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WFS 316 – Victor Babbitt on Tahoe Fly Fishing and the Missouri River

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Victor Babbitt takes us into the Tahoe area and then over his new gig in Missouri. We talk about Carson Lake, Pyramid Lake, Walker Lake, and Tahoe Lake – how they’re all connected to each other and the ocean. Find out how Tahoe fly fishing used to be back in the day and how different it is now with the people and tourism. Victor tells us why he sold the fly shop, Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters, and why he bought 14 acres of land by the river in Missouri. Victor also tells us about his fly fishing hero, Mel Krieger, and what it was like to sit at the same table with Lefty Kreh.

 

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Tahoe Fly Fishing Show Notes with Victor Babbitt

05:10 – In 1984, Victor moved to Tahoe

07:20 – Victor and his brother opened up Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters in 1994 – after 28 years, they sold the business to Brendan Burnside and John Brassfield

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13:00 – After passing the fly shop, Victor had started fishing in the Missouri rivers, Craig and Cascade

15:30 – Victor tells the story of how they bought that 14 acres of land with lodge on the riverside of Missouri

21:00 – Victor’s last couple of years in Tahoe, California, he felt different about the people and tourism there

26:20 – Victor talks about how you can get away from the crowd when fishing Tahoe waters

29:50 – The Truckee River was got dewatered by an extreme drought about 7 years ago but came back to how it used to be – Victor fishes them January

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32:45 – He’s got a PAC 1300 Outcast Boat

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36:00 – Rick Hafeley was on the podcast at WFS 037 where we talked about Entomology and fly fishing

37:30 – Fishing is usually not great 2nd half of November, December, and going to January on the Truckee river – fishing gets good mid January. We talk about the hatches in different seasons

44:45 – Victor talks about the Carson Lake, Pyramid Lake, Walker Lake, and Tahoe Lake – how they’re all connected to each other and the ocean

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47:14 – Victor talks about the Heenan Lake back in the days when they caught 30 inch fish

54:50 – He mentions some fly shops in Missouri – Headhunters Fly Shop, The Trout Shop, Trout Montana

58:14 – Victor was a chef when he was younger – he studied culinary and restaurant management

1:02:18 – Parachute Adams, Purple Creys, Purple Wolf are his go-to flies

1:06:24 – Mel Krieger was Victor’s fly fishing hero – he did some casting lessons and shows with Mel over the years – scroll below to watch one of his casting videos

1:08:07 – Victor talks about his experience with Lefty Kreh when they used to sit at the same table and listened to his jokes

 

Visit Victor’s new website at MoRiverSide.com

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TahoeFlyFishingOutfitters.com

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Videos Noted in the Show

 

Related Podcast Episodes

WFS 274 – Fly Fishing the Sierra Nevadas with Brian Fischer from Sonora Fly Co.

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Tahoe Fly Fishing Conclusion with Victor Babbitt

Victor Babbitt took us into the Tahoe area. We talked about the Carson Lake, Pyramid Lake, Walker Lake, and Tahoe Lake. We found out how Tahoe fly fishing used to be back in the days and how different is it there now. Victor told us why he sold the fly shop, Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters, and his plans for the river side land in Missouri that he just bought.

     

WFS 315 – The Telescoping Fly Rod from Reyr Gear with Derek Roedel

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Dave
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Derek Roedel, founder of Reyr Gear shares the story of creating one of the most unique rods out there – a rod that is a combination of both the tenkara and traditional fly rod, but more portable than a traditional rod and more functional than a tenkara.

We find out how this telescoping fly rod makes most of your outdoor trip a fishing trip with its versatility and how it’s similar to a lightsaber.

Derek is offering a 20% discount on the rods. Head over to ReyrGear.com and use the coupon code “wetfly20” to avail that discount.

 

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Telescoping Fly Rod Show Notes with Derek Roedel

02:30 – Derek tells the story of when his father found a fiberglass fly rod on the side of the road

04:45 – Derek once enrolled in a casting clinic in San Francisco when he was a kid and later became an instructor for the younger kids

07:26 – The rod that Derek’s father found, Derek used it for 20+ more years – it was an 8 foot, 6 wt Boyd fiberglass rod

09:50 – Derek often visits Greece because of his wife but spends more of his days in California

12:55 – There’s trout fishing in Greece but not very popular

16:15 – We talk about the Reyr First Cast Fly Rod that’s like a lightsaber technique for opening

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19:00 – Their rod is mainly used for versatility – available to fish anywhere. Fits in any backpack and is quick to rig up.

21:40 – Reyr now has a Tenkara rod – this Tenkara has a line keeper so you can always leave your line

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23:50 – Their brand name Reyr means cane or pole in Islandic language

25:10 – Reyr rods don’t have the guides – the line goes inside the rod

27:35 – Derek had landed 30-inch pike with the First Cast 6wt

30:30 – Watch how easy it is to set up the First Cast Fly Rod – scroll down for the video

31:00 – If you break your Reyr rod, send Derek the picture and they’ll get you replacement parts – they have a lifetime warranty support

33:55 – Brandon Moon was recently on the podcast at WFS 308

38:55 – The usual customer will be able to use the built-in line for more or less 2 years, depending on how often they clean it

40:15 – The Collapsible Insa-Net

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42:00 – Reyr is working on a new fishing footwear

48:55 – Derek worked in Silicon Valley for 15 years in a fast-paced prototyping and product development company before he started his own company

56:45 – Check out the video where Derek and his friend race to setup a traditional fly rod vs a First Cast fly rod – scroll down to watch the vid

 

You can Derek on Instagram @reyrgear

Website at ReyrGear.com

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Videos Noted in the Show

 

Related Podcast Episodes

WFS 308 – Fiberglass Rods and Furled Leaders with Brandon Moon – Moonlit Fly Fishing

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Telescoping Fly Rod Conclusion with Derek Roedel

So there you go..

If you’re someone who wants to get fishing right away.. or maybe a backpacker who want to get into fishing.. or even an avid fly fisherman who want to get into backpacking, this rod is perfect for you.

Their goal is for you to be able to concentrate on the fishing and good times.. not spend too much time on setup and storage. You’ll be amazed how quickly you can get on the water, make the first cast, and pack up instantly when you’re done. Literally like a lightsaber!

     

WFS 314 – Fly Fishing Maine with Bob Ramano

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Today, we’re fly fishing Maine. Bob Romano takes us into the lakes and streams of the Rangeley Lakes Region. He tells us why he has been traveling up to this area for over 40 years. We dig into some of his books, his favorite authors, and talk about his new book, River Flowers – how it came to be and what makes it special. Bob mentions some camps that give access to different streams in Maine and breaks down the seasons there. Plus, we hear about the story of White Nose Pete – a trout who lived a hundred years and had never been caught.

 

Click below and listen to the Podcast about Fly Fishing Maine with Bob Romano:

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Fly Fishing Maine Show Notes with Bob Romano

04:30 – The first fly fishing book that Bob read was a Robert Traver book

04:50 – His first fly rod was a Cortland Fiberglass Rod in the 1960s

07:30 – Taylor Streit was recently on the podcast at WFS 313

08:30 – Bob talks about the writers that he looks up to – David Brodigan, Gary Schneider, Tom McGuane, etc.

10:30 – George Daniel was on the podcast at WFS 055

11:00 – Bob tells the story of when he fished the Rangeley Lakes Region in Maine and there were no other anglers and boats

13:40 – We can’t find top fly fishing writers from the Northeast but there’s Top 10 Favorite Fly Fishing Writers from a Google article

14:30 – Bob breaks down Maine fishing – it’s known for its brook trout fishing, smallmouth, and landlocked salmon

15:00 – Randy Spencer is a fly fishing guide in Maine, a writer, and has written a number of books

16:50 – The Rangeley Lakes Region has the largest brook trout in the United States – they measure them in pounds rather than inches

18:15 – Bob talks about Carrie Stevens streamers – her most famous streamer is the grey ghost

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21:51 – Bob talks about what your itinerary would look like when you go to Maine – drive North, then East if you want to go to Grand Lakes stream, way up North is the Moosehead Region Lake, West is the Rangeley Region – they’re equally distant from Portland

26:40 – One of the best times to fish the Rangeley is the 2nd and 3rd week of May – you have to fish something with a white wing because it works great and imitates the smelt

29:00 – The Black Ghost fly pattern is one of the most used in the Rangeley Lakes

Photo courtesy of Orvis.com

30:15 – John Shewey was on the podcast at WFS 296 – Bob shares a tip to keep the streamer feather straight, don’t use subtle hackle, use Marabou feather

31:00 – From the end of May and the beginning of June, that’s when they use dry flies

34:40 – In the Rangeley Lakes Region, you can get those trophy brook trout in the Magalloway River

42:20 – The Hornberg fly pattern aka meat and potato

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Photo courtesy of New England Streamers

42:40 – Bob earns a living as an attorney – he lives on 12 acres of land with his wife

44:20 – June is the dry fly season – the 2nd and 3rd week of June is the black fly season. These flies bite and are intense and so is fishing. July is caddis season. Fishing starts to wane in August. Fishing usually ends by the end of September, then starts the hunting season

47:40 – The moose are dying because they’re rubbing off their fur when ticks irritate them – they die of the cold in winter

50:30 – Bob gives 2 reasons why fishing in Maine is great

  1. Rich sporting tradition
  2. You’ll be fishing wild fish

55:20 – Maine is known for its traditional sporting lodges that date back to the 1800s

56:20 – Bosebuck Mountain Camps give access to the Magalloway river systems

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56:30 – Grant’s Camps give access to Kennebago river

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56:40 – Lakewood Camps is on the Rapid river

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58:00 – Brett and Susan Damm runs the Rangeley Region Sports Shop

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58:55 – Bob tells a story about a guy named Shang Willer who came up with a fable about a fish called White Nose Pete

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1:03:15 – Ray Troll was on the podcast at WFS 299

1:04:45 – Bob has a new book called, River Flowers

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1:05:10 – Elmore Leonard is one of Bob’s favorite authors – Elmore wrote the story that became a movie, Get Shorty

 

You can Bob on his website at ForgottenTrout.com

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Related Podcast Episodes

WFS 055 – George Daniel Podcast Interview – Joe Humphries, Musky, Euro Nymphing, Teaching

Fly Fishing Maine Conclusion with Bob Romano

Bob Romano took us into the lakes and streams of the Rangeley Lakes Region. We found out why he has been traveling up to this area for over 40 years. We dug into some of his books, his favorite authors, and talk about his new book, River Flowers. Bob mentioned some camps that give access to different streams and breaks down the seasons in Maine. We heard about the fable of White Nose Pete.

     

WFS 313 – Fly Fishing New Mexico with Taylor Streit – Rio Grande River, Taos Fly Shop

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Dave
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Taylor Streit, the founder of Taos Fly Shop, shares the story of how he started the fly fishing business in the 80s during the Woodstock days and went through a difficult time in his life battling alcoholism. We talk about what it’s like fly fishing in New Mexico and the Rio Grande River. We dig into his books on fly fishing New Mexico, how they came to be, and the new book he’s working on. Find out Taylor’s go-to flies including his original pattern called, the Shitfly, and some tips about fishing the Eddies. 

We also talk about his son, Nick Streit, who now runs Taos Fly Shop and doing some great things there. Taylor named a couple of bands that he used to see play live in Woodstock and some people tripping on acid. Taylor is another example of a person with a powerful story, who was once in a bad condition and decided to turn his life around to pursue his passion.

 

Click below and listen to the Podcast about Fly Fishing New Mexico with Taylor Streit:

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Fly Fishing New Mexico Show Notes with Taylor Streit

03:40 – Taylor just listened to one of our previous episodes with Nick Lyons at WFS 202

03:45 – Taylor’s book, Instinctive Fly Fishing was published by Lyons Press – Nick helped Taylor with the book’s title

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04:50 – The first fishing memory Taylor has, he used a red and white plastic bobber (1950s)

07:23 – Taylor talks about when he used to fish the Beaverkill

Photo courtesy of the Beaverkill.com

08:30 – Taylor worked for Francis Betters on the Au Sable in Wilmington Plaza, New York

11:30 – Taylor started Taos Fly Shop in 1980

13:15 – He tells us about his Woodstock experience seeing Creedance Clearwater Revival play live

16:45 – We talk about his new book, Fly Fish Taos Santa Fe, New Mexico and his 2004 book Fly Fishing New Mexico

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18:00 – Taylor talks about fishing the Rio Grande River

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22:20 – Larry Dahlberg was on the podcast at WFS 241

22:30 – Rio Grande has 45 inch pikes – somebody dumped pike on the Eagle Nest Lake about 15 years ago, so pikes in this area have reached their maximum length and size

31:37 – September and October are the best times to fish the Rio Grande. In Southern Rocky, it’s late spring (June to mid July)

35:37 – Taylor closed the Taos Fly Shop in 1987, then his son Nick reopened the shop in 2000

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37:45 – Taylor started working in the Bahamas in the 1990s, then later on started bringing people to Argentina – he took Justin Spence there – Justin was on the podcast at WFS 057

41:45 – Nick Streit has a YouTube video fishing the Rio Grande – scroll down to see that vid

42:36 – Brian Koz was on the podcast at WFS 311 and he shared the story of how he was once homeless and turned his life around by pursuing fly fishing

43:40 – Taylor wrote 5 books and he’s writing a new one – he tells us about this new book he’s working on, thinking of naming it “Which Way is Upstream?”

46:00 – Emily Roley, one of Taylor’s guides, has a YouTube video fishing in New Mexico – scroll down to see that video

47:30 – We talk about the Taos Fly Shop Guide School 2022

50:45 – The Pound Meister is Taylor’s original pattern

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51:38 – Taylor talks about the world’s biggest trout restoration project

58:50 – Taylor’s go-to flies are the Royal Stimulator and his original fly called, the Shitfly

1:00:00 – Taylor tells a story about Lefty Kreh

1:01:50 – Royal Stimulator is a great choice – it refloats itself

Photo courtesy of Hurleys Fly Fishing

1:06:25 – We talk about fishing Eddies

Photo courtesy of Blog.FIshidy.com

1:13:45 – Taylor is also into big game hunting

1:15:55 – Sly & The Family Stone used to play in Woodstock – listen to one of their songs below

1:21:08 – Nick Streit was on the Destination Angler Podcast – click here to listen to that episode

 

Check out their website at TaosFlyShop.com

Instagram @taosflyshop

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Videos Noted in the Show

 

Related Podcast Episodes

WFS 202 – Nick Lyons on Great Fly Fishing Books – Lyons Press Publishing, Tom McGuane, Ted Leeson

WFS 241 – Larry Dahlberg and the Hunt for Big Fish

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Fly Fishing New Mexico Conclusion with Taylor Streit

Taylor Streit shared the story of how he started the fly fishing business in the 80s. We talked about fly fishing in New Mexico and the Rio Grande River. We dug into his books, how they came to be, and the new book he’s working on. We found out Taylor’s go-to flies and some tips about fishing the Eddies. We also talked about his son, Nick Streit, doing some great things for Taos Fly Shop.

     

WFS 312 – The Artisan Workshop and Fish Jewelry with Tom Tietze

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Dave
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Tom Tietze, jeweler and headman of the Artisan Workshop, shares his story of how he became a jeweler. An amazing story that started with what he felt was a “disaster” led him to find his purpose in life. Find out how Tom makes custom fish jewelry and sea life designs through gold and silver smithing. Tom talks about how his hero, Jacques Cousteau, inspired him to become passionate about marine biology. He put the two things he loves together (sea life and jeweling) and so he makes very unique sea life jewelry.

Tom also teaches about the wonderful art of jewelry-making around Portland Oregon. He’s been doing it for 40 years and wants to pass on his skills through apprenticeship before he retires. Another artist with an unbelievable passion for his craft – Tom Teitze, rhymes with pizza!

 

Click below and listen to the Podcast about Fish Jewelry with Tom Tietze:

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Fish Jewelry Show Notes with Tom Tietze

05:50 – The Chinook trout and salmon ring

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06:15 – Tom can make a customized ring based on the fish you want him to copy – he talks about the process

07:25 – Tom has been making rings for 40 years now

08:05 – The brook trout ring

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08:21 – Some people use the chinook ring as their wedding ring

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12:35 – The silvers that are available nowadays have better quality – there’s silver that’s alloyed with germanium where it doesn’t tarnish easier than regular silver and it’s much hard. There’s also one that’s called continuum silver – this one is as hard as gold

13:41 – The average wedding ring in gold is about $1000-$2000, continuum silver costs $400-$800, and germanium silver costs $200-$400

18:15 – Tom likes the challenge of making a new species that you want on a ring

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20:00 – Tom used to work for spectrum design jewelers for 10 years and worked for different shops in Portland – he can also do platinum work

21:30 – Tom started training an apprentice now so that he can pass on his skills before he retires as a jeweler

23:15 – Tom offers some workshops in Portland area to teach people about his art

24:23 – Tim Flagler was on the podcast at WFS 279

25:58 – Check out The Artisan Workshop website to connect with Tom

29:47 – Tom talks about Jacques Cousteau – how it influenced him in the early days

36:44 – With every purchase you make from Tom, he will donate 20% of the earnings to Trout Unlimited

39:48 – Wetflyswing.com/catseye is where you can see what Tom was talking about

40:30 – Tom recommends visiting the Multnomah Arts Center in Portland – they have classes

41:00 – RioGrande.com is a provider of jewelry making tools – Ganoksin.com is also a great resource, a network of jewelers that mentor each other

42:20 – Tom will take a trip to Montana with his family and will be taking some trout pieces to connect with some galleries there – if you know someone from Montana who’s in the art industry, you can refer Tom

44:19 – Ray Troll was on the podcast at WFS 299

 

You can find Tom on Instagram @sealifecreations

Website at ArtisanWorkshop.com

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Resources Noted in the Show

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www.Ganoksin.com

 

Related Podcast Episodes

WFS 299 – Fish Worship and Art with Ray Troll

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Fish Jewelry Conclusion with Tom Tietze

Tom Tietze shared his story of how he became a jeweler. We found out how Tom makes custom fish jewelry and sea life designs. Tom talked about how he put the two things he loves together (sea life and jeweling), making unique sea life jewelries. Tom wants to pass on his skills through apprenticeship before he retires. An artist with an unbelievable passion for his craft – Tom Teitze, rhymes with pizza!

     

WFS 311 – Streamers for Brown Trout with Brian Kozminski – True North Trout

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Dave
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Brian Kozminski, headman at True North Trout, is here today to shed some light on fishing streamers for brown trout. We find out the best times to go fishing in Manistee River, MI. We talk about TFO rods – Brian tells us the types of rods he uses for each season and his go-to flies. We learn how we can help prevent these water invasive species from spreading, which is one of our primary responsibilities as anglers, if we want to keep our waters fishable and clean. We learn what size of native browns we can take that is actually beneficial for the fish’s population system.

Brian also shares his story of how he once became homeless and decided to turn his life around by doing what he loves – fly fishing. Now he’s on top of his game, living the life he’s called for. Very powerful story!

 

Click below and listen to the Podcast about Streamers for Brown Trout with Brian Kozminski:

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Streamers for Brown Trout Show Notes with Brian Kozminski

03:23 – Brian tells a quick story of how he was once became homeless, went to rehab, then turned his life around and pursued fly fishing

06:21 – The previous owner of True North Trout wanted to retire the blog page but donated it to Brian instead

07:40 – Brian talks about the Manistee River – streamer fishing goes from April to September

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09:45 – Rick Pope from TFO was on the podcast at WFS 158

10:30 – Brian shares what’s coming up for him in the next couple of months

11:26 – May and June are the best times to book a fishing trip with Brian – October is great because the river gets quiet. June 21 has the longest day of the year, the sun goes down at 10:30pm to 11pm

16:16 – Brian walks us through Manistee River fishing (April and May) – from M72 to M66, there’s a lot of ‘flies only’ section water in there and bring a drift boat. Above 72, you can bring a long boat. Below 66, the river gets larger and slower

18:11 – Brian uses an Adipose drift boat

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26:30 – Brian talks about mousing in July and August

30:30 – We talk about streamers in the fall – from end of August to September, they do terrestrial fishing – mid September, trout key in on cinnamon ants

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Photo Courtesy of Davie McPhail

31:55 – September to October, a lot of people come to Michigan to catch 25-30 pound king salmon

34:40 – Brian uses a 9 foot TFO BVO (which is now replaced by LK Legacy) fly rod during spring. During summertime, he uses a 4 wt. If he’s strictly fishing streamers, the Axiom II-X is what he prefers

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42:29 – Brian was on the Meat Eater show – Das Boat

49:04 – We talk about Rock Snot, aka Didymo, a type of algae – how it destroys our waters

Photo Courtesy of UCANR.edu

51:08 – There are over 200 invasive species in the Great Lakes area – Brian explains how we need to take this seriously and what we can do to prevent the spread of these harmful species

55:50 – We find out what’s coming up for TFO

1:08:48 – Sex Dungeon and Circus Peanut are Brian’s go-to flies

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Photo courtesy of Josh Varner

 

You can find Brian on Instagram @truenorthtrout

Visit their website at TrueNorthTrout.com

 

Resources Noted in the Show

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Related Podcast Episodes

WFS 158 – Temple Fork Outfitters with Rick Pope – TFO Rods, Lefty Kreh, Cosmic Cowboys

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Streamers for Brown Trout Conclusion with Brian Kozminski

Brian Kozminski sheds some light on fishing streamers for brown trout. We found out the best times to go fishing in Manistee River, MI. We talked about TFO rods – the types of rods he uses for each season and his go-to flies. We learned how we can help prevent these water invasive species from spreading if we want to keep our waters fishable and clean. We also learned what size of native browns we can take that is actually beneficial for the fish’s population system.

     

WFS 310 – Trxstle Fly Rod Carrier with John Smigaj

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Dave
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John Smigaj, one of the founders of Trxstle, walks us through the story of starting a gear carrier products company. John and his partner, Morgan, are on a mission to solve gear transportation problems with proper engineering and a whole lot of passion. We find out the benefits of having a fly rod carrier – how it makes your fishing trip so much easier and better. We also talk about their new Geryon Universal Bike Packing – how they’ve been developing the prototype for 5 years and finally going to be available on the market this year!

 

Click below and listen to the Podcast about Fly Rod Carrier with John Smigaj:

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Fly Rod Carrier Show Notes with John Smigaj

04:16 – John moved about 35 times, never spending more than 1 Christmas at any house and state

06:12 – John used to pursue law enforcement, then later on decided to jump into engineering – he was raised in a military family

11:26 – John tells the story of how he met his business partner, Morgan at a company that later shut down causing its employees to lose their jobs and not be paid

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13:03 – John and Morgan looked for engineering jobs then at the last minute decided to start their own engineering firm – they also started designing outdoor products

15:27 – Trxstle is an outdoor product company that focuses on carry products

16:44 – John explains how they came up with the brand name, Trxstle

19:06 – John talks about the CRC System – how it makes your fishing trip so much easier and protects your gear

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21:09 – This telescopic fly rod carrier can be as short as 44 inches and telescopes out up to 10-foot 6-inch

24:14 – Trxstle is also known for its waterproof cases – they’re going to release a new one by the end of 2022

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26:13 – The NRS ClampIt holds your case on the boat

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26:49 – The Slip Mount mounts your case wherever you want

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27:51 – The River locker is smaller than the Big Water Case Fly Box

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28:20 – Trxstle works with Scott Wilday from LidRig – Scott was on the podcast at WFS 250

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28:42 – Trxstle’s got full apparel line

29:11 – The Geryon Universal Bike Packing System – Trxstle now accepts preorders and will start shipping by the end of March 2022

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35:02 – Anything below an 8wt rod fits the CRC system – anything above that, you should measure first

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40:11 – The Geryon Universal Bike Packing System is 5 years in the making – John talks about its features

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45:06 – Trxstle will be at the IFTD this year

51:21 – John used to skate board and roller blades – he used to join roller blading competitions

 

You can find Trxstle on Instagram @trxstle

Website at Trxstle.com

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Videos Noted in the Show

 

Related Podcast Episodes

WFS 250 – Goto Fly Fishing Accessories with Scott Wilday from LidRig

 

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Fly Rod Carrier Conclusion with John Smigaj and Trxstle

Trxstle is truly a game changer. John also mentioned that they’re developing 20 products and will be releasing a new product by the end of this year so we definitely should be excited about it! We are very grateful to have Trxstle as a sponsor because they’re doing great things for the outdoor community, making our outdoor experience better than ever! Thank you John and the Trxstle crew!

     

WFS 309 – Eeland Stribling on Standup Comedy, Fly Fishing and the Black Steve Irwin

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=\]\`Eeland Stribling, a wildlife educator, biologist, and comedian, is here today to tell the story of how he got started in standup comedy. Find out who were his biggest influences and why he wanted to be a comedian even though he considers himself antisocial and didn’t want to be famous. Eeland talks about his way of doing his shows, how he prepares for them, and how sucking a few times helped him become a better entertainer. We learn more about the organization Eeland works for, Brown Folks Fishing, which engages the Black community in fly fishing and doing some great things for conservation.

Eeland also shares the first time he saw his ultimate idol, Dave Chappelle which made him cry out of genuine happiness and excitement.

 

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Standup Comedy Show Notes with Eeland Stribling

02:36 – Eeland was on the Anchor Up and Chill podcast

04:37 – Eeland’s grandfather was a wildlife biologist who used to work in South Africa – the name Eeland means largest African Antelope

05:32 – We talk about the crocodile hunter, Steve Irwin who tragically died from a stingray’s stab

08:29 – Eeland did his first show on a stage and did great, then the next 20 shows, he sucked and didn’t get any laughs

10:35 – Marc Maron, a stand up comedian, in his podcast talks about the process of being a stand up comedian and sucking at first

19:17 – There’s a documentary series on the history of comedy

20:50 – The Saturday Night Live created the 7 second time delay because of Richard Pryor to make sure he didn’t say anything crazy

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21:43 – Eeland mentions some big names and the game-changers in comedy history such as Richard Pryor, George Carlin, Eddie Murphy, and Bill Cosby

22:52 – Eeland’s favorite comedians are Dave Chappelle, Chad Daniels, Jackie Kashian, Bill Burr, and Patrice O’Neal

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24:49 – Eeland’s got a YouTube channel – check it out!

25:40 – He tells the story of when he hooked 6 permits and lost them all – we talk about his saltwater fishing trips and the species he caught

28:48 – Eeland talks about his fly fishing classes – he’s teaching people how to fly fish

44:44 – Eeland works with Brown Folks Fishing

 

You can find on Instagram @blacksteveirwin

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Standup Comedy Conclusion with Eeland Stribling

Eeland Stribling told the story of how he got started as a stand up comedian. We talked about his biggest influences and why he wanted to be a comedian. We found out how he prepares for the shows and how sucking a few times helped him become a better entertainer. We learned about the organization, Brown Folks Fishing engaging the Black community in fly fishing, and doing some great things for conservation.

     

WFS 308B – Stillwater Dry Fly Fishing with Phil Rowley + Kamloops Giveaway

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Phil Rowley, the man, the myth, the legend, is back for another stillwater round. Phil shares some casting tips that increase your chance of getting a take and make your fishing trip less boring. We talk about the flies that work well on stillwater, Phil’s favorites, and learn more about the fish’s behavior. Find out why Phil loves stillwater fishing more than river fishing and why it’s more old-age friendly.

We are also excited about the Skitchine Lodge Stillwater School 2022 this June. We’re giving away two spots worth $3990 to two lucky winners. Phil and I will be there to fish with you along with the Skitchine crew. Goodluck! See you there.

CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY!

 

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Stillwater Dry Fly Fishing with Phil Rowley Show Notes

03:50 – The Traveler’s Sedge

06:00 – Phil talks about the trout behavior on stillwater

08:24 – If the fish are taking duns, mayfly dun pattern works – Parachute Adams is a good imitator. If they’re feeding on nymph, you might fish a soft hackle like unweighted nymph just below the surface

09:15 – One of Skitchine’s favorite pattern is the Timeberline Emerger by Randall Kaufmann

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12:44 – Phil shares some tips on leaders and tippet setup

15:09 – The Orvis Guide to Stillwater Trout Fishing is the stillwater bible. Everything you need to know about stillwater fishing – grab your copy here

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17:05 – Cast on a spot, if nothing happens after 10-20s, pick it up and cast it somewhere else – don’t let it sit there all-day

19:30 – Outcast’s got a new 7-pound float tube called Summit

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25:30 – Phil started from river fishing to lake fishing – he explains why he prefers lake fishing, how it differs from river fishing, and why lake fishing is more old-age friendly

29:22 – For Chironimids, Phil uses Brian Chan’s pattern, Lady Mcconnell and Racoon by Paul Lash – he mentions some more patterns he likes

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31:56 – For caddis flies, Phil uses Mikulak Sedge, the Tom Thumb

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32:44 – Terrestrials, Kelly Galloup’s Ant Acid works great

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33:39 – Callibaetis F FLy pattern – scroll down to see Phil tie that fly

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34:05 – Get the flies mentioned on Phil and Brian’s store at StillWaterFlyFishingStore.com

34:40 – Phil did a segment with Rick Hafele – scroll down to see that vid. Rick was on the podcast at WFS 034

38:28 – Phil will be at the Wasatch Fly Fishing Expo – he shares what’s coming up for him for in the next couple of months

39:37 – Phil and I will be fishing at Skitchine Lodge on June

40:50 – Phil and Brian will have another stillwater fishing school – check out the available spots at FlyCraftAngling.com

45:30 – We still got the Skitchine giveaway going – click here to enter the Giveaway

 

You can find Phil on Instagram @philrowleyflyfishing

Website at FlyCraftAngling.com

 

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Videos Noted in the Show

 

Related Podcast Episodes

WFS 307 – Skitchine Lodge with Phil Rowley and Dwight Jefferson – Stillwater Fishing

WFS 267 – Fishing Lakes with Phil Rowley from Fly Craft Angling

Phil Rowley on Stillwater Fly Fishing, Chironomids, and Brian Chan (WFS 034)

 

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Stillwater Conclusion with Phil Rowley

Phil Rowley is back for another stillwater round. Phil shared some casting tips that increase your chance of getting a take. We talked about the flies that work well, his favorites, and learned more about the fish’s behavior. We found out why Phil loves stillwater fishing more than river fishing. We also talked about the Skitchine Lodge Stillwater School 2022 which you can also join if you win the giveaway. Our contest for two places at the 2022 Skitchine Lodge Stillwater School will close at 11:59 pm PST on April 14, 2022. Goodluck!

CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY!

     

WFS 308 – Fiberglass Rods and Furled Leaders with Brandon Moon – Moonlit Fly Fishing

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Brandon Moon, founder of Moonlit Fly Fishing, is here to shed some light on fiberglass rods and furled leaders. Find out how these fiberglass rods give you a whole new experience with its features. We dig into some of their products and the new rods they’re working on that you can preorder today. We talk about the Tenkara rod – how it’s so easy to use, portable, and great for beginners.

Brandon shares how they acquired Leland and Tenkara, as well as their plans with these companies in the coming months. Brandon also shares how he meditates on a rowing machine and encourages us to find inner peace in our own way.

 

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FIberglass Rods Show Notes with Brandon Moon

05:13 – Brandon describes what a furled leader is like

10:25 – Head over to their website to learn more about furled leaders

12:00 – Brandon pays his respects to Mike, owner of Streamside Leaders who passed away last holiday season. Brandon mentions some other companies that produce furled leaders

13:26 – The Moonlit S Glass 2wt

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18:01 – The local fly shop in Pocatello Idaho is the Snake River Fly Shop

19:11 – The main stem of the Snake river below American falls reservoir is on the top 10 smallmouth bass fishery

19:43 – They got some native cutthroat, brook trout, rainbows, browns, tiger trout, and some alpine tiger muskies in Idaho, etc.

22:04 – All Brandon’s nymphs are tied with soft hackle – he uses them 90% of the time

24:31 – Brandon describes what a Bonneville cutthroat looks like based on his experience

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29:37 – The Nirvana Rotary Fly Tying Vise

30:24 – Moonlit Fly Fishing just released their waterproof seat cover

31:27 – They’re bringing out new graphite rods in the Nirvana brand and a new lineup of fiberglass – Brandon mentions some more products that they’re working on

31:54 – Moonlit purchased Leland Fly Fishing in April 2021 – they also own DragonTail Tenkara, one of the biggest tenkara companies in the world

32:31 – Brandon tells us why tenkara rod is great for beginners and how portable it is

37:34 – Brandon’s go-to nymph pattern is a purple pheasant tail soft hackle with a tungsten bead

40:00 – The Fiberglass Manifesto blog is a good resource to learn more about fiberglass rods – Cameron from Fiberglass Manifesto blog was on the podcast at WFS 088

43:04 – Brandon talks about his meditation routine and how he does it

47:00 – We find out where Brandon gets his soft hackles

47:36 – We did an episode about soft hackle with Steven Bird from Soft Hackle Journal at WFS 134

48:17 – We talk about tenkara and what it’s called in different places

50:22 – James Park from Red Truck Fly Fishing was on the podcast at WFS 246 – Brandon tells the story of how he bought Leland

 

You can find Brandon on Moonlit Fly Fishing

Instagram @moonlitflyfishing

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Resources Noted in the Show

The Fiberglass Manifesto

 

Videos Noted in the Show

 

Related Podcast Episodes

WFS 088 – The Fiberglass Manifesto with Cameron Mortenson – Choosing a Rod, Tips, Eagle Claw, Barclay, Grey, McFarland, John Prine

 

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Fiberglass Rods Conclusion with Brandon Moon

Brandon Moon and I talked about fiberglass rods and furled leaders. We found out how these fiberglass rods gives you a whole new experience with its features. We dug into some of their products and the new rods they’re working on. We talked about the Tenkara rod – how it’s so portable and easy to use. Brandon shared how they acquired Leland and Tenkara.

     
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