Chasing Species on the Fly with a Passion for Permit
Mike Dawes, a lifetime exploratory angler and former WorldCast Anglers president, on travel, permit, and dedicating yourself to chasing one species.
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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
Keith Rose-Innes and His Playbook for Fly Fishing in the Seychelles
Twenty-plus years of Seychelles flats work, broken down species by species: leaders, knots, retrieves, tide windows and the fly changes that finally cracked Indo-Pacific permit.
Fly Fishing for Marlin in Magbay
Joseph Zaragoza on the striped marlin fishery at Magbay, Mexico, explosive sight fishing over bait balls, and how he would rig a single rod for a day on the salt.
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 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 # 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.
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 59 - Captain Joel Dickey - Tarpon Pro
Laid-up fish, migrating schools of 200, then small resident tarpon eating on top. What changes month to month in the Keys, and how to be ready for each shot.
Guided EP # 3 Capt Joel Dickey, Tarpon myths debunked.
Capt Joel Dickey takes apart the myths around tarpon on the fly and walks through the leader and line setup he uses to get anglers on fish.
Guided EP # 1 Conway Bowman getting high on Mako sharks.
Conway Bowman on mako shark fly fishing, the fishery itself, and how a Vermont angler ended up a saltwater pro under his guidance.
Episode 39 - Captain James Johnson - A Remote Call from the Naknek River in Alaska.
Naknek River rainbows eat streamers, mice and flesh flies and fight far above their length. Captain James Johnson on trout season, permit, and buying lodges.
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.
Episode 14 - Damien Nurre - Belize Permit Fly Fishing Icon Tells All.
Permit setups, leader formulas and fly choices from the man who runs the fishing programs for two southern Belize lodges, plus why tailing fish give you the best shot.
GDF 13 Icelantic Fly Tours
Thomas Bickerson guides for Icelandic Fly Tours and covers Iceland's species and seasons, the gear you need, and what a guided tour looks like. He also guides Belize.
GDF 07: Captain Tim O'Rourke of Montauk Point Fly Fishing
Captain Tim of Montauk Point fishing covers the albacore and striped bass seasons, the water he guides, and what guests can expect on a trip with his crew.
GDF 02: Damion Nurri of C4 Outdoors
Damion Nurri of C4 Outdoors is fishing manager for Muy Ono in Belize, overseeing Blue Horizon and Copal Tree lodges. He talks permit and the right gear.