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WFS 070 – Flip Pallot Podcast – Bonefish, Bahamas, Hells Bay Boats, The Salt Water Angler

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The Salt Water Angler and Walker Cay Chronicles were two of the most popular shows in the history of fishing.  Flip Pallot talks about these shows and his life in fly fishing.

We talk about the Hells Bay Boat that he created which was a first of it’s kind.  Flip shares an experience where he survived Huricane Andrew staying in his house as the storm ripped it away.

 

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Show Notes with Flip Pallot

11:22 – Stu Apte had a connection to ABC’s Outdoor American Sportsman program and was a mentor for Flip.

12:25 – The Salt Water Angler was another TV show that Flip hosted.

11:00 – The Walker’s Cay Chronicles ran for 16 seasons, longer than Seinfeld. 

21:20 – Lefty Kreh showed up 2 days after Hurricane Andrew to give Flip $25k. 

38:15 – The Hell’s Bays Boatworks was a breakthrough in boat design during the early days.

45:40 – Jim Teeny was on the podcast in this episode 5.  Jim talks about why Tarpon was always his favorite species.

52:30 – Joe Brooks was a big part of exposing people to fly fishing.  

1:10:20 – Flips best patterns for bonefish – The spawning shrimp

1:17:24 – I noted the Davy Wotton episode.  Davy is an animal as described by Flip.

 

You can reach Flip at FlipPallot.com.

 

Flip Pallot Hall of Fame Inductee

 

Funniest Seinfeld Moments

 

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Conclusion with Flip Pallot

mboFlip was part of the early game in salt water fly fishing in South Florida.  Flip shares some great stories about his life including how he survived Hurricane Andrew.  He describes what the change look liked from bamboo and how he designed one of the most influential boats for salt water.

     

How to Tie a Wally Wing Dry Mayfly – Dave Allison

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In todays video Dave Allison shows us how he ties a wally wing style dry mayfly.  Dave provides some great tips as we go ahead in this one.

 

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You can find Dave on Instagram @WestTexasBugs.

 

In this video I also noted the podcast episode with Curtis Fry from Fly Fish Food.  Click here to listen to the entire episode.

 

Conclusion with Dave Allison

I sat down for a great chat with Dave Allison at the NW Fly Tyer and Fly Fishing Expo.  Dave shared a number of nice tips in this one that should help to get you going on your wally wing.

Leave a comment if you found this helpful or know of Dave or this style of dry fly.

     

WFS 069 – Bonefish in the Bahamas with Oliver White

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We Dig into Bonefish in the Bahamas with Oliver White today on the show.  Oliver shares his experience coming up through the guiding ranks and into owning his own lodge.  Oliver shares the hedge fund story and how this has helped him get to where he is today.

We talk about some great bonefish tips including how to spot fish.  We cover DIY Destination which is what Season 3 of this podcast is all about.

 

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Bonefish in the Bahamas Show Notes

05:30 – We talk about his mentor Bill Ackman and the Hedge Fund that Oliver worked for during his New York days.  This is a pretty crazy story and one that helped to put Oliver where he is today.

09:12 – Indie Fly is the non profit that is supporting the villages on a local level.

17:20 – He announces the new guide school he is developing for the first time with Jako Lucas.  Here’s my interview and podcast episode with Jako.

20:50 – Bair’s Lodge in South Andros, Bahamas is the first place he caught bonefish and still a big focused species today.

21:20 – Abico Lodge was the lodge that he put together from the ground up.  The fishing is a little more diverse including both permit and tarpon available.

36:15 – Puglisi Spawning shrimp is the one goto fly pattern.  Oliver mentions a few other great patterns at this point in the episode.  Drew Chicone’s Coyote Ugly is another goto pattern.  Here’s the Coyote Ugly video.

57:00 – I noted the BBC interview where they pushed the kids off of the screen.  We talk about Oliver’s kid who was talking in this episode.

1:02:50 – His satellite phone is the most important goto piece of gear.  Inmarsat is the company he uses and it is a crazy value now days.

1:03:42 – Some of Olivers videos here and this one on bonefishing the bahamas.

1:04:48 – He talks about his bucket list and the species that are still upcoming.  His list somehow keeps getting longer.  He’s got an Australian trip coming up soon.

1:07:40 – Al perkinson, Flip Pallot, and Lefty Krey have been some of his biggest influences.

1:08:46 – A new Yeti presents film is upcoming.

 

You can find Oliver at OliverWhiteFishing.com.

 

Bonefish in the Bahamas Videos

 

I noted the Weird BBC Interview

 

The Coyote Ugly Fly Pattern

 

Oliver White on the Bahamas Bonefish

 

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Conclusion with Oliver White

Oliver White shares his best stories about fishing and life.  He has put together an amazing life in fly fishing through hard work and passion.  No secrets here but the story is great!  We talk about some great bonefish tips including a great exercise to spot fish.

     

WFS 068 – Salt Water Fly Fishing with Jako Lucas | Giant Trevally, Seychelles, Captain Jack Productions, Cortland

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Jako Lucas, one of the biggest salt water names in fly fishing is on the show today.  Jako has fished all over the world in some of the most sought after destinations we know of.  Jako has also produced a number of award winning videos at Captain Jack Productions.

We talk about his videos, life and experience growing up in South Africa, moving to the UK and now to Texas.

 

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Show Notes with Jako Lucas

14:20 – We talk about a few of Jako’s videos on GT’s.  Heres a link to a strip set and run video.  You need to rip its face off!

31:00 – Jako notes Confluence Films and others that have had a big influence on him.

35:00 – Jako notes guiding 320 days in one year here.  Pretty crazy when you think about it right?

36:40 – Yeti coolers is a big sponsor for Jako and he appreciates the products they produce.

38:00 – Jako won the Drake award for this video.

42:30 – Cortland’s GT/Tuna Lines recommended in the show.

47:20 – A waterproof bag as noted by other guests, is an essential piece of gear.  The panga bags by Yeti are noted along with a great backpack.

49:30 – We talk about Yeti and the amazing videos that they put together.  Here’s a popular Yeti video.

50:30 – Thomas and Thomas is one of Jako’s goto rod companies.

51:50 – Alphonse Fishing Company or Yellow Dog are two of the biggest destination companies out there.

 

You can find Jako Lucas at Captain Jack Productions or on youtube here.

 

Resources Noted in the Show

 

yeti panga backpack

Yeti Panga Backpack

 

 

The Strip Set Video:

 

 

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Conclusion with Jako Lucas

Jako and I get into a discussion on GT’s and some of the award winning fly fishing videos he has produced over the years.  I loved one video in particular that was copyrighted.  We talk about the law here and how he deals with this issue.

     

WFS 067 – Fraser River with Kate Watson | BC Steelhead, Bull Trout, Tarponville, Elvis

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Dave
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I sat down with Kate Watson to discuss her guiding business on the Fraser and Bulkley Rivers.  We get into Tarponville and dig into her steelhead patterns and style of fly tying.

We pretty much cover it all along with a chat about Jerry French, relationships, Elvis and the Lady Caroline.  This is a cool story about growing up in a lodge and keeping the flow going.

 

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Show Notes with Kate Watson

06:30 – Northern Outback Adventures was and is the lodge that Kate works out of.  They have a diverse number of species that she covers.

09:00 – Tarponville is the next big hosted trip for Kate.

10:40 –  @ryanenns on Instagram asked about spey fly style.  Kate describes the fly design that she uses and why she goes small most of the time.  She talks about how she got into fly tying and some of her influences.  Find out about her clumping technique.

15:40 – The April Vokey podcast where she noted how she deals with the Bulkley River crowds.   

22:30 – Tie One On: 6 Intruder Tips article that Kate wrote and I noted in the show.

23:40 – The Jerry French podcast on Anchored

33:20 – The wool fingerless gloves from REI I love and don’t go anywhere without in the winter.

34:20 –  Syd Glasso link and fly design is synonomous with steelhead fly design.  Here’s one of his patterns, the Black Heron.

35:10 – Adrian Cortez does his fly tying in hand as he walks through the grocery store

36:15 – Will Bush fly tying and Todd Hirano are to big tyers.

39:00 – Swing the Fly Magazine is one of Kate’s favorites.

42:10 – Pete Humphries was on in episode 7 and broke out some spey casting tips.  Pete is one of the best at what he does so you’ll want to have a listen.

42:40 – Kate writes for the Fly Lords and described how she connected with them initially.  Elliott noted the Fly Lords and we also talked about Fly Fusion.

52:00 – Lorraine Murphy is all about Belize Tarpon and permit

54:00 – Lady Caroline and the Dallas are two of Kate’s goto flies for steelhead.

57:50 – Nicole March is the quilted fly tier is another great resource.  

 

You can reach Kate at KateWatsonFlyFishing.com on Instagram here.

 

 

Elvis Presley and one of his Classics

 

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Conclusion with Kate Watson

We get a new perspective on fishing and guiding in BC with Kate this week.  She grew up in a Canadian lodge so has been in this game for most of her life.  We get into a little on Tarpon, life and relationships.  All over the place again including Fly Lords and hosted trips.

What is your favorite steelhead pattern to swing?  Leave a comment below and start the conversation.

And if you’re interested in the right spey rod for steelhead, Click here to see the Echo Spey Rod that has helped me drastically improve my spey cast and find more steelhead at a super reasonable cost.  By the way, this link above is an affiliate link, which means I earn a commission if you do end up purchasing through that link.  It’s at no extra cost to you, and please if you have any questions related to this product, please let me know and I’d be happy to answer them for you.

     

Bonus – The Tactical Fly Fisher Book Review – Devin Olsen, Euro Nymphing, Tips for Trout

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Devin Olsen is back on the podcast for the second time.  Our first 2-time guest!  Devin shares his most recent book – Tactical Fly Fishing.

Leave a comment below if you like this type of bonus episode and if there are other things you would do for these book reviews.

 

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Show Notes with Devin Olsen

01:55 – Devin was on in Episode 43 of the podcast where he broke down Euro Nymphing among other topics.

04:30 – We discuss the Book – Tactical Fly Fishing:  Lessons Learned from Competition for All Anglers.

07:40 – We talk about Chapter 1 and how to avoid spooking fish.  Devin notes that being able to see or not see the bottom is a key part of getting into stealth mode.

14:00 – Devin has a blog post that covers the Modular approach along with two instructional videos that are out.

15:33 – The blog post: Creating a Modular Euro Nymphing Leader is discussed and covered here.

16:30 – Chapter 3 and the big advantage of Euro Nymphing.  See the pro con comparison video of euro nymphing vs indicator nymphing.

23:10 – We talk about bankside lies and why they are so attractive for brown trout.

 

You can reach Devin at TacticalFlyFisher.com where you can find his new book.

 

Resources Noted in Show

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Tactical Fly Fishing by Devin Olson

 

Euro Nymphing vs Indicator Nymphing

 

Conclusion with Devin Olsen

Devin breaks down his new book – Tactical Fly Fishing.  We cover a brief summary of each chapter and get into a few juicy tips along the way.

     

WFS 065 – 400 Species on the Fly with Jeff Currier | Fly Fishing for African Tigers, Jack Dennis

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I had the pleasure of sitting down with the most travelled fly fisherman on the planet. Jeff Currier has caught 400 species of fish on the fly and is still going for more.

We talk about some tips and tricks if you want to do some additional traveling this year. We go deep on some African Tigers, his 500k car and is upcoming nomadic life.

 

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Show Notes with Jeff Currier

10:30 – Jeff worked for Jack Dennis for about 30 years and left when they started to restrict his vacation time.

14:55 – Yellow Dog Fly Fishing is a sponsor for Jeff and a leading company that is taking people to Africa to fish for Tiger fish.

27:50 – The Dodge Aspen (see photo below) is a cool story and a reason why Jeff was able to travel the world.  Here’s a video on the Aspen from the 1970’s.

33:12 – Scientific Anglers Tropical Titan Taper is great for fishing Tigers because it can handle the heat and turn over big flies.

36:00 – Jeff describes some of the issues with IGFA and why he doesn’t focus on it anymore for fishing records.

52:00 – The Mission is a good African fly fishing magazine that covers tigers.

1:00:00 – The Octopus hook is one that Jeff loves for Tigers.

1:05:00 – The waterproof Simms bags are the goto product that Jeff doesn’t leave home without.  He notes that especially for traveling internationally a waterproof bag can be a game changer.  Much of the time you find your bags on the tamarack sitting in the rain.

1:09:27 – A stripping basket is a tool Jeff uses.

1:09:30 – We talked about the SUP Paddle Boards and how many travelers are using them while traveling.

1:12:15 – Ed Engle noted in episode 59 that he went to Woodstock and saw Neil Young.  I drew a big blank in the show but this is the beauty of the show notes.  

1:13:43 – The fly fishing world championships for the masters division and will be in South Africa

 

You can follow Jeff at his website here at JeffCurrier.com or on Instagram.

 

 

Resources Noted in the Show

 

The Scientific Angler Tropical Titan Taper

 

Music from the Show

 

 

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The Aspen with over 500,000 Miles!

 

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https://www.klugphotos.com/Africa-Fly-Fishing-Photos/Africa-Tanzania-Tigerfishing/i-55LRRsV/

Conclusion with Jeff Currier

As always, I had a blast going off on a few tangents with Jeff Currier.  The life and stories we covered today should inspire you to get out of your box and test out new waters.  Jeff has made a life travelling and fishing around the world an has no plan to stop.

From African Tigers to carp in the lower 48, Jeff has hooked into about 400 species on the fly.  Find out how he has done it and grab a few tips for yourself.

     

WFS 064 – Denny Rickards Stillwater Fly Fishing – Upper Klamath Lake, Ghost Tip, Presentation

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Denny Rickards, the stillwater guru, came on the podcast to cover lakes and the history of stillwater fishing.  Denny breaks down in simple form, where to find fish and how to present the fly properly to fish.

Denny talks about the two most critical things to understand when fishing lakes.  He also talks about why a floating line is not great, and why he has the secret line that works 90% of the time.  Get ready to take some notes because it’s hard to stay up with Denny on this one!

 

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Show Notes with Denny Rickards

14:40 – Phil Rowley was on in episode 34 and broke down his take on stillwaters.

28:00 – The clear camo line by Cortland is one I’ve used in the past.

30:00 – The Ghost Tip is for fishing just the pupae form of the aquatic insect life cycle.

36:45 – The Seal Bugger and Stillwater Nymph are two flies that Denny usually starts his day out with.  He talks about the color and size as critical aspects of the fly.

41:00 – Denny noted that fish are keyed on the stage not on the exact bug.

49:38 – Rich Henry was one of Denny’s biggest mentors.

1:14:20 – Denny recommends the Super Cat pontoon boats.

1:19:30 – Stillwater Presentation and Fly Fishing Stillwaters for Trophy Trout are the best books that Denny has published.

1:24:03 – Willy Davis, Jim Lefebvre, Wes Parker were some pro ball players that Denny played with back in the day.

You can find Denny at FlyFishingStillwaters.com.

 

Resources Noted in the Show

Fly Fishing Stillwaters by Denny Rickards 


 Stillwater Presentation by Denny Rickards

 

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Highlights with Denny Rickards

If you want to be successful in stillwater you must fish where they feed, not where they hold.  We talk about how fish change the location in the lake based on when and where they are feeding.  Early and late in the day they fish the shallow water which is shoreline edges out to 3 to 6 feet in depth.

Denny rarely fishes water that’s greater than 6 feet.  When fish are in deep water, they don’t move and are stationary.

The best place to find food is in the top 2 to 3 feet.  This is where the bugs are active and where you should be fishing.  Try to catch the fish early and late in the day when fish are coming into the feeding areas towards the shore.

Denny covers these topics and much more in this stillwater interview.

     

Orvis Fly Fishing with Tom Rosenbauer – Podcasting, Battenkill River (WFS 063)

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I sat down and had a great chat with Tom Rosenbauer from Orvis Fly Fishing, one of the most influential people in fly fishing and the man behind the largest fly fishing podcast in the world.

We talk about the story behind Orvis, some tips, tricks and common questions.  Tom gets into the easiest way to get started if you are brand new.  This is the perfect show if you are just getting started or want to hear the story behind Orvis.

 

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Orvis Fly Fishing Show Notes with Tom Rosenbauer

07:40 – Jeff Currier has caught almost 400 species on the fly.  I will have him on the show during the destination season.

14:00 – We talk about our podcast host – Libsyn who has been updating their data for podcast downloads.

15:45 – The Orvis TV show on how to fly fish has 13 episodes.  You can find the video Orvis fly fishing guide on Amazon Prime.

The Orvis fly fishing brand and company is one of the most weel respected in the fly fishing business.

36:40 – Leigh Perkins was a huge mentor for Tom over the years and was one of the owners of Orvis.

37:34 – Fly Rod and Reel Magazine and Fly Fisherman with John, and 4 other people to add.

38:00 – Prospecting for Trout and the Fishing Guide are two of Tom’s most popular books.

45:00 – Kelly Galloup was on the podcast and noted how fly tying has become the cool thing todo.

54:30 – Simon Gawesworth was on the show for a second time after I bombed the first take.

55:30 – Gink and Gasoline, Mid Current, The Fiberglass Manifesto, are a few blogs that Tom keeps up with.

I recently talked to Louis from Gink and Gasoline who will be on the show soon.

1:04:30 – Admiral Fallow was noted as one of Tom’s favorite groups.  Here’s a great video that gives you a glimpse.

 

You can find Tom at Orvis Fly Fishing or on Instagram.

 

 

Resources Noted in the Show

Prospecting for Trout by Tom Rosenbauer

 

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The Orvis Fly Fishing Guide by Tom Rosenbauer

 

Orvis Fly Fishing

Conclusion with Tom Rosenbauer

I loved hearing the history of Orvis and Tom’s connection to them for so many years.  Tom shares the names of some of his biggest influences before we get into the juicy tips and tricks.

     

Fly Fishing for Winter Steelhead with Rob Crandall (WFS 062)

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I dig into fly fishing for winter steelhead with Rob Crandall from Water Time Outfitters.  Rob fishes Northwest Oregon and providing some great tips today including how to land steelhead, his 5 step process to catch steelhead, and how to fish steelhead differently on low and clear water days vs high water days.

Rob shares his 3 main tips on catching more steelhead, how to manage your swing, understanding the hover, and how to mend correctly.  This one is jam-packed for winter steelhead so let’s get into it.  Click below to listen to this amazing winter steelhead show!

 

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Show Notes with Rob Crandall

11:00 – Rob notes the 12′ 7 weight Sage X as his goto rod for winter steelhead.

11:10 – The Grip Shooter running line from RIO Products and the Sage Domain Reel that includes a drag number that helps when playing fish.

14:35 – Rob notes the Winter Spey Strategies video from Fly Fish TV as his best resource to dig deeper.

16:20 – Dean Finnerty was on the podcast in episode 19 and covered fishing the North Umpqua for steelhead.  Dean was also on Rob’s Winter Steelhead DVD.

18:10 – Gene Herring was the producer of the video and was on the show in episode 23.

22:00 – The Guides Choice can be found on Aqua flies and is one of Rob’s 5 patterns on Aqua.

33:30 – Korkers boots has a big spike boot that is super effective at traction.

45:00 – I noted Ed Ward in Skagit Master and how he does the loose line landing method.

54:20 – I interviewed Scott McGarva in this episode 17.  Scott talked about some of the challenges of fishing the Dean River.

1:02:30 – Mike Dooley was a big mentor for Rob and showed him a lot about being a guide.

1:11:09 – Korkers has an extreme sole with studs that Rob really loves.

1:12:15 – Like me, Rob loves a good IPA.  He loves the Bouy Beer and Bent Shovel IPA.

1:15:30 – Dave Hughes is going to be out with Rob this year to do a 3 day trip with Rob.

1:17:00 – Rick Hafele was on the show in episode 37.

 

You can connect with Rob at WaterTimeOutfitters.com if you have any questions about the show today.

 

Fishing for Winter Steelhead Resources

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Winter Spey Stategies DVD with Rob Crandall

 

 

Come Monday by Jimmy Buffett:

 

 

 

Rob Crandall

 

Fishing for Winter Steelhead Conclusion

Rob shared some amazing tips in this one if you are focused on catching winter steelhead.  From rod control, to fly choice to mending.  I would say we pretty much covered the big points in this one.  Leave a comment below and let me know what was helpful.

     
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