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Fly Fishing Insider Podcast Episodes

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Episode 78 - Spencer Durrant, from Mid Current Magazine

A former Utah Jazz reporter now writing fly fishing news full time on why bamboo rods take 100 hours and why indicator-only guiding is failing beginners.

Episode 77 - David Cannon, An Industry Top Photographer.

David Cannon shoots for Scientific Anglers, Winston Fly Rods and Bass Pro Shops. He shares how he built that career, plus photo tips and news of a new book.

Guided EP # 15 Jon Ray. Small mouth tactics on the fly for success

Michigan guide Jon Ray on catching smallmouth bass effectively on the fly, the multi-species water he works, and tips that carry over to steelhead.

Episode 76 - Whiskey Leather Works and Success.

A broken belt buckle and a fly line about to be thrown away became a Missoula leather company that went full-time and now ships every order with a handwritten note.

Episode 75 - Svend Diesel: Tying Life and More.

The tier behind the Lego parachute Adams explains the daily habit that made him better, why he turns down popper orders, and what he actually fishes in Utah.

Guided EP # 14 Arlo Townsend, guiding life on the Pyramid how to.

Reno guide Arlo Townsend on fishing Pyramid Lake and the Truckee River, the setup he trusts for big fish, and what he does differently with SA products.

Episode 74 - Andrew McMeece, Owner Bluffline Media - Fly Fishing Film Passion.

Bluffline Media is a growing fly fishing film brand making very fishy content. Andrew explains how a full-time high school teacher built it around the day job.

Episode 73 - Linda Leary - Fishe Wear the Alaska brand that's fun & functorial.

How a former trucking executive turned an observation about the one-rounder women's section in a fly shop into an Alaska apparel brand built on fish art and fit.

Guided EP # 13 Josh Hutchins, Aussie fly fisher on fish, films & guiding.

Australian guide Josh Hutchins on chasing barramundi and blue bastards, the award-winning films made with Jacko Lucas, and staying clear of crocs on the flats.

Episode 72 - Waterworks Lamson, "The REEL Story of the Brand".

Waterworks Lamson started out machining mountain bike parts in Idaho. Its 1996 reels were the lightest anyone had seen, sealed, and large arbor before large arbor existed.

Episode 71 - David Mangum

David Mangum returns to talk about protecting his fishing spots, the etiquette of finding other boats there, tarpon water under pressure, and guiding after COVID-19.

Guided EP # 12 Matt Mccannel, "The Stealthy Trout Hunter"

Colorado guide Matt McCannel on stealthy trout hunting tactics, the leader setup that makes it work, and the controversy over ladders on the Gunnison River.

Episode 70 - River Rat Rafts, The Best Fly Fishing Raft in the World.

Bryan and Lane of River Rat on how their fly fishing raft is built, the technology inside it, and the new water anglers can reach because of it.

Episode 69 - Adam Hutchinson, Marketing Manager - RL Winston , Something about owning a Green stick.

Winston's marketing manager Adam on the humble beginnings of the brand, the technology inside Winston fly rods, and whether micro Spey is here to stay.

Guided EP # 11 Hilary Hutcheson, "Girl on Fire"

Montana guide Hilary Hutcheson on reading water, catching big fish in fast current, her rig for it, and her daughters now entering the fly fishing industry.

Episode 68 - Ryan Taylor, Upping the Game by Tying Fly's in hand.

Tying classic salmon flies in hand, with no vise, takes one to three hours per fly and sometimes three sittings. A tyer and painter explains why the slowdown is the...