Remote. No Pressure. Fly Fishing Podcast: Recent Episodes
Jeff Troutman
This week Jeff and Bill talk with Don Johnson about his wild Bigfoot experience, Koz's True North Trout makes the news, and Jeff has to issue two apologies. Welcome Back Jeff’s Only Fans Page and Thigh Gap Thursdays Last Episode of the Season and Jeff says Thank you Jeff’s issues an apology about RNP’s new designs Bob White Clearance Sale and other Merch Jeff broker’s peace deal with Sasquatch in the other dimension Get your free decal! Jeff tries to be funny, but he’s not. Bill gives up the Djembe and Schitt’s Creek-The Restoration Depot Peanut Butter Beer? www.athleticbrewing.com (beermoney20) Jeff has to issue another apology. Sorry, Holden. In Other News: Northern Michigan hotel offers a fly fishing package with Hemingway twist with Brian Kozminski’s True North Trout. Guest Intro- Don Johnson of Michigan Describes His Bigfoot Encounter Interview Begins Story of the Squatch begins Bigfoot gifts and Les Stroud (Survivorman) Did Jeff and Bill experience coons or Bigfoot? Does Bigfoot reside in another dimension? Cancer linked to UFO sightings. Ancient technology and the Mayans. UAP/UFO Technology. Flat earth ends at Antarctica Graham Hancock Jeff travels to Guatemala Ken Hamm literally believes Dinosaurs are still around. Don shares a proud Dad moment Outro Jeff finds a time capsule Bill has list last words and Jeff plays air drums Alana's Website: $10.00 Bob White Shirts- www.athleticbrewing.com (beermoney20) In Other News:
This week Jeff and Bill talk about Iowa’s oldest living muskie, bigfoot, and UFOs. 00:00 Back at it and a shout out to Nate Karnes (Remedy Provisions) 01:28 Jeff forgets the words. 02:24 Bob White Signature Tee Clearance 03:10 IFTD and Live Events, Salt Lake City and Magic Underwear 05:00 The Salamander Letters 05:55 The Mormon War on Beaver Island 06:50 Suzuki Samurai 09:50 Bill’s update on the Djembe class 11:10 Jeff is on Tic-Tok @jtroutmn43 12:10 Text from Mr. Holden Ausmus and Peanut Butter Beer? (www.athleticbrewing.com beermoney20) 13:05 Jeff in a Massage Parlor? “You have to tip for the tip.” 16:00 Athletic Brewing and Space S*^& Time Machines 17:40 In other News: “UFOs regularly spotted in restricted U.S. airspace, report on the phenomena due next month” https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ufo-military-intelligence-60-minutes-2021-05-16/ 20:20 Next Week’s Guest 22:00 Bob Lazar 24:48 Muskie on the Fly 26:18 Iowa’s Oldest Living Muskie Caught Episode Links: (beermoney20) Oldest Living Muskie: In Other News:
This week Aaron Reed talks with fly angler and shop owner Chris Johnson of Living Waters fly shop in Round Rock, Texas. 00:00 Intro 00:58 Shoutout to Real Ale Brewing and Real Spirits Distilling (realalebrewing.com) 01:32 Shoutout to Duck Camp (duckcamp.com). 02:37 Thanks to our underwriter, The Local Angler series, and Imbrifex Books (thelocalangler.com) 03:25 We join Chris in his office at Living Waters Fly Fishing. 04:00 Chris and Aaron discuss the Baetis hatch at Luna’s Tacos that afternoon. 05:00 We gotta mention Round Rock Donuts (roundrockdonuts.com) 05:43 Chris stands in line so we don’t have to. 07:30 We discuss the guide service and Chris’s guide line-up. Chris inadvertently gives away his (shockingly young) age. 09:30 Shoutout to OG Texas freshwater guide Marcus Rodriguez. 11:58 We take a Chaco’s detour (chacos.com) 13:10 We introduce the amazing shop staff, all our friends. 15:53 The youngest member of the staff, and Aaron’s small-world connection to the Pafk family. 19:18 Fly fishing as a lifetime sport; does that contribute to the notable “small world” phenomenon we often remark upon? 22:25 By the way, most of the best flies in the shop were designed by people who work (or worked) there. 22:40 Shoutout to Matt Bennett at FlyGeek.net. 23:15 Walk through the doors of LWFF, and you’re family. 24:00 Got any crickets? 24:29 The first shop was a reclaimed cat shelter. 26:50 What’s a “creek shop,” and why is Living Waters Fly Fishing one of them? 28:44 “I was in college and found I couldn’t major in fishing, and that was a real downer.” 34:25 We take a quick Tenkara detour. 35:00 The pandemic year and the shop. Aaron means “March of 2020,” natch. 38:10 How the biggest year began. 40:45 Williamson County declares fly fishing “essential.” 44:20 Building community: weekly fly-tying, and monthly “Intro to Fly Fishing” classes. 45:22 Aaron mispronounces guide Pat Vanek’s last name. Look for Pat at Bosque Valley Fly Fishing. 46:50 Why Chris doesn’t offer free beer at the shop. (Hint: It’s not because he is opposed to a good craft beer.” 51:40 So how did the pandemic year work out for Living Waters? 52:40 The importance of not cutting pre-season orders. 53:45 “Head and shoulders, our best year ever.” 53:49 “We invented ‘social distancing.’” 55:35 “It was a bigger boom than the movie.” (“The movie,” of course, is “A River Runs Through It.”) 56:25 Chris and Aaron discuss home waters and the Central Texas fisheries. 1:00:15 Just how much public water is there in Texas? Aaron runs down the numbers. 1:01:20 Chris is a not-so-closet birder. 1:02:18 Population and development pressures on Central Texas waters, especially Brushy Creek. 1:03:08 “The fight is now over water.” 1:04:10 “All water is connected.” 1:05:16 Last year’s big conservation win on Brushy Creek. 1:07:00 The coming Tesla invasion. 1:09:00 Aaron grasps for an analogy, and inadvertently places Black’s BBQ in Luling (it’s in Lockhart, y’all). 1:09:58 New stickuhs in Chris’s shop, including two natives from Mike Williams. 1:10:37 How the Rio Grande cichlids fared in the historic deep freeze we experienced this year. 1:15:02 Check out the new “Fly Fish the Republic” sticker from our friend Nate Karnes at Remedy Provisions (remedyprovisions.com). That’s the first flag of the Republic, designed by Tejano patriot Lorenzo de Zavala in 1836. 1:16:45 What does “Fly Fish the Republic” mean, anyway? 1:19:00 #flyfishtherepublic actually raises money for native fish conservation within the borders of the historic Republic of Texas (that included some fishy parts of present-day New Mexico, Colorado, and Wyoming). 1:19:30 What are the similarities between Guadalupe bass and Rio Grande cutthroat, and what can fishing about the former teaches you about the latter? 1:21:35 Here’s a tip: try a size 14 damsel nymph for big Guads. 1:24:20 Where to find Living Waters Fly Fishing in person and online. 1:25:17 Oh yeah, what brands does Living Waters Fly Fishing carry? 1:26:26 Central Texas is Scientific Anglers country. (scientificanglers.com) 1:27:30 Tearful goodbyes. 1:29:02 A final tip: right now, Brushy is on fire from the Dell Diamond west through town. Go fishing!
This week Jeff and Bill talk about Henry Winkler's bad bout with social media, clearance t-shirts, and more. -Intro and Producer Cough’s return - Jeff impersonates Fred Sanford - Middle of May and Time Shares at Bass Pro - Bob White Shirt Clearance Sale - Sapiens Bad Names and Bucks in rut Athletic Brewing- (discount code beermoney20) Menthol cigarettes and Jeff’s libertarian rant about sin tax Djembe and meditation Grounding and the 4th of July In other News- “Want to take your pet fish for a walk? Henry Winker Catching Heat of His New Fishing Photo- Social Media BS nad neotropics Outro Episode Links: Bob White Clearance Shirts: In Other News: Henry Winkler Article:
This week Aaron Reed interviews April Vokey for his Blue Collar Fly Fishing Podcast 00:00 Welcome and Aaron introduces April Vokey 00:50 Check-out our awesome sponsor Duck Camp (duckcamp.com) 1:19 Thanks to Real Ale and Real Spirits for their support (realale.com) 2:22 Thanks to Imbrifex Books and The Local Angler series at thelocalangler.com 03:05 Oops! Technical difficulties … we lose video. 03:09 April introduces herself to our listeners 04:12 The future of flygal.ca 04:45 We note that April is talking to us from the future. 06:00 We talk about the pandemic. 09:26 If you have to be stuck somewhere, Australia and New Zealand aren’t the worst. 10:00 Whatever happened to that steelhead book? 10:18 Shoutout to our friend John Shewey and his book Classic Steelhead Flies. 11:45 April’s humility 12:57 April’s burgeoning media empire 14:18 Stories vs. Technique 15:00 How foraging and tanning and hunting and outdoor life intersects with fly fishing 16:35 Aaron and April talk about the anchoredoutdoors.com learning platform 16:57 The industry article about influencers. Check it out at: https://www.anglingtrade.com/2021/04/06/an-influencer-rows-through-it/ 18:42 Social distancing and fly fishing. 19:56 Why April doesn’t post so many grip-and-grin photos of big fish anymore. 21:13 Let’s make the outdoors experience about more than fishing. 21:41 Fossicking 22:30 The Darcizzle episode 23:42 Some people are really, really mad at April about that interview. 24:27 “Darcy is great!” Check out Anchored with April Vokey episodes 145 and 131 to learn more. 26:00 We dig a little deeper into social media and fly fishing. 28:49 Is April the worst mom in the whole world? 29:30 Hear April’s impression of a rutting fallow deer. 31:15 Steve Harvey is “sassy.” See it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GyBaKfpxcw 32:35 We talk about April’s other podcast: “Into the Backing.” 34:10 Influencers vs. Ambassadors. 39:57 Is this about paying dues? 42:00 Paying homage to the generation that came before us 43:20 Why we really aren’t sharing video for this interview. (April looked great, as always, btw.) 45:25 Who are the fly fishing influencers, anyway? 46:15 Is authenticity the issue? 46:40 A bonus shout-out to Duck Camp! 50:18 April puts a stake in the ground: fly fishing isn’t supposed to be competitive in any way, shape, or form. 53:00 Unsung heroes? 55:40 Know a fly fishing influencer who would be willing to sit down and talk with April about social media? Drop her an email! 56:45 Shout-out to our buddy Kirk Deeter. 57:43 How to get in touch with April, and what’s available on AnchoredOutdoors.com 58:10 Talking about what’s available on Anchored Outdoors … y’all go sign up, it’s kind of incredible. 1:00:35 Get individualized coaching and feedback from April and other instructors on the platform! 1:01:32 Shout-out to Edgar Diaz and Sightline Provisions. 1:02:50 Seriously, go sign-up for a membership at AnchoredOutdoors.com 1:03:44 Outro Episode Links: https://www.anchoredoutdoors.com/ https://www.realalebrewing.com/ https://www.duckcamp.com/ https://www.thelocalangler.com/
This week Jeff and Bill talk about Supreme’s collaboration with Fly Fishing, the WWF, and french teachers with poor hygiene. 00:00 Introduction and our theme song 01:10 The story behind Jeff’s hairy chest 02:10 Bill opines on smoking in the sunshine 02:58 Jeff and Bill share an Athletic Brewing beer- Cerveza Athletica and All out Extra Dark 06:46 Thank you to our sponsor 08:20 Conjuring up spirits, meditation, and djembe with 09:45 Jeff has a cold or is it something else… 11:30 This Wednesday Aaron Reed interviews April Vokey on his Blue Coat Fly Fishing Podcast 11:45 Dispensaries, Taco Bell, and other genius Partnerships 15:18 Bob White T’s for $10.00 17:42 In Other News- Woman Facing Felony Charge for Not Returning VHS Tape Over 20 Years Ago 22:10 900 Numbers sex work is real work. Bill’s side hustle? 24:30 Jeff’s Bucket List 26:20 Bill’s WWE legacy 27:33 Jeff assume all french guys are the same 28:20 ‘Incredibly disingenuous’ and ‘laughable’: A tale of Supreme’s fishing collab 32:01 The Only Class Jeff Failed in High School 36:34 Outro Show note links: Bob White Shirts: In Other News: Sponsors: www.athleticbrewing.com (beermoney20) Episode Discussion: https://www.inputmag.com/style/supreme-south2-west8-fishing-rod-collaboration-tenkara-fishermen-memes-release-date
This week Jeff and Bill talk about fly fishing's 5 most epic hatches and their new brand. 00:01 Jeff is not on and Bill makes a joke about mooning the bus driver 02:19 Jeff receives corporal punishment in public school 03:45 Bill get’s caught smoking by his dad 05:30 Crazy alcohol law in Texas 06:18 Bill works are the concrete plant 07:20 Back to the ghost of Frozen Patty 08:28 A shout out to www.athleticbrewing.com discount code (beermoney20) 10:30 Spirit djembe lessons, meditation, and more at therestorationdepot.com 13:17 In Other News- Ravens Are Swooping In and Stealing Groceries From Shoppers in Costco Parking Lot 17:00 PG movies of the 80’s and the Expendables franchise 19:00 Madmen and addictive series 21:37Jeff and Bill’s favorite podcasts 22:30 Teeth are turning gold 24:00 The Gold Dust Fraud 27:35 Fly Fishing’s Top 5 Most Epic Hatches- 28:30 Rumble in the Jungle and the WWF (not the WWE) 31:29 Publisher’s Clearing House and the Mandela Effect 33:15 Our New Brand, Vision and Where We’re Headed 36:00 Our Brand New Brand and Logo- Maneki-Neko Cat Episode Links: In other news: Top Five Epic Hatches from Field & Stream- Our designer's site: https://www.ideasandattitudes.com/about
This week Aaron Reed talks with fly fishing newbies, John and Jen Pelicano about their journey into the sport. 00:00: Intro 00:10: Introducing John and Jen Pelicano 01:19: Shout out to sponsors: , , and The Local Angler Series 02:57: It’s National Beer Day! 04:00: How Jen and John got into fly fishing during the pandemic year. 05:00: John takes one for the team, goes shopping. 06:25: Jen’s father sets them up for success. 07:11: Is it appropriate to put a vintage Ross San Miguel reel on an Eagle Claw rod? 08:25: Living Waters Fly Fishing to the rescue. 10:45: Jen hopes she doesn’t catch a fish. 12:20: How fishing guide Griff England gets great fish photos for the ‘gram. 14:12: Beyond the 5-weight. 15:15: Jen says “the Llano,” but she means “the Lampasas.” 17:35: Shout out to Shane Gray of Graywolf Rods. 19:00: Aaron flubs “Livingston Rod Company,” even though he knows Dusty Smith and thinks he’s one of the coolest cats in the industry. 21:30: The Poage Lake incident. 23:50: Everything about fly fishing is beautiful. 26:15: John takes a potshot at Aaron’s musical taste. 26:55: Jen mentions the learning curve when it comes to fish handling. 28:00: Well-met at Mesquite Creek Outfitters on Georgetown’s historic town square. 29:55: Was John a Jesuit, or just slow? 30:27: John brings Aaron to tears. 33:45: Jen attempts to put a damper on John’s fanboy enthusiasm. 36:27: John offers to give Aaron some fly fishing pointers. 37:52: “If you’re not building, healing, teaching or growing, don’t get too worked up about your job. It’s not that important.” 42:00: A brief, uninformed aside about John Shewey’s book: “Classic Steelhead Flies” 45:20: Aaron’s sausage fingers. 45:30: Is Aaron writing a memoir?! (and would anyone care?) 49:00: In praise of Wes Ferguson’s “The Blanco River,” and Rob McConnell’s “Fly Fishing the Sam.” 50:10: The upside of social media and isn’t the fly fishing community great? 53:50: Outro Episode Links:
This week on the Remote. No Pressure. Fly Fishing Podcast Jeff and Bill Talk with Hill Country author Steve Ramirez. 00:01 The Dumpster Fire 00:09 (beermoney20) 03:15 One stop shop for virtual wellness products 01:06 Eastern European Gypsies 07:07 The Source of the Good Humor and More Pressure? 08:50 In Other News- Man shares 'FBI tip' for getting someone to say yes to any question you ask. 11:00 Guest Intro- Steve Ramirez 13:22 Interview Begins 14:00 West Michigan Sushi 14:35 How East Africans Name Their Children 15:20 Book “Casting Forward” Introduction and How Did It Came About 18:10 A Writer that Happens to Fish and the Creativity of Fly Fishing 19:00 “The Best People of My Life” 20:00 Dealing With Stress and Processing Trauma with Fly Fishing 22:19 The Imperfect Texas Buddha and Martial Arts 24:20 Could Steve Take Out Wylde Bill in a Back Alley? 26:48 Steve’s Philosophy 27:48 Wine Pairings with Tacos 30:05 Microbrews and Snobbery 31:20 Hill Country Wine Country and Microbrews 32:00 Sharing Access to Texas Water 34:28 “Casting Onward” 35:00 The Toughest Angler Steve Knows 39:00 How Living All Over the World Affected Steve’s Writing 42:00 Burning Planes of the Congo 43:45 Where to find Steve? 45:40 Outro Episode Links: In Other News: )
This week Jeff and Bill talk with Ken Farley from Expedition Vehicle Outfitters. Farley is a native Michigander transitioning his Family's business from the small-town auto repair shop, into a global off-road vehicle outfitter. 00:00 Intro 00:27 Athletic Brewing (discount code beermoney20) 02:15 Meditating with The Restoration Depot 03:59 The Blue Collar Fly Fishing Podcast 04:12 Jeff shares a story about “Old Folks Homes” and Captain Planet 05:49 Saying things we regret. 06:00 Jeff visits Key West and the environmental double standards. 08:28 Bill triggers Jeff 08:55 Jeff is on thin ice… 10:00 Jeff gets way too personal on a late-night rant about ablism 12:00 In Other News- 90-year-old touts fly-tying, fishing as ‘best therapy you could ever have’ 16:40 Karen, the name 17:48 Taking your Camry off-road and serial killing 18:20 Interview with Ken Farley from Expedition Outfitters 18:50 Cummins Diesel and Shop Trucks 19:12 What is Expedition Outfitters 20:12 Big trucks and overcompensating 20:40 Land Rover Defender and other Outdoor Vehicles 21:35 Trout Camp and Cost Effective Solutions for your Outdoor Vehicle 23:40 In the Upper Peninsula 24:00 Going North for the Winter 25:09 Did Jeff see the Milky Way or Was He Hallucinating-Michigan Dark Park 27:36 The Covid Business Boom 30:00 Second Generation Business and Transitions 32:00 Moab Desert 33:15 Fly Fishing Clients and Specializing Their Vehicle 34:30 The Vehicle for Murder and “Deliverance” 37:30 Rapture Movies 38:00 Most Memorable Vehicles 41:00 Where is Fowler Michigan? Small Town USA 45:30 Jeff’s Only Fans Page and Big Toe Tuesdays 47:55 End of Interview 49:08 Outro- Camel Crush Menthol Cigarettes Episode Links: (beermoney20) In Other News:
This week on the Blue Collar Fly Fishing Podcast, Aaron talks with the Vice President/Editor in Chief of Trout Unlimited, Kirk Deeter. 00:00 Show welcome and Kirk Deeter intro 00:49 Thank you to our sponsors 02:14 Kirk comes on. 03:33 Aaron and Kirk pour a Rye Grain Straight Malt Whiskey from Real Spirits. 04:08 How John Wayne drank his whiskey 06:40 How Kirk became King of All Fly Fishing Media. 09:45 Kirk cops to being a fly fishing heretic. We talk carp. 12:26 Is there a print media renaissance? 14:25 Why does fly fishing produce so much great writing? 18:05 Kirk says something nice about Aaron’s book. 19:00 “Clarity, Simplicity, Honesty.” And the impact of social media. 22:55 The coolest adventures are close to home. 24:55 Kirk admits to loving Texas. 26:55 We talk about Kirk’s two early fly fishing books, Castwork and Tideline. 32:10 Shout-out to Steve Ramirez, Guadalupe bass, and Casting Forward. 33:55 The Little Red Book of Fly Fishing, and the upcoming Little Black Book of Fly Fishing. 38:10 How the VP of Trout Unlimited came to write a book about fly fishing for carp. Aaron and Kirk talk about the joys of fishing for mud marlin. 51:35 How to cobble together a living as a creative in the fly fishing world. 54:13 Shout-out to Willie. 58:39 Kirk admits to getting skunked on his last fishing trip. 59:55 Shout-out to April Vokey 1:00:25 Kirk talks about the big year the pandemic brought fly fishing. 1:02:30 One-hit wonders on the rivers, and “you can’t play in saltwater.” 1:03:08 Kirk cusses a little. 1:03:35 Name-dropping Josh Crumpton; gatekeepers vs. door openers. 1:05:55 Shout-out to Living Waters Fly Fishing 1:08:25 How do we create more diversity in fly fishing? 1:09:49 “People want to know how to fish. People want to know how to appreciate nature. What they want is a serious, honest, lasting connection to nature.” 1:13:05 “You don’t need to catch 30 fish in a day to call it a good day.” 1:18:54 Aaron and Kirk talk a little bit about diversity in fly fishing. Kirk has some good ideas. 1:27:05 Grace and humility, man. 1:28:15 Mary Gauthier’s “Mercy Now.” 1:30:45 Kirk’s perfect fly fishing trip. 1:40:55 Before signing off, Kirk and Aaron talk tarpon. 1:36:55 “Your boat, my boat.” 1:38:28 End Links:
This week Jeff and Bill talk with author and angler, Charles Cantella about writing, inspiration, fly fishing, and shenanigans. - Jeff and Bill’s Intro. - Thank you to Athletic Brewing’s Sponsorship athleticbrewing.com (beermoney20 discount code) - Jake the Snake, Diamond Dallas Page and Mind Fullness. - You never forget your first time… - Aaron Reed’s upcoming episode/guests on the Blue Collar Fly Fishing Podcast - The racism of Looney Tunes and other Cartoons - In Other News- The truth is out there … perhaps: CIA releases thousands of UFO files - Any t-shirt on sale for $10.00 and the band… - Guest Intro Charles Cantella - Nothing deep or meaningful - Anectdotes and Stories- Accountant Phil fills his waders. - Trout Unlimited in Pittsburgh PA - The Story Behind “Big Gretch” and Trendsetters - Primante Brothers and the Great Cracker Raid - Touch of Grayling the Book and the Story Behind the Book - Fifty Shades of Gray and Tacos and the Purpose of the Book America’s Favorite Flies, the Cicada Hatch, and Charles’ Street Cred- - Apologies to our two fans in Tulsa - Rob McConnell’s upcoming book about fly fishing in Houston - Fishing Holes out of Mud Holes and Fly Fishing for Everyone - Michigan’s Weird Small Town Names - The Curse of Ice Fishing and Spear Fishing Through the Ice - Jeff’s Loin Cloth Desires - Children Swearing and the story behind “Fins and Grins” - Upcoming Projects and More from Charles? 39:40:42:41 Reasons to Call in Sick - Outro Links: (beermoney20) Fins & Grins Book- Between/dp/1492261203/ref=sr_1_1? dchild=1&keywords=fins+and+grins+charles+cantella&qid=1617577371&s=books&sr=1-1 A Touch of Grayling Book- $18.00 Shirt Sale
Starting Wednesday, April 7, check this space or your favorite podcast platform for Aaron Reed’s Blue Collar Fly Fishing Podcast. Every other week, Aaron will bring you in-depth conversations with industry luminaries and local anglers. Tune in for a conversation with Trout Unlimited VP and Angling Trade magazine editor Kirk Deeter about books, the pandemic year, and the importance of humility and grace. Coming up: Alvin and Lenée Dedeaux of All Water Guides on how they navigated the pandemic year, diversity in fly fishing, and that SXSW showcase Alvin headlined; April Vokey of Anchored Outdoors on going from girl guide on the Skeena River to Queen of All Fly Fishing Media and the joys and perils of social media; and much, much more. Show Notes, Jeff Troutman on Blue Collar Fly Fishing Podcast (Season 1, Episode 1) 00:01 Introductions 00:10 The history of the Glencairn glass. 0:45 Jeff warns Aaron he’s going to be grading his performance. 01:18 Brokeback Mountain reference 01:30 Navel-gazing: a new fly-fishing podcast (hint: you are listening to it.). 02:55 Kirk Deeter up next episode! Let’s talk about the pandemic. RBFF says we added 17 million new boaters and anglers in 2020. 04:24 Jen and John Pelicano coming up in a couple of weeks. Jeff and Aaron talk about year-to-date licenses. 07:27 The first whiskey: Real Spirits Distiller’s Choice (Four-Grain). Shout-out to Real Ale and Real Spirits. 08:15 How to pour whiskey. 09:30 The Tron Beer Can and 8 Track Amber 10:10 Redneck tasting notes. 11:55 “It’s not the first time I’ve spilled whiskey on my piano.” 13:08 Jeff forgets his new song. 14:30 Jeff is a bandleader. 15:00 Jeff’s new album. 16:00 Jeff reveals his childhood in a cult. 18:00 Songs for grownups. 20:00 Jeff was a “Huffy Rider.” Bike stories …. 22:39 Shout-out to Odem Wu 23:09 “ Dreamers,” Jeff Troutman and the Parachute Adams Band (cut-in the recording, still of “Heaven” album cover) 28:02 Cut back to interview …. Talking about “Dreamers.” What was the “favor,” man? 29:00 Breathing room in stories. 29:30 The band’s name and no, Aaron, Jeff didn’t actually send you a fly could fish with. 33:35 *eff Carl Lentz and Hillsong. 34:11 Rye whiskey. Jeff’s favorite, we find out later. 35:34 Where to find Real Spirits, and Real Ale. 37:10 Jeff considers refinishing his free piano. 38:21 Bob White, artist and inspiration. 40:00 Jeff talks to a buffalo. Things get a little psychedelic. 42:00 Jeff starts messing around below – or right at – the belt. 43:50 It’s not the time or place to talk about this. 44:40 Raven: Ode to Bob White (cut in) (throw up the album cover) 49:38 Back to the real interview … Aaron says nice things about Jeff, and Bob, and cross-genre artistic inspiration. 50:00 Paul Puckett, artists, what brings us together as fly anglers. 52;10 Shout-out to Greg DeMars. Cast nets? 53:40 Jeff gives a shout-out to Aaron’s (multiple) award-winning book. By this time it’s clear why Aaron writes, and doesn’t broadcast. Usually. 55:29 In praise of wet-wading, and Zebcos. 56:45 Shout-out to Tom Rosenbauer and fishing in Chacos. 57:40 Real Spirits Signature Select, Texas Whiskey Trail barrel selection. 1:00:42 Okay, enough about whiskey … let’s talk about gin. 1:02:00 Preview of Duck Camp, shout-out to Dave Fason, and we all want the new DryDown Vest. 1:03:00 The Local Angler, Imbrifex Books, “Books or the Journey,” shout-out to Mark Sedenquist. 1:04:00 Merch. Buy a shirt. Protect yourself from the ‘Squatch. 1:05:00 Follow, subscribe, etc. 1:06:45 RNP on the Road. 1:07:31 SXSW 2021? 1:08:10 Another shoutout to Duck Camp and their awesome World HQ. 1:09:30 April Vokey, we love you. 1:10:40 Shout-out to Wylde Bill. 1:11:07 “Ten-Foot Pole” and bawbags.
This week Jeff and Bill talk about their first cars and Hatch Magazine's Recent Article about the dark side of social media influencers and how they could take a toll on public lands. -Jeff goes off again about the perils and misery of ice fishing - Jeff tying flies and plugging his band's new release at jefftroutman.us - Jeff and Bill's guide to Disney movies - Rush Limbaugh gets deceived by Satan - The Nissan Stanzas and shear pins on the intercoastal (COMMENT ON OUR YOUTUBE WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST CAR FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A DECAL) - In Other News "US intelligence agencies have 180 days to share what they know about UFOs, thanks to the Covid-19 relief and spending bill." - Thank you to Athletic Brewing (beermoney2020 discount code) - The dark side of social media influencers How Instagram personalities, unscrupulous brand ambassadors, and more take a toll on public lands - Jeff's Only Fans page. - Live Events Coming Up and Swag Episode Links: (discount code beermoney20)
This week Jeff and Bill take it back to Season 1 Episode 1 to talk with Joe Demalderis, a guide on the Upper Delaware River. 00:01-01:00 Jeff and Bill Finally Get It 01:00-03:17 Congrats to Phil and '80s and '90s Flicks 03:17-04:00 YouTube Stuff & Merch 04:00-05:50 Jeff's Fitness Journey 05:51-12:20 Beer Talk 12:25-12:50 Opioids 12:51-16:45 In Other News "‘Sod Father,’ 91-year-old groundskeeper has prepared every Super Bowl field" 16:46-18:30 Intro to Interview 18:31-51:56 Interview 51:47-59:00 Outro Sponsor: (beermoney20 discount code) Merch: Joe's Links
This week Jeff and Bill chat about life and fishing in the winter. 00:00-1:30 Jeff's weight loss. 01:30-05:02 Bill pays by the hour for a hot tub on Valentine's day at an "upscale" joint. 05:03-07:19 Beverages 07:19-08:10 Mansplaining pregnancy 08:10-09:13 Gorilla Glue and the Mental State of Society 09:14-10:39 Small Wicks and Bill's Nips 10:40-14:14 In Other News: 14:15-16:00 Murder for hire? Jeff talks murder of a hairy high school friend and "Surviving the Game" 16:00-19:00 Did Bill's friend "Don" encounter a Bigfoot? 19:01-22:18 Texas Weather and Starter Jackets 22:19 Article "THE FORGOTTEN END OF THE TEMPERATURE SPECTRUM: WINTER FISHING" Episode Links: (beermoney20)
This week Jeff and Bill talk to the Director of Conservation Partnerships for the National Wildlife Federation Great Lakes Regional Center, Drew YoungDyke. Recently they released their top priorities for Congress in the Great Lakes Region. We also talk about their recent YouTube video "Against the Current." Jeff talks about their sponsor (use discount code beermoney20) RNP Swag www.remotenopressure.com Bill's Nips In Other News- Man allegedly hides from Coronavirus for three months inside Chicago airport. The interview begins with Drew Against the Current Video-
This week Jeff and Bill talk about their sponsor (discount code beermoney20), discuss the album from the Parachute Adams Band, and upcoming live events. 5:25 In Other News: 8:02 The Walking Teddie Bear Episode at half speed 9:00 Upcoming Live Events 10:12 Interview begins with local rod builder Gary Lindquist 33:50 Outro and Bill’s final thoughts 34:55 Sneak Peek at the Upcoming Album “Oleander Street”
This week Jeff and Bill talk about their new sponsor Athletic Brewing and they try their award-winning IPA at 7:30 in the morning. In other news, the GameStop debacle. No interview, but Jeff and Bill talk about the essential flies for a Michigan fly box. (discount code beermoney20)
This week Jeff wears his hat backwards like a punk kid and talks elementary school, and UFO's with Bill. Koz talks with Jeff about the proposed changes for the Jordan River (Interview starts at 10:40). Good or bad (link to petition below)? Also, check out Koz's awesome giveaway on his Facebook page.
This week Jeff and Bill talk about the top 25 trout fishing town in the United States and wild Ostriches. In Other News:
This week Jeff and Bill talk stuffed walking pandas, new merch, and phallic landmarks. Jeff interviews Muskegon River fishing guide and fly tier Matt Zudweg. Matt discusses productive flies for steelhead, trout, and smallmouth bass on Michigan's Muskegon River.
This week Jeff and Bill discuss the best and worst of 2020. Will we have live events in 2021? Top 5 Podcast Episodes of 2020: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. In other news: Mysterious NYC squirrel attacks rise in Queens neighborhood: Report-
This week Accountant Phil makes his RNP Debut to talk about fly fishing and his long-time relationship with Jeff and the show. Jeff and Bill discuss the lost art of "Iron Crotch" Kung Fu.
This week Jeff and Bill talk about building a monolith and how one appeared new Bill's house, other dimensions, and Free Beer and Hot Wings. Founder of the Mayfly Project, Jess Westbrook re-visits us on the podcast. The interview begins at 13:48. https://themayflyproject.com/ https://www.remotenopressure.com/ https://www.wlns.com/news/local-news/monolith-mystery-comes-to-west-mi-suburb/ https://sightlineprovisions.com/
Jeff talks with Creative Information Architect Les Booth about fly fishing, how he got into it, and why he's not a fan of the Fly Fishing Is Dead campaign.
This week we talk with Paul Torrez about fly fishing, the Grateful Dead, and the heart's desire to find truth.
This holiday weekend Jeff and Bill replay two of the most popular intros "The Asian Carp" and "The Ghost of Frozen Pattie." Ghost of Frozen Pattie was featured on Uncle Cheech's Season 2 Episode 19 and check out "The Asian Carp" episode on Ann Miller's Episode Season 2 Episode 23.
This week we talk with fly fishing artist John Piacquadio about his passion for fly fishing and art. This our second conversation with John and it won't be the last. A very talented artist and an awesome human being! "I came up with the idea for this body of work on my porch one night thinking about what it would be like to combine a few varied, yet important aspects of my life visually. Mindfulness and meditation are something that had become important to me in the last couple of years... especially the concept of accepting the present moment as a means of reducing suffering. I had come to realize that fly fishing and fly tying had always been an active meditation that keeps me grounded in the present. No matter where my head is, fishing and tying had the ability to ground." Episode Links:
This week on the podcast Jeff and Wylde Bill discuss new platforms, the tech cluster they had, and coming events. Fish Gods: Facebook: Insta: Parler: @remotenopressure Rumble:
Bill is back! He's recovered from Covid and tells his story of survival, heartbreak and more. It's great to have him back. We also talk with Rabbi Eric Eisenkramer about his book "Fly-Fishing-The Sacred Art. Casting a Fly as a Spiritual Practice." He was on an earlier season and after a recent blog post by Aaron Reed, we had to have him back on!
This week we talk with the founder of the the Fiberglass Manifesto blog, Cameron Mortenson. 00:01 Intro: 02:52 Jeff announces the winners of our Sasquatch naming contest and the new name of our Bigfoot mascot. 04:50 08:18 Guest Introduction 09:30 Interview Begins 09:36 Shout out to Long Road Distillery and talk Michigan Whiskey and Ribeyes 11:45 Beaver Island Fly Fishing- 18:18 Where is Cameron from and why is it so great? 22:15 Revisiting our previous conversation on why Cameron felt the need to write a manifesto. 25:24 Why a Wright and McGill fiberglass rod may not be loading right. 31:50 Jeff shares about that one time on the water he actually caught a fish 34:50 Cameron's career and coping with stress with fly fishing 39:30 How to ruin trout camp 43:00 12 Weeks of Giveaways with the Fiberglass Manifesto 47:12 Outro
This week we talk with the artist and fly angler, Annie Margarita 00:00 Bill Goes Into Quarantine and Misses Trout Camp 01:43 Coffee and Anxiety 03:00 In Other News- 06:10 Fires out West and Annie Margarita Introduction 09:02 Interview with Annie Begins 09:03 Jeff's Art Piece from Annie Margarita 10:40 Annie's Journey Into Leather Working and Project Healing Waters 15:00 From the Marine Corps the Theme Park 20:00 The Fly Fishing Lifestyle 21:50 To Burt on the McKenzie River 23:00 The 1946 McKenzie Drift Boat 24:30 The Fire 28:00 What's Left Behind 29:00 The MacKenzie River Drift Boat in The Heart of The Dragon 30:10 Rebuilding- 33:23 35:45 Out of The Ashes 42:00 Where Hank Williams Found Inspiration 42:30 Nature 48:00 Bigfoot and Closing
This week talk with self-proclaimed marginal fly angler, Mark Usyk. 00:00- 00:58 Jeff Steals Bill's Line 00:58- 02:36 Jeff sounds like the lady from QVC 02:40- 03:10 Mascot Naming Contest 03:10- 06:19 Trout Camp With the Weather Man 06:20 -10:35 I 10:35-11:38 We discuss Back to the Future 2 11:38 - 13:12 T 13:12- 16:10 Authenticity and Not Worrying 16:11- 17:30 Mark's Relationship with JP Ross Rod Company 17:30-18:27 Mark's Day Job 18:27- 20:30 The Value of Time 20:30-23:39 Mark's Journey Into Fly Fishing 23:39- 25:00 Jeff's Finds the River 25:00- 29:30 Mark's Books and His Inspiration 29:30-39:50 Facing Death 39:50- 45:00 What's Next for Mark? 45:00-46:50 Outro
This week on the Remote. No Pressure. Fly Fishing podcast we talk with Dustin Scott from Heart Wood Trade. A really fun episode! 00:00 Jeff and Bill Welcome Listeners and Invites Everyone to Subscribe 01:18 Jeff Talks About our New Products 02:12 Bill Likes the Ladies 03:02 Parachute Adams Band Announcement and The Story Behind the House Band 05:18 In Other News- 07:20 Bigfoot and Horses Unite? 09:08 Guest's Introductions- Gerald Barsten-https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/selkirkdesign/innovative-multi-functional-fly-rod-and-reel-holder?&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=poker_scandal_grizzlies_and_season_4&utm_term=2020-09-28 Dustin Scott- 10:55 Things Get Awkward with Jeff and Bill 12:13 Jeff's Rattlesnake Story (Thanks to Matt Bennett) 16:30 Why Fly Anglers Romanticize Everything 17:53 Interview with Gerald Begins and the story behind his rod holder 25:11 Interview with Dustin Scott Begins 29:52 What Attracted Dustin to Fly Fishing 31:49 Dustin's Father 32:39 Dustin Quotes a Jason Isbell Song 33:20 Jeff Lost a Close Friend 34:42 Finding Balance 38:30 Dustin's First Net Making Experience 42:00 Dustin's Garden & Gun Article 44:00 How To Know If A Person Is From Texas and John Prine 46:20 About the Nets 52:00 Jeff Romanticizes Barclay's Wood 55:55 Jeff and Bill's Outro- Virginia Slims and Poodles Episode Links:
This week we have acclaimed artist, Bob White on the show to discuss art, fly fishing, and his new book Bob White is an artist and author whose work expresses a misspent youth. Instead of doing his homework, his nose was constantly in the outdoor books and sporting magazines of the day. Consequently, he has wandered between Alaska and Patagonia for over three decades as an itinerant fishing guide, looking for gainful employment. He now paints and writes for a living; which is to say, he’s still searching. Bob’s artwork has been influenced by such masters as Homer, Sargent, and Fournier, and by more recent artists, such as Pleissner, Jacques, and Sloane. He works in watercolors, oils, pencil, and ink, and his ability to capture a fleeting moment through the eyes of a sportsman has earned him international recognition. His work hangs in the private and corporate collections of sportsmen on six continents. Bob has guided in Southwest Alaska as a fishing and wing shooting guide for over three decades. He has also guided sportsmen in Argentina and continues to host fly fishing and wing shooting trips to Patagonia, Alaska, Kamchatka, and other destinations. The photographs that he takes of his guests frequently appear in national publications and are often used as reference material for field and stream portraits. Bob’s recognitions include being inducted into the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame as a Legendary Artist in 2009. He was Fly Rod & Reel magazine’s Guide of the Year in 1988. As the 1994 Artist of the Year for the Alaska State Parks Foundation, Bob produced and donated the artwork for the first Alaska State Parks Foundation print. His work has been presented twice in Fly Rod & Reel magazine’s Gallery. Bob has been featured as a guide and artist on ESPN’s “Fly Fishing the World” and “Fly Fishing America”, as well as several appearances on Ron Schara’s “Minnesota Bound”. He currently illustrates the closing column for Ducks Unlimited magazine and illustrates a regular collaborative column with John Gierach in TROUT, the magazine of Trout Unlimited. He regularly contributes artwork and the occasional story to a myriad of national and international sporting publications. Bob and his wife, Lisa, live in Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota with their daughter Tommy, and their wonderful retrievers, Frisbee and Quill. Picture courtesy of Tosh Brown
Season 3 Finale. This week Jeff and Bill talk about their upcoming summer and plans for the podcast this fall. A really fun episode. 00:00 Bill’s back to work and his pajamas 00:55 Going comando in Umbros 03:19 In Other News- Carol Baskin the news again 08:30 Bill and Jeff Go Kayak Fishing 09:00 Boat Launch People 11:40 This Week’s Episode Announcement 13:10 House Band has run away and broke up 15:00 Upcoming Live Events 17:00 Why Jeff doesn’t do tapas 19:30 Alice Cooper 22:23 In Closing
This week on the Remote. No Pressure. Fly Fishing Podcast Jeff continues his interview with Director John Dietsch about his new book "Graced by Waters: Personal Essays on Fly Fishing and the Transformative Power of Nature." "John Dietsch was the fly fishing coordinator and stuntman for Brad Pitt on the timeless film A River Runs Through It—explores our connection to the outdoors through the prism of fly fishing and investigates its transformative and healing power in the face of loss." 00:00 Jeff Goes Solo 02:30 Jeff’s New Shirt 03:17 In Other News- Orvis Names New President 07:30 Jeff’s tribute to SNL 09:23 Interview Begins 09:25 Tribute to Norman Maclean the Spiritual Connection 11:08 Temple of Spey 14:45 Guiding in Aspen (Aspen Outfitting)-Silence 15:50 Getting Through the Pandemic 16:20 Jeff Talks About Very Impactful Interview (Dave McCoy) 18:48 Nature Deficit Disorder 19:45 When John Discovered Fly Fishing 22:25 John Reads from His Book 25:50 What Did John Learn From Writing His Book 28:25 Every Artist’s Goal 29:05 What Makes A Man 33:58 Spin Gear vs. Fly Gear 37:00 Grace and Art in the Cast 39:35 Mindfullness 43:40 Where to Find John’s Book- Amazon Link 46:50 Outro John's Book: In Other News:
This week Jeff talks with film director and author John Dietsch about his role on the film A River Runs Through It, and about his book Graced By Waters. 00:00 Jeff gets a haircut and eats at a restaurant 02:36 Bill catches his fist trout 03:01 Jeff introduces John Dietsch 03:22 Jeff tries out a 3 weight rod for little fish 05:04 Jeff flips a canoe and almost breaks up with his wife 06:15 In other news 08:10 Bill breaks the law 09:20 Intro to John Dietsch 11:20 Interview begins 12:30 John give a little background about his career 14:45 The spiritual aspect of fly fishing 16:14 Dealing with Nature Deficit Disorder 17:23 Covid and the transformative opportunity for the earth 21:45 Covid crashes the interview 22:05 Jeff makes a fool out of himself. 23:02 On the set of A River Runs Through It 25:05 Did Brad Pitt really catch those fish in real time? 28:20 Scouting Bozeman for the movie 30:00 Teaching Brad Pitt how to fly fish and the shadow cast 33:10 John’s favorite scene in the movie 40:20 Outro Links:
This week on the Remote. No Pressure. fly fishing podcast, Jeff talks with Author Mark Kurlansky about his new book "Salmon." 00:00 Jeff and Bill talk about their YouTube Channel 01:45 Jeff and Bill talk bullying 03:10 Is RNP not serious enough? 04:55 In Other News 08:00 Interview begins with Mark Kurlansky 09:20 Fishery management and over fishing are not the main issue for salmon 11:00 Killing off the predators of salmon 12:10 Pebble Mine 14:35 The CEO of Tiffany & Co. 15:35 Knowing the source 16:45 Irresponsible reporting on global warming 17:50 The scariest thing Mark learned while writing this book 20:50 The story of the salmon in greek mythology 23:25 Bears in the Great Lakes compared to Grizzlies in the NW 24:05 Bears in Kamchatka 25:10 Jeff’s favorite character in Mark’s book 27:50 Mark’s look at the young guys on the fishing boat 30:05 What did Mark get out of writing this book? 34:01 Responsible economic development 34:50 Niagara falls and the environment 36:01 Mark’s recipes and appreciation for 38:01 Mark’s book on Hank Greenberg and baseball 42:20 What Mark think’s about fly fishing 44:40 Where you can find Mark’s book and information 44:40 Outro Episode Links:
This week on the Remote. No Pressure. fly fishing podcast, Keith Scott pays us a visit to discuss fly fishing and the blues. 00:00 Bill and Jeff talk about conspiracies. 04:13 Grand Rapids makes the news 08:10 Nectar Sunglasses 11:50 Discount Codes for Coffee (the good stuff) 12:45 In Other News 13:40 Raising Arizona- Nicholas Cage the next Joe Exotic? 14:00 A Ginger Mullet 14:40 Intro to this week’s guest 15:30 Jeff’s favorite sequel- Back to the Future 2 17:45 Interview begins with guest Keith Scott (full video) 18:00 Keith’s intro and upcoming gigs 20:30 Robert Tomes and his relationship with Keith Scott 22:30 Keith’s First Song “Texas Blues” 25:15 Slide guitar a Chicago thing? 25:30 Blues chord progressions 26:40 How Keith got into fly fishing 27:37 How much does it cost to get into fly fishing? 28:40 Fly Fishing and music 30:00 How Jeff started playing guitar 32:15 Keith’s most memorable experience in his music career 33:25 Chicago’s Blues Scene 34:30 Keith Play’s a tune 37:10 Ireland the home of fly fishing 37:30 Ireland’s sea run browns with wet flies 38:20 Jeff eats blood sausage 40:00 The curse of the creative mind 43:20 Keith premiers his new guitar 46:25 Where to find 47:50 Outro (discount code REMOTE20)
This week on the Remote. No Pressure. fly fishing podcast Jeff talks about turning 40 and coping with life through fly fishing. He take a deep dive into the meaning of life and the meaning of this podcast. A great perspective on why this podcast exist.
This week on the Remote. No Pressure. fly fishing podcast, Jeff talks with Brian Kozminski, Allen Crater and Jon Osborn about staying positive and staying out the funk that this season had thrust on so many of us. A very interesting and inspiring round table discussion. We will get through this! 00:00 Intro (check out Jeff's goofy looking hat) 12:30 Panel Discussion Begins 14:09 Brian talks about the positive things that have come out of quarantine 15:30 Allen talks about the positive effects on the environment int he backcountry 17:00 Slowing down to do what matters 18:00 Jon's talks about his author and artist friends and his experience as a police officer 21:30 Jon's advice on maintaining sanity 22:40 Koz talks about how fishing has helped him through other hard times in life 25:00 How the quarantine has impacted Allen's small business 28:25 Koz's talks about the excitement of going back to work 29:40 How Allen is managing his stress 35:45 Why are we not more productive during this time? 38:00 Being the contagion of positivity 38:30 Jeff wastes time watching is favorite show "Narcos." 40:10 Koz talks about reaching out to more people during this time to survive 41:40 Jon talks about supporting local like never before 43:40 Allen's article "Embrace the Suck." 46:50 Restoring relationships during this time. 48:00 Jon talks about how to handle loss during this time 53:20 Koz's final thoughts 55:50 Allen drops the mic with a quote from Edward Abbey 57:45 Jon's final thoughts 58:30 Outro Episode Links:
This week on the Remote. No Pressure. Fly Fishing Podcast Jeff talks with artist and fly angler Nate Karnes. 00:00 Feedback on the Show from YouTube 01:55 YouTube Backdrop 02:35 In Other News - Pants on or Pants Off When Getting Your Mail 05:25 Jeff’s New Business Idea 08:10 Jeff Takes it Too Far…again 11:10 Jeff Get’s Tooned! 13:27 Interview Begins with Nate Karnes 14:00 “In the Club?” 15:09 The People Nate’s Been Tooning and a New Animated Series? 15:45 Who’s The Prettiest? 16:40 How Nate Started Drawing 18:20 Brandon Bailes Deer Hair Madness 20:20 Nate’s Intro Into Fly Fishing- Wet Wading 21:30 Chris Barclay’s Slow Down. 22:00 What Should Return After the Quarantine 22:35 Is the Toyota Tacoma the Ultimate Fly Fishing Vehicle? 26:12 Tape Decks and Robert Earl Keen 28:40 Fly Fishing in Southwest Missouri 30:40 The Similarities of Fly Fishing and Art. 35:55 Times that Change the Course of Your Life 36:30 How Remedy Provisions Got It’s Name 38:00 RNP’s Animated Series Episode 1 “Sasquatch” 39:40 Outro Episode Links:
This week on the Remote. No Pressure. Fly Fishing podcast, Jeff talks with snowbird, Chicagoan and Muskie expert Robert Tomes. 00:00 The Curse of Robert Tomes 05:20 New York Times Announces Another Episode of Tiger King 06:15 Joe Exotic’s EMT Jacket 07:20 Bill’s Grow Room 08:55 Jeff styles his hair like John Prine 10:50 Brad Boone Clear Jeff to Use a Certain Word 11:00 Sandhill Coffee REMOTE20 discount code 12:55 Bill’s Peak Time and His Black Market Booze 14:50 Robert Tomes Intro 17:47 Interview Starts 18:45 Robert and Jeff discusses the curse of Robert Tomes 19:45 Jeff and Robert talk about his articles 20:00 The Health of the Everglades as a Fishery 22:25 Red Tide Blue Green Algae in Florida 24:35 What is Red Tide? 26:40 The River of Grass 28:04 Robert and Jeff talk about Draining the Swamp 32:25 American Angler Magazine Article on Fly Fishing for Muskie 34:40 How To Catch A Muskie on The Fly 35:20 Muskie Minimum Length Fox River Green Bay, WI 36:00 Why This is the Best Time in History to Catch a Muskie on the Fly 37:38 Are Muskie an Invasive Species? 39:80 Muskie or Tarpon? Robert’s Preference 44:30 What is a “Slam?” 45:35 What is a Keys Slam? 48:25 Jeff and Robert Talk Baseball 49:55 Covid’s Affect on the Fly Fishing Business 57:00 Outro
This week on the Remote. No Pressure. fly fishing podcast Jeff talk with Rob McConnell about his book Fly Fishing the Sam. 00:00 Jeff and Bill talk Tiger King and the Juice 03:20 How Much Does to cost to buy a baby tiger 03:50 The Tiger King talks 08:30 Jeff fears that he’s the next Joe Exotic 08:55 Jeff is looking for his Carol Baskin 11:50 Reality TV trends with the political climate. Downhill. 15:10 Interview begins with Rob McConnell- Fly Fishing the Sam 19:00 How Robert ended up in Houston from Pennsylvania 21:00 What’s the difference between a National Park and a National Forest? 22:50 How Rob discovered the Sam Houston National Forest 25:50 Bugs on the Sam 26:45 How to avoid ticks in the forest 27:40 What fly to fish with in Texas 30:25 Rob McConnell’s San Jac Squirrel Fly 32:50 Why Rob didn’t talk about bass fishing in Texas lakes 36:00 Jeff drops names again… 39:30 Jeff talks about food in Houston. What to do in Houston? 42:00 Why Rob chose to showcase the Sam 43:20 Snakes in the Sam Houston National Forest 45:20 Danny Scarborough and the State Record Spotted Bass? 47:30 How Rob met Aaron Reed 50:50 Texas history 57:37 Outro Show Links: (Aaron Reed’s Book) http://
This week on the Remote. No Pressure. fly fishing podcast Jeff talks with Steve Yewchuck about fly tying, fly development and more. An excellent episode! 0:00 Intro- Live events 1:30 Jeff pours out a IPA on the curb in remembrance of Wylde Bill 2:20 Updates on what’s going on with Bill and Jeff at home 3:30 Jeff and Bill talk about Red Dawn (the original) 4:40 Bill and Jeff talk Hitler and the German migration to Argentina after WW2 6:00 Jeff offends the entire country of the Netherlands 6:50 Jeff apologizes to every female listener 8:47 In Other News- Toilet Paper Consipiracy 14:52 Interview Begins- Steve Yewchuck Fly Tyers of Insta Series 16:00 Fly Fishing in the Catskills 17:20 History of RNP and how Jeff met Joe Demalderis 19:15 How Steve got into fly tying 20:40 The Corona bat fly 22:10 Fishing with a bat pattern 22:45 The creative process of developing a new fly 24:45 Hex Hatch 25:55 What weight to use for brook trout 26:17 Fiberglass fly rods 28:00 Unwinding and balancing stress with fly fishing 31:20 Steve’s One Last Fly “Emperor Mouse.” 32.42 Outro Episode Links:
This week on the Remote. No Pressure. Fly Fishing Podcast Jeff talks with Forest Rogers of Rock Treads. Listen to how they've overcome adversity and failures to get their business off the ground. 0:00 - Bill and Jeff Intro 1:45 - House Band has been quarantined due to lack of toilet paper. All gigs cancelled. 2:55 - Warning Label on Baked Lays 3:45 - Events Order Your Tie Along Kit Here 8:45 - In Other News- Cat Fishing The Paranormal? 14:45- Interview Begins with Forest Rogers (Rock Treads) 18:03 -Growing Up On The Coast of North Carolina 20:57 - The Carolina Hug (Redfish) and Phosphate Mines 22:30 - Blue Crabs in their 30s. 23:30 - Magee Arkansas 25:50 - The Story of Rock Treads 28:52 - How The Idea of Rock Treads was Birthed 32:15 - How Rock Treads Ended Up Failing and Overcame Adversity 38:15 - What The Heck Are We Doing In Life? 40:25 - The Consistent Subject of RNP and Jeff’s Car Wreck 46:65 - Snot Rockets and Wading Boots 53:24 - Rock Treads Invited to the Fly Fishing Championships in Australia 58:33 - Interview Ends and Jeff and Bill Close if Out
With all of our live events cancelled in March, April and May, Jeff Bill and the RNP team talk about what's next for the podcast and share the excitement surrounding the March 31st live-streaming fly tying demo! We want you to tie along and we are offering fly tying materials for up to 5 "Butt Stuff" flies on our site We will still be offering giveaways, live music and more. This is first time in RNP history and it's going to be epic! Get your materials and let's have a party!
This week on the Remote. No Pressure. Fly Fishing Podcast, Jeff talks with Connected Guide Service guide Matt Peisert about his fly “Butt Stuff.” 00:00 Intro and Live Events 4:45- Bill’s Trip to Costco 1:55 In Other News- Conspiracy “Is Corona The New WMD?” 5:35- RNP’s official Corona Team 7:30- Thank you for the reviews 8:50- Podcast Intro 10:05- Interview Begins 11:30- Why Smallies 13:20- Jeff’s debt to Grand Valley Fly Fishers 14:35- The Story Behind Matt’s “Butt-Stuff” Fly 16:20- Tie Curious? 19:45- Why Some Fly Anglers and Creatives are Reluctant to Share 21:10- How to Rig Up For Pike on the Fly 22:40- Jeff sheepishly ask a question 24:25- Jeff name drops… 25:07- Who and How to Target Muskie 38:00- Doing it the Hard Way 40:00- Jeff takes the podcast off the rails 41:30- Frank Lloyd Wright on a Fly Fishing Podcast? 44:18- Outro Episode Links:
This week fly fishing podcast host Jeff Troutman talks with Texas based fly tying ninja, Matt Bennett. Here's the breakdown: 00:00-1:42: Welcome and proper pronoun usage. 1:42-7:34 : Live events Thursday March 26th-Holland, MI: Fly Tying Demo (Butt Stuff), Live Podcast, Music, Giveaways and more! Saturday April 18th- I: Live Podcast, Music and Microbrew— Orvis, Thursday May 7-, Georgetown, Texas Music for Aaron Reed’s book release August 7th- , Grand Rapids, MI Live podcast, tobacco and beer pairings and music with the Furniture City Pipe Society. 7:34-10:44 :How The Sausage Is Made and sasquatch repellent 10:45-11:14 : How to score a free Sasquatch decal/buff 11:14-13:08 : Special thanks to Ryan Enns and Todd Gray for the review and shout-out 13:08-14:00 : This week’s guest Matt Bennett 14:00-14:00 : Interview begins 14:30- 15:18 : Matt’s Journey into fly fishing on an old fiberglass fly rod 15:18-15:30 : Jeff interrupts Matt so he can name drop 15:31-16:29 : Interview Continues… 16:30-17:45 : Shout out to -Brandon Bailes-tying demo May 6th 17:48-19:20 : Matt’s journey into fly tying 19:20- 19:40 : Shout out to accountant Phil 19:41-20:35 : Simple fly patterns anyone can tie and simple patterns that work 20:35- 21:35 : Shout out to 21:35- 23:00 : The positive side of social media 23:00-23:36 : The personality of a fly angler 23:36- 25:53 : The process of designing a fly and stealing Matt’s 25:53- 28:52 : The three big concepts of fly design 28:53- 29:58 : Getting the strike when fish are least aggressive 29:59-30:21 : Trico Hatch 30:22-30:49 : Insect hatches on Brushy Creek 30:50-32:37 : Day in the life of Matt Bennett-Keeping things fresh. 32:37-34:02 :Tie or buy? 34:02-37:15 : Matt’s Education at Baylor 37:15-44:07 :The Creative Process 44:07-45:05 :How to get in touch with Matt 45:05-47:04 : Outro Episode Links:
Season 3 Episode 23: OFFICIAL Show Notes….. 00:00-02:07 : Bill’s going to Texas and Tom Foolery 02:08-6:22 : Jeff gets kicked off a frozen pond 6:23-7:24 : New show notes description 7:25- 12:45 : In other news- 12:46-12:47 : Chris Barclay’s Interview begins 12:47-16:01 : Why is everyone calling Chris Barclay Justin? 16:02-17:38 : Chris Barclay switches from headset to phone and talks about his “on hold” music. 17:39-18:51 : Barclay’s depressing play list entitled “Hope.” 18:54- 20:00 : Aaron Reed again…..geez this is getting obnoxious. 20:00-22:05 : Chris Barclay talks about fiberglass fly rods. 22:06-24:12 : Why Chris’ rod building began in St. Louis and how it treated his anxiety. 24:13-24:50 : Every wonder what Chris’ house smells like? 24:50-27:47 : What kind of reel seat wood does Chris prefer on his fly rods. 27:48-28:20 : Jeff needs positive affirmation and hints for a compliment. What a loser…. 28:20-29:11 : Long lost offensive nickname for your wife. 29:11- 33:08 : How to cast a fiberglass fly rod. 33:09-34:40 : How Chris picked the color “Fresh Mango” for his rods. 34:41-42:50 : How Chris found his fly fishing dog, Stella. 42:51:44:51 : Chris’ website and contact info 44:52-47:09 : Probably the worst and most offensive outro in RNP history. Episode Links:
This week on the Remote. No Pressure. Fly Fishing Podcast Jeff Troutman talks with fly tying guru Brandon Bailes. A really fun interview! 0:00- Bill and Jeff's Tom Foolery 8:37- House Band's Extremely Offensive Name 9:55- Jeff imitates Bill's Mom and Offends More People 10:25- Interview with Brandon Bailes 10:26- How Brandon met Aaron Reed, Chris Barclay, Brad Boone and Other RNP Crew. 16:50- Shout out to Bayou City Angler and Project Healing Waters 20:00- Shultz Outfitters' Dirty Dozen 24:05- How Brandon Got Into Fly Tying and How He Got So Good At It. The Origins of the Panther Branch Name. 27:33- Fly Pattern Talk (Crawfish Pattern) 36:12- Brandon' "Sweet Cheeks" Bailes' Secret Admirer 38:10- Brandon's Go To Fly 42:00 Deer Hair Poppers 46:00 Carp Fishing 48:15 Holden Ausmus' Corn Fly 52:01 End of Interview and Bill and Jeff Close It Out Episode Links:
This week on the Remote. No Pressure. Fly Fishing podcast Jeff Troutman talks with Brooklyn based musician Dan Iead. Dan has been featured on projects including Norah Jones' Daybreak Album and Tour, Austin City Limits and multiple tv spots. Dan found fly fishing like a lot of other guests, he found it in a time of a unique life transition. "It (fly fishing)was something that brought me close to another human." Dan's Instagram:
This week fly fishing podcast host Jeff Troutman talks with Texas based author and angler, Aaron Reed. Aaron Reed is an award-winning outdoor writer and Army veteran. He currently splits his time between his native Texas Gulf coast, where he drives a tugboat, and his home near the banks of the San Gabriel River in Georgetown, Texas. He is a founding member of the Texas Streams Coalition and has worked for the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. When he is not working, chances are you can find him knee-deep in a stream somewhere around Austin, often with his wife and one or more of his three boys, trying like heck to become a better fly fisherman. Episode Links:
This week fly fishing podcast host Jeff Troutman talks with Tennessean Josh Bean about fly fishing Tennessee. Episode links:
This week host Jeff Troutman talks with global traveler Jon Covich. Jon Covich has spent the last 25 years immersed in the fly fishing industry and has been one the Pacific Northwest’s tackle reps for the past 20 years. He currently represents Outcast, Thomas & Thomas Fly Rods, and Galvan Reels. In addition to his business as a tackle rep, Jon has traveled to many of the world’s best fly fishing destinations, as both an angler and a professional photographer. Jon is an expert on fishing and travel to Cuba, and works with Fly Water Travel as one of their travel consultants. Photos of his adventures have appeared in Outside Magazine, Grey’s Sporting Journal, Fly Fisherman, Fly Rod & Reel, and Catch Magazine. Jon lives in Seattle Washington with his wife and two sons. Jon first traveled to Cuba in the 1990’s to fish the newly opened Jardines de la Reina. Since then, Jon has been to Cuba more than twenty times, and has fished every important fishing destination on the island multiple times. “I absolutely love the fishing in Cuba, and can’t really think of another place in the world I have been that rivals it. Furthermore, I am fascinated by Cuban life, Cuban culture, and the time warp that exists on this island. On every fishing trip I try to build in several extra days in order to see places most tourists don’t, and to get a better sense of how Cubans live.” Episode Links:
This week Jeff talks with Janelle and Trent of the Instagram account The_Bum_Diary. Trying to find their American dream, Janelle and Trent work seasonal jobs around the country to fuel their travel to exotic fly fishing destinations. Living out of a van, their wanderlust has taken them around to the world from Yellowstone to New Zeeland. They host their own Bum Diary podcast available on all major podcasting platforms. Episode Links: Instragram: @the_bum_diary
This week Wylde Bill and Jeff talk about cures for chronic masturbation, starting a cult, illegal fireworks, and of course…fly fishing!
This week fly fishing podcast host Jeff Troutman talks with local angler and friend Kim Sears. Born and raised in Middleville, Michigan, Kim grew up on the Thornapple River fishing for bass. “I got away from fly fishing in my 20s when I tried the bass tournament scene for a few years. When the tournament fishing became work, I lost a lot of the interest that got me into it and went back to fly fishing and tying my own flies.” It took him a couple tries to find the right woman that understood wanting to be outdoors and fishing in general, not to mention fly fishing. She was a very quick learner and she now has more fly rods than Kim. She ties her own flies and has built her own fly rods and tying table. A true Flygirl. “Now, well into my 50s, I’ve combined my loves of kayaking and fly fishing and I look for ways to “pay it forward”. I’ll teach anyone that asks, how to cast, tie, or paddle. As an active member of the USCG Auxiliary I focus primarily on paddle craft safety for not just the public, but the Auxiliary and the Coast Guard. Most recently my wife and I have become Mentor’s with The Mayfly Project, paying it forward to take foster kids outdoors and introduce them to fly fishing, fly tying, entomology, and river ecology. Or just to skip rocks across the river.” Kim is also the author of an e-book on Amazon It helps new paddlers understand kayaks and the gear they need versus the gear they think they want. Kim and his wife are also very active with the new Michigan chapter of Project Mayfly Episode Links: Sponsors: (discount code: remotenopressure) (discount code: RNP20)
This week fly fishing podcast host Jeff Troutman talks with social media influencer Hannah Kramer. After her father passed Hannah inherited some of his fly fishing gear and realized why her father was so passionate about the sport. Jeff reached out to Hannah after she posted about a “break” from her social media. In this crazy world of constant posting, comparing and social anxiety we are seeing social media habits changing and we discuss the future of outdoors in social media. Sponsors: www.delifreshdesign.com (coupon code RNP20) www.manscapped.com (Coupon Code Remotenopressure) Episode Links:
This week fly fishing podcast host Jeff Troutman talks with #1 New York Times bestselling author Keith McCafferty. Keith is the survival and outdoor skills editor of Field & Stream, and the author of The Royal Wulff Murders; The Gray Ghost Murders; Dead Man’s Fancy; Crazy Mountain Kiss; which won the 2016 Spur Award for Best Western Contemporary Novel; Buffalo Jump Blues, which won a Will Rogers Medallion Award for Best Western Author and was and O Magazine “Must-Read Book of the Summer” 2016, and Cold Hearted River. Sponsors: (coupon code RNP20) (Coupon Code Remotenopressure) Episode Links:
This week fly fishing podcast host Jeff Troutman talks with David Hartlin. David was introduced to fly fishing, specifically Wild Atlantic Salmon by my late grandfather at the age of 8 years old and their relationship, like many in the fly fishing community, was extremely close and memorable. “Hooking and landing my first Chromer on a dry fly, tipping the scales at around 15 lbs. I can still remember my legs shaking so bad as my grandfather laughed about it with joy! And just like that we Safely released her to finish the journey to the spawning grounds. Since then my grandfather has passed away and I’ve made a career of chasing these amazing migrators over the last 21 years”- David Hartlin David is a freelance guide on the West Coast of Newfoundland with a program on 9 different rivers from June thru mid-July before leaving and following the migration north each season. During the winter off-season David can be found at his fly tying desk or casting crab patterns on the flats in Cuba. Episode Links: Sponsors: (coupon code RNP20) (Coupon Code Remotenopressure) David’s Links: davidhartlin41@gmail.com
This week Remote. No Pressure. fly fishing podcast host Jeff Troutman talks with Katie Burgert. Katie Burgert grew up fishing the warm water rivers of PA but now spends most of her time chasing trout in the mountain streams and lakes of CO. Getting away from the crowds by hiking into the backcountry is her favorite way to fish, and she used that passion to start a website dedicated to backcountry fly fishing called Fish Untamed. She also hosts the Fish Untamed Podcast, which covers all things fly fishing. Sponsors: (coupon code RNP20) (Coupon Code Remotenopressure) Katie’s Links:
This week Jeff and Bill talk fly fishing, holidays and catfishing with a ziplock back of Gravy train. Sponsor Links: Discount Code (RNP20) Discount Code (Remotenopressure) In Other News Link:
This week Jeff takes a minute to say thanks! It’s been a great year with family, friends and fly fishing. Special thanks to our sponsors: (Discount Code RNP20) (Discount Code RemoteNo Pressure) (Discount Code Remote15)
This week fly fishing podcast host Jeff Troutman sits down and talk with Jon Piacquadio owner of Zen Fly Art. The reason Jeff sat down with John is because of John’s approach to both fishing and life. “Mindfulness and meditation is something that had become important to me in the last couple of years... especially the concept of accepting the present moment as a means of reducing suffering. I had come to realize that fly fishing and fly tying had always been an active meditation that keeps me grounded in the present. No matter where my head is, fishing and tying had the ability to ground.” - John Piacquadio Sponsor Links: Discount Code (RNP20) Discount Code (Remotenopressure) Links:
This week Dan and Ally Earnest sit down and talk with us about fly fishing, family, and their journey into business, Whiskey Leatherworks. After meeting each other in the South East, they decided to pack up everything they own and move to Missoula with nothing more than a dream to live and thrive in the West. “In 2013, Whiskey Leatherworks began with friends brainstorming over a garage workbench, next to a keg of home brew. Our intention then was the same as it is today. We wanted to create a leather goods company of high standards, made here in Montana. Wherever possible we wanted to use American-sourced materials. Our products needed to be rugged and refined, reflecting our love of the American West. These goods had to pair equally with a pheasant hunting trip and sipping whiskey at the local distillery. This was to be a company that brought together family and friends through the love of common values and appreciations.” Sponsor Links: Discount Code (RNP20) Links: Discount Code (REMOTE15)
Shannon Constantinides is a PhD Candidate at Florida Atlantic University, where she specializes in using advanced applied biostatistics to study population health and healthcare economics. As a family nurse practitioner, Shannon has spent most of her career in orthopedics and sports medicine, caring for individuals across the spectrum: weekend warriors, high school to professional athletes, and members of the US Olympic and Paralympic teams. Prior to becoming a nurse practitioner, Shannon was an officer in the United States Air Force and served as a nurse in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. As a native of Colorado, Shannon is an avid outdoor enthusiast. She summited her first “14er” when she was only 7, and strives to spend part of each day outdoors. Shannon was introduced to fly fishing by her husband, Dr. Alex Constantinides, and together, the two have been lucky enough to travel the world fly fishing. While she enjoys the technical challenge of dry fly fishing for trout in small alpine streams, her passion is salt water fly fishing - especially bone fishing, which is her favorite! Shannon also enjoys mountain biking and kayaking (especially kayak fishing) with her husband and spending time with their fishing puppy, Brookie (like the trout). To date, Shannon will likely be the least skilled angler on the podcast, but will likely be one of the most enthusiastic! Any guide who has fished with Shannon will tell you a few things: 1) she always packs a great lunch for everyone on the boat (guides included), 2) she WILL interrogate the guide about his or her personal life (“don’t try to resist it” was a quote from one guide-turned-friend), and 3) there is a high likelihood someone is going to get tagged with one of her stray casts! Shannon has been featured in the Palm Beach Coastal Angler magazine, not just once, but twice! And, she is also known for her uncanny ability to catch the littlest of fish! (Code RNP20 at check out)
This week Jeff talks with the David Moskowitz, Executive Director of the David talks with us about their organization and his journey into fly fishing and why he believes it's important to advocate for wild fish and fisheries. The Conservation Angler is a watch-dog organization that holds public agencies, countries and nations accountable for protecting and conserving wild fish for present and future generations - using all legal, administrative and political means necessary to prevent the extinction and to foster a long-term recovery of wild steelhead, salmon, trout and char to fishable and ultimately, harvestable abundance. Episode Links: Sponsors: (Discount Code RNP20)
This week Remote. No Pressure. Fly Fishing Podcast host Jeff Troutman talks with Brad Boone. Dr. Boon currently serves as the Medical Director for Vascular Surgical Services at Heart Hospital of Austin at St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Austin Chapter of HeartGift Foundation. Needless to say Brad has a pretty intense job. He found fly fishing when he was kid fishing ponds in Mississippi and has used it as a tool to help him manage stress and get plugged into a community. Aaron is also active with the . You can often find him on Brushy Creek in between rounds fishing with and Special thanks to for the introduction! https://www.instagram.com/panther_branch_bugs/ http://cbarclayflyrods.com/ Sponsors: www.delifreshdesign.com (RNP20 discount code) www.manscaped.com (remotenopressure)
This week Remote. No Pressure. host Jeff Troutman talks with Justin Witt. Justin Witt is a philosophically disabled fly tier who spends six months of every year running his , and the other six months wandering the world with his wife and young daughter looking for new places to fish and worrying about the meaning of life. Previous works of his have appeared in a variety of publications including , , and . Justin was also the the winner of the Remote. No Pressure. writing contest with his story The Thing About Jake. His short story was also illustrated by the talented Katherine Bell McClure. Katherine Bell McClure is an award winning Atlanta based mixed media artist whose work can be seen in the gallery, by appointment in her own studio, or online at . She lives in Buckhead with her husband, two children, and lots and lots of animals. Episode Links: Sponsors: (RNP20 discount code at check out) (remotenopressure discount code at checkout)
This week we talk with Iowa farmer Holden Asmus about his story "Stream of Dreams." He was the second prize winner in our short story contest. He talks about his story, fly fishing in Iowa and what farmers are doing to protect our water! An excellent episode. Check him out on Instagram Sponsors: Discount Code RNP20 at checkout discount code REMOTENOPRESSURE for 20% off and free shipping
This week Jeff talks with the Joe and Tony over at With a goal to educate and inspire fly anglers, Tony and Joe has set up some excellent social accounts that represent the fly fishing and it's community very well. "Fly fishing in itself is a culture that we feel needs to be promoted, protected, and preserved." - Fly Waters . They offering our listeners 20% and free shipping with the discount code remotenopressure at checkout They're offering 20% off at checkout with the discount code RNP20 at checkout!
Another hilarious episode with Bill and I! This week we announce the winners of our short story contest, talk about our upcoming time off and give details about the halloween video contest. Like last year, we’ll be taking off to prepare for next season and we could not be more excited! So many big things happening around here, it’s going to be hard to contain ourselves and not launch season three early! In our off season we’ll still be sending out our newsletter, so if you haven’t already signed up do it today! . Ever wonder what we edit out of our episodes? What to know what’s behind the “beeps?” Season three we’ll be publishing our episodes unedited exclusively on our YouTube channel. YouTube will be a major part of next season, so if you haven’t subscribed to our channel do it now. Believe me it will be worth it! . To be honest this will probably be the hardest two months of my year because I absolutely love hosting this podcast and being behind the microphone. I can’t believe how far we’ve come from the crappy little card table to where we are now. Thank you all for listening to our show and being part of the RNP family. Season three launches October 6th and we’re all extremely excited! Until then stay in touch with our mailing list and follow us as we launch into our best season! Tight lines and tons of gratitude! Jeff
This week Jeff interviews country artist Thomas Fountain. In November 2016 Thomas released his hit “Sometimes God Whispers” landing him the number on voted up and coming local artist. He’s shared the stage with artist like Travis Tritt, Dwight Yoakum, Charlie Daniels and Chris Stapleton, but when he steps off the stage he finds inspiration in the outdoors.
This week Jeff talks with builder Dave Zielinski. After seeing his film Jeff had to talk to him! Check out this week's episode and listen to how and why Dave chose to build a wooden drift boat to coincide with the 17 year cicada hatch.
This week Jeff talks with Justin Carganini. Located in the Twin Cities of Minnesota, Carf is a freelance videographer, photographer and editor and we reached out to him because of some of the great content he puts out on social media. An excellent guest! Here are a few of his links worth checking out!
Does preference matter? This week, Jeff and Bill talk about the writing contest and about RNP’s open and accepting values. Not here to judge or argue nature vs. nurture, but here for everyone. We do, however, believe your preferences have a lot to do with your environment and how you were raised. So whether you choose Tenkara, dry flies, spey or maybe you experimented with spinning gear that one time back in college, we still love you and accept you the way you are. Enjoy the show.
This week, Jeff talks with Chicago native Robert Tomes about the historical in Chicago and fly fishing for Muskie! World’s Fair of 1893 brought people from around the country to the Windy City. This was the year the first ever “Open To The World Scientific Angling Tournament,” was held. This put Chicago on the map for the sport of tournament casting. Over the years, this pier and competition has drawn thousands of tourists and has helped usher in new equipment and techniques of all aspects, essentially changing the course of angling history. Today it’s changing the course of a different type: children’s history. Robert Tomes is passionate about teaching and introducing youngsters in Chicago to the joy of fly fishing and casting on this very same pier (they also use spinning gear, but we’ll let them slide). Below you’ll find a link that gives you a lengthy history and information about the program. Muskie. A species of fish that Robert knows a lot about. You can say he wrote the book on it, because…..he did! Published by Wild River Press, Tomes book has sold many copies and has introduced unknowing anglers to the joy of fly fishing for Muskie. Tomes talks about techniques and describes in detail the behavior and aggressiveness of the allusive species. An excellent episode!
This week Jeff and Bill shoot the breeze and announce their first ever RNP short story contest. Winners will be awarded with items from our sponsors at , and more! Submissions are due on or before July 21st and winners will be announced on our August 4th episode. Winners will have their stories published on our blog and mailing list and will be interviewed on our podcast. We're super excited about hearing your great stories!
This week Jeff interviews RNP listener and film maker, Alex Charlton. Charlton and recently released their film, . The small riverside town of Ohiopyle, located along the Youghiogheny river, is a 135-mile long tributary of the Monongahela. Stone Road Media set out to tell a story about the river and the anglers who fish the Youghiogheny river watershed. It’s not just a story about a river, but it’s a story of how a river contributes to the life of both the anglers and their small town.
This week we take a break from our normal format. Jeff and Bill sit down and talk about life, fly fishing and insecurities when fly fishing with pros. A different and funny episode.
This week, Jeff talks Landon Dekeyser host of . His podcast covers all types of fishing, including fly fishing. Landon is also extremely passionate about conservation serving on the board for the . You can check out his podcast on most podcast platforms or on his website
This week Jeff talks with Taylor Ridderbusch, the Great Lakes Organizer for Trout Unlimited. He works to educate TU membership on legislative issues in the Great Lakes Basin and connect members with their legislators. His efforts focus on the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, Asian carp, net-pen aquaculture, conservation funding and public lands. He grew up in Northern Wisconsin hunting, fishing and camping and now lives in East Lansing, MI.
This episode we recap our visit with the . Bill and I had a great time and people at the Pittsburgh chapters were incredibly nice and welcoming! Check out our story and hear some tunes. We look forward to visiting them again soon.
This week Jeff talks with Mike Tayloe. “Tayloe” as he’s known by, has been involved in pre-hospital emergency care for the past two decades focusing on remote and wilderness medicine. As director of operations and co-founder of he has provided remote medical services from Mount Everest to Antarctica. Tayloe guides for several fly fishing outfitters in Colorado and for Lakutaia Heli Fishing in Cape Horn-Patagonia, Chile. Tayloe has combined his passion for fishing with his profession as a wilderness and remote paramedic and educator to create a comprehensive, fun and important service for the fly fishing industry and community.
This week Jeff talks with Cameron Cushman, a filmmaker and avid fly fisherman. He lives in South Florida and travels the country in search of various fish species living in their native environments, from saltwater to high mountain streams. His recent video, , documented him and a companion fishing for native species of trout in the southwest. Cameron’s video helped bring the native fish message to a younger audience and was the first in a series of native fish videos he is planning to release. Cameron discovered fly fishing while stationed in Alaska as an Army Infantryman, and immediately became obsessed with the sport. Several years later after retiring from the service, Cameron’s passion for fly fishing grew and he began to establish himself in the fly fishing scene. Cameron also shares his passion for fly fishing and native fish with others, introducing them to the sport by sharing his experience, techniques, and on the water knowledge. Cameron suffers from a chronic disease called which affects his ability to digest food and properly empty his stomach. This has led him to advocate for others suffering with chronic illnesses by using personal experience and motivational speaking. Cameron contributes his passion for fly fishing and native fish as a way to help him deal with the realities of living with a chronic disease. He can be reached at c and followed on Instagram at @cameroncush
This week, Jeff talks with Brooklyn-based guitarist and songwriter . Along with touring the world with his band , Jon is also an avid outdoorsman and fly angler. Growing up, Jon cut his fly chops nymphing on New Jersey streams. Highlights of his career include the release of their new album Motel La Grange and having the pleasure of sharing the stage with Tedeschi Trucks, Amy Helm, John Moreland, Lukas Nelson and many more. Along with playing with his current band, Jon is also working on a solo project to be released this year. An excellent interview and a great guy!
This week, Jeff talks to Woody Platt from the Grammy Award winning bluegrass band . Formed in 2000, the Steep Canyon Rangers have blazed their own trail, weaving elements of folk rock, pop, country and traditional blue grass. They’ve also collaborated with artist like Larry Campbell, Jerry Douglas and legendary producer Joe Henry. Before The Steep Canyon Rangers, Woody was a fishing guide in his native North Carolina where he continues to guide to this day. It was fly fishing that connected Woody to comedian . For more than a decade, the Steep Canyon Rangers and Steve Martin have toured the world and it all started with fly fishing. One more thing……their new album Out In The Open is uniquely raw and recorded in a traditional bluegrass way, live and in the round. You have to check out the song Going Midwest based on the book The Great Gatsby. Also, they cover the Dylan tune Let Me Die In My Footsteps. Unbelievable cover!
This week we talk with award-winning , songwriter and performer Michael Crittenden –founder and frontman for folk-rock’s – who has deep roots in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and a biding passion for music that’s earned him widespread praise as an in-demand producer, player, studio owner and collaborator. A graduate of the in Boston, Mass., Michael has performed most of his life, sharing stages with the likes of John McVey, Todd Rundgren, Shawn Mullins, Jonatha Brooke, Hootie & the Blowfish, The Doobie Brothers, Peter Frampton and Kenny Wayne Shepard, among others. Michael's songs have been heard on radio stations across the country as well as on MTV, ABC and PAXnet television. He was honored as Producer of the Year at WYCE’s Jammie Awards in 2013, after previously winning Jammies for Album of the Year (2002 and 2009) and Song of the Year (2009). He’s also a past recipient of an ASCAP Songwriters Award, two Billboard songwriting awards and an InterActivist Award from Los Angeles Based META Association. Michael also has served on the instructional staff at the prestigious Lamb’s Retreat for Songwriters and Mackinac Island Songwriter's Workshop. Beyond writing and performing, Michael, aka, “The Colonel,” is owner of , a Grand Rapids recording studio and publishing company. He has produced recordings and collaborated with many artists, including Pop Evil, The Accidentals, Ralston Bowles, Drew Nelson, Cary Cooper, Larry McCray, Brian VanderArk, Hello Dave, Kimber Cleveland, Spencer Mulder, Ed Dupas and a long list of others. And his fierce love for the Michigan outdoors and fishing not only provides a meditative respite from the hubbub of modern life, but inspiration for his music and his philosophy of life. “Sometimes, I just like to be out in nature and open up my senses to what’s going on around me. That’s a very spiritual time for me,” Michael once told The Grand Rapids Press. “In life, you’re trying to stay in tune with what’s going on around you, with what’s happening right in front of your eyes every day. A lot of it is pretty awesome, and a lot of it we let go by because we’re not paying attention.”
Growing up in the suburbs of Chicago Phil played hockey and fished his local ponds. Phil combines his love for community and love for fly fishing with coffee. A couple of years back Phil launched out on his own and started Sandhill Coffee. Their mission at Sandhill is to provide customers with an ethical and environmentally conscious experience. “No matter our hobbies or backgrounds, so many of us start our day with a cup of coffee. It’s easy to overlook such a simple staple, and yet, coffee brings us together. Adventures are started over a cup of coffee. Stories are shared. Friendships are forged. Days are launched and memories are made.” -Phil Wingo Not only is Phil a passionate fly angler and entrepreneur, but his company Sandhill Coffee is a sponsor of the Remote. No Pressure. fly fishing podcast and we’re so happy to have them join us on our journey!
This week Remote. No Pressure. goes international as Jeff Interviews 56 year old neurosurgeon Gerald Veekmans. The husband and father of three children offsets his stressful job with fly fishing. Every year Gerald and his buddy travel abroad from the Seychelles to Mongolia and even Montana. This interview will make any American really appreciate the public lands that we have access to.
This week interviewed the Editor-In-Chief of . Jen has been seen on NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt, featured in many media outlets including Outside Magazine, The New York Times, Trout Magazine and Blue Ridge Outdoors, who named her one of six women who are revolutionizing the fly fishing industry. In addition, she can be heard on podcasts with Orvis, The Woman Angler and Adventurer, The Kayak Fishing Show, The 12th Story, The Itinerant Angler, Fish on the Brain and others. She is a member of the Board of Directors for and member of the Board of Directors for . When not on the water, she spends her time empowering women in the sport, teaching fly tying and flycasting clinics, speaking nationwide, and devoting her time to conservation efforts through nonprofits. A sounding board for women in this currently male-dominated sport, Jen has created a home base for women worldwide through DUN to connect and engage in the art of fly fishing.
Ann Miller has been fishing her entire life, but can now say that she has been exclusively fly fishing for more than half that time. A life member of Fly Fishers International and Trout Unlimited, she decided to become more active in the Great Lakes Council of the FFI over 20 years ago, becoming editor of the now defunct newsletter, The Leader. Editing quickly lead to writing, and before long she was penning essays for other publications. Tom Helgeson encouraged her to submit her work to Midwest Fly Fishing, and soon she was writing her own bimonthly column, Natural Settings, for the magazine. Ann’s most recent project stemmed from her love of fly fishing and teaching. While teaching beginning and intermediate fly fishing schools, she became frustrated with the lack of comprehensive Midwest information on insect hatches, taxonomy, behavior, and flies to match them. An aquatic biologist, she decided to tackle the world of bugs head on, and the result is the . The field guide was published in January, 2012 by Frank Amato Publications. In addition to writing, Ann is a founder and current president of Flygirls, an organization whose purpose is to help women become involved in fly fishing. The club was founded in 1996 and continues in its purpose to teach women to fly fish as well as provide fly fishing and fly tying outings in Michigan and beyond. More information on Flygirls can be found at .
Not long after his parents bought him his first guitar in the early 80’s, packed up his clothes and gear and headed north to the Windy City. After hearing Muddy Waters and seeing movies like the Blues Brothers, Keith couldn’t help but chase down his dream of playing blues for a living. Shortly after his arrival in Chicago, he was spending the nights at the city’s greatest blues clubs, as well as some of its most obscure and down-home West Side haunts, meeting the best of the city’s blues musicians. Whatever Keith does he goes all in and when he found fly fishing it was no exception. He’s a passionate fly angler and calls the Driftless his home waters.
Michigan-born songwriter joins us for a conversation on fly fishing, music and the progression of life. The world traveler has performed internationally with artists like Melissa Etheridge, Edward McCain and John Gorka. Drew’s songwriting ability is amazing and I could go on and on about his musical accomplishments, but after we started talking I realized the interview and Drew was about so much more. Drew brings insights about life. He’s been through some crap and has come out the other side walking with a limp, but still walking. He questions life, religion and societal norms. He doesn’t see black and white, but lives in the gray and living in the gray, I believe, is the catalyst for his artistic excellence. Drew also makes custom furniture in his studio in Ada Michigan and like all of the art he creates, it’s excellent.
This week we talk with 33 year old musician and fly angler . After a stressful and suffocating job in the insurance industry, Grant decided to pursue fishing and music full time. After Edgar Diaz (Season 2 Episode 3) asked Grant to provide some music for a video he was producing for Sightline Edgar asked him to come on board as a . He is also a rep for Rainy’s Flies. “It’s a daily grind, like anything good in this world, to stay afloat. I’m blessed to have a great music booking agent, Ken Welker of 13th floor music, who keeps me busy playing music and I have great brands to keep me busy when I’m not playing music. I’ve been very fortunate meet many great people in both industries and forge lifelong friendships. That’s the most important aspect to me. The people that makes this journey worthwhile. It’s a balanced life and one that I couldn’t dreamed up any better. “ We are very grateful that Grant took some time for us on the Remote. No Pressure. Podcast!
Creative fly tier and avid angler Clark (Cheech) Pierce spends a little time with us on the Remote. No Pressure. podcast. He talks with us about his journey with his company and how they’ve grown a simple into a fly tying empire. Cheech enjoys the creative side of tying and enjoys making patterns out of unique materials. His flies have been featured in magazines This Is Fly, Southwest Flyfishing, Fly Tyer and more.
I reached out to Dr. Alex like I do most of our guests. He had an interesting Instagram feed and appeared to have a great story. A fly fishing doctor who is not only a family physician, but stands ringside at mixed martial arts events to ensure no one dies. I figured blood, gore and dry flies would make for a great episode and I was not disappointed! As we wrapped up, I thanked Dr. Alex for being on the show and asked him how he could be contacted. He began to tell me about his foundation. After losing his wife and three daughters, Dr. Alex established the , something that has become his passion. I’ve never been part of a community so full of genuine people who are eager to make a difference; not just on the water, but in humanity. Thank you, Dr. Alex! “ invests in families connected with the international adoption community. Drawing from the foundation’s reservoir, we bridge the financial gap to assist parents in bringing orphaned children home. We also offer aid to parents shouldering significant medical expenses as they endeavor to bring their youngsters to full physical health. And finally, Never Alone provides financial assistance allowing families to access the unique post-placement services and support that help children with adoption challenges learn to be born in their parents’ hearts.”
Rivers and streams once occupied by tweed fishing jackets and bamboo creels have been flooded with flat bill caps and tattoos. No doubt we’ve seen a shift in the demographic of fly, but is this the future? This week on the Remote. No Pressure. podcast we talk with KC Badger. He has a passion for BMX, Motocross and most of all fly fishing. He gives us an insight into the life of a passionate fly angling millennial and insight into the future of the sport.
This week we talk with photographer and content creator Douglas Paton. With over 15 years as a writer, Douglas has become an expert in telling engaging stories and explaining things to people in ways they can relate to and understand. He’s had fishing articles featured on the , his own website and has produced educational content for some of the top educational publishers in the world like Scholastic Canada, Pearson Education and Nelson Education. He’s also had the pleasure of working for some great smaller publishers as well. An excellent interview!
This week we talk with Michigander John Arens about our need for quality relationships. What better way to build them than at trout camp? John is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and he brings his love for the fly fishing and his experiences with Reality Therapy to the Remote. No Pressure. community. "My approach is a form or Cognitive Behavioral therapy called "Reality Therapy". It focuses on what you as the client want and evaluating how to get it. Reality therapy places a high importance on relationships and the role they play in our overall happiness."-John
This week we talk with Michael Williams of . After studying Art Education at Michigan State University, Williams went on to teach near the rivers of North-East Michigan. It wasn’t until one of his students asked him to draw a Rapala that he really started tp pursue art for himself again. “I found that I really had a great time with not only the process of creating these images, but also sharing my work with others, which was something I typically didn’t care to do. My classroom and kitchen table became littered with drawings of my favorite flies and lures, covered in Sharpies and watercolors.” His love for fly fishing and art started around the same time in his life, when he was a kid. The name Green Bus Designs was inspired by the Green Bus he would stay in at trout camp with his Grandpa on the Big Two Hearted River. Michael is a proud father, a passionate educator and a very talented artist.
This week we talk with award winning cinematographer and photographer, Bryan Gregson. Based out of Bozeman,Bryan probably spends more time out of the country than he does in Montana. Bryan's work has graced the covers of some of our favorite magazines, used in ads for some of fly fishing's best companies and was even featured in an ad for Volvo. . “As a traveling photographer, my life is carried in my pack. The world is my studio, nature is my subject, and adventure and exploration are my motivation. To me, life is about experiencing those moments first hand.”-Bryan
Host of the World Fishing Network's flagship production, Hookin' Up, Mariko Izumi talks with us about growing up in the fishing business, building a name for herself and the Fly Fishing Film Tour Canada.
This week we talk with Cameron Mortenson. Husband, father and dedicated "Glass Geek." Over the last ten year Cameron has been documenting the rise of fiberglass fly rods, sharing his personal fly fishing journals and photos on his blog . "I strive to provide readers with original content that is informative and enjoyable to read which includes interviews, press releases, gear reviews, photography, videos, and along with occasional contests and gear giveaways."- Cameron Mortenson
This is our second and final installment of "Stories With Bear." Wylde Bill and I traveled up north to sit around the campfire with to visit the legendary "Bear" Andrews. Michigan native Jeff “Bear” Andrews has been fly fishing and tying flies for nearly 50 years and has set 3 IGFA World Records for Brook trout during his 27 years of fishing Labrador. Bear travels around the globe sharing his tying skills through demonstrations and classes and has taught thousands of people to tie flies. Bear’s extensive fly tying background has led to the creation of some of the world's best carp patterns.
Last year I was invited on the with this week’s guest Drew De Vries. It was kind of strange being on the other side of them mic, but Drew was an excellent host. Now it’s his turn! We recorded this week’s episode late last fall and we’ve been looking forward to publishing it ever since! We discuss the creation of his podcast and talk about his fly fishing adventure out west. From Drew: I was raised in Jenison, MI where I attended school before earning a degree in Recreation from Calvin College in Grand Rapids. Some facts about me: -I’ve eaten sparrow, frog, and sheep intestines. -Learned to ski on a pair of “Nugget 97’s”. -Once invited to dance with the Navajo during tribal festival. -Lived in a “van, down by the river”. -Caught an albatross on a spinning rig in the Gulf. -When counting prior jobs, I use all my fingers, and some toes. -My brother-in-law dubs me a “glutton-for-experience”. -Love business, allergic to cubicles. -Adventure’s always been my reset. I’m a husband, father, writer, and hopeless gear junky. I love a good story, and can’t wait to hear yours!
Michigan native Jeff “Bear” Andrews has been fly fishing and tying flies for 48 years. Bear travels around the globe sharing his tying skills through demonstrations and classes and has taught thousands of people to tie flies. Bear’s extensive fly tying background has led to the creation of some of the world's best carp patterns. Bear has set 3 IGFA World Records for Brook trout during his 27 years of fishing Labrador. Since 2000, Bear’s flies have been available in fly shops through the Umpqua Feather Merchants Fly Tyers Royalty Program. Currently Bear works as a Fly Fishing guide in Michigan guiding for trout, salmon, steelhead, and carp on the fly. In 1998 he was the recipient of the , the highest honor bestowed upon a fly tyer by the Federation of Fly Fishers.
Very excited to have last year’s audio engineer JP Murphy on the podcast. I met Murph at a fly fishing show last year and we hit it off. An excellent fly angler and a great human being, it is an honor to have this up and comer on the show!
Aaron Reed is an award-winning outdoor writer and Army veteran. He currently splits his time between his native Texas Gulf coast, where he drives a tugboat, and his home near the banks of the San Gabriel River in Georgetown, Texas. When he is not working, chances are you can find him knee-deep in a stream somewhere around Austin, often with his wife and one or more of his three boys, trying like heck to become a better fly fisherman. His book " will be released by Imbrifex Books in March, 2020. A party to celebrate its publication will be held at a fly fishing hang-out in the greater Austin area on March 3, 2020. Drinks and gourmet hors d’oeuvres will be served. All are welcome. More information about the launch party and pre-order information will be available soon. One of the very first emails I received from a listener was from this week’s guest Aaron Reed. I wish I could copy and paste the email he sent in this blog post or maybe recall some sort of quote that was inspiring to me to move forward with the podcast, but my bad memory and less than stellar email skills have left me nothing. I suppose like most good friendships, it’s hard to remember how they started. His words of encouragement have been a salve to the wounds of this insecure podcast host who started out with no a clue to what he was doing and did not know if anyone would even listen to what he had to say. Over the last year and half Aaron and I have corresponded and he’s made introductions and recommendations for some great guests that I otherwise would not have been able to make. Thank you Aaron.
Merrill "Little Red" Robinson, a native Texan and born and raised in Austin, is a redheaded sportswoman who heeds the call to hunt, fly fish, hike, advocate for public land and water access, promote the conservation of our nation's wildlife, land, waterways, and fish, and for anything and everything outdoors. A graduate of the University of Mississippi, better known as "Ole Miss," Robinson initially went to college to become a sideline reporter and sports broadcaster. However, she changed course and earned a degree in print journalism with a specialization in public relations. Founder and owner of an outdoor industry public relations and marketing company, , located in Austin, Texas, Robinson works alongside a small creative team of outdoor enthusiasts who specialize in public relations, marketing, social media, branding, photography, web development, and graphic design. In preparation for a black bear hunt in the Gila National Forest of New Mexico, Robinson set out to purchase as much women's gear as possible. Much to her disappointment, she found little to no women's gear that fit right, was manufactured for durability, and the majority of the options had unnecessary colors such as pink or purple in the camouflage patterns. A few months after she returned home from her successful hunt, she started the Little Red Sportslist campaign. is a women's hunting and fishing campaign. The campaign is a detailed list of wild game and fish that Robinson will be hunting and fishing for, and she has taken on the challenge of utilizing only women's gear. The mission is to publicize the available equipment and gear for women in the outdoor market, to help women feel more comfortable in hunting culture, as well as educate women on the importance of the conservation of our wildlife, fish, waterways, and public land and water access. Robinson has already begun to help women get more involved in the outdoors by creating an all-female Facebook group called . The group is filled with women who love to hunt, fish, hike, trail run, camp, and just be outdoors. We're a group of Sportswomen across the globe uniting to empower and encourage each other in the outdoors.
Treating insomnia after a long day working for NASA, this Alabama resident finds solace in the embrace of his fly tying vise. Brandon, an Engineering Technician, works with NASA on different tools and implements used in and out of space. It’s a stressful job, but he’s found his niche and passion with his fiberglass rod and tying small deer hair bugs and downsized streamers. An excellent guest and a great interview.
This week we talk with Edgar Diaz, founder of Sight Line Provisions. As an artist he traveled from one art show to another scratching by while running down a dream. Then he found fly fishing and the two worlds collided giving birth to what we know as Sight Line Provisions. His bracelets are worn by thousands of anglers and his brand continues to grow at a rapid pace.
In our first season we spoke with Deli Fresh Design owner Ross White about his company and what drove him to start his business. “Behind every DFD bag is the idea that simple gear allows you to fish more. This notion grew from my passion for good design. Growing up hiking, camping and fishing in Connecticut and Colorado have contributed to this philosophy. As someone who makes fly fishing gear, I have a responsibility to help protect the environment. By using materials made from plastic waste and by repurposing climbing rope and sail material in my bags, I hope to be a part of the solution rather than the problem.” We could not agree more! After throwing away my fishing vest and switching to his sling pack my fishing life has never been the same. We’ve partnered with DFD to produce some exclusive sling packs, beer koozies and streamer wallets just for our listeners and you can check them out on our website at www.remotenopressure.com
Kayla was Born and raised in small farm town in Minnesota. She is the second oldest of 7 girls (yes that is right all girls!) With her dad having no sons he really honed in and jumped at the opportunity when Kayla showed the slightest bit of interest in the outdoors and they became fishing and hunting buddies quick. She spent her youth fishing and hunting all over Minnesota but it wasn’t until She was 24 that she found her love for Fly Fishing. This was also the time she finally ventured out of her home state and explored some new waters and lands and moved to Portland OR. When not on the water you can find Kayla enjoying one of her other hobbies she enjoys in life - Playing Music (ukulele and Banjo), painting, embroidery, and riding her dirt bike through the thick, lush, fern filled forests in the PNW.
This week we talk with life-long angler April Vokey. Fishing as a toddler and saving money to buy lure in elementary school, her passion truly began at a young age. April’s writing has been featured in numerous industry leading publications, she’s had her own series on the World Fishing Network, and now she hosts her own podcast, . Never afraid to stay true to herself, April has carved her own space in the fly-fishing world as a well-respected and recognizable voice.
This week we talk with Chris Barclay from the He's a designer and maker of fine small batch fiberglass fly rods and also builds rods on a custom basis upon client request on a wide variety of blanks and materials. Chris also owns a line of fiberglass rod blanks that he designed and made by a well respected and high quality blank manufacturer. He's also a fellow Texan....no that's not intentional!
This week on the Remote. No Pressure. Podcast we talk with the head distiller at about his blog what makes a good whiskey and of course Willie Nelson! Davin Topel shares with us his inspirational story about how he turned his passions of fly fishing and whiskey into a full-time job. Hang on to your hats….this is a good one!
This week we talk with a fishing guide out of the in Canyon Lake, Texas. Paul has an unbelievable passion for fly fishing and that only grew after narrowly escaping death while fighting brain cancer. Paul shares stories about his background growing up in Los Angeles and his evolution from street fishing to fly fishing. An excellent episode!
This week we chat with fly angler and chef . Charged with 2400 volts of electricity, Eduardo lost his arm, ribs, muscle mass and nearly his life. However, it’s not what happened to him 3 miles in the backwoods of Montana that makes him interesting; it’s the way he responded to the disaster. It wasn’t too long after the accident that Eduardo taught himself how to fish, cook and experience life to it’s fullest. Founder of , Eduardo attempts to balance his life of entrepreneurship, cooking, motivational speaking and fly fishing. His story was featured in the film which is available on Itunes, Amazon and Vimeo. An excellent interview!
When I was 9 I received a fly tying kit for Christmas or my birthday and dabbled in the technique but never had it fully introduced to me. As I grew up I was rebellious and found drugs and alcohol as an escape. This led me to many years of hardship and chaos. But there was always fishing, my dad knew that if he fished with me I wouldn't do drugs or drink. In high school, my nickname was catfish because I used to go to keggers at the lake and would always bring my fishing gear That all changed when I graduated high school and left for an unsuccessful career n the marine corp. It was during this time that my father was killed in an automobile crash. I drank and smoked my way out of that career path. I picked up the construction trades and fished and drank my adult life away. When I was 38 I had had enough and found a group of people to help me recover from my alcoholism. One of them suggested that I find a hobby to take my mind off of drinking, something that the drinking had taken away. I remember how fondly I was of fishing and began to fish in earnest again. One day I saw a guy nymphing for half pounders on the trinity river and I was fascinated and hooked. I stopped spin fishing that day and went and bought a fly rod and set up the next day. Soon after I decided that I should tye my own flies and the rest is history. It was soon after I became married and moved back to central California, I found a fly fishing club in Tracy California and was taught how to tie proper by some highly talented tyers. In 2010 my ex wife was offered a job in Idaho Falls. I jumped at the chance to move to a place close to so many blue-ribbon streams! After a few years there I was approached by the and asked about visiting east Idaho. that led to the now famous movie,. that movie changed so many peoples lives. I continued to fish until late 2015. I was involved in a near fatal auto accident. I have since recovered and am slowly getting back into fishing and tying again.
Matt Smythe enlisted in the Army as a senior in high school at the medium-rare age of 17, serving for 8 years before heading home to grow his hair long on top and change majors 7 times in college. Back in the late 90s, as an undergrad, he was hired as the diener at Genesee Hospital in Rochester, NY. Over the course of a year he performed 56 autopsies and removed 11 brains from the skulls of their previous owners to be fixed in formalin and scrutinized by Pathologists. Matt also worked at an environmental chem lab, as a bouncer at a college bar, and coached high school varsity lacrosse. After earning a Master’s in poetry, having three kids, and learning how to cast a fly rod, he discovered the joys of writing advertising copy and blogging and wound up placing work in the Fly Fish Journal, Drake, SCOF, Revive, Midcurrent, and a handful of other non-fishing-related magazines and journals. Matt is now the Communications Director for the American Fly Fishing Trade Association and lives with his family and a couple dogs in the Finger Lakes Region of Western NY.
Heather Hodson works hard to play even harder. If she's not saving lives as a Critical Care RN, you’ll find her traveling the country in search of new water to fish, hosting outings for women throughout the west, and teaching fly fishing classes. Heather founded in hopes of building a community, sharing knowledge and giving back to various fishing and conservation groups. Heather currently holds the position of . Her passion for conservation, getting women involved in fly fishing, and enthusiasm to think outside the box is infectious.
There I was. 340 lbs. The thought of loosing weight would make me sweat. Heck, breathing would make me sweat. To be fair, I was down 20 lbs from my heaviest 7 years prior. Due to experimenting with a diet pill that would make you crap yourself if you weren’t careful. It was supposed to help you train yourself from eating greasy, fatty foods, but I didn’t use it that way. I just learned to never trust a fart. I needed to find another way to do this. I needed to find a new way of life. This old one wasn’t working out so hot for my health. Back in my 20’s, after frequent knee injuries, panic attacks, and other health issues, I was placed on blood pressure medication, and temporarily on anti anxiety pills (clonazepam), with the understanding it was temporary, and I would go see a counselor. The counselor helped get me off the me off clonazepam, but the anxiety continued. So I would self medicate when needed with alcohol. The weeks rolled into months, and the pounds began to melt away! One year later I celebrated loosing my 100th pound, by getting hammered! (jokes) It was a quiet celebration. But definitely a personal victory that I cherish. It wasn’t until July of 2017, that i went on my first camping hike, that changed my life. But the beauty of the trail… The beauty of nature… Nothing compared to being in the woods. Nothing compared to the sound of the river next to our camp. That same summer I took up fly fishing as well.”
Sara Camiscioni is the founder and coach at , a strength and nutrition coaching biz designed to empower folks with the tools they need to live their strongest life. Sara's also the Director of the Women's Fly Fishing Program at Arbor Anglers in Golden, Colorado. With a knack for bringing together strong fishy women, Sara shares the journey that brought her to the water in hopes that it'll empower and inspire other women to go after the things they want.
Join us this week as we talk with Kyle Wilkinson. We wanted to highlight a first year river guide, learn what he had to do to become a guide, how he's feeling going into the game and what he's hoping to learn. We're going to follow up with him later in the season to see how things are going. Excellent interview! "My name is Kyle Wilkinson. I’m a sleep-deprived full-time college student, obsessed part-time fly fishing guide, and a podcast/blogging junkie. If I’m not in school or on the water, I’m at the tying bench listening to podcasts or I’m on my computer writing and reading blogs. I enjoy taking pictures of my outdoor adventures and dipping my toe in videography and editing. Everything I do is in preparation for my next experience on the water. I’m always growing and learning more about the sport that I didn’t know before. I grew up on a small farm with a creek in my backyard, a tiny trickle of water where my fishing gene became fully expressed. As many do, I began fishing with a spinning rod and reel chasing all manners of trout and warm water species (something I still do from time to time), and eventually found myself with a fly rod in my hands. After a vacation to Yellowstone National Park with my father at the age of 14, there was no turning back. We caught loads of trout on flies and had a blast doing it. You could say, dare I mention such an overused cliche, that I was “hooked.” Since that time, I’ve travelled across the state of Washington and even across the country in pursuit of my passion for fly fishing. Although I am also an archery hunter, backpacker, and biker, I’ve spent most of my free time on a variety of challenging and intriguing waters to broaden my knowledge on the sport of fly fishing. There is just something in pursuing a fish with a fly that I am drawn to. I look forward the next step in my angling career as a fly fishing guide. I had the pleasure of watching one of my best friends, another one of the guides at Ellensburg Angler, grow as a fisherman through his experiences guiding last year. He and I have fished quite a bit the last couple seasons, and earlier this year the head guide at Ellensburg Angler asked me if I would be interested in guiding with them part time. I jumped on the opportunity and have been training with the guide crew ever since. All of the guys have decades worth of combined guide experience under their belts, and it’s been a privilege learning from all of them. It’s been an eye-opening experience learning from the guys who spend so much of their time on the water. The way I fish, everything from line and leader setup, reading water, timing hatches, and tweaking fly patterns to become more productive on the water, has completely evolved as result from sharing a boat with these guys. Each of the guides has their own way of fishing and guiding, and I try to incorporate all of what I learn into my own fishing and guiding. Ellensburg Angler received the Orvis Endorsed Outfitter of the Year award in 2016, a testament to the awesome staff that I get to work with. My original plan going into college was to become a high school teacher, like my father, in order to have enough time to hunt and fish on weekends and during extended breaks. I thought this would be a great fit for me, having so much free time to pursue my passion. But as I progressed through my first year of post-high-school education, I realized teaching, specifically in the sciences, just wasn’t for me. I didn’t have enough interest in the teaching itself and had difficulty staying engaged in my classes. Halfway through my second year at my local community college, I decided to change my major from education to digital journalism. This change was possibly the greatest decision I’ve ever made in my education career. I’m enjoying my classes more than ever before, and find ways to implement what I’m learning in the classroom into my passion outside of school. I’ve tailored my classes to benefit my future goals by taking digital photography classes, extensive writing courses, and blogging/social media courses. I have dreams of writing for fly fishing publications, and have already spent time working on my blog, Kyle in the Outside, and on social media outlets under my alias, flybum_101. I hope to continue to blend my education and fly fishing and eventually form a career where I can feel like I’m not even working. I doubt I could have the opportunities I have today without the support from my family, my girlfriend, my close friends, and mentors. Everyone has always been helpful and positive, never telling me I couldn’t do it. I appreciate everyone’s enthusiasm for me as I approach these next steps in my education and angling career."
Born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts. Educated at Hillsdale College in Michigan. Joe has a passion for fishing, traveling, hunting, taking pictures and exploring. He began fishing at 3 years old and saltwater fly fishing for stripers with his dad and his friends on Cape Cod when he was 6. It wasn't until he went to college in Michigan that Joe was introduced to trout fishing. Since college he has spent his time and energy traveling as many places as he can to fish for new species. In 2017 Joe began guiding part time for stripers back home and full time in southern Patagonia for the world's biggest trout. Joe is extremely passionate about the environment and believes that we can make a huge difference as anglers to protect and promote the amazing ecosystems that produce the fish we all are passionate about.
Jako, is not only a filmmaker and photographer but he has been guiding professionally since 2006. Born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa, he completed his B.Com in Marketing from the University of Johannesburg. During his formative years he spent many weekends cultivating his skills, which led to his decision to pursue fishing as a professional career. His move to London, UK, saw him start his fishing career at the prestigious Farlows of Pall Mall, where he continued fishing many of the UK fisheries. Furthermore he worked at Sportfish – participating in various fishing shows including The CLA Game Fair. In just a few years, Capt Jack Productions (Jako Lucas), have already accumulated quite a number of Awards and Industry milestones. Here’s to name but a few: Drake Mag Film Award, Best Fishing – “Gangsters of the Flats 2” Drake Mag Film Award, Best New Film – “Aqua Hulk” SFA SA fly fishing film competition 2012, Best Saltwater Film– “Gangsters of the Flats” Fly Fishing Film Tour 2014 – “320” Fly Fishing Film Tour 2016 – “Chanos Chanos” Drake Mag Film Award, Best Saltwater – “Chanos Chanos” Drake Mag Film Award, Best Story – “Chanos Chanos” Drake Mag Film Award, Movie of the year – “Chanos Chanos” Fly Fishing Film Tour 2017 – Yakutia Drake Mag Film Award, Best Freshwater – Yakutia Fly Fishing Film Tour 2018 – The African Tiger
I’ve been building up this episode over the past few episodes of our podcast and I’m excited to be able to share this news with you! Remote. No Pressure. started behind a small card table on a very outdated Mac computer with zero listeners and zero industry contacts. We didn’t know anyone who could sponsor, underwrite our venture or even encourage us in moving forward. However, we didn’t need the encouragement, because we truly believe whole heartedly that this is what we’re called to do and that drives every single episode and that’s what keeps us coming back to the mic. We truly believe that fly fishing has the power to change the world and it’s our goal to impact others in a positive way within the industry. This episode features a few of our great guest over the past year. You'll also hear the huge announcement we've been talking about!
In 2014, Jess and wife Lauren’s son, Kase, was born. Soon after, Jess started experiencing intense anxiety attacks, which he had never had before. In a six-month period, he lost 30 lbs., was missing work frequently, and distancing himself from loved ones. "A friend that I admired kept getting me out on the river and I found that when I was on the river I forgot about everything but fishing,” explained Jess. All his worries and anxious thoughts seemed to disappear as soon as he stepped into the water. “When we are fly fishing we are so concentrated on casting, mending, presenting good drifts, etc., that we forget about everything else around us." During this time, Jess was introduced to mentoring children in foster care through an organization at church. The timing was perfect. He was looking for a way to give back to the community through fly-fishing, a sport that had helped him over some very tough hurdles. "It broke my heart knowing that my son was going to grow up in a loving home with parents that would support him no matter what and these kids in foster care did not have that. It’s hard enough growing up, much less growing up without loving parents." He continued, "They did not choose this path. Someone else’s action brought them to where they are." Jess realized that not only could fly fishing help these children’s lives, but it would be an opportunity for them to get out on an adventure, which is something they don’t often get to experience.
Long time trout bum talks to us about how he got into the lifestyle, how fly fishing has changed his life and his good friend Left Kreh. He also discusses the new book “America’s Favorite Flies.” It’s more of a work of art than just another book. Here is an excerpt from the book on David. “In the spring of 1969 I met my fishing mentor and best friend, Steve Thomas. Steve introduced me to the great outdoors, with huge emphasis on fishing and bird hunting. This was something that this “City Boy” had no clue about. The rest of the time I visited Steve’s hippy pad in Grand Rapids, MI changed my life forever. We were sitting around, doing what hippies did back then. When the smoke started to clear I noticed a strange box sitting on his desk. The box had a bunch of multicolored feathers and other stuff hanging out of both sides of it My curiosity got the best of me and I asked him what was in the box. “Those are my fly tying materials, Man!” Steve replied excitedly. I don’t think that any of his other friends showed any interest in that box. With my mouth agape, I asked, “Your what?” trying to figure out if my smoke-filled brain was hearing him right. Steve is the kind of guy that could sell a refrigerator to an Eskimo! Like an evangelist, he began preaching to his congregation. . . Me. He began to zealously tell me all about fly fishing, bug hatches, big fish and how much fun it was. Even though I didn’t know what the hell he was talking about, Steve reeled me in! “When are we going?” I found myself asking him. At that point, I still had no idea what I was getting myself into. About 6 hours later, I was soon to experience my first Hendrickson may fly hatch. I was standing with Steve in the middle of the Little South Branch of the Pere Marquette River, like a fish out of water. I was clad in waders and fly vest that he borrowed from his father.”
Katie grew up in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains alongside the Chattooga River (Where Deliverance was filmed and dueling banjos can actually be heard from time to time). After years of working odd jobs and traveling the world, Katie decided to earn her bachelor’s degree at the age of 30. It was while attending Western Carolina University in North Carolina that she discovered the discipline of flyfishing. When not searching for trout or helping others search for trout, she is a silversmith working from home. Katie is also active with Casting for Recovery and hopes to one day start an organization of her own related to helping people through flyfishing.
A 1987 inductee into the Basketball Hall of Fame, Barry was also named one of the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players of all time in 1996. He played eight seasons with the Warriors, averaging 25.6 points, 7.3 rebounds and 5.1 assists. After winning NBA Rookie of the Year honors in 1966, Barry led the Warriors to the NBA Finals in both 1967 and 1975. He earned MVP honors in the 1975 NBA Finals when the Warriors swept the heavily favored Washington Bullets for the franchise’s only championship in West Coast history. Barry now lives in Colorado and is involved in a number of business ventures. Next to basketball one of Rick’s favorite pastimes is fly fishing! Learn more about Rick at his website
Ben is a professional fly fishing guide. He also designs flies for several manufacturing companies. He teaches fly tying, fly casting, and lectures on the sport. He began fly fishing at the age of six and hasn't spent any time since then without a fly rod near by. He has fished all over over the world for any thing that swims. Ben also works as a sales representative in the fly fishing world. He is the President and CEO of the . Ben is the owner of . Ben is one of but a few guides certified by Tenkara USA. If you haven't tried this exciting, active, traditional fly fishing technique from Japan, you must give it a try. Head out on one of the rivers in the Gunnison drainage with Ben and give it a try. It is a simple and affordable technique that can be learned in a very short time, but enjoyed for a lifetime. To Learn more check out http://www.benfurimsky.com/
Rabbi Eric Eisenkramer is the co-author, along with Rev. Michael Attas of Fly Fishing The Sacred Art: Casting A Fly As A Spiritual Practice. He writes a blog, The Fly Fishing Rabbi and is a contributor to Trout magazine and Reform Judaism magazine. Rabbi Eisenkramer is the spiritual leader of Temple B’nai Shalom in East Brunswick NJ and he fishes the cold water streams of New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.
I’m fond of signing off on my emails with Faith, Family and Fish. Because those are the priorities in my life. I’m a Husband of over 25 years, a father of three ranging from 17 to 21. During the day, I’m a Program Manager for Automotive Interior Supplier. Their I work on highly technical engineered items like instrument panels, door interior trim and floor consoles. A passionate fly fisher for over 25 years. I’ve fished in 14 states and have recently discovered how much fun salt water fly fishing can be. I tell my wife we can vacation any place she would like as long as I can be on some fishy water for some portion of the trip. My favorite fishing is the Michigan hex. River Traditions – Which specializes mostly in custom fly boxes. About 15 years old. The business started when I made a wood fly box from a scrap 2x4, to making a a half dozen or so to friends, to getting invited to a fly tying show and selling a couple dozen. Then next year or so attending a couple fly shows and sell a couple hundred to selling over 8,000 fly boxes in 2016. (I still have that first box) Each boxes is personalized by me in some form and is usually mailed within a couple days of being ordered. I’ve also built fly rods and have designed and attempted to commercially sell fly rods. I’ve designed a couple fly reels and sold 700 of them last year. I supply fly boxes to over 80 fly fishing clubs around the country.
Meredith McCord resides primarily in Houston, TX, where she runs a successful chain of paint-your-own-pottery studios, (est. 1998). Thanks to her incredible staff at The Mad Potter, Meredith has the opportunity and availability to work/travel part-time for , as a lodge scout, ambassador and trip hostess. She has parlayed her passion for fishing and travel into doing some fun work with a fly rod in hand, stalking fish on flats, rivers and lakes around the globe and in her home state. Meredith was named the Top Female Angler of 2015, as well as awarded her Most “Catch and Release” Records, Top Female on Freshwater Fly and Heaviest Saltwater Record on Fly in 2015 by the . When she is not at work or on the water, she’s usually enjoying family and friends, leading mission trips to work with orphans in 3rd world countries, bird hunting or cooking at home. To keep in fishing shape, Meredith spends her time training for and competing in triathlons throughout the Houston and Austin area. She is passionate about many things in this earth, but her biggest love is for the Creator of it all.
Dylan manages salt water destinations throughout the Caribbean, Christmas Island, Cuba, and Venezuela. Dylan began his fly fishing career in 1997 working for a fly shop in Seattle. Dylan's passion for the sport has taken him to countless destinations throughout Belize, Mexico, Cuba, Christmas Island, Venezuela, Bahamas, Alaska, British Columbia, Hawaii, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico and all throughout the American west. His drive and dedication to the sport revolve around a deep seated love for the outdoors and a desire to help protect wild places and the fish that inhabit them. Dylan is also a Federation of Fly Fishers Certified Casting Instructor, a gifted fly tier, and an accomplished photographer.
Well, aside from someone that forgot to apply sunscreen correctly, I am an avid fisherman, artist and musician. I now live in Charleston, SC, and it has been quite an adventure getting here. I am originally from Dallas, TX...with a stint in Jackson, WY, and Atlanta, GA. My first recollection of being interested in "Art" was when I was about 5 years old. I remember in pre-school always drawing E.T. and the Miami Dolphins logo, the desire to draw water creatures (And Aliens) was born. Since then I have been in love with fishing and drawing fish. My first memories of fishing was back in East Texas with my 2 Grandfathers and my Dad. They would take me fishing anytime I asked, and they are my favorite memories to this day. I truly believe my Papa and Pawpaw are with me everytime I get my feet wet in a River, Lake or Saltwater Flat. There is nothing more enjoyable than capturing an image of a moment in time on my camera then converting it to paper or canvas. I love painting people's fish too, its something that I have been doing for a long time and has more or less gotten me to this point. Doing the custom "Catch and Release Paintings" has given me the ability to call myself an artist and gives way to me doing my own artistic creations. Although my full background is freshwater fishing, I have now taken the plunge into the saltwater fishing spectrum. I love everything about...it is so unpredictable, always changing. The moon, the tides, the weather, the boats, the tackle...it's a whole other world, and I love it. I look forward to bringing you images that I capture from this new chapter in my life...I plan on keeping it on this chapter for a long time!
As the son of a coal miner growing up in Central West Virginia, I would sit within classrooms and daydream of being outdoors on a stream instead of listening to the drone of my teachers. It was my father that I owe the most to for teaching me about life and introducing me to hunting and fishing. Dad served our country in the United State Marine Corps in the early 60’s and then followed a family tradition in becoming an underground coal miner. Dad worked very hard six to seven days a week in the coal mines of West Virginia that claim the lives of many men and women. When Dad would get that rare day off or take his well earned vacation time, we would spend it camping along a trout stream or in the hard woods of West Virginia chasing whitetail deer. Competitive sports were a big part of my life and I never remember my mother or father not sitting on the hot bleachers on the field or in the gym. It is to them I owe many thanks. My fondest memories were spent along a stream in a wall tent listening to Dad tell ole Semper Fi stories or how he made a living in the dark & damp coal mines. I broke family tradition and went to college and did not become a coal miner. Although I don’t regret not becoming a miner, I do respect and salute all of the men and women that protect and serve our country. Today, I am blessed with two lovely daughters, Laken and Autumn and a beautiful wife Shelly. I thank God for letting me borrow his children for our short time on this earth. After working 15 years in education with troubled youth as well as serving as President & CEO of a gas & oil company, with the support of my family, I have decided to leave my work behind to pursue my passion for the art of fly fishing. Traveling both far away and close to home, please join me, my friends, and special guests, in our ultimate outdoor adventures. These are my Fly Rod Chronicles.
Matt grew up catching trout and bass in the historic Adirondack Mountains, and not long after was chasing the huge trophy steelhead, browns and salmon in the Great Lakes tributaries every fall and spring. Little did Matt know that his first rod and reel outfit from Sage in 1991 would change his life forever. After double majoring at University of Morrisville and University of Cortland, Matt would begin his full time career in fly fishing. He is a graduate of NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School) and worked for the International Federation of Fly Fishers (now Fly Fishers International) in Livingston Montana as his first job out of college where he also became a Certified Casting Instructor. Currently Matt runs his Fly Fishing School and Outfitter (http://mattheronflyfishing.com/) in Squaw Valley and Truckee in Lake Tahoe, CA. He has quickly turned his school at Resort at Squaw Creek into one of the premier fly fishing education programs in the country. His guide staff primarily focuses on the Truckee and Little Truckee rivers on the north shore of Lake Tahoe. In the off season, Matt can be found exploring the world’s finest destination and lodges hosting trips with clients and friends. As a sight fishing junkie, it’s hard to beat fishing cursing the flats! Matt has also recently accepted a position with Cast Hope as the Reno/Tahoe Regional Director. Cast Hope is a non-profit dedicated to getting youth on water by providing complimentary gear and guide trips. http://www.casthope.org/ Matt resides in Truckee California with his beautiful wife Lulana and their son, Declan.
"I was born, raised, and still live in Manhattan NYC. I've been fishing for as long as I can remember and some of my earliest clear memories involve casting a spinning rod. While fishing was an occasional summer activity for me, at around the age of 11 I began to attend sleep away camp. My camp was located on a small pond and during free time I could be found standing on the docks or floating in a row boat with a spinning rod in my hand. A few years later I discovered youtube and stumbled upon all the fishing content found there. The influx of fishing information peaked my interest and I began to fish more seriously than I had before. I returned to central park where some of my earliest fishing experiences had been and finally had success catching larger fish with more frequency. When I was 14 I stumbled upon fly fishing accidentally. I was forced to go with my father to the Orvis store in NYC so that he could exchange a gift when I noticed the fishing section. I spent about an hour that day talking to the fishing manage, Rob Ceccarini about fly fishing and the tackle associated with it. Two weeks later for Channukah I recieved my first fly outfit and have been obsessed ever since. I was able take advantage of all of the knowledge in my local fly shop in order to learn the sport and improve my skills. I've been fortunate to fish in some pretty amazing places across the country but I spend most of my time fishing local waters within and around NYC. After school and on the weekends I'll target bass or carp in Central Park. And when possible my dad, who I was able to get into the sport, and I will go trout fishing in the rivers of western NJ, or the Catskills. For the past two summers I have been able to attend trips with Lillard Fly Fishing Expeditions in Maine and Yellowstone, unforgettable experiences that have certainly improved my fishing skills. I also began to work part time at the Orvis NYC store last spring, where I can now be found almost every Sunday. My favorite thing to do is mousing for trout, as many of my Lillard trip mates can attest, it sometimes borders on insanity. I've also recently fallen in love with Northern Snakehead, although I have yet to land one. I was lucky enough to have an article published about my hunt for the snakehead and my unique NYC fishing story in the New York Times. I'm also an avid fly tier, while I tie to fill my boxes with trout, carp, and bass flies, I really enjoy experimenting to create new patterns for species that have previously been unaccessible to fly rod anglers such as snakeheads and musky."
Greg Brown shares with us stories from his life and how he got into fly fishing and how it's helped him cope with life. A mechanic by trade, Greg spends his off time balancing family and time on the water. Greg and Jeff met via Instagram where Greg consistently shares the pictures of all of his epic fishing trips with our RNP family. A great guy and an excellent interview.
Karin Miller is the Owner of Zen Tenkara/ Zen Fly Fishing Gear, a Colorado company that designs, manufactures and sells tenkara rods and gear. She’s a native Floridian who grew up on Hollywood Beach, in the Florida Keys and the pristine Bahamas. Her love of water was fostered out of time spent on adventures with her father, who lived on a boat. She moved to land-locked Colorado in 1999 where she gradually fell in love with mountain rivers, lakes and streams. Karin was introduced to fly flying in 2001 but it wasn’t until she tried tenkara in 2010, that she became a passionate angler. The fixed-line method of fly fishing was simultaneously uncomplicated and dynamic - thrilling, yet somehow calming. Tenkara brought her back to her element of water and fish. She recognized it as a highly effective tool that made fly fishing tangible to more people and brought an innocence back to the often-complicated sport. In 2012, Zen Fly Fishing Gear/Zen Tenkara was born. The company has been pushing the boundaries of tenkara and offering cutting edge rods that are designed to target large, power fish, untraditional to the method. Karin’s reputation in the industry is of breaking the rules and revolutionizing this ancient method of fly fishing. She's developed a “fusion” of fixed-line tenkara with traditional fly fishing that is delivering adrenaline charged experiences and changing the way people think of this ancient Japanese method. Now in approximately 15 retail stores and chains as well as lodges in Patagonia, Alaska and Mexico, Karin spends most of her time doing presentations, demonstrations, trainings, testing rods and fishing. She lives in Loveland, Colorado, has a son, Aaron, is engaged, and is shadowed by two dogs.
Drew YoungeDyke is an occasional fly angler, public land hunter, a trail-runner, a Train To Hunt athlete, a freelance outdoor writer, and chair the Michigan Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers. Professionally, he is the Great Lakes Communications Coordinator for the National Wildlife Federation (NWF). In 2017, he gave away his compound and took up traditional bowhunting, competing in the 2017 Train To Hunt Nationals in the traditional bow division. Prior to working for NWF, Drew was the editor of Michigan Out-of-Doors magazine and the Chief Information Officer for Michigan United Conservation Clubs, where he founded the Michigan Out-of-Doors Podcast and a joint wildlife habitat volunteer program with the Michigan DNR, which won the agency Outdoor Life’s first Open Country award. Before that, he was the Policy & Communications Specialist for the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. He earned his law degree and BA in Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy from Michigan State University. Drew is a member of the Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers and the Michigan Outdoor Writers Association. He also currently serves a DNR appointment to the Pigeon River Country State Forest Advisory Council. Drew spends the rest of his free time backpacking and fishing in the Pigeon River Country, kayaking the Huron River, and volunteering with the Huron River Watershed Council. Originally from Central Lake in northern Michigan, Drew lives in Ann Arbor with his wife Michele.
Originally from Northern Michigan, Amanda Monthei now spends her summers smelling like smoke in Idaho and her winters attempting to figure out how to catch winter steelhead in Washington. When not standing in rivers or ash, she regularly contributes to The Flyfish Journal and The Ski Journal and can often be found trying to learn Cripple Creek on her banjo. Let's light the fire!
Our guest Matt Peisert talks to us about his journey from the classroom to guiding on some of Michigan's finest rivers. "Catching steelhead on the Rogue River created my desire to guide. I knew they were awesome and a blast to catch, and I was suddenly infected with a passion. I was skipping class, going before my 8am class, and spending every minute I could on the river. I was so excited about these fish that I HAD TO share this cool new activity with my friends. Now I really didn't know much of anything about what I was trying to do, but I knew enough to catch a few fish and tried to ooze every ounce of knowledge I had gathered from trial and error and talking with more knowledgeable guys on the river."- Matt
This week's guest Oliver White share with us his story and how he became the world renowned angler, lodge owner and author that he is. "It’s the most natural outcome for someone who fell in love with fishing early. And by love, I mean: willing to follow wherever fishing wanted to take me."-Oliver White
With two-decades as a beat cop under his belt, Jon Osborn fly fishes and bird hunts as often as possible. Author of Classic Michigan Flies – 16 Legendary Patterns (Stackpole, 2013), Jon regularly contributes to magazines such as Sporting Classics, Michigan BLUE, Pointing Dog Journal and Upland Almanac, among others. These days, he’s writing new book entitled, Flyfisher’s Guide to Michigan (Wilderness Adventures Press, 2019). A career in police work begs for balance and few pastimes fit the bill better than time spent in wild places. Fly fishing has drawn Jon to the Florida Keys flats, Wisconsin’s Driftless Region and the mountains of Colorado and Montana. That said, he’s a Michiganian to the core and loves nothing better than exploring secluded lakes and streams in his home state. Admittedly a bit eclectic, Jon prefers waxed-cotton and wool over nylon, bamboo over graphite and smokes a charred, corncob pipe. Come October, he wanders the autumn woods with a weatherworn side-by-side, insisting a quality experience is the essence of any adventure. Jon values faith, family and friends even more than hunting or fishing and shares his life with an amazing wife, two exceptional children and a hunt-crazed English setter. A close-knit circle of artists, educators, rod makers, guides and writers rank among his closest pals.
This week’s guest, Jeff Pierce started deck-handing on charter fishing boats at the age of 10 or 11 and has been in the fishing tackle business ever since, some 35+ years. Fly-fishing is his first love, but he does it all, be it jigging walleyes, live-baiting black marlin or catching an 1100 lb Bluefin on stand-up. He has won multiple awards including the Federation of Fly Fishers Silver King award in 2004 for his longstanding promotion of saltwater fly fishing. He has the fishing bug as bad as anyone on this planet. He has traveled the globe the past 18+ years selling fishing tackle and developing products. Those travels have taken him to some incredible fishing spots over the years. He’s caught fish on the fly on every continent but Antarctica. For the past 4 years, he’s worked at Scientific Anglers, handling all product sales outside the United States as well as manage the private label program.
Danny Scarborough has built a reputation for himself by chasing grass carp and other exotic fish under the overpasses and interstates of Houston, TX. This week on the Remote. No Pressure. podcast we talk with him about his approach to fishing the concrete flats. We also discuss fly casting off of hay bales, the effects of hurricane Harvey, his recent interaction with Clyde and we even dodge a less than reputable character that approaches Danny’s truck. If you’re interested in booking a trip with Danny, he offers guided fly fishing trips for carp, bass, sunfish, white bass, crappie, bowfin and even channel catfish all in the Houston area. Check out his website houstonflyfishing.com for more information and to follow his social media outlets. He’s a great guest and worth the listen!
I was very honored to have an Eagle Scout and a disabled veteran from USMC (R) reserves on our Remote. No Pressure. podcast. He tells his story about how fly fishing helped change the course of his life.
Ross White tells us about his journey with his company Deli Fresh Design. The outdoors have significantly shaped his life including hiking, camping and especially fly fishing. That love is what drives him to make goods that function in fishing environments whether fishing high altitude lakes in Colorado for cutthroat, or casting to resident New York City stripers in The East River. Inspired by his love for classic NYC Delicatessen and is where the DFD name comes from. His hope is to create products that are simple, durable, and always live up to your expectations. Everything is made by Ross in Denver, Colorado in limited quantities or custom ordered.
Anita started fly fishing more than 20 years ago on PA streams with her father. After attending the Orvis Fly Fishing School her addiction was fully entrenched. Though trout are her passion, she’s skilled fishing for anything that swims in both fresh and saltwater. She's also a fly fishing guide for Cross Current Guide Service and Outfitters. Anita is a well known and respected competitive angler on the top ranked Team Freestone. She has competed alongside both Team USA and World Team members, and has multiple top 10 finishes. Some of her highlights and accomplishments include: 2014 Spring Creek Masters 1st place Team 2014 Deep Freeze, Chittenango NY: 2nd place Individual 2014 CNY Classic 2nd place Team 2010 AuSable Two Fly First Place winner She is also a graduate of the Reel Women Guide School in Montana. Anita shares her passion with organizations like the US Youth Fly Fishing team, and Casting for Recovery. When not on the water, Anita works in a physical therapy outpatient clinic where she help patients get back to living the life they wish to. Anita’s also an expert in the Martial Arts, recently earning a black belt in karate. She’s an excellent teacher of all ages and skill levels who loves to hit the water, catch some fish, and have some fun!
Want to go from spinning gear to fly fishing and want to hear some crazy stories? If so, then this episode might be for you! Dave Karczynski is a writer and photographer specializing in sporting culture and narrative. Whether it’s the glacial rivers of the Himalayan outback or the high country lakes of the Polish Carpathians, deep wild country is where Dave feels most at home. A former Zell Fellow at the University of Michigan and recipient of the 2012 Robert Traver Award for outdoor writing, Dave's work has appeared in Outdoor Life, MidCurrent, The Drake, The Fly Fish Journal, Fly Rod & Reel, and many others. Dave is the author of two books, Smallmouth: Modern Tactics, Tips and Techniques as well as From Lure to Fly: Fly Fishing for Spinning and Baitcast Anglers. When not on the water or in the woods, Dave teaches creative writing and photography at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
Swerving in and out of traffic on the back of a motorcycle in Bangkok, Thailand, Dr. Berry learned a very important lesson: “Until we’re willing to die we can’t experience living.” This isn’t the only advice Dr. Berry has for us on our podcast!
As promised, Jeff's interview with our local NPR host Shelley Irwin. Listen as he describes why we're here and doing what we're doing.
Keith has produced network television shows, national TV commercials and hundreds of engaging branded entertainment videos for outdoor brands. His list of credits from both sides of the lens includes roles as Executive Producer on series’ he co-created for A&E and NBC Sports and as Host Announcer and Commentator at ESPN’s X Games, Bassmaster Classic and Redfish Cup Series’, the Olympics, Invictus Games and other major sports marketing events around the Globe. Throughout his career, Keith has forged lasting relationships with industry professionals covering all facets of the sport fishing industry including top level pro anglers, sales reps, distributors, members of the outdoor media, product designers, executives and industry influencers. Today as a marketing and business strategist, Keith brings biz dev, product development, operations and logistics expertise to his clients, helping to train and prepare them to launch, run and grow their own brands. He also runs a podcast for the fishing industry. Check out his website at www.mark5strategies.com to take a listen or to learn more about his business.
Sam is an outdoor media producer based out of Minnesota. He has worked for brands such as Berkley, Yamaha, Abu Garcia, Garmin, Zippo, Ranger Boats, NRA, Springfield Armory and Real Avid. Some of his interests include muzzleloader & archery big game hunting, bass fishing, hiking, camping and historical reenacting. Sam is passionate about training the next generation of outdoorsmen. He has been a Hunter Ed and Firearms Safety Instructor with the MNDNR for over 10 years. He is currently building a media production company, Digital Outfitters LLC, with the mission to help outdoor companies market themselves effectively using digital media. www.digioutfitters.com He spends some time with us to teaches us what makes a great pic!
Ken Morrow is an avid outdoorsman from Texas with a global reputation as a fishing, wing-shooting, and paddle sports instructor, guide, and outdoor writer. Ken has appeared on shows like Hunting Across America (Outdoor Channel) and ESPN's Outside the Lines, and has been featured in articles in Florida Sportsman, MilSpouse Magazine, Florida Fly Fishing Magazine, and numerous newspapers, regional magazines, and professional publications. Ken literally wrote the book on fly fishing rehab!
Brian Kozminski, known as “Koz” by his piscatorial pals, has been plying trout from Michigan waters for over 30 years. Originally from Grand Rapids where the Rogue River and Grand River were his home waters. He shares with his journey from the streets of Grand Rapids to the water of northern Michigan.
This week’s guest Mat Wagner tell us about the awesome fishery that backs up his Driftless Angler fly shop in Wisconsin. We also discuss the rise and fall of ancient empires, manners that our grandparent’s should have taught us and how Mat gradually discovered the value of fly fishing.
Joel La Follette shares with us his Hemingway like story about how his fly shop got it's name. He tells us about life, photography and explains how his business philosophy has made his shop successful.
Growing up with a nickname like “bug" we wonder if this week’s guest Catie Webster ever really had a choice when it came to fly fishing. On this episode she also shares with us universal truths gleaned from experiences outside and the lessons we all start to learn through time in the wilderness. Currently based in Boulder Colorado Catie currently works as a freelance creative and producer for fly fishing, outdoor and wellness based brands committed to making a difference.
In May of 2017 Brad Befus took the reins as president of Scientific Anglers. He worked his way up through the ranks of Scientific Anglers while wing shooting and fishing with his friends and family. He speaks with us from his home in Midland Michigan where we discuss how he got into fly fishing, tips on fishing for Carp and Scientific Anglers. He was a very gracious guest and we had a great time talking.
This week we talk with Phil Lund. He brings a lifetime of knowledge and experience to the podcast. A natural teacher who has been a steelhead fanatic for 60 years, Phil talks about his friend Bob York and his relationship with his father. One of the the take aways we got from the interview was Phil’s advice on dealing with grief.
A commercial painter by day, and a custom fly rod builder by night one might say Nathan Cobb is living the American dream. He took his passion for wood and fly fishing, tied them together and started Cobb’s Custom Fly Rods. His wife helps sow the sock the rods ship out in and can even embroider your name on it. It’s a family business. Thank you for listening to the Remote. No Pressure. Fly Fishing Podcast. If you like what you hear give us a Review on your ITunes, Google Play or whatever platform you’re using. It helps. Until next time, go fishing!
There are a million books written on the common traits of successful entrepreneurs. We’ve all heard about crazy morning workouts, positive thinking and drinking coffee with butter to hack our brains to success. This week’s guest, Pat Ehler’s from the Fly Fisher’s Fly Shop in Milwaukee Wisconsin shares with us what he thinks has made his fly shop successful for three decades. Oh and in case you’re wondering…..he does mention Bret Favre. He is from Wisconsin after all!
Sarah Landström is a 22 year old Fly Fishing Artist who studied classical painting at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. As a young emerging artist, she is looking to push her practice through experiencing new waters. Traveling from the Pacific Northwest to Irish coastlines, she has been capturing fly fishing practices and fish species with her dramatic paintings. Absorbing and expressing the colors and personalities of trout, salmon, grayling and more. Ultimately, Sarah intends for her work to help people understand the value in sustainable fishing practices. Check out her website at http://xn--sarahlandstrm-tmb.com/
Why would someone hike for miles up a mountain to experience the thrill of catching a tiny fish? Today’s guest Adam Kroneberger share with us his reasoning and what he believes is the secret sauce of fly fishing. We discuss the sanctity of the local fly shop and how retail trends are affecting the way we learn, communicate and revere those who have gone before. Also, wait until you hear how Adam arrived at the bottom of Black Canyon and what was waiting for him.
Chairman Rick Pope shares his journey of building TFO. Through careers in banking (commercial lending – First National Dallas) and through sales positions with Wall Street firms (taxable fixed income – Lehman, First Boston, Bear Stearns), his interest and participation in fly fishing flourished. He met Ken Whellams, who owned Springbrook Canada in Calgary while fishing the Bow River in 1980 and their friendship led to many great trips with the likes of Flip Pallot and Lefty Kreh. He also learned a lot about the fly fishing business and in 1995 purchased Springbrook USA from Ken, which at the time was a wader and fly importing company. Excellent interview that you're going to love!
At a young age, Dave’s father introduced him to fishing and sparked a lifelong passion to experience and enjoy life in the great outdoors. Growing up in Eugene, Oregon, his stomping grounds were and remain legendary namesakes such as Crane Prairie and Hosmer Lakes as well as the Deschutes, McKenzie and Umpqua Rivers to name a few. While Dave quickly discovered the thrill of having a fish on, it was the awe of his surroundings that instilled his deep passion for fishing and conservation. Dave has dedicated his professional life to the fly fishing industry and has spent the last twenty-plus years relentlessly trying to surpass expectations as a guide, outfitter owner, conservationist, and fly fishing ambassador. Dave is quick to note that he is nothing in his pursuits without his wife Natalie and daughter Nessa, who constantly remind him why he is so inspired without saying a word. In addition to co-owning and operating Emerald Water Anglers, Dave is a Patagonia Ambassador, Winston, Rajeff Sports, and Bauer Pro Staff Member; FFF Certified Casting Instructor; and widely published photographer.
On the nicotine stained wall just behind the bartender are the remains of a valiant competitor. It's been said that the bigger than life fish was defeated by Hemingway himself. A story that's never been proven, but has been told for generations. With eyes on their smartphones patrons rarely notice the colossal fish and one cannot help but wonder if this remnant of yesteryear would still be swimming if had been released. Out of a passion for fishing our guest Mike Emerson started the Catch and Release Print Shop. A company dedicated to preserving the lives of our noble competitors while capturing the memories of our contest.
Fly Fishing is filled with celebrities, social media gurus, ambassadors and world travelers. It’s also filled with hard working men and women few of us will ever hear from. Across the world in basements, spare bedrooms and on makeshift card tables are countless anglers tying new flies, experimenting with old flies and escaping to their favorite streams between soccer games and grocery shopping. From a small apartment in Birmingham Michigan our guest Luis De Silva has doing just that. Fishing and living life. He joins us today to tell us about his journey from Brazil to America and how he uses fly fishing to cope with the day to day. To the man or woman just sitting down to your vice after putting on that last load of clothes, this podcast is for you.
AD Maddox was born in Nashville, Tennessee. She was raised in an artistic environment and has been painting for as long as she can remember. After traveling extensively in her 20’s she settled in Jackson Hole, Wyoming where she began her professional career painting trout. “Trout are chameleon-like, constantly changing color in and out of water – they represent an intriguing color palette and artistic challenge.” Maddox, self-taught, paints in oil mainly on Belgian linen and develops each piece with her signature layering technique. Fascinated by bright colors, Maddox is constantly challenged by each piece. “Each painting has a crux where I have to tweak, harmonize and fine tune the colors for the image to pop. This is the never-ending bull-bait as an artist!” Her style is always changing as portrayed in her works through the years. Maddox currently resides in Nashville where she balances her studio time with fly fishing trips and of course … Motorcycling!
Jim Gebhart is originally from Miamisburg, Ohio where he was raised in a family of fishers and hunters. Nearly every year of his life, his father would take him into the bush of Canada and to Florida on fishing trips. He gained an appreciation for chasing fish in both fresh and saltwater, in streams, lakes and rivers, and coastal flats, bays and ocean. He first experienced fly fishing when he was a young teenager and has since focused primarily on fly fishing, with an occasional venture back to traditional tackle. His other passion, wingshooting, started after he graduated college and moved to Texas. Now every September through January is spent in either a duck blind or field pursuing waterfowl, upland game birds and turkeys. Jim started On The Fly Magazine (OTFM) a quarterly emagazine focusing on the passions and lifestyle of fly fishing and wingshooting, in 2013. Jim uses OTFM to help promote Reel Recovery and Casting for Recovery, 2 nonprofit organizations that utilize fly fishing to help cancer patients deal with their disease and recovery.
Bob has worked in Southwest Alaska as a fishing and wing shooting guide for over three decades. He has also guided sportsmen in Argentina, and continues to host fly fishing and wing shooting trips to Patagonia, Alaska, Kamchatka and other destinations. The photographs that he takes of his guests frequently appear in national publications and are often used as reference material for field and stream portraits. Bob was inducted into the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame as a Legendary Artist in 2009. He was Fly Rod & Reel magazine’s Guide of the Year in 1988. As the 1994 Artist of the Year for the Alaska State Parks Foundation, Bob produced and donated the artwork for the first Alaska State Parks Foundation print. His work has been presented twice in Fly Rod & Reel magazine’s Gallery. Bob has been featured as a guide and artist on ESPN’s “Fly Fishing the World” and “Fly Fishing America”, as well as on Ron Schara’s “Minnesota Bound”. He has illustrated the closing columns for Fly Rod & Reel, Ducks Unlimited magazine, Gun Dog, and Hatches magazine. His column about angling art and artists was a regular feature in Fly Rod & Reel from 2009 until 2017. He regularly contributes to a myriad of national and international sporting publications.
Episode 01 of our Remote. No Pressure. Podcast features an interview with a great guide on the Upper Delaware, Joe Demalderis. "These people are putting me in another world for whether it's one day or two weeks I'm in a different world. And there's something about that that people need. They totally decompress and it makes them more productive in what they do that they're passionate about."
Like fish, the more remote we are the less pressure we experience and the better off we are. Sit by our virtual campfire and listen to some of the best fishing stories on the web. Some true, some maybe not so much. You be the judge.