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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...

Episode Show Notes If you’ve ever wondered why some anglers seem to always be in the right spot at the right time, this episode digs...

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 Most adventure rigs look great online. Fewer are built for real miles, real weather, and those long fishing days that end well...

Most fly fishing gear is built for comfort. Some of it is built for performance. But very little of it is built with the...

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 Sloan Hiatt, Manager at Intrepid Camp Gear, breaks down how his team designs rooftop tents and aluminum cargo boxes built for anglers,...

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...