Often referred to as the “traditional wet fly swing,” the basic technique is really pretty simple
Episode 29 – Dylan Tomine
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.
What is SPEY Casting?
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.
Episode 28 – Jason Rolfe
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.
Episode 27 – Josh Mills
I’m back with Josh Mills this week. We talk about his fishing origin story, baseball, great fly tying materials, and pretzel covered bass.
Episode 26 – Charles Gehr
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
Episode 25 – Robin Hill
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.
Episode 24 – Greg Fitz
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.
Episode 23 – Whitney Gould and Mike McCune
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.
Episode 22 – Bob White
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 […]
Episode 21 – Zack Williams
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.
Episode 20 – Mark Shamburg, Gray Struznik, and Colby Olson
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 […]