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Grant Wooldridge carries one of the most influential river-boating legacies in the West. As the great-grandson of Glen Wooldridge, who grew up on the Rogue River and helped pioneer early river boat innovation, Grant brings a family perspective shaped by generations of river travel and experimentation. While Grant was raised in Washington, the Rogue River stories and lessons passed down through his family remain central to the Wooldridge Boats legacy. We dig into early wooden boats, the evolution of jet technology, and why Wooldridge Boats continues to balance innovation with durability and safety. From historic Rogue River runs to modern materials testing and restoration work, this conversation is about respecting river history while building boats designed for the future.

Fly fishing has a way of pulling you back when you need it most. And for Mike O’Brien, those quiet hours on the water...

Episode Show Notes If you’ve ever stood knee-deep in a Western river wondering whether a trout spey rod might change your whole approach, this conversation...

Episode Show Notes Today, we're sitting down with someone who has lived two deep lives, one on the PGA Tour and one on the flats...

Episode Show Notes Some flies come and go, but a few patterns just keep catching fish no matter where you take them. In this episode,...

Episode Show Notes When you spend enough time around steelhead guides, you start to notice something: the truly fishy ones never stop learning. That’s exactly...

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...

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.