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Episode Show Notes Evan Griggs, founder of Fishing For All, walks us through Minnesota’s surprising, varied fisheries — from tight spring-fed trout creeks to the...

Episode Show Notes Ever wonder why some anglers swear by tube flies or why that little hitch on the surface can make a salmon go...

Texas Hill Country is its own little ecosystem — limestone banks, spring-fed creeks, and a species list that reads like a road map of surprises. Chris Johnson of Living Waters Fly Fishing walks us through why central Texas fishes year-round: the state-endemic Guadalupe bass, the only U.S. native Rio Grande cichlid, water that fishes like trout one month and bass the next, and a shop-led conservation program (Fly Fish the Republic) that’s funding real science. We get practical rigging and fly choices (sink-tips and diving hair bugs for big bass, tiny jigs for picky cichlids), how to read fall windows for multi-species trips, and the backstory on a Texas-built fly line — the Texas Taper — developed with Scientific Anglers and sold through the shop.

Episode Show Notes This episode of CJ’s Reel Southern Podcast brings together two seasoned Arkansas guides, Morgan Guss of Diamond State Fly Co. and Matt...

Episode Show Notes In this episode, we sit down with legendary fly angler Craig Mathews to explore their new book Pheasant Tail Simplicity. Craig shares...

In this episode with Drew Baker, we will discuss the fly fishing photography tips. From shoulder surgery rehab to 10 guiding seasons across Rock...

Big browns don’t always fall for big flies. Sometimes the secret is going smaller. On today’s episode, we’re digging into the world of fishing...

Episode Show Notes Mike Bachkosky has spent more than fifty years on the Delaware River, watching hatches, studying rise forms, and learning every detail of...

Kelly Reaume, co-founder of Backcountry Skinz, takes us inside the story of how a garage idea turned into a company that’s reshaping how anglers wade. From breathable neoprene leggings to waterproof socks and lightweight pack-raft setups, Kelly explains why Skinz are becoming a go-to for float trips, alpine lakes, and backcountry anglers who don’t want the bulk of waders.

In this episode of CJ’s Reel Southern Podcast, Chad Johnson sits down with Colorado guide, fly designer, and author Landon Mayer to dig deep into the art of hunting trophy trout. Landon shares how leeches became the centerpiece of his fly box, recounting the day a broken Slumpbuster pattern forever changed the way he approached big fish. The two swap stories about fishing together, the lessons passed down from mentors like Dave Whitlock, and the subtle craft of teaching casting fundamentals that can make or break a day on the water.