Casting a light skagit head made the fishing methodical – swinging the riffles and dropping my fly into seams produced a dozen or so fish, and before I knew it, the sun was setting and it was time to head home.
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Episode 82 – Marty Howard
Today we’ll be visiting with my friend Marty Howard. We go over how he grew up fishing, fly tying, Ward’s Wooly Worm, fly vanity, graphite and bamboo rods, trout fishing, long lines, being in the moment, the next generation of steel headers, and so much more.
Point of Engagement: Part 2
A long time ago, someone told me every piece of river should be treated like it’s someone’s favorite place in the entire world, because it probably is.
Hurricane Ian Recovery with Costa
Editor’s Note: Be sure to pay attention to #3, #FliesforIan, with our close buddy Josh Mills — a way to tie or bid on steelhead flies and help recovery efforts. The coasts are places we ALL love to explore and PROTECT – especially in Florida, where Costa calls home. One week ago today, Hurricane Ian […]
Episode 81 – Southern Oregon Women on the Fly
This week I got a chance to speak Tabbitha Bruce, Shã Orton, and Megan Samuelson, of Oregon Women on the Fly. We had a fantastic time chatting about how they all started, the fun and frustrations in learning, hrmpfing nymphing, SOWotF getting through COVID, fly tying, the visual medium of podcasting, the makings of a […]
Episode 80 – Tim Rawlins
On this episode I get to talk to an amazing guest, Richard Harringt…..wait no, Tim Rawlins, yep Tim is the guest not me. We chat about how he got started fishing, teaching yourself, lessons with the greats, a host that claims he doesn’t want to talk about himself, video production, Alaska, the many dreads of […]
One-Hand Spey
One-hand Spey combines the elegant rhythm of Spey fishing with the versatility of a light rod that can be enjoyably controlled and fished with a single hand.
Linespeed Jedi Exclusive: Creating Tension
Mr. Linespeed is back with some really valuable help on creating and using tension in your spey casts.
Episode 79 – Mark Hieronymus
On today’s episode I’m chatting with Mark Hieronymus. We talk about his early start to fishing with his dad, the never ending quest for knowledge, the steelhead spawning study he is apart of, trying to create a culture of stewardship, trying spey on a whim, the wild world of Alaskan flies, and how he became […]
Off the Cuff: Setup vs. Forward Stroke?
Kaptain Kanudia is back with a quick observation that is sure to help your casting!
Guide Gossip #11: The Most Difficult Thing About Steelhead Fishing
I believe people who chose to fish for steelhead with a swung fly choose more than just the species itself. It is about the connection with the river, with the community of stewards and friends, the moments of laughter and pause, the difficult chase at hand, the long days of slow fishing, and the new zest that the river life brings to you.
Episode 78 – Chris Wilson
This week I’m speaking with Chris Wilson. We get straight to the stories with his first trip on the Deschutes, east coast rivers, Atlantic salmon, hickory shad, learning from the greats, salmon in Spain, Sasquatch, carp, and scotch and bourbon.