Salmon

Do you remember when intruders took over with big profiles and tons of flash? But what if the real edge is going smaller? In...

If you’ve ever swung a fly for steelhead and wondered where that pattern really came from, this one goes deep. In this episode, we...

If you’re curious about Michigan steelhead and salmon fishing, this episode is for you. Christian Gradowski swings streamers under city bridges, strips flies for...

Jordan Larsen, Togiak River Lodge owner and first-generation spey angler, takes us inside on what it's like to build a fishing program from the ground up. We're going to dig deep into one of the world's most remote corners up in Alaska. You're going to hear about this summer job as a videographer turned into a full-blown obsession, what it took to learn two-handed from scratch - this all started on the dock on the back of the lodge, and then how chasing kings and the swing might just reset what you know about fly fishing today.

In this episode of the Great Lakes Dude Podcast, Jeff is joined by industry rep Phil Cook, one of the most respected fly anglers in the region. Phil shares his journey from growing up fishing Michigan’s Au Sable River to leading Backeddy Sales, where he represents top fly fishing brands. They talk about the evolution of Great Lakes fly fishing—from streamer innovations to smallmouth bass tactics, the rise of Atlantic salmon, and hunting Cohos in skinny water. Phil reveals his passion for sight-fishing, his approach to gear testing, and why movement, research, and Google Earth are anglers' best tools.

Do you fish with sinking fly lines? You can likely thank our podcast guest for the fly line you use today. Jim Teeny is back...

The West is home to some incredible bug hatches, but only a few can match the size and intensity of the great salmon fly...

What if we could bring back wild salmon and steelhead to the rivers where they once thrived? With historic runs in the Columbia and...

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.

Our guest today is going to take us behind the scenes in the battle of protecting our remaining stalks of salmon species so you can enjoy your trip even more next time you're up in Alaska.