The Destination Angler Podcast: Recent Episodes
Steve Haigh: Fisherman and Podcaster
The Destination Angler podcast is THE podcast for anglers who travel. We go to the source, the local guides & experts, to build your knowledge of top fishing locations around North America.
Our destination is the legendary South Fork of the Snake River, a world-famous Blue-Ribbon fishery in eastern Idaho. Joining me is Sage Unsworth, regional fisheries biologist, expert angler, and fifth-gen Idahoan, who gives us the skinny on the South Fork from top to bottom covering the top sections anglers need to know about, selective trout strategies, and the science behind fish counts. Also, the controversial rainbow trout management program to conserve Yellowstone cutthroat, stories of squirrel-induced starvation, the dos and don’ts of fish handling, and why you can’t be a jerk as a fisheries biologist.
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Recorded May 29, 2025
Our destination is Abell Ranch, a 1,500-acre slice of trout heaven on Colorado’s South Platte River with former guide and fifth-generation Coloradan, Clint Packo, who just might have the coolest job around: running Abell, restoring trout streams, and brokering some of the West’s most iconic ranches.
Abell is known for its three miles of gin-clear water, rare solitude, and some of the best hopper fishing in the state. Along the way, we tackle big questions—like how do you design a trout stream? And who drops $38 million on a ranch…and actually makes it work? Stick around to the end for a wild story involving a tarpon, a blacktip shark, and a few unexpected cartwheels.
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Contact Clint: Freestone Aquatics | Abell Ranch | Confluence Land Company
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Recorded May 13, 2025
Our destination is the fabled Smith River with Evan Youngblood, Livingston, Montana. The Smith is a remote, permit-only float in central Montana that offers fly anglers a truly unforgettable multi-day experience. Winding through a stunning limestone canyon, the river holds healthy populations of eager wild brown and rainbow trout.
Evan unravels the mysteries of fly fishing success on the Smith and explains why anglers covet an opportunity to float this remote 59-mile beauty. A great storyteller, Evan regales us with tales of stack mends, groover duty, and peregrine falcons as only a seasoned guide could tell.
First published in May 2020.
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Recorded May 12, 2020
Episode 143 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – May 8, 2025
Our destination is SW Montana and Yellowstone country veteran outfitter and dry fly aficionado, Walter Wiese, Yellowstone Country Fly Fishing, Livingston, Montana. We explore the aftermath of the massive 2022 flood and how it’s changed—or not—some of the most iconic rivers in the West, like the Yellowstone, Lamar, and Slough Creek, the Madison, Gallatin, and more. Which ones bounced back? Which ones are still healing? And what can you expect if you go? Along the way, he shares dry fly wisdom, his own go-to patterns, and hot tips on indicator fishing. Plus, stories of salmon fly eating grizzlies, swimming buffalos, and a client you can’t believe.
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Contact Walter: https://flyfishmontana.biz/ |Facebook @ycflyfishing Instagram @yellowstonecountryflyfishing | YouTube @YellowstoneCountryFlyFishing
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Recorded March 27, 2025
Our destination is a whirlwind tour of the world’s top fly-fishing adventures with seasoned traveler, expert fly angler, and founder of Got Fishing, a hosted travel company that connects anglers with unforgettable destinations.
We’ll explore legendary spots including Jurassic Lake in Argentina, Alaska, the Middle Fork of the Salmon River, Christmas Island, and Ascension Bay in Mexico. Along the way, Brian shares insider tips on choosing the right booking agency, what to watch for when booking a lodge yourself, plus tips on gear and travel, great stories, and how to pick the best dates for your trip. And be sure to stick around for the powerful story of Brian’s recovery journey.
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Recorded March 13, 2025
Our destination is Part 2 with legendary Colorado guide, author, and trout teacher Pat Dorsey—owner of the Blue Quill Angler and perhaps the foremost expert on the South Platte. Pat dials it up a notch or two in this episode, sharing his go-to fly patterns, fly design insights, and strategies for fly fishing new water. We dig into questions like: How fast should you fish? Why does Pat love indicators? And what makes a fly truly innovative?
You'll also hear stories of drift boat weddings, the origin of the Mercury Midge, and Pat’s first-ever guide trip. Stick around for a quick chat with one of Pat’s longtime clients—and a surprise about what’s next for him.
Let’s rig up the indicator rod and jump in with Pat!
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Contact Pat: https://bluequillangler.com/ | patd@bluequillangler.com | Instagram @patdorseyflyfishing & Facebook
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Recorded February 9, 2025
Our Destination is Part 1 of our deep dive into top tailwaters in Colorado with 30-year veteran guide and author, Pat Dorsey, Blue Quill Angler, Evergreen, Colorado. With 30 years on the water, Pat knows these rivers inside and out—including the South Platte, Blue, Yampa, Williams Fork, Taylor, Frying Pan, and Gunnison Gorge.
Pat breaks down the technical side of tailwater fishing, answering big questions like: Why are deep pools so tricky? What separates a good angler from a great one? What exactly is a “guide fly”? He also shares expert tips on winter fishing, sight fishing, and the age-old debate—freestones vs. tailwaters.
Stick around ‘til the end for Pat’s out-of-the-box strategies to turn tough days into great ones!
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Contact Pat: https://bluequillangler.com/ | patd@bluequillangler.com | Instagram @patdorseyflyfishing & Facebook
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Recorded February 9, 2025
Our destination is the Idaho backcountry with Chris Hunt—award-winning author, seasoned fly angler, and expert blueliner from Hatch Adventure Travel. Chris literally wrote the book on finding hidden trout water: Fly Fishing Idaho's Secret Water. Today, he breaks down his process for discovering overlooked streams and shares some of Idaho’s fishiest backcountry areas.
You’ll get tips on fooling spooky fish, finding big trout, and wild stories—mountain lions, Alaska’s Dalton Highway, Patagonian chilies, and soul-crushing mosquitoes. Drop your truck in low lock and get ready for a wild ride!
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Recorded January 30, 2025
Our destination is the world-famous Henry’s Lake in eastern Idaho, known for hard-fighting hybrids (Cutbows) the size of your leg, unpredictable windstorms, and breathtaking scenery. With retired Idaho Fish & Game biologist and guide Damon Keen, with Eagle Ridge Ranch, Island Park, ID
Damon grew up in Idaho, eventually landing the coveted role of state biologist for Henry’s Lake with Fish and Game. Today, we dive deep into the big questions like: Are there a million trout in Henry’s Lake? How do these fish grow so big so fast? And why won’t they eat dry flies? Stories of sudden windstorms, near-death experiences, and legendary 100-fish days.
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Recorded January 16, 2025
Our destination is Colorado and the Upper Rio Grande River with fly shop owner, Rick McGuire and guide, Presley Garcia, Wolf Creek Anglers, South Fork, CO. Fly Fisherman Mag called the upper Rio Grande a hidden gem with gorgeous scenery, aggressive trout, and amazing hatches that’ll keep you on your toes.
Rick is a retired football coach turned fly shop owner and guide with a passion for helping people. Presley is a teacher, coach, and expert angler with excellent knowledge of the river system. Today, Rick and Presley share tips on the gold medal water, alpine lake fishing in the area, private water you can access, best times of year to fish, along with top flies, hatches, streamer tactics, rigs, and more. Stick around to the end for a great story of an ornery bull moose and some hapless fishing guides.
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Recorded January 9, 2025
Our destination is the land of fire and ice--Iceland with Tim Cammisa, author and owner of Trout & Feather, and Matti Hákonarson, guide and owner of Iceland Fishing Guide. With its stunning scenery, friendly people, and waters teeming with plentiful Atlantic salmon, hard-fighting arctic char, and massive sea-run and resident brown trout, Iceland is among the most incredible places in the world for fly anglers.
Matti and Tim give us the ultimate rundown on fly fishing in Iceland—covering the culture, the bugs, pro tips and tactics, and the best times of year to chase each species. Plus, we’ll hear incredible stories of battling monster browns, dancing with Atlantic salmon, and the almost-religious art of fly selection.
Tim’s latest book, Tying Euro Nymphs, features top flies from some of the best anglers in the world. And stick around to the end for tales of cheap whale meat, fermented shark, haggis, and Iceland’s infamous drink—Black Death. Oh, and a lesson in how not to fish with your wife.
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Recorded December 28, 2024
Our destination is Colorado’s Conejos River with expert fly angler and guide Spencer Seim of Zia Fly, Taos, New Mexico. The Conejos has it all—a hidden gem starting high in the San Juan Mountains with breathtaking views, every water type you could imagine, and trout so wise they’ll challenge the best of anglers.
Growing up in Lubbock, Texas, Spencer’s fascinating odyssey includes train hopping, meeting George W. Bush, fly fishing and guiding, and classic fly tying. His flies have been featured in The Drake, America’s Favorite Flies, and Smithsonian Magazine.
Today, Spencer shares his deep knowledge of the Conejos—covering key hatches, local fly patterns, and pro tips—as well as other local streams like Costilla Creek, Rio de Los Pinos, and Rio Pueblo along with stories, of Kit Carson, Taos Pueblo, guiding Bobby Knight, and his wild connection to the true-crime story, The Feather Thief. Better bring your A-game for this one!
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Recorded December 12, 2024
Our destination is Michigan’s Grand River with expert fly fishing guides Tom and Max Werkman, the father-and-son team behind Werkman Outfitters, Grand Rapids, Michigan, and RiverQuest Charters. The Grand is Michigan’s longest river, and it’s loaded with steelhead, salmon, and smallmouth. The Grand's story is one of ruin to recovery, and today, it’s fishing better than ever.
Tom and Max share the ins and outs of the Grand and its tributaries, along with what you need to know about seasons, food sources, top fly patterns, and rigs. Also, they answer the age-old question, What are the conditions that draw salmon and steelhead into the river system? And the answer might surprise you. Stick around to the end for pro tips on why this father/son partnership is such a success. Grab your 8-weight and chase some chrome with Tom and Max!
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Recorded November 14, 2024
Buenos Dias! 2,000 miles south of Bueno Ares deep in the heart of Patagonia lies a remote and pristine lake famous for wind, rocks, and prehistoric-sized rainbow trout, considered some of the largest in the world. Our destination is Lago Strobel, also known as Jurassic Lake in Patagonia, Argentina with Lucho Alba, owner of Estancia Laguna Verde fishing lodge.
Lucho explains the allure of this distant location, how these fish grow to such enormous proportions, and tips on how to land fish with more moves than Lionel Messi. Stick around to the end for a great story of a chance encounter with some hitchhikers, a nasty girlfriend, and a birthday like no other. Buckle your seat belts and check your backing because you're in for a wild ride. Let’s hear from Lucho! Vamos!
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Recorded November 7, 2024
Our destination is Cape Cod, Massachusetts, for striped bass on the fly with Patrick Cassidy, expert saltwater guide and owner of Cape Cod on the Fly. The Cape offers some of the most extensive flats fishing in the world, where anglers can test their meddle against the revered striped bass, along with bluefish and false albacore.
Patrick has been fishing these waters for over 30 years and explains conditions and how to use structure, tides, and currents to your advantage, along with top fly patterns, stories of great white sharks, and surf fishing till your arm hurts.
Stick around to the very end, AFTER the Cape Cod episode, for my interview with A Brothers Fountain, the band that does my theme song.
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Recorded October 31, 2024
Our destination is the Berry Islands in the Bahamas for trophy bonefish and permit with guides Percy Darville, Freddie Dames, Travis Sands, and Soul Fly Lodge owner Kyle Schaefer. The Berry Islands are known for miles and miles of undisturbed, beautiful sand flats, large fish, and plenty of solitude.
About our guests, 28 years ago, Freddie worked on a lobster boat for weeks at a time until his wife had enough and switched to a fly-fishing skiff. Travis’s high school principal let him skip school to become a fly fishing guide. As an early pioneer of Bahamian fly fishing 58 years ago, Percy was the only guide around who would take fly anglers fishing. With over 100 years of experience between them, our guests share tips on big fish behavior, ideal conditions, and why the Berry Islands can be a demanding place to fish, in a good way.
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Recorded October 29, 2024
Our destination is wild and rugged West Virginia with master storyteller, Curtis Fleming, founder and host of the hit TV and YouTube series Fly Rod Chronicles. Often overlooked, West Virginia boasts hundreds of miles of wild trout streams offering endless opportunities to discover those hidden gems every angler dreams of.
Born and raised in WV, Curtis is living the dream, having fished and filmed in over 280 locations around the world, but is it all fun and fly fishing? Find out as Curtis takes us behind the scenes and shares what it’s like to host a reality TV show.
Today, Curtis dials us into his favorite streams like the North Fork, the Elk, and the Tug Fork and shares stories of an adventure like no other in the backcountry of Alaska, plus famous faces like golf legend Nick Faldo, fishaholic Senator Joe Manchin, and basketball superstar Jerry West. Stick around to the end for Curtis’ hilarious encounter with the legendary Lefty Kreh!
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Recorded September 19, 2024.
Our destination is the remote Tsimane region of Bolivia in pursuit of the savage and powerful Golden Dorado with Marcelo Perez, founder, and CEO of Untamed Angler and the Tsimane Lodge. The Tsimane region sits at the base of the Andes mountains, hundreds of miles from civilization, where mountain streams run clear and fast, and fly anglers can sight-cast for voracious Dorado reaching upwards of 40 lbs.
Marcelo grew up in Argentina fishing the jungles for Dorado and found his passion in building remote jungle fly fishing lodges. Join us as Marcelo explains why Dorado should be on every fly angler's bucket list and the incredible story of how he created the Tsimane Lodge. Also, stories of the native Tsimane people, giant Pacu, and hundred-pound Maturo on the fly. Could this be the best Dorado fishing on the planet? You be the judge!
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Recorded September 12, 2024.
Our destination is the legendary Bighorn River with expert fly angler and guide, Scott Brown, owner of Brickhouse Browns, Sheridan, WY. The Bighorn has had its ups and downs, but the Bighorn is back in a big way, fishing better than ever. Here anglers will find great numbers of big trout who often feed like there’s no tomorrow.
Scott was born and raised in Sheridan playing sports, hunting, and fishing in the Bighorn Mountains. He soon became obsessed with fly fishing, spending 250 to 300 days a year on the water. After a stint in an open pit coal mine, Scott ditched the hard had for a fly rod to guide full-time on the Bighorn.
Today Scott gives us the rundown on the world-renowned tailwater in Montana, the canyons of Thermopolis, and the headwaters in the Wind River Range. Plus, best wade sections, stories of close calls with rattlesnakes, and a guide story so gross you’ll hate to love it.
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Recorded September 5, 2024.
Our destination is the untamed Upper Peninsula of Michigan with expert fly angler, author, and guide, Tim Schulz, who tours this vastly underrated corner of the US. With over 12,000 miles of trout streams, the UP is a fly fishing mecca waiting to be discovered. Tim’s been wetting a line here for 30 years and gives us a whirlwind tour of the Two Hearted, Escanaba, Ontonagon, Otter, and Huron mountains, to name a few.
Tim’s a professor at Michigan Tech and guides for Rivers North Guide Service in his spare time. His latest book is A Cast Away in Montana. Today, he shares stories of nosy bears, deep snow, and a lifetime supply of trout streams. Stick around to the end for pro tips and flies for the UP.
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Recorded July 18, 2024.
Our destination is the famed South Holston River with expert fly angler and guide, Jason McReynolds, owner of Flying So Ho Guide Service, Bristol, TN. The South Holston is considered one of the top tailwaters in the country, known primarily for trophy brown trout and stripers but also world-class hybrids and smallmouth.
Using a streamer fishing strategy that has been dialed in over 30 years, Jason and his wife hold several IGFA world records. Jason shares stories of bait balls and stripers, Browns and broken rods, and why the hot water line is your key to success. He also reveals his top fly patterns such as the Kitchen Sink, plus stories from his motocross racing days.
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Recorded July 11, 2024.
Our destination is Roosterfish on the fly, from the beach, with expert saltwater fly angler and guide Jeff Feczko of To the Gills fly fishing, Baja Mexico, and professional chef and fly fishing guide Josh Schwartz of Travel Creel Hospitality. Josh and Jeff have combined forces to offer the finest in fly fishing, hospitality, and food.
Roosterfish may be the pinnacle of all sportfish on the fly. Get ready for an adrenaline rush as you sprint for position, steeple your cast, and ready yourself for fish that are instantly in your backing and can spool you in minutes.
Josh is a New England Culinary Institute graduate in Vermont and has worked in some of the country's finest restaurants, including Sous Cheft for world-famous French Laundry in Napa Valley. Jeff has guided full-time, year-round in Baja Mexico for the past 10 years.
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Recorded June 27, 2024.
Our destination is Big Spring Creek and Warm Spring Creek near the town of Lewiston, Montana with Dan Vermillion, co-owner of Sweetwater Travel, Livingston, Montana. Travelling to Lewistown is like stepping back in time to the Montana of yesteryear. Here anglers will find classic uncrowded spring creek fly fishing along with miles and miles of public water, easy wading, and shots at large, wily trout.
Dan and his brothers were raised on the banks of the Yellowstone River and are now owners and operators of the largest collection of fly-fishing lodges in the world. Today, Dan covers Big Spring Creek and Warm Spring Creek from top to bottom, pro tips for spring creeks, plus Jeremiah Johnson, Joe Brooks, and a GREAT story of guiding Barack Obama, along with some life lessons from Fed Chairman, Paul Volker.
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Recorded June 14, 2024.
Our destination is the Troutland region of central Finland with Hall of Fame fly angler, Jani Himanko, owner of the world famous Kellankoski Lodge. Central Finland is home to some of the best fly fishing in Europe and the happiest people on the planet, not to mention brown trout the size of your leg. As Jani says, we don’t take pictures of 20” fish.
A 25-year veteran of the industry, Jani writes for local hunting and fishing magazines and was inducted to the Finnish Fishing Hall of Fame in 2023. He makes the case for Finland and the famous baitfish hatch, plus stories of Arctic char and sea run browns, Russian helicopters and the Kota Peninsula, and fly fishing Greenland and Norway. Bonus: the famous surfboard fly and why you should drink Loncaro.
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Recorded May 9, 2024.
Our destination is the Idaho Panhandle and the wild and scenic St. Joe River with expert fly angler and guide, Tyler Nash, owner of White Pine Outfitters in Moscow, Idaho. Flowing 140 miles mostly through the Idaho Panhandle National Forest, the St. Joe is renowned for its gin-clear water, rugged beauty, and unforgettable dry fly fishing for iconic Westslope Cutthroat trout. Growing up in Colorado, Tyler lived the western outdoor life many only dream of, spending his school years fly fishing and hunting with his dad.
After guiding backcountry hunters and riding rodeo bulls, Tyler moved to Idaho to pursue his dream of building a fly shop and outfitter business. Today, Tyler unlocks the St Joe from top to bottom and shares his unique guiding style and captivating stories, including adventures with Grand Rhonde rainbows and steelhead, and a memorable tale involving a sunken drift boat, a soaking wet client, and a police helicopter. I hope you enjoy Tyler as much as I did!
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Recorded April 18, 2024. Episode 122
Episode 122 of the Destination Angler Podcast – July 11, 2024
Our destination is the beautiful Stillwater River with expert guide and outfitter, Chris Fleck, Stillwater Anglers, Nye Montana. Often overlooked, the Stillwater is one of Montana’s best kept secrets and is anything but still. Here anglers will find challenging whitewater, boulder fields, prolific hatches, and some of the most spectacular scenery in all of Montana. Best of all, the Stillwater is a haven for anglers looking for solitude.
Chris caught the fly fishing bug early as a kid in Wyoming. He traveled the world serving 23 years in the Marine corp and now makes his living on the waters around Nye. Today Chris shares his secrets of the Stillwater along with the nearby Boulder River, Rosebud, Rock Creek, even Patagonia along with top hatches and fly patterns, high water techniques, and how to fish the elusive nocturnal stonefly. Stick around to the end for a great story of a giant brown trout, plus local hotspots. Listen in and beat the crowds with Chris on the Stillwater!
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Recorded April 11, 2024. Episode 121
Get ready for an exhilarating adventure on the wild and scenic Flathead River in Northern Montana with expert fly angler and industry icon, Hilary Hutcheson! Originating in some of the most breathtaking and remote scenery in the west, the Flathead offers high-adrenaline whitewater fly fishing and crystal-clear waters teeming with native westslope cutthroat trout who love to look up.
Hilary, who started guiding as a teenager, has a fascinating journey from television news anchor in Portland to guiding on the Flathead and Middle Fork of the Salmon River. Owner of Lary's Fly & Supply in Columbia Falls, Montana, she’s a key industry player, serving on multiple boards, testifying on Capitol Hill, and winning awards as a filmmaker, journalist, and contributing editor for Fly Fisherman Magazine.
Brace yourself for stories of Bonecrusher rapids, grizzly bears, and a client with a superhuman bladder, plus Hilary’s guide training philosophy and Capitol Hill testimony. Stick around to the end for a sneak peek at her new movie. Grab your helmet—this ride is going to be wild!
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Recorded March 29, 2024. Episode 120
Our destination is the world-famous Grey Reef on the North Platte River with Blake Jackson, co-owner of the Ugly Bug Fly Shop, Casper Wyoming. Grey Reef is one of the great tail waters of the west, offering a 70-mile western fly fishing experience with oversized, football-shaped wild trout, and plenty of solitude where 50 fish days are common.
Blake grew up in Wyoming doing what Wyoming kids do – hunting, fishing, and playing sports. After college, he quickly realized a fly-fishing guide could not afford to live in Bozeman and returned to Wyoming, where he now co-owns the fly shop.
Today, we explore the Reef, Miracle Mile, and Fremon Canyon and the conservation story behind the trophy fly fishing here, plus slow-it-down streamer techniques, local fly patterns, stories from Mongolia, Wyoming elk hunting, naked customers, and why you need to cast to the center of the stream.
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Recorded March 13, 2024. Episode 119
Our destination is Mongolia, the land of Genghis Khan, in search of the legendary Taimen, the world's largest trout species, with Michael Caranci from Mongolia River Outfitters. Visiting Mongolia feels like stepping back in time. About the size of Texas, it’s the least densely populated country in the world. Here, Taimen thrive in its pristine rivers growing over 50 inches.
Michael first visited Mongolia in 2015 and fell in love with its people, culture, and fly fishing, and has returned ever since. A published writer with over 20 years’ experience managing fly fishing lodges, Michael shares insights on Taimen, their diet, habitats, and how to go after them, fly rod in hand. We also delve into Mongolian culture and the unique experiences it offers. If you are looking for an adrenaline-fueled adventure, this episode is for you.
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Recorded March 8, 2024. Episode 118
Our destination is the revered Youghiogheny River in Southwestern Pennsylvania with expert fly angler, Rob Walters, head guide for Laurel Highlands Guide Service. Once polluted from abandon mines, the “Yawk” as it’s called, has undergone a remarkable transformation into a world-class tailwater with a reputation for big trout and tremendous hatches.
Rob grew up in Delaware fly fishing on local trout streams and stripers in the surf. In 2005, he moved to Pittsburgh and traded in the salt life for the mountain life of Western PA and has been guiding and fly fishing the Yawk ever since.
Today Rob dials us in to the quality trout waters in the 11 mile middle section, tips on matching streamers to water types and temperature, pike on the fly in the UK, and some great stories of trout so big they straighten your hook.
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Recorded Feb 22, 2024. Episode 117
Our destination is the revered Youghiogheny River in Southwestern Pennsylvania with expert fly angler, Rob Walters, head guide for Laurel Highlands Guide Service. Once polluted from abandon mines, the “Yawk” as it’s called, has undergone a remarkable transformation into a world-class tailwater with a reputation for big trout and tremendous hatches.
Rob grew up in Delaware fly fishing on local trout streams and stripers in the surf. In 2005, he moved to Pittsburgh and traded in the salt life for the mountain life of Western PA and has been guiding and fly fishing the Yawk ever since.
Today Rob dials us in to the quality trout waters in the 11 mile middle section, tips on matching streamers to water types and temperature, pike on the fly in the UK, and some great stories of trout so big they straighten your hook.
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Recorded Feb 22, 2024. Episode 117
Our destination is the Thorofare Region of Yellowstone National Park, considered the most remote spot in the lower 48, with expert fly angler, guide, and author, Paul Weamer, Coordinator of the Yellowstone Fly Fishing Volunteer Program. Paul and a group of 14 researchers ventured deep into the Thorofare to discover if the efforts to reduce the lake trout population in Yellowstone Lake are positively impacting cutthroat populations. The answer may surprise you.
Paul is a contributing writer for Fly Fisherman Magazine and has written seven books on fly fishing including Favorite Flies for Yellowstone National Park: 50 Essential Patterns from Local Experts. Today he shares his epic adventure in the Thorofare through quicksand and mudholes, blown downs and swamps, not to mention the challenges of traveling over 140 miles on horseback. Would he do it again? Let’s find out!
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Recorded April 4, 2024. Episode 116
Our destination is the Thorofare Region of Yellowstone National Park, considered the most remote spot in the lower 48, with expert fly angler, guide, and author, Paul Weamer, Coordinator of the Yellowstone Fly Fishing Volunteer Program. Paul and a group of 14 researchers ventured deep into the Thorofare to discover if the efforts to reduce the lake trout population in Yellowstone Lake are positively impacting cutthroat populations. The answer may surprise you.
Paul is a contributing writer for Fly Fisherman Magazine and has written over a dozen books on fly fishing including Favorite Flies for Yellowstone National Park: 50 Essential Patterns from Local Experts. Today he shares his epic adventure in the Thorofare through quicksand and mudholes, blown downs and swamps, not to mention the challenges of traveling over 140 miles on horseback. Would he do it again? Let’s find out!
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Recorded April 4, 2024. Episode 116
Our destination is the Clark Fork of the Columbia River with expert fly-fishing guide, Andy Simon, Grizzley Hackle Fly Shop, Missoula, Montana. Once known as the world’s largest superfund site, the Clark Fork now is one of the greatest conversation recovery stories in fly fishing, offering some of the best dry fly fishing in the West.
Andy gives a great overview of the best sections of the Clark Fork, the prime time of year to fish, and how to break down this big river into fishable chunks, plus top hatches including Skwalas, BWOs, Golden Stones, and hoppers. We also touch on Rock Creek, steelhead fishing, and some remarkable client moments ranging from stressed-out bankers, arguing couples, and a client nicknamed “tail gunner”. Bonus: how to predict a big fish day on the drive to the river.
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Recorded Jan 18, 2024. Episode 114
Our destination is the unspoiled Spatsizi Wilderness Park in northern British Columbia with Jake Daly, seasoned fly-fishing expert and manager of Spatsizi River Outfitters. Roadless and uninhabited, Spatsizi is two million acres of wild, rugged and remote wilderness unchanged by man, offering some of the best fly fishing on the planet.
A native BC-er, Jake shares his adventures of double-digit bull trout, bears wrestling in boats, the largest manhunt in BC history, and how the Collingwood brothers founded the operation after landing 126 trout on 126 casts. Stick around to the end for a shore lunch tip like no other—how to cook trout in a frying pan made from an artic birch tree. No joke!
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Recorded Jan 18, 2024. Episode 114
Our destination is the Border Brule River in Northern Wisconsin with 50-year veteran of the industry, Bill Sherer, owner of We Tie It Fly Shop in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin. Only 45 miles from Lake Superior, the Border Brule offers outstanding wild brook and brown trout fly fishing, abundant public access, and easy wading in relative solitude.
Bill is a recognized authority on trout and musky fly fishing and holds a World Line Class Record for Muskie, Walleye, and several saltwater species. He’s a former state council chairman of Trout Unlimited Wisconsin and an internationally acclaimed fly designer with flies sold in shops around the globe. Today Bill shares stories of one-eyed muskies, 30-inch brown trout, tips on wet fly fishing and coexisting with bears. Stick around to the end to hear why one old-timer carries pea gravel in a can of planters’ peanuts plus and sage advice on fishing slow.
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Recorded Feb 15, 2024. Episode 113
Our destination is the North Island of New Zealand with backcountry fly fishing guide and YouTuber, Alex Waller, Trippin on Trout, Taupo, NZ. While the South Island often steals the spotlight, the North Island produces Disneyland-sized trout and more rivers than you could fish in a lifetime.
Alex was born in the UK, came to New Zealand for skydiving, and stayed for the fly fishing. After a sky diving accident that nearly took his arm and leg, Alex made fly fishing, guiding, and documenting his wild and remote backcountry adventures on YouTube his passion. Today, Alex explains the differences between the North and South Islands, how to land big trout, seasons and fly patterns, and why remote, backcountry fly fishing recharges the soul.
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Recorded Jan 11, 2024. Episode 112
Our destination is the world-famous White River, Bull Shoals, Arkansas, with 25-year veteran guide and wet fly expert, Davy Wotton, American International School of Fly Fishing. The White River is an enormous tailwater system with a larger-than-life reputation. Here anglers can tangle with trout dreams are made of.
Davy has appeared on numerous TV shows and podcasts, is fly designer, consultant, manufacturer of fly fishing gear, and wet fly expert. Davy gives a great overview of the White River system, how to go after those monster browns, plus innovative wet fly techniques that bring the big boys up for dinner.
Bonus: where to wade fish when the generators are on and the water is high, and great stories of his close friend, Dave Whitlock. Could the White be your best shot at a that trout of a lifetime? Find out from Davy!
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Recorded Jan 4, 2024. Episode 111
Our destination is Indian River Lagoon near the Kennedy Space Center on the Central Florida coast with Captain Frank Catino who gives us the low down on the Indian River, the Banana River, and Mosquito Lagoon. Stretching over 150 miles, anglers can lose themselves in a sea of mangrove shorelines, shallow grass flats, and numerous islands where great numbers of tarpon, redfish, snook, and speckled trout thrive.
Having fished these waters for 45 years, Frank shares stories of fishing with Lefty Kreh, Yvonne Chenard, and Roger Waters, how he came to build reels for Orvis and serve as mayor of his town. We cover the seasons, tarpon and redfish behavior, and stick around to the end for some great tips on surf fishing.
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Recorded Dec 14, 2023. Episode 110
Today our destination is Colorado with trophy trout hunter, Forrest Hobbs. Forrest grew up in Alaska but lives in Colorado where he has developed a “playbook” for routinely hooking and landing big trout in difficult conditions. In this episode, Forrest generously unveils his secrets, offering tips on locating and landing multiple trophy trout a day. You’ll be surprised by his top fly patterns, rod set up, and how he goes deep in ugly places for the big ones.
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Recorded Dec 9, 2023. Episode 108
Our destination is Northeast Ohio, otherwise known as Steelhead Alley, and the network of rivers and “spate” streams flowing into Lake Erie with expert steelhead guide, Josh McQueen, founder of Fish Ohio Outfitters. The southern shore of Lake Erie offers some of the finest Steelhead fly fishing in the world where 30-40 fish days are an absolute possibility. An Ohio native, Josh's lifelong connection to these waters led him from truck driving and construction to his true calling as a fishing guide.
Today, Josh gives a master class on the fishery, Steelhead behavior, effect of water temps, stocking programs, flies and rigs that consistently produce, plus why he prefers dirty water. Bonus: how to beat the crowds.
Could this be the best lake run rainbow fishery in the world? You be the judge!
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Recorded Nov 21, 2023. Episode 109
Our destination is North Sterling Reservoir in Eastern Colorado for probably the most underrated and overlooked of all freshwater fish – Carp! Our guest is Jeff Wagner, CEO of Mayfly Outdoors, better known for such iconic brands such as Ross, Abel, and Airflow. North Sterling is a medium sized reservoir loaded with big carp where 40 fish days are not uncommon.
Educated as a biologist, Jeff grew up in Nebraska and shares his journey from Cabelas retail store clerk to CEO of one of the top brands in the industry. Today Jeff covers common carp, grass carp, food sources and feeding habits, top fly patterns and colors, where carp hangout in lakes, why windy days can be awesome, plus what types of rods and setups work best.
Do carp get a bad rap? You be the judge!
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Recorded Oct 18, 2023. Episode 107
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Dylan shares some pro tips on carp fishing, girlfriends, and his work to fish lifestyle in Colorado. If you’ve wondered about carp on the fly, then this episode is for you.
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Recorded July 17, 2023. Episode 106
Our destination is the legendary River Test in England with expert guide and fishing agent, Gilly Bate, Fly Odyssey UK. If you’ve ever wondered what fly fishing in the UK is all about, then this episode is for you. Steeped in history, the River Test is considered by many the birthplace of fly fishing and one of the pre-eminent chalk streams in the world. Here, anglers can immerse themselves in a bygone era, fishing famous “beats” through private estates, while testing their skill against surprisingly large and wily trout.
Gilly has been fly-fishing and guiding English chalk streams for 25 years and has appeared in TV shows, podcasts, and magazine articles. Today Gilly takes us into the world of estate fly fishing, river keepers, and proper English stream etiquette. Bonus: Scotland and the iconic River Spey.
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Recorded Oct 4, 2023. Episode 105
Our destination is the Little Juniata River, Part 2, in Central Pennsylvania with competition angler and euro nymphing aficionado, Josh Miller owner of Trout Yeah guide service. Yes folks, the master class continues with life changing concepts on how to catch more fish including strike detection, observation, and sizing up a piece of water. Plus, Josh’s surprising philosophy on top fly patterns, the Frisby cast, and why he likes to keep his flies OFF the bottom. Stick around to the end for a chance encounter with Joe Humphreys and some stories we captured after we turned the recorder back on.
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- Got Fishing - crafting world Class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget. https://gotfishing.com/ | Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing
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Recorded Aug 18, 2023. Episode 104
Our destination is the Little Juniata River in Central Pennsylvania with competition angler and Team USA youth fly fishing coach, Josh Miller, Trout Yeah guide service. The Little J is a gorgeous trout stream known for deep emerald green pools, limestone cliffs, scenic stone railroad arches, and tremendous Brown Trout fishing.
Hailing from Pittsburgh, Josh's journey in fly fishing began as a teenager, propelling him to compete in regional and national events, where he eventually secured a spot on Fly Fishing Team USA. Today, Josh provides a masterclass on euro nymphing, shares insights about the Little J, stories of the USA Youth Flyfishing team’s victorious journey to Bosnia, and the importance of the mental aspect of the game.
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About Josh Miller
- Trout Yeah guide service
- Book a trip: 412.805.5970 TroutYeah@gmail.com
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Recorded Aug 18, 2023. Episode 103
Our destination is the Deerfield River in western Massachusetts with Brian Comfort, owner of Deerfield Fly shop. The Deerfield ranks among the best tailwaters in the Northeast. With diverse hatches and water types, anglers can find great dry fly fishing and escape the crowds on this remote and scenic river.
Brian shares what makes the Deerfield River so special, how to navigate the multiple dams and tailwaters that make up this system, major hatches, and how to target those big browns lurking in nearly every hole. Bonus: Tarpon in the Virgin Islands, giant trout in New Zealand, and technical trout on Swift River, plus, was it a good idea to buy a fly shop during covid?
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About Brian Comfort and the Deerfield Fly Shop
- Deerfield Fly Shop
- Book a trip: 413-397-3665
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- Adamsbuilt Fishing - THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear. https://www.adamsbuiltfishing.com/ | Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt
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Recorded Aug 9, 2023. Episode 102
Our destination is part 2 of our conversation with John Maclean on the Blackfoot River. In case you missed part 1, John is the son of Norman Maclean, the author of the book that changed everything, "A River Runs Through It." If you love the book and movie, this episode is for you.
We unravel the enigma of his brother Paul, probing into the mysteries surrounding his life and tragic end. What Norman Maclean was like as a father, and why he wrote the book. Who was the real-life counterpart of Neil, the preppy and obnoxious brother of Jessie, and learn that the opening scene in the original manuscript was totally different.
Stay with us until the very end for John's captivating tales of his journeys as a reporter alongside Henry Kissinger, and his profound insights into the unforgettable closing words of the book: "I am haunted by waters."
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About John Maclean
- Home Waters, a Chronical of a Family and a River
- John’s website
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- TroutRoutes - the #1 Trout Fishing app, helping you find new trout water so you spend less time on the road and more time fishing. https://troutinsights.com/ | Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes Download the app here
- Adamsbuilt Fishing - THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear. https://www.adamsbuiltfishing.com/ | Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt
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· Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook.
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Recorded July 7, 2023. Episode 101
Our destination is the pristine waters of the Blackfoot River in Montana, Part 1, with special guest, the acclaimed author and journalist, John Maclean, son of Norman Maclean, the literary genius behind the book, "A River Runs Through It." The Blackfoot River is a place of rugged beauty and renowned trout fishing. It's a slice of paradise that has captivated the hearts of Montanans for generations, even before Hollywood took notice. But is its popularity a blessing or a curse?
From his summers in Montana at a century-old family cabin to his illustrious career as a Washington correspondent for the Chicago Tribune, John regales us with his own tales from this storied river, the iconic book, and the beloved film that captured the imagination of anglers the world over.
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About John Maclean
- Home Waters, a Chronical of a Family and a River
- John’s website
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- Got Fishing - crafting world Class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget. https://gotfishing.com/ | Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing
- TroutRoutes - the #1 Trout Fishing app, helping you find new trout water so you spend less time on the road and more time fishing. https://troutinsights.com/ | Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes Download the app here
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Recorded July 7, 2023. Episode 100
Our Destination is the world-renowned Provo River in Utah with expert fly angler, guide and artist, Walter Foster, Park City Trout Tales, and Fine Fin Art. Only 20 minutes from Park City, the Provo is one of Utah’s top trout destinations known for big browns and rainbows that’ll rip line like there’s no tomorrow. Walter has been guiding clients on Utah’s most famous lakes and streams for 27 years. He is also an accomplished artist, replicating his client’s catch of a lifetime on canvas.
Today Walter dials us into the Provo from top to bottom, gives us the low down on the hatch chart, his top fly pics, and other lakes and streams in the area, and epic fish battles. Bonus: 40 fish days Pyramid Lake, known for producing 20 lb Lahontan Cutthroat Trout. Stick around to the end for a great Robert Redford story.
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Contact Walter:
- Trout Tales Fly Fishing Excursions: https://www.trouttales.com/ | Facebook & Instagram @trouttales
- Fine Fin Art: https://www.trouttales.com/walter-foster---artist.html | Facebook & Instagram @finefinart
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Destination Angler:
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· Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram
· Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook.
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Recorded Aug 2, 2023. Episode 99
Our destination is the legendary San Juan River in Northern New Mexico with expert guide and fly angler, Rob Coddington, Duranglers Fly Shop, Durango Colorado. The San Juan River is considered one of THE top tailwaters in America due to the sheer numbers and size of trout.
Rob played college baseball and spent his summers trout fishing in Jackson hole. He and his wife moved to Durango 24 years ago where he teaches history, coaches baseball, and guides full time in the summers. Today Rob shares stories of giant fish, the famous ant fall, midge fishing tips, and why a soft fly rod is the way to go on the San Juan.
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- https://duranglers.com/
- Facebook & Instagram @duranglers
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- Rocky Mountain Angling Club – offering uncrowded fly fishing in the Rocky Mountains since 1992. Fight the fish not the crowds. https://rmangling.com/ | mangling@gmail.com | 800-524-1814
Destination Angler:
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Recorded June 29, 2023. Episode 98
Our Destination is the St Croix River with Brian Maze, Amaazen Outdoors, Prescott, Wisconsin. Come along with us as Brian chases Muskies on the fly. The St Croix is one of the original 8 rivers protected by the Wild and Scenic River act. With little or no development, the upper section offers a wild, remote, and unpressured experience for anglers.
Brian covers the St Croix from end to end and takes us into the mind of the musky, plus bird dogs and grouse hunting, top fly patterns and leader set-ups, and keeping Musky fly fishing simple. Stick around to the end for a great tip Brian calls “walkin the dog”.
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Contact Brian at Amaazen Outdoors:
- https://amaazen.com/ | 920-277-5750 | Brian@amaazen.com
- Facebook @Amaazen.Outdoors | Instagram @Amaazen_outdoors
- Brian’s YouTube channel
- Brian’s podcast is called the Amaazen Outdoors Podcast
Please check out our Sponsors:
- Rocky Mountain Angling Club – offering uncrowded fly fishing in the Rocky Mountains since 1992. Fight the fish not the crowds. https://rmangling.com/ | mangling@gmail.com | 800-524-1814
- TroutRoutes - the #1 Trout Fishing app, helping you find new trout water so you spend less time on the road and more time fishing. https://troutinsights.com/ | Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes Download the app here
- Angler’s Coffee - elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep. https://anglerscoffee.com/ | Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco
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· Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram
· Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook.
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Recorded June 29, 2023. Episode 97
Our destination is the Indian Peaks Wilderness area in Central Colorado with Erin Crider, Founder of Uncharted Outdoorswomen, Blackhawk, Colorado. About an hour from Denver, Indian Peaks is a roadless wilderness crisscrossed by over 100 miles of trails on or near the Continental Divide with dozens of alpine lakes and streams for the adventuresome angler.
As a former private wealth advisor out of NYC, Erin has made it her life’s mission to break down barriers in the outdoors for women. Her company employs over 30 all-female hunting, fishing, and hiking guides in Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, and Oregon. Today Erin dials us into Indiana Peaks and shares pro tips on scoping out lakes, essential gear for the high country, top confidence fly patterns, and avoiding moose.
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Top Flies for the Indian Peaks Wilderness:
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Contact Erin at Uncharted Outdoorswomen:
- https://unchartedoutdoorswomen.com/
- Colorado Women on the Fly
- Facebook @UnchartedOutdoorswomen
- Instagram @Uncharted_Outdoorswomen
- Instagram @ColoradoWomenOnTheFly
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- Angler’s Coffee - elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep. https://anglerscoffee.com/ | Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco
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Destination Angler:
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· Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram
· Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook.
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Recorded June 22, 2023. Episode 96
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is the Middle Fork of the Salmon River with veteran fly fishing and adventure guide Guy Robins, Silver Creek Outfitters, Ketchum, Idaho. Considered one of the most rugged and isolated adventure trips in the lower 48, the Middle Fork is famous for a 6-day, 100-mile float through the massive Frank Church Wilderness area. Here you will find some of the most stunning scenery in the West; beautiful canyons, emerald-green pools, great whitewater, and hungry native Westslope Cutthroat trout that love to look up.
Guy has been floating the Middle Fork for 30 years and leading adventure trips for 40. Today, he breaks down the Middle Fork for the fly angler and shares great stories of rafting in the Himalayas, scary moments on El Capitan, thoughts on free climbers and famous recluses, dynamite and log jams. Stick around to the end for a great story from Napal that will warm your heart.
Bonus, tips on remote tributaries you can fish.
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Contact Guy at Silver Creek Outfitters:
- https://silver-creek.com/ | 208.726.5282
- guy.robins@silver-creek.com
- Facebook & Instagram @SilverCreekOutfitters
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Destination Angler:
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· Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram
· Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook.
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Recorded June 15, 2023. Episode 95
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our Destination is the rugged and remote Devils River in Southwest Texas with Kevin Stubbs, Expedition Outfitters, New Braunfels, Texas. The Devils River is known for gin clear, spring-fed water that offers unmatched sight fishing for Smallmouth and Largemouth bass.
A Texas native, Kevin has been guiding this area for 20 years. As a young man, he moved to Colorado to train bird dogs and fly fish, then Seattle to work for a NASCAR team that went bankrupt crashing too many cars. Kevin was destined for guiding as he soon learned sitting behind a desk. Kevin breaks down the Devils River and shares stories of settlers, Comanches, and Indian pictographs, the King Ranch, Nolan Ryan, and Brad Pitt, along with tips on targeting carp and smallies.
Bonus: the Guadalupe River, our southernmost trout stream in America.
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Top Flies for the Devils River:
- @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram
Contact Kevin at Expedition Outfitters:
- https://expedition-outfitters.net/
- kevinstu@msn.com | 210-602-9284
- Facebook & Instagram: @k.stubbsflyfishing
Please check out our Sponsors:
- Angler’s Coffee - elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep. https://anglerscoffee.com/ | Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco
- TroutRoutes - the #1 Trout Fishing app, helping you find new trout water so you spend less time on the road and more time fishing. https://troutinsights.com/ | Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes
Destination Angler:
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· Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram
· Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook.
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Recorded May 27, 2023. Episode 94
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is Rapid Creek in the Black Hills with Hans Stephenson, owner of Dakota Angler & Outfitter, Rapid City, South Dakota. Steeped in history, the Black Hills are a small stream fly fishing mecca with great public access, wild trout, and a variety of water types including freestones, spring creeks, tailwaters, and mountain meadows.
Hans gives us a rundown of Rapid Creek, top fly patterns, tips on adjusting for high gradient streams, and what motorcycles, fly fishing, and snoop dog have in common, plus the challenges new mining claims are creating for the fishery.
Bonus: listener profile with Christy McReynolds, stripper and brown trout IGFA world record holder.
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Top Flies for Rapid Creek:
- @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram
Contact Hans at Dakota Angler & Outfitter:
- https://flyfishsd.com
- Facebook & Instagram: @dakotaflyangler
- YouTube @hansrcsd
- flyfish@rapidnet.com | 605-341-2450
Listener Profile: Christy McReynolds at Flying SoHo Guide Service
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Destination Angler:
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· Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook
· Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook.
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Recorded May 17, 2023. Episode 93
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is fly fishing the wild and scenic Clarion River with trophy brown Trout hunter, Don Cameroni, Brown Trout Addiction Guide Service, Ridgeway, PA. The Clarion River might just be the most underrated fly-fishing destination in the state. Years ago, the Clarion was a mess, but starting in the 1980s, a massive clean-up effort began and today the water below Johnsonburg may be some of the best trophy brown trout water in the State.
Don grew up just 60 yards from the Bighorn River and moved to the Clarion when he was 11. Now he makes his living guiding clients and working as a live line gas welder. Today Don shares stories of slingin’ meat (streamer fishing) for wild Browns, caddis hatches of biblical proportions, and why guiding brings him so much joy.
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- @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram
Contact Don:
- https://www.browntroutaddiction.com/
- Instagram: @doncameroni | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065446721142
- Browntroutaddictionguides@gmail.com | (814)-512-7891
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- Angler’s Coffee - elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep. https://anglerscoffee.com/ | Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco
- TroutRoutes - the #1 Trout Fishing app, helping you find new trout water so you spend less time on the road and more time fishing. https://troutinsights.com/ | Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes
Destination Angler:
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· Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook
· Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook.
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Recorded May 11, 2023. Episode 92
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is Cayo Cruz on the north shore of Cuba with Matt Sprecher, Alaska Steelhead Co. Cuba is quickly gaining a reputation as THE place for fly-fishing for world-class Permit and Bonefish reminiscent of the Florida Keys 60-70 years ago. Large schools of unpressured trophy fish and enormous flats mean fly fishing so good it borders on chaos.
About our guest, after dropping out of college, Matt moved to Colorado and became a house painter. Along the way, he picked up a fly rod working as a rookie guide in Vail, eventually starting his own fly shop and guide service, which became one of the largest in the country. Matt gives us the low down on Cuba, tips on permit and bonefish, and why he brings magic markers and cheese whiz on every trip.
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Contact Matt:
- https://www.alaskasteelheadco.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alaskasteelheadcompany
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- Angler’s Coffee - elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep. https://anglerscoffee.com/ | Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco
Destination Angler:
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· Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook
· Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook.
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Recorded May 4, 2023. Episode 91
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is fly-fishing the mighty White River in Northern, Arkansas with Chad Johnson, owner of CJ’s White River Outfitter. The White River below Bull Shoals Dam offers over 55 miles of quality trout water and is world-famous for Brown trout the size of your leg, including 38 lb. brown trout caught just a few years ago.
Chad grew up in Mississippi catfishing on the Perl River until he was invited on a weekend fly-fishing trip to Arkansas. Even after catching only 4 trout, he became obsessed with fly fishing, moved to Arkansas to work at Dally’s Ozark Fly Fisher, and now is the head guide. Chad shares his expertise on targeting big Browns, springtime hatches, and nymphing year around, along with some funny stories about his good friend, Dave Whitlock. Bonus: where to wade when the water is high.
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Top Flies for the White River:
- @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram
Contact Chad:
- CJ’s White River Outfitter: https://cjswhiteriveroutfitter.com/ | (601-557-2653) flyhead73@yahoo.com
- FOLLOW Chad on Instagram @flyhead and Facebook
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- TroutRoutes - the #1 Trout Fishing app, helping you find new trout water so you spend less time on the road and more time fishing. https://troutinsights.com/ | Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes
Destination Angler:
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· Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook
· Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook.
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Recorded April 21, 2020. Episode 90
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is fly fishing the wild and scenic Kern River with Guy Jeans, owner of Kern River Fly Shop, Kernville, California. Emerging from the shadow of Mt Whitney in Sequoia National Forrest, the Kern flows 165 miles through some of the most beautiful country in California and is home to 3 native species including the world-famous Golden Trout.
Guy grew up as a surfer kid in Ventura, playing music, washing windows, and guiding part-time on the Kern while sleeping in his truck. After selling his business, he started his fly shop and now guides, writes fly fishing articles, teaches, designs flies, plays in a “ska” band, and even hosts the Guy Jeans podcast. We break down the North, South, and tailwater sections of the Kern, along with tales of carp fishing, top flies and seasons, and wilderness wanderings.
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- @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram
Contact Guy:
- Kern River Fly Shop: www.kernriverflyshop.com | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KernRiverFlyShop/ | Instagram @kernriverflyshop
- Guy Jeans Podcast: www.guyjeanspodcast.com | @guyjeans
- Guy’s Band, the Stoneflies: www.stoneflysmusic.com | https://www.youtube.com/user/guyjeans8
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- TroutRoutes - the #1 Trout Fishing app, helping you find new trout water so you spend less time on the road and more time fishing. https://troutinsights.com/ | Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes
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- New England Nets - makers of handmade hardwood landing nets for anglers everywhere. Exceptional quality that will complement your catch of a lifetime. newenglandnets@gmail.com | Instagram: @newenglandnets
Destination Angler:
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· Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook
· Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook.
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Recorded March 23, 2023. Episode 89
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is the Maine North Woods with Nate Tower, owner of Heritage Waters Guide Service. If you’re looking for an off-the-grid, unpressured fly-fishing experience, then the Maine North Woods is it. Encompassing over 3.5 million acres, these unspoiled waters are home to healthy, intact populations of wild and hungry native Brook trout and salmon.
After a life-changing trip to Montana as a teenager and a basketball coach who taught him to cast, Nate knew he was destined to make fly fishing his life’s passion. Today, Nate runs his guiding business and gives us a rundown of the area, how to scope out the best ponds, strategies, and tactics for big Brookies, why water temps, wind, and structure are so important, his top confidence fly patterns, and how to spot those all-important cold springs. So pack your satellite phone and gas up the truck because we’re going off the grid to the Maine North Woods.
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Top Flies for the Maine North Woods:
- @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram
Contact Nate:
- https://www.heritagewaters-maineguide.com/
- heritage.waters.guide@gmail.com | (207) 557-1741
- Instagram: @wandering_and_wading | Facebook: @heritagewatersguideservice
Please check out our Sponsors:
- New England Nets - makers of handmade hardwood landing nets for anglers everywhere. Exceptional quality that will compliment your catch of a lifetime. newenglandnets@gmail.com | Instagram: @newenglandnets
- TroutRoutes - the #1 Trout Fishing app, helping you find new trout water so you spend less time on the road and more time fishing. https://troutinsights.com/ | Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes
- Angler’s Coffee - elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep. https://anglerscoffee.com/ | Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco
Destination Angler:
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· Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook
· Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook.
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Recorded March 16, 2023. Episode 88
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is Twin Bridges, Montana otherwise known as trout mecca, with author, expert fly angler, and bamboo rod builder, Jerry Kustich, founder of Sweetgrass Rods. Some of the most fabled trout streams in the world converge on Twin Bridges—the Ruby, the Big Hole, the Beaverhead, and the Jefferson.
Jerry has fly-fished these rivers for 30 years while building over 15,000 fly rods for Winston, then Sweetgrass Rods. He has written books and articles including the classic Fly Fishing for Great Lakes Steelhead, Around the Next Bend, and his latest, Holy Water. Today, he shares strategies for following the hatches, opening up the Ruby up to public access, chasing Alaskan Sheefish, and why the world still needs bamboo rods and how they are made. Stick around to the end for an experience on the Kamchatka peninsula that cemented Jerry’s heart and soul for primal wilderness areas.
With host, Steve Haigh
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Top Flies for Twin Bridges:
- @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram
Contact Jerry:
- Sweetgrassrods@gmail.com
- 406-782-5552
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SweetgrassRods/ @sweetgrassrods
Please check out our Sponsors:
- Angler’s Coffee - elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep. https://anglerscoffee.com/ | Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco
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Destination Angler:
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· Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook
· Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook.
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Recorded Feb 23, 2023. Episode 87
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is northern Michigan and the wild and Scenic Manistee River with Brian “Koz” Kozminski, owner of True North Trout. Nestled in the Huron-Manistee National Forest, the Manistee flows over 200 miles where anglers can tangle with big Browns, epic hatches, and superb Salmon and Steelhead runs. Koz has been fly fishing these rivers for over 30 years, but at one time, was tending bar and living on the streets until fly fishing saved him. Now he runs his guiding business from Boyne City which is ground zero for some of the finest trout fishing in the country. Koz gives us the rundown on the Manistee from top to bottom along with other great rivers in the area such as the Black, Pigeon, Sturgeon, Maple, the Boardman, and the Jordan. Stick around to the end for a great story of a Brown Trout so big that Koz thought it was a Salmon.
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Top Flies for the Manistee River:
- @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram
Contact Koz:
- https://truenorthtrout.com/
- Instagram & Facebook: @TrueNorthTrout
- YouTube
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Destination Angler:
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· Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook
· Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook.
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Recorded Feb 9, 2023. Episode 86
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is Intricate Bay Lodge on Lake Iliamna, Alaska with backcountry fly fishing guide and professional photographer, Abe Blair, Manager of “The Outpost”. Lake Iliamna is the 8th largest lake in North America and boasts the largest sockeye salmon run in the world, not to mention a dozen of the finest rainbow rivers in Alaska and plenty of bears.
Abe grew up in Oregon where he discovered fly fishing and had a life-changing injury at age 18 when he shattered his skull in a go-cart accident. Fortunately, he made a full recovery and has been fly fishing and photographing the world ever since. Abe shares stories of massive salmon runs, giant rainbows, close calls with bears, guiding demanding clients, Jimmy Carter and his Secret Service guys, along with great tips on how to get stunning shots with your iPhone.
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Top Flies for the Lake Iliamna area:
- @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram
Contact Abe and Intricate Bay Lodge:
- Abe Blair: https://www.abeblair.com/ | AbeBlair@me.com | 530-414-9348 | Facebook: @ abe.blair Instagram @abeblair
- Intricate Bay Lodge: https://intricatebaylodge.com/ | Instagram & Facebook: @intricatebaylodge
Please check out our Sponsors:
- Angler’s Coffee - elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep. https://anglerscoffee.com/ | Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco
- TroutRoutes - the #1 Trout Fishing app, helping you find new trout water so you spend less time on the road and more time fishing. https://troutinsights.com/ | Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes
Destination Angler:
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· Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook
· Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook.
Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com
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Recorded Jan 13, 2023. Episode 85
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is the grand and rugged Wind River Range in central Wyoming, with backcountry guide, George Hunker, Sweetwater Fishing Expeditions, Lander, Wyoming. The Winds stretch 100 miles north to south, encompassing 3 wilderness areas, and are absolutely loaded with remote alpine lakes – over 2,000 – and the largest Golden Trout in the West.
As an Orvis-endorsed guide, George and his son run remote alpine trips to beautiful and uncrowded places. With 50 years of experience in these mountains, George explains where and how to fish the Winds, how to beat the crowds, and a rundown on the elusive Golden Trout. Stick around to the end for a great story of a college quarterback, a snowstorm, and a tough lady, and our “Doing Good” segment featuring a Trout Unlimited restoration project in Northern Wisconsin.
With host, Steve Haigh
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Top Flies for the Wind River Range:
· @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram
Contact George:
- Website: https://www.sweetwaterfishing.com/
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- TroutRoutes - the #1 Trout Fishing app, helping you find new trout water so you spend less time on the road and more time fishing. https://troutinsights.com/ | Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes
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Destination Angler:
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· Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook
· Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook.
Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com
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Recorded Jan 5, 2023. Episode 84
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Today our destination is the 12 States in the Western Native Trout Challenge with trout challenge completers, Ben and Oliver Sheridan, Phoenix, Arizona. Previously a guide on the Upper Delaware, Ben decided to tackle the Trout Challenge to spend time with his teenage son, Oliver. After 3 years and thousands of miles, Ben has completed all 3 levels of the trout challenge, netting an impressive 18 species of trout in 12 different states. His son Oliver is the first to complete stages 1 and 2 of the challenge, catching 12 species in 8 states.
Together, they’ve encountered moose and bears, remote alpine lakes, dangerous mountain roads, large rivers, and tiny streams chasing trout from Alaska to Arizona to California to Colorado. Stick around to the end for great technical tips, top fly patterns, and why they embarked on this journey.
With host, Steve Haigh
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Top Flies for the Western Native Trout Challenge:
- @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram
Contact Ben:
- Email: fishtrem52@hotmail.com
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Instagram @fishtrem52
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Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ben.sheridan.75
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Destination Angler:
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- Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook
- Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook.
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Recorded Jan 10, 2023. Episode 83
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is the Soque River in northern Georgia with Stephen Tomasovich, better known as Big T, owner of Soque River Outfitters, Clarkesville GA. Just an hour or two north of Atlanta, the Soque is loaded with big Rainbows, is easy to wade, and offers excellent year-round angling.
A competition angler, Big T shares how to size up a stream, make the right adjustments, the tricks big trout play, top confidence flies, and an overview of the top streams and tailwaters in the area including one you’ve probably never heard of. Stick around to the end for a great story of wily old 28” brown trout he had hooked 6 times.
With host, Steve Haigh
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Top Flies for the Soque River:
- Instagram and Facebook @DestinationAnglerPodcast
Contact Big T
- Website: https://bigtflyfishing.com/
- Email: Bigt@bigtflyfishing.com
- Facebook and Instagram: @BigTFlyFishing
- YouTube
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Check out our new "Doing Good" segment: One-minute on great organizations doing good through fly fishing.
- Altar Fly Fishing merges faith and fly fishing into a common stream by hosting life-impacting fly-fishing retreats and outdoor adventures for men, women, high-capacity leaders, pastors, and special ops military personnel. altarflyfishing.org
Destination Angler:
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- Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook
- Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook.
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Recorded Nov 30, 2022. Episode 82
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is the Kamloops and Cariboo regions of British Columbia with world-renown Stillwater expert and award-winning author, Phil Rowley. With over 20,000 lakes, British Columbia is a veritable wonderland for the Stillwater angler.
Phil has been fly fishing these lakes for 40 years and has appeared on numerous TV shows, written books, and articles such as The Orvis Guide to Stillwater Trout Fishing. He gives us a great overview of stillwater fishing including trout behavior, lake biology, the importance of chironomids and other food sources, gear and techniques you’ll need, along with some epic stories of huge rainbows in Argentina, growing up in England, and encounters with wildlife and the infamous Tom Rosenbauer.
With host, Steve Haigh
Pictures of the Kamloops and Cariboo regions of British Columbia:
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NEW WEBSITE! https://www.destinationanglerpodcast.com
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Instagram and Facebook @DestinationAnglerPodcast
Contact Phil Rowley
- Website: http://www.flycraftangling.com/ | starting in 2023: www.philrowleyflyfishing.com
- Store: https://www.stillwaterflyfishingstore.com/
- Facebook and Instagram: @philrowleyflyfishing
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Destination Angler:
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- Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook
- Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook.
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Recorded Dec 15, 2022. Episode 81
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is Western North Carolina and the world-famous Davidson River with competition angler, author, and fly designer, Kevin Howell, owner of Davidson River Outfitters. Nestled in the Pisgah National Forest, the Davidson is known for great public access, beautiful scenery, and large, weary trout requiring light tippets and an ultra-stealthy approach.
Kevin has been guiding these waters for 40 years, has been featured on Trout Unlimited Television and Fly Fishing America, won fly fishing competitions, and authored or co-authored 5 books on fly fishing and fly tying. Kevin gives an overview of the Davidson, his top fly patterns, and shares some great stories of corn liquor runners, fishing with his dad, and trout so big his clients run for cover. Bonus: insider tips on other top streams in the area.
With host, Steve Haigh
Pictures of the Davidson River
- @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook
Contact Kevin Howell
- Davidson River Outfitters
- Kevin@davidsonflyfishing.com | 828-877-4181
- Facebook and Instagram: @davidsonriveroutfitters
Please check out our Sponsors:
- Trout Routes - the #1 Trout Fishing app, helping you find new trout water so you spend less time on the road and more time fishing. https://troutinsights.com/ | Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes
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Destination Angler:
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Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook
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Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com
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Recorded November 9, 2022. Episode 80
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is beautiful Belize for the ultimate challenge on a fly rod – Permit! With celebrated guide, Wil Flack, owner of the Belize Permit Club. Belize is a top destination for Permit with over 250 square miles of flats and the world’s second-largest barrier reef.
A British Columbia native, Wil’s has fished all over the world and has been living and guiding in Belize for the past 15 years. He gives us a great rundown on Belize from top to bottom and explains why it’s a special kind of angler who dares to chase the ghost of flats fishing. Also, technical aspects of Permit fishing, Will’s top fly picks, and a great story of jungle rats and Payara in Venezuela.
With host, Steve Haigh
Pictures of the destination: Belize
- @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook
Contact Wil Flack
- https://belizefly.com/ | contactus@belizefly.com
- Tres Pecados Fly Shop, San Pedro, Belize 011-501-226-FISH
- Belize Permit Club, Hopkins, Belize| 011-501-523-FISH
- Facebook and Instagram: @BelizeFly
Please check out our Sponsors:
- Angler’s Coffee - elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep. https://anglerscoffee.com/ | Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco
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Destination Angler:
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Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook
- Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook.
Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com
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Recorded Oct 21, 2022. Episode 79
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our Destination is the legendary North Fork of the Shoshone River with expert fly angler, guide and outfitter, Tim Wade, owner of North Fork Anglers in historic, Cody, Wyoming. Rated as a Top 10 river to fly fish in the northern Rockies, this freestone steam flows through some of the prettiest scenery in the West. Known for prolific hatches, tough wading, and large hard fighting trout averaging 16-18”, you better keep your head on a swivel because this is also Grizzly country.
Tim is an Umpqua Signature tyer and has been featured in ESPN’S Fly Fishing America, TNN Outdoors, Trout TV, Fly Fisherman Magazine, Orvis News, several radio and TV shows, and writes a weekly column for the Cody newspaper. He shares stories of Buffalo Bill Cody, life growing up fly fishing, wildlife encounters, and an update after the big flood this spring. Stick around to the end for a great rundown of top hatches and must-have fly patterns.
With host, Steve Haigh
Pictures of the North Fork of the Shoshone River:
- @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook
Contact Tim Wade and North Fork Anglers
- flyfish@wavecom.net | 307-527-7274
- https://northforkanglers.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063356610314
- Instagram: @wyo_northforkanglers
Please check out our Sponsors:
- Trout Routes - the #1 Trout Fishing app, helping you find new trout water so you spend less time on the road and more time fishing. https://troutinsights.com/ | Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes
- Angler’s Coffee - elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep. https://anglerscoffee.com/ | Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco
Destination Angler:
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The Destination Angler Website and Show Notes: http://destinationangler.libsyn.com/
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Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook
- Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook.
Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com
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Recorded Oct 13, 2022. Episode 78
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is the alpine lakes of Central Idaho, and our guest is John Heckel, Regional Fisheries Biologist for Idaho Fish and Game. Idaho boasts the largest intact wilderness area in the lower 48. And the Lost River drainage is home to dozens and dozens of remote and rugged alpine lakes chock full of hungry trout.
John is an avid outdoorsman who loves chasing trout, upland birds, and big game. He’s fished nearly every lake in this area and gives us a mini-course on locating the best lakes, tips on fly fishing alpine lakes, and stories of close encounters with bears, llamas, and more. If you’re looking for rugged scenery, high catch rates, and a slice of heaven all to yourself, then listen in as we escape the crowds and the heat down low and venture into the wilderness with John.
With host, Steve Haigh
Pictures of Alpine Lakes in the Lost River Basin:
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Contact John Heckel, Idaho Fish & Game
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john.heckel@idfg.idaho.gov | 208-535-8004
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Idaho Fish & Game Alpine Lakes website: https://idfg.idaho.gov/fish/alpine
- Big Lost River Trip Planner: https://idfg.idaho.gov/ifwis/fishingplanner/water/1128381437946
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Recorded Oct 6, 2022. Episode 77
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is spectacular Seneca Creek in West Virginia with guest, David Thorne, head Coldwater Fisheries Biologist and stream Habitat Coordinator for the State. You may not think of West Virginia as a trout fishing mecca, but this state is loaded – over 5,000 miles of trout streams – and Seneca Creek may just be the crown jewel. Listed on the Trout Unlimited 100 Best Trout Streams, Seneca Creek offers a remote and intimate experience of mostly wild trout, magnificent hatches, beautiful scenery, and cold spring water all summer long. It’s time to put West Virginia on your bucket list!
Bonus: top streams in the state plus the fly patterns and tactics you need to know.
With host, Steve Haigh
Pictures of Seneca Creek and David’s top fly picks:
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Contact David Thorne with West Virginia DNR
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David.w.thorne@wv.gov | 304-637-0245
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Website: https://wvdnr.gov/
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This is pretty cool—WV DNR Interactive fishing map: https://www.mapwv.gov/huntfish/map/?v=fish
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Recorded Sep 29, 2022. Episode 76
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is Part 2 of the Gallatin River with competition angler and guide, Brian Kimmel, Bozeman, Montana. Ever wonder what it was like to grow up in Montana before interstates and the fly-fishing boom? Brian spent his childhood in Billings living the sportsman’s life with his brother and his dad fishing the great rivers of SW Montana.
In this episode, you’ll hear stories of bears, the first felt-soled waders, Yvonne Chouinard, and parenting, Montana-style. Also, which Gallatin tributaries are best, how the Beaverhead and Jefferson are doing, and an update on the Yellowstone after the flood. Stick around to the very end for a rundown of the major hatches and Brian’s top fly picks for the Gallatin.
With host, Steve Haigh
Pictures of the Gallatin River and Brian’s top fly picks: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook
Contact Brian Kimmel:
- Email: bkimmel@montanalifere.com: www.bkimmelflyfishing.com
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Recorded Sep 14, 2022. Episode 75
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is the Gallatin River with competition angler and guide, Brian Kimmel, Bozeman, Montana. Starting in Yellowstone Park, the Gallatin flows 100 miles through some of the most gorgeous alpine meadows, canyons, valleys, and farmland on the planet. Here you’ll find high trout populations, incredible hatches, and great public access.
Brian has been guiding this river for 25 years and coaches the USA Youth Fly Fishing Team. In this episode, Brian gives a great overview of the Gallatin from top to bottom, his philosophy on teaching kids, stories from the filming of the River Runs Through It, and a very close call with a moose.
With host, Steve Haigh
Pictures of the Gallatin River and Brian’s top fly picks: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook
Contact Brian Kimmel:
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Website: briankimmelflyfishing.com, or for Brian’s real estate business, https://www.montanalifere.com/
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Facebook & Instagram: @brian.kimmel
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Recorded Sep 14, 2022. Episode 74
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is the famed Deschutes River in central Oregon with Elke and Alysia Littleleaf, Littleleaf Guide Service. Considered one of the premier fisheries in the Pacific Northwest, the Deschutes is the largest spring-fed river in America, famed for incredible insect hatches, dense trout populations, and fast growth rates. Elke and Alysia are from the Warm Springs Wasco reservation and may be the only native American fly fishing guide couple in America. They give us an inside look at the 35-mile tribal side of the river, top hatches, flies, spey fishing, and their perspective on Native American life. Also, stories of huge Bull Trout, Sacajawea, Chief Joseph, and their fight for conservation.
With host, Steve Haigh
Pictures of the Deschutes River and Elke and Alysia’s top fly picks: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook
Contact Elke and Alysia Littleleaf:
- Website: http://www.littleleafguides.com/
- Email: Littleleaf2012@gmail.com
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Phone: 541-645-0402
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Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LittleleafGuides/
- Instagram @LittleLeafGuides
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Recorded Aug 11, 2022. Episode 73
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume nemanjamatovic29@gmail.com
Our destination is the Yakima River in central Washington with fly fishing guide, outfitter, and instructor Joe Rotter, Reds Fly Shop, Ellensburg, WA. The Yakima has it all--big western hatches, wild fish that fight like steelhead, beautiful scenery, and cold water all summer long. It’s a technical fishery that requires casts to teacup-sized targets. Joe gives a master class on technical fly fishing. Stick around to the very end for a great story about an unwanted cliff diver who dropped in on Joe’s boat.
With host, Steve Haigh
Pictures of the Yakima River and Joe’s top fly picks: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook
About Joe Rotter and Red’s Fly Shop
- Red’s Fly Shop https://redsflyfishing.com/
- Email: Joe@Redsflyfshop.com
- Facebook, Instagram - great technical tips @RedsFlyShop
- YouTube - Joe does an amazing job with technical skills: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYCS7rft1xY6wvONblIpYdA
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- Outfishers.com - The trusted source for pre-owned fly rods. https://outfishers.com/ Instagram @outfishers Facebook @OutfishersUsedFlyRods
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Recorded Aug 4, 2022. Episode 72
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is Northern California and the beautiful and lush McCloud River, home of the most widely distributed trout in the world, the McCloud Rainbow, and the birthplace of tight line nymphing. With expert guide and fly angler, Greg Kennedy, Fish Kennedy Brothers. Designated a wild and scenic river, the McCloud is a remote and magical place.
Greg covers top hatches, flies and techniques, public access including the Nature Conservancy property, plus stories of Golden Dorado in Bolivia, airborne steelhead, and the famous Bollibokka club. Stick around to the end for a great tip on a local restaurant where you can tie flies while you order a beer.
Bonus: Greg also gives us the lowdown on the Pitt and the Upper Sac.
With host, Steve Haigh
Pictures of the McCloud River and Greg’s top fly picks: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook
About Greg Kennedy and his guide service
- Fish Kennedy Brothers https://www.fishkennedybrothers.com/
- Email: caddisman@hotmail.com
- Facebook, Instagram @FishKennedyBrothers
- The Fly Shop Or, you can book a trip with Greg through The Fly Shop in Redding, CA: https://www.theflyshop.com/
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Recorded July 13, 2022. Episode 71
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Today our destination is the Rio Chama in Northern New Mexico with author, guide, and fly shop owner, Taylor Streit, Taos Fly Shop. Wild and remote, the Chama is a great summer hike-in fishery with freestone and tailwater sections where anglers can get away from the crowds.
Taylor gives a stem-to-stern rundown of the Chama and regales us with tales of commune living in the 1960s, eating jackrabbits, the last grizzly bear, tame elk, getting lost, catching “old Walter” the 26” Brown Trout, Taos Pueblo and the Northern New Mexico vibe.
With host, Steve Haigh
Pictures of the Chama and Taylor’s top fly picks: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook
About Taylor Streit and Taos Fly Shop
- Taos Fly Shop: https://taosflyshop.com/flyguide/main
- Email: taylor@taosflyshop.com
- Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube @taosflyshop
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Recorded June 23, 2022. Episode 70
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Today our destination is the world-famous Upper Delaware River and our guest is expert fly angler and guide, Bruce Miller, with the Delaware River Club. Just a few hours from New York City, the Upper Delaware is considered one of the best technical dry fly fisheries in the country.
Bruce began fishing the Delaware in the 1970’s and bought his first drift boat 1985. He is now a self-described dry fly and streamer purist and has been guiding clients since 2007 after a career at IBM as a programmer.
Bruce untangles the hatch chart and gives us the low down of the East, West, and Main branches, the great fishing in the many reservoirs in the area, plus tips on downstream presentations and streamer fishing. Stick around to the very end for a great tip on a fantastic honey hole to end your day.
With host, Steve Haigh
Pictures of the Delaware River and Bruce’s top fly picks: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook
About Bruce Miller and The Delaware River Club
- Delaware River Club: https://thedelawareriverclub.com/
- Facebook https://www.facebook.com/delawareriverclub | Instagram @delawareriverclub
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Recorded June 8, 2022. Episode 69
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is the famed Madison River in Southwest Montana with veteran outfitter, Dave Kumlien, founder of Montana Troutfitters. Southwest Montana is chock full of world-class water and the Madison River just may be the crown jewel. Designated a Blue-Ribbon trout stream, the Madison has it all--large trout and high fish counts, prolific hatches and incredible scenery, and of course the famous 50-mile riffle!
Dave gives us the low down on the Madison from top to bottom and provides a unique perspective from his nearly 50 years of guiding and fighting for anglers, guides, and the rivers we love. Stories of Mother’s Day Caddis “snakes”, giant fish in Hebgen Lake, the great fishing below Ennis Lake, and the real story behind Montana’s stream access laws and the growth in angling pressure.
This show was recorded end of May before the historic Yellowstone floods of 2022. With host, Steve Haigh
Pictures of the Madison River and Dave’s top fly picks: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook
About Dave Kumlien
- Montana Troutfitters: https://www.troutfitters.com/
- Facebook @montana.troutfitters | Instagram @Montana_Troutfitters
- Here is the course for guides Dave teaches he mentioned on the show: Guiding for the Future https://guidingforthefuture.org/
Top flies for the Madison:
Midges -- Dry Fly-Griffith’s Gnat 18-20 Nymph-Zebra Midge black size 18
BWO--Dry Fly-Olive Sparkle Dun #16 Emerger Batwing Emerger #16
Caddis -- Dry Fly-Elk Hair, Peacock, Henryville, Hemingway caddis Pupa-Partridge and Peacock soft hackle 12-14
Salmonfly -- Dry Fly-Flutterbug and Macsalmonfly Nymph-Pat’s Rubber legs black 4-6
Hopper -- Dry Fly Dave’s Hopper, Morrish Hopper 6-8-10
Nocturnal Stone -- Chubby Chornobyl gold size 8 Nymph Pat’s Rubberlegs gold and tan size 6-8
Fall Baetis --Same flies in smaller size #18
Streamers--JJ’s, Platt River Special, Grey Rabbit Sculpin, Crayfish, Flashabuggers Sizes 2-8
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Recorded May 25, 2022. Episode 68
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is Silver Creek in central Idaho with expert fly angler and author, Matt Miller, and biologist, Erika Phillips, with The Nature Conservancy. The Nature Conservancy operates an 881-acre open-to-the-public preserve on Silver Creek, one of the West’s most iconic spring creeks. It’s a magical place with crystal clear water, cloud-like hatches, and beautiful scenery, and yet many anglers depart humbled. Matt and Erika share why this may be, along with stories of botched casts, spooky trout, Jack Hemmingway, and tips on how to win the day on this challenging stream.
Matt is director of science communications for The Nature Conservancy and award-winning author and editor of the Cool Green Science blog. He has written many articles appearing in Fly Fisherman, Flyfishing & Tying Journal, Field & Stream, and many more. Erika is the Watershed Manager for The Nature Conservancy’s Idaho Chapter and is implementing an ambitious 5-year plan to enhance the Silver Creek Preserve for all of us.
With host, Steve Haigh
Pictures of the Silver Creek and Mike’s top fly picks: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook
About Silver Creek & The Nature Conservancy
- https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/places-we-protect/silver-creek-preserve/
- Instagram @nature_id
- Facebook @SilverCreekPreserve and https://www.facebook.com/natureidaho
- Matt’s Cool Green Science Blog: https://blog.nature.org/science/
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Recorded April 28, 2022. Episode 67
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is the South Island of New Zealand where gin-clear water, pristine scenery, and giant trout are reality. Mike leads 4x4, hiking, and helicopter trips deep into the backcountry and gives a full rundown on the fly-fishing opportunities on the South Island, including the famous mouse hatch, their unique stream etiquette rules, and a master class on how to land giant trout on thin tippets. Could this be the finest sight fishing on the planet? You be the judge!
With host, Steve Haigh
Pictures of the South Island and Mike’s top fly picks: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook
Contact Mike Kirkpatrick, Latitude Guiding, Nelson, New Zealand
- https://www.latitudeguiding.co.nz/
- Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mike.kirkpatrick.560/
- Instagram @MikeFsher
- Check out Mike’s incredible videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/mikefsher
- Mike’s wife’s guide service: https://www.southernlatitudeguides.co.nz/
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Angler’s Coffee - elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep. https://anglerscoffee.com/ | Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco
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JP Ross Fly Rods & Company - specializing in small stream rods: Use Happyfish for $50 off any rod purchase. https://www.jprossflyrods.com/ | Facebook @jprossandcompany Instagram @jprossflyrods.
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Recorded April 3, 2022. Episode 66
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is the backcountry of Yellowstone National Park with outfitter and expert fly angler, Shane McClaflin, Sunrise Pack Station. Shane has been guiding anglers into the backcountry for 30 years and shares stories of John Colter and Blackfeet Indians, mules and grizzly bears, and wolves eating fly rod cases, plus top backcountry fishing spots, must-have fly patterns, and an update on the Thorofare, the most remote region in the lower 48. So, saddle up the packhorses and the mules as we head into the backcountry for experiences of a lifetime.
With Host, Steve Haigh
Pictures of the Yellowstone backcountry and top fly picks: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook
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Contact Shane McClaflin, Sunrise Pack Station:
- https://sunrisepackstation.com : Cell 406-579-9642 | Facebook and Instagram @sunrisepackstation
- Shane’s favorite angler-friendly restaurant: The Western Café, Bozeman, MT
Please check out our Sponsors:
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Angler’s Coffee - elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep. https://anglerscoffee.com/ | Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco
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JP Ross Fly Rods & Company - specializing in small stream rods: Use Happyfish for $50 off any rod purchase. https://www.jprossflyrods.com/ | Facebook @jprossandcompany Instagram @jprossflyrods.
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Recorded Mar 10, 2022. Episode 65
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
And today our destination is the Missouri Ozarks, and our guest is expert fly angler, guide, speaker, and passionate conversationist, Ryan Walker with Ozarks Smallmouth Fly Company. The Ozarks cover a vast area of southern Missouri and northern Arkansas and are known for an abundance of springs, wild rivers, waterfalls, lakes, caverns, and … Smallmouth! Ryan gives us the rundown on top streams including his home waters – the James River, techniques by the season, fly patterns Smallmouth love, and stories of Meanmouth bass.
Bonus: Ryan’s Ozark Smallmouth Alliance conservation group.
With Host, Steve Haigh
Pictures of the fly patterns, fish, and scenery Ryan mentioned on the episode: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook
About Ryan Walker:
- Ozarks Smallmouth Fly Company: Cell 417-366-3617 | osasmallmouth@gmail.com | Facebook and Instagram @OzarksSmallmouthFlyCo | website coming summer of 2022!
- Ozark Smallmouth Alliance: https://ozarkssmallmouthalliance.blogspot.com/ | Facebook and Instagram @OzarksSmallmouthAlliance
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Recorded Feb 24, 2022. Episode 64
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
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Our destination is the famed Two Hearted River in Michigan’s wild and remote Upper Peninsula with Brad Petzke, Rivers North Guide Service. The “UP” is a fly angler’s paradise with spring and fall salmon and steelhead, lake run browns, resident brook and brown trout, and even Atlantic Salmon. Looking for solitude? Brad dials us into the Two Hearted River, made famous by Ernest Hemingway, and shares stories of logjams and chainsaws, grouse hunting and bushwhacking, snowmobiles and thin ice.
Bonus: Where to find the best coho and steelhead runs in the UP
With Host, Steve Haigh
Pictures from Brad @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook
About Brad Petzke:
- Rivers North Guide Service: http://www.riversnorth.net/
- Facebook: @riversnorthguideservice
- Instagram @riversnorthup
Please check out our Sponsors:
- Trout Routes - the #1 Trout Fishing app, helping you find new trout water so you spend less time on the road and more time fishing. https://troutinsights.com/
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- Angler’s Coffee - elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep. https://anglerscoffee.com/
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- Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco
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JP Ross Fly Rods & Company - specializing in small stream rods: Use Happyfish for $50 off any rod purchase. https://www.jprossflyrods.com/
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Recorded Feb 17, 2022. Episode 63
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is Part 2 with the one and only Tom Rosenbauer, Chief Marketing Enthusiast for Orvis. Tom shares more tips on fly fishing Vermont for backcountry brookies and his life as an author, teacher, and fly-fishing evangelist. Plus, some great inside stories about his humble beginnings at Orvis and how people like Leigh Perkins (past CEO of Orvis) and others never gave up on him.
Bonus: Tom’s surprising bucket list and a listener profile on the Ozarks.
With Host, Steve Haigh
Pictures from Tom @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook
About Tom Rosenbauer:
- The Orvis Fly Fishing Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id278930814
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tom.rosenbauer and Instagram @rosenbauert
Please check out our Sponsors:
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JP Ross Fly Rods & Company - specializing in small stream rods: Use Happyfish for $50 off any rod purchase. https://www.jprossflyrods.com/
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- Facebook @jprossandcompany Instagram @jprossflyrods.
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Trout Routes - the #1 Trout Fishing app, helping you find new trout water so you spend less time on the road and more time fishing. https://troutinsights.com/
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Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes
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Angler’s Coffee - elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep. https://anglerscoffee.com/
- Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco
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Recorded Feb 4, 2022. Episode 62
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Part 1 of our 2-part interview with Tom Rosenbauer, Chief Marketing Enthusiast, with the Orvis Company who covers small stream fishing in his home state of Vermont. Vermont is literally covered in wild brook trout and is a fly anglers' paradise. Hear about fly selection, rods, tippets, and other great tips from the master himself. Bonus: what NOT to carry into the backcountry so you can move fast and cover a lot of water.
With Host, Steve Haigh
Pictures from Tom @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook
The Orvis Fly Fishing Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id278930814
Tom on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tom.rosenbauer and Instagram @rosenbauert
Our Sponsors:
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JP Ross Fly Rods & Company - specializing in small stream rods: Use Happyfish for $50 off any rod purchase. https://www.jprossflyrods.com/
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- Facebook @jprossandcompany Instagram @jprossflyrods.
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Trout Routes - the #1 Trout Fishing app, helping you find new trout water so you spend less time on the road and more time fishing. https://troutinsights.com/
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- Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes
Destination Angler:
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Recorded Feb 4, 2022. Episode 61
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is the world-famous Metolius River in Central Oregon with expert fly angler, fly tier, and blogger, John Kreft, with Riverkeeper Flies. The Metolius is considered one of the most challenging streams in the West. Designated a Wild & Scenic river, it winds its way through the Deschutes National Forrest where prolific hatches and wary trout await the venturing angler. It’s a spring creek with healthy populations of rainbows and Bull Trout.
John moved to Sisters Oregon to be close to his favorite river, the Metolius, which he’s been fishing for 50 years. He’s living the dream, fishing 130 days plus a year and writing weekly about his fly fishing adventures and innovative fly patterns on his website, Riverkeeper Flies where he has cataloged over 200 fly patterns. John was featured in American Fly-Fishing magazine last year and is a frequent speaker and celebrity tier at shows and clubs throughout the Northwest. Lucky for us, John is here to give us the low down on the Metolius from top to bottom while sharing some of his favorite fly patterns and stories from his adventures in the West. So dig out your 6x tippet and dust off your A-game as we dive into the Metolius River, Oregon style.
With Host, Steve Haigh
Pictures and top fly patterns from John @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook
Riverkeeper Flies
- https://www.johnkreft.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/riverkeeperflies | Instagram: @riverkeeperflies
Our Sponsors:
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JP Ross Fly Rods & Company - specializing in small stream rods: Use Happyfish for $50 off any rod purchase. https://www.jprossflyrods.com/
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Trout Routes- the #1 Trout Fishing app, helping you find new trout water so you spend less time on the road and more time fishing. https://troutinsights.com/
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Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes
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Recorded Jan 20, 2021. Episode 60.
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
In a bit of a departure from the normal format, our destination is the Wet Fly Swing podcast with Dave Stewart featuring, Steve Haigh, host of the Destination Angler. Dave goes behind the scenes with how Steve got into fishing, why he started the podcast, and some interesting adventures along the way. Hope you enjoy the show.
With Host, Steve Haigh
The Wet Fly Swing Podcast
- https://wetflyswing.com/show/
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JP Ross Fly Rods & Company - specializing in small stream rods: Use Happyfish for $50 off any rod purchase. https://www.jprossflyrods.com/
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Recorded Dec 31, 2021. Bonus Episode.
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is beautiful Shenandoah National Park for mountain Brook trout with 60-year fly fishing veteran, Harry Murray, Murray’s Fly Shop, Edinburg VA. Virginia has over 3,500 miles of trout streams, and the Shenandoah Valley and surrounding mountains are loaded with brook trout. With 79,000 acres of protected wilderness area, prolific hatches, and dozens and dozens of steams to choose from, the Park is where to go for scenery, solitude and wild brookies.
Harry opened his fly shop in 1962, the same year he received his pharmacy degree. He ran both the fly shop and the pharmacy out of the same building for many years. Harry’s written 17 books on fly fishing and developed over 30 fly patterns that are staples for anglers chasing trout and smallmouth everywhere. His articles have appeared in many national fly-fishing magazines, and he does a podcast of his own on fishing conditions in his neck of the woods.
Harry shares his “feeding stations” approach for sizing up trout streams, great stories of Art Flick, Dave Whitlock, and Lee Perkins, tips on how to scout out your own fly-fishing adventure in the Park, and important hatches and flies you need to be aware of. So, let’s listen in as Harry shares his wisdom about trout fishing in this beautiful part of the world!
With Host, Steve Haigh
Pictures and top fly patterns from Harry @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook
Murray’s Fly Shop
- https://www.murraysflyshop.com/
- 540-984-4212 | Email: info@murraysflyshop.com
- Facebook: @murraysflyshopdotcom | Instagram: @Murrays_fly_shop
Our Sponsors:
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JP Ross Fly Rods & Company - specializing in small stream rods: Use Happyfish for $50 off any rod purchase. https://www.jprossflyrods.com/
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- Facebook @jprossandcompany Instagram @jprossflyrods.
- Angler’s Coffee - Elevating the coffee experience for the fly-Fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep. https://anglerscoffee.com/
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- Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco
Destination Angler:
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The Destination Angler Website and Show Notes: http://destinationangler.libsyn.com/
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Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook
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Recorded Jan 13, 2021. Episode 59.
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is Livingston, Montana for Part II on Nelson’s Spring Creek with expert anglers, guides, and ranchers, Jacquie and Tucker Nelson. Nelson’s offers an exceptional fly-angling experience in the heart of Paradise Valley, one of the West’s most iconic destinations. In this episode, Jacquie and Tucker take us into the world of the ranching life, bear encounters, pet deer, thoughts on picking a guide, funny things clients do, and why they’re not selling at any price!
Bonus: stories of Tucker’s great, great, great grandfather who homesteading Paradise Valley and a great story about the famous Joe Brooks who taught the Nelson’s how to fly fish. And a listener profile on a 29” trout from the Green River.
With Host, Steve Haigh
Pictures and top fly patterns from Jacquie and Tucker @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook
Nelson’s Guides & Flies:
- Guided Fly Fishing Service & Fly Shop | Tucker & Jacquie Nelson | Website: www.NelsonsGuidesAndFlies.com
- Phone: Jacquie 406-579-9982, Tucker 406-223-3898 | Email: info@NelsonsGuidesAndFlies.com
- Facebook: www.Facebook.com/nelsonsguidesandflies | Instagram: @NelsonsGuidesAndFlies
Nelson’s Spring Creek:
- Spring Creek Reservations & Lodging | Roger & Mary Nelson | Website: www.NelsonsSpringCreek.com
- Phone: 406-222-6560 | Email: NelsonFamilyRanch@gmail.com
- Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Nelsonsspringcreek
Our Sponsors:
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JP Ross Fly Rods & Company - specializing in small stream rods: Use Happyfish for $50 off any rod purchase. https://www.jprossflyrods.com/
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Facebook @jprossandcompany Instagram @jprossflyrods.
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Angler’s Coffee - Elevating the coffee experience for the fly-Fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep. https://anglerscoffee.com/
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Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco
Destination Angler:
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The Destination Angler Website and Show Notes: http://destinationangler.libsyn.com/
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Recorded Jan 7, 2021. Episode 58.
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is Livingston, Montana, and Nelson’s Spring Creek with expert anglers, guides, and ranchers, Jacquie and Tucker Nelson. Nelson’s offers an uncrowded and intimate experience in the heart of Paradise Valley, one of the West’s most iconic destinations. Here you will find abundant trout, prolific hatches, and need I say educated fish. No question, anglers need to bring their A-game.
Nelson’s was established in the 1880s by Tucker’s great, great, great grandfather who homesteaded this area after the civil war. In fact, Tucker was raised here on the ranch and is a 5th generation Nelson. Today Nelson’s is a thriving cattle ranch that just happens to have one of the best spring creeks in the world. He and his wife, Jacquie, work the ranch, run the fly shop and guide clients on the stream and throughout the region under their guiding business, Nelson’s Guides & Flies.
If you looking for some of the most spectacular scenery in the west and challenging fishing in the West, then stick around as we do a deep dive into the technical aspects spring creek fishing and the ranching life.
With Host, Steve Haigh
Pictures and top fly patterns from Jacquie and Tucker @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook
Nelson’s Guides & Flies:
- Guided Fly Fishing Service & Fly Shop | Tucker & Jacquie Nelson | Website: NelsonsGuidesAndFlies.com
- Phone: Jacquie 406-579-9982, Tucker 406-223-3898 | Email: info@NelsonsGuidesAndFlies.com
- Facebook: Facebook.com/nelsonsguidesandflies | Instagram: @NelsonsGuidesAndFlies
Nelson’s Spring Creek:
- Spring Creek Reservations & Lodging | Roger & Mary Nelson | Website: NelsonsSpringCreek.com
- Phone: 406-222-6560 | Email: NelsonFamilyRanch@gmail.com
- Facebook: Facebook.com/Nelsonsspringcreek
Our Sponsors:
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JP Ross Fly Rods & Company - specializing in small stream rods: Use Happyfish for $50 off any rod purchase. https://www.jprossflyrods.com/
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- Facebook @jprossandcompany Instagram @jprossflyrods.
- Angler’s Coffee - Elevating the coffee experience for the fly-Fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep. https://anglerscoffee.com/
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- Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco
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Recorded Jan 7, 2021. Episode 57.
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is the middle Texas coast for trophy Redfish with expert guides and fly anglers, Steve Branch & Joe Sneed, Bay Flats Lodge. Bay Flats Lodge is an all-inclusive hunting and fishing lodge on San Antonio Bay. What was started in 1998 with a doublewide trailer on a dry patch of ground is now one of the largest fishing lodges on the Texas coast. Wild and remote, the middle Texas coast is a unique and incredible fishery. With 100,000 acres of protected national wildlife shoreline, multiple bays and estuaries to explore, and incredible biodiversity, this is one of America’s top destinations for hunting big redfish on the fly.
Steve Branch grew up hunting and fishing in the Big Thicket of Southeast Texas. He is a pharmacist by trade but a redfish guide at heart and has been fishing these waters for nearly 30 years. Joe Sneed, grew up in Alice Texas where he started saltwater fishing at an early age. He’s been fishing these waters all of his life.
With Host, Steve Haigh
About Joe Sneed, Steve Branch, and Bay Flats Lodge
- Pictures and top fly patterns from Joe and Steve: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook
- Bay Flats Lodge: https://www.bayflatslodge.com/
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- Instagram @bay_flats_lodge
- Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bayflatslodge
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/captchrismartin
- Follow Joe Sneed: Facebook and Instagram @baysandclays Website: https://baysandclays.com/
- Follow Steve Branch: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075488853403 Instagram: @CaptainSteveBranch
Our Sponsors:
- JP Ross Fly Rods & Company - specializing in small stream rods: https://www.jprossflyrods.com/ Facebook @jprossandcompany Instagram @jprossflyrods. Use Happyfish for $50 off any rod purchase.
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Recorded Dec 30, 2021. Episode 56.
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is Jackson, Wyoming, and the famed Snake River. And our guests are two industry icons and world-renown fly tiers, Scott Sanchez and Howard Cole, JD High Country Outfitters. If you could pick a perfect spot to open a fly shop, Jackson Hole just might just be at top of the list. The number and variety of fly fishing opportunities in this area are astounding, not to mention the scenery. Scott and Howard have written hundreds of articles, invented dozens of innovative fly patterns, and have won numerous industry awards. Here they cover all the key rivers and access points, the history of Jackson Hole, cutthroat migration patterns, the “one fly” competition, and why the Snake is a great place to catch a native Cutthroat on a dry. Stick around for the back half of the show as these master fly tiers describe their process for inventing new patterns. Bonus: Flat Creek and the National Elk Refuge will challenge the best of anglers.
With Host, Steve Haigh
About Scott Sanchez and Howard Cole
- Scott and Howard’s top pictures of the Jackson Hole: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook
- JD High Country Outfitters: http://www.jdhcoutfitters.com/
- Follow Scott and Howard: Instagram @jdhighcountry | Facebook @jdhcoutfitters
- Scott’s books: Introduction to Saltwater Fly Tying, A New Generation of Trout Flies, The Never-Ending Stream
Our Sponsors:
- JP Ross Fly Rods & Company - specializing in small stream rods: https://www.jprossflyrods.com/ Facebook @jprossandcompany Instagram @jprossflyrods. Use Happyfish for $50 off any rod purchase.
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Recorded Dec 13, 2021. Episode 55.
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is De Pere, Wisconsin, and the Menominee River with Tim Landwehr of Tight Lines Fly Fishing Co. In case you didn’t know, the warm water game is exploding, and the Menominee River in Northern Wisconsin may just be the best smallmouth bass fishery you’ve never heard of. Unless of course, you’re from Wisconsin, where it’s pretty much legendary. Tim and his crew have pioneered western-style, drift boat fly-fishing turning a relatively unknown wilderness river into a top Smallmouth destination. Tim shares some great stories of fishing with the likes of Lefty Kreh and Dave Whitlock, the evolution of the smallmouth game, and his fight to save the Menominee from a highly toxic sulfide mine.
Tim has been featured on ESPN Outdoors, OLN, Outdoor adventures, and even a Meateaters Das Boat episode. He’s a frequent speaker at clubs and events and has hosted the Midwest Sportsman TV show. And, he’s the Co-Author of the best-selling book called, Smallmouth: Modern Fly Fishing Methods, Tactics, and Techniques.
With Host, Steve Haigh
About Tim Landwehr
- Tim’s top pictures of the Menominee River: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook
- Tight Lines Fly Fishing Co: https://tightlinesflyshop.com/
- Follow Tim and TightLines: Instagram @TightLinesFlyFishingCowi | Facebook @tightlinesflyshop
- Join the Coalition to save the Menominee river
- Order Tim’s Book: Smallmouth: Modern Fly Fishing Methods, Tactics, and Techniques.
Our Sponsors:
- JP Ross Fly Rods & Company - specializing in small stream rods: https://www.jprossflyrods.com/ Facebook @jprossandcompany Instagram @jprossflyrods. Use Happyfish for $50 off any rod purchase.
Destination Angler:
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Recorded Dec 1, 2021. Episode 54.
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is Flaming Gorge near Dutch John, Utah, and the incredible alpine lakes and streams that blanket the high country with guest, expert fly angler, guide, and videographer Ryan Kelly, known on social media as the @GreenRiverFlyFisher. Few anglers know about the hundreds of alpine lakes and streams in this area, yet for those anglers willing to do a little hiking, the opportunities are endless for backcountry Rainbows, Cutts, Grayling, even Tiger Trout, some topping 20”.
A little bit about Ryan, he has been fishing the Flaming Gorge Area for 40 years and worked in the fly fishing industry for 28. As a videographer, Ryan is highly sought after with clients such as Simms, FlyLords Magazine, and many of the local businesses. You’ll be blown away by the quality and creativity of his work. In his movie Escape, which is part of the 2021 Fly Fishing Film Tour, Ryan shares his personal battle with an autoimmune disease that forces him to stay in forced motion to escape the pain. This movie has some incredible and unique fly fishing footage. Ryan anticipates it being released soon for the general public.
What’s more, Ryan shares some great tips on creating “moments of addiction” with a camera. So grab your hiking boots and your camera and let’s head into high country northern UT with Ryan Kelly!
With Host, Steve Haigh
About Ryan Kelly
- Ryan’s top pictures and videos of the Alpine lakes and streams: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook
- Preview of Ryan’s movie, Escape: https://www.tu.org/magazine/fishing/trout-talk/fishing-and-filming-to-escape-the-pain/
- Follow Ryan: @GreenRiverFlyFisher on Facebook and Instagram
Our Sponsors:
- JP Ross Fly Rods & Company - specializing in small stream rods: https://www.jprossflyrods.com/ Facebook @jprossandcompany Instagram @jprossflyrods. Use Happyfish for $50 off any rod purchase.
- Catchflo artist crafted fly-fishing themed footware: https://catchflo.com/ @catchflo. Use coupon code DAPOD10 for 10% off your first order.
Destination Angler:
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Recorded Oct 24, 2021. Episode 53.
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is the Great Northern Peninsula of Newfoundland and our guest is expert guide and fly angler, David Hartlin, of David Hartlin Guiding. Few gamefish species have attracted the attention of the Atlantic Salmon which are known through the ages for their enormous strength and acrobatics. Lee Wulff established his Atlantic Salmon Fishing camp in this area in the 1930’s and today, over 60% of the world’s top Atlantic Salmon streams are right here.
Newfoundland is THE place to go if you are looking for some head-shaking, hard running, tail-walking trophies. And David is just the guy to tell us about em. He’s been guiding hunting and fishing trips in these parts since 1998. In fact, he grew up in this area, caught his first Atlantic Salmon when he was 8 years old, and used to skip school just to chase Atlantic Salmon. David also has a YouTube channel and his own podcast called The Guide Shack Chronicles. So take a deep breath as David tells us how to live and breathe Atlantic Salmon in Newfoundland!
With Host, Steve Haigh
About David Hartlin
- David’s top fly patterns and pictures of Newfoundland @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook
- Contact David:
- David Hartlin Guiding: http://www.davidhartlinguiding.com/
- Follow David: @davidhartlinguiding on Instagram and Facebook:
- Phone: 902 817 5440
- David's YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UChrCOOJEnD0FDR6MkgoMyLg
Our Sponsors:
- JP Ross Fly Rods & Company - specializing in small stream rods: https://www.jprossflyrods.com/ Facebook @jprossandcompany Instagram @jprossflyrods. Use Happyfish for $50 off any rod purchase.
- Catchflo artist crafted fly-fishing themed footware: https://catchflo.com/ @catchflo. Use coupon code DAPOD10 for 10% off your first order.
Destination Angler:
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Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook
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Recorded Oct 14, 2021. Episode 52.
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is Everglades National Park for trophy Tarpon and our guest is Jason Sullivan, Rising Tide Charters. The Everglades is a unique and diverse fishery with some of the best saltwater fly fishing in the world. From stalking the flats for Redfish and Snook to casting a fly to schools of rolling Tarpon, this fishery offers off-the-grid, year-round opportunities for the adventuresome angler.
Jason has been fishing South Florida all his life and guiding for the past 10 years. He’s an Orvis-endorsed guide and received the Orvis Saltwater Fly-Fishing Guide of the Year Award in 2018. Jason attended college on a baseball scholarship and played in the minors for 3 years. Jason covers the ins and outs of this incredible Tarpon fishery, techniques you need to know, plus the history of the area, conservation efforts, and infestation of Burmese Python in the Everglades.
With Host, Steve Haigh
About Jason Sullivan
- Jason’s top fly patterns and pictures of the Everglades: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook
- Contact Jason:
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- Rising Tide Fly Fishing: https://risingtidecharters.com/
- Follow Jason: @capt.jason_sullivan on Instagram and https://www.facebook.com/jason.sullivan.7946
Our Sponsors:
- JP Ross Fly Rods & Company - specializing in small stream rods: https://www.jprossflyrods.com/ Facebook @jprossandcompany Instagram @jprossflyrods. Use Happyfish for $50 off any rod purchase.
- Catchflo artist-crafted fly-fishing-themed footwear: https://catchflo.com/ @catchflo. Use coupon code DAPOD10 for 10% off your first order.
Destination Angler:
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The Destination Angler Website and Show Notes: http://destinationangler.libsyn.com/
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Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook
- Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook:
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Recorded Oct 7, 2021. Episode 51.
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Today we have a special edition of the Destination Angler Podcast on a very important issue affecting our cold-water fisheries – climate change. Like many of you, over the past few years, I’ve been watching the news and hearing more and more about our climate. No matter where you stand on man-made or natural, it’s hard to ignore things seem to be warming up, especially this past summer, which was the hottest summer on record.
As I began to look into this I came across a report on the Impact of Global Warming on Trout in the Interior West that 50% of cutthroat trout habitat will be gone by 2080 if nothing is done. Can you imagine a world where half of our Cutthroat trout habitat is gone?
To help us better understand climate change, our guests are Helen Neville, Senior Scientist, and Sara Porterfield, Water Policy Associate with Trout Unlimited. We debunk fact from fiction, the impact of our warming climate on our cold-water fisheries, and most importantly what we can do about it.
With Host, Steve Haigh
Climate Change Resources:
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Ten Strategies for Climate Resilience in the Colorado River Basin
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The Yale Climate Communication page, which provides interactive maps that can be parsed in myriad ways to explore public perception of climate change based on their annuals surveys: https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/visualizations-data/ycom-us/
- Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Working Group I report, Climate Change 2021: the Physical Science Basis, which was just released: https://www.ipcc.ch/2021/08/09/ar6-wg1-20210809-pr/
- TU National Leadership Climate Change Working Group website, which has recordings and slides of that overview talk I created for them: https://www.tu.org/get-involved/volunteer-tacklebox/council-leader-resources/national-leadership-council/nlc-conservation-workgroups/climate-change-workgroup/
- TU Climate Change take action page: https://www.tu.org/climate/
- Citizen’s Climate Lobby, whose Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act (H.R> 2307) TU is supporting among other national policies. They have local chapters, national meetings, D.C. advocacy days, and sorts of resources that complement TU’s work on the issue: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/
- TU’s Western Water 101 (blog & podcast series)
- Miller Creek blog (BDAs in burned area)
- Brad Udall doesn’t have a website, but this post from John Fleck links to some good work he did with Brad
- Impact of Global Warming on Trout in the Interior West by the Natural Resources Defense Council and Montana TU
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The Destination Angler Website and Show Notes: http://destinationangler.libsyn.com/
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Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook
- Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook:
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Recorded September 30, 2021. Episode 50.
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Today our destination is the South Platte River in Colorado and our guest is competition fly angler Russ Miller, Director of Marketing at Umpqua Feather Merchants. The South Platte is an extensive river system known for highly technical tailwater fishing that is sure the challenge the most experienced fly angler. Sections like the Dream Stream, 11 mile canyon, Spinney Mountain, Cheeseman Canyon, and Deckers have captured the imagination of anglers the world over who come here to test their skills against some of Colorado’s most educated trout!
Russ has worked in the industry for 16 years as a guide, fly shop junkie, and marketing guy for some big names like Sage, RIO, Fishpond, and now Umpqua Feather Merchants. He’s also represented the US at 6 World Fly Fishing Championships.
So buckle your seatbelts while Russ gives us the grand tour of the South Platte River along with stories and tips from his years as a competition angler!
With Host, Steve Haigh
About Russ Miller:
- Russ’s fly box and the infamous leech pattern for the South Platte: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook
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Contact Russ:
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https://www.umpqua.com/contact-us/
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Umpqua Feather Merchants: https://www.umpqua.com/
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Follow Umpqua: @UmpquaFeatherMerchants on Instagram and Facebook
Our Sponsors:
- JP Ross Fly Rods & Company - specializing in small stream rods: https://www.jprossflyrods.com/ Facebook @jprossandcompany Instagram @jprossflyrods
- Harvest Hosts unique RV Camping: https://harvesthosts.com/ @harvesthosts
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The Destination Angler Website and Show Notes: http://destinationangler.libsyn.com/
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Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook
- Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook:
Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com
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Recorded September 16, 2021. Episode 49.
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is trophy Striper fishing on the Lower Sacramento River, Chico, California with Hogan Brown, VP of Marketing for Loon Outdoors. The Lower Sac is prime water for hunting for big striped bass that can run 30, 40, 50 pounds, or more. In fact, Hogan shares a great story of a 50 pounder that broke his rod and explains why big Stripers may present THE toughest challenge for guides and anglers in freshwater.
He’s also a prolific author having written dozens of articles and blogs for magazines such as North West Fly fishing, South West Fly Fishing, California Fly Fisher, and Fly Fisherman Magazine. He’s the founder of the California Bass Union and the host of the Barbless Fly Fishing podcast. So let’s dive into the Lower Sac and find out what makes these big Stripers tick.
With Host, Steve Haigh
About Hogan Brown:
- Hogan’s top fly patterns for the Lower Sacramento River: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook
- Contact Hogan:
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- Hogan Brown Fly Fishing: https://www.hgbflyfishing.com/
- Follow Hogan: @hgbflyfishing on Instagram and Facebook
- Loon Outdoors: https://loonoutdoors.com/ | @Loonoutdoors
Our Sponsors:
- JP Ross Fly Rods & Company - specializing in small stream rods: https://www.jprossflyrods.com/ Facebook @jprossandcompany Instagram @jprossflyrods
- Harvest Hosts unique RV Camping: https://harvesthosts.com/ @harvesthosts
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The Destination Angler Website and Show Notes: http://destinationangler.libsyn.com/
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Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook
- Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook:
Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com
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Recorded Aug 26, 2021. Episode 48.
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is the Arkansas River in beautiful Colorado with expert fly angler, guide, and all-around fish whisperer, Greg Felt, owner of ArkAnglers fly shop, Salida and Buena Vista, Colorado. Spectacular scenery, 100 miles of public access and pocket water, Gold Medal status, and diverse hatches make the Arkansas THE fan favorite of Colorado anglers year after year.
For over 30 years Greg has called the Arkansas River Valley his home. As a fly fishing guide, fly shop owner, and Chaffee County Commissioner, Greg is strong on technical knowledge and is deeply involved in water issues in the state. He was even appointed by the Governor to serve on the Colorado Water Conservation Board. Greg gives us a great rundown on all aspects of this freestone stream from its headwaters near Leadville to the tailwater below Pueblo, and lessons on leadership from his years as a float guide now turned conservationist. Bonus: alpine lakes and top tributaries plus Greg’s top fly picks.
With Host, Steve Haigh
About Greg Felt:
- Greg’s top fly patterns for the Arkansas River: @DestinationAnglerPodcast
- Contact Greg:
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- ArkAnglers Fly Shop: http://www.arkanglers.com/
- Follow ArkAnglers: @ArkAnglers
- How to Approach the Arkansas River (blog post): a must-read article for new anglers on the Ark! http://www.arkanglers.com/how-approach-fishing-arkansas-river
Our Sponsors:
- JP Ross Fly Rods & Company - specializing in small stream rods: https://www.jprossflyrods.com/ Facebook @jprossandcompany Instagram @jprossflyrods
- Harvest Hosts unique RV Camping: https://harvesthosts.com/ @harvesthosts Our listeners receive 15% off their membership FOR LIFE with the code FISH.
- TroutRoutes, the ultimate trout stream mapping app: https://troutinsights.com/ @TroutRoutes
Our listeners 10% off their subscription with the code DESTINATION10**
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Recorded Aug 18, 2021. Episode 47.
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is Central Pennsylvania and my fishing spree through these world-famous limestone trout streams: Spring Creek, Fishing Creek, Penn’s Creek, the Letort, Big Spring Creek, the Little Juniata, and Spruce Creek.
Along the way, I was able to catch up with George Costa, manager of TCO Fly Shop, who gives us the low-down on top streams in and around State College, some tight-line nymphing tips, and strategies for summer conditions. Neil Sunday, Relentless Fly Fishing, Carlisle, PA to talk about our amazing day on the Letort. And Jonas Price, owner of the Feathered Hook, Coburn, PA. Always a hoot, Jonas shares an entertaining story or two along with warm weather strategies, his top fly picks, and why locally tied flies are the way to go. Bonus: Rocky, the “Legend of the Letort”, shares a story or two from his 50 years of fishing the Letort Spring Creek and his infamous Ant pattern.
Hope you enjoy these great people as much as I did. With Host, Steve Haigh
Rocky's Ant Pattern: @DestinationAnglerPodcast (Facebook and Instagram)
Our experts:
- Contact George Costa: TCO Fly Shop: https://www.tcoflyfishing.com/ | (814) 689-3654 |@TCOstatecollege
- Contact Neil Sunday: Relentless Fly Fishing: http://www.relentlessflyfishing.com/ | Neil@tcoflyfishing.com | @neilsunday
- Contact Jonas Price: The Feathered Hook: https://thefeatheredhook.com/ | (814) 349-8757| jonas@thefeatheredhook.com | @thefeatheredhookflyshop
Our Sponsor:
- JP Ross Fly Rods & Company - specializing in small stream rods: https://www.jprossflyrods.com/ Facebook @jprossandcompany Instagram @jprossflyrods
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Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast: Instagram or Facebook: @DestinationAnglerPodcast
- Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook:
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Recorded June 28 – July 8, 2021. Episode 46.
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is the hallowed grounds of the Beaverkill River in the Catskills Mountains just a few hours north of New York City. Our guest is expert fly designer and guide, Joe Rist, owner of Trout Town Flies, Roscoe, NY. Considered the birthplace of American dry fly fishing, the Beaverkill is often called “the most celebrated trout stream in America”. And for good reason. It’s a freestone river, steeped in history with an incredible diversity of hatches, known for highly selective trout, creating some of the best technical dry fly fishing in the east.
Joe is a 3rd generation angler who has spent most of his life plying these waters and developing creative and effective patterns that are deadly when those standard fly patterns just aren’t fooling trout anymore. Stick around for the back half of the show as Joe gives us the low down on the Beaverkill from top to bottom and a master class in fly tying and technical fly-fishing skills.
With Host, Steve Haigh
About Joe Rist:
- Joe’s top fly patterns for the Beaverkill River: @DestinationAnglerPodcast (Facebook and Instagram)
- Contact Joe:
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- Trout Town Flies: https://www.trouttownflies.com/
- Follow Joe: Facebook & Instagram: @TroutTownFlies
- Joe’s favorite books:
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- Land of Little Rivers: A Story in Photos of Catskill Fly Fishing, by Austin M. Francis
- Catskill Flytier, by Harry Darbee
Our Sponsor:
- JP Ross Fly Rods & Company - specializing in small stream rods: https://www.jprossflyrods.com/ Facebook @jprossandcompany Instagram @jprossflyrods
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Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast: Instagram or Facebook: @DestinationAnglerPodcast
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Recorded July 12, 2021. Episode 45.
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is Taos, New Mexico, and the pristine Rio Grande River. Our guest is expert fly angler and guide, Nick Streit, owner of Taos Fly Shop. The Rio Grande is a rugged and unpressured river as it flows through the gorge just outside of Taos, NW. A great numbers fishery, the Rio Grande is designated one of America’s Wild and Scenic Rivers where 50 to 100 fish days are possible.
Nick got into the family business at an early age, guiding before he could even drive. By the age of 17, he was a member of the U.S. fly fishing team that took second place in the World Championships in Wales, of all places. In 2004 Nick re-opened the Taos Fly Shop originally started by his dad back in the early 1980s. Nick also enjoys photography and his work has been featured in publications such as Southwest Fly Fishing and New Mexico Magazine.
So strap on your hiking boots if you love solitude, incredible scenery, and a physical challenge, cause we're going deep into the Rio Grande gorge. And be sure to listen to the very end cause Nick shares some great advice on what he calls “fishing deliberately” to improve catch rates.
With Host, Steve Haigh
About Nick Streit:
- Top fly picks for the Rio Grande River: @DestinationAnglerPodcast (Facebook and Instagram)
- Contact Nick:
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- Taos Fly Shop: https://taosflyshop.com/flyguide/main
- Follow Nick: Facebook & Instagram: @TaosFlyShop
- Books by Nicks’s Dad, Taylor:
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- Instinctive Fly Fishing: A Guide's Guide to Better Fishing
- Fly Fishing New Mexico
- Man vs Fish: The Fly Fisherman's Eternal Struggle
- Fly Fish Taos-Santa Fe
- Nicks’ favorite angler-friendly restaurant: Guadalajara Grill https://guadalajaragrilltaos.com/
Our Sponsor:
- JP Ross Fly Rods & Company - specializing in small stream rods: https://www.jprossflyrods.com/ Facebook @jprossandcompany Instagram @jprossflyrods
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Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast: Instagram or Facebook: @DestinationAnglerPodcast
- Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook:
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Recorded July 7, 2021. Episode 44.
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is the Cumberland River tailwater near Jamestown, Kentucky. Our guest is expert fly fishing guide Hagan Wonn, owner of Cumberland Troutfitters. For many of us, Kentucky and trout fishing doesn’t exactly spring to mind … unless you’ve fished the Cumberland River below Wolf Creek dam. Here you will find a large and uncrowded tailwater system and world-class trout fishing.
A self-described fishing bum, Hagan grew up in Kentucky and started guiding at age 19. Known around Lexington as the kid with “a fishing problem”, Hagan started guiding clients with an Old Town Canoe and shares some funny stories about that. Hagan has a forestry degree from the University of Montana, where he studied and guided his way through college. He’s been fishing the Cumberland River for over 20 years now and has been featured in a number of fly fishing publications and outdoor programs.
Bonus: nearby Hatchery Creek, known for highly technical fishing and big fall migratory rainbows, up to 30”!
With Host, Steve Haigh
About Hagan Wonn:
- Top fly picks for the Cumberland River: @DestinationAnglerPodcast (Facebook and Instagram)
- Contact Hagan Wonn:
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- Cumberland Troutfitters: https://www.cumberlandtroutfitters.net/
- Follow Hagan: Facebook: @cumberlandtroutfitters
Our Sponsor:
- JP Ross Fly Rods & Company - Jordan’s fly rod company specializing in small stream rods: https://www.jprossflyrods.com/ Facebook @jprossandcompany Instagram @jprossflyrods
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Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast: Instagram or Facebook: @DestinationAnglerPodcast
- Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook:
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Recorded June 24, 2021. Episode 43.
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is the Great Smoky Mountain National Park with author and expert backcountry fly fishing guide, Rob Fightmaster, Fightmaster Fly fishing, Townsend, Tennessee. The Smokies are backcountry angler’s dream with over 800 miles of trout streams with the higher elevations holding native Brook Trout and the lower elevations wild rainbows and browns.
With over 30 years of experience, Rob is a self-described “mountain guide” specializing in backcountry angling in and around the Park. He was named One of the South’s Best Fishing Guides” by Garden & Gun magazine, been featured USA Today, Southern Living, Forbes, and Fly Fish America. Currently, he’s head instructor for Little River Outfitters Fly Fishing School. Rob explains what the top anglers are doing to catch more trout and covers tips on elevation, chest packs, wading boots, and top flies, plus a hair-raising story of being stalked by a bear.
With Host, Steve Haigh
About Rob Fightmaster:
- Top fly picks for the Smoky Mountains: @DestinationAnglerPodcast (Facebook and Instagram)
- Book Rob:
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- Fightmaster Flyfishing https://fightmasterflyfishing.com/
- Little River Outfitters https://www.littleriveroutfitters.com/
- Follow Rob: Instagram: @fightmasterfly Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fightmaster-Fly-Fishing-119409374737699/ Twitter: @FightmasterFly
- Richardson Chest Fly Box – Rob mentioned this: http://www.chestflybox.com/
Our Sponsor:
- JP Ross Fly Rods & Company - Jordan’s fly rod company specializing in small stream rods: https://www.jprossflyrods.com/ Facebook @jprossandcompany Instagram @jprossflyrods
Destination Angler:
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The Destination Angler Website and Show Notes: http://destinationangler.libsyn.com/
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Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast: Instagram or Facebook: @DestinationAnglerPodcast
- Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook:
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Recorded June 10, 2021. Episode 42.
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is Fernie, BC, and the famed Elk River with expert fly angler and guide, Spencer Schey, Kootenay Fly Shop. The Elk is a classic Cutthroat freestone stream deep in the heart of BC, known for drop-dead, gorgeous scenery, and miles and miles of pristine, wadable water. Word has it, the dry fly fishing is so good that nymphing is a four-letter word. And if you like to mix it up, the Bull Trout fishing is pretty darn spectacular as well.
Spencer covers the Elk from top to bottom and makes the case for why a 3x tippet and a non-slip loop knot is THE way to go for chasing “snotty” Cutts in gin clear water. And with a nickname like Mountain Pig, Spencer is just the guide for off-the-beaten-path angling opportunities. One thing’s for sure, you’ll get a kick out of Spencer!
With Host, Steve Haigh
About Spencer Schey:
- Top fly picks for the Elk River: @DestinationAnglerPodcast (Facebook and Instagram)
- Book Spencer:
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- Kootenay Fly Shop & Guiding Co https://kootenayflyshop.com/
- Elk River Guiding Company https://elkriver.ca/
- Fernie Wilderness Adventures https://ferniewildernessadventures.com/
Our Sponsor:
- JP Ross Fly Rods & Company - Jordan’s fly rod company specializing in small stream rods: https://www.jprossflyrods.com/ Facebook @jprossandcompany Instagram @jprossflyrods
Destination Angler:
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The Destination Angler Website and Show Notes: http://destinationangler.libsyn.com/
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Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast: Instagram or Facebook: @DestinationAnglerPodcast
- Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook:
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Recorded April 7, 2021. Episode 39.
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is a worldwide tour of billfish on the fly with Captain Jake Jordan, Jake Jordan’s Fishing Adventures. Jake is a foremost expert in the world for Marlin, Sailfish, and Spearfish on the fly. Be it acrobatic Pacific Sailfish, or the king of ‘em all, Blue Marlin with fighting speeds of over 60 mph, Jake is doing it on 20 lb. class tippet. He’s is a well-known speaker, author, and consultant to rod, reel, and boating manufacturers where he’s revolutionized the sport. He’s been featured in dozens of sport fishing magazines and television shows and has traveled the world for 50 years where he’s personally caught over 4,000. Jake operates lodges and trained crews in the Florida Keys, North Carolina, Australia, Hawaii, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Guatemala and more.
Listen in as Jake shares where you need to be, when you need to be there, and what you need to do to land a trophy of a lifetime.
With Host, Steve Haigh
About Jake Jordan:
- Jake Jordan’s Fishing Adventures: http://www.jakejordan.com/
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- (305) 872-6060 | keysjake@aol.com
- Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100006607368525
- Instagram: @Jake_Jordans_fishing
Our Sponsor:
- JP Ross Fly Rods & Company: https://www.jprossflyrods.com/ Facebook @jprossandcompany Instagram @jprossflyrods
Destination Angler:
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The Destination Angler Website and Show Notes: http://destinationangler.libsyn.com/
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Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast: Instagram or Facebook: @DestinationAnglerPodcast
- Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook:
Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com
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Recorded May 15, 2021. Episode 40.
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is Maine and the West Branch of the Penobscot River with expert fly fishing guide, Aaron Broaddus, Headin’ North Guide Service. Landlocks are big-time jumpers and the West Branch is THE place to go if you’re looking for shots at trophy fish in a wilderness setting. Aaron is also the host of the Maine Fly Fishing Podcast and shares tips on where to go and how to tackle these airborne torpedoes.
With Host, Steve Haigh
About Aaron Broaddus:
- Aaron’s top flies for the West Branch: @DestinationAnglerPodcast (Facebook and Instagram)
- Headin’ North Guide Service: https://www.maineflyfishingguides.com/
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- Facebook @headinnorthguides Instagram: @RangleyFlyGuide
Our Sponsor:
- JP Ross Fly Rods & Company - Jordan’s fly rod company specializing in small stream rods: https://www.jprossflyrods.com/ Facebook @jprossandcompany Instagram @jprossflyrods
Destination Angler:
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The Destination Angler Website and Show Notes: http://destinationangler.libsyn.com/
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Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast: Instagram or Facebook: @DestinationAnglerPodcast
- Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook:
Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com
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Recorded April 7, 2021. Episode 39.
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Today our destination is Craig Montana and the legendary Missouri River. Our guest is expert guide and 5-time Spey-O-Rama casting champion, Whitney Gould, with Headhunters Fly Shop. The Missouri River is a nutrient-rich tailwater famous for large fish, prolific hatches, and some of the best dry fly fishing in the State of Montana where anglers come from the world over to sting trophy rainbows and browns on this gold medal stream.
Whitney holds the women’s Spey-O-Rama record two-handed cast at 150’. She’s on Team USA competing and spey casting around the world. She spends her summers as a guide on the Mighty Mo and winters chasing steelhead on the California coast. Whitney gives a great overview of the famous quality water below Holter dam, shares some very funny stories, and what you need to know to take on this magical river with confidence.
So let’s catch a little swing fever as Whitney dials us into the incredible fishing opportunities on the mighty Mo.
With Host, Steve Haigh
Our Sponsor:
- JP Ross Fly Rods & Company - Jordan’s fly rod company specializing in small stream rods: https://www.jprossflyrods.com/
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- Facebook @jprossandcompany Instagram @jprossflyrods
About Whitney Gould:
- Whitney’s top flies for the Missouri: @DestinationAnglerPodcast (Facebook and Instagram)
- @WhitneyGouldSpey
- Book Whitney through Headhunters Fly Shop: https://www.headhuntersflyshop.com/
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- 406-235-3447
- Facebook @headhunters.flyshop Instagram: @Headhuntersfly
- Mo River Eats – catered lunches and dinners for anglers: https://www.morivereats.com/
Listener Profile: Taylor Farfour @FlyFishingFarfour
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Recorded Feb 18, 2021. Episode 38.
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
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Welcome back to Episode 2 with the one and only Joe Humphreys. Today, our destination is Spring Creek where we take a deep dive into the mind of Joe Humphreys and night fishing, fly selection, and why fly fishing is a thinking man’s game, plus how the documentary on his life, Live the Stream, came about, and how a book on fly fishing saved him as a troubled youth.
Now in his 90’s, Joe is a national treasure having taught fly fishing to thousands, guided presidents and celebrities, and traveled the world representing the U.S. in fly fishing competitions. But most of all Joe is just one heck of a nice guy and has a knack for making everyone around him feel downright special, including me. A master storyteller, stick around to the very end to hear a great one. Hint - It involves a cow and a back cast!
With Host, Steve Haigh
Joe Humphreys:
- Joe’s top flies for the Spring Creek: @DestinationAnglerPodcast (Facebook and Instagram)
- Live the Stream http://www.livethestreamfilm.com/
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- Facebook @livethestreamfilm
- Instagram: @LiveTheStream
- Ray Bergman’s, Just Fishing, the book that changed Joe’s life.
- Joe’s book, Trout Tactics, the book that will change your life
Destination Angler:
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Sponsors:
- JP Ross Fly Rods & Company: https://www.jprossflyrods.com/ Be sure to mention coupon code Happyfish to receive $50 off any rod purchase.
- Aventuron: https://aventuron.com/ Be sure to mention coupon code PODCAST15 to land your 15% off orders of any regular priced fly-fishing gear!
Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com
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Recorded Feb 10, 2021. Episode 37.
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is Spring Creek in central Pennsylvania. Our guest is the one and only Joe Humphreys. Now in his 90’s, Joe is a national treasure, having instructed thousands in the art of fly angling, traveled the world representing the U.S. in fly fishing competitions, guided presidents & celebrities, hosted the first national fly fishing show on ESPN, and was inducted into the Fly Fishing Hall of Fame. He’s also starred in several highly successful instructional videos and even a documentary about himself called Live the Stream. For 19 years, Joe directed the renowned angling program at Penn State and has lectured throughout the United States.
Spring Creek is one of the finest limestone streams in the world, famous for dense populations of wild fish but also famous because it’s Joe’s home water. So sit back and pull up a chair for a fireside chat as Joe shares tips and stories from a lifetime of angling experiences in Part 1 of a 2 part episode.
With Host, Steve Haigh
Joe Humphreys:
- Joe’s top flies for the Spring Creek: @DestinationAnglerPodcast (Facebook and Instagram)
- Live the Stream http://www.livethestreamfilm.com/
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- Facebook @livethestreamfilm
- Instagram: @LiveTheStream
- How to tie George Harvey’s Night Fly (the fly Joe used to catch his State record Brown Trout): http://flyfishingcts.blogspot.com/2020/03/simple-but-deadly-george-harveys-pusher.html
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The Destination Angler Website and Show Notes: http://destinationangler.libsyn.com/
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- Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook
Sponsors:
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- Aventuron: https://aventuron.com/
Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com
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Recorded Feb 10, 2021. Episode 36.
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is Adirondack State Park in upstate New York. Our guest is expert angler, rod-builder, and conservationist, Jordan Ross, JP Ross Fly Rods. The Adirondacks are an incredible place for anglers looking for solitude and a wilderness experience. With over 6 million acres, 3,000 lakes and ponds, 30,000 miles of rivers and streams, the fishing and opportunities are endless, and the scenery is spectacular. A rod builder by trade, Jordan gives us the lowdown on how to scope out productive streams and ponds from topo maps, why weather and temperature matters, top confidence flies and how to fish them, and why the Adirondack backcountry is an angler’s dream. Bonus: lightweight pack-in canoes, small stream rod building, citizen science, and the pursuit of heritage strains of Brook Trout.
With Host, Steve Haigh
About Jordan Ross:
- Jordan’s top flies for the Adirondacks: @DestinationAnglerPodcast (Facebook and Instagram)
- JP Ross Fly Rods & Company - Jordan’s fly rod company specializing in small stream rods: https://www.jprossflyrods.com/
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- Facebook @jprossandcompany Instagram @jprossflyrods
- Trout Power - Jordan’s citizen science conservation org: https://www.troutpower.org/
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- Facebook @TroutPower Instagram: @troutpowerorg
- In the Seam Podcast – Jordan’s own podcast on fly fishing, conservation, and outdoor lifestyle
Other stuff we discussed on the show:
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Forever wild https://wildadirondacks.org/forever-wild-the-adirondack-park.html
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Adirondack State Park: https://visitadirondacks.com/about/adirondack-park
- Hornbeck boats – these are the lightweight Kevlar boats Jordan mentioned on the show: https://www.hornbeckboats.com/
- Watering holes and great places to eat in and around the Park:
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- The Red Dog Tavern, Inlet
- The Woods Hotel, Inlet
- Kalils Grocery, Inlet
- Big Moose Station, Big Moose
- Hoss's in Long Lake
- Old Forge Hardware, Old Forge
- Tommy Harpers in Raquette Lake and in Old Forge
- The Great Pines, Old Forge
- Daikers Inn, Eagle Bay
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Recorded March 4, 2021. Episode 35.
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is East Lake in Central Oregon and our guest is expert guide and author, Jeff Perin, owner of the Fly Fishers Place in Sisters, OR. Jeff gives us a whirlwind tour of top fisheries such as the Deschutes, the McKenzie, the Metolius, Crane Prairie Reservoir, Paulina Lake, and takes a deep dive into East Lake, Jeff’s favorite, as he dials us in to stillwater fishing, Oregon style. With 40 years’ experience, Jeff is a wealth of knowledge having traveled the world in search of trout from Patagonia to Belize to Christmas Island to New Zeeland. He’s written for Fly Fisherman Magazine and many other national and local publications, is a frequent speaker at fly fishing shows and clubs, has appeared twice on ESPN’s Fly Fishing America, and is active in many conservation efforts.
Bonus: stillwater basics, top food sources, and even the deadly Tasmanian “washing line” rig!
With Host, Steve Haigh
Jeff Perin, the Fly Fisher’s Place
- Jeff’s top flies for Central Oregon: @DestinationAnglerPodcast (Facebook and Instagram)
- The Fly Fisher’s Place: (541) 549-3474| flyfishers.place@gmail.com
- Facebook @flyfishersplace & Instagram @theflyfishersplace
The Tasmanian “washing line” rig: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFpdAzQp6UI
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The Destination Angler Website and Show Notes: http://destinationangler.libsyn.com/
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- On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DestinationAnglerPodcast
- Join in the conversation with the Destination Angler Connection group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/984515755300748/
Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com
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Recorded Jan 27, 2021. Episode 34.
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is the legendary Penn’s Creek and our guests are Jonas Price, owner, and Matt Kowalchuk, Head Guide at the Feathered Hook, Coburn, PA. Central PA is home to some of the finest limestone trout streams in America like the Little Juniata, Big Fishing Creek, and Spring Creek. Jonas and Matt give us an irreverent overview of the granddaddy of 'em all, Penn’s Creek, and explain why it should be on every serious angler’s bucket list. Epic hatches of Biblical proportions, highly educated fish, and fickle conditions make this a true master-class stream.
Bonus: how to fish the drop shot rig and why it’s a staple for guides here. Did I mention Jonas and Matt are hilarious?
With Host, Steve Haigh
Jonas Price, Matt Kowalchuk, The Feathered Hook
- Matt’s top flies for Penn’s Creek: @DestinationAnglerPodcast (Facebook and Instagram)
- The Feathered Hook: (814) 349-8757| jonas@thefeatheredhook.com
- Facebook & Instagram – @thefeatheredhookflyshop
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The Destination Angler Website and Show Notes: http://destinationangler.libsyn.com/
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Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast:
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- On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DestinationAnglerPodcast
- Join in the conversation with the Destination Angler Connection group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/984515755300748/
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Recorded February 4, 2021. Episode 33.
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is Slough Creek, Yellowstone National Park and our guest is expert guide and outfitter, Max Yzaguirre, owner of Montana Angling Company. Slough Creek is hallowed ground for the serious fly angler, and for good reason. Famous for sight fishing with dry flies to wild and abundant Cutthroat trout in beautiful mountain meadows, Slough Creek provides an off the charts spring creek-like experience in a wilderness setting for those anglers willing to do some hiking. Max has been guiding in the Park for 10 years and gives us the lowdown on Slough Creek from top to bottom including top flies, which meadows to fish when, Cutthroat trout behavior, and why a downstream presentation is a must. Bonus: the best streams to target in Yellowstone National Park, plus a close encounter with a big Griz!
With host, Steve Haigh
Max Yzaguirre, Montana Angling Company
- Max’s top flies for Slough Creek: @DestinationAnglerPodcast (Facebook and Instagram)
- Montana Angling Company: (406) 579-9553| info@montanaanglingco.com
- Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/MTanglingco/
- Instagram - @MontanaAnglingCo
Destination Angler:
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The Destination Angler Website and Show Notes: http://destinationangler.libsyn.com/
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Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast:
- On Instagram: @DestinationAnglerPodcast
- On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DestinationAnglerPodcast
- Join in the conversation with the Destination Angler Connection group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/984515755300748/
Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com
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Recorded January 12, 2021. Episode 32.
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is Grand Bahama Island and our guest is expert fly angler, author, and outfitter, Greg Vincent of H2O Bonefishing. Grand Bahama is known for miles and miles of uncrowded flats fishing for some of the largest bonefish in the world. Here anglers can expect daily encounters with fish in the 6-8 lb class and realistic shots at double-digit bonefish. With over 30 years of experience, Greg has appeared on TV shows, Orvis instructional videos, has authored many articles, and created fly patterns sold world-wide. Greg unravels the mysteries of the Bonefish and steps us through his process for sighting, casting, hooking, fighting, and landing the “grey ghosts” of the flats.
Bonus: be sure to listen to the end to catch top fly patterns and a great story of how a 33 lb permit, his largest ever, jerked his guide off the boat and into the water – no kidding!
With host, Steve Haigh
Greg Vincent, H20 Bonefishing:
- Greg’s top flies for Grand Bahama: @DestinationAnglerPodcast (Facebook and Instagram)
- H2O Bonefishing: (720) 450-7291| info@5280angler.com
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Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/h2obonefishing
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Instagram - @h2o_bonefishing
Destination Angler:
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The Destination Angler Website and Show Notes: http://destinationangler.libsyn.com/
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Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast:
- On Instagram: @DestinationAnglerPodcast
- On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DestinationAnglerPodcast
- Join in the conversation with the Destination Angler Connection group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/984515755300748/
Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com
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Recorded December 22, 2020. Episode 31.
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is the Kootenai River with expert guide and outfitter Tim Linehan, Linehan Outfitting, Libby, Montana. A Blue-Ribbon fishery, the Kootenai is possibly Montana’s most underrated fishery and boasts some of the finest Rainbow Trout waters in the State. Uncrowded and remote, Field & Stream Magazine named it the “best place to lose the crowds” and “The best of the west”. Tim explains how an ad in Fly Fisherman Magazine changed his life as he dials us into the tremendous dry fly fishing opportunities here. Bonus: wolf hunting, upland birds, encounters with bears and moose, plus chasing giant trout with Bump Williams, St. Louis Cardinals!
With host, Steve Haigh
Tim Linehan, Owner, Linehan Outfitting
- Tim’s top flies for the Kootenai: @DestinationAnglerPodcast (Facebook and Instagram)
- Linehan Outfitting Company: 35309 Yaak River Rd, Troy, MT 59935 | (406) 295-4872 | info@fishmontana.com
- Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/LinehanOutfittingCompany
- Instagram - @linehanoutfittingcompany
Destination Angler:
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The Destination Angler Website and Show Notes: http://destinationangler.libsyn.com/
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On Instagram: @DestinationAnglerPodcast
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On Facebook:
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Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast: https://www.facebook.com/DestinationAnglerPodcast
- Join in the conversation with the Destination Angler Connection group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/984515755300748/
Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com
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Recorded December 3, 2020. Episode 30.
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is the North Fork of the South Platte River. Our guest is expert guide and fly angler, Jeremy Hamilton, 5280 Angler, Arvada, Colorado. The North Fork is a world-famous fishery that attracts a lot of attention, and for good reason. Premiere trophy properties like Boxwood Gulch, Long Meadow Ranch, and Rawhide Ranch offer private access that will rock your world with opportunities to bend a rod for trout in the 10 – 15lb class, all within about an hour’s drive from Denver. Overview of the South Platte River system, top flies and techniques from nymphing #20 drowned ants to egg patterns to killer new streamer patterns. Stories of close encounters with moose and messing with city-dwellers. Bonus: epic 45-minute battles with 30” fish!
With host, Steve Haigh
Jeremy Hamilton, 5280 Angler
- Tim’s top flies for the North Fork: @DestinationAnglerPodcast (Facebook and Instagram)
- 5280 Angler: (720) 450-7291| info@5280angler.com
- Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/5280Angler
- Instagram - @5280Angler
Destination Angler:
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The Destination Angler Website and Show Notes: http://destinationangler.libsyn.com/
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On Instagram: @DestinationAnglerPodcast
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On Facebook:
Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast: https://www.facebook.com/DestinationAnglerPodcast
Join in the conversation with the Destination Angler Connection group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/984515755300748/
Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com
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Recorded November 23, 2020. Episode 29.
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is the lower Gunnison River and our guest is expert guide, Tim Patterson, owner of RIGS Fly Shop & Guide Service. A veritable bug factory, the lower Gunnison and the Gunnison Gorge is known for eye-popping beauty, large trout, and outstanding fishing. Opportunities for solitude in a true wilderness setting abound on this Gold Medal stream where only two commercial launches are allowed per day. Listen while Tim dials us into the great diversity of water, abundant bug life, and top fly patterns for angling success. Bonus: magical times to fish the Gunnison, upping your game on the Salmon Fly hatch, and how mules can make or break your trip!
With host, Steve Haigh
Tim Patterson, Owner, RIGS Fly Shop & Guide Service
- Tim’s top flies for the Gunnison: @DestinationAnglerPodcast (Facebook and Instagram)
- RIGS Fly Shop: 1075 Sherman St, Unit 101, Ridgway, Colorado 81432 | 970.626.4460 | info@fishrigs.com
- Facebook – @RIGSFlyShop
- Instagram - https://www.facebook.com/fishrigs
Destination Angler:
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The Destination Angler Website and Show Notes: http://destinationangler.libsyn.com/
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On Instagram: @DestinationAnglerPodcast
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On Facebook: Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast: https://www.facebook.com/DestinationAnglerPodcast
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Join in the conversation with the Destination Angler Connection group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/984515755300748/
Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com
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Recorded November 11, 2020. Episode 28.
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is the Pere Marquette River in western Michigan. And our guest is Chris Raines, Senior guide, Pere Marquette Lodge, Baldwin, Michigan. Known for heavy Chinook, Coho, and Steelhead runs, the PM is also an incredible trout stream. Plentiful runs, riffles, and deep pools, along with easy wading and access make the PM an angler’s dream. Chris gives us the low down of the PM from top to bottom and teaches the fundamentals of how to win the epic battle of man versus fish. Bonus: stories of the guiding life – riding a dirt bike, waders on, and not living in a van down by the river!
With host, Steve Haigh
Chris Raines, Head Guide, Pere Marquette Lodge
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Chris’ top picks: flies for the Pere Marquette River: @DestinationAnglerPodcast (Facebook and Instagram)
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Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/chris.raines.355
- Cell: 231-794-8892
Pere Marquette Lodge
- https://www.pmlodge.com/
- Instagram – @pmriverlodge @uberguide1
- Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com/PereMarquetteLodge/
Listener Showcase: Pavel (Pasha) Kirichenko
Pasha is our 1,000th Instagram follower and featured on the show. He’s an Atlantic Salmon fishing guide in the Kola Peninsula, Murmansk, Russia. Contact info: fedosey08@mail.ru
Destination Angler:
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The Destination Angler Website and Show Notes: http://destinationangler.libsyn.com/
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On Instagram: @DestinationAnglerPodcast
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On Facebook:
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Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast: https://www.facebook.com/DestinationAnglerPodcast
- Join in the conversation with the Destination Angler Connection group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/984515755300748/
We welcome your comments: contact host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com
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Recorded November 5, 2020. Episode 27.
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our designation is the Salmon River in upstate New York with Les Resseguie, Biologist and expert fly angler for New York State, Department of Environmental Conservation. Managed as a trophy fishery, the Salmon River is a top destination for Chinook, Coho, and Steelhead. With two world records, this river provides tremendous opportunities for anglers looking to ty into that fish of a lifetime. Les breaks down the river with where to fish, how to fish, and even his own fly patterns. Bonus: why spey casting is a great way to target these fish.
With host, Steve Haigh
Les Resseguie, Biologist, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation:
- Les’ picks: top flies for the Salmon River: Facebook or Instagram: @DestinationAnglerPodcast
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General email for all things Fisheries - fwfish@dec.ny.gov
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Facebook – NYS Department of Environmental Conservation https://www.facebook.com/NYSDEC
- Instagram – @NYSDEC
- Twitter - NYSDEC
Resources from NY State Department of Environmental Conservation:
- DEC Delivers newsletter - https://www.dec.ny.gov/public/65855.html
- Fishing - https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/fishing.html
- Places to Fish - https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/7749.html
- Salmon River - https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/37926.html
- Salmon River Fisheries Management Plan - https://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/fish_marine_pdf/r7srmp2017.pdf
- Fishing Regulations - https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/7917.html
- Sporting Licenses - https://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/365.html
Destination Angler:
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The Destination Angler Website and Show Notes: http://destinationangler.libsyn.com/
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On Instagram: @DestinationAnglerPodcast
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On Facebook:
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Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast: https://www.facebook.com/DestinationAnglerPodcast
- Join in the conversation with the Destination Angler Connection group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/984515755300748/
We welcome your comments: contact host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com
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Recorded Oct 28, 2020. Episode 26.
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Today our destination is the mighty Bow River in Alberta Canada with expert fly angler, Matt Chatani, Head Guide for Trout Chasers, Calgary, Alberta. The Bow is known the world over for nutrient-rich water that produces an incredible supply of large, aggressive Browns and Rainbows in the 20” plus class. A second-generation fishing guide, Matt has a penchant for the visual aspects of fly fishing and is here to dial us in to the amazing fishing opportunities on this world-class fishery.
With Host, Steve Haigh
Our Guest, Matt Chatani
- Matt’s top picks for the Bow River: https://www.facebook.com/DestinationAnglerPodcast/
- On Instagram: @MattChat12
- Contact info: Chatani127@hotmail.com | 587-434-7712
Trout Chasers River Company: http://www.troutchasers.com/
Fish Tales Fly Shop: https://fishtalesflyshop.com
Destination Angler:
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The Destination Angler Website and Show Notes: http://destinationangler.libsyn.com/
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On Instagram: @DestinationAnglerPodcast
- On Facebook: Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast: https://www.facebook.com/DestinationAnglerPodcast
- Destination Angler Connection Facebook Group. Join in the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/984515755300748/
Contact host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com
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Recorded Oct 20, 2020. Episode 25.
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our destination is the legendary Henry’s Fork in Eastern Idaho with biologist and expert fly angler, Brett High, Idaho Fish & Game. The Henry’s Fork is famous for prolific hatches, trophy football-shaped trout, and endless wading opportunities. Brett covers it all from 15 lb Rainbows in Henry’s Lake to superb and highly technical dry fly fishing on Harriman Ranch to trophy Brown Trout in the lower river. Voted #1 out of the top 100 streams in the country by Trout Unlimited, the Henry’s Fork should be on every anglers’ bucket list. Bonus: stories of 25” electroshocked Browns and a 31” state record Cutthroat that towed a drift boat a half mile.
Brett High, Upper Snake Region 6 Fisheries Biologist, Idaho Fish & Game:
- Brett’s picks: top flies for the Henry’s Fork: https://www.facebook.com/DestinationAnglerPodcast/
- Contact info: high@idfg.idaho.gov | 208-535-8007
Idaho Fish & Game Region 6 page: https://idfg.idaho.gov/region/upper-snake
Henry’s Fork Anglers Hatch Chart: https://www.henrysforkanglers.com/fishing-info/hatch-chart
Henry’s Fork Foundation – current conditions: https://henrysfork.org/mobile/conditions
Brett’s Top Outfitters in the Henry’s Fork area:
- Henry’s Fork Anglers: https://www.henrysforkanglers.com/
- TroutHunter: https://www.trouthunt.com/
- Three Rivers ranch:https://threeriversranch.com/
- Worldcast Anglers: https://www.worldcastanglers.com/
- Teton Valley Lodge: https://tetonvalleylodge.com/
- Henry’s Fork Lodge: https://www.henrysforklodge.com/river-overview
- Jimmy’s All-Season Angler: https://jimmysflyshop.com/
Destination Angler:
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The Destination Angler Website and Show Notes: http://destinationangler.libsyn.com/
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On Instagram: @DestinationAnglerPodcast
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On Facebook
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Recorded Oct 15, 2020. Episode 24.
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
And today our Destination is the Yukon Territory and the pristine Liard River system. Our guest is biologist, educator, and backcountry fly angler, Gabe Rivest. Larger than the State of California, the Yukon offers a true wilderness experience for anglers willing to go the extra mile in search of trophy Bull Trout. Gabe has traveled the backcountry extensively via canoe and shares how to chase massive Bull Trout in small, off-the-grid streams. Bonus: stories of trophy catches, moose hunts, and bears crewing up canoes!
With host, Steve Haigh.
Gabe Rivest:
- Gabe’s picks: top flies for the Yukon: https://www.facebook.com/DestinationAnglerPodcast/ Bull Trout, Grayling, and surface flies for Pike.
- On Instagram: @FlyFishYukon
- Contact info: DM Gabe on Instagram
Gabe’s Top Outfitters in the Whitehorse area:
- UpNorthAdventures: https://upnorthadventures.com/
- H2O Troutfitters https://h2otroutfitter.com/
Destination Angler:
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The Destination Angler Website and Show Notes: http://destinationangler.libsyn.com/
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We welcome your comments: contact host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com
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Recorded Oct 8, 2020. Episode 23.
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Our Destination is Northwestern, Connecticut, and the upper Housatonic River. And our guest is expert guide and speaker, Stephen Pogo-JEN-ski, or Pogo for short. Pogo has a passion for fly angling for large predator fish such as Muskie and Pike and holds a world record for Walleye on the fly. Listen while Pogo takes us into the mind of the Northern Pike and top techniques to take ‘em on the fly. Bonus: Pogo’s take on the perfect mix of water temps, barometric pressure and moon phases to maximize success.
With host, Steve Haigh.
Pogo_Pike
- Pogo’s picks: top flies for the Housatonic: https://www.facebook.com/DestinationAnglerPodcast/
- On Instagram: @Pogo_Pike
- PogoPike YouTube Channel. Here you will find a tremendous repository of teaching videos on Pike and Muskie fishing: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMEjhOWmC12aPJrKvylInfQ I particularly like this video – For the Love of Fishing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdLGhzA7AVI
- Contact info: pogopike@gmail.com (619) 518—8750
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- On Instagram: @DestinationAnglerPodcast
Comments, suggestions, and guides interested in being on the show, contact host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or where ever you get your podcasts
Recorded Sep 24, 2020. Episode 22.
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man” on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/406xtacQIl0jIvWElyLRfC?si=KT8jSjpFTrSQORaJuvsGIA
Fishing the Frying Pan River with Eli Vock, Frying Pan Anglers
The Destination Angler Podcast – September 18, 2020
Our destination is Basalt, Colorado, and the legendary Frying Pan River. Our guest is expert guide and fly fisherman, Eli Vock, with Frying Pan Anglers. The “Pan” is a Gold Medal fishery and a top destination for trophy Rainbows and Browns. It offers excellent year-round dry fly fishing, amazing scenery, and off the charts trout populations. Listen while Eli shares his deep knowledge of hatches, hot spots, specialized knots for swinging flies, and tactics to elicit explosive strikes. Bonus: targeting big trout and how to beat the crowds.
With host, Steve Haigh.
Eli Vock:
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Eli’s picks: top flies for the Frying Pan: https://www.facebook.com/DestinationAnglerPodcast/
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On Instagram: @RyzeFishing
Frying Pan Anglers:
- http://www.fryingpananglers.com/
- 231 Midland Ave, Basalt, CO | 970-927-3441
- On Instagram: @FryingPanAnglers
- On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Frying-Pan-Anglers-122291864447900
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- Join in the conversation with the Destination Angler Connection group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/984515755300748/
- On Instagram: @DestinationAnglerPodcast
Comments, suggestions, and guides interested in being on the show, contact host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or where ever you get your podcasts
Recorded Sep 16, 2020. Episode 21.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man” on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/406xtacQIl0jIvWElyLRfC?si=KT8jSjpFTrSQORaJuvsGIA
Our destination is Western Montana and the top locations for every season. Our guest is guide and outfitter, Jason Morrison, of Jason Morrison Outfitters, Billings, MT. Jason is a multi-species angler and expert on many of the top fisheries throughout the state. In fact, Jason has a unique philosophy, that the best fishing can be found away from the crowds and on a wide variety of water, depending on the time of the year. So, buckle your seatbelts and get ready for a whirlwind tour that includes Rock Creek, the Blackfoot, Clark’s Fork, Land of the Giants, Ft Peck Reservoir, lower Yellowstone, and the Beartooth Range. Bonus: what to throw when trout are gorged on Salmon Flies and an up-close and personal moose encounter.
With host, Steve Haigh.
Jason Morrison
- Jason Morrison Outfitters: https://jasonmorrisonoutfitters.com/
- Phone: (406) 531-9039
- On Instagram: @JasonMorrisonOutfitters
- Jason’s top picks for watering holes:
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- Ekstrom’s Stage Station: 81 Rock Creek Road, Clinton, MT 59825
- Ft Peck Hotel: 175 South Missouri Street Fort Peck, Montana 59223
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- On Instagram: @DestinationAnglerPodcast
Comments, suggestions, and guides interested in being on the show, contact host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or where ever you get your podcasts
Recorded Sep 3, 2020. Episode 20.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man” on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/406xtacQIl0jIvWElyLRfC?si=KT8jSjpFTrSQORaJuvsGIA
Our destination is Livingston, MT, and the mighty Yellowstone River. Our guest is expert guide, Josh Edwards, with Yellowstone Angler and ChillinCharters. Known the world over, the Yellowstone is a top Blue-Ribbon fishery, and for good reason. Starting in Yellowstone National Park, this river offers over 120 miles of quality trout habitat, prolific hatches, and gorgeous Montana scenery. Josh gives us tactics for every season covering the trophy sections from Gardiner to Big Timber, tips on mayflies, Salmon Flies, and the always tricky Mother’s Day Caddis hatch, plus top local hopper patterns and catch & release practices. Bonus: tales of monster trout in Chile and how a broken fan belt changed Josh’s life!
With host, Steve Haigh.
Josh “Jed” Edwards
- Josh’s picks for top flies on the Yellowstone: https://www.facebook.com/DestinationAnglerPodcast/
- Josh’s Guide Company: ChillnCharters
- Feel free to DM Josh on Instagram: @ChillnCharters
- Josh’s pick for top watering hole: Murry Bar, 201 W Park St, Livingston, MT 59047 Livingston, MT
Yellowstone Angler: https://www.yellowstoneangler.com/
- On Instagram: @yellowstoneangler
- On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeorgeAndersonsYellowstoneAngler/
- 406-222-7130 | staff@yellowstoneangler.com
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- On Instagram: @DestinationAnglerPodcast
Comments, suggestions, and guides interested in being on the show, contact host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or where ever you get your podcasts
Recorded Aug 27, 2020. Episode 19.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man” on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/406xtacQIl0jIvWElyLRfC?si=KT8jSjpFTrSQORaJuvsGIA
Our destination is Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and the hallowed grounds of the Letort Spring Run, possibly THE most famous limestone spring creek in the East and considered the birthplace of American terrestrial fishing. Our guest is expert guide and conservationist, Neil Sunday, head guide with Relentless Fly Fishing, TCO Fly Shops. Neil covers the rich angling tradition of the Letort, famous meadows and runs, public access, top flies, and techniques for even the most experienced angler. Added bonus: fishing microcurrents over cress beds for wily brown trout and why some men cry when fishing this challenging stream! With host, Steve Haigh.
Neil Sunday
- Neil’s picks for top flies on the Letort Spring Run: https://www.facebook.com/DestinationAnglerPodcast/
- Neil’s video on the Letort: https://vimeo.com/257750799
- On Instagram: @neilsunday
- Email: Neil@tcoflyfishing.com
Relentless Fly Fishing: http://www.relentlessflyfishing.com/
- On Instagram: @relentlessflyfishing
- 410-490-3427 | RELENTLESSFLYFISHING@GMAIL.COM
TCO Fly Shops: https://www.tcoflyfishing.com/
- On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tcoflyshop/
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On Instagram: @tcoflyshop
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(717) 609-0169
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- Join in the conversation with the Destination Angler Connection group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/984515755300748/
- On Instagram: @DestinationAnglerPodcast
Comments, suggestions, and guides interested in being on the show, contact host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or where ever you get your podcasts
Recorded Aug 13, 2020. Episode 18.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man” on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/406xtacQIl0jIvWElyLRfC?si=KT8jSjpFTrSQORaJuvsGIA
Our destination is Jackson Hole, Wyoming and Fish Creek, a top spring creek in the West known for trophy native cutthroat trout. Our guest is expert guide and fly fisherman, Joe Irby, with Grand Fishing Adventures. Joe shares why the Jackson Hole area is a fly anglers paradise and why Fish Creek should be on every angler’s bucket list. Added bonus: spotting trout taking emergers and why your first cast needs to be your best cast.
With host, Steve Haigh.
See Joe’s picks for top flies on Fish Creek:
- Destination Angler Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DestinationAnglerPodcast/
Grand Fishing Adventures: https://grandfishing.com/
307-734-9684
- On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grandfishingadventures/
- On Instagram: @grandfishingadventures
- Teton Village Sports: https://www.tetonvillagesports.com/
3285 W Village Dr. Teton Village, WY 83025
Phone: 307-733-2181
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- Join in the conversation with the Destination Angler Connection group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/984515755300748/
- On Instagram: @DestinationAnglerPodcast
Comments, suggestions, and guides interested in being on the show, contact host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or where ever you get your podcasts
Recorded Aug 5, 2020. Episode 17.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man” on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/406xtacQIl0jIvWElyLRfC?si=KT8jSjpFTrSQORaJuvsGIA
This week our destination are the alpine lakes and streams in Rocky Mountain National Park in beautiful Colorado. Our guest is expert backcountry guide and fly fisherman, Tom Caprio, with 5280 Angler. Tom specializes in backcountry angling and has fished the Park for over 30 years. Hear an overview of the endless fishing opportunities at altitude, tips on how to read alpine lakes, food sources for trout at altitude, simplifying your gear, effects of wind and weather on fly selection, must-have flies, safety, and more. Added bonus, how to size up lakes for fishing potential with topo maps and Google Earth. So if you want to escape the crowds and the heat down low, listen while Tom enlightens us on the amazing fishing opportunities at altitude in this spectacular part of the world.
With host, Steve Haigh.
5280 Angler: https://5280angler.com/
- info@5280angler.com | 720.450.7291
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On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5280Angler/
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On Instagram: @5280angler or @TomCaprioFlyfishing
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Tom Caprio: 303.601.3727 cell
Tom’s Top Flies for RMNP:
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See pictures of Tom’s top fly picks for Rocky Mountain National Park on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/DestinationAnglerPodcast
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Chubby Chernobyl: olive and brown bodies: 12/14/16
- Stimulator: 12 yellow body
- Elk caddis: 16/18 yellow or brown body
- Ant- black/ red: parachute- 16/18
- Beetle: 16 black
- Hopper: 12
- Beadhead pheasant tail- 14/16/18 (soft hackles work well too)
- Beadhead prince- 16/18
- Egg- apricot-16
- San Juan or Squirmy worm- brown / pink
- Orange asher-14 or 16
- Black Midge emergers: 18/20
- Rainbow Warrior: 18
- Griffiths Gnat- 18
- Parachute adams- 14/16/18/20
- Wooly worm- olive or black-12
- Scud- olive 16, orange 12
- Beadhead wooly bugger: olive and black 12
RMNP resources:
- A Fly Fishing Guide To Rocky Mountain National Park, by Steven B. Schweitzer
- Fishing Rocky Mountain National Park: https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/fishing.htm
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- On Instagram: @destinationanglerpodcast
Comments, suggestions, and guides interested in being on the show, contact host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or where ever you get your podcasts
Recorded July 30, 2020. Episode 16.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man” on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/406xtacQIl0jIvWElyLRfC?si=KT8jSjpFTrSQORaJuvsGIA
This week our destination is the world-famous Bitterroot River in Western Montana. Our guest is expert guide and historian, Chad Williams, with Total Outfitters fly shop, Lolo, MT. A veritable bug factory, Chad takes us through top hatches and must-have patterns, covering the East, West, and main branches of this blue-ribbon trout stream. Added bonus, tips on public access, fishing the wood, and local history. Montana at its finest! With host, Steve Haigh.
- See pictures of Chad’s fly box for the Bitterroot on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/DestinationAnglerPodcast
Total Outfitters Fly Shop: https://www.total-outfitters.com/
- chad@total-outfitters.com | 406 493 1502
- On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/totaloutfittersmontana/
- On Instagram: @totaloutfitters
Chad’s Bench - How to ty the Brindle Chute: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7m99qpQGB_E
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- On Instagram: @destinationanglerpodcast
Comments, suggestions, and guides interested in being on the show, contact host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or where ever you get your podcasts
Recorded July 23, 2020. Episode 15.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man” on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/406xtacQIl0jIvWElyLRfC?si=KT8jSjpFTrSQORaJuvsGIA
This week our destination is Sugar Creek and the Tippecanoe River in Western Indiana, two of the best Smallmouth Bass fisheries in the Midwest. Our guest is expert guide, author, and speaker, Chad Miller, owner of Sugar Creek Anglers. Chad shares stories on how Smallmouth think, what they eat, and tactics for the most selective Smallie. Added bonus, fishing terrestrials, plus custom fly patterns that will surprise the most experienced Smallmouth angler. With host, Steve Haigh.
- See pictures of Chad’s custom flies for Sugar Creek and the Tippecanoe River on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/DestinationAnglerPodcast
Sugar Creek Anglers: https://www.sugarcreekanglers.com/
- chadjmiller1969@gmail.com | 765-401-6034
- On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sugarcreekanglers/
- On Instagram: @chadmillerflyfishing
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- Join in the conversation with the Destination Angler Connection group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/984515755300748/
- On Instagram: @destinationanglerpodcast
- GoFundMe site: donate to the Help Fishing Guides Survive the Coronavirus: https://www.gofundme.com/f/Coronavirus-fishing-guide-fund
Comments, suggestions and guides interested in being on the show, contact host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or where ever you get your podcasts
Recorded July 14, 2020. Episode 14.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”
- On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/406xtacQIl0jIvWElyLRfC?si=KT8jSjpFTrSQORaJuvsGIA
This week our destination is Upper North Platte River in South Central Wyoming, one of the premier Blue-Ribbon trout streams in the West. Our guest is Benjy Duke, Expeditions Director for the famous A Bar A Ranch. Listen while Benjy takes us through the seasons explaining key hatches, go-to techniques, public access, local history, and conservation. Added bonus, fishing massive Trico spinner hatches to pods of rising trout. If you like pristine wilderness and world-class trout fishing in a remote setting, this episode is for you! With host, Steve Haigh.
- See pictures of Benjy’s top flies for the Upper North Platte on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/DestinationAnglerPodcast
The A-Bar-A Ranch: https://www.abararanch.com/
- office@abararanch.com
- On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AbarAranch/
- On Instagram: @abararanch
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- On Instagram: @destinationanglerpodcast
- GoFundMe site: donate to the Help Fishing Guides Survive the Coronavirus: https://www.gofundme.com/f/Coronavirus-fishing-guide-fund
Comments, suggestions and guides interested in being on the show, contact host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or where ever you get your podcasts
Recorded July 9, 2020. Episode 13.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”
- On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/406xtacQIl0jIvWElyLRfC?si=KT8jSjpFTrSQORaJuvsGIA
This week our destination is the Driftless region of Southwest Wisconsin. Our guest is expert guide and fly fisherman, Matt Wagner, owner of the Driftless Angler fly shop in Viroqua, WI. Matt tells why the Driftless is the best-kept secret in the Midwest and shares tips, techniques, and the fly patterns you need to catch trout and lots of ‘em. Added bonus, fishing leech patterns for lunker trout. With host, Steve Haigh
- See pictures of Matt’s top flies for the Driftless on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/DestinationAnglerPodcast
- Steve’s video fishing the Driftless with his son: https://youtu.be/VkSJNDRob4k
The Driftless Angler Fly Shop: https://www.driftlessangler.com/
- Address: 106 S Main St Viroqua, Wisconsin 54665: https://goo.gl/maps/8vzecycSJdDMCjJK8
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Fishing Reports: https://www.driftlessangler.com/articles?tag=fishing-report
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On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daflyshop
- On Instagram: @driftlessAngler
- Stop by the shop to pick up stream maps
State of Wisconsin Color-coded trout streams maps: https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/fishing/trout/streammaps.html (key counties from the Podcast include Vernon, Crawford, Monroe, La Crosse)
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- On Instagram: @destinationanglerpodcast
- GoFundMe site: donate to the Help Fishing Guides Survive the Coronavirus: https://www.gofundme.com/f/Coronavirus-fishing-guide-fund
Comments, suggestions and guides interested in being on the show, contact your host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or where ever you get your podcasts
Recorded June 30, 2020. Episode 12.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”, on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/406xtacQIl0jIvWElyLRfC?si=KT8jSjpFTrSQORaJuvsGIA
This week our destination is Virginia and the historic James River for trophy Smallmouth Bass. Our Guest is Alex McCrickard, Aquatic Education Coordinator with Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. Tips on how to break down the James including reading summertime water, top fly patterns, retrieve strategies, and when to go top-water and subsurface. As an added bonus, spring creek fishing on Mossy Creek for trophy Brown Trout. With host, Steve Haigh
The Destination Angler Podcast – July 2, 2020
See pictures of Alex’s top flies for the James River on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/DestinationAnglerPodcast
Alex McCrickard:
- On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alex.mccrickard.9
- On Instagram: @jamccrickard
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources:
- DWR Website:https://www.dgif.gov/
- On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VirginiaDWR/
- On Instagram: @virginiawildlife
- On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ZKS7HcEEgT1IsHJB3eATA
- Subscribe to Notes from the Field for Monthly Fishing News around Virginia: https://www.dgif.gov/the-outdoor-report/
- DWR James River Info: https://www.dgif.gov/waterbody/james-river-upper-middle/
- DWR Mossy Creek Info: https://www.dgif.gov/waterbody/mossy-creek/
- Alex's Smallmouth Articles and Smallmouth Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srkG8biiww0
- Summer Smallmouth: https://www.dgif.gov/blog/summer-smallmouth-bass-fishing-in-virginia/
- Fall Smallmouth: https://www.dgif.gov/blog/fall-smallmouth-bass-fishing-in-virginia/
- Spring Smallmouth: https://www.dgif.gov/blog/spring-smallmouth-bass-fishing/
Fly Shops:
http://mossycreekflyfishing.com/
https://www.murraysflyshop.com/
http://albemarleangler.com/
https://www.anglerslane.com/
https://taletellersva.com/
https://www.greentophuntfish.com/
Destination Angler:
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- On Facebook
- Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast: https://www.facebook.com/DestinationAnglerPodcast
- Join in the conversation with the Destination Angler Connection group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/984515755300748/
- On Instagram: @destinationanglerpodcast
- GoFundMe site: donate to the Help Fishing Guides Survive the Coronavirus: https://www.gofundme.com/f/Coronavirus-fishing-guide-fund
Comments, suggestions and Guides interested in being on the show, contact your host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or where ever you get your podcasts
Recorded June 25, 2020. Episode 11.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”
Our destination is Redding, CA, and the Lower Sacramento River. Our guest is expert guide and fly fisherman, Greg Kennedy, with The Fly Shop, who shares why this river is a top destination for large Rainbow trout. Listen as he takes us through the seasons and shares tips on top flies, which hatches to key in on, and the best stretches to fish. With host, Steve Haigh.
The Fly Shop: https://www.theflyshop.com/
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Fly-Shop-111446768893973/
On Instagram: @the_Fly_Shop
Fish Kennedy Brothers: https://www.fishkennedybrothers.com/brothers.html
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FishKennedyBrothers/
On Instagram: @fishkennedybrothers
Pictures of Greg’s top flies for the Lower Sac – see the Destination Angler Facebook page
GoFundMe site: donate to the Help Fishing Guides Survive the Coronavirus: https://www.gofundme.com/f/Coronavirus-fishing-guide-fund
Destination Angler Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DestinationAnglerPodcast
Destination Angler on Instagram: @destinationanglerpodcast
Destination Angler Connect - Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/984515755300748/
To contact your host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com
The Destination Angler Website and Show Notes: http://destinationangler.libsyn.com/
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or where ever you get your podcasts
Recorded June 17, 2020. Episode 10.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”
Our destination is northwestern Ontario’s Lac Seul, known for producing trophy Muskie as big as your kid! And our guest is expert guide and author, Ben Beattie of Ben Beattie Outdoors. Ben shares why anglers worldwide come to Lac Seul to catch that “fish of a lifetime”. We dive into the weeds with tips on best areas to fish, habits of trophy Muskies, importance of “terminal tackle”, and a list of Ben’s must-have baits for each season. Plus, tips on water temps, moon phases, barometric pressure, and more. Ben is a columnist for Ontario Out of Doors and is published in Muskie Hunter, Hooked Magazine, and numerous websites. With host, Steve Haigh.
Ben Beattie Outdoors: https://www.benbeattieoutdoors.com/
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ben.beattie.92
On Instagram: @BenBeattieOutdoors
Pictures of Ben’s musts have baits for trophy Muskies – see my the Destination Angler Facebook page
Donate to the Help Fishing Guides Survive the Coronavirus: https://www.gofundme.com/f/Coronavirus-fishing-guide-fund
Destination Angler Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DestinationAnglerPodcast
Destination Angler on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/destinationanglerpodcast/
To contact your host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com
The Destination Angler Website and Show Notes: http://destinationangler.libsyn.com/
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or where ever you get your podcasts
Recorded June 7, 2020. Episode 9.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”
Our destination is the Au Sable River with expert guide, Josh Greenberg, of Gates Au Sable Lodge. Josh shares why so many flock to northern Michigan to hunt for big Browns and unlocks the secrets of the “fishing the wood” with dry flies. As an added bonus, tips on night fishing -- hex fishing and mousing – and must-have flies for Northern Michigan. With host, Steve Haigh.
Gates Au Sable Lodge: https://gateslodge.com/
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gateslodge/
Pictures of Josh’s must-have flies for northern Michigan – see the Destination Angler Facebook page
Please help the Guides at Gates Au Sable Lodge: donate to the Help Fishing Guides Survive the Coronavirus: https://www.gofundme.com/f/Coronavirus-fishing-guide-fund
Destination Angler Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DestinationAnglerPodcast
Destination Angler on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/destinationanglerpodcast/
To contact your host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com
The Destination Angler Website and Show Notes: http://destinationangler.libsyn.com/
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or where ever you get your podcasts
Recorded May 27, 2020. Episode 8.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”
Our destination this week is Elfin Cove, Alaska with expert guide and outfitter, Kieran Oliver. Alaska has it all with giant Halibut, Steelhead, and five species of Salmon, not to mention beautiful scenery and incredible wildlife. Kieran untangles the mystery of SE Alaska and how to land the fish of a lifetime. With host, Steve Haigh.
Book a Trip with Kieran and Elfin Cove Resort: https://elfincoveresort.com/
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elfincoveresort/
Pictures of Kieran’s lures and flies: https://www.facebook.com/DestinationAnglerPodcast
GoFundMe site: donate to the Help Fishing Guides Survive the Coronavirus: https://www.gofundme.com/f/Coronavirus-fishing-guide-fund
Destination Angler Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DestinationAnglerPodcast
Destination Angler on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/destinationanglerpodcast/
To contact your host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com
The Destination Angler Website and Show Notes: http://destinationangler.libsyn.com/
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or where ever you get your podcasts
Recorded May 16, 2020. Episode 7.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”
Our destination is Montana’s fabled Smith River with expert guide and Montana native, Evan Youngblood. Evan unravels the mysteries of fly fishing success on the Smith and explains why anglers covet an opportunity to float this remote 59-mile beauty. A great storyteller, Evan regales us with interesting tales only a seasoned guide could tell. With host, Steve Haigh.
Book a Trip on the Smith River with Montana Flyfishing Connection: http://www.montanaflyfishingconnection.com
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MontanaFlyFishingConnection/
How to stack mend: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duR2bOgMwOE
How to tie a Loop Knot: https://www.netknots.com/fishing_knots/non-slip-loop-knot
Pictures of Evan’s fly box: https://www.facebook.com/DestinationAnglerPodcast
Save our Smith: this organization is trying to stop the mine on a tributary of the Smith River. Please read up and sign the petition: http://www.saveoursmith.com/
GoFundMe site: donate to the Help Fishing Guides Survive the Coronavirus: https://www.gofundme.com/f/Coronavirus-fishing-guide-fund
Destination Angler Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DestinationAnglerPodcast
Destination Angler on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/destinationanglerpodcast/
To contact your host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com
The Destination Angler Website and Show Notes: http://destinationangler.libsyn.com/
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or where ever you get your podcasts
Recorded May 12, 2020. Episode 6.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”
Our destination today is Canada’s world-famous Nipigon River with award-winning outdoor writer, speaker, conservationist, and fishing guide, Gord Ellis. Gord shares why this river is “the land of big” and a top destination for monster Brook Trout anglers around the world. Listen as he takes us through the seasons with tips on flies, techniques & gear, and inspires us with the story behind restoring the Nipigon River. With host, Steve Haigh.
Book a Trip with Gord Ellis and Nipigon River Adventures: email Ray at ray@nipigonriveradventures.com or visit http://nipigonriveradventures.com/
View the 1937 “Quebec Lodge”: http://nipigonriveradventures.com/the-lodge/
Gord Ellis on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gord.ellis
Check out the Destination Angler Facebook page and Instagram to see pictures of Gord and the flies he uses: https://www.facebook.com/DestinationAnglerPodcast For Instagram, @DestinationAnglerPodcast.
Gord mentions the North Shore Steelhead Association that is quite active in conservation efforts on the Nipigon and other tributaries of Lake Superior. https://northshoresteelhead.com/
If you’d like to donate to the Help Fishing Guides Survive the Coronavirus GoFundMe site, go here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/Coronavirus-fishing-guide-fund
To contact your host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com
The Destination Angler Website and Show Notes: http://destinationangler.libsyn.com/
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or where ever you get your podcasts
Recorded May 7, 2020. Episode 5.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”
Our guest this week is expert fly-fishing guide, artist and musician, Joe McHugh of Ft Collins, CO, who shares why Northern Colorado and the Cache la Poudre should be on every fly fisher’s bucket list. Joe walks us through the seasons on the Poudre and his top fly picks, including some killer soft hackle fly patterns and techniques. As a bonus, we discuss fly fishing books of old and Joe’s thoughts on painting, fly-fishing, faith, and life.
Contact Joe McHugh: to arrange a trip call St. Peter’s Fly Shop in Ft Collins (970) 498-8968 or visit their website: https://stpetes.com/. To see Joe’s artwork and learn about his music visit http://www.joemchughart.com/
Joe’s soft hackle fly resources: "Wet Flies" by Dave Hughes, "The Soft Hackled Fly" by Sylvester Nemes, and "The Soft Hackled Fly Addict" also by Nemes. We’ll be posting pictures of his fly box on Facebook.
Joe’s great all-around fly fishing books for reading pleasure: "Fly Fishing" by Lord Grey, "Going Fishing" by N. Farson, "Fishless Days and Angling Nights" by Sparse Grey Hackle, "Where the Bright Waters Meet" by Harry Plunket Greene, "Thy Rod and Thy Creel" by Odell Shepard, "The Fly and the Fish" by Atherton, "A Summer on the Test" by Hills, "Remembrances of Rivers Past" by Schwiebert.
Help Fishing Guides Survive the Coronavirus GoFundMe site: https://www.gofundme.com/f/Coronavirus-fishing-guide-fund
As mentioned on the show, the fishing guide business has been decimated by the Coronavirus situation. We've set up a special GoFundMe to raise money for Guides. Please consider giving if you can. Thank you.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DestinationAnglerPodcast to see pictures of Joe and the flies he uses.
The Destination Angler Website: http://destinationangler.libsyn.com/
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or where ever you get your podcasts
Recorded April 29, 2020. Episode 4.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”
Our guest this week is expert fly-fishing guide, Dustin Harley of Ripple Guide Service, who shares why Northern Indiana and Southwest Michigan may be the best-kept secret in big game fishing. Stories, tips, and techniques for hooking up with Salmon, Steelhead, Northern Pike, Longnose Gar, and Smallmouth bass on the St. Joe, Tippecanoe, and Yellow Rivers. It’s a big world out there, now go and fish it!
To Contact Dustin Harley to arrange a trip, call 574-993-7453 or visit his website: http://www.rippleguides.com/ or email rippleguides@hotmail.com
Help Fishing Guides Survive the Coronavirus GoFundMe site: https://www.gofundme.com/f/Coronavirus-fishing-guide-fund
As mentioned on the show, the fishing guide business has been decimated by the Coronavirus situation. We've set up a special GoFundMe to raise money for Guides.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DestinationAnglerPodcast
The Destination Angler Website: http://destinationangler.libsyn.com/
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or where ever you get your podcasts
Recorded April 23, 2020. Episode 3.
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”
Our guest this week is expert fly-fishing guide, Chad Johnson of CJ’s White River Outfitter, who shares stories and tips on catching those giant brown trout the White River is known for. Not just in the winter, but all year long! Plus stories about his good friend Dave Whitlock, tips on how to catch big smallmouths “finesse-style”, and great info on other wadable rivers in the area.
To Contact Chad Johnson to arrange a trip or stay at his cabin, call (601) 668-5545 or visit his website: https://cjswhiteriveroutfitter.com/
Here’s a video of my trip to the White River in 2019 with Chad as our guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaE7nrci-nA&feature=youtu.be
Chad is the head guide for Dally’s Ozark Fly Fisher: https://theozarkflyfisher.com/
GoFundMe site to Help Fishing Guides Survive the Coronavirus. As mentioned on the show, the fishing guide business has been decimated by the Coronavirus situation. We've set up a special GoFundMe to raise money for Guides. The money raised will be split evenly with the Guides who appear on the show during the COVID-19 crisis. https://www.gofundme.com/f/Coronavirus-fishing-guide-fund
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DestinationAnglerPodcast
The Destination Angler Website: http://destinationangler.libsyn.com/
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or where ever you get your podcasts
Recorded April 21, 2020. Episode 2.
Our guest today is fly-fishing guide and expert, Evan Dowdy of High Country Angler. He shares tips and techniques for fishing the trophy waters of the Watauga and South Holston Rivers in Eastern Tennessee. And as a special bonus, Evan gives us top flies and great tips on small stream fishing opportunities in the area for the wade fishermen.
Contact Evan Dowdy: Website info@highcountryangler.com 704-641-6815
Here's a video of my trip to Eastern Tennessee in 2018
GoFundMe site for Guides. As mentioned on the show, the fishing guide business has been decimated by the Coronavirus situation. We've set up a special GoFundMe to raise money for Guides. The money raised will be split evenly with the Guides who appear on the show during the COVID-19 crisis. Help Fishing Guides Survive the Coronavirus.
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Recorded April 15, 2020