Must-Reads in Classic Fly-Fishing Literature, with Michael Checchio
I get frequent questions from listeners on what I would recommend they read in fly-fishing literature, as there is so much out there it's tough to sort through it to find what's worth reading. Michae...
13 Nov 20231h 20min
We're "Fixing" Trout Streams All Wrong, With Chris Jordan
My guest this week is Chris Jordan [41:13], a scientist with NOAA who specializes in habitat restoration. His view is that, in our arrogance, we've gotten habitat restoration projects all wrong most ...
6 Nov 20231h 33min
15 Ways to Break a Fly Rod, with Charlie Robinton
Besides breaking your fly rod in those boring old ways like car doors or ceiling fans, there are other, less obvious ways and most of them are preventable as well. This week I chat with Charlie Robin...
30 Okt 20231h 38min
A new nymph fishing technique and the under-rated 10-foot fly rod, with George Daniel
My guest this week is the great George Daniel [42:00], who is always pushing the envelope, evolving and experimenting. He tells us why he uses a 10-foot fly rod for nearly all of his trout fishing, e...
23 Okt 20231h 23min
Managing instream flows, with Hal Herring
Hal Herring [50:31] has been reporting on conservation issues in the American West for over 30 years for Field & Stream magazine as well as other publications. In this week's podcast, he explores the...
15 Okt 20231h 40min
Learning from Trout DNA, with Helen Neville
Helen Neville [38:57] is Trout Unlimited's senior scientist and also an expert in trout genetics. In this interview, we talk about what scientists have learned about trout evolution and relationships...
2 Okt 20231h 16min
Secrets of the Battenkill, with Doug Lyons
The Battenkill is an iconic and often frustrating trout stream. It's a gorgeous river with a healthy population of wild trout but it has had its ups and downs over the years. Doug Lyons [49:48] is a...
18 Sep 20231h 41min
Tips on fishing high alpine lakes, with George Hunker
This week, my guest is long-time Orvis-endorsed guide George Hunker [49:26], who has won two awards (guide of the year and the coveted lifetime achievement award) for his excellence in creating wonder...
11 Sep 20231h 37min
