It might have been last month, it might be today, or it might be next week: eventually you’re going to experience dry, low-water conditions where you live and fish. Today on the podcast, I’m not going to delve into the science (or politics) of the conditions. What I do want to explore is how fish …
We’re living in a pretty sensitive day and age. So please know that I’m using the term “trash fish” in the most respectful and endearing way possible. (But fish can’t read, so I shouldn’t be too concerned about offending any of them.) Chances are, if you fish for some of the less desirable and non-traditional …
If you don’t care about taking care of your stuff for the sake of your stuff, at least take a little bit of energy for the sake of the resources you have and your gear’s performance. Today I share three more gear storage tips that are especially helpful in the middle of the season. An …
There are a lot of people out there that put their blood, sweat, and tears into fly fishing. Most of those folks are fly shop owners and employees. While I only put a few years into working fly fishing retail, I really accumulated some invaluable know-how, experiences, and gear. Lots and lots of gear… I …
In this Q&A episode, I share some of the best questions and comments I’ve ever received. Feedback (of any kind) is always exciting. Today, I talk about rod choices, guide recommendations, and favorite gear. These are things that I like discussing on my own. When you’re the reason I get to elaborate and pontificate on …
When is your next trip? Where are you going? …and I don’t mean the big, fancy fly-in fly fishing excursion that you do (or don’t) have planned for next year. I mean when is the next time you’re going somewhere. There is a good chance that there is fish in that somewhere. And you can …
Today’s podcast content takes a significant detour from our normal programming. That said, it represents what I truly think about more often than not. At the time of recording, the flooding in Yellowstone National Park is headline outdoors news. Why does that matter? How should anglers think about it? More importantly, how should we react …
It sounds like a dad joke; I know. But think about it. Fish are used to water. It is us that are the problem. That being said, there are absolutely some things to consider when fly fishing in the rain. Fish, what fish eat, and what fish swim in all change a little bit based …
In this episode, I use words like impressive, remarkable, and excellent more than I usually do. But those adjectives are necessary when describing Maine and her fly fishing opportunities. Maine could (and does) have a whole podcast dedicated to exploring fly fishing from coast to mountains. Between the stripers, the landlocked salmon, and the brook …
I know not everyone can move quickly. And I know not everyone wants to run. But if you can? And if you want to? Lace up your shoes, strap on your pack, and get out into the woods fast. In this episode I discuss why I like to engage in light hiking and trail running …
