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James Garrettson of About Trout takes us deep into the San Juan tailwater—well beyond the Instagram version—to show what really makes this river a world-class streamer fishery. He breaks down how big trout behave in frog water, why depth and stalls matter more than speed, and how his team consistently targets fish over 30 inches. James shares the story behind a true San Juan giant, talks streamer setups, flow windows, guide etiquette, and why he spends every free day exploring the same river he’s guided for a decade. If you’ve ever wondered how to fish deep, slow, technical water for outsized browns, this episode is the blueprint.

Northern Saskatchewan might sound remote, but by the time Jason Hamilton and I were done talking, I was already mentally standing on that casting...

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...

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 Some stories follow you your whole life, and John MacLean grew up inside one of the most meaningful ones ever tied to...

Episode Show Notes Chris Smith takes us inside the world of Team USA Fly Fishing, breaking down the systems, strategies, and Euro nymphing methods that...

Atlantic Canada is home to some of the most storied salmon rivers in the world—and to one of the quiet powerhouses working behind the...

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...

Lance Gray gives us a full guide-level breakdown of Northern California — from the Feather River steelhead runs to the stillwaters that shaped generations of Chico anglers. He talks about reading Davis and Almanor, when stillwaters light up, and why steelhead require technical knots, clean leaders, and perfect presentations. Lance also brings us into the heart of the Chico fly-fishing community, where teaching, mentorship, and his Guide School continue to shape new anglers. It’s part NorCal fishing tour, part education deep-dive, and part love letter to the waters that raised him.

Episode Show Notes When Kelly Galloup shows up, you know it’s about to get good. In this episode, Chad sits down with one of the...