Faceless Fly Fishing & Upland Podcast (Faceless Fly Fishing and Upland)
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| 30 May 2022 | 50 years of Fly Fishing, with Jim McLennan | 01:28:28 | |
Our guest today is an accomplished angler, author and teacher, Jim McLennan, we will discuss how Jim was heavily influenced in his outdoor pursuits by the late Leigh Perkins, the man who transformed Orvis into the company it is today. We will also discuss the nostalgia and pilgrimage that one experiences when visiting at trout town full of Fly Fishing culture and how Jim hosted some of the fly fishing greats in the early days of his guiding career. Also, we are lucky enough to have Jim do a reading from his new book at the end of the podcast and I think it is my favourite part of this episode. Visit Jim’s web site to purchase his new book Trout Tracks, Essays on Fly Fishing his previous publications can be purchased here as well or you can sign up for a Fly fishing course and up your fly fishing game. https://www.mclennanflyfishing.com Our Sponsors Orvis For all your Fly Fishing, Upland Hunting and dog needs. https://www.orvis.com Diamondback Truck Bed Covers Protect your gear with the toughest, most secure, truck bed cover. https://diamondbackcovers.com | |||
| 19 Sep 2022 | Fly Fishing Gear with Shawn Combs | 01:06:24 | |
Our guest today is Shawn Combs he is the director of design and development for Fish/hunt and dog at Orvis. Today Shawn will share some of the behinds the scenes processes that go into developing rods, reels, jackets and bags. We will also talk about some new gear we that will be released in the coming season and when we can expect to see the release of the Helios H4 Our Sponsors Orvis For all your Fly Fishing, Upland Hunting and dog needs. Diamondback Truck Bed Covers - Protect your gear with the toughest, most secure, truck bed cover. | |||
| 25 Apr 2022 | Brown trout streams and stories of a bull trout whisper, with Amber Toner | 01:05:40 | |
Our guest on this episode is Amber Toner, a photographer, accomplished fly angler, Reddington brand ambassador and our sister in-law. We will discuss how Amber and myself hit the fly fishing scene together and our progression into more knowledgeable and experienced fly anglers. We will also talk about fishing tactics on brown trout streams, how to approach undercut banks and how not to spook fish. We will also talk about different threats to native trout and their habitat and what, we as anglers, can do to play our part in positively impact the fisheries. My favorite part about this episode is all the great stories form our times on the water together, including a story about a day in court! Follow Amber’s fly fishing adventures and check out her premium imagery on Instagram @thebugparade If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a review! Our Sponsors Diamondback Truck Bed Covers- Protect your gear with the toughest, most secure, truck bed cover. | |||
| 09 May 2022 | Casting tips and state of mind, with Peter Kutzer | 01:13:00 | |
Our guest today is Peter Kutzer, we will chat with Peter about a variety of different things surrounding fly casting, how to correct tailing loops, casting in the wind, backhand casting, matching the right line to your rod to get the desired effect and the importance of not letting you mind get in the way of the perfect cast! We will also discuss a few simple tips on how to teach a new angler or younger child how to cast we ease. The Orvis Learning Center Our Sponsors Orvis - For all your Fly Fishing, Upland Hunting and dog needs. Diamondback Truck Bed Covers - Protect your gear with the toughest, most secure, truck bed cover. | |||
| 25 Jul 2022 | Bear safety in the Backcountry, with Lee Knox | 01:07:02 | |
Our guest today is Lee Knox he is a wild life biologist with Wyoming’s Fish and Game department. Lee has an extensive amount of knowledge on bear behaviour and he will share some of that with us today and advice on how we should handle different bear encounters. We will also take a few minutes to talk about land access and corner hoping in the great state of Wyoming.
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| 08 Aug 2022 | Trout stillwater fly fishing, with Phil Rowley | 01:15:49 | |
Our guest today is Phil Rowley he is a stillwater fly fisher expert, fly designer, educator and author. On this episode, we will discuss all things still water, how to approach a body of water, what research you can do before fishing a new lake, what flies work, depths and stripping speeds and when to ditch the indicator. There is a lot of information to unpack on this episode so get ready to learn a whole bunch that will help you have more success fishing stillwater. Check out Phil's Stillwater courses, You tube videos and fly patterns on his website http://www.flycraftangling.com/ Our Sponsors Orvis- For all your Fly Fishing, Upland Hunting and dog needs. Diamondback Truck Bed Covers -Protect your gear with the toughest, most secure, truck bed cover. | |||
| 04 Apr 2022 | All things Bull Trout with Jim Stelfox | 01:16:26 | |
Our guest is Jim Stelfox a former Senior Biologist for Alberta Fish and Wildlife. Jim retired in 2013 but his positive effects on the fisheries will be felt for generations to come. We discuss all things Bull Trout, spawning, feeding habits, hybridization, and what anglers can do to play a role in protecting trout habitat. Jim supports both catch and release as well as catch and keep techniques for educated anglers. Trout identification quiz for catch and keep anglers https://www.nlft.org/fishid/ Our Sponsors Orvis For all your Fly Fishing, Upland Hunting and dog needs. Diamondback Truck Bed Covers Protect your gear with the toughest, most secure, truck bed cover. | |||
| 03 Oct 2022 | Get the best out of your dog for your life style, with Melinda Benbow | 00:51:27 | |
Our guest today is Melinda Benbow she is a dog trainer and upland hunter, you might know her from her Orvis dog training instructional videos or her Instagram account https @urban.uplander. We will discuss getting the best out of your dog, for your life style, place training, recall and high value treat rewards Orvis Diamondback Truck Bed Covers | |||
| 09 Mar 2022 | A life spent chasing Trout, with Jay Jones AKA the humble fisherman | 02:08:36 | |
Our first guest is Jay Jones, The Humble Fisherman, one of the original fly fishing content creators on YouTube. Jay has a plethora of videos spanning over 15 years, we have linked his channel below. We will discuss trout fishing in Alberta, good fish handling techniques, as well as some of the things Jay has learned about fly fishing over the years. The Humblefisherman Our Sponsors Orvis Diamondback Truck Bed Covers | |||
| 16 May 2022 | Story Time, with Darcy Toner | 00:59:09 | |
Our guest today was no show so we decided to compromise and just have a candid chat about how Darcy started fishing and how his brother mentored him through the first few years of his fly fishing journey where he caught a ton of different species from brown trout to big barracuda. Darcy will also tell us how him and his brother Seamus went about planning their DIY fishing trip to Honduras and how complicated this was before the age of the internet. Our Sponsors Orvis Diamondback Truck Bed Covers | |||
| 27 Jun 2022 | Ben O. Williams, Best Day Yet | 01:40:29 | |
Our guest today is the legendary author and upland hunter Ben O. Williams he is known for his love of Hungarian Partridge and vast knowledge of upland birds and their habitat. We will discuss communicating with our dogs in the fields, approaching land owners for access, and the impact weather and bugs have on the wild bird population. Ben has been studying Gray Partridge and other upland birds for decades and we are thankful that he made time to have some candid conversations with us today. Our Sponsors Orvis - For all your Fly Fishing, Upland Hunting and dog needs. Diamondback Truck Bed Covers - Protect your gear with the toughest, most secure, truck bed cover. | |||
| 11 Jul 2022 | Tom Rosenbauer; Fly fishing, timing is everything | 01:09:40 | |
Our guest today is the one and only Tom Rosenbauer, he is a lifelong fly fisherman, mentor, and author. Lots of listeners will know him from the Orvis fly fishing podcast or his Facebook lives where he shares so much of his knowledge. Tom is kind of a staple at Orvis, and is one of the most recognizable faces in fly fishing. Today we will talk about how important timing is when it comes to fly fishing. If you want to be successful you have to times things right. We will also talk about different fish behaviors from brown trout to carp to striped bass.
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| 13 Jun 2022 | Swinging flies & trout spey with Rob Cromack | 00:57:00 | |
Our guest today is Rob Cormack he is an accomplished angler, dog owner and one of our good friends who we spend a lot of time with on the river. In recent years rob has mastered trout spey casting and we asked him to come on the podcast and tell us about the learning process. On this episode, we will discuss touch and go casting and Scandinavian style casting and we will do a deeper dive into tapered lines, shooting heads, weighted lines, sink rates, and what gear you need to get started. We will also discuss swinging flies, stripping speeds, water depth and line and mono management. Our Sponsors Orvis Diamondback Truck Bed Covers | |||
| 02 May 2022 | Dog safety in the backcountry with Dr. Mitch Oviatt | 02:08:48 | |
On this episode, our guest is fly fishman, hunter, and veterinarian Dr. Mitch Oviatt. We will discuss must have items for dog safety in the back country or when running your dog in the field. We will also talk about encounters with a range of different wild life …. coyotes, skunks, porcupines, bears, and snakes. We will also talk about other potential health and safety risks you should be aware of such as, fox tail barley, twisted stomach, identifying heat stroke, being prepared to deal with a run in with a snare trap and the importance of inspecting your dog after a day out. We will also talk about dog nutrition, feeding habits, medications and selecting a good breeder. Dr. Mitch Oviatt’s at https://www.ranchdocs.com/ Item for your Dog First Aid Felco Wire striper Orvis For all your Fly Fishing, Upland Hunting and dog needs. Diamondback Truck Bed Covers Protect your gear with the toughest, most secure, truck bed cover. | |||
| 18 Apr 2022 | Streamer fishing, high water fishing techniques and Pike fishing, with Josh Nugent | 01:47:02 | |
Our guest today is Josh Nugent, owner of Out Fly fishing a guiding outfit and fly shop. Today we will talk about how Josh grew up on the river and how his hobby snowballed into a career in Fly fishing. We will discuss in detail different fishing techniques for high water and run off conditions, streamer fishing tactic, what patterns work and how to drift them, we will also get into leader set ups and stripping speeds and when the river conditions are not fishable, why not go pike fishing, we will discuss what works and what doesn’t!
I think it is worth mention that Josh has just done a major renovation and doubled the space in his store front. He now has a designated teaching area too where he offers some free class, so you might want to look into signing up. If you live in the Calgary area or if you are coming to town stop in and check out the upgrades!
To book a day with Josh contact the shop
Out Fly Fishing
Phone: (403) 278-6331
Email: info@calgarysflyshop.com
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| 21 Mar 2022 | Alaska to Baja & all the Steelhead in between with Kate Crump | 01:17:49 | |
Our guest today is Kate Crump she is a very accomplished angler and fishing guide. Recently Kate and her husband Justin bought a lodge in Bristol Bay Alaska and guide there during the summer months for all 4 species of Salmon, as well as trophy Rainbow trout. In the winter months when Kate is not working at her lodge in Alaska, she is guiding for Steelhead on the Oregon Coast. We will discuss adventures in Baja and how we first meet Kate on the beach, where we quickly realized she was a superior angler! Kate will tell us about the day that changed the trajectory of her life and the importance of mentorship. Kate is a passionate environmentalist and serves on the board of Pacific Rivers and is a member of the North Coast Citizens for Watershed Protection, promoting and protecting healthy watersheds. To book a full guide experience with Kate and Justin Crump Our Sponsors Orvis Diamondback Truck Bed Covers | |||
| 15 Aug 2022 | Pro tips for catching trout and reading water, with Mike Turnbull | 01:01:35 | |
Our guest today is fly fishing guide and good friend Mike Turnbull. We will discuss trout feeding habits, and some of the different feeding patterns of Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout. We will also discuss reading water and how fishing might not be in the “obvious spots.” Just a warning there is few more curse words than usual in this episode.
The best way to book a guided trip with Mike Turnbull is to contact him directly through Instagram @turnbull403 Mike offers both fishing days and waterfowl hunts.
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| 29 Aug 2022 | Fishing small flies to big trout, with Derek Bird | 01:16:53 | |
Our guest today is Derek Bird he is a writer and the founding editor of Fly Fusion magazine. On this episode, we will discuss fishing small flies to big trout. Derek will tell us about some of his favorite patterns, techniques, and tips, like how to see the fly better and get a better chance at hooking up when you can barely see that teeny tiny fly. We will also have some good banter while Derek tells us the premise of his new fly fishing novel.
You can purchase a copy of Derek’s novel Last, Summer on the Sage, directly for the Fly Fusion website.
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| 23 Aug 2022 | Is catch & release the only way? Drone fishing? What is the answer with, Sam Lungren | 00:59:08 | |
Our guest today is Sam Lungren he is a journalist, conservationist and well-rounded adventurer based out of Bozeman Montana. On this episode, we will discuss fishing with drone and the ethical implications, we will also discuss fish retention and how catch and release is the usual fly fishing practice but is that always what is best for fishery? All of this brings us to a discussion about hatchery steelhead verses wild steelhead and what is the best practice for fish populations and fisherman. Make sure to check out Sam & Ben’s 8 part podcast called Wallowed set to be released in early September. To read any of Sam’s publication we referenced in this podcast check out the link in his Instagram bio @samlungrenmedia | |||
| 17 Oct 2022 | ALONE- Surviving 67 days fly fishing for trout, with Colter Barnes | 01:03:09 | |
Our guest today is Alone contestant Colter Barns he is a Fly Fisherman, survivalist and very well-rounded outdoors man. Today we will discuss his time on Grizzly Mountain when he was a contest on the television show Alone. Colter survived 67 days alone in the wilderness, no TV crew and no other people. I would go as far as to say Colter was one of the most beloved contestants and has some pretty epic fishing stories to share. If you want to learn how to survivor alone in the wood you better keep listening. | |||
| 18 Jul 2022 | Unconventional Fishing Opportunities, with Caleb Reinhold | 01:22:12 | |
Our guest today is Caleb Reinhold he is a fishing opportunist and a new upland hunter. We will discuss his time in Miami and his poor choice in watercraft. Then his move to New England to and experiencing the derby life style, then to Steel heading in Michigan, and finally settling in Cleveland Ohio. Caleb has embracing the unconventional fishing opportunities close to his new home which include, kayak fishing Lake Erie, Musky, Carp and even some trout, not to mention he has started upland hunting and got himself a Brittnay to help increase his success rate in the field!
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| 11 Apr 2022 | Accessing private land, fly fishing, hunting and dogs with Dave Brown | 01:08:16 | |
Our guest today is Dave Brown he is the Owner/ Operator of Dave Brown Outfitters an Orvis endorsed fly fishing and upland guiding outfit. Today we will discuss tips and tricks to gain access to private land and how to build relationships with land owners, in addition to good etiquette on pubic and private land and getting the right weather at the right time. We will also talk about Dave’s dogs, most of which, are a part of his upland hunting team, not to mention how Dave helped us select the perfect dog for our hunting and companion needs. We will also discuss Dave’s favourite places to fish and some of the fishing opportunities in Arizona and his trip to Pyramid Lake. We will also discuss what Dave’s guiding season looks like and the importance in visiting your local fly shops! Dave Brown Outfitters https://www.davebrownoutfitters.com Our Sponsors Orvis Diamondback Truck Bed Covers | |||
| 20 Jun 2022 | Steelhead and waiting for the weight, with Aaron Caldwell | 01:10:53 | |
Our guest today is our good friend, and fly fishing guide Aaron Caldwell. We will talk about his time spent in British Columbia guiding for Steelhead and some of the fishing opportunities in the area. We will also learn about Aaron’s camp on banks of the Bow river where he hosts overnight floats in summer and spey casting clinics in spring where he gets his students prepared with a plan for when a Steelhead finally takes their fly! We will also learn about Aaron’s travels from the East Coast of Canada to the flats of Cuba, adventures on the beaches of Baja, and where he spends most of his time on the rivers of the Rocky Mountains. Book a guided trip or spay casting clinic with Aaron at https://www.featherforgeflyco.com/your-guide Our Sponsors Orvis - For all your Fly Fishing, Upland Hunting and dog needs. Diamondback Truck Bed Covers - Protect your gear with the toughest, most secure, truck bed cover. | |||
| 06 Jun 2022 | Dog Training, with Standing Stone Kennels | 01:20:45 | |
We are super excited today to have Kat and Ethan from Standing Stone Kennels, you may know them from their popular You Tube channel where they share dog training advise. This is where we first discovered them, when training North. In our opinion, their training videos are some of the best available. We will discuss, conditioning your dog, introducing your dog to gun fire and how to make sure dog has a positive association with birds. We will also discuss selecting a dog with natural abilities and trainability. We will talk about e-collars and what an important tool a collar can be, especially in scary situations! https://www.standingstonekennels.com Our Sponsors Orvis- For all your Fly Fishing, Upland Hunting and dog needs. Diamondback Truck Bed Covers- Protect your gear with the toughest, most secure, truck bed cover. | |||
| 28 Mar 2022 | Fly fishing, hunting and writing your way into a dream job, with Reid Bryant | 01:40:42 | |
Our guest today is Reid Bryant some of you know him from the Orvis Upland and Shooting Podcast he also prolific writer with publications in Grays Hunting Journal, Covey Rise Magazine, and Gundog Magazine, just to name a few. We will discuss Reid’s path to working and writing in the outdoor industry and how he landed the dream at Orvis. We will also discuss picking the right dog for your outdoor life style, and we will go into more detail, pointing dogs versus flushing dogs and if they can work alongside each other in the field… and eating Sharptail Grouse raw! The Orvis Upland and Shooting Podcast Our Sponsors Orvis Diamondback Truck Bed Covers | |||