Capt. Pete Scafaru is a new Orvis-endorsed guide in New Orleans (he’s not new at guiding, just new to the Orvis program), and he shares his vast experience on what to expect at different times of the season, how to present the fly, and how to target redfish . . .
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Podcast: The Science of Hunting Pressure, with Abe Woodard, Ph.D.
Reid chats with D. Abraham Woodard, Ph.D.–a Range and Wildlife Scientist at the East Foundation in Hebbronville, Texas–about population ecology and sustainable management of game species, with a primary focus on bobwhite quail. Abe is a lead . . .
Read MorePodcast: Getting your kids into fly fishing, with Joshua Simmons
This week, my guest is Joshua Simmons, who with his brother Caleb hosts the podcast “Dads on the Fly.” (It’s not just for dads–it’s for moms and families as well–but they just both happen to be dads and brothers who wanted to give back to the world of fly . . .
Read MorePodcast: The Sporting Shot, with Simon Reinhold and Jonny Carter
Reid is joined by Simon Reinhold, Head of Operations for Holts Auctioneers and Jonny Carter, host of YouTube’s TGS Outdoors, in a discussion of “the sporting shot.” In essence, the trio explores what makes a shot challenging enough to be “sporting” while . . .
Read MorePodcast: Winter fishing tips from an award-winning guide, with Chip Swanson
This week, since we have not had any hard-core fishing podcasts in awhile, I thought I would give you all some tips on winter fly fishing with Chip Swanson of Breckenridge Outfitters in Colorado. Chip was named Orvis-Endorsed Freshwater Guide of the . . .
Read MorePodcast: The Clean Water Act with Tom Kiernan of American Rivers
This week, my guest is Tom Kiernan, president and CEO of American Rivers, an organization that Orvis supports and endorses for the world-class work they do to protect our rivers. I wanted to explore the ins and outs of the Clean Water Act, one of the most . . .
Read MorePodcast: Paul Mihailides and the story of FAMARS USA
Reid goes straight to the source in this podcast to discuss the past and present of esteemed Italian gunmaker FAMARS: Fabbrica Armi Mario Abbiatico Remo Salvinelli (known to many as simply Abbiatico & Salvinelli). He sits down with Rhode . . .
Read MorePodcast: Are Mayflies in Trouble? With Journalist Robert O’Harrow
This week, my guest is award-winning investigative journalist Robert O’Harrow, who has been with the Washington Post for more than 30 years. Last fall, he wrote an extensive article on the threats to mayfly populations worldwide and is continuing to . . .
Read MorePodcast: Tips on Landing and Netting Fish, with Jesse Haller
This week, my guest is Orvis product developer Jesse Haller, who–besides being responsible for products like nets, wading shoes, and fishing packs, and vests–spent many years as a fishing guide. Jesse discusses how to pick the right net, how to carry a net, . . .
Read MorePodcast: Gunstock Checkering Explained, with Del Whitman
Reid kicks off 2023 with an in-depth look at checkering, in the company of noted gunsmith Del Whitman. Del, who owns DC Whitman Custom Gunsmithing, unpacks the complexities of layout, design, and execution of checkering patterns, and . . .
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