Episode 119 - Pit Tags to Pinot: Fisheries, Fly Tying & Family with James St. Clair
James St. Clair of @509Flies joins the Mend Podcast to trace his path from fisheries technician tagging salmon in the Wenatchee basin to studying viticulture, all while raising a fishing family. The c...
9 Sep 1h 26min
Episode 118 - Christmas Island FAQ's | No More Paralysis by Analysis. Just do it.
Joe Rotter and Eric walk listeners through a concise FAQ-driven episode all about fishing Christmas Island — covering travel logistics, lodging differences, what gear and flies to bring, how many rods...
21 Aug 55min
Episode 117 - Tough Questions for Eric, Flip Flop, Fall Tips, Rafts vs. Drift Boats
Joe and the crew press travel manager Eric Nickum with tough questions in a wide-ranging episode covering rooftop tent camping, gear (Redington Claymore, Sage Signal, the travel net), and Alaska BearC...
20 Aug 1h 24min
Episode 116 - Alaska Unleashed at BearClaw: Creek Hikes, Arctic Char & Unexpected Pike
Joe Rotter and crew recount a week at Bearclaw Lodge (Bristol Bay): creek hikes, float‑plane flyouts, dry‑fly rainbows, Arctic char, pike fishing, and even surprise boat rescues. The episode covers lo...
11 Aug 1h 24min
Episode 115 - Fishing w/ Our Gals, Chaotic Tuber Rescues, and Funny YouTube Comments
A chaotic river day unfolds after a sudden microburst pins floaters against a cliff wall, prompting dramatic rescues by guides and the sheriff; the hosts share survival stories, safety takeaways (life...
29 Jul 1h 28min
Episode 114 - Q & A LIVE from YouTube // Trout Time
Join Joe from Red's Fly Shop for a live fast-paced Q&A covering summer trout tactics: youth camp advice, when to start kids in fly fishing, best rods and lines for dry-dropper and euro nymphing, Hoppe...
23 Jul 1h 26min
Episode 113 - Best Fly Fishing Country on Earth, Danny's D Day, Backyard Summer Fisheries
On this episode the crew chats with Danny about his move, memories at Red’s, and summer plans, then dives into practical fly‑fishing topics: streamlining your summer gear, wet‑wading tips, and choosin...
7 Jul 1h 21min
