Golden Fly Fishing Accusations
50 episodes! But really, the milestone for a weekly podcast is 52... This week I respond to four listeners/readers. I discuss the quality of my podcast, keeping your eyeballs safe, a few pieces of ...
25 Okt 201922min
Steelhead Primer
I'm surprised at how many devoted fly fishers haven't tried catching Great Lakes steelhead. Big fish, manageable rivers, and easy access seem like a perfect combination. Sure, this isn't the Pacific N...
18 Okt 201924min
Beauty & Chaos in Fly Boxes
By the time Fall rolls around, most fly fishers' fly boxes are looking pretty rough. Truth be told, many new anglers also have chaotic and bizarre collections of fly patterns. Although it might not...
11 Okt 201924min
3 Fly Fishing Things I Wish I Knew Then
Contrary to popular Hollywood tropes, you can't go back in time. However, others can learn from your mistakes. And hindsight can also help you make better decisions going forward. All of that is tru...
4 Okt 201923min
European Trout-cation
I could hear it. It was coming closer. And there I was: alone in the woods, halfway across the world, holding only a fly rod. It wasn't even that great of a rod. 10 years ago I went to Italy. There ...
27 Sep 201923min
Never Confess Your Sins to a Trout
What would you say if you were told that you owed every fish you caught an apology? How about that you actually needed to find a fish and atone for your angling? Recently a school held a service where...
20 Sep 201924min
Reels: Not a Real Big Deal
Rod, reel, line. I say no! It shall be rod, line, reel. For most fly fishing scenarios, your reel is the least significant part of your terminal tackle equation. Of course there are some real, legit...
13 Sep 201922min
You Are Not a Trout Bum
I don’t want to feel like you’re being attacked. I am sure that you are really, really into fly fishing. If you were to tell me everything you know, share your angling expense report, and rattle off ...
6 Sep 201919min
