Tom is on a fishing trip this week. While away, he learned that his friend and legendary fly-fishing author John Gierach had passed away at the age of 78. In his honor, Tom asked me to post his last interview with John from May of last year and to . . .
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Podcast: Is Fly Fishing Really Good for Your Mental Health? With Melissa Ceren
We keep hearing that fly fishing is good for your mental health. It gets you out in the natural world, involves problem solving, and keeps you active and moving throughout the day (unless you sit in a drift boat watching a bobber). But is it always good for . . .
Read MorePodcast: Secrets to Tying Good Fishing Knots, with Robert Ketley
have long enjoyed Robert Ketley’s column in California Fly Fisher magazine because he often delves deeply into aspects of fly fishing that we don’t pay much attention to. And he’s a tireless researcher. So when I noticed a deep dive he did on fly-. . .
Read MorePodcast: Who Owns the River, with Beau Beasley
Who owns the banks of a river? Who owns the bottom? Who owns the water that flows through a channel? And what defines whether a river is navigable or not? There are often no easy answer to theses questions, and much of it is . . .
Read MoreVideo: Orvis Rod Designer Shawn Combs on the Flylords Podcast
Do you want to know how the new Orvis Helios rods came about? Shawn Combs, Orvis Director Product Design & Development – Fish/Hunt/Dog, talks to Jared Zissu of Flylords about how fly rods are developed, what it means . . .
Read MorePhil Monahan on The Nature of Wellness™ Podcast
The Nature of Wellness™ Podcast—hosted by Dr. Mark Campbell and Steve Otero—explores the relationship between the natural world and the human experience, covering all things nature, conservation, life, health, and well . . .
Read MorePodcast: Secrets of Late-Season Panfishing, with Bart Lombardo
Panfish are easy to find and catch in the spring and early summer. But later in the season? Not so much. Panfish are still around, but you need to look for them in different places and use modified techniques. New Jersey Guide Bart Lombardo is an expert . . .
Read MorePodcast: What’s It Like to Run a Fishing Lodge? With Tim and Joanne Linehan
What are the pleasures and pitfalls of running a successful fishing lodge? What’s it really like behind the scenes? And how did a couple kids from New Hampshire end up running one of the most successful fishing and hunting lodges in Montana? . . .
Read MorePodcast: How to Plan a DIY Fishing Trip, with Joe Bibbo
Joe Bibbo has a great back story and is a wonderful storyteller. He’s done a lot of DIY fishing, mainly from his home in the East to the Rocky Mountains, and has some great advice on where to go for information as you plan your trip. He also has some . . .
Read MorePodcast: What Does the American Fly Fishing Trade Association Do for Conservation? with Lucas Bissett
My guest this week is Capt. Lucas Bissett, executive director of the American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA). Lucas talks about the support they give to small, grassroots organizations for education and habitat protection—organizations that may not . . .
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