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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 Some stories follow you your whole life, and John MacLean grew up inside one of the most meaningful ones ever tied to...

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.

Episode Show Notes Ben Smith of Arizona Wanderings walks us across Arizona — from the high-country creeks that hold Apache trout to the canals and...

In this episode, we dive into Jeff Putnam's straightforward approach to spey casting, built on feel, timing, and simplicity. Jeff walks us through the...

In today's show, we have the return visit from a veteran guide and industry professional, Eric Leininger. You may recall Eric was on the show back in In the Bucket episode #5 with Stu Foxall and Scoop Mason. Today, Eric is going to be joined by his good buddy, Zach Carothers, the guy who stepped aside from a successful music career to follow and share a passion for fly fishing as he pursues a new career as a guide. So yeah, we've got old guide and new guide perspectives and some good entertainment coming your way today. Expect adult language, some great fishing tips, more than a few laughs, and a peek behind the scenes with two of the most interesting guide characters in the industry. 

In this follow-up episode, Phil Rowley is back with Jerry McBride, one of the key people who helped create the Balanced Flies. He's here...

We're joined by a powerhouse trio—Mia Sheppard, Josh Linn, and George Cook—as we celebrate the return of the Sandy River Spey Clave, one of the most iconic events in fly fishing. From its grassroots beginnings to its massive reach, you’ll hear how it became the “Woodstock of Spey,” drawing anglers from across the globe.

We’re heading to Alaska to chase King Salmon in one of the last great strongholds for Chinook. Today, we’re joined by Floyd Carter, a...

The Drift Boat has been on my mind for just about as long as I can remember. As a young kid, I remember how exciting...