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James Garrettson of About Trout takes us deep into the San Juan tailwater—well beyond the Instagram version—to show what really makes this river a world-class streamer fishery. He breaks down how big trout behave in frog water, why depth and stalls matter more than speed, and how his team consistently targets fish over 30 inches. James shares the story behind a true San Juan giant, talks streamer setups, flow windows, guide etiquette, and why he spends every free day exploring the same river he’s guided for a decade. If you’ve ever wondered how to fish deep, slow, technical water for outsized browns, this episode is the blueprint.

Northern Saskatchewan might sound remote, but by the time Jason Hamilton and I were done talking, I was already mentally standing on that casting...

Episode Show Notes Marc Bale spent more than thirty years inside one of fly fishing’s most influential companies. In this episode, he walks us through...

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...

Episode Show Notes In this episode, we sit down with Joe Clark of Trout Yeah Guide Service to talk about his trout bum life. Joe...

Episode Show Notes In this episode, we dig into Central Texas fly fishing with guide and musician-turned-angler Alvin Dedeaux of All Water Guides. Alvin shares...

Kyle Glass (Trout Trap Flies) walks us through the strange, rewarding world of night mousing and trophy brown trout. He explains why big browns often feed at night, how tiny mouse imitations (the “Minnie Mouse”) can out-fish giant patterns, and why glow tabs and glow lines are mainly tools for the angler—not bait for the fish. Kyle also breaks down his typical gear (6-wt setups, 9-ft rods, Maxima leaders), the logistics of night guiding on the White River, and how to present mice for the highest conversion rates (dead drifts with fast retrieves and deliberate pauses).

Mike Komara walks us through the mindset of a competitor — and how that mindset makes you a better everyday angler. From hand-me-down rods in Pittsburgh to medals with Team USA, Mike explains why simplicity wins: a single-fly approach, smart microliter setups, and a handful of adaptable rods. We talk translating spring-creek precision to big western rivers, reading water and bugs the moment you step out of the car, and the small technical moves (tuck casts, inverted drifts, matching bottom speed) that turn drifts into fish. It’s part practical how-to, part origin story, and a reminder that good fishing usually comes from thinking less about gear and more about the water.

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...

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