Guided EP # 20 Chris Willen, And all things musky.
Chris Willen, a musky guide with over ten years on the water, on line and leader setup, the figure 8, and catching musky in both lakes and rivers.
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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 89 - Zack Walters - Swing the Fly Magazine
Zack Walters on Swing the Fly Magazine, a publication devoted to the swung fly and two-handed rods, and the contributors who fish cool water around the world.
Guided EP # 19 Bruce Chard, Grand Slams All Day
A Florida Keys guide explains the taper decisions behind the Grand Slam line, why 50 feet is the cast that matters, and the picnic table analogy for setting on tarpon.
Episode 87 - "Where Are They Now?" Interview Series: Reyr Gear the Folding Fly Rod.
Two years into selling a telescoping fly rod that stores its line inside the blank, Reyr Gear added a lighter model, sold 2.5x more in one summer, and started building...
Episode 86 - "Where Are They Now?" Interview Series: Scott Wilday , CEO owner of Lidrig Magnetic Nipper System
Scott Wilday of Lidrig on the redesigned magnetic nipper system, how it compares to the original version, and new collaborations across the fly fishing industry.
Episode 82 - "Where Are They Now?" Interview Series: Rock Treads
Forrest Rogers, CEO of Rock Treads, on the past year of progress, acquiring sit-anywhere chair company Crazy Creek, and the company's lodge programs.
Guided EP # 17 Naoto Aoki. Living on the dry fly.
Naoto Aoki, a Calgary-based guide known for the Bow River, on dry fly tactics for brown trout, double tapers, long leaders, and the role of timing.
Episode 80 - Bruce Chard, Fly Fishing - 30 Years in the Biz.
Nearly 30 years of Keys guiding, distilled: why permit fishing breaks down at the leader, how the Tropical Punch lines got designed, and what a bonefish school teaches.
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.
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.
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.
Episode 67 - Ryan Willis & Elliot Martin, Owners - Tandem Fly Company, (Small business feature of the month).
Tandem Fly Company owners Ryan Willis and Elliot Martin on prototypes, setbacks, and keeping a USA-made fly box business moving through 2020.
Guided EP # 10 Jeff Currier, Tigers, Peacock Bass & Daily Blogs.
Jeff Currier on chasing tigers and peacock bass, the leader line setup behind his success, and the daily blog he has written since 2009.
Episode 66 - Fred Contaoi, Top Rod Designer for Douglas Outdoors
Rod designer Fred Contaoi on the award-winning Douglas Sky G, the history of Douglas Outdoors, and the fly rod trends he sees coming.
Episode 65 - Mike Tayloe, Owner of Finnswest Company co-hosted w/ Justin Pickett of G&G.
A critical care paramedic who also guides explains why standard first aid training runs out at the eight-minute mark, and what remote lodges and guides need instead.
Guided EP # 8 Brian Silvey "Steelhead will come if your confident"
Brian Silvey on steelhead myths, the lines and techniques he uses to put clients on fish consistently, and the work he does with SA and Winston.
Guided EP #7 David Mangum, "Tarpon Success".
David Mangum on running tarpon charters in the Florida panhandle, the gear and lines he uses, conservation issues, and his Yeti project.
Episode 61 - Jess McGlothlin, Living Life Through a Camera and a Fly Rod.
Jess McGlothlin on becoming one of fly fishing's top photographers and journalists, and how she built a life around travel, brands and fishing.