Episode 30 - Russ Miller - Umpqua - 47 Years in the Fly Biz.
Umpqua's Russ Miller walks through the brand's long history, the troubles it overcame, and how new catalog flies get chosen by the world's best tiers.
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Alaska Will Change Forever: Go Now
Alaska, a land renowned for its wild, untouched landscapes and abundant wildlife, offers some of the most spectacular fly fishing experiences in the world. But with increasing popularity and looming...
Fly Fishing Insider Podcast Episodes
Episode 29- Kenneth Klimes - Fly Fishers at the Crossing
Kenneth Klimes explains Fly Fishers at the Crossing, the fellowship's community work, what membership expects of you, and the trips and events it holds.
Episode 28 - Edgar Diaz of Sight Line Provisions, Artist and Owner
Sight Line Provisions owner and artist Edgar Diaz on the early roadblocks, the material issues the product faced, and building a globally loved fly fishing brand.
Episode 27 - Matt Smythe of AFFTA talks about IFTD
AFFTA's Matt Smythe on why IFTD changed, the seminars and opportunities waiting for attendees, and the A Day for Bristol Bay passion project behind #D4BB.
Episode 26 - Luke Winkler, Media Relations - Riversmith Rod System
Riversmith's Luke Winkler on the rod carrying storage system, the work behind transporting rods safely, and the causes the brand gives back to.
Episode 25 - Courtney Boice, CEO - Blue Halo Rods - Quest to Produce the Best
Blue Halo CEO Courtney Boice on why he built an online company for the world's best fiberglass fly rods, and the new S2 fiberglass and Liger Hybrid rod.
Episode 24 - Tim Romano, Managing Editor - Angling Trade Magazine
Angling Trade Magazine's Tim Romano on how the industry magazine started, why brick and mortar shops are fading, and his passion for outdoor photography.
Episode 23 - Louis Cahall, The Guy Behind Gink and Gasoline
Gink and Gasoline's Louis Cahill on photo infringement by Coca Cola, his Facebook account being attacked from Russia, and starring in a B.F. Goodrich video.
Episode 22 - DUN Magazine & Jen Ripple - A Story of Empowerment for All.
How DUN Magazine went from a challenge to an editor to a quarterly print title in six years, and why its tagline is empowering women, not ignoring men.
Episode 21 - PT2, Kristen Mustad, Owner - Nautilus Reels
Part 2 of the Kristen Mustad conversation covers the red drag on Nautilus fly reels, the industry hurdles he cleared, and the trout streams where he made his biggest calls.
GDF 20 Dakota Mercer: Catching big Skeena Steelhead with Westcoast fishing Adventures
Dakota Mercer, head guide at Westcoast Fishing Adventures and a Nautilus prostaff, started in the business young and now works to put clients on big Skeena steelhead.
Episode 20 - PT1 - Kristen Mustad, Owner - Nautilus Reels
Part 1 of the Kristen Mustad interview traces how Nautilus Fly Reels grew into a premium manufacturer, and what it took to get the reels in front of the right...
GDF 19 Stoney Lake Lodge, Kyle Jones on Big trout and what to expect as a guest
Kyle Jones manages Stoney Lake Lodge on the Douglas Lake Ranch, where century-old bullet holes in the saloon walls sit alongside a rich trout fishery.
Episode 19 - Freestone Fly Company - Changing the Way We Buy Flys
A British Columbia fly subscription box, taken apart: what is in the mailer each month, why the flies cost more at wholesale, and how free cross-border shipping became possible.
GDF 18 Classic Fly Fishing Adventures, catching big browns on small streams w/ steven craig
Steven Craig guides for Classic Fly Fishing Adventures, chasing big brown trout on small streams, and he explains why repeated missed hook sets sting but still teach.
Episode 18 - Mac Brown, Casting Legend and Pioneer of Fly Fishing Guide Schools
Casting instruction built on strategy, line control and technique - plus delayed harvest water, wet fly technique, and why 30-foot fly line standards are overdue for a rewrite.
GDF 17 Kate Watson: Talks Heli guiding in North BC, Spey casting and whats next.
Kate Watson is a heli fly fishing guide based in Prince George, BC, now sponsored by Hardy, with upcoming trips for women and a hosted trip to Tarponville on the...
Episode 17 - Brendan Morrison, Reel West Coast Fishing Show Host
Brendan Morrison went from the NHL to hosting the Reel West Coast Fishing Show, and he covers beer, coastal fishing, the Tofino Saltwater Classic, and his businesses.
GDF 16 All Alaska Outdoors,
Dr. Bob Ladda owns All Alaska Outdoors Lodge and shares his love of Alaska, what returning clients value most, and which fish are running through the lodge season.
Episode 16 - Michael Willy , Vannkriger Fishing Products
Michael Willy is CEO of Vannkriger Fishing Products, and he explains what sets his packs apart, how he pushes against bigger brands, and where the apparel line is going.