This week, I interview Dr. Aaron Adams, chief scientist at Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, and he explains some of the science behind proper fish handling techniques. Although we talk primarily about bonefish and tarpon, I . . .
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Podcast: The Quest for the World-Record Tarpon, with Monte Burke
This week, I interview Monte Burke, author of the recently released book Lords of the Fly. It’s a chronicle of the history of tarpon fishing with a fly rod, and especially the magical period in the late 20th century where huge . . .
Read MorePodcast: Unraveling the Clean Water Act, with Bob Irvin
This week, we chat with Bob Irvin, president of American Rivers, an organization that does solid work protecting the aquatic resources we all love. Bob and I talk about the Clean Water Act and the Clean . . .
Read MorePodcast: Return of the Grayling, with Nicole Watson
This week, I interview biologist Nicole Watson, who has a fascinating job. She is working on developing strains of arctic grayling that will hopefully be able to repopulate some of Michigan’s rivers. It’s not widely known that prior . . .
Read MorePodcast: Catching Striped Bass in the Shadow of the Statue of Liberty
This week, I interview Capt. Joe Mattioli about a place I have always wanted to fish–New York Harbor. Despite having chased striped bass and bluefish with a fly rod for over 40 years, I have never had the pleasure of fishing the . . .
Read MorePodcast: Trophy Largemouth Bass on the Fly, with Jay Alylward
This week, I interview Orvis-endorsed guide Jay Aylward, a largemouth-bass-on-the-fly fanatic, about how to find and catch these great warmwater game fish. Jay is especially interested in trophy bass, and he has plenty of great tips and tactics for landing . . .
Read MorePodcast: How to Catch Trophy Bluegills, with Kip Vieth
There are few things more fun in fly fishing than catching bluegills with a popper or nymph. For the most part, once you find them, it’s easy and un-challenging fishing. But if you want to up your game and . . .
Read MorePodcast: Expert Tips on Small-Stream Fly Fishing in California and North Carolina
This week, we continue our exploration of small streams with Brown Hobson of Asheville, North Carolina and Brian Slusser of Truckee, California. Both are experienced guides and love small stream fishing. Even if you don’t . . .
Read MorePodcast: Small-Stream Fishing in Washington State and the Driftless Region of the Midwest
This week, continuing with my small-stream double features programs, I interview Todd Fuchigami of the Ellensburg Angler in Washington [@45:48], plus Mel Hayner of The Driftless Fly Fishing Company in . . .
Read MorePodcast: Small Streams East and West, with Rachel Therkildsen and Brett Damm
I have been interviewing guides across the country on their techniques for small-stream trout fishing, and I want to get these out sooner rather than later, at the peak of the season. So this week, we have a special double feature . . .
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