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WFS 358 – JP Ross Fly Rods with JP Ross – Brook Trout, Trout Power, Casting

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JP Ross, founder of JP Ross Fly Rods, shares his story of how he built a fly rod company that has now been around for over 20 years. JP shares some great advice on life and business – the things he learned the hard way and the things that keep him going.

We chat about his podcast, In the Seam – the inspiration behind it, his unique style of podcasting, and the goal as it goes.

We also learn more about Trout Power – an organization dedicated to protect, restore and enhance heritage brook trout populations in the Adirondacks and throughout New York.

 

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Show Notes with JP Ross Fly Rods

05:00 – JP’s first fly rod was a Fenwick Eagle

06:30 – JP saved up tens of thousands of dollars to start a fly shop called, Rising Trout Outfitter

07:30 – They started making JP Ross fly rods which were 100 bucks with a case

08:15 – JP teamed up with Kerry Burkheimer – Kerry was on the podcast at WFS 282

09:20 – They designed a rod called K357 which many people used to compete with

18:00 – We chat about the quote from River Runs Through It, “I’m haunted by waters”

24:25 – JP started a podcast called In the Seam – we chat about his style of podcasting

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26:20 – His recent episode was with Keith Tidball where they talked about hope in humanity – listen to that episode here

28:00 – We talk about small stream fishing

31:15 – JP and Mark Usyk used to read the Frog and Toad Adventures book a lot as a child

31:30 – Jeff Kimball paints their rod blanks

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32:45 – JP makes most of his rods and they’re affordable. The Beaver Meadow Adams is only $349.

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34:05 – Tom Starmack was recently in episode 353 where we talked about euro nymphing on small streams

34:20 – The Peacemaker is the only euro nymphing rod that you could use to the 10 1/2 – 4 wt

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37:40 – He describes what a fallfish looks like

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40:10 – Brook trout is a good target in September at JP’s area

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45:50 – JP talks about why he started and what they have going at Trout Power

57:58 – JP’s top 2 flies are small Muddler Minnow and The Usual

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Photo by Stone River Outfitters

1:01:00 – Hal Janssen was recently on the podcast where we dug into stillwater fly fishing

1:11:55 – JP tells us his top favorite movies: Blues Brothers, Smoke in the Bandit, Indiana Jones, Daniel Craig’s 007, Guardians of the Galaxy, On Golden Pond

1:13:40 – This American Life is one of JP’s favorite podcasts

 

You can find JP Ross on Instagram at @jprossflyrods

Facebook at JP Ross Fly Rods & Company

Website at JPRossFlyRods.com

Phone number: 315-580-3150

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Videos Noted in the Show

 

Related Podcast Episodes to JP Ross Fly Rods

WFS 282 – CF Burkheimer Custom Fly Rods with Kerry Burkheimer

WFS 353 – Fly Fishing Spring Creeks with Tom Starmack – The Driftless, Top Euro Nymphs

         

WFS 357 – Bear Vault with Sarah Leichnetz and Grant Breidenbach – Hiking, Camping, Food Storage

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Sarah Leichnetz and Grant Breidenbach from Bear Vault are here to share their best tips on staying safe while in the backcountry.

We find out why many parks are now requiring bear canisters as opposed to the old hanging your food up in the trees.

This one has a ton of bear stories that we can learn from. Like I always say, be the guy with an epic backcountry trip and not the guy who has to hike down early because of improper food storage. BearVault keeps adventure going!

 

Click below and listen to the Podcast about Bear Vault with Sarah Leichnetz and Grant Breidenbach:

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Bear Vault Show Notes with Sarah Leichnetz and Grant Breidenbach

05:55 – Bearvault focuses on the backcountry hiker or any kind of outdoorsmen that spends a lot of time in the backcountry

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06:00 – Bear cans are now being required and regulated for backcountry hikers in wilderness areas

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09:40 – Grant tells us about bear habituation and population in connection to the ecosystem

19:30 – Grant talks about how the bears have already adapted and hanging your food is no longer effective – watch this bear climb up a tree to get a hiker’s food

21:25 – Bearvault works with Appalachian Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and Pacific Crest Trail Association.

23:00 – We mentioned Leave No Trace which is an awesome outreach program for bear and wildlife awareness

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Photo by Leave No Trace

23:50 – Bearvault recently began working with Yellowstone to Yukon – they create passageways for grizzly bears

26:20 – They also work with the Manager of Colorado Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness – they were able to decrease bear incidents by 98%

28:45 – Grant explains the food storage triangle

34:20 – Matt Shilling from Indifly was on the podcast in episode 342

35:19 – Sarah talks about their 2 new can sizes

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41:00 – We talk about that poor bear trying to break into the Bearvault – scroll below to watch that video

47:45 – The bearvault canister has a proprietary blend of polycarbonate

48:50 – We mention the Monster in my Closet video by Patagonia – scroll below to watch that video

51:10 – Bearvault went through the organization called the IGBC, did some tests, and got certified to be bear-resistant before they hit the market

56:24 – Grant talks about their upcoming trip to Patagonia

1:05:55 – “Bearvault keeps adventure going”

 

You can BearVault on Instagram @bearvault

Check out their website at BearVault.com

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Videos Noted in the Show

 

Related Podcast Episodes

WFS 346 – Fly Fishing Gear for Alaska with FishHound Expeditions – Ask a Pro, Rainbow Trout, Salmon

WFS 322 – Fly Fishing Rocky Mt National Park with Kirk Bien – Leave No Trace, Bear Vault

         

WFS 356 – Fishing Musky with Terry Kluke – Lake Wabigoon, Pike, Canada

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Terry Kluke takes us up into Ontario Canada to focus on his home water for musky, pike, bass, and a whole lot of other species.

We talk about what it’s like vacationing at Merkel’s Camp – located in the center of the Wabigoon/Dinorwic chain of lakes, the top fishing lakes in Ontario.

We also touch on some wilderness adventures hunting for bears, wolves, and whitetails. Plus, a handful of tips for fishing muskies.

 

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Show Notes with Terry Kluke

03:50 – “All bears are excellent to eat”

04:20 – You can fish for pike and musky all summer long in the Mid West

06:00 – Musky 360 is hosted by Joe Bucher – he’s a big musky guy

09:30 – It was 1963 when Terry’s grandfather started the camping lodge

11:00 – Ice season ends in May and back again mid-November

14:30 – They’re going to the Fly Fishing Show in Atlanta on February 2023

17:20 – They also have smallmouth in the area. It’s all lake fishing where they’re located.

25:25 – Terry describes what the lodge looks like and the routine for the trip

26:45 – Terry describes where to find the muskies

29:00 – Tip: For muskies, don’t strip too fast

29:45 – Terry casts about 80 feet from the boat

33:30 – We talk about casting a foot-long fly

35:40 – Colin Mckeown from The New Fly Fisher was on the podcast at WFS 084 – Bill Spicer was also here in episode 093

40:00 – Muskies hunt like a wolf pack – they work together

42:10 – You can only keep musky with at least 54 inches in length

43:50 – Terry also fishes for walleye – it’s what they base their whole income on

52:55 – The best time to go musky fishing and bear hunting would be the end of August or September

53:54 – Deer hunting doesn’t start until October

54:30 – Terry did a lot of elk hunting in Colorado

56:20 – We talk about wolf hunting which is also popular in mid-West

58:20 – There are 18 different species of fish in Wabigoon Lake

1:04:00 – Swick is the best lure for muskies

1:06:30 – Terry’s grandfather bought the camp for $5000 in 1962

 

Check out this website at MerkelsCamp.com

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Related Podcast Episodes

How to Catch Tiger Musky with Bill Spicer – The New Fly Fisher (WFS 093)

WFS 084 – The New Fly Fisher with Colin Mckeown – Atlantic Salmon, Newfoundland, Squaretail, Jensen’s, Riffle Hitch

         

WFS 355 – Fly Fishing Guide Relief Program with Mollie Simpkins – Outdoor Guide Association

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Dave
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Mollie Simpkins is here to enlighten us about their mission at the Guide Relief Program and Outdoor Guide Association. She tells us how they work to ensure a better future for outdoor or fly fishing guides throughout the country, supporting them on and off the water.

We also hear about Mollie’s life in broadcasting as a TV and radio personality before she jumped into these guide programs.

Find out why GRP and OGA are game-changers for the guide community and why we should support these organizations.

 

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Show Notes with Mollie Simpkins

03:30 – Mollie works at Sweet Water Fly Shop – just a couple miles south of Livingston in Paradise Valley. The Vermillion brothers used to own that shop.

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04:20 – We had an episode about Sweetwater Travel with Steve Wilson at WFS 105

04:40 – In the shop, Mollie handles the events, all the outfitting, and the guides

07:00 – Mollie came across the group Chesapeake Women Anglers

10:00 – In the early 2000s, Mollie started as an intern in the broadcasting industry at a company called, Metro Traffic. 20 years later, she ended up being the Director of Operations out of Washington DC.

12:55 – Mollie was terribly shy when she started in the broadcasting business – she tells the story of how she overcame her shyness

15:00 – Mollie and I ran into each other at the IFTD in Salt Lake, Utah

17:00 – Mollie tells the story of how they started raising money for guides

20:00 – Josh Mills from the Pacific Northwest started Flies for Flood Relief which raised over 50,000 USD

21:00 – The other portion of the Guide Relief Program is mental health. Any guide can go to their website and apply for 2 free months of mental health care.

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24:20 – Mollie talks about the Outdoor Guide Association

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27:00 – They work with a company in Connecticut regarding insurance and health. For $204 a year, a guide gets free tell health plus some discounts for medical, dental, vitamins, roadside assistance, global travel assistance, pet care, etc.

30:00 – Through their partner at Crosscurrent in states like Montana, every guide has to have Liability Insurance. They also offer accident insurance, disability insurance, and life insurance.

37:00 – Mollie mentions the companies that partnered with them since the beginning. She also mentions the companies that are going to partner with them this year like Orvis and R.L. Winston Fly Rods, Cross Current Insurance, etc.

41:44 – Mollie talks about their experience at the shop when the massive flood hits Montana on June 13. They call it “the 500-year flood”.

47:30 – Here’s that video of the flood that Mollie mentioned – watch here

1:00:44 – Mollie tells us about her trip to Baha Mexico. She tells us about her bucket list trips.

1:03:20 – Mollie was given the alias, “Shitter. Getter. Doner”. This will be her WFS card name. Stay tuned for it!

 

You can reach Mollie at mollie@guidereliefprogram.org

 

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Fly Fishing Guide Related Podcast Episodes

WFS 105 – Sweetwater Travel with Steve Wilson – Taimen, Mongolia, Fly Fishing Guide School, Montana

         

WFS 354 – Jay Scott Outdoors on Elk Hunting, Podcasting and Hunting Gear

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Jay Scott from Jay Scott Outdoors is on the podcast to walk us through the step x step to getting started with Elk Hunting even if you are brand new to big game hunting. Jay has one of the best hunting podcasts in the country and digs into one of his favorite topics today.

Jay also talks a bit about his passion for fly fishing and what keeps him going throughout the year in hunting and fishing. Jay mixes it up and is a wealth of knowledge for both hunters and fisherman alike. Click the play button below to find out which rifle is best for elk and why you might want to dry fire at an animal!

 

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Elk Hunting Show Notes with Jay Scott

02:45 – Jay noted Steve Rinella and the Meat Eater Podcast – Jay got into podcasting after he listened to their podcast.  Joe Rogan was the guy that helped get the Meat Eater Podcast going.

14:00 – Jay put together a podcast with Colby with Spinner fall guide service on the Green River.

27:10 – GoHunt.com is a great resource to utilize and find out where and which state you should look for opportunities to hunt in.

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27:26 – We noted OnX Maps which is a great tool for mapping and hunting.

29:48 – Coues Deer is a major hunt that Jay covers every year.

30:36 – Goulds Turkey Hunt

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31:25 – Desert Big Horn Sheep Hunting episodes with Jay Scott.

 

38:44 – We talked about elk calling and some of the great resources.  You can learn to elk call in a shorter time than you might think.

40:40 – Chris Roe and Roe hunting resources – great for elk behavior and tips on elk calling.

 

51:00 – Mike Lawson dug into the Green Drake hatch here.

55:25 – We discuss the different rifles for elk and deer and what rifle would be best for your kids.  the 6.5 PRC or 6.5 Creedmore are great rifles for kids and for women.

1:02:24 – Midwestwhitetail.com and bill winke was one of Jay’s mentors and gave him good advice about educating people and informing people and this is what will keep you around for the longterm and not the fly by night type people.

1:08:25 – How to understand a scoring system and how to know how big the animal is from a distance.  Take a look at the Go Hunt article below to learn more.

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Photo and article via:  https://www.gohunt.com/content/skills/elk/how-to-score-and-field-judge-elk—part-1

 

1:17:55 – Jay loves a spotting scope and noted the 95mm Swarovski 30-70 STX

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1:17:00 – Phone scope is a killer tool for taking video on your iPhone or spotting scopes.

1:18:00 – Trekking Poles are helpful especially if you have knee or age issues.  Shoutout to an old friend at CNOC and his trekking poles.

1:19:50 – New down that stays warm when wet plus a good hiking boot.

1:35:45 – The Jay Scott Podcast

 

You can find guest here

@jayscottoutdoors on Instagram

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7 Tips on a Successful Elk Hunting Trip

  1. GoHunt.com for a starting point where to go state x state.  Then use OnX to nail down access points.
  2. Get Your Body in shape first and prepare mentally for the grind.
  3. Get good at elk hunting calling – Real Cadence, tone and sound is the focus
  4. Get Great Optics – 10 and 15 Power Binoculars – Swarovski Optics
  5. Set up gun barrel to the right for right handed shooter
  6. Split body in half vertically and shoot 15 inches behind shoulder
  7. Dry Fire on an Animal – Take 4 or 5 big deep breaths relax and focus + plus no bullet in the chamber

Click here to access the infographic: Jay Scott Infographic

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Elk Hunting Resources Noted in the Show

GoHunt.com – Reminders so you don’t miss the draws

 

OnX Maps

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ns0rI6vBfYk

Related Podcast Episodes

Mike Lawson episode

WFS 190 – Green Drake Hatch with Mike Lawson – Henrys Fork Fly Fishing, Gary LaFontaine

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Elk Hunting Conclusion with Jay Scott

Jay Scott from the Jay Scott Outdoors Podcast shares his best tips on getting started with elk hunting even if you have never gone for elk before.  We find out which website walks you through the process and helps you find the right hunt.

We get you going on elk hunting but also dig into the history of one of the big hunting podcasters in the country.  We focus on western hunting today and some of the similarities between elk hunting and fishing.  Click the play button above and listen to the finer details of elk hunting.

         

WFS 353 – Fly Fishing Spring Creeks with Tom Starmack – The Driftless, Top Euro Nymphs

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Tom Starmack takes us back into the Driftless to tell us how he works his spring creek magic. We find out how he fishes the super skinny water and what his euro rig looks like on small waters. We break down some of his favorite nymphs and the best times to fish the Driftless area.

Tom shares how he met Jason Randall – his fly fishing buddy for 30 years, and the story of how he started as a national fly tyer for the Fly Fishing Show, meeting Lefty Kreh and Ed Jaworowski.

We also mention a bunch of resources for fishing the Driftless.

 

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Show Notes with Tom Starmack

03:40 – Tom and his family live on an old dairy farm built in the mid-1800s. They’re in the middle of nowhere (35 acres of woods) on the edge of the Driftless and their closest neighbor is about a half-mile away.

06:30 – Jason Randall is Tom’s friend, who suggested that he should try tying flies commercially – Jason was on the podcast in episode 074

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08:00 – Furimsky reviewed his flies and liked the way he tied them – Ben was on the podcast in episode 061 and Chuck was also here in episode 292

10:30 – Tom describes what it’s like tying for his first show in Lancaster (2016)

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14:50 – Jason Randall and his wife are vets – Tom has dogs and cats and was looking for a vet then came across Jason. They talked about fishing and started hanging out.

17:00 – There’s an article about fishing the Driftless by TU – read here

19:50 – When he’s euro nymphing, he uses primarily a 2 wt. When he does dry fly, he uses 3 or 4 wt depending on the wind.

21:00 – Tom does 80% nymphing, 20% dry fly

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23:45 – Tom guides for a Christian organization called, Altar Fly Fishing

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28:30 – March, April, and May are Tom’s favorite times of the year to fish the Driftless – it’s the best time to fish there

30:30 – Tom lives in Vernon County – there are 60 classified trout streams and 250 miles of public access

32:30 – In Viroqua, there’s the Driftless Angler Fly Shop – they’re a great resource that guides people. There’s also the Wisconsin DNR website for general info – trout maps, public access, etc.

34:25 – Coulee Region TU has done a lot of work around the Driftless area

35:00 – At onX Maps you can download all the land ownership stuff and see it real-time as you’re out there

36:20 – For nymphing, Tom uses a 10 feet 2 wt rod mostly. He describes his setup.

39:40 – For the fly line, he uses an 022 level line

41:30 – Tip: Read the water. Decide where you’re going to fish it. Figure out how you’re going to fish it.

47:55 – Ed Jaworowski was on the podcast in episode 233 where we talked a lot about casting. Ed has a book on perfecting your fly cast.

56:20 – Tom talks about perdigon tying

59:20 – One of his favorite flies is called the Pink Hog

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1:00:00 – Purple Prince Charming is an all-synthetic material fly. Especially early in the year, leech patterns work great.

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1:03:00 – The Frenchie Fly imitates a BWO, mayfly, stonefly

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1:06:00 – The Pink Hog is Tom’s Top Fly. Pink Hogs are also called “Squags”. Enter your favorite fly here to get a chance to win a box of flies from JH Fly Co

1:09:00 – Tom sells his flies on his website and the Driftless Anglers website

1:12:30 – Tom is also into pheasant hunting

1:15:30 – Tom limits his fly tying to 5 or 6 dozens a day

 

You can find Tom on Instagram @zoeticflies

Check out his website at ZoeticFlies.com

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Resources Noted in the Show

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DNR.Wisconsin.Gov

DriftlessAngler.com

 

Related Podcast Episodes

WFS 074 – Jason Randall on Nymphing, Wet Fly Fishing, The Driftless Area, UV, Indicators, Currents

         

WFS 352 – Fly Fishing Secrets for Stillwater with Hal Janssen

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Hal Janssen, one of the big-time stillwater gurus, shares his life story of fly fishing for over 60 years. We dig into his book, Stillwater Fly Fishing Secrets, which he describes as the complete book on stillwater fly fishing.

Hal tells the story of when he hooked on a dead girl’s body while fishing in Santa Cruz river – it’s creepy but a little bit funny the way he tells it.

We also hear about some of his other cool hobbies like wood carving and pinstriping.

 

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Stillwater Fly Fishing Secrets Show Notes with Hal Janssen

05:00 – Hal is also known as the pin striper – he restores classic cars and boats

13:15 – We dig into his book, Stillwater Fly Fishing Secrets

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14:00 – Hal fished with a lot of popular names in fly fishing like Dave Whitlock, Ed Rice, Polly Rosborough, etc.

17:30 – We talk about float tubes

22:00 – Tip: If you’re fishing stillwater, it’s important that you wear the lightest outfit possible because you’re fishing with leaders that 6x and 7x (more explanation why in the podcast)

25:30 – Hal uses fiberglass rods exclusively

27:00 – Hal explains why he never uses an indicator

32:00 – Hal tells us why he doesn’t want to write a book about steelhead

34:40 – Hal doesn’t use barbless hooks, he just pushes the barb in to make it barbless

36:10 – Hal tells the story of when he hooked on a dead body while fishing in the Santa Cruz river

43:00 – Hal is into fish wood-carving lately

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45:45 – We talk about Joe Brooks – Joe was on the podcast in episode 071

49:00 – Hal has a signature called the Chihuahua

51:30 – Hal has a gold Jaguar (1967)

57:20 – Joan Wulff was on the podcast at episode 100 – she shared some relationship advice there

58:30 – The Marabou Leech is Hal’s favorite fly for trout – he designed this pattern

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1:10:15 – He uses a Thompson and a Dynaking vise

 

You can connect with Hal at HalJanssen.net

 

Resources Noted in the Show

Stillwater Fly Fishing Secrets

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Related Podcast Episodes

WFS 071 – Joe Brooks Podcast – Salt Water Fly Fishing, American Sportsman, Babe Ruth, Alcoholism

WFS 160 – The Dave Whitlock Podcast – Terrestrials, White River, Passion

         

WFS 351 – Virginia Fly Fishing Destinations with Christian Miles + Smallmouth Bass Tips and Tricks

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Christian Miles takes us into Virginia today as we talk about some of the great waters and flies that have come out of this historic part of the country.

We find out when you should be planning your next fishing trip and some of the special species that you may not have been thinking about that Virginia offers.

Christian tells us who his fly-tying hero is and he breaks down his Top 10 Must-have Fly Patterns!

We got another trivia question in this one! Check it out to find out!

 

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Fly Fishing Virginia Show Notes with Christian Miles

08:45 – Christian used to work in a fly shop, Big Lick Fly Fishing. Roanoke Virginia used to be Big Lick Virginia

11:20 – James Edward Burrows directed the TV show back in the day, Cheers – he also directed the popular show, Friends

16:00 – For summertime, the lakes are great for bass fishing – Smith Mountain Lake (for largemouth) and Clayton Lake (for smallmouth). Christian uses one of those Caddis inner tubes.

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20:20 – Christian recently started fishing in Lake Moomaw – he learned about this lake from Blane Chocklett. You can find some chain pickel fish in this lake and a lot of different species.

24:45 – Mossy Creek is a popular fly fishing area in Virginia – there’s a fly shop in Harrisonburg near that creek called, Mossy Creek Fly Fishing. Fishing in Mossy Creek is all bank fishing, you can’t wade in there.

26:30 – Tom Sadler from Mossy Creek Fly Fishing was on the podcast at WFS 098

28:15 – The wintertime is their main trout season

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29:30 – New River is right next to Radford – it flows north, runs through Radford, through Harrisburg, and all the way to West Virginia. New River is one of the oldest rivers in the world as well as the James River.

32:30 – They have Fly Fishing and Wine Festival in Virginia

32:45 – The South Fork of the Holston is where the biggest brown trout was caught in Virginia

34:30 – Harry Murray was on the podcast in episode 290 where we talked about fishing in the Shenandoah National Park

36:00 – Christian tells us about Tommy Matiolli who’s a really good fly tyer. Christian’s favorite fly fisherman is Chuck Craft – he was Chris’s fly fishing hero

38:15 – Chuck Kraft sells these cork bugs that work great for smallmouth

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40:20 – We talk about fishing the Chesapeake Bay

41:15 – For saltwater, a lot of people fish stripers in VA. We had an episode about stripers with Hogan Brown at WFS 284

44:00 – We talk about the Jackson River which is a really good brown trout fishery

45:30 – The Smith River is really good during the winter. Christian loves this one.

48:30 – Christian has been wanting to fish the Roanoke bass which has disappeared in the past 10-20 years

50:00 – Christian focus on carp fishing during the spring and summer

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51:30 – Christian lives in Roanoke town and his home water is the Roanoke River

1:01:20 – Trivia question: What is the only native trout species to the state of Virginia?

1:02:40 – Fly Fisher’s Guide to Virginia was written by David Hart. This book has all the rivers and different places to fish for in VA.

1:03:30 – Christian mentions his top 10 Must-have Fly Patterns – scroll down to see the list

1:14:20 – We talk about Project Healing Water

1:19:45 – Christian recommends the Get Bent IPA beer, Three Knotch’d, Deschutes, Sculpin IPA. Three Floyds, Old Salem Brewing, Big Lick Brewing

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1:22:30 – Christian gives a shoutout to Mossy Creek Fly Fishing crew and Project Healing Water

 

Virginia Fly Fishing Top 10 Must-have Fly Patterns

  1. Crawdad
  2. Kreelex
  3. Golden Retriever
  4. Stimulator
  5. Royal Wulf
  6. CK Baitfish
  7. Sulfur Perdigon
  8. Excalibur
  9. Wooly Bugger
  10. The Game Changer

 

You can find Christian on Instagram @milesflyfishing

 

Resources Noted in the Show

Flyfisher’s Guide to Virginia: Including West Virginia’s Best Fly Fishing Waters

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Videos Noted in the Show

 

Related Podcast Episodes

WFS 098 – Tom Sadler on AFFTA and IFTD – Mossy Creek Fly Fishing, Brook Trout, Shenandoah Valley

         

WFS 350 – Semperfli Synthetic Fly Tying Materials with Ann and Andy Kitchener

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We go behind the scenes with Ann and Andy Kitchener, owners and founders of Semperfli, to learn how they created some of the best fly tying materials on the market today.

We hear what it’s like to win the Queen’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade 2022 – the ultimate and most prestigious award given nationally to a business, and meet Prince Charles.

We break down some of their most in-demand products around the world and find out how fly tyers make it to the Semperfli Pro Team.

 

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Semperfli Show Notes with Ann & Andy

03:30 – Ann and Andy semi-retired 14 years ago. As they were getting into fly fishing and fly tying, they realized that most threads on the market at the time were easy to split so they decided to make better threads

05:30 – They grew 44% a year since they started and then 3 years ago, they launched their Classic Waxed Thread

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06:40 – Now they supply threads to 56 different countries around the world

07:15 – The Nano Silk GSP is their most in-demand product

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09:00 – Andy tells us how they created one of the strongest threads on the market

09:55 – GlobalFlyFisher.com is a great resource for fly fishing and fly tying blogs – Martin Joergensen was on the podcast at WFS 099

12:50 – They have some artificial jungle cock

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13:05 – One of their oldest products, Straggle String, is a great alternative for Peacock Herl

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14:40 – They also got Synthetic Rabbit Zonkers “Wabbit” – There’s a video of Roy Ole Læhren Jakobsen testing the Semperfli Synthetic Zonkers. Scroll down to see that vid!

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20:00 – Splitting a thread is useful for dubbing loops. Their waxed thread is designed for splitting.

21:00 – Their Kapok Dubbing supports 30x its own weight in the water – it’s one of their top-selling materials today

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23:00 – Their Dirty Bug Yarn was developed 3 years ago

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25:00 – Andy tells us what materials to get started with if you’re a beginner coming in to fly tying

27:00 – Tim Cammisa was on a while back – he’s an Ambassador of Semperfli in the US

28:10 – Hackle and CDC are materials that are difficult to make synthetic

30:00 – Andy talks about the “cytis” being endangered around the world so its feathers are illegal to use for fly tying – people get arrested for its use

34:55 -Andy is known in the business as the “naughty professor” – he does a ton of research and experiments to come up with the best possible fly-tying materials

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36:45 – They’ve got 80 strong Pro Team around the world – they have an event called Fly Jam which is like Christmas for the team because they get a box full of materials from Semperfli

40:00 – Ann tells us how fly tiers make it to the Semperfli Pro Team – you can email them, show them your portfolio, and let them know why you are a great fit for the Semperfli family

43:20 – Son Tao is a very talented fly tier

46:40 – We talk about their lead-free wires

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49:35 – Their Straggle Legs serve as synthetic insect legs

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51:00 – One of the notable mentions is their Perfect Quills

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54:25 – Semperfli recently received the Queen’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade 2022 – the ultimate and most prestigious award given nationally to a business.

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58:00 – We hear about their experience entering Buckingham Palace, meeting Prince Charles

1:02:00 – Ann and Andy share some business tips bag

1:11:30 – Bill Oyster was on the podcast recently – a very passionate bamboo fly rod maker

1:15:30 – Ann and Andy share some bonus marriage tips 💑

 

You can find Semperfli on Instagram at @semperfly_flytying

Visit their website at Semperfli.net

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Resources Noted in the Show

globalflyfisher.com

 

Semperfli Videos Noted in the Show

 

Related Podcast Episodes

WFS 285 – 21st Century Materials for Fly Tying with Tim Cammisa from Trout and Feather

         

WFS 349 – Camp n Car with Steve Moore – Bunk Trunk, Van Life, Camping

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Steve Moore from Camp n Car is here to show us how to turn your vehicle into a camping machine.

We discover how you can actually turn almost any vehicle into a camper, what the van life world is all about, and how to organize your gear for your next fishing, camping, or outdoor excursion.

From Honda Element to Honda Fit to SUVs and vans to ProMasters, CNC build these custom campers and make lovely homes out of them. 

Seems impossible? Listen to this episode to find out how!

 

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Camp n Car Show Notes with Steve Moore

02:20 – In his late 20s, Steve quit his job and bought a Honda Element and converted it to a mobile camper – he drove to Alaska with it and lived out of it for 6 months

04:00 – Someone gave them an idea about selling these campers so he and his partner, Martin Nerbovig decided to do it

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05:00 – They specialize in DIY assembly, flat packable camper builds that you can use in a variety of vehicles

07:15 – Steve tells us how a Honda Element turns into a camper

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09:30 – They’ve also got Trunk Bunk that fits perfect for a wide variety of SUVs, vans, and pickup trucks

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10:20 – They did a custom kit for a Honda Fit recently

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11:55 – They had a custom Dodge Van camper at one of the shows

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24:00 – Weight is a concern for vehicles since they have a certain capacity for safety and gas in general so that’s why they use plywood for the interior to keep it light

36:30 – Bob Wells is one of those Youtube van life celebrities (CheapRVliving) – Camp n Car works with them

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41:45 – You can donate to Bob’s nonprofit org – Homes on Wheels Alliance

44:45 – The Facebook marketplace is the best place to find a good deal if you want to purchase used vehicles

49:45 – Steve tells us about the Australian guys he met who turned a van into a solar-powered vehicle

50:45 – Steve shares what’s coming up for Camp n Cars – they bought their first 2022 Promaster van to work on. These kits will be available on the market soon.

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53:30 – Steve bought a Toyota Tacoma recently for a fairly good price

 

You can find Camp n Car on Instagram @campncar

Learn more about what they have going at CampnCar.com

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Camp n Car Videos Noted in the Show

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lC3dM_nSTAI

 

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WFS 238 – Truck Camping Gear with Brent Baker from Oregon AT

         
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