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In this episode, Davy Wotton discusses why many anglers are missing fish before their flies even land. While most anglers focus on casting farther,...

What does it take to keep producing nine-pound trout year after year? In this episode, we dig into the work happening behind the scenes at...

Episode Show Notes There are plenty of lakes where you can catch trout. Then there are lakes that challenge you to think differently every time...

Have you ever packed a pile of gear for a trip and ended up using only a small part of it? Today I'm joined by...

In this episode, we head to Montana with Mike Pogoda from Rising Trout Fly Fishing to break down how to properly plan a fly-fishing...

Every angler has heard it before: this fly always works, this is my confidence fly, you have to have this pattern in your box....

John Hazel, longtime owner of Deschutes Angler Fly Shop, joins the podcast to share the story behind the early days of Spey casting on the West Coast and the innovations that helped shape modern steelhead fishing. Drawing from decades of experience on the Deschutes River, John talks about the development of two-handed rods, the evolution of Skagit and Scandi systems, and his work with companies like Sage, Loomis, and Burkheimer during the formative years of modern Spey fishing. We also dig into Deschutes steelhead tactics, skating flies, salmonfly hatch strategies, and the small details that separate successful anglers from the rest. Whether you're interested in Spey casting history, steelhead fishing, or learning from one of the sport's pioneers, this episode is packed with practical advice and stories from a lifetime on the water.

What does it really take to film fly fishing at the highest level? In this episode, Todd Moen of Catch Magazine joins us to share the story behind some of the most iconic fly fishing films ever created—from steelhead rivers in the Pacific Northwest to remote destinations across the globe. We dig into Todd’s early production days filming for Fly Fishing the World, surviving a plane crash in the Bahamas, and how he eventually built Catch Magazine into one of the most respected visual storytelling brands in fly fishing. Todd also explains why steelhead may be the hardest species to film, how music shapes his editing process, and what most people never realize about the amount of work required to capture a single unforgettable fish on camera.

Episode Show Notes Mike and Michael are two of the five starters representing Team USA at the upcoming World Fly Fishing Championships in Eastern Idaho....

Episode Show Notes Sean McLendon guides out of Montana Fly Fishing near Absarokee, Montana, where anglers can fish everything from technical spring creeks to big...