In this episode, we dig into the science of a perfect fly cast with legendary casting instructor Ed Jaworowski. We talk about rod loading,...
Episode Show Notes Fly fishing has a way of making simple problems feel complicated. Your cast feels off, the presentation isn’t doing what you want,...
Episode Show Notes Marc Bale spent more than thirty years inside one of fly fishing’s most influential companies. In this episode, he walks us through...
Fly Lines
Littoral Zone #19 | Stillwater Fly Lines, Leaders, and Tippets with Chris Walker of Rio Products
Dave - If you’ve listened to Phil’s two-part series on making sense of Stillwater fly lines, you probably get why this topic is so important. For...
Fly Lines
738 | Jim Teeny on Sinking Fly Lines – Spotting Fish, Teeny Nymph, Legendary Catches
Dave - Do you fish with sinking fly lines? You can likely thank our podcast guest for the fly line you use today. Jim Teeny is back...
Fly Lines
726 | Guideline Fly Fishing Max Kantor – Choosing a Spey Line, Kola Peninsula, Steelhead
Dave - Do you know where the most remote and unattainable Fly Fishing Destination is for Spey. Today's guest Max Kantor, from Guideline Fly Fishing, will...
Fly Lines
671 | Choosing the Best Fly Line with Josh Jenkins – Scientific Anglers, Fly Fishing Gear, Permit Fishing
Dave - Josh Jenkins, R&D manager at Scientific Anglers will shed light on what's new this season and some of their best-selling fly lines. You're going to get some background on the core and the coating and understand how this will help you understand which lines to choose. You're going to discover how to match the leader with your fly line and why the leader is essentially just a mini fly line. We're going to get into that today and we're also going to find out how and why you should be choosing the fly line first and matching your rod to the fly line. Better put, we're going to show you why fly leader line rod and reel is the order you should follow. Josh clarifies it all today.
Fly Lines
647 | The Six-Step Method to Perfect Your Cast with Bruce Richards – Scientific Anglers, Fly Lines, Fly Rods
Dave - In this episode, Bruce Richards, Scientific Anglers' guru and a master of fly casting, shares his six-step method to perfect your fly cast. Whether...
Fly Lines
589 | Casting Back in Time: The Art of Bamboo Rodmaking & Traditional Fly Fishing with Ed Few
Dave - Ed Few, a distinguished craftsman of custom bamboo fly rods, shares his extraordinary journey from traditional boatmaking in England to mastering the art of fly fishing with hand-built gear. Delving into the essence of fly fishing's heritage, Ed brings to life the thrill of using bamboo rods, silk lines, and horsehair leaders, all while chasing steelhead in the Great Lakes. Listeners will be transported back in time, learning not just about the meticulous process of creating these traditional tools, but also how they can elevate their own fishing experiences. Ed's stories of craftsmanship, passion, and the pursuit of the perfect catch with historic gear promise to inspire and ignite a curiosity for the timeless art of fly fishing.
Fly Lines
Finding the Perfect Fly Rod and Line Combo (Part 2) with Jeff Liskay – Great Lakes Dude #9
Dave - In the first installment, Jeff Liskay masterfully explored the world of rods and floating lines. Now, prepare to plunge into the depths with our...















