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The Destination Angler PodcastDrinking the Water with Brian OaklandOur destination is a whirlwind tour of the world’s top fly-fishing adventures with seasoned traveler, expert fly angler, and founder of Got Fishing, a hosted travel company that connects anglers with unforgettable destinations. We’ll explore legendary spots including Jurassic Lake in Argentina, Alaska, the Middle Fork of the Salmon River, Christmas Island, and Ascension Bay in Mexico. Along the way, Brian shares insider tips on choosing the right booking agency, what to watch for when booking a lodge yourself, plus tips on gear and travel, great stories, and how to pick the best dates for your tri...2025-04-241h 31The Destination Angler PodcastHidden Gems of West Virginia with Curtis FlemingOur destination is wild and rugged West Virginia with master storyteller, Curtis Fleming, founder and host of the hit TV and YouTube series Fly Rod Chronicles. Often overlooked, West Virginia boasts hundreds of miles of wild trout streams offering endless opportunities to discover those hidden gems every angler dreams of. Born and raised in WV, Curtis is living the dream, having fished and filmed in over 280 locations around the world, but is it all fun and fly fishing? Find out as Curtis takes us behind the scenes and shares what it’s like to host a reality TV...2024-11-071h 21The Destination Angler PodcastJaguars, Tapirs, and Golden Dorado in Bolivia with Marcelo PerezOur destination is the remote Tsimane region of Bolivia in pursuit of the savage and powerful Golden Dorado with Marcelo Perez, founder, and CEO of Untamed Angler and the Tsimane Lodge. The Tsimane region sits at the base of the Andes mountains, hundreds of miles from civilization, where mountain streams run clear and fast, and fly anglers can sight-cast for voracious Dorado reaching upwards of 40 lbs. Marcelo grew up in Argentina fishing the jungles for Dorado and found his passion in building remote jungle fly fishing lodges. Join us as Marcelo explains why Dorado should be on every...2024-10-241h 25The Destination Angler PodcastExploring Michigan's Trout-Infested Upper Peninsula with Tim SchulzOur destination is the untamed Upper Peninsula of Michigan with expert fly angler, author, and guide, Tim Schulz, who tours this vastly underrated corner of the US. With over 12,000 miles of trout streams, the UP is a fly fishing mecca waiting to be discovered. Tim’s been wetting a line here for 30 years and gives us a whirlwind tour of the Two Hearted, Escanaba, Ontonagon, Otter, and Huron mountains, to name a few. Tim’s a professor at Michigan Tech and guides for Rivers North Guide Service in his spare time. His latest book is A Cast Away in...2024-09-261h 28The Destination Angler PodcastLogs, Hogs, and World Records on the South Holston River with Jason McReynoldsOur destination is the famed South Holston River with expert fly angler and guide, Jason McReynolds, owner of Flying So Ho Guide Service, Bristol, TN. The South Holston is considered one of the top tailwaters in the country, known primarily for trophy brown trout and stripers but also world-class hybrids and smallmouth. Using a streamer fishing strategy that has been dialed in over 30 years, Jason and his wife hold several IGFA world records. Jason shares stories of bait balls and stripers, Browns and broken rods, and why the hot water line is your key to success. He also...2024-09-121h 18
The Destination Angler PodcastAdventures Podcast: Colorado Carp with Dylan MolnarDestination Angler Adventures Podcast Dylan shares some pro tips on carp fishing, girlfriends, and his work to fish lifestyle in Colorado. If you’ve wondered about carp on the fly, then this episode is for you. With Host, Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes. Become a subscriber Pictures from Dylan @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram Check out Dylan on social media: Instagram: @dylanmolnar Destination Angler: · Destination Angler Gear – T-shirts, Hats, Artwork · Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast: @Destina...2023-12-0720 minThe Destination Angler PodcastGood Vibes on the San Juan River with Rod Coddington Our destination is the legendary San Juan River in Northern New Mexico with expert guide and fly angler, Rob Coddington, Duranglers Fly Shop, Durango Colorado. The San Juan River is considered one of THE top tailwaters in America due to the sheer numbers and size of trout. Rob played college baseball and spent his summers trout fishing in Jackson hole. He and his wife moved to Durango 24 years ago where he teaches history, coaches baseball, and guides full time in the summers. Today Rob shares stories of giant fish, the famous ant fall, midge fishing tips, and why...2023-08-241h 30The Destination Angler PodcastCracking the Code in the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area with Erin Crider Our destination is the Indian Peaks Wilderness area in Central Colorado with Erin Crider, Founder of Uncharted Outdoorswomen, Blackhawk, Colorado. About an hour from Denver, Indian Peaks is a roadless wilderness crisscrossed by over 100 miles of trails on or near the Continental Divide with dozens of alpine lakes and streams for the adventuresome angler. As a former private wealth advisor out of NYC, Erin has made it her life’s mission to break down barriers in the outdoors for women. Her company employs over 30 all-female hunting, fishing, and hiking guides in Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, and Oregon. Today Erin di...2023-07-271h 22The Destination Angler PodcastCutthroat Adventure on the Middle Fork Salmon River with Guy Robins Our destination is the Middle Fork of the Salmon River with veteran fly fishing and adventure guide Guy Robins, Silver Creek Outfitters, Ketchum, Idaho. Considered one of the most rugged and isolated adventure trips in the lower 48, the Middle Fork is famous for a 6-day, 100-mile float through the massive Frank Church Wilderness area. Here you will find some of the most stunning scenery in the West; beautiful canyons, emerald-green pools, great whitewater, and hungry native Westslope Cutthroat trout that love to look up. Guy has been floating the Middle Fork for 30 years and leading adventure trips for 4...2023-07-131h 15The Destination Angler PodcastSight Casting the Rugged and Remote Devils River in Texas with Kevin Stubbs Our Destination is the rugged and remote Devils River in Southwest Texas with Kevin Stubbs, Expedition Outfitters, New Braunfels, Texas. The Devils River is known for gin clear, spring-fed water that offers unmatched sight fishing for Smallmouth and Largemouth bass. A Texas native, Kevin has been guiding this area for 20 years. As a young man, he moved to Colorado to train bird dogs and fly fish, then Seattle to work for a NASCAR team that went bankrupt crashing too many cars. Kevin was destined for guiding as he soon learned sitting behind a desk. Kevin breaks down th...2023-06-291h 24The Destination Angler PodcastBlack Hills Stealth with Hans Stephenson Our destination is Rapid Creek in the Black Hills with Hans Stephenson, owner of Dakota Angler & Outfitter, Rapid City, South Dakota. Steeped in history, the Black Hills are a small stream fly fishing mecca with great public access, wild trout, and a variety of water types including freestones, spring creeks, tailwaters, and mountain meadows. Hans gives us a rundown of Rapid Creek, top fly patterns, tips on adjusting for high gradient streams, and what motorcycles, fly fishing, and snoop dog have in common, plus the challenges new mining claims are creating for the fishery. Bonus: listen...2023-06-151h 16The Destination Angler PodcastSlinging Meat on the Clarion River with Don Cameroni Our destination is fly fishing the wild and scenic Clarion River with trophy brown Trout hunter, Don Cameroni, Brown Trout Addiction Guide Service, Ridgeway, PA. The Clarion River might just be the most underrated fly-fishing destination in the state. Years ago, the Clarion was a mess, but starting in the 1980s, a massive clean-up effort began and today the water below Johnsonburg may be some of the best trophy brown trout water in the State. Don grew up just 60 yards from the Bighorn River and moved to the Clarion when he was 11. Now he makes his living guidi...2023-06-011h 09The Destination Angler PodcastBonefish, Permit and the Cuban Experience with Matt Sprecher Our destination is Cayo Cruz on the north shore of Cuba with Matt Sprecher, Alaska Steelhead Co. Cuba is quickly gaining a reputation as THE place for fly-fishing for world-class Permit and Bonefish reminiscent of the Florida Keys 60-70 years ago. Large schools of unpressured trophy fish and enormous flats mean fly fishing so good it borders on chaos. About our guest, after dropping out of college, Matt moved to Colorado and became a house painter. Along the way, he picked up a fly rod working as a rookie guide in Vail, eventually starting his own fly shop...2023-05-181h 17The Destination Angler PodcastBugs Hatching in the Cupholders on the White River Arkansas with Chad Johnson.Our destination is fly-fishing the mighty White River in Northern, Arkansas with Chad Johnson, owner of CJ’s White River Outfitter. The White River below Bull Shoals Dam offers over 55 miles of quality trout water and is world-famous for Brown trout the size of your leg, including 38 lb. brown trout caught just a few years ago. Chad grew up in Mississippi catfishing on the Perl River until he was invited on a weekend fly-fishing trip to Arkansas. Even after catching only 4 trout, he became obsessed with fly fishing, moved to Arkansas to work at Dally’s Ozark Fly Fish...2023-05-0442 minThe Destination Angler PodcastNever Say Never on the Kern River with Guy Jeans Our destination is fly fishing the wild and scenic Kern River with Guy Jeans, owner of Kern River Fly Shop, Kernville, California. Emerging from the shadow of Mt Whitney in Sequoia National Forrest, the Kern flows 165 miles through some of the most beautiful country in California and is home to 3 native species including the world-famous Golden Trout. Guy grew up as a surfer kid in Ventura, playing music, washing windows, and guiding part-time on the Kern while sleeping in his truck. After selling his business, he started his fly shop and now guides, writes fly fishing articles, teach...2023-04-201h 18The Destination Angler PodcastOff the Grid in the Maine North Woods with Nate Tower Our destination is the Maine North Woods with Nate Tower, owner of Heritage Waters Guide Service. If you’re looking for an off-the-grid, unpressured fly-fishing experience, then the Maine North Woods is it. Encompassing over 3.5 million acres, these unspoiled waters are home to healthy, intact populations of wild and hungry native Brook trout and salmon. After a life-changing trip to Montana as a teenager and a basketball coach who taught him to cast, Nate knew he was destined to make fly fishing his life’s passion. Today, Nate runs his guiding business and gives us a rundown of the a...2023-04-061h 27The Destination Angler PodcastLiving the Dream in Twin Bridges, Montana with Jerry Kustich Our destination is Twin Bridges, Montana otherwise known as trout mecca, with author, expert fly angler, and bamboo rod builder, Jerry Kustich, founder of Sweetgrass Rods. Some of the most fabled trout streams in the world converge on Twin Bridges—the Ruby, the Big Hole, the Beaverhead, and the Jefferson. Jerry has fly-fished these rivers for 30 years while building over 15,000 fly rods for Winston, then Sweetgrass Rods. He has written books and articles including the classic Fly Fishing for Great Lakes Steelhead, Around the Next Bend, and his latest, Holy Water. Today, he shares strategies for following the ha...2023-03-231h 23The Destination Angler PodcastSerenity on the Wild & Scenic Manistee River with Brian “Koz” KozminskiOur destination is northern Michigan and the wild and Scenic Manistee River with Brian “Koz” Kozminski, owner of True North Trout. Nestled in the Huron-Manistee National Forest, the Manistee flows over 200 miles where anglers can tangle with big Browns, epic hatches, and superb Salmon and Steelhead runs. Koz has been fly fishing these rivers for over 30 years, but at one time, was tending bar and living on the streets until fly fishing saved him. Now he runs his guiding business from Boyne City which is ground zero for some of the finest trout fishing in the country. Koz gives us the r...2023-03-091h 10The Destination Angler PodcastBears, Rainbows, and fly fishing the Alaskan backcountry with Abe Blair Our destination is Intricate Bay Lodge on Lake Iliamna, Alaska with backcountry fly fishing guide and professional photographer, Abe Blair, Manager of “The Outpost”. Lake Iliamna is the 8th largest lake in North America and boasts the largest sockeye salmon run in the world, not to mention a dozen of the finest rainbow rivers in Alaska and plenty of bears. Abe grew up in Oregon where he discovered fly fishing and had a life-changing injury at age 18 when he shattered his skull in a go-cart accident. Fortunately, he made a full recovery and has been fly fishing and pho...2023-02-231h 24The Destination Angler PodcastFly Fishing the Grand and Rugged Wind River Range with George Hunker Our destination is the grand and rugged Wind River Range in central Wyoming, with backcountry guide, George Hunker, Sweetwater Fishing Expeditions, Lander, Wyoming. The Winds stretch 100 miles north to south, encompassing 3 wilderness areas, and are absolutely loaded with remote alpine lakes – over 2,000 – and the largest Golden Trout in the West. As an Orvis-endorsed guide, George and his son run remote alpine trips to beautiful and uncrowded places. With 50 years of experience in these mountains, George explains where and how to fish the Winds, how to beat the crowds, and a rundown on the elusive Golden Trout. Stick around to th...2023-02-091h 19The Destination Angler PodcastMaking Memories on the Western Native Trout Challenge with Ben and Oliver SheridanToday our destination is the 12 States in the Western Native Trout Challenge with trout challenge completers, Ben and Oliver Sheridan, Phoenix, Arizona. Previously a guide on the Upper Delaware, Ben decided to tackle the Trout Challenge to spend time with his teenage son, Oliver. After 3 years and thousands of miles, Ben has completed all 3 levels of the trout challenge, netting an impressive 18 species of trout in 12 different states. His son Oliver is the first to complete stages 1 and 2 of the challenge, catching 12 species in 8 states. Together, they’ve encountered moose and bears, remote alpine lakes, dangerous mountain roads...2023-01-261h 18The Destination Angler PodcastBig Trout with Big T on the Soque RiverOur destination is the Soque River in northern Georgia with Stephen Tomasovich, better known as Big T, owner of Soque River Outfitters, Clarkesville GA. Just an hour or two north of Atlanta, the Soque is loaded with big Rainbows, is easy to wade, and offers excellent year-round angling. A competition angler, Big T shares how to size up a stream, make the right adjustments, the tricks big trout play, top confidence flies, and an overview of the top streams and tailwaters in the area including one you’ve probably never heard of. Stick around to the end for a g...2023-01-121h 17The Destination Angler PodcastA Lake a Day in British Columbia with Phil RowleyOur destination is the Kamloops and Cariboo regions of British Columbia with world-renown Stillwater expert and award-winning author, Phil Rowley. With over 20,000 lakes, British Columbia is a veritable wonderland for the Stillwater angler. Phil has been fly fishing these lakes for 40 years and has appeared on numerous TV shows, written books, and articles such as The Orvis Guide to Stillwater Trout Fishing. He gives us a great overview of stillwater fishing including trout behavior, lake biology, the importance of chironomids and other food sources, gear and techniques you’ll need, along with some epic stories of huge rainbo...2022-12-291h 18The Destination Angler PodcastStealth and Stories from the Davidson River with Kevin HowellOur destination is Western North Carolina and the world-famous Davidson River with competition angler, author, and fly designer, Kevin Howell, owner of Davidson River Outfitters. Nestled in the Pisgah National Forest, the Davidson is known for great public access, beautiful scenery, and large, weary trout requiring light tippets and an ultra-stealthy approach. Kevin has been guiding these waters for 40 years, has been featured on Trout Unlimited Television and Fly Fishing America, won fly fishing competitions, and authored or co-authored 5 books on fly fishing and fly tying. Kevin gives an overview of the Davidson, his top fly patterns, and...2022-12-151h 03The Destination Angler PodcastQuestioning Sanity for Permit in BelizeOur destination is beautiful Belize for the ultimate challenge on a fly rod – Permit! With celebrated guide, Wil Flack, owner of the Belize Permit Club. Belize is a top destination for Permit with over 250 square miles of flats and the world’s second-largest barrier reef. A British Columbia native, Wil’s has fished all over the world and has been living and guiding in Belize for the past 15 years. He gives us a great rundown on Belize from top to bottom and explains why it’s a special kind of angler who dares to chase the ghost of flats fish...2022-12-011h 06The Destination Angler PodcastHard Fighting Trout on the North Fork of the Shoshone River with Tim WadeOur Destination is the legendary North Fork of the Shoshone River with expert fly angler, guide and outfitter, Tim Wade, owner of North Fork Anglers in historic, Cody, Wyoming. Rated as a Top 10 river to fly fish in the northern Rockies, this freestone steam flows through some of the prettiest scenery in the West. Known for prolific hatches, tough wading, and large hard fighting trout averaging 16-18”, you better keep your head on a swivel because this is also Grizzly country. Tim is an Umpqua Signature tyer and has been featured in ESPN’S Fly Fishing America, TNN Outd...2022-11-181h 20The Destination Angler PodcastAlpine lakes, llamas, and the Lost River Basin in Central Idaho with John HeckelOur destination is the alpine lakes of Central Idaho, and our guest is John Heckel, Regional Fisheries Biologist for Idaho Fish and Game. Idaho boasts the largest intact wilderness area in the lower 48. And the Lost River drainage is home to dozens and dozens of remote and rugged alpine lakes chock full of hungry trout. John is an avid outdoorsman who loves chasing trout, upland birds, and big game. He’s fished nearly every lake in this area and gives us a mini-course on locating the best lakes, tips on fly fishing alpine lakes, and stories of close...2022-11-031h 14The Destination Angler PodcastStealth on Seneca Creek with David ThorneOur destination is spectacular Seneca Creek in West Virginia with guest, David Thorne, head Coldwater Fisheries Biologist and stream Habitat Coordinator for the State. You may not think of West Virginia as a trout fishing mecca, but this state is loaded – over 5,000 miles of trout streams – and Seneca Creek may just be the crown jewel. Listed on the Trout Unlimited 100 Best Trout Streams, Seneca Creek offers a remote and intimate experience of mostly wild trout, magnificent hatches, beautiful scenery, and cold spring water all summer long. It’s time to put West Virginia on your bucket list! Bonus: top...2022-10-201h 19The Destination Angler PodcastGrowing Up Montana -- the Gallatin River, Part 2 with Brian KimmelOur destination is Part 2 of the Gallatin River with competition angler and guide, Brian Kimmel, Bozeman, Montana. Ever wonder what it was like to grow up in Montana before interstates and the fly-fishing boom? Brian spent his childhood in Billings living the sportsman’s life with his brother and his dad fishing the great rivers of SW Montana. In this episode, you’ll hear stories of bears, the first felt-soled waders, Yvonne Chouinard, and parenting, Montana-style. Also, which Gallatin tributaries are best, how the Beaverhead and Jefferson are doing, and an update on the Yellowstone after the flood. S...2022-10-0655 minThe Destination Angler PodcastA River for Everyone – the Gallatin, Part I with Brian KimmelOur destination is the Gallatin River with competition angler and guide, Brian Kimmel, Bozeman, Montana. Starting in Yellowstone Park, the Gallatin flows 100 miles through some of the most gorgeous alpine meadows, canyons, valleys, and farmland on the planet. Here you’ll find high trout populations, incredible hatches, and great public access. Brian has been guiding this river for 25 years and coaches the USA Youth Fly Fishing Team. In this episode, Brian gives a great overview of the Gallatin from top to bottom, his philosophy on teaching kids, stories from the filming of the River Runs Through It, and a ve...2022-09-2255 minThe Destination Angler PodcastRiver Therapy on the Deschutes River Elke and Alysia LittleleafOur destination is the famed Deschutes River in central Oregon with Elke and Alysia Littleleaf, Littleleaf Guide Service. Considered one of the premier fisheries in the Pacific Northwest, the Deschutes is the largest spring-fed river in America, famed for incredible insect hatches, dense trout populations, and fast growth rates. Elke and Alysia are from the Warm Springs Wasco reservation and may be the only native American fly fishing guide couple in America. They give us an inside look at the 35-mile tribal side of the river, top hatches, flies, spey fishing, and their perspective on Native American life. Also, stor...2022-09-081h 08The Destination Angler PodcastTalking Technical on the Yakima River with Joe RotterOur destination is the Yakima River in central Washington with fly fishing guide, outfitter, and instructor Joe Rotter, Reds Fly Shop, Ellensburg, WA. The Yakima has it all--big western hatches, wild fish that fight like steelhead, beautiful scenery, and cold water all summer long. It’s a technical fishery that requires casts to teacup-sized targets. Joe gives a master class on technical fly fishing. Stick around to the very end for a great story about an unwanted cliff diver who dropped in on Joe’s boat. With host, Steve Haigh Pictures of the Yakima River and Joe’s...2022-08-251h 22The Destination Angler PodcastFly Fishing Shangri-la: The McCloud River with Greg KennedyOur destination is Northern California and the beautiful and lush McCloud River, home of the most widely distributed trout in the world, the McCloud Rainbow, and the birthplace of tight line nymphing. With expert guide and fly angler, Greg Kennedy, Fish Kennedy Brothers. Designated a wild and scenic river, the McCloud is a remote and magical place. Greg covers top hatches, flies and techniques, public access including the Nature Conservancy property, plus stories of Golden Dorado in Bolivia, airborne steelhead, and the famous Bollibokka club. Stick around to the end for a great tip on a local resta...2022-08-111h 30The Destination Angler PodcastMan vs Fish: stories from Northern New Mexico and the Chama River with Taylor StreitToday our destination is the Rio Chama in Northern New Mexico with author, guide, and fly shop owner, Taylor Streit, Taos Fly Shop. Wild and remote, the Chama is a great summer hike-in fishery with freestone and tailwater sections where anglers can get away from the crowds. Taylor gives a stem-to-stern rundown of the Chama and regales us with tales of commune living in the 1960s, eating jackrabbits, the last grizzly bear, tame elk, getting lost, catching “old Walter” the 26” Brown Trout, Taos Pueblo and the Northern New Mexico vibe. With host, Steve Haigh Pictures...2022-07-281h 14The Destination Angler PodcastDry Flies and Streamers on the Upper Delaware River with Bruce MillerToday our destination is the world-famous Upper Delaware River and our guest is expert fly angler and guide, Bruce Miller, with the Delaware River Club. Just a few hours from New York City, the Upper Delaware is considered one of the best technical dry fly fisheries in the country. Bruce began fishing the Delaware in the 1970’s and bought his first drift boat 1985. He is now a self-described dry fly and streamer purist and has been guiding clients since 2007 after a career at IBM as a programmer. Bruce untangles the hatch chart and gives us the low d...2022-07-141h 09The Destination Angler PodcastThe Madison River with Dave KumlienOur destination is the famed Madison River in Southwest Montana with veteran outfitter, Dave Kumlien, founder of Montana Troutfitters. Southwest Montana is chock full of world-class water and the Madison River just may be the crown jewel. Designated a Blue-Ribbon trout stream, the Madison has it all--large trout and high fish counts, prolific hatches and incredible scenery, and of course the famous 50-mile riffle! Dave gives us the low down on the Madison from top to bottom and provides a unique perspective from his nearly 50 years of guiding and fighting for anglers, guides, and the rivers we love...2022-06-301h 26The Destination Angler PodcastA Good Drift on Idaho’s Silver Creek with Matt Miller and Erika PhillipsOur destination is Silver Creek in central Idaho with expert fly angler and author, Matt Miller, and biologist, Erika Phillips, with The Nature Conservancy. The Nature Conservancy operates an 881-acre open-to-the-public preserve on Silver Creek, one of the West’s most iconic spring creeks. It’s a magical place with crystal clear water, cloud-like hatches, and beautiful scenery, and yet many anglers depart humbled. Matt and Erika share why this may be, along with stories of botched casts, spooky trout, Jack Hemmingway, and tips on how to win the day on this challenging stream. Matt is director of scie...2022-06-161h 18The Destination Angler PodcastNew Zealand’s South Island: the land of the giants, with Mike KirkpatrickOur destination is the South Island of New Zealand where gin-clear water, pristine scenery, and giant trout are reality. Mike leads 4x4, hiking, and helicopter trips deep into the backcountry and gives a full rundown on the fly-fishing opportunities on the South Island, including the famous mouse hatch, their unique stream etiquette rules, and a master class on how to land giant trout on thin tippets. Could this be the finest sight fishing on the planet? You be the judge! With host, Steve Haigh Pictures of the South Island and Mike’s top fly picks: @Destinati...2022-06-021h 18The Destination Angler PodcastExperiences of a Lifetime from the Yellowstone Backcountry with Shane McClaflinOur destination is the backcountry of Yellowstone National Park with outfitter and expert fly angler, Shane McClaflin, Sunrise Pack Station. Shane has been guiding anglers into the backcountry for 30 years and shares stories of John Colter and Blackfeet Indians, mules and grizzly bears, and wolves eating fly rod cases, plus top backcountry fishing spots, must-have fly patterns, and an update on the Thorofare, the most remote region in the lower 48. So, saddle up the packhorses and the mules as we head into the backcountry for experiences of a lifetime. With Host, Steve Haigh Pictures of the Y...2022-05-191h 33The Destination Angler PodcastHardscrabble Smallmouth in the Ozarks with Ryan WalkerAnd today our destination is the Missouri Ozarks, and our guest is expert fly angler, guide, speaker, and passionate conversationist, Ryan Walker with Ozarks Smallmouth Fly Company. The Ozarks cover a vast area of southern Missouri and northern Arkansas and are known for an abundance of springs, wild rivers, waterfalls, lakes, caverns, and … Smallmouth! Ryan gives us the rundown on top streams including his home waters – the James River, techniques by the season, fly patterns Smallmouth love, and stories of Meanmouth bass. Bonus: Ryan’s Ozark Smallmouth Alliance conservation group. With Host, Steve Haigh Pictures of...2022-05-051h 17The Destination Angler PodcastMichigan’s Wild & Remote Two Hearted River with Brad PetzkeOur destination is the famed Two Hearted River in Michigan’s wild and remote Upper Peninsula with Brad Petzke, Rivers North Guide Service. The “UP” is a fly angler’s paradise with spring and fall salmon and steelhead, lake run browns, resident brook and brown trout, and even Atlantic Salmon. Looking for solitude? Brad dials us into the Two Hearted River, made famous by Ernest Hemingway, and shares stories of logjams and chainsaws, grouse hunting and bushwhacking, snowmobiles and thin ice. Bonus: Where to find the best coho and steelhead runs in the UP With Host, Steve H...2022-04-211h 15The Destination Angler PodcastTom Rosenbauer Part 2 on Vermont, Orvis, and LifeOur destination is Part 2 with the one and only Tom Rosenbauer, Chief Marketing Enthusiast for Orvis. Tom shares more tips on fly fishing Vermont for backcountry brookies and his life as an author, teacher, and fly-fishing evangelist. Plus, some great inside stories about his humble beginnings at Orvis and how people like Leigh Perkins (past CEO of Orvis) and others never gave up on him. Bonus: Tom’s surprising bucket list and a listener profile on the Ozarks. With Host, Steve Haigh Pictures from Tom @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook About Tom R...2022-04-0750 minThe Destination Angler PodcastChasing Brookies in Vermont with Tom Rosenbauer – Part 1Part 1 of our 2-part interview with Tom Rosenbauer, Chief Marketing Enthusiast, with the Orvis Company who covers small stream fishing in his home state of Vermont. Vermont is literally covered in wild brook trout and is a fly anglers' paradise. Hear about fly selection, rods, tippets, and other great tips from the master himself. Bonus: what NOT to carry into the backcountry so you can move fast and cover a lot of water. With Host, Steve Haigh Pictures from Tom @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook The Orvis Fly Fishing Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/p...2022-03-2450 minThe Destination Angler PodcastThe Wild & Scenic Metolius River with John Kreft, Riverkeeper FliesOur destination is the world-famous Metolius River in Central Oregon with expert fly angler, fly tier, and blogger, John Kreft, with Riverkeeper Flies. The Metolius is considered one of the most challenging streams in the West. Designated a Wild & Scenic river, it winds its way through the Deschutes National Forrest where prolific hatches and wary trout await the venturing angler. It’s a spring creek with healthy populations of rainbows and Bull Trout. John moved to Sisters Oregon to be close to his favorite river, the Metolius, which he’s been fishing for 50 years. He’s living the dream...2022-03-101h 13The Destination Angler PodcastBonus Episode: the Wet Fly Swing Podcast with Steve HaighIn a bit of a departure from the normal format, our destination is the Wet Fly Swing podcast with Dave Stewart featuring, Steve Haigh, host of the Destination Angler. Dave goes behind the scenes with how Steve got into fishing, why he started the podcast, and some interesting adventures along the way. Hope you enjoy the show. With Host, Steve Haigh The Wet Fly Swing Podcast https://wetflyswing.com/show/ Our Sponsor: JP Ross Fly Rods & Company - specializing in small stream rods: Use Happyfish for $50 off any rod purchase. https://www.jpro...2022-03-031h 08The Destination Angler PodcastBrook Trout Wisdom in Shenandoah National Park with Harry MurrayOur destination is beautiful Shenandoah National Park for mountain Brook trout with 60-year fly fishing veteran, Harry Murray, Murray’s Fly Shop, Edinburg VA. Virginia has over 3,500 miles of trout streams, and the Shenandoah Valley and surrounding mountains are loaded with brook trout. With 79,000 acres of protected wilderness area, prolific hatches, and dozens and dozens of steams to choose from, the Park is where to go for scenery, solitude and wild brookies. Harry opened his fly shop in 1962, the same year he received his pharmacy degree. He ran both the fly shop and the pharmacy out of the sam...2022-02-241h 01The Destination Angler PodcastRanching & Guiding on Nelson’s Spring Creek Part II with Jacquie & Tucker NelsonOur destination is Livingston, Montana for Part II on Nelson’s Spring Creek with expert anglers, guides, and ranchers, Jacquie and Tucker Nelson. Nelson’s offers an exceptional fly-angling experience in the heart of Paradise Valley, one of the West’s most iconic destinations. In this episode, Jacquie and Tucker take us into the world of the ranching life, bear encounters, pet deer, thoughts on picking a guide, funny things clients do, and why they’re not selling at any price! Bonus: stories of Tucker’s great, great, great grandfather who homesteading Paradise Valley and a great story about...2022-02-1058 minThe Destination Angler PodcastAn American Treasure: Nelson’s Spring Creek Part 1 with Jacquie & Tucker NelsonOur destination is Livingston, Montana, and Nelson’s Spring Creek with expert anglers, guides, and ranchers, Jacquie and Tucker Nelson. Nelson’s offers an uncrowded and intimate experience in the heart of Paradise Valley, one of the West’s most iconic destinations. Here you will find abundant trout, prolific hatches, and need I say educated fish. No question, anglers need to bring their A-game. Nelson’s was established in the 1880s by Tucker’s great, great, great grandfather who homesteaded this area after the civil war. In fact, Tucker was raised here on the ranch and is a 5th generatio...2022-01-271h 01The Destination Angler PodcastRedfish Heaven, Texas style with Steve Branch & Joe Sneed, Bay Flats LodgeOur destination is the middle Texas coast for trophy Redfish with expert guides and fly anglers, Steve Branch & Joe Sneed, Bay Flats Lodge. Bay Flats Lodge is an all-inclusive hunting and fishing lodge on San Antonio Bay. What was started in 1998 with a doublewide trailer on a dry patch of ground is now one of the largest fishing lodges on the Texas coast. Wild and remote, the middle Texas coast is a unique and incredible fishery. With 100,000 acres of protected national wildlife shoreline, multiple bays and estuaries to explore, and incredible biodiversity, this is one of America’s top destin...2022-01-131h 11The Destination Angler PodcastCutthroat Mecca: Jackson Hole, Wyoming with Scott Sanchez and Howard ColeOur destination is Jackson, Wyoming, and the famed Snake River. And our guests are two industry icons and world-renown fly tiers, Scott Sanchez and Howard Cole, JD High Country Outfitters. If you could pick a perfect spot to open a fly shop, Jackson Hole just might just be at top of the list. The number and variety of fly fishing opportunities in this area are astounding, not to mention the scenery. Scott and Howard have written hundreds of articles, invented dozens of innovative fly patterns, and have won numerous industry awards. Here they cover all the key rivers and acce...2021-12-291h 15The Destination Angler PodcastSmallmouth Pioneers on the Menominee River with Tim LandwehrOur destination is De Pere, Wisconsin, and the Menominee River with Tim Landwehr of Tight Lines Fly Fishing Co. In case you didn’t know, the warm water game is exploding, and the Menominee River in Northern Wisconsin may just be the best smallmouth bass fishery you’ve never heard of. Unless of course, you’re from Wisconsin, where it’s pretty much legendary. Tim and his crew have pioneered western-style, drift boat fly-fishing turning a relatively unknown wilderness river into a top Smallmouth destination. Tim shares some great stories of fishing with the likes of Lefty Kreh and Dave Whitloc...2021-12-161h 07The Destination Angler PodcastMoments of Addiction in Utah’s Alpine Lakes with Ryan KellyOur destination is Flaming Gorge near Dutch John, Utah, and the incredible alpine lakes and streams that blanket the high country with guest, expert fly angler, guide, and videographer Ryan Kelly, known on social media as the @GreenRiverFlyFisher. Few anglers know about the hundreds of alpine lakes and streams in this area, yet for those anglers willing to do a little hiking, the opportunities are endless for backcountry Rainbows, Cutts, Grayling, even Tiger Trout, some topping 20”. A little bit about Ryan, he has been fishing the Flaming Gorge Area for 40 years and worked in the fly fishing industry fo...2021-12-021h 13The Destination Angler PodcastAtlantic Salmon in Newfoundland with David HartlinOur destination is the Great Northern Peninsula of Newfoundland and our guest is expert guide and fly angler, David Hartlin, of David Hartlin Guiding. Few gamefish species have attracted the attention of the Atlantic Salmon which are known through the ages for their enormous strength and acrobatics. Lee Wulff established his Atlantic Salmon Fishing camp in this area in the 1930’s and today, over 60% of the world’s top Atlantic Salmon streams are right here. Newfoundland is THE place to go if you are looking for some head-shaking, hard running, tail-walking trophies. And David is just the guy to tell...2021-11-181h 19The Destination Angler PodcastChasing Tarpon in Everglades National Park with Jason Sullivan, Flamingo, FloridaOur destination is Everglades National Park for trophy Tarpon and our guest is Jason Sullivan, Rising Tide Charters. The Everglades is a unique and diverse fishery with some of the best saltwater fly fishing in the world. From stalking the flats for Redfish and Snook to casting a fly to schools of rolling Tarpon, this fishery offers off-the-grid, year-round opportunities for the adventuresome angler. Jason has been fishing South Florida all his life and guiding for the past 10 years. He’s an Orvis-endorsed guide and received the Orvis Saltwater Fly-Fishing Guide of the Year Award in 2018. Jason attended...2021-11-051h 03The Destination Angler PodcastClimate Change and What We Can Do About It with Helen Neville, Trout UnlimitedToday we have a special edition of the Destination Angler Podcast on a very important issue affecting our cold-water fisheries – climate change. Like many of you, over the past few years, I’ve been watching the news and hearing more and more about our climate. No matter where you stand on man-made or natural, it’s hard to ignore things seem to be warming up, especially this past summer, which was the hottest summer on record. As I began to look into this I came across a report on the Impact of Global Warming on Trout in the Interio...2021-10-141h 12The Destination Angler PodcastThe South Platte River: lessons from a competition angler, with Russ MillerToday our destination is the South Platte River in Colorado and our guest is competition fly angler Russ Miller, Director of Marketing at Umpqua Feather Merchants. The South Platte is an extensive river system known for highly technical tailwater fishing that is sure the challenge the most experienced fly angler. Sections like the Dream Stream, 11 mile canyon, Spinney Mountain, Cheeseman Canyon, and Deckers have captured the imagination of anglers the world over who come here to test their skills against some of Colorado’s most educated trout! Russ has worked in the industry for 16 years as a guide...2021-09-301h 13The Destination Angler PodcastBig Stripers on the Lower Sacramento River with Hogan Brown, Chico, CaliforniaOur destination is trophy Striper fishing on the Lower Sacramento River, Chico, California with Hogan Brown, VP of Marketing for Loon Outdoors. The Lower Sac is prime water for hunting for big striped bass that can run 30, 40, 50 pounds, or more. In fact, Hogan shares a great story of a 50 pounder that broke his rod and explains why big Stripers may present THE toughest challenge for guides and anglers in freshwater. He’s also a prolific author having written dozens of articles and blogs for magazines such as North West Fly fishing, South West Fly Fishing, California Fly Fish...2021-09-161h 12The Destination Angler PodcastLeadership and Fly Fishing on the Arkansas River with Greg Felt, ArkAnglers.Our destination is the Arkansas River in beautiful Colorado with expert fly angler, guide, and all-around fish whisperer, Greg Felt, owner of ArkAnglers fly shop, Salida and Buena Vista, Colorado. Spectacular scenery, 100 miles of public access and pocket water, Gold Medal status, and diverse hatches make the Arkansas THE fan favorite of Colorado anglers year after year. For over 30 years Greg has called the Arkansas River Valley his home. As a fly fishing guide, fly shop owner, and Chaffee County Commissioner, Greg is strong on technical knowledge and is deeply involved in water issues in the state. He wa...2021-09-021h 27The Destination Angler PodcastFishing Spree Central PennsylvaniaOur destination is Central Pennsylvania and my fishing spree through these world-famous limestone trout streams: Spring Creek, Fishing Creek, Penn’s Creek, the Letort, Big Spring Creek, the Little Juniata, and Spruce Creek. Along the way, I was able to catch up with George Costa, manager of TCO Fly Shop, who gives us the low-down on top streams in and around State College, some tight-line nymphing tips, and strategies for summer conditions. Neil Sunday, Relentless Fly Fishing, Carlisle, PA to talk about our amazing day on the Letort. And Jonas Price, owner of the Feathered Hook, Coburn, PA. ...2021-08-191h 05The Destination Angler PodcastFooling selective trout on the Beaverkill with Joe Rist, Trout Town FliesOur destination is the hallowed grounds of the Beaverkill River in the Catskills Mountains just a few hours north of New York City. Our guest is expert fly designer and guide, Joe Rist, owner of Trout Town Flies, Roscoe, NY. Considered the birthplace of American dry fly fishing, the Beaverkill is often called “the most celebrated trout stream in America”. And for good reason. It’s a freestone river, steeped in history with an incredible diversity of hatches, known for highly selective trout, creating some of the best technical dry fly fishing in the east. Joe is a 3rd gener...2021-08-051h 12The Destination Angler PodcastGoing deep into the Rio Grande Gorge with Nick Streit, Taos Fly ShopOur destination is Taos, New Mexico, and the pristine Rio Grande River. Our guest is expert fly angler and guide, Nick Streit, owner of Taos Fly Shop. The Rio Grande is a rugged and unpressured river as it flows through the gorge just outside of Taos, NW. A great numbers fishery, the Rio Grande is designated one of America’s Wild and Scenic Rivers where 50 to 100 fish days are possible. Nick got into the family business at an early age, guiding before he could even drive. By the age of 17, he was a member of the U.S. fly fis...2021-07-221h 21The Destination Angler PodcastTailwater Trout on the Cumberland River with Hagan Wonn, Cumberland TroutfittersOur destination is the Cumberland River tailwater near Jamestown, Kentucky. Our guest is expert fly fishing guide Hagan Wonn, owner of Cumberland Troutfitters. For many of us, Kentucky and trout fishing doesn’t exactly spring to mind … unless you’ve fished the Cumberland River below Wolf Creek dam. Here you will find a large and uncrowded tailwater system and world-class trout fishing. A self-described fishing bum, Hagan grew up in Kentucky and started guiding at age 19. Known around Lexington as the kid with “a fishing problem”, Hagan started guiding clients with an Old Town Canoe and shares some funny stori...2021-07-081h 07The Destination Angler PodcastBackcountry Brook Trout in Smoky Mountain National Park with Rob FightmasterOur destination is the Great Smoky Mountain National Park with author and expert backcountry fly fishing guide, Rob Fightmaster, Fightmaster Fly fishing, Townsend, Tennessee. The Smokies are backcountry angler’s dream with over 800 miles of trout streams with the higher elevations holding native Brook Trout and the lower elevations wild rainbows and browns. With over 30 years of experience, Rob is a self-described “mountain guide” specializing in backcountry angling in and around the Park. He was named One of the South’s Best Fishing Guides” by Garden & Gun magazine, been featured USA Today, Southern Living, Forbes, and Fly Fish America...2021-06-241h 20The Destination Angler PodcastDries and Cutts on the Elk River in British Columbia with Spencer Schey, Kootenay Fly ShopOur destination is Fernie, BC, and the famed Elk River with expert fly angler and guide, Spencer Schey, Kootenay Fly Shop. The Elk is a classic Cutthroat freestone stream deep in the heart of BC, known for drop-dead, gorgeous scenery, and miles and miles of pristine, wadable water. Word has it, the dry fly fishing is so good that nymphing is a four-letter word. And if you like to mix it up, the Bull Trout fishing is pretty darn spectacular as well. Spencer covers the Elk from top to bottom and makes the case for why a 3x tipp...2021-06-1059 minThe Destination Angler PodcastMarlin and sailfish on the fly with Jake JordanOur destination is a worldwide tour of billfish on the fly with Captain Jake Jordan, Jake Jordan’s Fishing Adventures. Jake is a foremost expert in the world for Marlin, Sailfish, and Spearfish on the fly. Be it acrobatic Pacific Sailfish, or the king of ‘em all, Blue Marlin with fighting speeds of over 60 mph, Jake is doing it on 20 lb. class tippet. He’s is a well-known speaker, author, and consultant to rod, reel, and boating manufacturers where he’s revolutionized the sport. He’s been featured in dozens of sport fishing magazines and television shows and has traveled the w...2021-05-271h 17The Destination Angler PodcastGoing airborne with Landlocked Salmon, West Fork Penobscot River with Aaron BroaddusOur destination is Maine and the West Branch of the Penobscot River with expert fly fishing guide, Aaron Broaddus, Headin’ North Guide Service. Landlocks are big-time jumpers and the West Branch is THE place to go if you’re looking for shots at trophy fish in a wilderness setting. Aaron is also the host of the Maine Fly Fishing Podcast and shares tips on where to go and how to tackle these airborne torpedoes. With Host, Steve Haigh About Aaron Broaddus: Aaron’s top flies for the West Branch: @DestinationAnglerPodcast (Facebook and Instagram) Headin’ North Guide S...2021-05-131h 17The Destination Angler PodcastKeeping it real on the Missouri River with Whitney Gould, Headhunters Fly Shop, Craig, MontanaToday our destination is Craig Montana and the legendary Missouri River. Our guest is expert guide and 5-time Spey-O-Rama casting champion, Whitney Gould, with Headhunters Fly Shop. The Missouri River is a nutrient-rich tailwater famous for large fish, prolific hatches, and some of the best dry fly fishing in the State of Montana where anglers come from the world over to sting trophy rainbows and browns on this gold medal stream. Whitney holds the women’s Spey-O-Rama record two-handed cast at 150’. She’s on Team USA competing and spey casting around the world. She spends her summers as a guide...2021-04-291h 17The Destination Angler PodcastFly Fishing Spring Creek, a Fireside Chat with Joe Humphreys, Part 2Welcome back to Episode 2 with the one and only Joe Humphreys. Today, our destination is Spring Creek where we take a deep dive into the mind of Joe Humphreys and night fishing, fly selection, and why fly fishing is a thinking man’s game, plus how the documentary on his life, Live the Stream, came about, and how a book on fly fishing saved him as a troubled youth. Now in his 90’s, Joe is a national treasure having taught fly fishing to thousands, guided presidents and celebrities, and traveled the world representing the U.S. in fly fis...2021-04-1552 minThe Destination Angler PodcastFly Fishing Spring Creek, a Fireside Chat with Joe Humphreys, Part 1Our destination is Spring Creek in central Pennsylvania. Our guest is the one and only Joe Humphreys. Now in his 90’s, Joe is a national treasure, having instructed thousands in the art of fly angling, traveled the world representing the U.S. in fly fishing competitions, guided presidents & celebrities, hosted the first national fly fishing show on ESPN, and was inducted into the Fly Fishing Hall of Fame. He’s also starred in several highly successful instructional videos and even a documentary about himself called Live the Stream. For 19 years, Joe directed the renowned angling program at Penn State and has...2021-04-011h 06The Destination Angler PodcastFly Fishing the Adirondack Backcountry with Jordan Ross, JP Ross Fly RodsOur destination is Adirondack State Park in upstate New York. Our guest is expert angler, rod-builder, and conservationist, Jordan Ross, JP Ross Fly Rods. The Adirondacks are an incredible place for anglers looking for solitude and a wilderness experience. With over 6 million acres, 3,000 lakes and ponds, 30,000 miles of rivers and streams, the fishing and opportunities are endless, and the scenery is spectacular. A rod builder by trade, Jordan gives us the lowdown on how to scope out productive streams and ponds from topo maps, why weather and temperature matters, top confidence flies and how to fish them, and why th...2021-03-181h 05The Destination Angler PodcastFly Fishing East Lake in Central Oregon with Jeff Perin, the Fly Fisher’s Place, Sisters, OROur destination is East Lake in Central Oregon and our guest is expert guide and author, Jeff Perin, owner of the Fly Fishers Place in Sisters, OR. Jeff gives us a whirlwind tour of top fisheries such as the Deschutes, the McKenzie, the Metolius, Crane Prairie Reservoir, Paulina Lake, and takes a deep dive into East Lake, Jeff’s favorite, as he dials us in to stillwater fishing, Oregon style. With 40 years’ experience, Jeff is a wealth of knowledge having traveled the world in search of trout from Patagonia to Belize to Christmas Island to New Zeeland. He’s written f...2021-03-041h 13The Destination Angler PodcastFly Fishing Penn’s Creek with Jonas Price and Matt Kowalchuk, The Feathered Hook, Coburn, PAOur destination is the legendary Penn’s Creek and our guests are Jonas Price, owner, and Matt Kowalchuk, Head Guide at the Feathered Hook, Coburn, PA. Central PA is home to some of the finest limestone trout streams in America like the Little Juniata, Big Fishing Creek, and Spring Creek. Jonas and Matt give us an irreverent overview of the granddaddy of 'em all, Penn’s Creek, and explain why it should be on every serious angler’s bucket list. Epic hatches of Biblical proportions, highly educated fish, and fickle conditions make this a true master-class stream. Bonus: how...2021-02-181h 09The Destination Angler PodcastFly Fishing Slough Creek, Yellowstone National Park with Max Yzaguirre, Montana Angling CompanyOur destination is Slough Creek, Yellowstone National Park and our guest is expert guide and outfitter, Max Yzaguirre, owner of Montana Angling Company. Slough Creek is hallowed ground for the serious fly angler, and for good reason. Famous for sight fishing with dry flies to wild and abundant Cutthroat trout in beautiful mountain meadows, Slough Creek provides an off the charts spring creek-like experience in a wilderness setting for those anglers willing to do some hiking. Max has been guiding in the Park for 10 years and gives us the lowdown on Slough Creek from top to bottom including top f...2021-02-041h 11The Destination Angler PodcastFly Fishing Grand Bahama Island with Greg Vincent, H2O BonefishingOur destination is Grand Bahama Island and our guest is expert fly angler, author, and outfitter, Greg Vincent of H2O Bonefishing. Grand Bahama is known for miles and miles of uncrowded flats fishing for some of the largest bonefish in the world. Here anglers can expect daily encounters with fish in the 6-8 lb class and realistic shots at double-digit bonefish. With over 30 years of experience, Greg has appeared on TV shows, Orvis instructional videos, has authored many articles, and created fly patterns sold world-wide. Greg unravels the mysteries of the Bonefish and steps us through his process for...2021-01-211h 19The Destination Angler PodcastFly Fishing the Kootenai River with Tim Linehan, Linehan OutfittingOur destination is the Kootenai River with expert guide and outfitter Tim Linehan, Linehan Outfitting, Libby, Montana. A Blue-Ribbon fishery, the Kootenai is possibly Montana’s most underrated fishery and boasts some of the finest Rainbow Trout waters in the State. Uncrowded and remote, Field & Stream Magazine named it the “best place to lose the crowds” and “The best of the west”. Tim explains how an ad in Fly Fisherman Magazine changed his life as he dials us into the tremendous dry fly fishing opportunities here. Bonus: wolf hunting, upland birds, encounters with bears and moose, plus chasing giant trout with Bump...2021-01-071h 06The Destination Angler PodcastFly Fishing the North Fork of the South Platte River with Jeremy Hamilton, 5280 AnglerOur destination is the North Fork of the South Platte River. Our guest is expert guide and fly angler, Jeremy Hamilton, 5280 Angler, Arvada, Colorado. The North Fork is a world-famous fishery that attracts a lot of attention, and for good reason. Premiere trophy properties like Boxwood Gulch, Long Meadow Ranch, and Rawhide Ranch offer private access that will rock your world with opportunities to bend a rod for trout in the 10 – 15lb class, all within about an hour’s drive from Denver. Overview of the South Platte River system, top flies and techniques from nymphing #20 drowned ants to egg patterns...2020-12-171h 12The Destination Angler PodcastFly Fishing the Lower Gunnison River with Tim Patterson, RIGS Fly Shop & Guide ServiceOur destination is the lower Gunnison River and our guest is expert guide, Tim Patterson, owner of RIGS Fly Shop & Guide Service. A veritable bug factory, the lower Gunnison and the Gunnison Gorge is known for eye-popping beauty, large trout, and outstanding fishing. Opportunities for solitude in a true wilderness setting abound on this Gold Medal stream where only two commercial launches are allowed per day. Listen while Tim dials us into the great diversity of water, abundant bug life, and top fly patterns for angling success. Bonus: magical times to fish the Gunnison, upping your game on the Salmo...2020-12-031h 02The Destination Angler PodcastFly Fishing the Pere Marquette River with Chris Raines, Pere Marquette LodgeOur destination is the Pere Marquette River in western Michigan. And our guest is Chris Raines, Senior guide, Pere Marquette Lodge, Baldwin, Michigan. Known for heavy Chinook, Coho, and Steelhead runs, the PM is also an incredible trout stream. Plentiful runs, riffles, and deep pools, along with easy wading and access make the PM an angler’s dream. Chris gives us the low down of the PM from top to bottom and teaches the fundamentals of how to win the epic battle of man versus fish. Bonus: stories of the guiding life – riding a dirt bike, waders on, and not livin...2020-11-191h 16The Destination Angler PodcastFly Fishing the Salmon River with Les Resseguie, NY State Department of Environmental ConservationOur designation is the Salmon River in upstate New York with Les Resseguie, Biologist and expert fly angler for New York State, Department of Environmental Conservation. Managed as a trophy fishery, the Salmon River is a top destination for Chinook, Coho, and Steelhead. With two world records, this river provides tremendous opportunities for anglers looking to ty into that fish of a lifetime. Les breaks down the river with where to fish, how to fish, and even his own fly patterns. Bonus: why spey casting is a great way to target these fish. With host, Steve Haigh Le...2020-11-0559 minThe Destination Angler PodcastFly Fishing the Bow River with Matt Chatani, Trout Chaser River CoToday our destination is the mighty Bow River in Alberta Canada with expert fly angler, Matt Chatani, Head Guide for Trout Chasers, Calgary, Alberta. The Bow is known the world over for nutrient-rich water that produces an incredible supply of large, aggressive Browns and Rainbows in the 20” plus class. A second-generation fishing guide, Matt has a penchant for the visual aspects of fly fishing and is here to dial us in to the amazing fishing opportunities on this world-class fishery. With Host, Steve Haigh Our Guest, Matt Chatani Matt’s top picks for the Bow R...2020-10-2959 minThe Destination Angler PodcastFly Fishing the Henry’s Fork with Brett High, Idaho Fish & GameOur destination is the legendary Henry’s Fork in Eastern Idaho with biologist and expert fly angler, Brett High, Idaho Fish & Game. The Henry’s Fork is famous for prolific hatches, trophy football-shaped trout, and endless wading opportunities. Brett covers it all from 15 lb Rainbows in Henry’s Lake to superb and highly technical dry fly fishing on Harriman Ranch to trophy Brown Trout in the lower river. Voted #1 out of the top 100 streams in the country by Trout Unlimited, the Henry’s Fork should be on every anglers’ bucket list. Bonus: stories of 25” electroshocked Browns and a 31” state record Cutthroat t...2020-10-221h 01The Destination Angler PodcastFly Fishing for Bull Trout in the Yukon Territories with Gabe Rivest, FlyFishYukon.And today our Destination is the Yukon Territory and the pristine Liard River system. Our guest is biologist, educator, and backcountry fly angler, Gabe Rivest. Larger than the State of California, the Yukon offers a true wilderness experience for anglers willing to go the extra mile in search of trophy Bull Trout. Gabe has traveled the backcountry extensively via canoe and shares how to chase massive Bull Trout in small, off-the-grid streams. Bonus: stories of trophy catches, moose hunts, and bears crewing up canoes! With host, Steve Haigh. Gabe Rivest: Gabe’s picks: top flie...2020-10-151h 07The Destination Angler PodcastFly Fishing for Pike on the Housatonic River with Stephen Pogodzienski, PogoPike Guide ServiceOur Destination is Northwestern, Connecticut, and the upper Housatonic River. And our guest is expert guide and speaker, Stephen Pogo-JEN-ski, or Pogo for short. Pogo has a passion for fly angling for large predator fish such as Muskie and Pike and holds a world record for Walleye on the fly. Listen while Pogo takes us into the mind of the Northern Pike and top techniques to take ‘em on the fly. Bonus: Pogo’s take on the perfect mix of water temps, barometric pressure and moon phases to maximize success. With host, Steve Haigh. Pogo_Pike P...2020-09-2958 minThe Destination Angler PodcastFishing the Frying Pan River with Eli Vock, Frying Pan AnglersFishing the Frying Pan River with Eli Vock, Frying Pan Anglers The Destination Angler Podcast – September 18, 2020 Our destination is Basalt, Colorado, and the legendary Frying Pan River. Our guest is expert guide and fly fisherman, Eli Vock, with Frying Pan Anglers. The “Pan” is a Gold Medal fishery and a top destination for trophy Rainbows and Browns. It offers excellent year-round dry fly fishing, amazing scenery, and off the charts trout populations. Listen while Eli shares his deep knowledge of hatches, hot spots, specialized knots for swinging flies, and tactics to elicit explosive strikes. Bonus: targeting big...2020-09-181h 08The Destination Angler PodcastFishing Western Montana with Jason Morrison, Jason Morrison OutfittersOur destination is Western Montana and the top locations for every season. Our guest is guide and outfitter, Jason Morrison, of Jason Morrison Outfitters, Billings, MT. Jason is a multi-species angler and expert on many of the top fisheries throughout the state. In fact, Jason has a unique philosophy, that the best fishing can be found away from the crowds and on a wide variety of water, depending on the time of the year. So, buckle your seatbelts and get ready for a whirlwind tour that includes Rock Creek, the Blackfoot, Clark’s Fork, Land of the Giants, Ft Peck Reser...2020-09-1050 minThe Destination Angler PodcastFishing the Yellowstone River with Josh Edwards, Yellowstone AnglerOur destination is Livingston, MT, and the mighty Yellowstone River. Our guest is expert guide, Josh Edwards, with Yellowstone Angler and ChillinCharters. Known the world over, the Yellowstone is a top Blue-Ribbon fishery, and for good reason. Starting in Yellowstone National Park, this river offers over 120 miles of quality trout habitat, prolific hatches, and gorgeous Montana scenery. Josh gives us tactics for every season covering the trophy sections from Gardiner to Big Timber, tips on mayflies, Salmon Flies, and the always tricky Mother’s Day Caddis hatch, plus top local hopper patterns and catch & release practices. Bonus: tales of monster...2020-09-031h 19The Destination Angler PodcastFishing the Letort Spring Run in Carlisle, Pennsylvania with Neil SundayOur destination is Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and the hallowed grounds of the Letort Spring Run, possibly THE most famous limestone spring creek in the East and considered the birthplace of American terrestrial fishing. Our guest is expert guide and conservationist, Neil Sunday, head guide with Relentless Fly Fishing, TCO Fly Shops. Neil covers the rich angling tradition of the Letort, famous meadows and runs, public access, top flies, and techniques for even the most experienced angler. Added bonus: fishing microcurrents over cress beds for wily brown trout and why some men cry when fishing this challenging stream! With host, Steve Haigh...2020-08-201h 06The Destination Angler PodcastFly Fishing Fish Creek in Jackson Hole, Wyoming with Joe Irby, Grand Fishing Adventures.Our destination is Jackson Hole, Wyoming and Fish Creek, a top spring creek in the West known for trophy native cutthroat trout. Our guest is expert guide and fly fisherman, Joe Irby, with Grand Fishing Adventures. Joe shares why the Jackson Hole area is a fly anglers paradise and why Fish Creek should be on every angler’s bucket list. Added bonus: spotting trout taking emergers and why your first cast needs to be your best cast. With host, Steve Haigh. See Joe’s picks for top flies on Fish Creek: Destination Angler Facebook Page: htt...2020-08-131h 05The Destination Angler PodcastFly Fishing Alpine Lakes & Streams in Rocky Mountain National Park with Tom Caprio, 5280 Angler.This week our destination are the alpine lakes and streams in Rocky Mountain National Park in beautiful Colorado. Our guest is expert backcountry guide and fly fisherman, Tom Caprio, with 5280 Angler. Tom specializes in backcountry angling and has fished the Park for over 30 years. Hear an overview of the endless fishing opportunities at altitude, tips on how to read alpine lakes, food sources for trout at altitude, simplifying your gear, effects of wind and weather on fly selection, must-have flies, safety, and more. Added bonus, how to size up lakes for fishing potential with topo maps and Google Earth. So i...2020-08-061h 07The Destination Angler PodcastFishing Montana’s Bitterroot River with Chad Williams, Total OutfittersThis week our destination is the world-famous Bitterroot River in Western Montana. Our guest is expert guide and historian, Chad Williams, with Total Outfitters fly shop, Lolo, MT. A veritable bug factory, Chad takes us through top hatches and must-have patterns, covering the East, West, and main branches of this blue-ribbon trout stream. Added bonus, tips on public access, fishing the wood, and local history. Montana at its finest! With host, Steve Haigh. See pictures of Chad’s fly box for the Bitterroot on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/DestinationAnglerPodcast Total Outfitters Fly Shop: https://www.total-outfitters.com/ ch...2020-07-301h 04The Destination Angler PodcastSmallmouth Bass Fishing on Indiana’s Sugar Creek and Tippecanoe Rivers with Chad MillerThis week our destination is Sugar Creek and the Tippecanoe River in Western Indiana, two of the best Smallmouth Bass fisheries in the Midwest. Our guest is expert guide, author, and speaker, Chad Miller, owner of Sugar Creek Anglers. Chad shares stories on how Smallmouth think, what they eat, and tactics for the most selective Smallie. Added bonus, fishing terrestrials, plus custom fly patterns that will surprise the most experienced Smallmouth angler. With host, Steve Haigh. See pictures of Chad’s custom flies for Sugar Creek and the Tippecanoe River on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/DestinationAnglerPodcast Sugar Creek...2020-07-2358 minThe Destination Angler PodcastTrout Fishing the Upper North Platte River in Wyoming with Benjy Duke, A Bar A RanchThis week our destination is Upper North Platte River in South Central Wyoming, one of the premier Blue-Ribbon trout streams in the West. Our guest is Benjy Duke, Expeditions Director for the famous A Bar A Ranch. Listen while Benjy takes us through the seasons explaining key hatches, go-to techniques, public access, local history, and conservation. Added bonus, fishing massive Trico spinner hatches to pods of rising trout. If you like pristine wilderness and world-class trout fishing in a remote setting, this episode is for you! With host, Steve Haigh. See pictures of Benjy’s top flies for the Upp...2020-07-161h 03The Destination Angler PodcastTrout Fishing the Wisconsin Driftless with Matt WagnerThis week our destination is the Driftless region of Southwest Wisconsin. Our guest is expert guide and fly fisherman, Matt Wagner, owner of the Driftless Angler fly shop in Viroqua, WI. Matt tells why the Driftless is the best-kept secret in the Midwest and shares tips, techniques, and the fly patterns you need to catch trout and lots of ‘em. Added bonus, fishing leech patterns for lunker trout. With host, Steve Haigh See pictures of Matt’s top flies for the Driftless on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/DestinationAnglerPodcast Steve’s video fishing the Driftless with his son: https://yout...2020-07-091h 00The Destination Angler PodcastFishing Virginia’s James River for Trophy Smallmouth Bass with Alex McCrickardThis week our destination is Virginia and the historic James River for trophy Smallmouth Bass. Our Guest is Alex McCrickard, Aquatic Education Coordinator with Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. Tips on how to break down the James including reading summertime water, top fly patterns, retrieve strategies, and when to go top-water and subsurface. As an added bonus, spring creek fishing on Mossy Creek for trophy Brown Trout. With host, Steve Haigh The Destination Angler Podcast – July 2, 2020 See pictures of Alex’s top flies for the James River on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/DestinationAnglerPodcast Alex McCr...2020-07-021h 01The Destination Angler PodcastFishing California's Lower Sacramento River for Big Rainbows with Greg KennedyOur destination is Redding, CA, and the Lower Sacramento River. Our guest is expert guide and fly fisherman, Greg Kennedy, with The Fly Shop, who shares why this river is a top destination for large Rainbow trout. Listen as he takes us through the seasons and shares tips on top flies, which hatches to key in on, and the best stretches to fish. With host, Steve Haigh. The Fly Shop: https://www.theflyshop.com/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Fly-Shop-111446768893973/ On Instagram: @the_Fly_Shop Fish Kennedy Brothers: https://www.fishkenn...2020-06-2542 minThe Destination Angler PodcastFishing for Trophy Muskie on Lac Seul in NW Ontario with Ben BeattieOur destination is northwestern Ontario’s Lac Seul, known for producing trophy Muskie as big as your kid! And our guest is expert guide and author, Ben Beattie of Ben Beattie Outdoors. Ben shares why anglers worldwide come to Lac Seul to catch that “fish of a lifetime”. We dive into the weeds with tips on best areas to fish, habits of trophy Muskies, importance of “terminal tackle”, and a list of Ben’s must-have baits for each season. Plus, tips on water temps, moon phases, barometric pressure, and more. Ben is a columnist for Ontario Out of Doors and is published...2020-06-1149 minThe Destination Angler PodcastFishing the Au Sable River with Josh GreenbergOur destination is the Au Sable River with expert guide, Josh Greenberg, of Gates Au Sable Lodge. Josh shares why so many flock to northern Michigan to hunt for big Browns and unlocks the secrets of the “fishing the wood” with dry flies. As an added bonus, tips on night fishing -- hex fishing and mousing – and must-have flies for Northern Michigan. With host, Steve Haigh. Gates Au Sable Lodge: https://gateslodge.com/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gateslodge/ Pictures of Josh’s must-have flies for northern Michigan – see the Destination Angler Facebook page ...2020-06-0451 minThe Destination Angler PodcastFishing SE Alaska with Kieran OliverOur destination this week is Elfin Cove, Alaska with expert guide and outfitter, Kieran Oliver. Alaska has it all with giant Halibut, Steelhead, and five species of Salmon, not to mention beautiful scenery and incredible wildlife. Kieran untangles the mystery of SE Alaska and how to land the fish of a lifetime. With host, Steve Haigh. Book a Trip with Kieran and Elfin Cove Resort: https://elfincoveresort.com/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elfincoveresort/ Pictures of Kieran’s lures and flies: https://www.facebook.com/DestinationAnglerPodcast GoFundMe site: donate to the Help F...2020-05-2850 minThe Destination Angler PodcastFishing Montana’s Smith River with Evan YoungbloodOur destination is Montana’s fabled Smith River with expert guide and Montana native, Evan Youngblood. Evan unravels the mysteries of fly fishing success on the Smith and explains why anglers covet an opportunity to float this remote 59-mile beauty. A great storyteller, Evan regales us with interesting tales only a seasoned guide could tell. With host, Steve Haigh. Book a Trip on the Smith River with Montana Flyfishing Connection: http://www.montanaflyfishingconnection.com On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MontanaFlyFishingConnection/ How to stack mend: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duR2bOgMwOE How...2020-05-211h 02The Destination Angler PodcastBrook trout fishing on Canada's Nipigon River with Gord EllisOur destination today is Canada’s world-famous Nipigon River with award-winning outdoor writer, speaker, conservationist, and fishing guide, Gord Ellis. Gord shares why this river is “the land of big” and a top destination for monster Brook Trout anglers around the world. Listen as he takes us through the seasons with tips on flies, techniques & gear, and inspires us with the story behind restoring the Nipigon River. With host, Steve Haigh. Book a Trip with Gord Ellis and Nipigon River Adventures: email Ray at ray@nipigonriveradventures.com or visit http://nipigonriveradventures.com/ View the 1937 “Quebec Lodge”: http...2020-05-1451 min