Nymphing

Episode Show Notes For the last ten years, today’s guest has been fly fishing the Alaska road system and guiding the south central rivers Lower...

This summer, we’re bringing back a favorite from the archive—originally released as episode 279, this conversation with Norman Maktima is packed with stillwater insights. Norman, a Team USA fly fishing competitor and guide at High Desert Angler, shared a deep dive into stillwater strategies—from euro-nymphing tactics to lake structure, fly line selection, and subtle boat positioning tips. Whether you're working leeches, chironomids, or just trying to improve your game, Norman brings the technical know-how with a grounded, fishy vibe. We also hear about his Native American heritage and what it was like going from youth team standout to the world competition stage. If you're into stillwaters or want to sharpen your nymph game, this one is worth a second listen.

In this episode, Ronan Creane, a renowned fly fishing guide with deep ties to Ireland, is here to talk all about fly fishing New...

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Rick Hafele, a seasoned angler and a passionate advocate of the environment and community, is back on the podcast for the second time to share some insights on understanding aquatic insects and mastering the art of nymph fishing.

In this podcast, learn Mavrk Fishing with Jeff Sasaki! Mavrk Fishing with Jeff Sasaki. Hit play below! Find the show:  iTunes | Stitcher | Overcast Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe via...

George Daniel, the Director of the Joe Humphreys Teaching Program at Penn State University and a former member of Fly Fishing Team USA, returns to the podcast with exciting updates.

Today, we dive into another captivating conversation, this time with Craig Richardson, Head Guide at Fly Cast Away on St. Brandons Atoll, and fly fishing Guide at Como Maalifushi, Maldives, and WorldCast Anglers. We kick off by learning about Craig's early entry into competitive fishing at just 13 years old when he joined the youth team in South Africa. As our conversation delves into the intricacies of euro nymphing, Craig sheds light on the drawbacks of excessive focus on tight lining.

Jeff Sasaki, Designer of Founder of Mavrk Fly Fishing, walks us through his euro nymphing setup today and the physics behind the famous Stinger Micro Reel.