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John Hunt, founder of Moccasin Fly Club, is here to help us understand how to find trips on a budget, what makes a...

One of the most iconic fish you’ll see across social media is the peacock bass – massive, vibrant, and found deep in some of the most remote jungle waters on the planet. Today, we’re heading into one of those places, Baku Lodge in Colombia. They’re the local indigenous community, welcomes you like family, and you’ll hear firsthand from three people on the ground and on the water of what it’s really like to chase giant peacocks in untamed waters.

Alex Xenie Hall — legendary Colorado fly fishing guide, steelhead nut, and self-proclaimed trout bum — takes us deep into his world, from the...

Today we're joined by Dave McCoy, Patagonia Fly Fish ambassador and owner of Emerald Water Anglers. Dave breaks down the real state of steelhead conservation, the overlooked opportunities in warmwater fly fishing, and why swinging flies is more than a method—it’s a mindset. He shares the story of helping launch Patagonia’s Fly Fish social presence, his conversations with Yvon Chouinard, and why guiding should include deeper dialogue—yes, even about politics.

Episode Show Notes In today's show, we're gonna be expanding our discussion topics beyond the traditional scope of In the Bucket. Since we started the...

In this episode, Phil sits down with the guy who helped create Balanced Flies—Jerry McBride. You’ll hear how the balanced fly came to life,...

Ron Sorenson, owner of Chocolate Lab Expeditions, takes us inside the Limay River—where trout hit like steelhead, driftboats rule, and the hatches are still sacred. You’ll hear when to go, how to fish it, and why this might just be the most dynamic trout river in the Southern Hemisphere.

Today on CJ's Reel Southern Podcast, we're going musky fishing in the Northwoods with guide Chris Willen. Chris breaks down how early-season smallmouth keep...

Today, we catch up with Ryan Burch, high school pottery teacher by day, and adventurer behind Tales of the 48 by summer. Ryan is gearing up for the ultimate fly fishing road trip in his fully loaded Four Wheel Camper. He’s aiming to connect with fish, places, and people across the country—starting this summer with the eastern U.S.

Swinging flies for Atlantic salmon in an area made famous by Lee Wulff? Our guest today has been doing just that for over 50...