Episode 38 - Noel Fox - Hook & Vice Crew Clothing and Lucky Hats
Hook & Vice co-owner Noel Fox on the British Columbia clothing brand's lucky hats, its company philosophy, current creative projects, and support for BC shops.
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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 37 - Geri Meyer - Women in Fly Fishing
Fly shop co-owner Geri Meyer on introducing women to fly fishing 25 years ago, and her answers to the controversial social media questions about women anglers.
Episode 36 - Heather Hodson - Fly Fishing Education and Empowerment of Women in the Sport
United Women on the Fly founder Heather Hodson on empowering and educating women in fly fishing, working with sponsors, Spey fishing, and travel.
Episode 34 - Colby Culberton, Co-founder Yentna - Guide Booking Taken to New Industry Levels
A look at Yentna, the guide booking software system built as a one-stop shop for guides who book trips, talk with guests and collect payments online.
Episode 33 - Jake Chutz - Montana Fly Company
Jake Chutz of Montana Fly Company revisits the brand's humble beginnings and points ahead to the many new products the company has in the pipeline.
Episode 32 - Brett Zundel, Co-owner - Loon Outdoors, A Story of Chaos and Triumph.
Loon Outdoors co-owner Brett Zundel on the brand's rough early years making rods, reels and waders, and the eco product focus driving Loon Outdoors today.
Episode 31 - Bob Ledda - Owner - Alaska Outdoors Lodge - Live on Location
Recorded live on location in Alaska with Bob Ledda of All Alaska Outdoors, with talk of the huge silvers the podcast crew caught on the fly rod.
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.
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 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 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...
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 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.
GDF 15 Landon Mayer, Trout guide Icon and SA Ambassador
Landon Mayer is a full time trout guide, author, and Scientific Anglers ambassador whose feedback helps shape the fly lines anglers are casting now.
Episode 15 - Brad Befus, President of Scientific Anglers
Brad Befus is president of Scientific Anglers, and he traces the history of the world's best known fly lines and the demand driving the new Amplitude series.