares her close calls with the apex predators of the Northern Rockies, both terrestrial and aquatic, and the time she received frightening news from the real world while on a saltwater fishing adventure in Cuba.
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2021-04-1352 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 51 Travis Craft & One fish, Two fish, Three fish, SheefishOn a busman's holiday, Montana Outfitter and Avalanche Specialist, Travis Craft, ventured to the Arctic Circle in pursuit of the "Tarpon of the North". Relying on what little river beta he and his cronies could dig up, the crew navigated unfamiliar waters and lived to tell the tales of monster sheefish, mouse-eating grayling, and a bush pilot who wouldn't say boo.
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2021-04-0645 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 50 Ron Kaye & The Lightning on the WaterWhat do Kenny G, Motley Crue, Devo, and a 1000 days of angling have in common? Answer....Ron Kaye! The dirt on this former music agent is a newfound infatuation with life-on-the-fly. Ron's adventures took him from Argentina to Tasmania in his quest to fish for a thousand days, a goal that was nearly cut short when "Mr. K" had a close shave with a lighting bolt on a Central Oregon lake.
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2021-03-3037 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 49 Zack Williams & Swing the Fly"To fish or not to fish? That is the question weighing heavily on the mind of Zack Williams, magazine editor of Backcountry Journal and Swing the Fly. With so few fish in the river systems of the Pacific Northwest, Zack ponders the personal decision to step away from the steelhead he loves and recounts the wanderings of a fly fishing vagabond from Patagonia to the Olympic Peninsula."
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2021-03-1651 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 48 Michael Reid & The World Record on the FlyOn the heels of a fishing excursion to Mexico, Michael Reid received an invite that no self-respecting guy with an angling problem could refuse. His very understanding wife obliged, and Michael hustled to the Outer Banks in pursuit of a bluefin tuna blitz, led by a captain known simply as "Creature". What transpired would reset the record book for tuna on the fly and heave an otherwise taciturn fisherman into the spotlight.
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2021-03-0941 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 47 Marcus Bevier & The Black Hills RedemptionSpearfish, South Dakota was the site of a fly fishing kidnapping-mystery. On an idyllic afternoon in the nearby Black Hills, philanthropic fly angler, Marcus Bevier, found himself in the crosshairs of what turned out to be a case of mistaken stocking foot identity. Marcus was just out trying to hassle a few trout in his home waters when the day turned into the fly fishing equivalent of the Shawshank Redemption. Well, that may be a bit of an exaggeration….
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2021-03-0253 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 46 Brooks Jessen & White Knuckles in Western MontanaFly fishing on wild, free-flowing rivers is full of risk, peril, and unpredictable outcomes, and it's only a matter of time until a guide has a close call. For 20 years, outfitter Brooks Jessen, of TroutZoola Outfitters, has been navigating the rivers of western Montana and has experienced his fair share of white- knucklers...like the time he sunk his drift boat on a guide trip
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2021-02-2345 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 1 Justin Karnopp & The Fly in the EyeIn our premiere, we catch Justin Karnopp, owner of CD Fishing USA, tying a creepy pike fly. Justin recounts a couple of harrowing guide-tales from the Blackfoot and Deschutes rivers. Tune in and remember to go fishing!
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2021-02-2227 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 45 Travis Morris & The Carp that was Hard to Catch and even Harder to EatHe's strolled down the street with the Fonz, kicked it with Jimmy Buffett, and represented many of the top brands in the fly fishing industry, but for Travis Morris, nothing beats the time he hooked and landed a 29-pound carp! Despite the fact that he is surrounded by hallowed trout water in his hometown of Bozeman, Montana, Travis belongs to the growing legion of anglers that consider carp as freshwater fly fishing's premiere quarry
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2021-02-1642 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 44 Paul Dixon & The Tarpon that Wrapped a Naked Angler in a TreeRenowned captain, Paul Dixon, has divided his distinguished, 30-year guide career between the striper flats of Montauk and the bonefish, permit, and tarpon waters of the Florida Keys. Paul is one of the most sought-after guides in these hallowed waters and is being recognized for his innovations and conservation work as the recipient of this year's Isaac Walton Award from the American Museum of Fly Fishing. Paul has acquired a long list of clients who have become lifelong friends, and the shenanigans that have occurred are the stuff of legend. We are lucky enough to have Paul sit in...
2021-02-0947 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 43 Chris Santella & The Amazing, Epic, Wonderful, Very Good DayWhether you're a fly angler or not, you've likely seen the work of Chris Santella in bookstores, gift shops, or in the waiting room. As the author of the "Fifty Places Before You Die" series, Chris found a niche in the highly competitive and extremely difficult world of freelance writing, providing Chris with the means to pen countless fly fishing stories and pursue his passion for music along with his band, "Catch and Release". Most importantly, there is time for family and fishing. Thoughts of steelhead are never far from Santella's mind, and the imperiled state of anadromous fish i...
2021-02-0255 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 42 Jeff Perin & The Boat that got AwayTom Brady is praised for his longevity and legacy, but what about Jeff Perin? With three decades as a fly shop owner, guide, and globe-trekking angler, Jeff has stood the test of time as the proprietor of The Fly Fisher's Place, an institution in the charming mountain town of Sisters, Oregon. Sure, he may not have all of the championship rings, but he has more special use outfitting permits than the GOAT, and he once ran the length of a river road in his waders while trying to catch a runaway boat. Could Tom do that?
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2021-01-2649 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 41 Rick Kustich & The Musky of a LifetimeWhen it's too damn cold and windy for the camp stove to work, who settles for a dinner of raw fish? A musky angler, that's who. The hardy souls who pursue the "Fish of 10,000 Casts" are certainly cut from a different cloth, and author, instructor, and photographer, Rick Kustich, is no exception. Rick shares insight and experiences from his 40-plus years of pursuing musky and Great Lakes steelhead.
https://rickkustich.com
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2021-01-1938 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 40 Henry Cowen & The Forbidden WatersThe allure of a feeding frenzy can be too much for an angler to take, and many of us have done it...aimed a reach-cast at the forbidden fruit. For Henry Cowen, the decision to bend the rules drew a prompt response from authorities in a menacing gunboat who had little sense of humor...or they weren't anglers. Guide, fly tyer and author of the recently released "Flyfishing for Freshwater Striped Bass", Henry shares this and other exploits accrued from a lifetime of fly fishing shenanigans.
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2021-01-1253 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 39 Hogan Brown & The Time the Teacher Became the StudentMeet Hogan Brown, the fly fishing equivalent of MacGyver who simply must never sleep. Despite a stack of irons in the fire centered around teaching, creative fly tying, guiding and music, this kind-hearted, hard working father is one of the founders of Cast Hope, a non-profit organization devoted to providing the gift of fly fishing and the outdoors to kids and their mentors.
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2021-01-0543 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 38 Eddie Olwell & The Time He Walked Away from Wall StreetDoes this sound like a blurb on a paperback? "Promising Wall Street broker, Eddie O', shirks the champagne and caviar lifestyle and moves to Montana to pursue his dream of becoming a ski bum and fishing guide." This is the real-life story of Eddie Olwell, owner of Fishs Eddy O Outfitters, who, to the chagrin of his parents, found the allure of dry fly fishing and deep powder more magnetic than the glitz and glamour of The Big Apple.
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2020-12-2245 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 37 Dave McCoy & The Stream Side Bowel EmergencyBetween an ordeal and an adventure, there's a positive attitude and a fella/ by the handle of McCoy. Dave has a fly shop in Seattle and an outfitting crew, collectively called, Emerald Water Anglers. An ex-ski racer, McCoy still has a knit or two unwoven and we're very grateful that a talented photographer and complete class-act took the time to share his stories with us.
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2020-12-1543 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 36 Chris Dombrowski & The Bison that Stood it's GroundWe are fortunate to have our base of operations in Missoula, where authors, fly fishing guides, poets, and professors are as common as evening caddis events, or, in the case of Chris Dombrowski, all of these vocations rolled into one personality. Despite publishing several books and countless magazine articles, Chris still retains a few stories yet-untold from a life spent exploring watery realms throughout Michigan, Montana, and the Bahamas.
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2020-12-0840 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 35 Bryan Huskey & The Sleepless night in the Bass BogSolo fishing trips are inherently unpredictable and Bryan Huskey has a knack for putting himself in predicaments in wild places. Throughout a lifetime spent exploring the west on hunting and fishing excursions, Bryan has encountered plenty of interesting characters and developed a knack for storytelling across multiple media platforms. A gifted photographer, videographer and passionate conservationist.
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2020-12-0148 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 34 Nathaan Demers & The Shark-Infested waters of FijiWhile navigating the shark-infested waters of mental health, psychologist and fly angler, Nathaan Demers, and his team created a unique platform, "Man Therapy", aimed at providing a resource for men experiencing depression, anxiety, and anger at a critical time in our society. Befitting a man who has spearfished in the literal shark-infested waters of Fiji. https://mantherapy.org/
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2020-11-2432 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 33 Frank Smethurst & The Near-Death Experience in The YucatanHe's starred on the both the big and little screens in many fly fishing productions, but what would Frank Smethurst do when his fishing problem led to a near-death experience aboard a decrepit boat? He decided to make some major changes to his life, toning back his travel significantly and spending more time at home with his wife and daughter. Then, in a twist of irony, he was enlisted to work on another production. The premise? Traveling around the country in a decrepit boat with the crew from Meateater.
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2020-11-1746 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 32 PJ Burgess & The Sundress ChefAt a fishing lodge, many factors are in Mother Nature's hands. Weather and water conditions are subject to fluctuations, and there's certainly no guarantee that the fish will cooperate, so a successful lodge focuses on that which it can control, namely, the food! Montana Chef PJ Burgess has made a career out of catering to hungry anglers and shares some of her adventures and creative recipes just in time for the biggest meals of the season.
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2020-11-1035 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 31 Michael Gibson & The Monkey in the Bar"A fisherman in a monkey suit walks into a bar"... This isn't the lead-up to a punch line, but an actual retelling of events from our guest, Michael Gibson. A former fly fishing guide and outdoor television producer, Michael is the Idaho Field Coordinator for Trout Unlimited and a champion for coldwater fisheries and public access. Plus, he's a helluva' good story teller, but may need to find some new fishing buddies....
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2020-11-0336 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 30 James Lady & The Sasquatch StoryIn the spirit of the spooky season, we track down an eccentric angler who shares hair-raising encounters from the woods and waters of the Wolverine State. Hang onto your ciders as James Lady waxes on his freaky experiences, including recordings of unexplainable vocalizations and video/photo evidence of strange beings...including another Michigan native, Kid Rock!
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2020-10-2827 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 29 Brian O'Keefe & The Guide Day from HellIn baseball, a "5 Tool Athlete" can hit, field, run, throw, and hit for power. Brian O'Keefe is the fly fishing version of a 5 Tool Athlete, he can fish, cast, run a boat, take amazing photos, and tell great fishing stories. Brian has made fly fishing his life's work, and used his skills with a rod and camera to traverse the globe and fill fly fishing magazines, books, and short films with his imagery and persona. We are thrilled to have him in the February Room and since laughter is the best medicine, prepare for a heavy dose from a...
2020-10-2048 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 28 Andrew Weiner & The Day of a LifetimeIf fly fishing is his mistress, Andrew Weiner's true love is books. This California-based angler makes his living selling books and saw a niche for a children's fable centered around fly fishing. Weiner paired with highly talented illustrator, April Chu, and the end result was "Down by the River", a charming story that follows three generations of a family out on a fly fishing adventure. Andrew has a few of his own family fishing stories to share, including the time he and his dad encountered some beastly redfish!
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2020-10-1328 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 27 Jennings Hester & Fishing the Good FightMental health is one of the biggest issues facing our country, and as another pandemic grabs headlines, the suicide rate continues to climb. Men are particularly at risk for mental health issues and this week's guest, Jennings Hester, has made it his mission to offer support. A former SEC football player turned fly angler and tyer, Jennings and his organization, Fighting the Good Fight, are taking a unique approach to contributing to men's well-being...and the guy also has some pretty fantastic fishing stories. https://www.fishingthegoodfight.com/
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2020-10-0632 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 26 Matt Devlin & The Secret to a Good Fly Fishing FilmNever underestimate the resourcefulness of a hungry young angler with an idea! Meet Matt Devlin, a former fishing guide turned filmmaker. When Matt and his buddy first conceived the notion of producing a fishing film on a shoestring budget, they circumvented the expense of purchasing a camera buy "renting" one from a box store with a 10-day return policy. From these meager beginnings, a new career and a film tour were born! Tune in as Matt shares his personal odyssey through fly fishing to become the Founder and Director of the Montana Fishing Film Festival.
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2020-09-2936 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 25 Blain Tomlinson & Project Healing Waters Fly FishingFly anglers can disagree on many things; the right pattern, the best rod, the most perplexing quarry...but we can all find common ground in support of the men and women who serve, and have served, our country. This week we have the great pleasure of speaking with Blain Tomlinson, a lifelong fisherman and Board Member of Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, an organization dedicated to the rehabilitation of military minds via fly tying, rod building, and simply spending time on the water.
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2020-09-2232 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 24 Tom Ralston & The Rod Builder who can't hang onto a RodSimply put, custom rod builder, Tom Ralston, is a good egg! On a teacher's salary, Tom provides hand-built fishing rods to kids, neighbors, cancer survivors and military veterans, often for free or for a fraction of what his fine craftsmanship is worth. Fueled by old school work ethic, Tom's company, Americatown Custom Rods, is dedicated to putting something unique and truly "custom" in the hands of anglers...all for the love of fishing!
http://americatowncustomrods.com/
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2020-09-1537 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 23 Elke Kirk & The Fight to Save the DeschutesThese are trying times for Oregon's mighty Deschutes River. Multiple environmental factors threaten the river's native redband rainbows, steelhead, and salmon. Now more than ever, this watershed needs warriors to stand up and fight for her. Meet Elke Kirk, a First Nation's fly fishing guide who uses his platform to educate anglers on the importance of protecting and enhancing the river that has sustained his people since time immemorial.
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2020-09-0837 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 22 Jessica Haydahl & The Perfect ShotAt just 7 years old, Jessica Haydahl trekked off into her backyard, disposable camera in hand, determined to capture the natural world around her. Many years later, her interest in photography would mesh with her intimate knowledge of ice hockey and launch a career as an NHL photographer. Born the daughter of a Norwegian fisherman, Jessica's love of angling spurred a highly successful transition into the highly competitive, and mostly male-dominated, world of fishing photography.
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2020-09-0139 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 21 Drake Perry & The Great Water RescueWe've all been there. Rendezvoused well before dawn, assessed the situation, reconfigured at the jumping-off-point....but here's where the story diverges from the norm...the Law arrives and suddenly, you're party to a crime scene-enlisted to play the role of superhero. This is the story of Drake Perry, an angler who would prefer to mind his own business and explore the unusual waters of the Ohio River valley.
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2020-08-2525 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 20 Marty Johanson & The Genesis of Composite Developments"How do we get these rods in angler's hands?" That was the question Marty asked, when, circa 1980, one of his fishing buddies began building rods out of a clandestine material designed for incognito aircraft. Not only was the SR-71 born, but the fishing world changed forever with the introduction of carbon fiber, aka, graphite, as the fundamental material in rod blanks. For our 20th episode, we have the great pleasure of speaking with Marty Johanson, founder of Composite Developments.
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2020-08-1129 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 19 Juan Coetzee & The Pursuit of Garrick on the FlyIf you ever find yourself swimming at night in the shark-infested waters of South Africa, you might just bump into Juan Coetzee, returning from one of his solo missions for the elusive garrick. Known amongst the tight-knit fly fishing community surrounding Cape Town as "The Oracle", Juan possesses an unnatural "fishyness" and may just be hiding gills beneath that Irish beard.
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2020-08-0443 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 18 Matthew Churchman & The Grizzly Bear MaulingOn May 17th, 2020, Matt Churchman was breaking down a riverside camp with friends and family. Big brown trout were on his brain when he walked down by the river and encountered a different kind of big brown. The next few seconds would change the life of everyone involved. This is a story of survival, bravery, friendship, and inspiration that you don't want to miss!
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2020-07-2838 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 17 George Hill & The Bull Trout that Ate the CuttieWhile on a DIY foray to Mexico for permit, via bicycle, George Hill stumbled into the right bar and found the right guy pouring drinks...a bartender with a boat and an eye for the whereabouts of these elusive fish. George Hill has an eye too, for seeing the intricacies of the natural world, and the elusive fish he loves to pursue, and expressing this with oil on canvas.
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2020-07-2123 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 16 Alvin Dedeaux & The Lost Boat RampAustin, Texas is home to many talented, eclectic individuals and Alvin Dedeaux is no exception! Alvin wears many hats-husband, father, former frontman, fly fishing guide, brand ambassador, and innovative fly tyer who created a highly effective bass popper from a discarded flip flop. Enjoy the ride as Alvin guides us across his home state of Texas, throughout the West, and to the Seychelles...lets just hope he doesn't miss another boat ramp.
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2020-07-1450 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 15 Greg Munther & The Salmon StreakHow did you celebrate your last birthday? Did you try to catch an Alaskan salmon for each year that you've been on this earth? That's what Greg Munther did. If you live in the Northern Rockies and hunt and fish, you've likely heard of Munther, and we are very fortunate to have this revered traditional outdoorsman and conservationist in The February Room!
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2020-07-0731 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 14 Jon Hazlett & The Skeptical SteelheaderThere are two kinds of fishing guides in this world-those who have lost their boat, and those who will. Meet a card-carrying member of the former club, Jon (Bon) Hazlett, a steelhead angler and world-renowned spey caster/instructor from Medford, Oregon. Jon has seen some ridiculous events transpire over his long career as a steelhead guide...the tug is the drug!
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2020-06-3028 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 13 Brooks Montgomery & The Wonderings of a Fly Fishing HoboPerhaps this guy has spent too much time mountaineering in the thin air? We hear life on Antartica can mess with your head? Maybe double-digit trout in New Zealand still haunt him? Join us as we peel back the onion that is Brooks Montgomery, a name that is synonymous with the fly fishing industry, adventure-angling, and a relatively un-fishy town in Idaho that still considers him an outsider.
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2020-06-2331 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 12 Cristian Dufflocq & The Patagonian WonderlandImagine owning 360,000 acres of private trout water...that's right, 360,000!!! Well, Chilean angling pioneer, Cristian Dufflocq, along with his brother, wake up to this dream daily, in a fly fishing paradise called Estancia de los Rios. In this episode, Cristian takes you to this Patagonian wonderland, reflects on the memorable people he has fished with over his career, and recalls the monster fish that got away!
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2020-06-1631 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 11 David Alexander (The Dirtball) & The Backcast that Hooked the HorseHip hop/rap artist, David Alexander has lived a wild life and his adventures in the outdoors are no exception. Tune in as David (aka The Dirtball and former band member of the Kottonmouth Kings) remembers noodling catfish, poaching the campwater, and the time his buddy accidentally hooked way more than he bargained for!
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2020-06-0234 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 10 Linda Leary & Fishe WearA lifelong angler and Alaska resident, Linda Leary has managed to blend her love of fishing with an entrepreneurial spirit! Linda realized a dearth of comfortable, functional, under-wader wear for women in the fly fishing industry, and Fishe Wear was born! A well-traveled angler, Linda shares some of her adventures abroad and on her home waters of the Last Frontier.
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2020-05-2621 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 9 Jay Dixon & The Lama, The Storm, & The RescueA Missoula OG (original guide), Jay Dixon sits down with our host and reflects on his 30-year career as a guide and outfitter. Dixon's Outdoor Adventures, as the name implies, is more than a guide service, as Jay tends to push the boundaries on his Montana escapades. Over three decades of running wild rivers, there have been more than a few harrowing incidents that he and his clients have managed to escape!
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2020-05-1930 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 8 Al Pils & The Trip with the Primus FrontmanHere's the gist...we know a guy who has a really good beer named after him. His name is Al. Al is a Cheesehead but has called Montana "home" for a quarter-century. Al ties a fly called "Army Man" and fishes with some interesting friends, including Les Claypool, the frontman for Primus.
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2020-05-1229 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 7 Michelle Woo Bowman & Kick his @$$ Sea BassImagine paddling out in the dark into the murky kelp beds of the Pacific on your board, dangling your feet off the side, and keeping your cool knowing that great white sharks are likely in close proximity? This is a fairly routine morning commute for marine biologist/angler/surfer/mother, Michelle Bowman. Michelle shares some of her most exciting, and hair-raising, experiences while board fishing, and her initial introduction to the "quiet sport"...fly fishing for mako sharks!
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2020-05-0530 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 6 Jenny West & The Fish that Saved a Rainy DayMeet Jenny West of Go West Outfitters, a lifelong angler and entrepreneur born on the banks of the Bitterroot River. Jenny shares her journey through 20 years of guiding and outfitting on Western Montana's most dynamic watershed, adventures in Christmas Island, and the time they caught an epic trout when everyone else stayed home.
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2020-04-2826 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEPISODE 5 Pete Skidmore & The Celebrity's Toilet SurpriseHe's graced fly fishing catalogs, appeared on TV shows, became one of the most-renowned guides on Montana's Missouri River, but you won't find him anywhere on social media! Owner of Rise Outfitters, Peter Skidmore, shares insight into guiding/outfitting, the difference between the two, and the time he @#$% in a movie star's loo!
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2020-04-2128 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 4 Dave Cook & The DIY Approach to Flats FishingDave Cook exemplifies the term "intrepid angler". Though Dave calls Montana home, the salt courses through his veins. His passion is DIY fishing and he has channeled his vast experience into "Skinny Waters", a travel business catering to the growing do-it-yourself crowd. Cook shares some adventures in wanderlust and his favorite fly for Christmas island bonefish.
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2020-04-1427 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEPISODE 3 Bill Owens & The Life of a Professional VideographerWe finally got Bill Owens to talk! A 20-year veteran of outdoor television, Bill has traveled and filmed throughout the globe and shares a few encounters with unmanned boats, bears, celebrities, and sticks in the eye...oh my.
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2020-04-0728 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEPISODE 2 Josh Lauer & The Crazy Wildlife EncountersMeet Michigan native and longtime Montana outfitter, Josh Lauer. Josh has spent 20 years guiding and exploring the Big Sky. Lauer shares one of his favorite patterns for the spring Skwala hatch and some close encounters with Montana wildlife.
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2020-03-2824 min
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastThe February Room
A Fly Fishing Podcast (Trailer)
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2020-03-2002 min