You may wonder why I’ve done a podcast about beavers. You may be greatly surprised by the beneficial interactions between beavers and trout habitat—I know I was after talking to Ben Goldfarb, author of Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of . . .
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Podcast: The Other Pleasures of Fly Fishing, with Dylan Tomine
I’ve been asked to touch more on the spirituality of fly fishing in my podcasts, and honestly I’m not very good at that. So I asked a thoughtful friend and author, Dylan Tomine, to touch on these aspects of the sport. I don’t think we got very spiritual, but we . . .
Read MorePodcast: Fishing Still Waters from Shore, with Thomas Larsen
This week, my guest is Thomas Larsen from the Orvis Outfitters team. Thomas is a stillwater expert and gives us some great tips on how to find trout, as well as how to target them when you don’t have the benefit of a . . .
Read MorePodcast: Canine Dental Care, with Dr. RuthAnn Lobos
In another installment in partnership with Purina ProPlan, Reid is again joined by Dr. RuthAnn Lobos in a discussion about canine dental care. Dr. RuthAnn discusses the way in which dental health impacts the overall health . . .
Read MoreClassic Podcast: Panfish on the Fly, with Bart Lombardo

Panfish are the way many of us relieve the frustration of snotty trout, spooky carp, or saltwater fish that can’t be reached because of bad weather. They’re always on the prowl for a snack and are . . .
Read MoreClassic Podcast: All About Sinking Lines, with Josh Jenkins
A few weeks ago, I did a podcast on floating fly lines with Josh Jenkins of Scientific Anglers. Not only was it popular, but I also hinted that we might do one on sinking lines, which produced a minor barrage of requests for one. So here it is. You’ll learn . . .
Read MorePodcast: Modifying Flies, with Tim Cammisa
This week, my guest is author, You Tube personality, and fly tier Tim Cammisa. We have a spirited discussion on fly patterns—which of the most common ones are untouchable, and which do we modify with different materials and techniques. And are . . .
Read MorePodcast: Good News from the Everglades, with Dr. Steve Davis
This week, my guest is Dr. Steve Davis, chief scientist for the Everglades Foundation. Steve gives us an update on the ongoing Everglades restoration project, which will benefit fisheries and clean water throughout Florida and not just in the Everglades. . . .
Read MorePodcast: Collecting Sporting Books and Enjoying the Written Word, with Glen Blackwood
Reid joins Glen Blackwood, Director of Regional Development for the Ruffed Grouse Society / American Woodcock Society in a discussion about books, collectibles, and ephemera. As a noted authority on sporting books and writing, Glen speaks to . . .
Read MoreClassic Podcast: Twelve Tips on Fishing Hatches that Might Surprise You

This week, I take a break from interviews and do a podcast like we did in the old days by interviewing myself. It’s a shameless plug for my newest book, The Orvis Guide to Hatch Strategies: . . . Read More