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Richard C. Harrington

Episode 144 – Mike Archer

Episode 144 – Mike Archer

by Richard C. Harrington

I’m joined by Mike Archer for this weeks episode and we discuss his initial start to fishing, a passion for music, his time guiding, aggressive tundra trout, bamboo and his journey to rod building, the benefits of knowing how to fix a rod, bamboo building’s low barrier to entry, silk lines, the upcoming Sandy Clave, […]

April 29, 2025 by Richard C. HarringtonTagged the River Rambler
Episode 143 – Justin Bailie

Episode 143 – Justin Bailie

by Richard C. Harrington

I’m joined by Justin Bailie for this week’s episode. We talk about his experience growing up in Oregon and his entrance to fishing, Alaska and bears, his journey to photogoraphy, river trips around the world while working for OARS, moving back to Oregon and opening Wild Coast Goods, his entry to spey, salmon and bamboo, […]

April 15, 2025 by Richard C. HarringtonTagged the River Rambler
Episode 142 – Thom Thornton

Episode 142 – Thom Thornton

by Richard C. Harrington

Thom Thornton is joining me this week for a conversation about his first rod and learning from everyond around, streamers, working as a woodchuck, MRIs and claustrophobia, soccer coaching, his start to steelheading, fly tying, competitive casting, baseball, dam removal, and so much more.

April 1, 2025 by Richard C. HarringtonTagged the River Rambler
Episode 141 – Nick Karol

Episode 141 – Nick Karol

by Richard C. Harrington

This week I’m joined by Nick Karol and we’ve got a great show for you. We discuss his start to fishing with his grandfather and commercial fishing, the rough-fighting Bulkley fish, his “love” of center pinning, attempting to reach steelhead zen, homemade monos, the importance of meeting and connecting with people, enjoying the moment, 40 […]

March 18, 2025 by Richard C. HarringtonTagged the River Rambler
Episode 140 – Nick Chambers and John McMillan

Episode 140 – Nick Chambers and John McMillan

by Richard C. Harrington

This week I”m joined by John McMillan and Nick Chambers of The Deep Wade podcast, that’s right, it’s a crossover. We cover their starts to fishing, the local adapdations of both steelhead and fisherman, rebuilding… Become a member of Swing the Fly To read this article and receive other special member-only benefits, including the Anthology […]

March 4, 2025 by Richard C. HarringtonTagged the River Rambler
Episode 139 – Mia Sheppard

Episode 139 – Mia Sheppard

by Richard C. Harrington

This week I’m joined by Mia Sheppard. We talk about her fishing journey and some particular bad influences, Little Creek Outfitters and her own endeavor, Juniper River Adventures, cooking and avocado transport, working on a cookbook, rowing, parenting and guiding, and bringing back the Sandy River Spey Clave. Click here for more information on the […]

February 11, 2025 by Richard C. HarringtonTagged the River Rambler
Episode 138 – Scott Baker-McGarva

Episode 138 – Scott Baker-McGarva

by Richard C. Harrington

This week I’m joined by Scott Baker-McGarva. We talk about growing up in BC, guiding on the Bow River, repping and the ever changing landscape of fly fishing products, the difficulties of teaching, mooching reels and chinook, his preferred rigs, dealing with aging eyes and so much more.

January 28, 2025 by Richard C. HarringtonTagged the River Rambler
Episode 137 – Will Bush

Episode 137 – Will Bush

by Richard C. Harrington

For the first episode of the new year I’m talking with Will Bush. We discuss growing up fishing, getting into coho, dry lines, deep wading, Spey-o-rama’s humbling effects, lots of fly tying, brown water, and the sobering effects of jet boats.

January 7, 2025 by Richard C. HarringtonTagged the River Rambler
Episode 136 – Duncan of Green Gables

Episode 136 – Duncan of Green Gables

by Richard C. Harrington

Tis the season for a holiday treat and as such I’m joined by my friend Duncan Gasiewicz. We have a great chat about hanging out in the Grand Tetons as a kid, fly tying and deer hair, how great the producer is, competition casting and competing with yourself, visual learning, long lines, wartime correspondences, tailing […]

December 24, 2024 by Richard C. HarringtonTagged the River Rambler
Episode 135 – Brian Styskal

Episode 135 – Brian Styskal

by Richard C. Harrington

This week I’m joined by Brian Styskal. We get to talking about his introduction to fly fishing with his grandfather on horseback, racecars, reels, rods, lines, and gear hoarding, learing and the value of video, ice dams and fish genetics, inefficients fun, and we even contemplate golf amongst so much more.

December 10, 2024 by Richard C. HarringtonTagged the River Rambler
Episode 134 – Tom Larimer

Episode 134 – Tom Larimer

by Richard C. Harrington

This week I’m joined by Tom Larimer and we have a great discussion to help get our American listeners through their Thanksgiving gatherings. We discuss the fun of growing up in the midwest, exploring Oregon and it’s pronunciation… Become a member of Swing the Fly To read this article and receive other special member-only benefits, […]

November 26, 2024 by Richard C. HarringtonTagged the River Rambler
Episode 133 – Monte Clarke

Episode 133 – Monte Clarke

by Richard C. Harrington

This week I’m speaking with Monte Clarke. We discuss his family’s generations of adventure and growing up fly fishing, his surfing adventures and surfing in British Columbia, a bamboo obsession, hunting,and his experiences guiding on the Dean from boats to gear and bears.

November 12, 2024 by Richard C. HarringtonTagged the River Rambler

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