As part of Trout Unlimited’s weeklong emphasis on the Snake River salmon-and-steelhead restoration plan, my guest this week is Chris Wood, president and CEO of Trout Unlimited. Our topic is the plan to remove four dams on the lower Snake River, a . . .
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Podcast: All About Emergers, with Tim Cammisa
I get frequent questions about fishing emergers, and it’s a confusing subject. Do I fish one like a nymph or like a dry, and how deep should I fish it? My guest this week, Tim Cammisa, is a well-known fly tier who specializes in doing presentations on . . .
Read MorePodcast: The Resilience of Steelhead, with Dr. Guy Fleischer
This week, my best is Dr. Guy Fleischer , science advisor for the Wild Steelhead Coalition. We discuss the proposed closure of steelhead fishing on the Olympic Peninsula, how ocean changes affect steelhead survival, and the steelhead life cycle, . . .
Read MorePodcast: Alternatives to Steelhead in the Pacific Northwest, with Kelsey Rosborough
There is nothing more magnificent than a wild steelhead on the fly, but because of poor returns in the Pacific Northwest this season, fishing for them will be limited. That’s no reason to park your fly rods in the garage, . . .
Read MorePodcast: California Trout Fishing, with Charlie Robinton
This week my guest is Charlie Robinton, one of the experts from the Orvis Outfitter team (the people who answer your technical questions when you call, chat, or e-mail). Charlie is an expert in California fishing, and he gives us a . . .
Read MorePodcast: How to Find the Right Fishing Guide, with Erica Nelson
This week, my guest is Orvis-endorsed guide Erica Nelson, who is also my co-host for the occasional “Awkward & Clueless” Facebook Live sessions. Erica gives us tips on how to hire a guide, how to find the right guide, how to manage expectations . . .
Read MorePodcast: Plan your dream trip to Alaska
Everyone should experience Alaska at least once in their lifetime, and if you are a fly fisher, it is a place like no other. But there are different seasons, even during their short summer, and if you have your heart set on a particular species, you need to pay . . .
Read MorePodcast: America’s Native Game Fish, with Steve Ramirez
This week my guest is Steve Ramirez , author of the book Casting Forward and the upcoming book Casting Onward. Steve is an articulate and passionate writer, and in the podcast we talk about the philosophical and personal aspects of fishing for . . .
Read MorePodcast: The Seven Seasons of Striper Fishing, with Peter Jenkins
My guest this week is Peter Jenkins, longtime striper angler and owner of the Saltwater Edge Fly Shop, outside of Newport, Rhode Island. Peter talks about the seven different seasons of striper fishing on the coast, and also about the plight of the striper . . .
Read MorePodcast: A Sportsman’s Life–Guides Remember Leigh Perkins
Leigh H. Perkins, or “LHP” as he was known, was the driving force behind Orvis from 1965 into the 1990s and was a legendary marketing and outdoorsman. He passed away this spring (read a remembrance here), and I wanted to interview some of his . . .
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