trout

Episode Show Notes Will Godfrey has lived through nearly every major era of modern fly fishing. Along the way he built successful fly shops, guided...

Episode Show Notes Paul Bowen has spent over 50 years fly fishing and tying flies throughout eastern Idaho. From the South Fork of the Snake...

Some rivers don't reward bigger boats. They reward smarter access. Water Master Rafts have built a reputation for helping anglers reach water that bigger...

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.