This week, we delve into the confusing world of inflatable watercraft. There are so many styles to choose from, including SUPs, kayaks, and rafts. Which are best for fly fishing? What are some tips on how to fish from one? How do you handle anchoring . . .
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Podcast: Fly Fishing from Canoes and Kayaks, with Ryan Lilly of Old Town Canoe
In this week’s interview, you’ll learn how to decide between a canoe and a kayak, what kind to get, and how to maneuver and cast using these hard-sided watercraft. (Next week, I’ll be doing a podcast on inflatables.) Ryan Lilly is a fly fisher and Old Town’s . . .
Read MorePodcast: A Life in Fly Fishing, with Tom McGuane
Back in 2008, when I first began this podcast I had two dreams—that I would have my two literary heroes, John McPhee and Thomas McGuane as guests. (They are both passionate fly fishers.) I was lucky enough to record a podcast with John in . . .
Read MorePodcast: The Life Cycle of Caddisflies, with Thomas Ames
This week, we go into great detail about the life cycle of caddisflies and the various species found in the eastern United States. Tom Ames, author of the book Caddisflies is my guest, and although we do a deep dive on the various types of caddisflies, . . .
Read MorePodcast: Traveling with Fly-Fishing Gear, with Seth Berger
This week my guest is Seth Berger, Fly Fishing Travel Specialist with Orvis Adventures. In his job, Seth visits Orvis-endorsed operations around the world and always packs his fishing gear, so he’s a great resource for advising us how to travel with . . .
Read MorePodcast: Louisiana Redfish Secrets, with Capt. Pete Scafaru
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 . . .
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: 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: 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 . . .
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