Fly Rods

Episode Show Notes Gary Davis founded San Juan Rodworks in 2020 out of his garage. Today, he’s moved into a dedicated showroom and education space...

For more than a century, bamboo fly rods have been built from the same bamboo. It was accepted as tradition, rarely questioned, and almost...

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,...

Today, we’re digging into how fly rods are really designed. Not the marketing side, but what really goes into the design, the testing, and...

Episode Show Notes A fly rod that disappears in your pack but still fishes like your everyday rod sounds like a stretch. In this episode,...

Steve Woit has spent years hunting down the stories behind fly-fishing’s most influential figures — including Mary Orvis Marbury, whose Victorian-era writing documented flies and tiers before the modern industry existed. In this episode, Steve walks us through the research discipline behind Fly Fishing Treasures, his deep dive into letters, catalogs, photographs, and tackle provenance that reveal how anglers built a culture long before we arrived. This conversation isn’t about nostalgia — it’s about protecting memory. Steve shows how writing, archiving, and conservation fundraising through donated tackle help safeguard fisheries and preserve the names and innovations that shaped our sport.

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...

In this episode, we’re joined by Gary Davis, the founder of San Juan Rodworks. Gary shares his unique journey from the golf course to...

In this episode, we sit down with Jerry Kustich—bamboo rod builder, author, and one of the pioneers of Great Lakes steelhead fly fishing. From...

If you’ve ever tried to sneak in a little fly fishing on a business trip or family vacation, this episode is for you. Jeff...