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What is “Swinging” a Fly?
SPEY 101

What is “Swinging” a Fly?

by Zack Williams

Often referred to as the “traditional wet fly swing,” the basic technique is really pretty simple

October 9, 2020 by Zack Williams
Episode 29 – Dylan Tomine

Episode 29 – Dylan Tomine

by Richard C. Harrington

This week I virtually sit down with Dylan Tomine. This week had a great chat about guiding, writing, the goods and bads of pandemic living, the documentary “Artificial” and the cost of hatcheries, and the culinary versatility of salmon eggs.

September 29, 2020 by Richard C. HarringtonTagged the River Rambler
What is SPEY Casting?
SPEY 101

What is SPEY Casting?

by Stephen Locker

Spey casting is a fly casting technique dating back hundreds of years, originating in Scotland. It is in particular associated with its namesake river, the River Spey.

September 15, 2020 by Stephen Locker
Episode 28 – Jason Rolfe

Episode 28 – Jason Rolfe

by Richard C. Harrington

This week I’m talking with Jason Roulfe. We talk about A River Runs Through It, Fly Fishing Journal, Writer’s on the Fly, Guiding, and Dading.

September 15, 2020 by Richard C. HarringtonTagged the River Rambler
Episode 27 – Josh Mills

Episode 27 – Josh Mills

by Richard C. Harrington

I’m back with Josh Mills this week. We talk about his fishing origin story, baseball, great fly tying materials, and pretzel covered bass.

September 1, 2020 by Richard C. HarringtonTagged the River Rambler
Episode 26 – Charles Gehr

Episode 26 – Charles Gehr

by Richard C. Harrington

River Rambler? I haven’t heard that name in a long time. The Rambler is back and I’m joined by Charles Gehr, new owner of Anderson Custom Rods. This time around we chat about how he got started fishing, the connections created by working around rivers, Anderson Custom Rods, conservation, and Irish Whiskey

August 18, 2020 by Richard C. HarringtonTagged the River Rambler
Episode 25 – Robin Hill

Episode 25 – Robin Hill

by Richard C. Harrington

This week I’m talking with my friend Robin Hill. We talk fish, lots of fish, like trout, bass, bluegill, steelhead, carp, muskies…oh, we also talk about photography, our connection to the environment, and some bear stories.

June 30, 2020 by Richard C. HarringtonTagged the River Rambler
Episode 24 – Greg Fitz

Episode 24 – Greg Fitz

by Richard C. Harrington

I’m joined by Greg Fitz this week, and we had a great talk. We go over how he got into fishing, the joys of boats, writing a novel and the work he’s doing with the Wild Steelhead Coalition.

June 16, 2020 by Richard C. HarringtonTagged the River Rambler
Episode 23 – Whitney Gould and Mike McCune

Episode 23 – Whitney Gould and Mike McCune

by Richard C. Harrington

Whitney Gould and Mike McCune, of Head Hunters Fly Shop, were able to chat with me this week. We had a great talk about how they got started fishing, competitive casting, Pinky & the Brain, guiding, and indicators.

May 26, 2020 by Richard C. HarringtonTagged the River Rambler
Episode 22 – Bob White

Episode 22 – Bob White

by Richard C. Harrington

This week Bob White is calling in, and we have a great talk. We go over everything, from his fishing start, schooling, guiding, and even some art talk. As a slight note, we apologize for the the less than stellar sound quality, as we adjust to a more socially distant podcast we continue to learn […]

May 5, 2020 by Richard C. HarringtonTagged the River Rambler
Episode 21 – Zack Williams

Episode 21 – Zack Williams

by Richard C. Harrington

Zack Williams, publisher and editor of “Swing the Fly Magazine” and editor of “Backcountry Journal” the official publication of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, virtually stopped by to talk this week. We spoke about his start to fishing, starting his own guide service, publishing a magazine, moving across the country, and competitive casting.

April 7, 2020 by Richard C. HarringtonTagged the River Rambler
Episode 20 – Mark Shamburg, Gray Struznik, and Colby Olson

Episode 20 – Mark Shamburg, Gray Struznik, and Colby Olson

by Richard C. Harrington

This week I’m joined by Mark Shamburg, and Gray Struznik (the part of Andy Richter is played by Colby Olson), and we all had quite a good time. As usual we talk about how they got started fishing, but we also cover some great tips, the difference between fishing and casting a spey rod, and […]

March 24, 2020 by Richard C. HarringtonTagged the River Rambler

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