https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-120-michael-papais–59601556 This week I’m talking with Michael Papais. We have a great chat about family camping trips, Great Lake small mouth, information overload in spey, tying in hand and materials, beer, kids, winter water, knots, moderating the Spey Pages, and so much more.
Episode 119 – David N Mcllvaney
This week I’m speaking with David Mcllvaney. We had a great discussion about Prime Ministers and canoes, aesthetic stimulation, working in Southeast Asia, cabin life and Mexico, discovering fly fishing at 50, Iceland, writing, squirrels and muskies, super tasters, and rodent viking funerals.
No Fish Harmed: Travis Johnson
In the next installment of his No Fish Harmed series, Kirk Gilchrist and Tight Line Films introduces us to guide, Spey-O-Rama champion and friend of Swing The Fly, Travis Johnson.
Why The F*** Not? (A Short Reflection on Doing the Opposite)
Even old dogs like Swing The Fly Publisher Zack Williams have a few tricks to be taught.
Connect Protect: Pull together for what we love.
A new campaign from Swing The Fly Conservation partners Patagonia
Episode 118 – Wes Telyea
Today I’m talking with Wes Telyea of Snoqualmie Rod Company and we have a fantastic and broad conversation. We talk about him fishing as a kid and his grandfather, rod building, being a part of an ecosystem, cougars(not that kind), career changes, recreating the X-Files with your niece, and so much more.
B.T.S & S.B.S : Charlie’s Muddler
The story behind and how to tie Steve’s Charlie’s Muddler.
Red’s Run
M. Robbins Church reminds us that it’s often what we forget in the moment that can leave the lasting impression.
Episode 117 – Kevin Feenstra
I got the chance to talk to Kevin Feenstra this week and we had a great talk. Listen in as we discuss fishing as a kid, jumping into spey rods and steelhead, fly tying and sculpin, the Muskegon, photography, dogs and kids, his books, and the ever important winter heating.
Death and Renewal on the Bulkley
“A new knee may keep me in the water a few more years, but the keenness of my eye and the strength of my arm are failing. I do not know how my life will help the ones I leave behind after I die. It is not as simple as a rotting salmon in this river. Yet I have faith that I will matter then.”
Episode 116 – Barrett Ames
The River Rambler is back after a Hawiian hiatus and this week I’m joined by Barret Ames. We talk Tre-Fin Foods and how they started, fishing with his family from a young age, guiding in college, tarpon and saltwater, brook trout, Kamchatka, the benefit of teams, rod building, his time in Sweden, and meeting Tom […]
On The Swing: Winter Midges
Greg Pearson shares a day on the river swinging midges in search of wild trout.