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The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT: 251 Provo River Tactics with Tim NationIn this episode we WadeOutThere with Tim Nation, from Kammas Utah. Tim grew up in Illinois in a family where hunting and fishing was a way of life. He found himself uniquely drawn to the fly rod, and it soon became his favorite way to catch fish. It has been his passion ever since. Tim spent much of his time as a teenager honing his fly fishing skills and searching for trout in the Ozarks. Looking for a spot he could call home, Tim tried his luck out West. After multiple western states didn’t seem like the rig...
2025-11-261h 14
The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 249: Smallmouth, Hard Work, and Perspective on the Kalamazoo River, with Jon LeeIn this episode we WadeOutThere with Jon Lee from Kalamazoo, Michigan. Jon grew up in southwest Michigan, just outside of Kalamazoo. He was introduced to fly fishing on the Pere Marquette River as a teenager, spending time with his great uncle, and slowly embracing the value of learning over catching. As a child, Jon would search through magazines depicting distant and exotic outdoor adventures that seemed out of reach, until he combined his love of fly fishing with an unapologetic work ethic and made his dreams of seeing the world a reality as a fly fishing guide. Afte...
2025-11-121h 33
The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 247: Rediscovering an Artist's Passion and the Poudre River with Piper NunnIn this episode we WadeOutThere with Piper Nunn from Fort Collins, CO. Piper grew up in Colorado, spending time alone on the river even before she found fishing. It was after she began working in a local bagel shop in Fort Collins, that her co-workers talked her into giving fly fishing a shot. She loved it from day one, and from then on, much of her spare time in school was spent on the Poudre River, fishing and finding inspiration for her art. She loved fly fishing so much actually, that it inspired her to change her coll...
2025-10-291h 23
The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 223: Doing the Work in Fly Fishing with Steve SchmidtIn this episode we WadeOutThere with Steve Schmidt, from Salt Lake City, UT. Steve moved to Utah to pursue his love of skiing while attending college. He quickly became a die hard fly fisherman, spending almost every free day on the Provo River, skiing in the evenings, and spending his summers on some of the west’s most storied fisheries. Steve’s hunger to progress and learn fostered relationships with fly fishing mentors that not only helped him as a fisherman, but also opened the doors to a life and career in fly fishing. Steve opened his fly shop...
2024-11-201h 18
The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 218: Western Spring Creek Tactics and How to Tie Flies Fast with Jan AxtellIn this episode we WadeOutThere with Jan Axtell, from Livingston Montana. Jan grew up in Wisconsin, and started fly fishing with a friend at sixteen years old. His first experience on the river was on a spring creek in the Driftless Region, which he continued to fish through high school and college. After school, Jan moved to Vermont and started guiding. He fished spring creeks in Vermont and Pennsylvania until a job opportunity took him to Livingston, Montana. By then, Jan’s love for spotting and stalking trout in spring creeks was deeply rooted, and even though Jan als...
2024-10-161h 24
The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 214: Spinner Fall Tactics on the Missouri River and Observation From the Center Seat with David PayneIn this episode we WadeOutThere with David Payne, from Helena, Montana. David grew up in Lewistown, Montana, fishing the small towns local stream, Big Spring Creek at age 8, with no fly shops and mail order materials, on a homemade vise. That was in 1964 and he’s been fly fishing ever since. In 1995, David started guiding on the Missouri River after moving to Helena in 1982, where he still guides today. We discuss spinner fall tactics on the Missouri River, why you should fish all four seasons of any river you are trying to learn, and how obser...
2024-09-181h 24
The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 213: Wyoming Trout Streams on Horseback and Building Community Through Casting for Recovery with Missy SprouseIn this episode we WadeOutThere with Missy Sprouse, from Crowheart, Wyoming. Missy learned to fly fish in East Tennessee after meeting her husband. Together they moved to the remote Wind River Range of Wyoming to settle down and enjoy fishing and riding horses in the mountains. Missy is also a photographer and after falling in love with fly fishing, became excited about capturing the powerful experiences that women encounter through Casting for Recovery, an organization created to help women with breast cancer through fly fishing. Missy also served on the organization’s national board for eight years.
2024-09-111h 11
The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 210: Hopper Fishing Tactics and Adjusting to Dramatic Weather Changes on the Yellowstone River with Evan KeeneIn this episode we WadeOutThere with Evan Keene from Livingston, Montana. Evan fell in love with fly fishing after his father took him on a fishing trip to Alaska after high school graduation. From then on he was learning all he could about the sport while making the drive from his home state of Tennessee to fish the Little Red River in Missouri as much as possible. Finally, Evan took a job in Montana, that got him out on the river more often, and eventually into the guiding business. Now, Evan is in his first year of runn...
2024-08-211h 26
The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 209: Nymphing Rigs, Directional Control, and the Eagle River with Duane RedfordIn this episode we WadeOutThere with Duane Redford. Duane began his love of fly fishing and tying as a youth in the mountain lakes of Arizona. He moved to Colorado in 1982, where he became a teacher and a coach, as well as an avid angler. When his coaching days were over, Duane became a full time guide for Minturn Anglers, in the Vail Valley, and immersed himself in his passion for the water. Today, Duane continues to teach through fly fishing. He has written several books and creates content for his YouTube channel. We discuss approa...
2024-08-141h 29
The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 208: Danny Lane. Part 2: Dry Fly Fishing The Henry’s Fork.In this episode we WadeOutThere for Part Two of our conversation with Danny Lane from Idaho Falls, Idaho. Danny grew up fishing in the ponds around Boise as a child and became fascinated with fly fishing early on. After leaving his hometown for a change of pace, he finally found himself in the fly shops and rivers of Eastern Idaho, when his wife’s job brought them to the banks of the Henry’s Fork River. Danny was guiding shortly after and is a signature fly tier for Umpqua Feather Merchants. In Part Two of our talk...
2024-08-071h 03
The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 207: Danny Lane. Part 1: Fly Design and How Your Dry Fly RidesIn this episode we WadeOutThere with Danny Lane from Idaho Falls, Idaho. Danny grew up fishing in the ponds around Boise as a child and became fascinated with fly fishing early on. After leaving his hometown for a change of pace, he finally found himself in the fly shops rivers of Eastern Idaho, when his wife’s job brought them to the banks of the Henry’s Fork River. Danny was guiding shortly after and is a signature fly tier for Umpqua Feather Merchants. In Part One of our talk we discuss how Danny goes about te...
2024-07-311h 00
The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 206: Kubie Brown Part 2. Caddis Flies and Pitfalls of Stocking TroutIn this episode we WadeOutThere for Part Two of our conversation with Kubie Brown from Southwest Montana. Kubie grew up with an obsession for fishing that often led to solo fishing excursions in the streams, rivers, and lakes of Vermont and New York. His literature and creative writing studies led him to work as a reporter and later an editor for a local newspaper. Kubie quit his job as editor to take a job as a sales associate at Orvis, which later led to casting and fly tying instructing. When the chance to go to guid...
2024-07-2448 min
The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 205: Kubie Brown Part 1. Problem Solving with Streamers and Diversity in the AdirondacksIn this episode we WadeOutThere with Kubie Brown from Southwest Montana. Kubie grew up with an obsession for fishing that often led to solo fishing excursions in the streams, rivers, and lakes of Vermont and New York. His literature and creative writing studies led him to work as a reporter and later an editor for a local newspaper. Kubie quit his job as editor to take a job as a sales associate at Orvis, which later led to casting and fly tying instructing. When the chance to go to guide school in Montana presented itself, Kubie jumped at t...
2024-07-171h 09
The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 201: Sight Fishing, Solitude, and Fighting Trout in New Zealand with Jack KingsboroughIn this episode we WadeOutThere with Jack Kingsborough, from New Zealand. Jack moved from Australia to New Zealand to pursue a life at sea in commercial fishing, and soon found a passion for fly fishing. Now Jack works as a ship’s engineer for months at a time, and spends his off months hiking and backpacking in New Zealand’s mountainous backcountry in search of trout and adventure. He sometimes travels twenty kilometers in a day for the chance to sight fish to one or two trophy sized fish that will give him the fight of his life. ...
2024-06-191h 22
The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 200: Tying and Fishing Streamers as Physical Therapy with Christy McReynoldsIn this episode we WadeOutThere with Christy McReynolds from Jonesborough, Tennessee. Christy grew up learning to fish with her father in the lakes and rivers of East Tennessee. In 2011, after a devastating car accident left Christy with a broken neck, Christy turned to fly fishing and fly tying to help regain mobility and strength in her hands and arms as well as build up strength in her neck. Casting streamers quickly became her way of physically and mentally dealing with the persistent pain she experienced as a result of her injury. She and her husband Jason, enjoyed str...
2024-06-121h 03
The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 199: Nymphing Deep Pools and Experimentation with Jon MessingerIn this episode we WadeOutThere with Jon Messinger, from Denver, Colorado. Jon grew up on a ranch in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, where time on the river was part of everyday childhood play. He fell in love with fishing the small streams around his home, and targeting hard to reach trout he found on the San Juan River. Eventually, Jon moved to Bozeman where he began creating music and continued to fly fish. Now, Jon is back in Colorado where he guides for Colorado Trout Hunters. We discuss techniques for nymphing deep pools, experimentation on the river...
2024-06-051h 38
The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 198: Attention to Detail and Euro Nymphing Tactics with Devin OlsenIn this episode we WadeOutThere with Devin Olsen, from Midvale, Utah. Devin grew up fly fishing from age nine and has been casting and catching fish ever since. He has a degree in fish ecology and a master’s degree in fisheries science, has worked as a fisheries biologist, fly fishing guide, and is now the creator and owner of Tactical Fly Fisher where Devin shares gear, videos, and articles designed to help fly fishers follow in his tactical footsteps. Devin has participated in competition fly fishing on Team USA for over fourteen years and has been award...
2024-05-291h 21
The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 195: Adjusting to Different Flows on the Yellowstone River and Streamer Tactics with James MugeleIn this episode we WadeOutThere with James Mugele from Livingston, Montana. James started fly fishing while attending college in Vermont. After befriending a retired fishing guide from out west, James found his introduction to fly fishing grounded in tying big flies and casting for Muskies. James’ dream became to move to Montana and fish big Western rivers with his black lab Bo as his faithful companion. After school he had saved enough to drive to Montana and stay with a friend that was guiding on the Yellowstone River. Livingston was his first stop on the road trip, and aft...
2024-05-081h 11
The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 193: More Than a Grip and Grin and Wade Fishing the Puget Sound with Dave McCoyIn this episode we WadeOutThere with Dave McCoy, from Seattle, Washington. Dave grew up in Oregon, in a family of fly fishers. From both parents, to grandparents, to great uncles. Fly fishing was not just family vacations, it was a way of life. After fishing the storied watersheds of his home state, Dave left home for Colorado, where he worked as a ski race coach. In need of a summer job, Dave put his knowledge of the river and rowing to use as a fly fishing guide. While guiding, Dave discovered photography as a way to share memor...
2024-04-241h 41The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 155: Lake Run Brown and Good Fishing in Bad Conditions with Jay PeckIn this episode we WadeOutThere with Jay Peck from Western New York. Jay grew up learning to fish for bluegills as a small boy on his family’s farm. In 1993 he began guiding after becoming one of the go to fishermen on his local streams for newcomers to the area and to the sport. Jay worked at his father in laws guide shop and brought spey rods to his fishery from a trade show he visited in the 90’s that transformed the ways they targeted salmon. We discuss the rewards of constant experimentation, reading water and targ...
2023-08-021h 03The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 154: A Scientific Approach to Trout Environment and Presentation with Jason RandallIn this Episode we WadeOutThere with Jason Randall from Viroqua, Wisconsin. Jason grew up learning to fish from his father. After serving in the army and attending college as a biology major, he worked briefly in the hatchery and fishery business, which helped influence the scientific approach he takes to fly fishing and trout. Jason credits the generosity of his many fly fishing mentors with helping him learn and progress over the years, and is the reason he values the educational aspect of the sport so much today. Jason has been a teacher in fly fishing for dec...
2023-07-261h 31The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 153: Lessons from a Salt Water Metal Artist and Tarpon Fiend with Ashley WeberIn this episode we WadeOutThere with Ashley Weber from Florida’s East Coast. Ashley grew up fishing in the Indian River Lagoon system along the “space coast” of Florida where she developed a deep connection with the ocean and salt water fish. When Ashley attended art school she told her professors she wanted to paint fish and stay in Florida. She started transitioning from painting to metal art her senior year when she decided she wanted to create a metal tarpon for herself, after tarpon brought her to fly fishing. She quickly fell in love with the metal art...
2023-07-191h 05The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 152: Progress Through Mistakes and Summer Steelhead on the Deschutes River with Dave StewartIn this episode we WadeOutThere with Dave Stewart from Oregon. Dave started fly fishing at an early age. His father, who was a guide, and one of the earliest fly fishermen on the Deschutes River, would often leave him alone to fish and explore on the river for two to three days in between guide trips. Dave’s love of the outdoors and fly fishing led him to start The Wet Fly Swing Podcast, which initially focussed on steelhead, but eventually branched out to all things fly fishing. The show now has over 470 full length episodes where Dave t...
2023-07-121h 11
The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 150: Entrepreneurship and Adventure Through Fly Fishing with Garrison DoctorIn this episode we WadeOutThere with Garrison Doctor from Colorado. Despite being the only one in his family with a devotion to fishing, Garrison’s family encouraged him in his love of fly fishing as a child. He fished all growing up and later through art school, eventually guiding, and co-founding his design driven apparel brand Rep Your Water with his wife. When his business started taking off Garrison quit his job and made his love of art, design, and fly fishing his full time pursuit. We discuss Garrison’s journey into entrepreneurship through fly fishing...
2023-06-281h 13The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 139: Streamer Tactics for Day and Night and Keeping an Open Mind with Sam GaltIn this episode we WadeOutThere with Sam Galt, from Central Pennsylvania. Sam grew up fishing and playing in the river, but his love for fly fishing took off after attending college and joining up with some solid fishing buddies. When his friends graduated and moved on, Sam stayed and kept fishing. Now Sam is a full time guide who loves sharing tactics and experiences with new friends. We discuss the benefits of fishing buddies, the advantages of flexibility, and different techniques for fishing streamers during the day and night.You can find out more...
2023-04-121h 32
The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 137: Brook Trout Fishing in Classic Pocket and "Moments of Chill" with Kiki GalvinIn this episode we WadeOutThere Kiki Galvin from Falls Church, Virginia. From the time Kiki caught her first sunfish as a young girl, she was hooked. She has been fishing for over sixty years. As a school teacher Kiki wanted to combine her love of fly fishing with teaching. After attending a guide school in Idaho, she started her own guide service, Misguided. Kiki has volunteered extensively with numerous organizations that help others through fly fishing, including Trout Unlimited, Project Healing Waters, Casting for Recovery, and the Mayfly Project. We discuss fly fishing opport...
2023-03-291h 08
The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 136: Tying Durable Flies and Streamer Tactics with Rich StrolisIn this episode we WadeOutThere with Rich Strolis from Simsbury Connecticut. Rich always had a love of fishing, but became a more devoted fly angler shortly after starting his career as a state trooper. He started fly fishing after working the night shift to help him decompress, and eventually was getting over a hundred days a year on the Farmington River. Rich began guiding and tying flies as a second career, until deciding he needed more time with family. Now that he has retired from his job as a trooper, Rich is selling flies and fishing more for...
2023-03-221h 18
The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 135: Streamer Fishing on the North Platte River and the Importance of Community with Jennings HesterIn this episode we WadeOutThere with Jennings Hester, from Denver, Colorado. Jennings grew up in the south fishing for bass with spinning gear. After playing football for Alabama in college, he began going on hikes to help with the depression and anxiety he had been dealing with from an early age. When his brother-in-law handed him a fly rod to take into the woods, Jennings realized he had found something important enough for his mental health that he moved his entire family to Colorado to be closer to that environment he was thriving in. After the...
2023-03-151h 03
The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 134: Adapting on the Provo River and Carp Tactics in Utah with Cade MooreIn this episode we WadeOutThere with Cade Moore from Orem, Utah. Cade’s grandfather introduced him to fly fishing at an early age growing up in his home state of Utah. After serving in the army in Afghanistan Cade credits fly fishing as having “always been there for him” when he returned to civilian life. Cade’s passion for fly fishing turned into a new career as a fly fishing guide at the same fly shop that helped him progress as a beginner, Fly Fish Food. We discuss the Provo River, adapting, and tactics for targeting Ca...
2023-03-081h 13The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 126: Dry Fly Hatches and Presentation on the Bitterroot River with Andrew HettickIn this episode we WadeOutThere with Andrew Hettick from Southwest Montana. Andrew grew up in Montana’s Bitterroot Valley, but found his connection with fly fishing in college at Montana State. After coming home from school he began pursuing a career as a fly fishing guide on his hometown river. He has been guiding and fishing there ever since. Andrew is passionate about sharing this special place with anglers young and old and helping them catch trout on the fly. We discuss the Bitterroot River, dry fly hatches, and presentation techniques for mending and feeding line.To...
2023-01-111h 28The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 125: Fly Selection, Family, and the South Platte River with Pat DorseyIn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Pat Dorsey from Parker, Colorado. Pat grew up fly fishing the South Platte River with his father and uncle, and started his professional career in fly fishing tying flies. Pat has been guiding for over thirty years, is the head guide and co-owner of the Blue Quill Angler fly shop, and author of several books, including his latest Favorite Flies for Colorado. Pat is a passionate angler, with the heart of a teacher. We discuss fly selection, family, and the South Platte River.You can get in touch...
2023-01-041h 20The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 124: Exploring the Water Column and Fly Fishing at Penn State with Austin DandoIn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Austin Dando from Central Pennsylvania. Austin grew up learning to fly fish on camping trips in the Pennsylvania wilderness with his father and in the backyard casting to a soccer ball. He went to college at Penn State, where he attended fly fishing classes and was the president of the fly fishing club. After having fished storied waters out west and back east, he now guides those same waters he cherished as a student. His home waters. We discuss his fly fishing experience at Penn State, the tactics of explo...
2022-12-281h 39The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 123:The Yellowstone River, Introducing Newcomers to Fly Fishing, and the Value of Good Knots with Alex EmeryIn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Alex Emery from Livingston, Montana. Alex started fly fishing as a child with his father in New Jersey and continued during school at West Virginia University, becoming involved with the fly fishing club as well. After college, Alex’s search to continue his passion for fly fishing, and build a life and career connected to the outdoors brought him to Sweetwater Travel Company Guide School, in Livingston, Montana, where he has been guiding on the Yellowstone River and surrounding area for over six years. We discuss the Yellowstone River, the j...
2022-12-211h 09The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 122: The Importance of Exploration and the Upper Green River with Donicio GomezIn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Donicio Gomez from Logan, Utah. Donicio began fly fishing on the Snake River near Jackson Hole Wyoming. He moved to Northern Utah to continue fly fishing and made it his “home base” for fishing the premier western waters that surround him. Donicio has been fishing and guiding in Wyoming for eighteen years. We discuss the importance of developing a “plan B” for your fly fishing adventures through embracing exploration, what Donicio calls fly fishing’s “eye of the tiger,” and the Green River in Wyoming.You can get in touch with Donicio...
2022-12-141h 18The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 111: Women in the Outdoors and Fly Fishing Colorado's State Parks with Erin CriderIn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Erin Crider from Colorado. Erin’s fishing journey began catching catfish with her grandmother as a child in Missouri. When she moved to Colorado she discovered fly fishing and began creating space for other women anglers in the fly fishing and outdoor community. She eventually founded Uncharted Outdoorswomen, whose mission is a world where women are confident, successful, knowledgeable and are able to experience the outdoors, within a welcoming community, guided by women, for women, with help from gentlemen. We discuss the confidence that can come from pursuing adventure in the...
2022-09-281h 00The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 109: Streamer Techniques and the Bighorn River with Camille EgdorfIn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Camille Egdorf from Bozeman, Montana. Camille grew up learning to row a drift boat and fly fish on the Bighorn River as a child. By the time she was a teenager she was guiding in Alaska. Camille has been working in the fly fishing world her entire life, chasing fly fishing adventures for herself and others around the world. We discuss the Bighorn River, streamer tactics, and fly fishing life as a new mom.To learn more about Camille's fly fishing journey watch: YETI Presents: Odd Man Out
2022-09-141h 08The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 105: Blue Lining Western North Carolina with Caleb and Joshua SimmonsIn this Episode we Wadeoutthere with Caleb and Joshua Simmons from Canton, North Carolina. These brothers moved to the mountains, started fly fishing, and began exploring their home waters, together. When their fly fishing journey started becoming more than a hobby, they teamed up again to start Dads on the Fly, a podcast where they explore faith, family, and fly fishing as busy but devoted fathers. We discuss blue lining the small streams of western North Carolina, fishing in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and how they remain present as Dads while chasing trout on the fly...
2022-08-171h 04The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 104: Winter Fishing and Building Friendships on the Provo River with Rebeca GranilloIn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Rebeca Granillo from Salt Lake City Utah. Rebeca started fly fishing in Utah and is a guide on the Provo River. She is also the founder of the Wasatch Fly Club, where she connects and teaches other lady anglers in the area. We discuss fishing small streams in Utah, winter tactics on the Provo River, and the importance of building fly fishing friendships.You can find out more about Rebeca on Instagram at:@chewwwbecaOr join her and her friends at Wasatchflyclub on Facebook or Ins...
2022-08-101h 10The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 101: Streamer Tactics and Efficient Decision Making on the River with Domenick SwentoskyIn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Domenick Swentosky from central Pennsylvania. Domenick is a fly fishing guide and the creator of Troutbitten. What is Troutbitten? Well, it's a website, with over 800 articles dedicated to helping folks enjoy time on the river and catch more trout. But it's also a podcast, where Domenick and his friends discuss ideas on various fly fishing tactics and philosophies while sharing memories and a laugh. Then again, it's also part YouTube Channel, with beautiful, high quality videography that shows people the howtos of various fly fishing tips and tricks with candor and logic...
2022-07-201h 37The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 76: Trout Tactics and Philosophy in Pennsylvania with Josh MillerIn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Josh Miller from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Josh has been fly fishing for over 20 years and currently guides the waters of Pennsylvania at Trout Yeah Guide Service. Josh’s experience as both competitor and a coach in competitive fly fishing have helped shape his fly fishing perspective and given him a love of learning and teaching. We discuss Josh’s fly fishing journey as well as trout tactics and stories from fly fishing in Pennsylvania. Josh also gives some insights into what to expect from his upcoming book.You can find out more about Jo...
2022-01-261h 15The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 75: The Eastern Sierras with Anthony JencaIn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Anthony Jenca from Arizona. Anthony began fly fishing to help connect with nature and pursue the love of fishing he gained as a youth. He immediately fell in love with the sport and exploring the mountains of Arizona for trout with his friends. We discuss fly fishing in Arizona, backpacking the Eastern Sierras, and Anthony shares some memorable stories of catching some very special fish.If you want to follow along on Anthony's adventures find him on Instagram at:@intothewildwegoIf you want more information on some of the...
2022-01-191h 03The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 72: The South Holston River and Including Newcomers with Taylor Joyce.In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Taylor Joyce from North Carolina. Taylor’s love for fly fishing began in North Carolina, followed her to Tennessee, and continues in Colorado where she now guides part time and sells trout stickers from her Etsy shop TroutBumApparel. We discuss learning to fight fish on the South Holston River, fishing from a belly boat, and women in fly fishing.To find out more about Taylor or schedule a fly fishing trip, follow her on Instagram at:@taylor_joyceOr visit The Laughing Grizzly Fly Shop:https://www.laug...
2021-12-291h 30The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 69: Big Brown Trout Tactics on the Dream Stream with Phil TereylaIn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Phil Tereyla from Colorado Springs, Colorado. Phil grew up hitting the South Platte River and teaching his teammates about catching trout on the fly between hockey practices. After his hockey career, he returned to Colorado and began guiding through college, eventually becoming a full time guide and author. We discuss the Dream Stream section of the South Platte River, tactics and techniques for chasing big brown trout, and Phil’s new book, The Fly Fisher’s Guide to Colorado’s Easy Access Lakes. You can find out more about Phil or schedule a...
2021-12-081h 26The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 68: The Neversink River and Tightlining with Sean WitmanIn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Sean Witman from Avoca, Pennsylvania. Sean tied flies for years before partnering with a long time fishing friend to open own their fly shop, Housefly Fishing. We discuss the Neversink River, presentation versus fly selection, and techniques and flies for tightlining.You can find out more about Sean or check out his fly tying on Instagram at:@sean_witmanVisit Sean's fly shop online at:https://houseflyfishing.com/Or follow on Instagram at:@houseflyfishing.If you want more information on...
2021-12-011h 17The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 67: Fly Fishing for Carp on the Missouri River with Justin WaayenbergIn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Justin Waayenberg from Helena, Montana. Justin moved to Montana after serving in the army and got hired by Adipose Boatworks to build drift boats, when they were both getting started in the fly fishing world. We discuss Justin’s journey into fly fishing and carp fishing on the Missouri River.You can reach out to Justin with questions about carp fishing on Instagram at:@adiposeboatIf you are interested in the drift boats Justin helps build out in Helena, check out:https://adiposeboatworks.com...
2021-11-241h 49The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 66: Southeast Wyoming, Fishing with Family, and Winter Tips with Phillip ChamberlainIn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Phillip Chamberlain from Lyons, CO. Phillip is a guide at Kirks Fly Shop Grand Lake whose love for fly fishing is deeply connected with family. Past, present and future. We discuss southeastern Wyoming, fishing with family, and winter fly fishing techniques.To find out more about Phillip or schedule a fly fishing trip, follow him on Instagram at:@phishyphil09Or visit Kirks Fly Shop Grand Lake:https://www.kirksflyshopgrandlake.com/If you want more information on some of the topics we discussed try reading these blo...
2021-11-171h 36The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 65: The Bitterroot River and Dry Fly Techniques with Jenny WestIn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Jenny West from Hamilton, Montana. Jenny was born and raised in the Bitterroot Valley, where her father taught her fly fishing at an early age. Jenny continued to fly fish throughout her youth. After college her continued passion for the sport eventually led her to guiding on the Bitterroot River where she now the owns ‘Go West Outfitters’. We discuss the Bitterroot River, dry fly fishing techniques, and how flows and temperatures affect the Bitterroot’s many prolific hatches.To learn more about Jenny or to schedule a guided trip on the Bitter...
2021-11-101h 17The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 64: Indiana Smallmouth and Keeping Fly Fishing Fun with Dan Moyers from CatchfloIn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Dan Moyers from Indianapolis, Indiana. Dan’s passion for fly fishing began in Colorado and followed him back to the Midwest where he was able to find a balance between fly fishing for smallmouth and trips back to the Rocky Mountains. We discuss the differences and similarities between fly fishing for smallies and trout, his home waters of Sugar Creek in Indiana, and why starting his footwear company Catchflo seeks to keep fly fishing fun off the water through its unique, fishy designs.To find out more about how Dan and Catchflo or t...
2021-11-0346 minThe Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 63: High Country Alpine Lake Fly Fishing with Jason Faerman from Yakoda SupplyIn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Jason Faerman from Boulder, Colorado. Jason loves the work and payoff of hiking into remote alpine lakes in search of trout and solitude. We discuss some of the preparation and tactics Jason uses when fishing these remote waters, as well as how his own experiences and friendships helped him co-found Yakoda Supply, a company dedicated to creating simple, highly functional gear for fly fishing.Interested in the simple and functional gear Yakoda Supply has to offer? Check out their products at:https://yakodasupply.com/You can follow Jas...
2021-10-271h 13The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 59: Fly Fishing Nets and Finding Balance with Mike Craig from No Leaf CloverIn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Mike Craig from Colorado. Mike left his career in Virginia to pursue self-employment by building fly fishing nets through his company No Leaf Clover. We discuss Mike’s journey down a new path in life, fly fishing nets, and finding balance between passion for your work and time on the water.If you would like to follow Mike on his journey or purchase one of his nets check out his Instagram:@noleafclovercoOr website:https://noleafcloverco.com/If you want more information on some...
2021-09-291h 18The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 58: Arizona and Mentorship in Fly Tying with Mike Faulkinbury from Dry Creek OutfittersIn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Mike Faulkinbury from Queen Creek, Arizona. Mike has been fly fishing the high mountain creeks in Arizona for over thirty years. We discuss the unique streams and trout that make fishing this state special, fishing through the hard times, and advice and mentorship for beginner tiers.Check out Mike's fly tying and fly fishing journey on Instagram:@2dryflyYou can learn more about exploring Arizona's trout waters at Arizona Game & Fish:https://www.azgfd.com/Or visit Dry Creek Outfitters where Mike teaches and ties:
2021-09-221h 26The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 57: The Dream Stream and Fly Design with Tyler BoroffIn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Tyler Boroff from Colorado. Tyler grew up fly fishing with his father, who was in the Air Force, and returned to his passion later in life as a guide in Colorado. We discuss the creative and deliberate process of designing flies, and some tactics, techniques and stories from the Dream Stream on the South Platte River. To learn more about Tyler, follow him on Instagram at:@tysbffOr visit Fullingmill to check out some of his amazing flies:https://www.fullingmill.com/Tyler wil...
2021-09-151h 45The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 55: Mentorship and the White River with Steve DallyIn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Steve Dally from Dally’s Ozark Fly Fisher, in Cotter Arkansas. Steve is originally from Tasmania but has been guiding on the White River for fifteen years. We discuss fly fishing mentors and the White River.To schedule a guided trip on the White or learn more about Steve and Dally's Ozark Fly Fisher visit:https://theozarkflyfisher.com/To read more about some of the information we discussed check out this article:https://www.takemefishing.org/getmedia/c7ff1783-2de7-4f58-8a3e-20...
2021-09-011h 28The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 53: West Virginia Trout Streams with Travis HinesIn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Travis Hines from West Virginia. Travis is a teacher who deeply loves his unique home waters. We discuss some of the amazing fly fishing opportunities in West Virginia and the surrounding area, how Travis prepares differently and targets certain streams based on conditions, and the value of giving back to the fly fishing community the waters we fish.Travis also answers questions from a Wadeoutthere blog subscriber by sharing his best and biggest brook trout stories. If you want to ask a question of future guests head over to Wadeoutthere.com and...
2021-08-181h 22The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 52: Jen Ripple from DUN Magazine Talks the Driftless Region and Women in Fly FishingIn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Jen Ripple from DUN Magazine. Jen is a serial entrepreneur who wanted to write for a fly fishing magazine. When she couldn’t find one, she created it with DUN Magazine. She also created a new life for herself through fly fishing. We discuss how and why Jen began fly fishing, her favorite trout waters in the Driftless Region of Wisconsin, and how DUN Magazine empowers women in fly fishing, through its articles written from a female perspective, that all of us can learn from. To read articles at DUN Magazine, or subc...
2021-08-111h 09The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 51: The Nantahala River and Euro-Nymphing with Gordon VanderpoolIn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Gordon Vanderpool from Otto, North Carolina. Gordon is a guide on the Nantahala River who has also participated in and taught competition fly fishing. We discuss the Nantahala River, euro nymphing, and how his love for learning and teaching helps him set ego aside, and grow as an angler, while sharing a stream with folks of all experience levels.If you want to schedule a guided trip with Gordon or learn more about euro nymphing in North Carolina, visit:www.Flyfishingwnc.comIf you want more information on...
2021-08-041h 02The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 50: Tight Lining and the Gunpowder River in Maryland with Mike Slepesky from Tight Lining MDIn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Mike Slepesky from Bel Air, Maryland. Mike is a high school teacher and coach who recently started his own guiding service. We discuss the Gunpowder River, tight lining techniques, and lessons learned from a new fly fishing guide at Tight Lining MD.To find out more about Mike, schedule a guided trip, or learn more about fly fishing Maryland and tight lining, visit:https://www.tightliningmd.com/For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at: https://wadeoutthere.com...
2021-07-281h 30The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 49: The Eagle River and Finding Herself Through Fly Fishing with Taylor FarfourIn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Taylor Farfour from Boone, North Carolina. Taylor grew up skiing but found her passion learning to fly fish on the Eagle River in Colorado after escaping an abusive relationship. We discuss the tactics, techniques, and lessons learned that have helped her grow as an angler on the Eagle River, her love of dry flies, and what it has meant to Taylor to be able to find her identity and begin the process of writing the next exciting chapter of her life. If you would like to find out more about Taylor's fly...
2021-07-211h 07The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 44: Fish Art, Carp, and Salt Water Fly Fishing with Derek DeYoungIn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Derek DeYoung. Derek is an artist who paints the fish that he chases on the fly in his own life, from casting to carp in Michigan to shooting line for permit and tarpon in the Florida Keys. We discuss Derek’s approach to his art and fishing, as well as the parallels he draws between them.If you want to view or purchase Derek's art, visit his website at:https://www.derekdeyoung.com/If you want more information on some of the topics we discussed try reading these blog...
2021-06-161h 11The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 42: The Bow River with Brett Svoboda from One More Last CastIn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Brett Svoboda from Calgary, Alberta. Brett is a fly fishing guide with 45 years of experience. We discuss the Bow River, drift boat tactics, and fly fishing with friends. We also take some questions from Wadeoutthere blog subscribers in the first “Wadeoutthere Wants to Know” segment on the podcast. If you would like to ask a question to future guests head over to Wadeoutthere.com and subscribe.To find out more about Brett, schedule a guided trip, or shop for some of the gear that he uses follow him on Instagram at: @o...
2021-06-021h 04The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 41: Wild Brown Trout in Central Pennsylvania with Chuck Hines from BrownsylvaniaIn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Chuck Hines from Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Chuck’s YouTube channel, Brownsylvania, is dedicated to sharing his passion for chasing wild brown trout in the streams of central PA. We discuss how Chuck pursues these trout, how he incorporates simplicity into his fly fishing gear and flies, and his approach to fishing pressured waters.Follow Chuck on Instagram at @chuckyblack09Or check out his YouTube channel, Brownsylvania:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJHnqnmnMz5dB0WpaVl-P1AIf you want more information on some of the topics we disc...
2021-05-261h 02The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 40: Streamer Fishing the North Fork of the White River with Brian Wise from Fly Fishing the OzarksIn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Brian Wise from the Ozarks of Southern Missouri. Brian is a fly fishing guide on the North Fork of the White River whose YouTube Channel, Fly Fishing the Ozarks, takes viewers to the waters he loves and helps teach them to tie the streamers he uses to chase monster brown trout. We discuss the origins of Brian’s soul changing addiction to fly fishing, the importance of fly line in your streamer rig, and the function he looks for in the streamers he fishes.If you would like to learn more abou...
2021-05-191h 33The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 39: Bighorn River and Staying Connected to Fly Fishing While Serving in the Military with Matt "Vino" KaercherIn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Matt “Vino” Kaercher from Billings, Montana. Vino is an old friend from our time together in the 81st Fighter Squadron at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. We discuss his experience growing up fly fishing on the Bighorn River, how he managed to stay connected to fly fishing throughout his military service, and share some stories and laughs about our common experiences and why we keep going back to the rivers and mountains of our youth.If you want more information on some of the topics we discussed try reading these blog posts from W...
2021-05-121h 04The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 38: The Eagle River and Adjusting Tactics for the Seasons With Chase HansenIn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Chase Hansen from Vail Colorado. Chase was born and raised in the Vail Valley and decided at an early age to make fly fishing his profession. We discuss how Chase adjusts his tactics throughout the different seasons and sections of the Eagle River, as well as some fly shop etiquette, pre-spawn fishing, and how he is building awareness around how fly fishing can help those recovering from addiction.If you would like to reach out to Chase or schedule a guided trip you can email him at: Chasebhansen@gmail.com
2021-05-051h 32The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 37: The Provo River and Fly Fishing Trips with Christian Bacasa from DupeafishIn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Christian Bacasa from Park City, Utah. Christian’s friends encouraged him to explore fly fishing when his passion for endurance sports was limited after his battle with cancer. We discuss how fly fishing helped Christian heal emotionally and physically, as well as the joys of taking a fly fishing trip and some tactics for the Provo River.If you want to learn more about some of the organizations that helped Christian with his recovery through fly fishing check out: https://reelrecovery.org/https://www.tu.org/To le...
2021-04-281h 06The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 36: Streamer Fishing for Trophy Trout with CJ LordIn this episode we Wadeoutthere with CJ Lord from Wake Forest, North Carolina. CJ’s preferred style of fly fishing is targeting trophy trout with streamers. We take a deep dive into the tactics and mechanics he employs to catch these monster fish and the hows and whys behind his belief that we should “fish all the water” and always “fish your fly.” We also discuss how reflection has helped him discover new ways to grow and problem solve on the river.If you want to learn more about CJ and follow his fly fishing journey you can check him...
2021-04-211h 15The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 34: South Fork of the Boise River with Robert GillinghamIn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Robert Gillingham from Boise Idaho. Robert grew up with a love of fly fishing and traveled the United States with his wife fishing from coast to coast. We discuss the South Fork of the Boise River and how Karmik Outdoors is helping the fly fishing community stay connected, return lost gear, and build relationships.If you want to learn more about how Karmik Outdoors is committed to connections, community, and conservation, or to purchase your own Karmik decals visit:https://karmikoutdoors.com/Don't forget to use Pr...
2021-04-071h 13The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT: 33 Fly Presentation and Fighting Trout with Domenick Swentosky from Troutbitten.In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Domenick Swentosky from central Pennsylvania. Domenick is a fly fishing guide and the creator of Troutbitten, a website with over six hundred articles dedicated to sharing the joys of being on a trout stream and teaching tactics for putting more fish in the net. We discuss Domenick’s approach to nymphing, fly presentation, hook sets, and fighting fish.Domenick's articles at Troutbitten are an incredible resource. If you want to read more about the tactics that Domenick believes in, or schedule a guided trip, visit Troutbitten at:https://troutbitten.com/
2021-03-311h 32The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 32: Maine Brook Trout with Nate TowerIn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Nate Tower from central Maine. Nate’s passion for fly fishing began through his involvement in Trout unlimited as a teenager and continued as he pursued school and a career in the outdoors. Now, with a budding guiding career, he has no plans on leaving his home state. We discuss how he targets trophy brook trout, and some of the unique conservation issues in this wild place.If you want to find out more about Nate or schedule a guided trip, visit his website:https://www.heritagewaters-maineguide.com/O...
2021-03-241h 06The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 31: The Bighorn River with Pete ShanafeltIn this episode we Wadeouthere with Pete Shanafelt from Fort Smith, MT. Pete followed his dream to become a fly fishing guide out of high school and eventually became one of the youngest shop owners in the west at the Bighorn Angler. We discuss the Bighorn River, fishing dries, and how water temperature affects fishing.If you are planning a fly fishing trip to the Bighorn River, check out the Bighorn Angler fly shop and guide service for guided trips, lodging, drift boat rentals, or all inclusive packages.https://bighornangler.com/If you wa...
2021-03-171h 10The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 30: The Creative Journey and Fly Fishing Art with A.D. MaddoxIn this Episode we Wadeoutthere with A.D. Maddox from Livingston, Montana. A.D. is a fly fishing artist who has been painting all her life, and is passionate about helping others on their own creative journeys. Her unique style of oil painting captures the beauty of trout in their natural environment. We discuss the importance action and how to foster confidence through your work, why self-invalidation is so toxic, and how she recently re-discovered her love of fishing.If you want to view or purchase A.D. Maddox's art, visit her website at:https://www.adma...
2021-03-101h 30The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 29: The Little Red River with Rebecca LentzIn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Rebecca Lentz from central Arkansas. Rebecca’s passion for fly fishing began with some of the more therapeutic aspects of the sport and have become a full blown obsession that she shares through her social media as @Ladyanglerlentz. We discuss her journey into fly fishing, the Little Red River in Northern Arkansas, and a story about the importance of positive vibes.If you want to find out more about Rebecca, follow her on Instagram @ladyanglerlentzIf you want more information on some of the topics we discussed try reading thes...
2021-03-031h 03The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 28: The Arkansas River and Fly Tying with Hopper Juan RamirezIn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Hopper Juan Ramirez from Colorado Springs, CO. Juan is a passionate and accomplished fly tyer and guide on the South Platte and Arkansas Rivers. We discuss fly pattern theory, the Arkansas River, and how sometimes it pays to Wadeoutthere. If you want to find out more about Juan you can find him on Facebook or follow him on Instagram at @hopperjuan_fly_fishing. Also check out his website:https://hopperjuan.com/To schedule a guided trip visit:https://anglerscovey.com/https://www.royalgorgeanglers.com/If yo...
2021-02-241h 18The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 27: The Bitterroot River with Randy MacLean and Chad WilliamsIn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Randy Maclean and Chad Williams from Total Outfitters fly shop and guide service in Lolo Montana and the Bitterroot Valley. We discuss the Bitterroot River and the relationship between a guide, the river, and those who are “destined to become anglers.”If you want to schedule a guided trip with Total-Outfitters in the Bitterroot Valley in Montana, contact the fly shop at:https://www.total-outfitters.com/To purchase gear from their online shop go to:https://www.total-outfitters.shop/For more fly fishing stories, lessons learn...
2021-02-171h 15The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 26: Streamers in Pocket Water on the Sevier River with Steve DawsonIn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Steve Dawson from Southern Utah. Steve traded his career as a musician for that of a fly fishing guide and owner of Circle Valley Anglers guide service. We discuss the Sevier River and fishing pocket water in small streams with streamers. If you want to learn more about fly fishing in Southern Utah or schedule a guided trip with Circle Valley Anglers, contact Steve Dawson at:http://www.circlevalleyanglers.com/Here is Steve's recommended book about western flies:https://www.amazon.com/Hatch-Guide-Western-Streams-Schollmeyer/dp/1571881093If...
2021-02-1057 minThe Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 25: Upper Delaware River with Anita CoultonIn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Anita Coulton from West Milford, New Jersey. Anita began fly fishing in the 90s as a mother of two, and quickly fell in love, eventually becoming a guide. We discuss the Upper Delaware River, teaching beginner anglers, and mousing for monster browns at night. If you want to find out more about Anita Coulton you can find her on Facebook or follow her on Instagram at @flyguideanita. To learn more about fly fishing the Upper Delaware or to schedule a guided trip check out:http://crosscurrentguideservice.com/http...
2021-02-031h 11The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 24: Redefining Failure and the Pigeon River with Jamie CragwallIn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Jamie Cragwall from Denver, CO. Jamie’s passion for fly fishing began in the Smoky Mountains and continues today in Colorado. We discuss how fly fishing has helped her competitive spirit re-define how she views failure, the importance of passing on knowledge, and what makes a great net man or woman.If you want to find out more about Jamie, follow her on Instagram at @redonthefly.If you want more information on some of the topics we discussed try reading these blog posts from Wadeoutthere:https://wadeoutthere.com/a-fl...
2021-01-271h 08The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 23: Perseverance and Lees Ferry on the Colorado River with Adem CancholaIn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Adem Canchola from Northern Arizona. Adem turned to fly fishing as a young man with a rough past and eventually transitioned from his corporate job to starting his own fly fishing company, Itsetyoufreeoutdoors. We discuss overcoming obstacles on and off the river and the Colorado River at Lees Ferry.If you want to learn more about the products and veteran programs we discussed at Itsetyoufreeoutdoors, you can follow them on Instagram at @itsetyoufreeoutdoors or check out their website:www.itsetyoufreeoutdoors.comFor more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, an...
2021-01-201h 14The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 22: Change, Adaptation, and the Farmington River with Sean MonaghanIn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Sean Monaghan from Patterson NY. Sean’s unusual path into fly fishing began in Maine while attending school, and led him to chasing trout in the areas of NY and CT where he now lives and works as a plumber. We discuss the good and bad of fishing the same waters, the Farmington River, and the importance of change and adaptation on a trout stream.If you want to find out more about Sean, the flies he ties, and the waters he fishes, follow him on Instagram at @monaghan1241.Plan...
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The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 21: Winter Fly Fishing, South Platte River, and "The Day I Disremembered" with Chris HansonIn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Chris Hanson. Chris grew up racing sled dogs in Minnesota and Alaska and eventually ended up in Colorado where he fell in love with fly fishing – and still braves the cold. We discuss why he enjoys fishing Eleven Mile Canyon in the winter as well as the upcoming release of his short film, “The Day I Disremembered," about his own special journey into fly fishing.Follow Chris's fly fishing on Instagram at @chrisjhanson Or visit Chris Hanson.com to learn more about his work and view his fly fis...
2021-01-061h 21The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 20: Photography and the Upper Delaware River with James ManningIn this episode we Wadeoutthere with James Manning. James is a firefighter, fly fisherman, and photographer in the New York area. We discuss James’ passion for storytelling through photography, some of the common threads between photography and fly fishing, and the Upper Delaware River.If you want to find out more about James and view his photography, follow him on Instagram at @theanglerslensOr, check out some of the work he has done at the following links:https://flylordsmag.com/how-to-fly-fish-for-bluefish/https://www.forbes.com/sites/guymartin/2020/07/15/proper-socially-distanced-hamptons-sport-premier-fly-fishing-captain-paul-dixon-hauls-the-billionaires-to-the-bass/?sh=2e65e90d7ac...
2020-12-301h 18The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 19: Sight Fishing the South Platte River with Jack ShirkIn this Episode we Wadeoutthere with Jack Shirk from Colorado Springs Colorado. We discuss sight fishing on the South Platte River and what to look for during the spawn to keep our trout populations thriving.If you want to find out more about Jack and the tactics he uses to catch amazing trout in Colorado, follow him on Instagram at @jackshirkflyfishingIf you want more information on some of the topics we discussed try reading these blog posts from Wadeoutthere:https://wadeoutthere.com/emergers-four-ways-to-fish-the-forgotten-fly/https://wadeoutthere.com/seven-tips-for-spotting-trout/https://wadeoutthere.com/sight-fishing-part-1...
2020-12-231h 22The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 18: Children's Book Down by the River with Andy WeinerIn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Andy Weiner. Andy is the author of the fly fishing children’s book, Down by the River. We discuss the themes of the book, fly fishing with family, and some of his lessons learned for the traveling fly fisher.To learn more about Andy and the book, or to buy a copy for your family, check out his website:http://www.downbytheriverbook.com/For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at: https://wadeoutthere.com/Visit WadeO...
2020-12-161h 06The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT 17: Veterans in Fly Fishing with Son TaoIn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Son Tao from Colorado Springs, Colorado. Son joined the Army after 911, and has been serving for 19 years in the active duty infantry. He has deployed to combat 6 times. Son shares his own story of how fly fishing helped him battle the demons he brought back from combat, and why fly fishing is a powerful tool in helping veterans find peace. We also discuss fly tying with children and the South Platte River. I want to thank Son for having the courage to talk about veteran issues in such a personal and meani...
2020-12-091h 14The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT #16: Wild Trout in Northeast Pennsylvania with Wade PrattIn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Wade Pratt from Brick New Jersey. Wade is a teacher who returned to fly fishing to find balance in his life and never looked back. We discuss his simplistic approach to fly fishing and fly tying, and the streams of South Eastern Pennsylvania where he chases wild trout.If you want to learn more about Wade you can follow him on Instagram at @wpflyfishingFor more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at: https://wadeoutthere.com/Visit Wad...
2020-12-021h 17The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT #15: Saltwater Fly Fishing Montauk New York with Brendan GomezIn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Brendan Gomez. Brendan is a NYC firefighter who shares his love of fly fishing through his Instagram page @thesaltystache. We discuss saltwater fly fishing for Bluefish, Stripers, and False Albacore as well as the importance of conservation and catch and release in the Montauk New York fishery.If you want to learn more about Brendan you can follow him on Instagram @thesaltystacheCheck out The Compleat Angler Fly Shop for more information or gear to get you started salt water fly fishing:https://www.compleatangleronline.com/Fo...
2020-11-251h 24The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT #14: Women in Fly Fishing and the Gallatin River with Kenzie QuinnIn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Kenzie Quinn from Bozeman Montana. Kenzie’s passion for women supporting women in fly fishing motivated her to start the Instagram group Women on the River Collective. We discuss fly fishing’s relationship with mental health, women in fly fishing, and the Gallatin River.To learn more about Kenzie and find women pursuing their passion for fly fishing follow her Instagram group @womenontherivercollective. For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at: https://wadeoutthere.com/Visit
2020-11-181h 14The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT #13: Fly Rods and the Bighole River with Derek StewartIn this Episode we Wadeoutthere with Derek Stewart from Butte Montana. Derek transformed his long time love of fly fishing and passion for building fly rods into his own business, Native Rod Co, with a commitment to creating American Made - Montana Built fly rods. We discuss fly rods and streamer fishing on the Bighole River.If you want to learn more about Derek and the rods he builds, or pick up a Native Fly Rod for your own, head over to Native Fly Co:https://nativerodco.com/For more fly fishing stories, lessons le...
2020-11-111h 07The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT #12: Colorado River and Hook Sets with Joshua KellyIn this episode we Wadeouthere with Joshua Kelly from @peglegoutdoors. Josh is a USMC combat veteran who lost his leg in Afghanistan and now heals himself and others as a fly fishing and elk hunting guide in Colorado. We discuss the Colorado River, the art of hooksets, and veterans on the water.To learn more about Josh, follow him on Instagram at @peglegoutdoors. To find out more about helping veterans on the water and beyond check out these organizations:https://warriorsandquietwaters.org/https://projecthealingwaters.org/https://semperfifund.org/https://www.wwfs.org...
2020-11-041h 06The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT #11: Targeting Big Trout in the Small Streams of Pennsylvania with Josh StewartIn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Josh Stewart from Southwestern Pennsylvania. Josh is a small stream junkie who loves targeting big trout. We discuss techniques for discovering remote waters that might hold these trophy fish and the tactics he uses for hooking up and landing them. To find out more about Josh Stewart and watch his adventures with huge trout follow him on Instagram at Trout.stew and check out his YouTube Video "Chasing a Stream": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9oW4Vqt2Yk&feature=shareHere are a few of the too...
2020-10-281h 10The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT #10: Beginner Fly Tying with Tim CammisaIn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Tim Cammisa from Trout and Feather. Tim has been an avid fly tyer and fisherman nearly his entire life. We discuss beginner fly tying, fly fishing the streams of central Pennsylvania, and how an expert fly tyer preps his fly boxes for an upcoming fly fishing trip.To find out more about Tim Cammisa and learn about fly tying check out his website and YouTube Channel at: http://www.troutandfeather.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYiYjUcBw2AS_kzMq4S-rlQIf you want more information on some of th...
2020-10-211h 18The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT #9: The Madison River and Work-Fish Balance with Culley LandgaardOn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Culley Landgaard from Ennis Montana. Culley is a student at Montana State University and the founder of Skyblastersoutdoors with the goal of promoting fly fishing and western hunting. We discuss work-fish balance, the Madison River, and the relationship between the public’s interests and private land and water rights.To find out more about Culley or read his articles on conservation and Montana fly fishing, follow him on Instagram at Skyblasters or check out his website at:https://www.skyblastersoutdoors.com/If you want more information on some of t...
2020-10-141h 14The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT #8: The Colorado River, Self Esteem, and Expectation Management with Betha CochranOn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Betha Cochran from Granby Colorado. Betha is a fly fishing guide with a passion for teaching children. We discuss expectation management, self esteem, the Colorado River, and perseverance in getting your flies down to a big trout.To find out more about Betha follow her on Instagram at bethawentfishing or schedule a guided trip (she loves guiding kids too) on the Colorado River or Rocky Mountain National Park at:https://www.kirksflyshopgrandlake.com/If you want more information on some of the topics we discussed try reading these bl...
2020-10-071h 29The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT #7: North Toe River and Native Appalachian Brook Trout with Ryan McKinneyOn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Ryan McKinney. Ryan is a passionate fly fisherman from North Carolina. We discuss the North Toe River (00:10:24), native Brook Trout (00:30:09), and rock hoping along the small creeks of the Appalachian Mountains (00:48:16).To find out more about Ryan follow him on Instagram and Facebook at Appalachianhookset.If you want to search for the blue lines of the Appalachian Mountains for native brook trout (specks) check out this link:https://www.ncpaws.org/ncwrcmaps/fishingareasFor more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog an...
2020-09-301h 11The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT #6: Yakima River with Todd FuchigamiOn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Todd Fuchigami from Ellensburg Washington. Todd is the owner of the Ellensburg Angler fly fishing outfitter, a fly fishing guide, and a veteran who served as a combat medic. We discuss the Yakima River in Central Washington (00:17:43), fighting big fish from a drift boat (00:39:53), and techniques for targeting trout with terrestrials (00:49:43). To plan a trip or learn more about fly fishing in Central Washington visit the Ellensburg Angler at: https://ellensburgangler.com/Look for water flows on the Yakima here: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/wa/nwis/uv/?site_no=1...
2020-09-231h 14The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT #5: The South Platte and Fishing Photography with Rob HerrmannIn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Rob Herrmann from Arvada, Colorado, just outside of Denver. Rob is a full time photographer whose adventurous spirit help him capture the outdoors and fly fishing year round. We discuss techniques for photographing our own fly fishing memories (00:19:10), some of the differences between the various sections of the South Platte River (00:34:55), and chasing trout in cold weather…really cold weather (00:46:49).For more about Rob Herrmann and his artistic photography visit his website at:https://robherrmann.myportfolio.com/Check out more fly fishing stories, lessons learned and artwork at my b...
2020-09-161h 17The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT #4: Lake Run Trout in the Great Lake Tributaries and Fingerlakes with Steve PopenOn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Steve Popen. Steve is an owner and guide at TroutItOut, as well as a youth pastor and gym teacher. We discuss inland and lake run trout in the Great Lakes Tributaries and Fingerlakes located throughout Western and Central Upstate New York (00:11:09), mentoring young folks on the river (00:28:37), and techniques for methodically covering water on a trout stream (00:40:00).Find out more about Steve or book a trip at his website:https://troutitout.wordpress.com/Check out more fly fishing stories, lessons learned and artwork at my website:https://wa...
2020-09-091h 11The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT #3: Starting Out and the Bitterroot River with Amanda JensenOn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Amanda Jensen from Stevensville MT in the Bitteroot Valley. Amanda is fairly new to fly fishing, but you wouldn’t know it with some of the trout she nets. We discuss overcoming some of the intimidating aspects of fly fishing in the beginning (00:04:07), the Bitterroot River (00:19:21), and her thoughts on getting young women involved in the sport (00:56:34). She also explains how the Mayfly Project helps foster children through fly fishing (01:00:44). For more information on some topics we discussed check out the following links:https://wadeoutthere.com/dont-fear-the-skunk-part-1-of-2-it-happens/h...
2020-08-271h 07The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing PodcastWOT #2: Mindfulness on the River with Nic JovanovichOn this episode we Wadeoutthere with Nic Jovanovich. Nic is a fly fishing guide in Idaho and Montana, the founder and owner of the outdoor clothing company Downstream Adventurewear, and a voracious student of the human mind. We discuss mindfulness on the river (00:16:00), fly fishing close to Boise Idaho (00:31:44), and some advice for beginners in a drift boat (00:54:51). Learn more about Nic Jovanovich and find some outstanding fly fishing clothing at Downstream Adventurewear:https://www.downstreamwear.com/For more stories and lessons learned check out my blog:https://wadeoutthere.com/Visit ...
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