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...
Episode Show Notes If you've ever stood in a cold river and trusted your waders with your whole day, you know how much depends on...
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819 | Kelly Reaume on Backcountry Skinz – Neoprene Leggings, Fly Fishing Calgary Alberta, Bull Trout
Dave - Kelly Reaume, co-founder of Backcountry Skinz, takes us inside the story of how a garage idea turned into a company that’s reshaping how anglers wade. From breathable neoprene leggings to waterproof socks and lightweight pack-raft setups, Kelly explains why Skinz are becoming a go-to for float trips, alpine lakes, and backcountry anglers who don’t want the bulk of waders.
Episode Show Notes Mckenzie Johns’ fly fishing road trips have taken her from small Pennsylvania streams to epic solo journeys across the Rockies. On her...
We sit down with Kirk Deeter, editor of Trout Magazine and one of the most recognizable voices in fly fishing media. From the challenges...
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...
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709 | Bamboo Fly Rods Simplified with Chris Sparkman – Hex vs. Penta, Fly Fishing Virginia, Salmon Fishing
Dave - Chris Sparkman is here today, founder and owner of Sparchimedes Bamboo Fly Rods. He's gonna take us on a journey to choosing your first or maybe your next bamboo fly rod. We're gonna find out why the five-sighted Penta style bamboo rod might be better for you than the Hexa style. We're gonna get some information on the differences there, and we're gonna talk about the perfect length of a bamboo fly rod. We're gonna walk through what it might look like for you and your area, and why you might go with a nine-foot or maybe even a six-foot bamboo rod. We're also gonna get into some great resources if you wanna take this conversation further and some other people you might want to connect with to put together your next bamboo rod. Plus, we're gonna find out whether a bamboo fly rod has what it takes to battle a giant Alaskan salmon. Chris is gonna talk about some trips he's excited about this year.
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704 | The Perfect Packable Fly Rod with Jeff Ditsworth – Pescador on the Fly, El Rey, Versa Pack
Dave - In this episode, we sit down with Jeff Ditsworth, owner of Pescador on the Fly, to talk about the perfect packable fly rod: their...
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Littoral Zone #11 | Inducing a Take: Stillwater Presentation Techniques to Catch More Fish with Phil Rowley
Dave - Phil Rowley is back with the ultimate guide to inducing a take in Stillwater! In today's episode, we're diving deep into the unique challenges...
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639 | Troutroutes App Feature Updates and Partnerships with Erik Johnsen – OnX, Fly Shops, #1 Mapping Software
Dave - Welcome to another exciting episode where we dive deep into the Troutroutes app innovations and partnerships. Today, we are thrilled to have Erik Johnsen...















