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This week’s Podcast Roundup features a discussion on knots, tips for fishing dry flys, and tactics about smallmouth bass fishing. It’s a broad selection of topics, and each show has a ton of great info packed in there. You might need to listen to each episode a couple of times so you don’t miss anything!
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Orvis Podcast: Tying Good Fishing Knots
Tom Rosenbauer kicks off our Podcast Roundup this week with a conversation about great fishing knots with Robert Ketley. Ketley recently wrote an article in California Fly Fisher magazine about looking at knots underneath a microscope, so Tom knew he needed to be on the show. The two talk about why knots hold and why they break, and some tips for properly tying those knots.
Troutbitten Podcast: Fishing Dry Flies
This is the seventh addition to the Dry Fly Skills Series at the Troutbitten podcast. Dom Swentosky and his crew go into detail on some of the scenarios anglers frequently encounter, and how to overcome the problems they might face. This is a great way to end the Dry Fly Skills series, and it’s worth your time to listen.
WadeOutThere Podcast: Smallmouth Tactics in PA
In this episode, host Jason Shemchuk sits down with Pennsylvania guide Jake Villwock to talk all about smallmouth bass fishing. The two talk about Villwock’s history and career in Alaska, prior to moving to Pennsylvania to make it as a full-time fishing guide. There’s a lot of great info stuffed in this podcast, so make sure to listen.
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This week’s Podcast Roundup features a fun debate between some heavy hitters in the industry about whether Euro nymphing is actually fly fishing. You’ll also get treated to a beginner’s guide on fly fishing rigs, and then some advice on fall fishing tactics. There’s tons of content in the podcasts this week, so get comfortable and get listening!
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Into the Backing: Is Euro Nymphing Fly Fishing?
Most probably know April Vokey as the host of Anchored, but she also hosts another podcast called Into the Backing, which discusses some of the finer details of fly fishing. The most recent episode features Kelly Galloup, George Daniel, and Nick Taransky, who all share their opinions on whether euro nymphing is actually fly fishing. It’s an interesting conversation that might just change your mind.
Untangled: Ultimate Guide to Fly Fishing Rigs
In this episode of Untangled, you’ll learn all about the basic fly fishing rigs for fishing dries, nymphs, and streamers. This is a great primer for beginners who are feeling overwhelmed at how many different rigs exist, and the show does a good job of simplifying that information down into easy-to-read graphics. There’s also a free rigs guide you can download, as well.
Articulate Fly: Fall Fishing Tactics
Host Marvin Cash sat down with Mac Brown to talk about some fall fly fishing tactics, and their info is as actionable as you’d hope. They get into the nitty-gritty of getting your presentation just right, of fine-tuning your fly selection, and how to handle fishing in low, clear water. These lessons apply to spring fishing too, which is something to keep in mind when winter hits.
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This week’s Podcast Roundup has everything from panfish to saltwater fly fishing. It starts off with the Orvis podcast talking to Bart Lombardo about late-season panfish tactics, then we get to hear from Dom Swentosky at Troutbitten about rise forms and hook sets for trout. Finally, we wrap things up with an in-depth look at fly fishing in Belize for tarpon, permit, and bonefish.
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Orvis Podcast: Late-season Panfishing
This edition of the Orvis podcast is one I reckon tons of anglers will love. Tom Rosenbauer had Bart Lombardo on to talk about successfully catching a bunch of late-season panfish. Bart is a guide from New Jersey, and an expert on all things panfish. For a trout-centric guy like me, this was a gold mine of information I can use to go chase some new-to-me fish.
Troutbitten Podcast: Rise Forms and Hook Sets
In this episode of the Troutbitten podcast, Dom Swentosky continues his season-long discourse on dry fly fishing. This episode focuses entirely on how to read rise forms, and properly setting the hook. These are two of the most critical trout fishing skills an angler can develop, and learning them is what truly changed my own dry fly game.
Fly Fishing Insider: Bonefish, Tarpon, and Permit in Belize
Christian Bacasa, hose of the podcast, has James Johnson on to talk all things fly fishing in Belize. They discuss everything from the generalities you’d need to know, like spotting nervous water, to more in-depth ideas, like how fish react to certain flies. It’s a great conversation if you’re looking to DIY a Belize trip anytime soon, or if you’re dreaming of getting back in the salt.
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This week’s podcast roundup has an interesting mix of topics. We start out with some industry pet peeves and fly fishing wisdom from Greg Senyo, then we get to hear about some adventures in British Columbia and Mexico from Rick Passek. We wrap up the roundup with a conversation about trophy striped bass. There should be something in this week’s group of shows for everyone.
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Articulate Fly Podcast: Fly Fishing Wisdom and Industry Pet Peeves
Marvin Cash sat down with Greg Senyo, who’s a fly designer, author, and outfitter. The two talk about Senyo’s journey to building his brands, including Montana Fly Company, and Senyo’s pet peeves about the fly fishing industry. One thing Senyo goes into detail on is the importance of staying authentic, especially as the industry becomes more and more dominated by social media.
Anchored Outdoors: Rick Passek, FlyFish Fanatic
In this episode of Anchored, host April Vokey sat down with Rick Passek, a passionate fly angler who’s been doing this for over 35 years. He’s also an author, with several books under his belt. He and April discuss his upcoming books, as well as some of his fishing adventures, which range from British Columbia to roadtripping through Mexico. It’s a fun conversation.
Ask About Fly Fishing Podcast: Fly Fishing for Trophy Striped Bass
Podcast host D. Roger Maves sat down with John Field, a fly casting instructor, author, and photographer, to talk about fly fishing for trophy striped bass. Field goes into detail on behavior, preferred foods, and the best fishing spots for these fish. If striped bass have ever been on your radar, you need to listen to this episode.
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The Podcast Roundup this week features advice on how to plan your own DIY fishing trip, some lessons learned from fly fishing in Alaska, and casting and mending tips specific to fishing with dry flies. Each episode is packed with information, and certainly worth your time to listen to.
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Orvis Podcast: How to Plan a DIY Fishing Trip
This edition of the Orvis podcast will certainly grab the attention of listeners, since DIY trips are always something folks are interested in. Joe Bibbo joins Tom Rosenbauer to talk about how to plan the perfect DIY trip, and Bibbo wold be the man to listen to on this topic. He’s traveled all over America, and has made plenty of mistakes, so he can give advice to listeners on what not to do. This is definitely worth a listen if you’re planning your own trip anytime soon.
Untangled: 4 Lessons from Fly Fishing in Alaska
If you’ve ever wondered just how similar Alaskan fly fishing is to what we do here in the Lower 48, this episode of Untangled might be able to help out. You’ll hear all about a recent trip to Alaska, and what the host learned from his time chasing salmon, trout, grayling, and dolly varden.
Troutbitten Podcast: Casting and Mending
This is the third episode in Troutbitten’s Dry Fly Skills Series, and this one focuses entirely on the skills of casting and mending. Perfect drifts are incredibly important in dry fly fishing, and knowing how to cast and mend are critical skills if you want to put a few fish in the net. This show is definitely worth your time if you’d like to hone your dry fly skills before the best of the fall hatches arrives.
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This week’s Podcast Roundup has a few timely entires, about hopper fishing and tying up predator flies. Guides are interviewed in all three of these episodes, so there’s a lot of knowledge here for the angler willing to listen and take some notes.
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Articulate Fly Podcast: Predator Flies and Sparkle Boats
In this episode of the Articulate Fly podcast, Marvin Cash sat down with Steve Maldonado, to talk about his journey from fishing in sparkle boats to his love of fly fishing. Steve is known for tying up enormous predator flies, and gives a lot of great insight into fly design overall. If you’re looking to learn more about flies and how to make them really attractive to fish, this is a podcast you shouldn’t miss.
Fly Fishing Insider Podcast: Pennsylvania Muskie Fly Fishing
Christian Bacasa, host of the Fly Fishing Insider Podcast, interviewed Dominic Petruzzi about chasing predator fish in Pennsylvania, muskie in particular. The two talk about the current state of muskie fishing in PA, and Dominic dishes on some tips and tricks for effectively chasing these toothy, elusive critters.
Wade Out There Podcast: Hopper Fishing Tactics
Host Jason Shemchuck sat down with Evan Keen, a guide from Montana, to talk about summer hopper fishing tactics. A lot of anglers think hopper fishing is as easy as slapping the bug on the water, but there’s more to it than that. This is a timely podcast, and one you definitely need to listen to if you’re looking to get into some great hopper action this summer.
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Welcome to another week of the Podcast Roundup! We have some great conversations highlighted today, including some horror-stories from an award-winning guide, George Cook’s guide to spey rods, and an entire episode dedicated to dry fly leader design and adjustment. There’s a nice variety of topics this week, and they’re all very deserving of your time.
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Orvis Podcast: Wild & Crazy Stories From an Award-Winning Guide
On this episode of the Orvis podcast, Tom Rosenbauer sat down with Chip Swanson, an award-winning guide from Brekenridge Outfitters, to talk about some of Swanson’s wildest, craziest stories from his time on the water. Swanson is a fantastic storyteller, and these stories are well worth your time to listen to.
Wet Fly Swing: George Cook’s Guide to Spey Rods
Host Dave Stewart has a conversation with George Cook, the man responsible for bringing spey fishing and spey rods to the United States. As you can imagine, Cook has a lot to talk about on the subject, and as someone with an interesting in learning spey fishing, this was a fantastic episode. You’ll also hear about Cook’s passion for hunting, and a few great tips for this fall’s deer season, as well.
Troutbitten Podcast: Dry Fly Leader Design and Adjustment
This current season of the Troutbitten podcast is focused entirely on dry fly fishing. And as you’d expect from Dom Swentosky and company, these episodes are full of interesting rabbit-holes and information about the nuances of fishing dries. This episode, in particular, tackles dry fly leader design and adjustment, which is part of dry fly fishing I reckon many anglers overlook. If you’re interesting in really diving into the weeds with your dry fly fishing, this is a podcast episode you can’t afford to miss.
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This week’s Podcast Roundup features a discussion on simplifying fly fishing (and why so many anglers tend to overthink it), some amazing tips on casting big flies, and a chat about fishing art and its future with a preeminent fishing artist.
As always, if you have any podcasts you’d like to see featured here, please let us know!
Untangled Podcast: Fly Fishing Simplified
On this episode of Untangled, you’ll learn what the host thinks about the root of many questions beginners have about fly fishing. Namely, they’re overthinking the sport. If you can simplify fly fishing down to its essence, you’ll vastly improve your experience fly fishing.
Orvis Podcast: Tips for Casting Big Flies
Casting guru Pete Kutzer joins Tom Rosenbauer for this episode of the Orvis podcast to talk about tips for casting big flies. There’s no one I’d rather learn casting from than Pete, so this is well worth your time to listen to.
Anchored Podcast: Andrea Larko and the Future of Fish Art
In this episode of Anchored, April Vokey sat down with Andrea Larko to talk about the future of fly fishing art. Larko is a celebrated fishing artist, and she shares her story about getting to where she is now in a highly competitive field. This show is definitely worth a listen.
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This week’s Podcast Roundup features a chat with the folks at Trout Routes, a conversation about fly design, and the first in a series of episodes about fishing with dry flies. It’s a great mix of content to tide us over as the best of the summer hatches wind down.
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Wet Fly Swing Podcast: Trout Routes App
Dave Stewart, host of the Wet Fly Swing podcast, sat down with Erik Johnsen to talk about the newest updates and features to the Trout Routes app, a popular mapping software that’s used by anglers to find new trout streams. If you haven’t heard of Trout Routes, or you’re still on the fence about fishing apps in general, this could be a good podcast to listen to.
WadeOutThere Podcast: Fly Design and How Your Fly Rides
In this episode, host Jason Shemchuk talks with angler Danny Lane from Idaho Falls. Danny is an accomplished angler who spends a lot of time on the Henry’s Fork, and their topic of discussion today is about designing your own dry flies. Specifically, Danny and Jason look at the importance of how a fly looks on the water, from a fish’s perspective. After all, that’s the one that matters most.
Troutbitten Podcast: Dry Fly Skills Series #1 – When and Why
If you want to up your dry fly skills, or are just curious about dry flies in general, then you should listen to this episode of Troutbitten. As the title implies, this is the first in a series of podcast episodes dedicated to dry fly skills, so you can bet you’ll come away from it with a few ideas to try the next time you’re on the water. Dom Swentosky and his group always put out a great show.
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This week’s Podcast Roundup has a diverse set of topics. We start off with a discussion on what trout hear and smell, then get into some common fly fishing problems and how to avoid them. Finally, we wrap things up with a discussion about tenkara. So, get comfortable, cue up these shows, and enjoy a few hours of fly fishing, even if you can’t make it to the river.
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Orvis Podcast: What Trout Hear and Smell
A while ago, Tom Rosenbauer had Jason Randall on to talk about what trout see. Randall is an expert on this sort of thing, so Rosenbauer brought him back to talk all about what trout hear and smell. Can they hear your studded boots as you walk up the river? Can they smell your flies? It’s a fascinating conversation that every trout angler should listen to.
Untangled: 5 Common Fly Fishing Problems and How To Fix Them
On this episode of Untangled, Alex Stulce joins Spencer Durrant to walk listeners through five of the most common fly fishing problems you’ll encounter, and how to overcome them. This includes what to do if fish refuse your fly, or the steps to take if you get to the river and don’t see any fish rising.
Casting Across: Tenkara
For the 298th episode of Casting Across, host Matthew Lourdeau discusses tenkara. That style of fishing can spur a lot of opinion, but as always, Matthew does a great job of going through the topic, and he deftly explains why it’s a style of fishing he enjoys.
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This week’s Podcast Roundup features an interview with a peacock bass guide in south Florida, a chat with competitive angler Mike Komara, and a discussion about Project Healing Waters with AJ Gottschalk. It’s a diverse lineup of shows, with an episode for everyone.
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Orvis Podcast: Peacock Bass in South Florida
In this episode, Tom Rosenbauer sat down with Captain Drew Rodriguez to talk about fishing for peacock bass in south Florida. Drew is the only freshwater Orvis-endorsed guide in Florida, which is a fine accomplishment in its own right. But he’s also the go-to expert for chasing these exotic fish on a fly rod, which is one of the more intriguing angling opportunities out there. They’re a year-round target in the Miami area, and catching 30 a day is considered “slow.”
Fly Fishing Insider Podcast: Approach From a Competition Angler
If you’ve ever been curious about the world of competitive fly fishing, this episode of the Fly Fishing Insider Podcast is for you. Host Christian Bacasa sat down with Mike Komara, a competitive angler, who talks all about the experience of fishing at different levels throughout the sport. You’ll get some insight on how he approaches the water, as well as what fly fishing tournaments are like.
Wet Fly Swing Podcast: Fly Fishing’s Impact on Veterans
Dave Stewart sat down with AJ Gottschalk from Project Healing Waters to discuss that group’s efforts, which includes helping veterans cope with their stressors through fly fishing. If you’ve heard of Project Healing Waters, but always wanted to know more, this episode is the perfect deep dive to do just that.
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This week’s Podcast Roundup features a list of the 10 best trout rivers in America, a conversation with one of the few IFFF Master Casting Instructors in the world, and a chat with an actual fly fishing therapist. Yes, that’s a real job! You won’t want to miss out on any of these great episodes.
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Untangled Podcast: 10 Best Rivers in America
In this episode of Untangled: Fly Fishing for Everyone, you’ll get a list of the top 10 best trout rivers in America (whether you agree with the list will be interesting) in addition to some discussion about dry-dropper rigs. Do you tie your droppers off the bend of the hook, or through the eye of the dry fly? And why?
Anchored with April Vokey: Dayle Mazzarella on Teaching, Fishing, and Embracing Change
April Vokey sat down with Dayle Mazarella, a teacher and coach who spends his summers fly fishing through Wyoming. The two talk about Dayle’s knowledge of different game fish, and the advice he would give to other anglers as one of the few IFFF Master Casting Instructors in the world.
Wet Fly Swing: The Fly Fishing Therapist
This episode of The Wet Fly Swing podcast is one of the most interesting I’ve ever seen. Dave Stewart say down with Melissa Ceren, who is an actual fly fishing therapist, to talk about the relationship between mental health and fly fishing. It’s an intriguing conversation that’s definitely worth listening to.
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This week’s Podcast Roundup features a chat about fly fishing in Central park, some tips on prospecting for trout, and one angler’s journey into fly fishing. These episodes should provide plenty of great listening for the rest of the week.
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Orvis Podcast: Fly Fishing Central Park
On this recent edition of the Orvis podcast, Tom Rosenbauer chats with Brandon Dale, a licensed New York State guide who specializes in chasing carp, with a fly rod, in Central Park. Yes, that Central Park, right in the middle of New York City. The tips are worth listening to, as is the conversation between these two anglers.
Troutbitten Podcast: Prospecting for Trout
Prospecting for trout is one of the best ways to cover water you haven’t fished before, especially if you’re not familiar with a certain river’s idiosyncrasies. In this episode of the Troutbitten podcast, Dom Swentosky takes that concept of prospecting and dives into it a bit further, as he often does, giving great insights along the way.
The Articulate Fly: From Gear to Fly Tying Guru
Marvin Cash sat down with Adam Hortenberry to talk about Hortenberry’s journey from an avid gear angler, to a fly fishing and tying guru. It’s an interesting conversation since Hortenberry’s transition to fly fishing was relatively recent, and it’s a story I reckon we can all connect with.
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This week’s Podcast Roundup features a fun collection of topics. We start with a discussion on fly fishing sunglasses with the folks at Smith Optics, then get into fly casting with a champion fly caster, and some tips about fishing with long leaders. There’s a lot here to digest!
As always, if you have a podcast you’d like to see featured in this weekly roundup, please let us know!
Wet Fly Swing Podcast: Finding the Perfect Fishing Sunglasses
In this episode of the Wet Fly Swing podcast, Dave Stewart chats with Allie Flake and Michael Simboski of Smith Optics. They discuss how to pick the best sunglasses for fly fishing, and why Smith’s ChromaPop lenses are still so popular. They also highlight some affordable options, as well.
Wade Out There Podcast: The Basics of the Casting Stroke
Jason Shemchuk talks about fly casting with Maxine McCormick, a champion fly caster. She goes through the five basics of the casting stroke, and gives some wonderful advice on how you can improve your own fly cast.
SVS Fly Fishing Podcast: Using 15 Foot Leaders
The SVS Fly Fishing Podcast is hosted by a group of friends who enjoy the fly fishing lifestyle, and on this episode, they chat with Captain Sam Persutti about trout fishing. The talk about long leaders is interesting, and this is a show a lot of trout anglers can probably learn from.
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This week’s Podcast Roundup features a classic conversation about how trout “think,” an annual airing of grievances, and stories about chasing the world’s toughest fish.
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Orvis Podcast: How Trout Think
In this classic episode of the Orvis podcast, Tom Rosenbauer sat down with Dr. Russ Carpenter to talk about how trout “think.” Carpenter is a neurologist and fisheries biologist who gives some fascinating insight into how trout behave, and explaining the “why” behind their behavior.
Troutbitten: Airing of Grievances
Dom Swentosky and his crew at Troutbitten released their third annual “Airing of Grievances” podcast. They opine on the things that bother them in fly fishing, and they offer some solutions. It’s a fun, easy listen and you’ll probably find yourself thinking about how to make fly fishing better for yourself.
Ask About Fly Fishing: A Tale of Three Fish
On this episode of the Ask About Fly Fishing Podcast, Roger Maves sat down with Jim Stenson, a fly fishing author who’s traveled the world to chase the three toughest fish to catch on the fly: steelhead, permit, and Atlantic salmon.
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This week’s Podcast Roundup features a show about Reeling in Serenity, setting the hook, and reflecting on how you prepare for a fly fishing trip. As always, if you have suggestions of great podcasts you’d like featured here, let us know!
Articulate Fly: Reeling in Serenity
Marvin Cash, host of the Articulate Fly, sat down with Sylvia and Ian Huron to talk about Reeling in Serenity, a group the mother-son duo started to help people use fly fishing to recover from addiction. This is a great show to help remind you about the other, equally important, aspects of fly fishing.
Troutbitten: Set the Hook!
In this episode, Domenick Swentosky and his crew discuss the merits of different hook sets, and when you might to need use one versus the other. This is a great resource to help you improve the finer points of your technique.
CastingAcross: Trip Preparation Reflections
Matthew Lourdeau is the host of CastingAcross, a great fly fishing podcast that focuses on the experience of this wonderful sport. In this recent episode, Matthew looks at how he prepares for trips, and how that impacts his fly fishing adventures.
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There are tons of great fly fishing podcasts out there, and each week here at MidCurrent, we’ll highlight some of the newest releases. We’ll do our best to add variety to which shows we highlight, but if you have suggestions for shows that we should share with our readers, please let us know!
Orvis Podcast: Fishing for Alternative Species in the Rockies
On the most recent episode of the Orvis podcast, Tom Rosenbauer sat down with Davis James, an Orvis community leader, to talk about all the different species you can target with a fly rod, even in the trout-rich Rockies. It’s a great conversation that helps remind us about the need to take a bit of pressure off our favorite trout streams.
Fly Fishing Insider Podcast: All About Tenkara
In this episode of the Fly Fishing Insider Podcast, Christian Bacasa interviews Jason Klas about tenkara. They talk about the misconceptions around this style of fishing, and they discuss how versatile this method can actually be.
Untangled: What Makes A “Good” Fly?
Alex Stulce and Spencer Durrant discuss the characteristics that all “good” flies share, and they talk about whether “bad” flies exist. It’s a great primer for those who are newer to the sport, or those looking to start tying their own flies.
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I was on a fishing trip a few years ago (is there any other kind of trip?) and realized, after rigging up, that I’d forgotten my sunglasses at home. I told my buddies to hit the water, while I headed back to the nearest gas station. I refused to fish without polarized sunglasses. Without them, I can’t see my flies, and I can’t see the structure of the river nearly as well. I’m also a firm believer in taking care of my eyes, seeing as they’re important for fly fishing. I reckon days of staring at water with sun glaring off it isn’t good for your long-term ocular health.
But if that’s not enough to convince you, then you should listen to this latest episode of the Orvis podcast. Tom Rosenbauer sat down with Renato Cappuccitti, of Bajio Sunglasses, to talk all about polarized lenses. You’ll learn about the basics, as well as some more advanced info.
You can listen to that episode here.
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For a few states back East, fisheries managers use a “delayed harvest” on some streams to help increase the size of trout in those waters, and to offer a fishing location where live bait usually isn’t permitted. Fishing these delayed-harvest streams can mean you need to use different tactics, which is the focus of this most recent episode of the Orvis podcast. Tom Rosenbauer sat down with Dustin Coffey, the winner of the 2024 Orvis-Endorsed Guide of the Year award, to talk all about fly fishing delayed harvest waters.
You can listen to the podcast here.
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In this most recent episode of the Orvis podcast, Tom Rosenbauer sat down with Tim West, 2024’s Orvis-Endorsed Outfitter of the Year. Tim shares some of his strategies to help anglers decide which flies they ought to tie on first when heading to the water.
You can find the entire podcast here.
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The most recent episode of the Orvis podcast features a conversation between Tom Rosenbauer and Ralph Cutter. Cutter is a lifelong angler who has decades of experience in whitewater situations, as well as performing water rescues. He shares tips on what to do if you fall in while wearing waders (including an observation that we’ve been taught how to handle that situation all wrong) and some other tips for safely wading.
You can listen to the show here.
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Longtime Hatch Magazine contributor and author Tim Schulz is hosting a new podcast (presented by Hatch) dubbed “Reading the Water.”
This podcast will focus on “literature, art, adventure, and conservation,” according to Hatch.
“Over the first few months, guests will include writer and conservationist Hal Herring; author, poet, professor, and guide Chris Dombrowski; aquatic biologist and writer Ann Miller; writer and contributing editor Monte Burke; writer, poet, and teacher Michael Garrigan; writer, conservationist and master angler Graig Mathews, writer, poet and professor Bob DeMott; and the author, editor, and publisher Nick Lyons.”
You can read more about the podcast, and find links to the first episode, here.
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Ted Williams joined Tom Rosenbauer on the most recent episode of the Orvis podcast to talk about preserving native trout. Ted is a sometimes outspoken environmental writer, and recently wrote a series of stellar articles about glyphosate and native trout here at MidCurrent.
The conversation Ted has with Tom centers around using rotenone to remove nonnative trout and support native trout species, and it’s a worthwhile conversation for anyone who’s not up to snuff on the topic.
You can listen to the podcast here.
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On the most recent episode of the Orvis podcast, Tom Rosenbauer sat down with Brandon Hoffner to talk all about the Henry’s Fork. Hoffner is the executive director of the Henry’s Fork Foundation, which works hard to manage and preserve the fishery as it faces a myriad of environmental problems.
You can listen to the podcast here.
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We recently discussed the issues facing the Smith River here at MidCurrent, with the approval of a new dam on one of its most important tributaries. Tom Rosenbauer tackles this topic as well in his latest installment of the Orvis podcast. David Brooks, of Montana Trout Unlimited, joins Tom to fill anglers in on exactly what is threatened by the development on the Smith River.
You can listen to the podcast here.
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In this episode of the Orvis podcast, Tom Rosenbauer chats with Josh Miller about a new method for fishing dry-dropper rigs. Josh is a competitive angler, guide, and fly fishing coach, so he knows a thing or two about developing new takes on old methods in order to catch more fish.
You can listen to the entire podcast here.
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In this recent episode of the Orvis podcast, Tom Rosenbauer chats with Anna Le about aquatic entomology in trout streams. Le is an educator and aquatic entomologist, and she dishes out some great tips to help you learn to gauge the health of a river just by looking at its bug life.
You can find the podcast here.
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In this recent episode of the Orvis podcast, Tom Rosenbauer chats with Charlie Schneider, of CalTrout, about the diverse trout populations in California. CalTrout is an effective conservation organization within California, and Orvis has supported their work for years.
You can listen to the podcast here.
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On the most recent episode of the Orvis podcast, Tom Rosenbauer interviewed fly fishing guide Charity Rutter. Rutter guides in the Great Smoky Mountains, and she dishes on some of her small-stream tactics and secrets.
You can listen to the full episode here.
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In this recent episode of the Orvis podcast, Tom Rosenbauer sat down with Josh Jenkins, head of R&D for Scientific Anglers, to talk shop about floating fly lines. You’ll learn all about the differences between saltwater and freshwater lines, warmwater and coldwater lines, and why so many lines are built a half-size heavy. It’s a great show, and you can listen to it in full here.
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Fellin runs the Big Hole River Lodge, and has years of experience with the trout fishery.
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In the most recent episode of the Orvis podcast, Tom Rosenbauer sits down with Sam Thayer to discuss foraging along trout streams.
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In the most recent episode of the Orvis podcast, Tom Rosenbauer sat down with Scott Sadil to talk about fishing the Baja Surf.
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Legendary Colorado guide Pat Dorsey recently sat down with Tom Rosenbauer on the Orvis podcast to talk about fishing with emergers.
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In the most recent episode of the Orvis podcast, Tom Rosenbauer sits down with celebrated Orvis casting instructor Pete Kutzer. Tom and Pete chat all about how you can practice – and improve – your fly casting. You can listen to the show here.
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In this recent episode of the Orvis podcast, Tom Rosenbauer sits down with RA Beattie to talk about an underutilized fish – the Jack. These fish, according to Beattie, are just as much fun as other high-value targets like permit or bonefish. You can listen to the entire podcast here.
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On the most recent episode of the Orvis podcast, Tom Rosenbauer sat down to talk with acclaimed author John Gierach about fly fishing through a lifetime of climate change. It’s a fascinating discussion between two of the writing icons of fly fishing. You can listen to the show here.
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I had the chance to talk about catching kokanee salmon on a fly rod on the latest episode of the Untangled podcast. You can watch the podcast below, or listen to it here.
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In the most recent episode of the Orvis podcast, Tom Rosenbauer sat down with M.E. Sorci to talk about western caddisflies. Sorci is a guide and fly shop manager in Jackson Hole, and she’s incredibly passionate about her subject matter. You can find the episode here.
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Marvin Cash, the host of the Articulate Fly podcast, sat down with John Agricola, the new managing editor of Southern Culture on the Fly. The two talk about carp fishing, tarpon, and Southern storytelling. You can find the episode here.
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Tom Rosenbauer sat down with Steve Culton to talk all about swinging soft hackle wet flies in the latest episode of the Orvis podcast. Soft hackles tend to be an underutilized fly, which might be why they can be so effective. You can listen to the podcast here.
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In the most recent episode of the Orvis podcast, Tom Rosenbauer sat down with Josh Kling to talk about buying trout streams. No, they’re not talking about privatizing trout streams, but buying them to ensure future public access, and habitat improvement. It’s an interesting conversation you can listen to in full here.
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In the latest episode of the Troubitten podcast, Dom Swentosky and his crew discuss whether fishing dry flies or nymphs is more difficult. It’s an interesting conversation, and one that’s sure to engender some great debate. You can listen to it here.
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In this recent episode of the Troutbitten podcast, Dom Swentosky and the crew discuss the impact that angler pressure has on how well a river fishes. This is the second part of a series on this topic.
You can listen to the podcast here.
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If you’re interested in learning how to fish eddies, then the recent episode of the Untangled podcast is something you should listen to. You can find this episode here.
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In this episode of the Orvis podcast, Tom Rosenbauer talks with Dr. Steve Davis about the science behind a new fresh water storage plan in the Everglades. This reservoir should help bolster the fresh water flowing through the Everglades and into estuaries on both coasts of Florida.
You can listen to the podcast here.
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In this recent episode of the Fly Culture podcast, host Pete Tyjas sits down with John Gierach to discuss John’s new book, All the Time in the World.You can listen to the podcast here.
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In the most recent episode of the Orvis podcast, Dom Swentosky goes into great detail about his mono rig system. If you’ve read Troutbitten before, you’re familiar with this method of fishing. The conversation Dom and Tom Rosenbauer have is enlightening, and you can listen to it here.
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In this recent edition of the Untangled Podcast, I go through a story from a few years ago in Alaska that illustrates exactly why it’s so important to have a good pair of sunglasses. You can listen to the podcast – and learn why I highly recommend always wearing sunglasses – below.
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If you’ve ever wanted a crash course on inflatable fishing watercraft, then the most recent episode of the Orvis podcast is for you. Tom Rosenbauer chats with Mike Dolmage from NRS, educating anglers on which inflatable watercraft might be best for their fishing.
You can listen to the podcast here.
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In this episode of the Orvis fly fishing podcast, Tom Rosenbauer chats with Ryan Lilly of Old Town Canoes. The two discuss fly fishing from canoes and kayaks, including ways to make your fishing experience from these smaller boats even better.
You can listen to the podcast here.
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Tom Rosenbauer recently had the chance to interview one of his literary heroes on the Orvis Podcast. Tom McGuane talks about his life in fishing, a love of fishing small trout streams, and what he thinks of guides who yell at their clients. It’s a wonderful conversation between two icons of the sport. Listen to the podcast here.
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In the latest episode of the Orvis podcast, Tom Rosenbauer chats with Thomas Ames about the lifecycle of caddisflies. If you’re looking to increase your knowledge about this very important aquatic insect, this is a podcast episode you don’t want to miss.
You can listen to the show here.
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On the latest episode of the Untangled podcast, I was able to answer a few listener questions about nymph rigs. The information is helpful if you’re trying to visualize exactly how nymph rigs appear underwater. You can listen to the episode here.
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Fishing dry flies in the winter is one of my favorite experiences. Something about it feels…not quite forbidden, but thrilling all the same. If you’ve wanted in on some winter dry fly action (and who doesn’t, after months of nymphing?) then you need to listen to the most recent episode of the Troutbitten podcast. Dom Swentosky goes over everything you need to know to be successful with winter dry fly fishing. You can listen to the podcast here.
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In episode of the Orvis podcast, Tom Rosenbauer sits down with Seth Berger to talk about traveling with fly fishing gear. Seth’s job is to visit Orvis-endorsed operations around the world, so he’s used to traveling with his fishing gear. He has some great insight that I think a lot of anglers will learn from.
You can listen to the podcast here.
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In this episode of the Orvis podcast, Tom Rosenabuer sits down with Captain Pete Scafaru, who’s an Orvis-endorsed guide based out of New Orleans. He gives a bunch of tips on how to be successful chasing Louisiana redfish. You can listen to the podcast here.
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In this most recent edition of the Troutbitten podcast, Dom Swentosky continues his Winter Skills Series with an episode dedicated to nymphing in the winter. This is a must-listen episode if you’re trying to improve your winter fly fishing game.
You can catch the podcast here.
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In this recent episode of the Orvis podcast, Tom Rosenbauer talks with award-winning guide Chip Swanson. The two discuss some of Swanson’s tips for winter fishing, and you can listen to the entire conversation here.
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In the most recent episode of the Ventures Fly Co podcast, I had the chance to discuss a few different questions from listeners. One of those was about the gear that anglers shouldn’t skimp on. My reply is that the fly rod should be what anglers spend their money on, and you can listen to the justification for that here.
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We’ve all heard the disconcerting news about mayflies populations across the world facing decline. In the latest episode of the Orvis podcast, Tom Rosenbauer goes through what’s facing mayflies right now. You can listen to the show here.
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On this recent episode of the Orvis podcast, Tom Rosenbauer sits down with Jesse Haller to chat about the best ways to net and land fish. Haller is an Orvis product developer who has a hand in producing the company’s nets. You can listen to the podcast here.
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In this new fly fishing podcast from Ventures Fly Co., the debate between monofilament and fluorocarbon tippet is revisited. Other topics include how much to tip guides, and how long to fish a pool before moving on. You can listen to the podcast here.
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In this classic episode of the Orvis Podcast, Tom Rosenbauer sits down with Captain Jason Sullivan to talk about fishing in the Everglades. From discussing tarpon and sea trout, to the many ecological problems facing Florida right now, the conversation is a must-listen. You can find the podcast here.
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Photo: Domenick Swentosky
In this recent episode of the Troutbitten Podcast, Dom Swentosky discusses how we can learn what to trust when making fishing decisions. With all the resources at our disposal – plus our own knowledge – knowing what to trust can be difficult. That problem is at the heart of this episode, which you can listen to here.
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Dom Swentosky addresses the challenges of fly fishing in the wind in this latest episode of the Troutbitten Podcast, which you can find here.
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Tom Rosenbauer sat down with Bill Sisson in the most recent episode of the Orvis Podcast to talk about fishing for striped bass.
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Tom Rosenbauer sits down Steve Carew of Fulling Mill to talk about how flies go from their original pattern to what we see in fly shops.
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Tom Rosenbauer sits down with Dr. Nelson Ham to chat about how land use and geology impact trout streams.
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In a recent episode of the Troutbitten podcast, Dom Swentosky as his pals chat about the specifics of spooking fish.
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Tom Rosenbauer is doing a two-part podcast diving into why fly fishing is suddenly popular among young people.
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Tom Rosenbauer sat down with Marsha Benovengo to talk about how to get kids more interested in fly fishing.
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Steve Ramirez sat down with Marvin Cash on The Articulate Fly podcast to talk about writing, fishing, and meaningful work.
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They discuss the fly fishing in the Taos and Santa Fe areas of New Mexico - an often overlooked area in the country.
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Roger Maves sat down with Tom Rosenbauer on a recent episode of the Ask About Fly Fishing podcast to talk about strategies for fishing during hatches.
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Lance Egan is the featured expert on this season of The Newb and The Knower, a podcast that pairs an expert in their field with a beginner.
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Tom Rosenbauer sat down with Brian Grossenbacher to talk about a new book they collaborated on, titled Trout.
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Tom Rosenbauer's latest podcast features tons of questions from listeners. Tom usually has a guest on the show.
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Lance Egan, the renowned champion fly angler, features in a new podcast called "The Newb and the Knower."
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Tom Rosenbauer sat down on a recent podcast to talk about the relationship between beavers and trout with Ben Goldfarb.
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Tom Rosenbauer sat down with renowned fly fishing writer Dylan Tomine to talk shop about the other pleasures of fly fishing.
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Dom Swentosky just put out this episode of his Troutbitten podcast, discussing why success always seems to come down to fly casting.
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