The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing Podcast (Jason Shemchuk, Wadeoutthere )

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Chad Miller from Indiana.  Chad grew up in a family of basketball players and fly fishers.  He spent much of his youth chasing smallmouth on Sugar Creek and the Tippecanoe River.  Chad went on to open his own fly shop, guide, and travel the world fly fishing.  We discuss smallmouth bass fishing on Sugar Creek and “the process of fishing.”

You can find out more about Chad or schedule a guided trip by visiting Sugar Creek Anglers online at:

https://www.sugarcreekanglers.com/

You can also follow Chad on Instagram at:  @chadmillerflyfishing

and Facebook at:  Sugar Creek Anglers

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at: 
https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Ryan Kelly from Flaming Gorge, Utah.  Ryan is a fly fisher and videographer whose work captures the rivers, lakes and streams that surround him in the Uintah Mountains.  We discuss the many family friendly fishing opportunities around Flaming Gorge, fishing small mountain streams, and some of the close up trout observations that can be learned through his detailed videography.

You can follow Ryan on his journey and view his videography at his Instagram page:

@greenriverflyfisher

To discover more about what Flaming Gorge, Utah has to offer, visit:

https://www.flaminggorgecountry.com/

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at: 
https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Amber Toner from Calgary, Alberta.  Amber is a fly fishing mom and photographer who loves fishing with her family in the mountains.  We discuss fishing with kids, discovery on the river, and the East Slope Streams of Alberta.

If you want to follow along with Amber on her fly fishing and photography journey follow her on Instagram at:

@thebugparade

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at:
https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Nate Adam from New York.  Nate grew up on the banks of the Salmon River in New York where he now guides.  We discuss the Salmon River and tactics and techniques for chasing salmon and browns with a switch rod.

You can find out more about Nate on Instagram at:

@the_redbeard_experience

To schedule a guided trip with Nate visit him online online at:

https://www.upnadam.us/

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at:
https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Cameron Cushman from Columbia Missouri.  Cameron is a combat infantry veteran and videographer that credits fly fishing with saving his life.  We discuss Cameron’s love for chasing native trout and some of the life changing experiences he captures on film for the veteran organization the Iron Freedom Foundation.

You can find out more about Cameron at his website:

https://cameroncush.com/

Or on Instagram at:

@cameroncush

To learn more about how the Iron Freedom Foundation is helping veterans, or if you know a veteran that could use a hand visit:

https://www.ironfreedom.org/

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at:
https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Mike Ward, from Spokane Washington. Mike grew up chasing adventure and fish from the time he got his drivers license.  After he moved to Montana, Mike eventually started Adipose Boatworks, and continued pursuing challenges and new species of fish until he landed on Permit and never looked back.  We discuss all things Permit!  From the weather and conditions these fish enjoy to fighting and landing them and everything in between.

You can follow along with Mike's Permit adventures on Instagram at:
@palometa_en_el_cerebro

To learn about Adipose Boatworks visit:
https://adiposeboatworks.com/

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at:
https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Peg Miskin from Hamilton Montana.  Peg began fly fishing later in life but has been an active volunteer in Casting for Recovery from the beginning.  We discuss the Bitterroot River and how Casting for Recovery is helping women with breast cancer through fly fishing.

You can find out more about Casting for Recovery at their website:

https://castingforrecovery.org/

To contact Peg reach out on Instagram at:

@mayflypeg

Or contact her on email at:

Peg.moonstruck@gmail.com

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at:
https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Dale Osthoff from Madison Wisconsin.  Dale grew up learning fly fishing from his father and has taken his passion for the sport into teaching what he has learned.  We discuss Dale’s home waters in the Driftless Region, using videography to view and improve your own casting, and some of his adventures in the remote lakes of the Rocky Mountains.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSCnKeRpkw8y35-CQZ3TBdA

To contact Dale reach out on Instagram at:

@daleosthoff.flyfishing

To learn more about planning your own Rocky Mountain fly fishing adventure check out these resources and books:

https://wgfd.wyo.gov/
https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Trails-River-Mountains-Wyoming/dp/1936178214

Including this one by Dale's father Rich:
https://www.amazon.com/Fly-Fishing-Rocky-Mountain-Backcountry-Osthoff/dp/0811727661

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at:
https://wadeoutthere.com/

Beyond trails

Fly fishing the rocky mountain backcountry

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Jared Smith from New Brunswick, Canada.  Jared's passion for tying flies and throwing them on a fly rod has snowballed in recent years, leading Jared to start his own business, Fast Eddy Fly Co, and earning his guide license.  We discuss fly fishing in New Brunswick and the surrounding area, as well as swinging soft hackles for trout.

If you would like to learn more about Jared and Fast Eddy Fly Co, follow him on Instagram at:

@fast_eddy_fly_co

To purchase some of the flies that Jared ties, including the soft hackles we discussed on the show, visit his Etsy shop at:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/fasteddyflyco/

If you would like to book a guided trip with Jared, you can do so by messaging him on Instagram, or by booking a stay at one of his two vacation properties, and use it as a home base for your New Brunswick fly fishing adventure!

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/48073651?source_impression_id=p3_1649214736_cdHJWnIxmSyYvlJt

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/52051239?source_impression_id=p3_1649214696_vs9fOsO%2BUVGoJTJu

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at:
https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Trev Juth from Belgrade, Montana.  Trev started his fly fishing journey in Colorado, and brought his passion with him when he moved to Montana.  We discuss some of the differences Trev encountered while chasing trout in  Montana versus Colorado, as well as the benefits and lessons he has learned from fishing in town.

To follow along on Trev's fly fishing adventures,  visit him on Instagram at:

@rockymtangler

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at:
https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with George Zervos from Utica, New York.  George is a fly fishing guide who loves teaching on the Salmon River and surrounding trout streams in central New York.  We discuss the balance between understanding and leveraging the complexities of fly fishing with keeping things simple, the details of Atlantic Salmon migration, and George’s favorite trout waters that have been there from the beginning of his fly fishing journey, to where he now has his own guide service at On the Fly Guide.

To schedule a guided trip or learn more about the fisheries in Central New York, visit George online online at:

https://ontheflyguide.com/

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at:
https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Rich Romersa from Billings Montana.  Rich has been fly fishing his home waters in Montana for over 25 years and has grown to love wading freestones, throwing streamers, and passing on his love for the sport to folks like his grandson.  He also owns and operates fly shop, East Rosebud Fly and Tackle.  We discuss some of the differences in fishing freestones and tailwaters, wading a trout stream, and fly shop culture.

To find out more about Rich and his fly shop visit them at:

https://eastrosebudflyandtackle.com/

Or reach out on the phone:

406-839-9397

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at:
https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Ryan Acker from Bozeman Montana.  Ryan grew up with a love for music and chasing trout with a fly rod.  As he transitioned into music professionally, Ryan continued to find time to wet a line, while touring with his band The Last Revel.  We discuss music and fly fishing, the beauty and value of being present, and the Yellowstone River.

You can learn about Ryan and his music at the websites of him and his band:

https://www.ryanackermusic.com/

https://www.thelastrevel.com/

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at:
https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Pat McGinnis from Ennis Montana.  Pat learned to fly fish in the Ozark trout streams of southern Missouri and Northern Arkansas before eventually moving to Montana where he guides on the Madison River.  We discuss expectations on a guided float trip, fighting fish from a drift boat, and the Madison River.

To schedule a guided trip with Pat or learn more about the Madison River visit Madison River Fishing Company online at:

https://www.mrfc.com/

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at:
https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Trevor Smith from State College Pennsylvania.  Trevor has been fly fishing in Pennsylvania since he was very young.  His search for versatility on the river brought him to fly fishing with a hybrid system called the Mono Rig.  We discuss the importance of versatility on a trout stream, dry fly fishing with the Mono Rig, and Trevor shares some wonderful insights and stories about the mentors in his fly fishing journey.

Trevor joins an experienced and passionate group of anglers in discussions on the Troutbitten Podcast.  Listen in on the podcast and get Trevors take at the Troutbitten Podcast Page at podcast.troutbitten.com

To learn more about the MonoRig and fly fishing for trout in PA, visit Troutbitten.com

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at:
https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere for Part 1 of our discussion with Will Cannon from Midland Texas.  Will picked up a fly rod when he was eight years old and fished his home waters in Texas until he turned 17 and joined the Army as a scout. 

After leaving the profession of arms, Will found himself struggling with PTSD and battling cancer.  At his lowest point he returned to fly fishing and found relief.

Determined to share the powerful healing he experienced through fly fishing with other struggling veterans, Will started the non-profit organization, The Iron Freedom Foundation (IFF). 

In part one of my conversation with Will, we discuss the beginning of IFF, the science of why fly fishing helps with anxiety, depression and PTSD, and how IFF is building communities of veterans that can use fly fishing to heal themselves and others.

You can find out more about The Iron Freedom Foundation at their website here:

The Iron Freedom Foundation

For more information on some of the healing properties of water read these books:

The Nature Fix by Florence Williams
Deep by James Nestor
Blue Mind by Wallace J. Nichols

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at:
https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere for Part 2 of our discussion with Will Cannon from Midland Texas. 

Part 2 picks up with Will sharing a story about the value of including spouses in veterans fly fishing journeys.  We also discuss the Devil’s River in Texas, and Will shares some both emotional and humorous stories from his journey with IFF.

If you missed Part 1 of our conversation, Will Cannon picked up a fly rod when he was eight years old and fished his home waters in Texas until he turned 17 and joined the Army as a scout. 

After leaving the profession of arms, Will found himself struggling with PTSD and battling cancer.  At his lowest point he returned to fly fishing and found relief.

Determined to share the powerful healing he experienced through fly fishing with other struggling veterans, Will started the non-profit organization, The Iron Freedom Foundation (IFF). 

You can find out more about The Iron Freedom Foundation at their website here:

The Iron Freedom Foundation

If you want to see and feel the powerful healing that IFF is enabling watch some of their latest films documenting the journey donated by volunteers:

Iron Freedom Foundation Latest Films

For more information on some of the healing properties of water read these books:

The Nature Fix by Florence Williams
Deep by James Nestor
Blue Mind by Wallace J. Nichols

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at:
https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Kelly McAlister from Saratoga, Wyoming.  Kelly was born and raised in Wyoming and learned to row as a child on her home water, the North Platte River.  Now, Kelly guides that same water, as well as the Madison River in Montana.  We discuss fly fishing on the North Platte and tactics and techniques for maneuvering a drift boat.

To schedule a guided trip with Kelly visit online at:

Five Star Expeditions  or The Tackle Shop Madison River Montana or Saint Peters Fly Shop

To learn more about some of the women's fly fishing retreats that Kelly is involved in visit:

She's Fly

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at:
https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Mike Brennan from Berthoud, Colorado.  Mike started fly fishing in Maryland and New York while serving in the Army.  After separating from the Army and moving to Colorado, Mike continues to enjoy the challenge of fly fishing and helping others progress.  We discuss learning from other anglers, the value of putting in hard work in fly fishing, and a few techniques for pocket water in Northern Colorado.

To follow along on Mike's fly fishing journey,  visit him on Instagram at:

@mbrenna5

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at:
https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Eric Estrada from Miami, Florida.  Eric’s introduction to fly fishing came in the canals of South Florida with a unique fly, on a unique rod, involving some very unique fish.  He has since grown his passion for fly fishing into a profession as an artist that captures South Florida’s fly fishing world with paint and canvas, as well as his own clothing brand, Fender Pointe.  We discuss following your gut and chasing fish even when folks say it’s a waste of time, searching for new spots to find Tarpon, and tips for how to land them when you do.

To shop Eric's art and clothing brand visit Fender Pointe at:

https://fenderpointe.com/

To learn more about fly fishing around Miami and follow Eric on his journey check out his YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/c/EricEstradaFishing

or follow him on Instagram at:

@estrada_art

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at:
https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Kaitlin Barnhart from Coeur d'Alene Idaho.  Kaitlin was introduced to fly fishing in Alaska, and continued to fish whenever she could after moving to Idaho.  Kaitlin has a professional background in mental health and co-founded The Mayfly Project to help foster children through fly fishing.  We discuss fly fishing in Northern Idaho, and The Mayfly Project.

If you would like to find out more about the Mayfly Project visit:

https://themayflyproject.com/

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at:
https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Audrey Wilson from Salt Lake City, Utah.  Audrey has been fly fishing in Utah for most of her adult life and has a passion for laying out dry flies to fool trout.  She is also a championship fly caster who founded At First Cast in order to pursue her love of teaching and helping people break through barriers.  We discuss dry fly fishing, the Provo River and fly casting.

You can find out more about Casting for Recovery at their website:

https://atfirstcast.com/

To contact Audrey reach out on Instagram at:

@atfirstcast

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at:
https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Jared Zissu from Colorado.  Jared began fly fishing while attending college in Tennessee, where he founded the digital media company Flylords.  Since starting Flylords Jared has traveled the world telling stories and sharing adventures centered around fly fishing.  We discuss five of those more memorable adventures and what he learned from them.  We also talk about how Jared’s home waters in the mountains of Colorado keep him appreciating good friends and good fishing.

If you would like to learn more about fly fishing and share in the adventures at Flylords visit:

https://flylordsmag.com/

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at:
https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Domenick Swentosky from central Pennsylvania.  Domenick is a fly fishing guide and the creator of Troutbitten. 

What is Troutbitten?  Well, it's a website, with over 800 articles dedicated to helping folks enjoy time on the river and catch more trout.  But it's also a podcast, where Domenick and his friends discuss ideas on various fly fishing tactics and philosophies while sharing memories and a laugh.  Then again, it's also part YouTube Channel, with beautiful, high quality videography that shows people the howtos of various fly fishing tips and tricks with candor and logic.  The truth is Troutbitten is all those things. 

Perhaps the simplest answer is Troutbitten is a place for people who love fly fishing for trout.  People like those at Wadeoutthere.  Maybe that’s why I’m so excited to talk with Domenick as the first ever repeat guest on the Wadeoutthere Podcast.  We discuss fly fishing with kids, streamers, and making changes on the river. 

Domenick's articles at Troutbitten are an incredible resource.  If you want to read more about the tactics that Domenick believes in, or schedule a guided trip, visit:

Troutbitten.com

You can find the Troutbitten Podcast everywhere you listen to podcasts and watch Troutbitten videos in YouTube by searching Troutbitten.

If you want more information on some of the topics we discussed try reading these blog posts from Wadeoutthere:

Five Things to Change Before Changing Flies

Why We Take Our Children Fly Fishing

Lessons From a Five Year Old in Fly Fishing


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https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Daniel Bragg from Cameron Montana.  Daniel cut his teeth fly fishing as a youth in the Ozarks and later the mountains of Tennessee while attending school. 

When his promising career out of college left him feeling stuck, Daniel moved to Montana and took a $10/hr job in a fly shop to pursue his true passion, fly fishing.  It wasn’t too long before he was guiding the Madison River at Kelly Galloup’s Slide Inn. 

He’s been hunting and fishing in the Big Sky State ever since. 

In Part One of our conversation we discuss what Daniel describes as the five skills of fly fishing and fighting big trout.

To schedule a guided trip with Daniel or learn more about the Madison River visit Kelly Galloup's Slide Inn online at:

https://www.slideinn.com/

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at:
https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere for Part 2 of our discussion with Daniel Bragg from Cameron Montana.  Daniel cut his teeth fly fishing as a youth in the Ozarks and later the mountains of Tennessee while attending school.  

When his promising career out of college left him feeling stuck, Daniel moved to Montana and took a $10/hr job in a fly shop to pursue his true passion, fly fishing.  It wasn’t too long before he was guiding the Madison River at Kelly Galloup’s Slide Inn.  

He’s been hunting and fishing in the Big Sky State ever since. 

In Part Two of our conversation we discuss how casting, entomology, reading water, presentation, and fighting fish changes with the seasons on the Madison River.

To schedule a guided trip with Daniel or learn more about the Madison River visit Kelly Galloup's Slide Inn online at:

https://www.slideinn.com/

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at:
https://wadeoutthere.com/

Visit WadeOutThere.com/art for 10% off your first original painting or limited edition print from show host and artist Jason Shemchuk

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Rebeca Granillo from Salt Lake City Utah.  Rebeca started fly fishing in Utah and is a guide on the Provo River.  She is also the founder of the Wasatch Fly Club, where she connects and teaches other lady anglers in the area.  

We discuss fishing small streams in Utah, winter tactics on the Provo River, and the importance of building fly fishing friendships.

You can find out more about Rebeca on Instagram at:

@chewwwbeca

Or join her and her friends at Wasatchflyclub on Facebook or Instagram @wasatchflyclub

To schedule a guided trip with Rebeca visit her online at Fish Heads Fly Shop.com

If you want more information on some of the topics we discussed try reading these blog posts from Wadeoutthere:

Embrace the Drive
Six Techniques for Fishing Small Streams
Look Through and Fish the Flash

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at Wadeoutthere.com

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In this Episode we Wadeoutthere with Caleb and Joshua Simmons from Canton, North Carolina.  These brothers moved to the mountains, started fly fishing, and began exploring their home waters, together.  When their fly fishing journey started becoming more than a hobby, they teamed up again to start Dads on the Fly, a podcast where they explore faith, family, and fly fishing as busy but devoted fathers. 

We discuss blue lining the small streams of western North Carolina, fishing in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and how they remain present as Dads while chasing trout on the fly.

Listen to the Dads on the Fly Podcast or find out more about Dads on the Fly   at Dadsonthefly.com

or follow Caleb and Joshua on their adventures as fly fishing dads on Instagram at @dadsonthefly

If you want more information on some of the topics we discussed try reading these blog posts from Wadeoutthere:

Lessons From a Five Year Old in Fly Fishing
Why We Take Our Children Fly Fishing
Let Them Rest
How to Teach a Four Year Old to Tie Flies

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Shawn Swain, from Bozeman Montana.  Shawn was introduced to fly fishing and music at an early age and it stuck   Shawn now fly fishes every chance he gets at home and on the road while playing mandolin in his band the Kitchen Dwellers.  

We discuss the Gallatin River and how fly fishing has become an important part of how Shawn recharges and finds balance with his passion for performing.

You can learn about Shawn and follow his fly fishing adventures on Instagram at: @s.swain_music

To find Shawn's band the Kitchen Dwellers, listen to their music or grab tickets for a concert visit the bands website here:

The Kitchen Dwellers.com

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at:
https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Marcos Mazzola from South Florida.  Marcos began his fly fishing journey wading and fishing from a skiff in the saltwater flats with his close friend from school who also became his fly fishing mentor.  As he progressed as a fly fisher, his photography passion began to become more and more intertwined with his love of the outdoors. 

We discuss wade fishing the saltwater flats of South Florida and how fly fishing can help all of us gain perspective and bring down our emotional levels.

You can find out more about Marcos or view his photography at his website:

MarcosMazzola.com

Or on Instagram at:

@marcosmzzl

To learn more about how the Iron Freedom Foundation is helping veterans, or if you know a veteran that could use a hand visit:

https://www.ironfreedom.org/

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https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Simon Gawesworth, from Washington state.  Simon grew up teaching fly fishing at an early age at his father’s fly fishing school in England.  He has spent his life traveling the world, learning, and teaching fly fishing in the form of classes, books, shows, events, schools, and articles, and most recently as an instructor for Far Bank. 

We discuss some of the differences between US and English fly culture, why spey casting is a wonderful tool for all fly fishers, and Simon’s love of teaching.

To learn more about fly fishing with Simon as your guide and instructor visit:
Far Bank Fly Fishing School

For some help with your roll cast, check out one of Simon's many instructional videos:
How to Make a Roll Cast

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at:
https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Camille Egdorf from Bozeman, Montana.  Camille grew up learning to row a drift boat and fly fish on the Bighorn River as a child.  By the time she was a teenager she was guiding in Alaska.  Camille has been working in the fly fishing world her entire life, chasing fly fishing adventures for herself and others around the world. 

We discuss the Bighorn River, streamer tactics, and fly fishing life as a new mom.

To learn more about Camille's fly fishing journey watch:

 YETI Presents: Odd Man Out

You can also follow Camille or reach out to her on Instagram at:

@camillegdorg

If you want more information on some of the topics we discussed try reading these blog posts from Wadeoutthere:

Fish the Riffles
How to Get the Most From Your Time on the Water
Fish the Whole Drift

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at Wadeoutthere.com

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Jesse Males from Central Florida.  Jesse grew up with a love of fly fishing, and decided to build his future in the fly fishing community after college.  He left his promising career and spent years learning to fly fish his home waters, while simultaneously refining his fly tying, photography, and videography skills.  

When Jesse moved his family to Costa Rica, there was no turning back.  His saltwater fly tying and guide business took off, and he pushed his film making to award winning new levels.  

We discuss fly fishing the salt water fisheries of Central Florida, the art and function of tying saltwater flies, and scrapping “plan B” to chase your dreams.

To learn more about Jesse and his fly tying check out:
Backwaterflyfishing.com

To schedule a guided trip and experience adventure in Costa Rica go to:
506Outdoors.com

To watch  Jesse's fly fishing film about Tarpon in Costa Rica visit:
The Legend of Casa Mar

You can also follow Jesse or reach out to him on Instagram at:
@backwaterflyfishing

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at Wadeoutthere.com

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Erin Crider from Colorado.  Erin’s fishing journey began catching catfish with her grandmother as a child in Missouri.  When she moved to Colorado she discovered fly fishing and began creating space for other women anglers in the fly fishing and outdoor community.  

She eventually founded Uncharted Outdoorswomen, whose mission is a world where women are confident, successful, knowledgeable and are able to experience the outdoors, within a welcoming community, guided by women, for women, with help from gentlemen.  

We discuss the confidence that can come from pursuing adventure in the outdoors and fly fishing in Colorado’s state parks.

To learn more about Uncharted Outdoorswomen visit:
Uncharted Outdoorswomen.com

Or reach out to Erin via email at:
Dreamteam@unchartedoutdoorswomen.com

If you want more information on some of the topics we discussed try reading these blog posts from Wadeoutthere:

We All Have Home Water

Rock or Trout?  How to Know for Sure

How to Avoid Forgetting Your Fly Fishing Gear

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at Wadeoutthere.com

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Brandon Fawcett from Edmonton Alberta.  Brandon fell in love with fly fishing as a child, chasing grayling and pike in Canada.  He began guiding on the beaches of Central America for bonefish, after a temporary leave of absence from work became permanent. 

Now, Brandon shares his time between Canada and Nicaragua, fly fishing for all sorts of fish in all kinds of water, and sharing his knowledge through his guide service, Fly Fishing Little Corn.
 
We discuss presentation and hooksets for pike, bonefish, permit,  triggerfish and tarpon.

You can find out more about Brandon on Instagram at:
@flyfishinglittlecorn

To schedule a guided trip with Brandon visit him online at:
Fly Fishing Little Corn.com

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at Wadeoutthere.com

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Aaron Smith from Salt Lake City, Utah.  Aaron’s passion for fly fishing took hold after participating in a challenge to catch all four of Utah’s native species of cutthroat, called the Utah Cutthroat Slam. 

Since then, he has committed to exploring different tactics and techniques in fly fishing by diving all in, one method at a time.  His most recent obsession is learning to fly fish Utah's many lakes and reservoirs.  Aaron’s desire to capture his fly fishing memories with friends over the years has grown into a love of photography and a more recent photograph on the cover of Fly Fusion Magazine.

We discuss Utah’s Cutthroat Slam and stillwater fishery tactics.

You can  follow Aaron's fly fishing journey and photography or reach out to him on Instagram at:
@mrwerbs

For more information on Utah's Cutthroat Slam check out:
Utah Cutthroat Slam.org

To get involved in helping keep our streams clean visit:
Fish for Garbarge.org

Aaron's cover photo on VOLUME 19, ISSUE 4 – Fall 2022 of Fusion Magazine...

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at Wadeoutthere.com

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Zach Vandehey from Hood River, Oregon.  Zach is an Oregon native who always had a river in his backyard growing up.  He began fly fishing at an early age and loves the adventure that comes from fishing his home waters of the Deschutes River year round. 

We discuss the Deschutes and how we can progress and learn from competition fly fishing.

You can learn more about Zach's fly fishing journey through his Youtube channel:
Flying Ties

Or follow along on his Instagram:
@zachvandehey

To learn more about  the competition fly fishing world, or if you are interested in participating in some of the new regional competitions visit:
Flycomps.com

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https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Charlie Craven from Arvada, Colorado.  Charlie started tying and selling flies as a child in Colorado, where he later guided on the South Platte River. 

He went on to become a longtime commercial fly tyer and signature tyer for Umpqua Feather Merchants.  He has created numerous videos, books, and articles about fly tying, and runs his own fly shop, Charlie’s Fly Box, fulfilling his childhood dream to make a living doing what he loves: tying, teaching, and fishing. 

We discuss fly fishing Colorado’s front range, fly tying materials and how to make every thread wrap count on the vise.

You can follow Charlie and check out all his amazing resources at his fly shop:
Charlie's Fly Box

Or visit Charlie's instructional fly tying YouTube channel:
Charlie's Fly Box

Charlie's books and article on thread:
Charlie Craven's Basic Fly Tying.  Modern Techniques for Flies That Catch Fish
Charlie's Fly Box: Signature Flies for Fresh and Saltwater
Tying Nymphs: Essential Flies and Techniques for the Top Patterns
Tying Streamers: Essential Flies and Techniques for the Top Patterns

Thread; A Tangled Mess

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Jory Ward from Wellsville, Utah.  Jory learned to fish while building fence with his father and grandfather in the Rocky Mountains as a child.  

When he moved to Utah, he reconnected with fly fishing when he saw a bamboo fly rod hanging in a fly shop, and decided to build one.  

In Part 1 of our discussion Jory explains what drew him to bamboo and the unique qualities of fishing with bamboo vs graphite fly rods.  We also discuss exploring the Rocky Mountains  for cutthroat trout.

To find out more about how Jory builds bamboo fly rods, order a custom built rod, or follow along on his fly fishing adventure reach out to Jory at his email:

Troutfinn@gmail.com

Or on Instagram at:

@jory_ward 

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https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Jory Ward from Wellsville, Utah.  Jory learned to fish while building fence with his father and grandfather in the Rocky Mountains as a child.  

When he moved to Utah, he reconnected with fly fishing when he saw a bamboo fly rod hanging in a fly shop, and decided to build one.  

In Part 2 of our discussion, Jory explains the process he's developed for building his beautiful bamboo fly rods, as well as several tips, techniques, and resources for anyone interested in creating this special part of fly fishing history for themselves.

To find out more about how Jory builds bamboo fly rods, order a custom built rod, or follow along on his fly fishing adventure reach out to Jory at his email:

Troutfinn@gmail.com

Or on Instagram at:

@jory_ward

If you are interested in building your own bamboo fly rod, check out the book that helped guide Jory:
Fundamentals of Building a Bamboo Fly Rod, by George Maurer

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at:
https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Zach Heath from Sacramento, California.  Zach started fly fishing after retiring from mountain biking on the recommendation from his wife to find a slightly less extreme hobby than he was accustomed to.  Zach dove in head first, spending over 300 days on the river in just his first year.  

We discuss what it means to be present on the river, and how Zach attempts to balance his work and time fly fishing.  We also reflect on how a growing fly fishing community can share this sport in a positive way.

To follow Zach on his adventures, check out his photography, or reach out and talk fly fishing, visit his Instagram:

@Fruitsnackzach

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at:
https://wadeoutthere.com/@Fruitsnackzach

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Adam Greuel from Stevens Point, Wisconsin.  Adam grew up road tripping to Wyoming for family vacations, where he was introduced to rivers and fishing, which eventually led to picking up a fly rod.  He also picked up a guitar and a pen, following his passion for music and songwriting in the band, Horseshoes and Handgrenades. 

Adam also guides his home state for trout when he’s not on the road making music. 

We discuss the various regions and angling opportunities in Wisconsin, the beauty of exploration and discovery, and how that process fuels his fly fishing and song writing.

You can learn about Adam and follow his fly fishing and musical adventures on Instagram at:
@adamgreuel OR @horseshoesandhandgrenades

To find Adam's band the Horseshoes and Handgrenades, listen to their music or grab tickets for a concert or pick up their latest album visit the bands website here:
Horseshoes and Handgrenades

Also, check out Adams other musical endeavors in the bands The High Hawks, Rucksack Revolution.

To schedule a guided trip with Adam to explore his home state of Wisconsin for trout visit:
Fall Line Outfitters

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at:
https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Tommy Dimattina from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  Tommy picked up his grandfathers fly rod while exploring his backyard and backwaters of the Florida Keys by paddle board. 

He used a camera to chronicle his love for the outdoors and fishing, and has braided his passion for fly fishing, photography, and the salt water environment into a career. 

We discuss fly fishing for bonefish in the Florida Keys, fish handling in saltwater, as well as photography and tips for how to make it a profession.

To view some of Tommy's photography or to book work with him visit:
FinsandFlyCreative.com

You can also follow Tommy or reach out to him on Instagram at:
@bostoninked
OR
@finsandflycreative

To learn about how to help support the salt water of the keys and other areas check out:
Captainsforcleanwater.org

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Jack Naughton from Tacoma, Washington.  Jack was introduced to fly fishing in college while fishing the rivers and lakes of the Cascade Mountains with his friends.  He took his new love for fly fishing to the Puget Sound where he now fishes for salmon and sea-run cutthroat from the shore or kayak. 

We discuss the different species and timelines of salmon that make their runs into the rivers of the western Cascades, some tactics and techniques for targeting them, and the year round opportunities to catch sea-run cutthroat on the fly.

To learn more about fly fishing in the Puget Sound or schedule a guided visit:
GigHarborFlyShop.com

For information on the preservation and protection of Washington's wild steelhead population visit:
Wild Steelhead Coalition.org

You can follow Jack's fly fishing journey on Instagram at:
@Jack_Naughton_

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at Wadeoutthere.com

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Donicio Gomez from Logan, Utah.  Donicio began fly fishing on the Snake River near Jackson Hole Wyoming.  He moved to Northern Utah to continue fly fishing and made it his “home base” for fishing the premier western waters that surround him.  Donicio has been fishing and guiding in Wyoming for eighteen years.  

We discuss the importance of developing a “plan B” for your fly fishing adventures through embracing exploration, what Donicio calls fly fishing’s “eye of the tiger,” and the Green River in Wyoming.

You can get in touch with Donicio or follow him on Instagram at:

@donicio71

To schedule a guided trip with Donicio visit:
RealDealAnglers.com

If you want more information on some of the topics we discussed try reading these blog posts from Wadeoutthere:

Embrace the Drive
The Orange Scud Theory
How to Get the Most From Your Time on the Water
Targeting the Middle of the Water Column and Alternatives to the Hopper Dropper
Don't Let High Stream Flows Ruin Your Next Fly Fishing Trip. Part 1 of 2.  Planning
Don't Let High Stream Flows Ruin Your Next Fly Fishing Trip. Part 2 of 2. Tactics

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Alex Emery from Livingston, Montana.  Alex started fly fishing as a child with his father in New Jersey and continued during school at West Virginia University, becoming involved with the fly fishing club as well.  

After college, Alex’s search to continue his passion for fly fishing, and build a life and career connected to the outdoors brought him to Sweetwater Travel Company Guide School, in Livingston, Montana, where he has been guiding on the Yellowstone River and surrounding area for over six years.  

We discuss the Yellowstone River, the joys of introducing newcomers to fly fishing, and a little bit about the value of a good knot.

You can get in touch with Alex or follow him on Instagram at:

@flieronthemountain

To schedule a guided trip with Alex visit:
SweetwaterTravelCompany.com

If you want more information on some of the topics we discussed try reading these blog posts from Wadeoutthere:

READ: WADEOUTTHERE | In Defense of Whitefish
READ: WADEOUTTHERE | Change One Thing to Know What Worked
READ: WADEOUTTHERE | Slow is Smooth. Smooth is Fast.

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at Wadeoutthere.com

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Austin Dando from Central Pennsylvania.  Austin grew up learning to fly fish on camping trips in the Pennsylvania wilderness with his father and in the backyard casting to a soccer ball. 

He went to college at Penn State, where he attended fly fishing classes and was the president of the fly fishing club.  After having fished storied waters out west and back east, he now guides those same waters he cherished as a student.  His home waters. 

We discuss his fly fishing experience at Penn State, the tactics of exploring the water column from top to bottom, and a few tight lining techniques.

Austin joins an experienced and passionate group of anglers in discussions on the Troutbitten Podcast.  Listen in on the podcast and get Austin's take at the Troutbitten Podcast Page at podcast.troutbitten.com

To learn more about the tactics we discussed and fly fishing for trout in PA, or to schedule a guided trip with Austin, visit Troutbitten.com

If you want more information on some of the topics we discussed try reading these blog posts from Wadeoutthere:

READ: WADEOUTTHERE | A Fly Fishing Mentor
READ: WADEOUTTHERE | The Gift
READ: WADEOUTTHERE | Targeting the Middle of the Water Column and Alternatives to the Hopper Dropper
READ: WADEOUTTHERE | How to Get the Most From Your Time on the Water

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https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Pat Dorsey from Parker, Colorado.  Pat grew up fly fishing the South Platte River with his father and uncle, and started his professional career in fly fishing tying flies. 

Pat has been guiding for over thirty years, is the head guide and co-owner of the Blue Quill Angler fly shop,  and author of several books, including his latest Favorite Flies for Colorado.   

Pat is a passionate angler, with the heart of a teacher.  We discuss fly selection, family, and the South Platte River.

You can get in touch with Pat or follow him on Instagram at:
@patdorseyflyfishing

To schedule a guided trip with Pat visit:
The Blue Quill Angler.com

Check out these books from Pat:
Favorite Flies for Colorado: 50 Essential Patterns From Local Experts
Colorado Guide Flies
Fly Fishing Guide to the South Platte River
Tying and Fishing Tailwater Flies
Fly Fishing Tailwaters - Tactics and Patterns for Year Round Waters
A Fly Fisher's Guide to the South Platte River

If you want more information on some of the topics we discussed try reading these blog posts from Wadeoutthere:

READ: WADEOUTTHERE | Small Flies, Light Takes, and Lost Fish. It’s Good for You.
READ: WADEOUTTHERE | Sight Fishing - Part 1. Pick Your Battles
READ: WADEOUTTHERE | Sight Fishing - Part 2. Observation
READ: WADEOUTTHERE | Why We Take Our Children Fly Fishing
READ: WADEOUTTHERE | Look Through, and Fish the Flash

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In this episode we WadeOutThere with Andrew Hettick from Southwest Montana.  Andrew grew up in Montana’s Bitterroot Valley, but found his connection with fly fishing in college at Montana State.  After coming home from school he began pursuing a career as a fly fishing guide on his hometown river.  He has been guiding and fishing there ever since. 

Andrew is passionate about sharing this special place with anglers young and old and helping them catch trout on the fly.  We discuss the Bitterroot River, dry fly hatches, and presentation techniques for mending and feeding line.

To schedule a guided trip with Andrew visit:
Freestone Fly Shop.com

You can follow Andrew's fly fishing adventures on Instagram at:
@andrewrhettick

If you want more information on some of the topics we discussed try reading these blog posts from Wadeoutthere:

The Art of the Missed Hookset
What Makes a Good Day's Fishing

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at:
https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Chadd VanZanten from Northern Utah.  Chad was introduced to fishing at a very early age and was raised in a family where he was, in his words, “given to know that fishing was the finest thing.” 

Chadd embraced fly fishing as he began to raise his own family surrounded by trout streams in the Rocky Mountains.  He has combined his passion for writing with his love of fly fishing, resulting in several books, including “On Fly Fishing the Northern Rockies: Essays and Dubious Advice” which we discuss throughout the conversation, and which he co-authored with his fishing buddy Russ Beck. 

We discuss fishing buddies, some philosophy on fly fishing and counting fish, and the Bear River Watershed.

You can find a copy of one of Chadd's books on fly fishing here:
On Fly Fishing the Northern Rockies: Essays and Dubious Advice.
On Fly Fishing the Wind River Range: Essays and What Not to Bring
On Fly Fishing the Bear River Watershed: Essays and Exceptional Misadventures

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Howie Fisher, from Frederick Maryland.  Howie learned to fly fish in Washington state while exploring the rivers with his good friend and fishing buddy.  When he moved to Maryland, Howie continued to pursue his passion for fly fishing and dove deep into fly tying, especially in the winter months. 

We discuss different ways to start fly tying, where to save and where to spend on tying materials and tools, and fly fishing in Maryland.

You can get in touch with Howie or follow him on Instagram at:
@howardtheduck23

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In this episode we Wadeouthere with Norm Maktima from Rio Rancho, New Mexico.  Norm grew up fly fishing on his local river after school and in the summers.  At seventeen his father signed him up for an outfitter program in Montana, on the Clark Fork River.  When he came back, he had a job at the local fly shop, and it didn’t take long for him to start guiding and competing in fly fishing. 

In part one of our discussion, Norm describes how his indigenous heritage binds him to the land and to fly fishing, the importance of mindfulness, and the specific observations he makes that help him bring more trout to the net.

To learn more about how Norm tactically approaches his home waters of Northern New Mexico, check out his YouTube channel:
N Maktima Fly Fishing - YouTube

To schedule a guided trip with Norm, reach out at:
High Desert Angler.com

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In this episode we Wadeouthere with Norm Maktima from Rio Rancho, New Mexico.  Norm grew up fly fishing on his local river after school and in the summers.  At seventeen his father signed him up for an outfitter program in Montana, on the Clark Fork River.  When he came back, he had a job at the local fly shop, and it didn’t take long for him to start guiding and competing in fly fishing. 

In part two of our discussion, Norm talks about how he uses the observations we covered in our last conversation to adapt and change on the river.  He also shares some stories and tactics from fly fishing in Northern New Mexico.

To learn more about how Norm tactically approaches his home waters of Northern New Mexico, check out his YouTube channel:
N Maktima Fly Fishing - YouTube

To schedule a guided trip with Norm, reach out at:
High Desert Angler.com

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In this episode we WadeOutThere with George Daniel from Central Pennsylvania.  George has been fly fishing in Pennsylvania since he was a child, and began fishing with and learning from his fly fishing mentor, Joe Humphries, as a teenager.  

George says he always wanted to combine fly fishing and education, and it’s easy to see he has delivered on that mission.  His work throughout the years as a guide, author, and competitive angler has culminated in his current role as director of Pennsylvania State University’s Fly Fishing Program.

We discuss George’s perspective on the benefits of Penn State's Fly Fishing Program for its students and graduates, as well as its relevance for society’s future leaders. We also talk about the importance of goals on the river, situational awareness, and some of the habit patterns George applies to fly selection, reading water, casting, and fighting fish.  Finally, George and I dive deep into finding “Flow” in fly fishing.

To learn more about George Daniel and follow along with Penn State fly fishing check out these Instagram accounts:

@georgedanieloutside
@pennstateflyfishing

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In this episode we WadeOutThere with Alejandro Feliciano from Puerto Rico.  Alejandro grew up on the west coast of Puerto Rico and developed a love of fishing from his father.  He attended college in Bristol Tennessee on a tennis scholarship and became a regular on the local trout stream there. 

After school Alejandro pursued his tennis career professionally, competing and eventually coaching, but his love of the salt water fish he chased as a boy drew him back. 

Today, Alejandro has returned to his home waters to chase his dream of starting a guide business and transform his passion into a career. 

We discuss fly fishing in Puerto Rico and sight fishing for Tarpon.

To follow Alejandro on his fly fishing journey or to schedule a guided trip in Puerto Rico, reach out on Instagram:
@jandrofeli

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In this episode we WadeOutThere with Steve Popen from Western New York.  Steve turned to fly fishing during a difficult time in his life and found peace, challenge, and spiritual healing.  It wasn’t long until he was incorporating his love for fly fishing into his work as a teacher and counselor. 

With encouragement from friends and family, Steve became a part time guide, in the Finger Lakes tributaries and storied trout streams of Western New York.  His guide service is called TroutItOut. 

This is the second time Steve and I have talked on the podcast and we go deep into fly fishing philosophy and tactics.  We discuss the similarities between the seasons of life and fly fishing, techniques for swinging flies, and the tactics Steve employs to fight some of the monster fish he connects with on his home waters.

To schedule a guided trip with Steve, reach out at:
Trout It Out.com

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In this episode we WadeOutThere with Cade Moore from Orem, Utah.  Cade’s grandfather introduced him to fly fishing at an early age growing up in his home state of Utah. 

After serving in the army in Afghanistan Cade credits fly fishing as having “always been there for him” when he returned to civilian life.  Cade’s passion for fly fishing turned into a new career as a fly fishing guide at the same fly shop that helped him progress as a beginner, Fly Fish Food. 

We discuss the Provo River, adapting, and tactics for targeting Cade’s favorite species in his own back yard… Carp.   

You can learn more about Cade or schedule a guided trip by visiting the fly shop he works at:
Fly Fish Food.com

Or his website:
Utah Flyco.com

You can also follow Cade or reach out to him on Instagram at:
@utahfly

If you want more information on some of the topics we discussed try reading these articles published at WadeOutThere.com

In Defense of Whitefish
Embrace the Drive
The Orange Scud Theory

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In this episode we WadeOutThere with Jennings Hester, from Denver, Colorado.  Jennings grew up in the south fishing for bass with spinning gear.  After playing football for Alabama in college, he began going on hikes to help with the depression and anxiety he had been dealing with from an early age. 

When his brother-in-law handed him a fly rod to take into the woods, Jennings realized he had found something important enough for his mental health that he moved his entire family to Colorado to be closer to that environment he was thriving in. 

After the move Jennings began fly fishing more and tying flies.  He also founded the non-profit, Fishing the Good Fight, to help other men dealing with mental health issues through fly fishing. 

We discuss streamer fishing on the North Platte River, and the importance of community in fly fishing and mental health.

To learn more about how fly fishing can help with men's mental help visit:
Fishing the Good Fight.com

If you want more information on some of the topics we discussed try reading these articles published at WadeOutThere.com

Eight Reasons the Zebra Midge is the Perfect First Fly to Tie
We All Have Home Water
Three Tactics for Fishing Hard to Reach Cutbanks

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In this episode we WadeOutThere with Rich Strolis from Simsbury Connecticut.  Rich always had a love of fishing, but became a more devoted fly angler shortly after starting his career as a state trooper. 

He started fly fishing after working the night shift to help him decompress, and eventually was getting over a hundred days a year on the Farmington River.  Rich began guiding and tying flies as a second career, until deciding he needed more time with family.  Now that he has retired from his job as a trooper, Rich is selling flies and fishing more for himself. 

We discuss techniques for tying more durable flies, the Housatonic River, and streamer tactics centered around patterns for reading and fishing different waters.

You can find out more about Rich, pick up some flies for your next fly fishing adventure, or purchase his book "Catching Shadows" at his website:
Catching Shadows.com

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Don't Buy a Fly Tying Kit! A Beginner's Guide on How to Start and Keep Tying Your Own Flies
Ten Fly Tying Techniques I Learned the Hard Way

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In this episode we WadeOutThere Kiki Galvin from Falls Church, Virginia.  From the time Kiki caught her first sunfish as a young girl, she was hooked.  She has been fishing for over sixty years. 

As a school teacher Kiki wanted to combine her love of fly fishing with teaching.  After attending a guide school in Idaho, she started her own guide service, Misguided. 

Kiki has volunteered extensively with numerous organizations that help others through fly fishing, including Trout Unlimited, Project Healing Waters, Casting for Recovery, and the Mayfly Project. 

We discuss fly fishing opportunities surrounding the Washington D.C. area, including the Shenandoah National Park, brook trout fishing in classic pocket water, and the importance of what Kiki calls her “moments of chill.”

You can find out more about Kiki, or schedule a guided trip by visiting her website:
Ms Guided Fly Fishing.net

Or email her at:
Angla56@msn.com

If you want more information on some of the topics we discussed try reading these articles published at WadeOutThere.com

Five Reasons to Love Small Trout
Every Once in a While, Look Up
Seven Reasons to Fish Small Streams
Six Techniques for Fishing Small Streams
All the Bigger Trout Are Across the River
The Art of the Missed Hookset
We All Have Home Water

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In this episode we WadeOutThere with Marina Gibson from the United Kingdom.  Marina has been fly fishing in the U.K. for salmon and trout since she was a young girl with her mother. 

After university Marina went to live and work in London, spending nearly all her weekends in the country fly fishing.  Soon Marina realized that she needed to pursue her passion full time to be truly happy.  She moved out of the city and began teaching others to fly fish as a guide and certified ‘Fly Fishers International’ (CI) Instructor. 

Marina’s desire to teach people to fly fish from the ground up, eventually led to her founding The Northern Fishing School at Swinton Estate in North Yorkshire.

We discuss fly fishing in the U.K., tactics and techniques for salmon fishing, and some of the non-profits that Marina participates in to serve others through fly fishing and help protect her local waters.

You can find out more about Marina, her fishing school, and the organizations she is a part of by visiting her website:
Marina Gibson Fishing.com

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In this episode we WadeOutThere with Sam Galt, from Central Pennsylvania.  Sam grew up fishing and playing in the river, but his love for fly fishing took off after attending college and joining up with some solid fishing buddies. 

When his friends graduated and moved on, Sam stayed and kept fishing.  Now Sam is a full time guide who loves sharing tactics and experiences with new friends. 

We discuss the benefits of fishing buddies, the advantages of flexibility, and different techniques for fishing streamers during the day and night.

You can find out more about Sam, or schedule a guided trip by reaching out on Instagram at:
@sam.galt.catches.trout

Or visit TCO Fly shop:
TCO Fly Fishing.com

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A Fly Fishing Mentor
The Two Best Times for Experimenting on the River
Eight Reasons the Zebra Midge is the Perfect First Fly to Tie
Change One Thing to Know What Worked

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In this episode we WadeOutThere with Nick Thompson from the Finger Lakes Area of New York.  Nick learned how to fly fish on a fiberglass rod, in a warehouse, on his lunch break, after his boss insisted he take some time away from working twelve hour days.  That was after his first kidney transplant.

As Nick’s relationship with fly fishing grew and his health began to decline, he started an organization called Saved by the Fly to help spread the word about organ donation and connect others to the sport that had helped him through his illness.

Now Nick is healthy again.  On his second kidney transplant, and even more excited to spread the word on how fly fishing helped save his life.

We discuss streamers on the Ausable River and why Nick reminds us all, “don’t forget to live today.”

If you want to learn more about Nick and his journey, or about organ donation, visit his Instagram:
@savedbythefly

Or website:
Saved by the Fly.com

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In this episode we WadeOutThere with Ash Agler from Baldwin, Michigan.  Ash grew up playing and fly fishing in the Michigan forests as a child, and heading to the river on weekends during college. 

After school she worked in the IT field for several years, until a persistent dream convinced her to move back to Northern Michigan and start a new life as a fly fishing guide and artist. 

We discuss the Pere Marquette River, mousing, and fishing streamers.

To book a trip with Ash reach out on her website:
Mindful Trout.com

Or email her at:
hi@ashangler.com

You can also follow along with what Ash is up to on her Instagram account:
@ash.angler

Her Podcast "Loop to Loop" is available anywhere you enjoy podcasts...

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In this episode we WadeOutThere with Tim King from Logan Utah.  Tim learned to fly fish on the same pond he learned to play ice hockey on as a boy in Pennsylvania.  He soon began fly tying as well, inspired by the many outdoor magazines of the time.  After college in Pennsylvania, Tim moved to Utah to finish his degree in 1977.  He was 21 years old. 

Tim continued to learn and fish in his new trout waters while honing his fly tying skills in an auto repair shop that also sold fly tying and rod building materials.  Tim tied professionally for years while working and fishing in Utah and Idaho. 

In Part 1 of our conversation, we discuss fly tying habits, the importance of having what Tim describes as a “tying station” in your home, and the pitfalls of information overload in fly tying.

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In this episode we WadeOutThere for Part 2 of our conversation with Tim King from Logan Utah.  Tim learned to fly fish on the same pond he learned to play ice hockey on as a boy in Pennsylvania.  He soon began fly tying as well, inspired by the many outdoor magazines of the time. 

After college in Pennsylvania, Tim moved to Utah to finish his degree in 1977.  He was 21 years old.  He continued learning and fishing in his new trout waters while honing his fly tying skills in an auto repair shop that also sold fly tying and rod building materials.  Tim tied professionally for years while working and fishing in Utah and Idaho. 

In Part 2 of our conversation, we discuss techniques for tying and fishing soft hackles.

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In this episode we WadeOutThere with Landon Mayer from Colorado Springs, CO.  Landon grew up fly fishing the South Platte River and began guiding as a teenager as a summer job and later through school.  Landon is the author of several fly fishing books, including his latest, Guide Flies - Easy to Tie Patterns for Tough Trout. 

He is also a signature tyer for Umpqua Feather Merchants and has been guiding in Colorado full time for over twenty years. 

We discuss mentorship, fighting fish, and sight fishing.

To find out more about Landon, schedule a guided trip, learn more about his signature flies, or order his latest book visit:
LandonMayerflyfishing.com

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In this episode we WadeOutThere with Marc D’Astous from Dieppe, New Brunswick.
Marc picked up fly fishing in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta Canada, while mountain climbing and serving in the Canadian Infantry, exploring the many surrounding streams and lakes as he explored the mountains. 

When Marc moved back to his childhood home of New Brunswick, he continued fly fishing and dived deeper into tying.  Eventually he was selling his flies and guiding in some of the salmon fisheries and trout streams of his youth. 

We discuss fly fishing the Rocky Mountains of Alberta, Altlantic Salmon fishing and fly tying in New Brunswick, and Marc shares some lessons and stories of experiential learning.   

You can find out more about Marc,  schedule a guided, or check out some of his flies  by reaching out on Instagram at:
@coqmouche

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In this episode we WadeOutThere with Jeff Gensheimer from Easton, Pennsylvania.  Jeff grew up fly fishing as a teenager and continued to pursue various species of fish on his home water, the Delaware River, as he grew older. 

Jeff considers the middle section of the Delaware his “playground” and loves chasing shad and stripers there, although he mostly guides the local trout streams in the area.

We discuss tactics for targeting shad and striper on the Delaware River and dry fly presentation techniques.

To book a trip with Jeff reach out on his website:
WildEastOutfitters.com

You can also follow along with Jeff's fly fishing on his Instagram account:
@jlg_flyfishing

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In this episode we WadeOutThere with Phil Rowley from Sherwood Park, Alberta.  Phil tried his hand at fly fishing on the Skagit River in British Columbia, after a vacation to Vancouver Island left him short on fish and curious if a fly rod might produce better results.

Over time, Phil transformed his love of fly fishing into a career through persistent tying and teaching.  As he began to fall more and more in love with stillwater fishing, his schools and tying classes also began to focus more on the tactics and techniques involved in fishing the many productive lakes in British Columbia’s interior. 

Today, Phil is a guide, author, and educator specializing in fly fishing stillwater. 

In Part One of our conversation we discuss Phil’s gradual process of becoming a professional fly fisher and writer, as well as fly fishing the lakes of Alberta.

To book a guided trip with Phil or shop his books, flies and more; reach out on his website:
Still Water Fly Fishing Store.com

Or reach out and follow along on his Instagram account:
@philrowleyflyfishing

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In this episode we WadeOutThere for Part 2 of our conversation with Phil Rowley from Sherwood Park, Alberta.  Phil tried his hand at fly fishing on the Skagit River in British Columbia, after a vacation to Vancouver Island left him short on fish and curious if a fly rod might produce better results.

Over time, Phil transformed his love of fly fishing into a career through persistent tying and teaching.  As he began to fall more and more in love with stillwater fishing, his schools and tying classes also began to focus more on the tactics and techniques involved in fishing the many productive lakes in British Columbia’s interior. 

Today, Phil is a guide, author, and educator specializing in fly fishing stillwater. 

In Part 2 of our conversation we discuss choronomids, depth, presentation, and other tactics for fishing western lakes for trout.

To book a guided trip with Phil or shop his books, flies and more; reach out on his website:
Still Water Fly Fishing Store.com

Or reach out and follow along on his Instagram account:
@philrowleyflyfishing

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In this episode we WadeOutThere with Kimberly Cordero from Boise, Idaho.

Kim’s fascination with fly fishing began while growing up watching her stepfather tie flies and grew as she began tying flies herself during the long, cold winters she experienced while living in South Dakota working for the Department of Juvenile Corrections.

Today, Kim is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a background of over fourteen years as a child protection social worker and supervisor.  When Kim started her own practice she missed being a part of a team and felt “lost without a sense of community.”  She found that community by combining her passion for helping youth, love of fly fishing, and professional experience volunteering with the MayFly Project and starting its Boise chapter.

We discuss fly fishing with teenagers, some of the psychological connections of how “motion equals emotion” with respect to fly fishing, and the Boise River.

*Sidenote. At one point in our conversation Kim mentions the term “placement theory.” She would like to correct that term as “place attachment theory.”

You can find out more about The MayFly Project, or volunteer at their website:
The MayFly Project.com

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In this episode we WadeOutThere with Garrison Doctor from Colorado.  Despite being the only one in his family with a devotion to fishing, Garrison’s family encouraged him in his love of fly fishing as a child. 

He fished all growing up and later through art school, eventually guiding, and co-founding his design driven apparel brand Rep Your Water with his wife.  When his business started taking off Garrison quit his job and made his love of art, design, and fly fishing his full time pursuit. 

We discuss Garrison’s journey into entrepreneurship through fly fishing and lessons from fly fishing adventures that can apply to catching fish in your home waters.

You can find out more about Garrison and his apparel brand at his website:
Rep Your Water.com

Or follow him on Instagram and Facebook at:
@garrisondoctor
@repyourwater

Also, check out his podcast:
The Fishing Stories Podcast

If you want more information on some of the topics we discussed try reading these articles published at WadeOutThere.com

We All Have Home Water
What Makes a Good Day's Fishing?

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In this episode we WadeOutThere with Dave Stewart from Oregon.  Dave started fly fishing at an early age.  His father, who was a guide, and one of the earliest fly fishermen on the Deschutes River, would often leave him alone to fish and explore on the river for two to three days in between guide trips. 

Dave’s love of the outdoors and fly fishing led him to start The Wet Fly Swing Podcast, which initially focussed on steelhead, but eventually branched out to all things fly fishing.  The show now has over 470 full length episodes where Dave talks with some of the most knowledgeable, experienced, and just plain fun humans in the fly fishing community. 

The Wet Fly Swing Podcast was one of the first shows I discovered when I began my own journey into podcasting, and became a standard I aspired to emulate.  It’s been an honor to have been a guest on Dave’s show, and now to share our conversation on the WadeOutThere Podcast. 

We discuss Dave’s relationship with his father and how it influenced the beginning of the WFS podcast, swinging wet flies for summer steelhead on the Deschutes, and why Dave believes “those who fail most, win.”

To learn about or listen to the Wet Fly Swing Podcast visit:
Wet Fly Swing.com

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If you want more information on some of the topics we discussed try reading these blog posts from Wadeoutthere:

READ: WADEOUTTHERE | A Fly Fishing Mentor
READ: WADEOUTTHERE | We All Have Home Water

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In this episode we WadeOutThere with Ashley Weber from Florida’s East Coast.  Ashley grew up fishing in the Indian River Lagoon system along the “space coast” of Florida where she developed a deep connection with the ocean and salt water fish. 

When Ashley attended art school she told her professors she wanted to paint fish and stay in Florida.  She started transitioning from painting to metal art her senior year when she decided she wanted to create a metal tarpon for herself, after tarpon brought her to fly fishing.  She quickly fell in love with the metal art medium, and it wasn’t long after school that her art became her full time work, and was paying for her many saltwater fly fishing adventures. 

We discuss Ashley’s pursuit of metal art from beginner to accomplished artist, conservation efforts in the Indian River Lagoon System, and some of the lessons Ashley has learned following her dreams in art and saltwater fly fishing.

To learn about Ashley and her art visit:
Ashley Weber Art.com

Or follow her on Instagram at:
@ashleyweberart

You can inquire about purchasing art or commissioning a piece of metal art by emailing Ashley at:
ashleyweberart@gmail.com

If you want more information on some of the topics we discussed try reading these blog posts from Wadeoutthere:

READ: WADEOUTTHERE | A Fly Fishing Mentor

READ: WADEOUTTHERE | The Fish Are Always Biting - Mindset

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In this Episode we WadeOutThere with Jason Randall from Viroqua, Wisconsin.  Jason grew up learning to fish from his father.   After serving in the army and attending college as a biology major, he worked briefly in the hatchery and fishery business, which helped influence the scientific approach he takes to fly fishing and trout.

Jason credits the generosity of his many fly fishing mentors with helping him learn and progress over the years, and is the reason he values the educational aspect of the sport so much today.  Jason has been a teacher in fly fishing for decades, has written several fly fishing books, and was the trout feature writer for American Angler Magazine. 

We discuss Jason’s scientific approach to fly fishing, the specific adjustments he makes based on water temperature, sky cover, sun angles, and water clarity.  As well as presentation techniques for accomplishing what Jason describes as “the three goals of nymphing.”

You can follow along with Jason on his fly fishing journey or reach out to him on Instagram at:
@jasonrandallfllyfishing

If you'd like more in depth information on the topics we discussed try these books from Jason:

Nymph Masters. Fly Fishing Secrets From Master Anglers.
Trout Sense. A Fly Fisher's Guide to What Trout See, Hear, and Smell.
Feeding Time. A Fly Fisher's Guide to What, Where, and When Trout Eat.
Moving Water.  A Fly Fisher's Guide to Currents.

If you want more information on some of the topics we discussed try reading these blog posts from Wadeoutthere:
How to Get the Most From Your Time on the Water
How to Avoid Forgetting Your Fly Fishing Gear

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In this episode we WadeOutThere with Jay Peck from Western New York.  Jay grew up learning to fish for bluegills as a small boy on his family’s farm.  In 1993 he began guiding after becoming one of the go to fishermen on his local streams for newcomers to the area and to the sport. 

Jay worked at his father in laws guide shop and brought spey rods to his fishery from a trade show he visited in the 90’s that transformed the ways they targeted salmon. 

We discuss the rewards of constant experimentation, reading water and targeting migratory brown trout in dirty high water, and Jay’s passion for setting newcomers down the path of fly fishing.

You can learn more about Jay or schedule a guided trip at his website:
JayPeckGuides.com

Or visit Instagram at:
@jay.peck.5
OR
@lostriversfishing

Also, check out Jay's YouTube channel:
JayPeckGuidesLostRiversFishing

Jay also has his annual Spey Day clinics taking place August 26 and 27th.  Learn more or sign up here:
https://www.jaypeckguidesflyfishing.com/spey-casting-clinic

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READ: WADEOUTTHERE | We All Have Home Water
READ: WADEOUTTHERE | The Two Best Times for Experimenting on the River

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In this episode we WadeOutThere with Brian Silvey from Maupin, Oregon.  Brian’s childhood playground was the banks of the Sandy River in Oregon, below the high glaciers of Mount Hood that feeds it.  He shared time fishing, tying flies, and casting in the summers with his passion for downhill ski racing in the winter. 

Brian’s fly tying career began as a way to make some extra money as a kid around the local fly shops.  Eventually, Brian’s love of fishing and tying became his life long profession.  He has been guiding on the Deschutes and Sandy Rivers for over thirty eight years, is a signature fly tyer for Umpqua Feather Merchants, and is a certified fly fishing casting instructor. 

We discuss some of the changes in gear over the years that have influenced his fly fishing and tying, trout fishing on the Deschutes, and Brian’s deliberate methodology for reading water.

You can learn more about Brian or schedule a guided trip at his website:
SilveysFlyfishing.com

Or visit Instagram at:
@briandsilvey

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In this episode we WadeOutThere with Archy Archembault from White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.  Archy started tying trout flies as a youth in his Florida garage before he had ever seen a real trout.  He began fly fishing for saltwater fish and bass in his local waters until he fell in love with the mountains and rivers of West Virginia on a whitewater rafting trip with friends. 

After separating from the Marine Corps, Archy moved to West Virginia to pursue a job as a whitewater raft guide, but when the lodge needed fishing guides, he quickly volunteered and set out to learn the rapids and the fishery, putting clients on fish while navigating whitewater.  Today Archy is the head guide for The Greenbrier Resort Hotel in the heart of some of West Virginia’s best fly fishing. 

We discuss introducing newcomers to fly fishing in West Virginia, why Archy loves getting to places that are hard to get to when chasing fish, as well as reading water and presentation techniques for fishing whitewater from a raft.

You can learn more about Archy's home waters in West Virginia or schedule a guided trip at:
Kate's Mountain Adventures at the Greenbrier.com

Or visit him on Instagram at:
@archywhitewater1

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In this episode we WadeOutThere with Jon Hazlett, from Medford Oregon.  Jon’s first guide job was up in Alaska after his best friend from college convinced him to join him.  After Alaska, Jon followed his friend to guide in Colorado. 

But eventually, Jon moved back to live, fish, and guide in his home waters of Oregon where he still guides today.  Jon was an early adopter of spey casting on the Rogue River and is a passionate steelhead angler. 

We discuss being green as a guide and in fly fishing, the Rogue River, tips for fighting steelhead, and the motivations for his fly fishing movie, entitled, “Not Another Fly Fishing Movie.”

You can learn more about Jon's home waters or schedule a guided trip at:
Spey Lesson.com

Or visit him on Instagram at:
@jonbonhazlett

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In this episode we WadeOutThere with Tom Rosenbauer, from Manchester Vermont.  Tom has been fly fishing and tying for nearly all his life.  After college he got a job as a retail clerk at Orvis when it was still a small but growing business in Vermont.  Slowly, but surely, Tom’s emphasis on teaching and education helped develop him into a leader and educator at both Orvis and within the fly fishing community.   

Tom is the author of over twenty fly fishing books, has created too many educational articles and videos to count, and is the host of the Orvis Fly Fishing Podcast, with over 12 million downloads.  His efforts have helped untold numbers of anglers on the water, myself included.  Besides the great personal gratitude I have for the resources Tom has put out into the world, perhaps what is most impressive to me is his persistent pursuit of learning and effortless humility. 

We discuss what excites Tom about fly fishing these days, his thoughts on the creative process of writing, and exploring the richness of different trout streams.  Tom also shares his ideas on spot burning, catch and release, conservation, and overcrowding.

To learn more about Tom and his fly fishing journey visit:
Fish On - The Tom Rosenbauer Story

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In this episode we WadeOutThere with Lewis Hirsch, from Atlanta Georgia.  Lewis first picked up a fly rod at the age of fourteen, when nothing else seemed to fit him.  He quickly became involved in the US Youth Fly Fishing Team, and spent more time on the Nantahala River during his last two years in high school than he did in the classroom… Despite the fact that it was two and a half hours from home. 

After high school, Lewis packed up his gear and headed west to spend the summer guiding in Montana on the Big Hole and Beaverhead Rivers, where I met him on a fishing trip with my son.  When he isn’t chasing trout in Montana, Lewis guides in Northern Georgia. 

We discuss the Nantahala River, patterns and timing of feeding trout, and three basic casting techniques to solve some basic problems of drag.

You can learn more about Lewis's fly fishing journey or schedule a guided trip by reaching out on Instagram at:
@lew9635

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In this episode we WadeOutThere with Britt Fordice from Seaback, Washington.  Brita grew up north of Seattle fishing from the beach as a girl.  She taught herself to tie salt water flies at her families cabin on the Stillaguamish River from looking at pictures in books at only ten years old. 

Today Brita guides on the Puget Sound and Hood Canal and is a fly designer and tier for Sage. 

We discuss presentation and reading water on the Puget sound and how Brita approaches building functionality into her fly designs.

You can order custom flies or schedule a guided trip with Brita by reaching out on her  Instagram at:
@seafly907

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In this episode we WadeOutThere with Matt Simpson from Galveston, Texas.  Matt grew up fishing on the east coast of Texas and knew early on that whatever he did for a profession was going to need to include fishing.  When he turned eighteen he got his guide license and started sharing his passion for chasing redfish and gar on the fly with guests from all over the country. 

We discuss red fish habitat on the east coast of Texas and the tactics and techniques that Matt uses to target these beautiful fish.

You can order follow Matt's fly fishing journey or schedule a guided trip with  by reaching out on his Instagram at:
@mattsimpsonflyfishing

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In this episode we WadeOutThere with Jeff Liskay from Avon Lake, Ohio on the banks of Lake Erie.  Jeff has been living and fishing the Great Lakes his entire life.  His first professional job was as a gear fisherman on the Great Lakes, but the lure of what was possible and the challenge of fly fishing eventually drew him in. 

These days, Jeff is a full time guide on his home waters and instructs in fly fishing and spey casting among other things. 

We discuss covering water on the Great Lakes and other large fresh water fisheries, making decisions on limited information, and the importance of angle of attack on still water.

You can learn more about Jeff's home waters or schedule a guided trip at:
GreatLakesFlyFishing.com

Or reach out on email at:
JeffLiskay@gmail.com

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In this episode we WadeOutThere with Mike Savlen from Kennebunkport, Maine.  Mike grew up in New England with a love of both fishing and art.  He fell in love with fly fishing when he moved to Vermont and found flies worked better than lures. 

Mike’s art became his primary professional focus when he “stopped listening to other people” and followed what truly made him happy.  As a painter in the Rocky Neck Art Colony in Gloucester, Massachusetts he was encouraged to continue painting fish by one of his art mentors. 

We discuss keeping things fresh in art and fly fishing, Mike’s sailing voyage from New England to Key West and how it influenced his paintings, casting to sea run brown trout, and the importance of doing the work.

You can view Mike's artwork or purchase an original painting or giclee print at his website:
SavlenStudios.com

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In this episode we WadeOutThere with Lance Egan, from Lehi, Utah.  As a child growing up in Utah, Lance loved being outside.  He found fly tying before fly fishing, when his friend got a fly tying kit for Christmas that he shared with Lance.  It didn’t take long before catching fish became part of the equation, and once he could drive Lance was on the river all the time, exploring the different section of his home stream the Provo and other local fisheries. 

Lance has been fly fishing for over thirty years now.  He has bee a guide, competition angler, instructor, and is now a shop manager for Fly Fish Food, in Orem Utah.  He has also has made several instructional fly fishing videos and is a signature tyer for Umpqua. 
We discuss tailwater fishing in Utah, dry fly presentation techniques, and euro nymphing tactics.

You can find some of Lance's flies and videos at:
FlyFishFood.com

Or follow along with Lance's fishing on Instagram:
@lanceeganflyfishing

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In this episode we WadeOutThere with Josh Jenkins from Midland, Michigan.  Josh is originally from Courdelane, Idaho and was introduced to fly fishing by his father as a child.  

He attended college in Idaho, and spent his days studying mechanical engineering and trout streams.  After his first year as an engineer out of school, Josh took advantage of an opportunity to move to Michigan and work as an engineer at Scientific Anglers designing fly lines.  Today, Josh’s passion is chasing smallmouth bass in the surrounding streams where he lives and works.  

We discuss the history of fly lines, fly line design and function, and smallmouth fishing in central Michigan.

To learn more about Josh's work on fly lines at scientific anglers, or purchase fly line, leader or tippet, visit:

ScientificAnglers.com

To reach out for questions on fly lines, and maybe talk to Josh himself call or email at:

Customer Support: 866-587-6747 or

customersupport@scientificanglers.com

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In this episode we WadeOutThere with Mac Brown from Bryson City, North Carolina.  Mac’s Grandad taught him to fly fish as a small boy in the Ozarks, having him practice  in the yard before he would take him to the river.  Thus was born in him a fascination and love of not just fly fishing but loops and casting. 

After fishing the White River system in college, Mac moved to North Carolina in 1986 and has been guiding there ever since.  Mac is a fly fishing and casting instructor and is the author of “Casting Angles.” 

We discuss how the 80/20 principle applies to fly fishing’s core practices, the basics of loop control, North Carolina, and the pitfalls of putting the goal before the process.

To learn more about Mac and the topics we discussed in this episode, or to schedule a guided trip or casting lessons check out the following links:

MacBrownFlyfish.com
Flyfishingguideschool.com
Instagram @macbrownflyfish

Presentation by Gary A. Borger
Trout Fishing From All Angles by Eric Taverner
The Curtis Creek Manifesto by Sheridan Anderson

How to Get the Most From Your Time on the Water

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In this episode we WadeOutThere with Russ Beck, from Logan, Utah.  Russ was introduced to fly fishing later in life after his friend and creative writing contemporary initially refused to take him, thinking he was all talk.  But Russ persisted and eventually began fly fishing in the fall and through winter in Northern Utah. 

He fell in love with the sport and now not only fishes every chance he gets, although less so in the dead of winter, Russ also writes about fly fishing, and co-authored the book, On Fly Fishing the Northern Rockies, Essays and Dubious Advice, with non other than his original fly fishing mentor Chad VanZantenn.  Now, the two are now more than friends, they are fishing buddies. 

We discuss helping newcomers to fly fishing, finding the humor in all of it, and the why’s and how’s of taking fly fishing too seriously.

To learn more about Russ and the topics we discussed in this episode check out the following links:

On Fly Fishing the Northern Rockies.  Essays and Dubious Advice.

How to Get the Most From Your Time on the Water
What Makes a Good Day's Fishing?
How to Get the Most From Your Time on the Water

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In this episode we WadeOutThere with Jim Misiura from North Eastern Pennsylvania.  Jim’s journey into fly fishing began with catching trout in his beloved hometown stream with a plastic cricket from the toy box, a size 6 hook, and an old fly rod he bought from a friend.  Since that day Jim has been tying and fly fishing on that Pennsylvania trout stream for over fifty years. 

He originally began tying out of necessity as a youth in need of flies, but when his sister asked him to teach the children in her class about fly tying, Jim found a new passion in the sport, teaching.  Jim started his YouTube Channel in 2010 to help others learn to tie flies and be the mentor he never had starting out. 

We discuss fly tying and trout fishing in Pennsylvania, the importance of considering the styles of flies we tie and fish, and building confidence in fly tying through observation.

To learn more about Jim and the topics we discussed in this episode, check out the following links:

Jim Misiura's YouTube Channel

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In this episode we WadeOutThere with Eric Grajewski from Southeast Michigan.  Eric grew up fishing the banks of Lake Saint Clair in Southern Michigan with his siblings.  When his family decided to get away from the city and moved further north, Eric continued to fish, exploring new species and different waters.  The family also spent time fishing together every summer on the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, where Eric eventually attended college and dove even deeper into fly fishing for trout and steelhead, cultivating a love of streamer fishing. 

After school he moved back to southern Michigan to work as an engineer and was re-connected with his old fishery, but this time, armed with the tools and tactics he had learned in the UP.  Soon he was guiding Lake Saint Clair and chasing the the one species he had been infatuated with from childhood… Musky. 

We discuss Lake Saint Clair, fishing and learning with two brothers, and Musky tactics in Michigan.

To learn more about Eric and the topics we discussed in this episode, check out the following links:

Musk-efly.com
Fly Selection.  Share the Work.
We All Have Home Water.

Instagram: @egrajewskifly

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In this Episode we WadeOutThere with Tim Hepworth, from Central Alberta.  Tim was raised in a pastor’s home with nine siblings.  Hunting and fishing was a way of life, and a source of sustenance.  He picked up fly fishing as a teenager, and used the sport to help him find balance in his job as a paramedic.  But it wasn’t until the birth of his daughter, that Tim dove deep into fly fishing. 

They learned together, and eventually, Tim became a guide on the Bow River at Fly Fishing Bow River Outfitters, and an instructor at the same school that taught him, Western Canadian Fly Fishing Guide School. 

We discuss learning and teaching fly fishing with your daughter, late summer on the Bow River, and tying flies on Thursday nights.

To learn more about Tim and the topics we discussed in this episode, check out the following links:

Fly Fishing Bow River.com
Why We Take Our Children Fly Fishing
Lessons From a Five Year Old in Fly Fishing
How to Teach a Four Year Old to Tie Flies

Instagram: @timandwren

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In this episode we WadeOutThere with Jeff Feczko from Baja, Mexico.  Jeff grew up in Ithaca, New York where his grandfather was his earliest teacher and supporter in fishing.  He picked up a fly rod at an early age and had a knack for casting and tying, with a love for the functionality of the new art he was creating on the vise. 

As he got older Jeff went to Alaska to fish and eventually ended up guiding there, spending his time during the off season in exotic locations chasing fish.  He fell in love with Baja and decided to make a go of guiding there full time, where he still is today.  Jeff is also a signature tyer for Rio. 

We discuss fly fishing for Roosterfish in Baja and the importance of teamwork.

To learn more about Jeff and the topics we discussed in this episode, check out the following links:

TotheGills.net
Fish Jeff's Flies

Instagram: @tothegills

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In this episode we WadeOutThere with Chris Coole from Toronto, Ontario.  Chris grew up fishing with his uncle for walleye, bass, and musky as a child until the mystique of fly fishing captured his imagination.  About the same time Chris got his hands on a fly rod, he picked up a banjo.  That was over thirty years ago, and they’ve been part of his life ever since. 

Chris’s love of fly fishing makes its way into many of the songs and tunes he writes in the forms of places and feelings.  His work has given him the opportunity to travel the world as a professional musician, who always seems to find a way to wet a line on the road.  Chris is both a solo artist and a member of “The Lonesome Ace Stringband.”

We discuss the value of keeping things simple in music and fly fishing in pursuit of falling into the flow, and the traditions and variations that have been passed down in both fiddle tunes and fly fishing. 

Please listen to the end, as Chris treats us to a performance of one of his banjo tunes that was inspired by fly fishing.

To learn more about Chris and the topics we discussed in this episode, check out the following links:

ChrisCoole.com
LonesomeAce.com
Road to the River - A collection of tunes and sings inspired by the fishing passion.  Including the tune at the end of this episode, Copper Run.

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In this episode we WadeOutThere with Rob Griggs from Boise, Idaho.  Rob’s fly fishing journey has taken him from Tennessee, to Colorado, to Idaho, where he still lives today.  He started guiding in Colorado after attending a guide school to improve his skills and continued guiding after the move to Boise. 

We discuss how the ego presents itself in fly fishing, the Boise River, and why keeping fly fishing “fun” might just catch you more fish.

To learn more about Rob and the topics we discussed in this episode, check out the following links:

Instagram: @thetroutsniper
Instagram: @thecascadeanglers

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In this episode we WadeOutThere with Thi Nguyen, from Salt Lake City, Utah.  As long as Thi can remember he has had a love of all kinds of games.  Thi was raised in California, studied philosophy in school, and moved to Utah to work as a philosophy professor at the University of Utah.

He started fly fishing to help counteract some of the negative aspects of the new remote teaching environment that arose during the pandemic, and fell in love with the sport and its congruence with his work in the philosophy of games.  He is the author of the book, Games: Agency as Art. 

This episode is a deep dive into the philosophy of fly fishing.  We discuss why we play the game of fly fishing, how fly fishing can be an infinite game, and a little bit about Thi’s experience learning to fish on the Provo River.

To learn more about Thi and the topics we discussed in this episode, check out the following links:

Twitter:  @add_hawk
Thi's website: Objectionable.net
Games: Agency as Art

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In this episode we WadeOutThere for Part One of our conversation with Dylan Tomine, from Washington State.  Dylan was one of those children who always loved fish and fishing.  He developed a love of steelhead at an early age and has spent most of his life fly fishing. 

He is a passionate angler, Patagonia ambassador, conservationist, and writer.  His books include Headwaters: The Adventures, Obsession and Evolution of a Fly Fisherman, and Closer to the Ground: An Outdoor Family’s Year on the Water, in the Woods and at the Table.  Dylan was a producer of the film Artifishal and played an important role in the films Damnation and Chrome.

We discuss Dylan’s writing and his book Headwaters, as well as humility in fishing. 

In Part Two of our conversation we will dive into Dylan’s thoughts on steelhead tactics and conservation.

To learn more about Dylan and the topics we discussed in this episode, check out the following links:

Dylan Tomine.com
Find Dylan's Book, Headwaters, here...

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In this episode we WadeOutThere for Part Two of our conversation with Dylan Tomine, from Washington State.  Dylan was one of those children who always loved fish and fishing.  He developed a love of steelhead at an early age and has spent most of his life fly fishing. 

He is a passionate angler, Patagonia ambassador, conservationist, and writer.  His books include Headwaters: The Adventures, Obsession and Evolution of a Fly Fisherman, and Closer to the Ground: An Outdoor Family’s Year on the Water, in the Woods and at the Table.  Dylan was a producer of the film Artifishal and played an important role in the films Damnation, and Chrome.

We discuss steelhead tactics on the Olympic Peninsula, including reading water, presentation, and fighting fish.  We also talk about steelhead conservation and the challenges facing these fish. 

To learn more about Dylan and the topics we discussed in this episode, check out the following links:

Dylan Tomine.com
Find Dylan's Book, Headwaters, here...

Show notes + MORE

Visit WadeOutThere.com/art for 10% off your first original painting or limited edition print from show host and artist Jason Shemchuk

Visit TacticalFlyFisher.com and use Promo Code: wade15 at checkout for 15% off you next tactical gear purchase.

Newsletter Sign-Up . Sign up for emails with new podcast episodes, blog articles, and updates on artwork from Jason.