Everyone says that conservation matters. But how can you show that you mean it? You don’t need to dynamite a dam in the PNW or be the lawyer that puts Pebble Mine down for good. You can just be a guy with a bag of trash, a Saturday devoted to counting fish in a ladder, …
There have been 200 episodes, and hundreds more articles, of my opinions and perspectives that you could call into question. And every once in a while, someone does. More often than receiving accusations, I get questions and comments from readers and listeners. On today’s podcast, I interact with three (four, really) that I thought were …
200 episodes! First of all, thank you for listening. Whether this is your first or 200th download, I truly appreciate that you take a few minutes out of your week to hear what I have to say about the quarry and culture of fly fishing. As I’ve done every 50 shows, today I break away …
Don’t let your phone become a distraction. That is true for everyday life, and it is also true when you’re fly fishing. Of course, your phone can be an incredibly useful tool that can enrich your time outdoors. In this follow-up podcast, I share a handful of apps that I use when I’m outdoors and …
You might prefer to find waters to fish that are far, far away from any and all civilization. But there are countless small towns and rural villages that abut some of the most prominent rivers in this nation. Up on the bank, there is a whole lot going on. Very little of it, for most …
Do you know how to behave around others while fishing? Chances are the answer is “yes.” Because even though common sense isn’t all that common these days, I have come to expect better of those who spend a good amount of time outdoors. There are plenty of resources that articulate the formal, classic fly fishing …
Last fall I fell down a rabbit hole. More accurately: I fell down into a duck’s nest. After decades of watching guys wade into swamps, dressed like trees, carrying fake birds over their shoulders, I decided to do the same. And I loved it. But aside from some cobbled-together gear from my vast fly fishing …
Actually, it is one way to read water with four parts. But that is way too long for a podcast title. After sharing an anecdote about my failing to read water well, I go into my four-pronged approach to approaching rivers. While not remarkable or novel, I believe that this multi-tiered technique is a great …
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 …
