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Episode 178 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – Aug 27, 2026.
Our destination is Colorado's Gunnison Valley and the Taylor River to crack the code on one of the West's great technical tailwaters. Known for large trout this Gold Medal tailwater is a graduate school for the advanced fly angler where light tippets, long leaders and perfect drifts are a must. And if you get it right, the rewards can be a legit shot at the trout of a lifetime.
Joining me is head guide and fly shop manager, John Evon, Taylor River Anglers in Almont, Colorado. John gives us the low down on the Taylor from top to bottom and along the way, we hit the famous hog trough and hear stories about epic hatches, banner 50 fish days, and a broken reel, an abandoned rod, and one very big rainbow.
In this episode:
Why the Taylor River is considered graduate school for fly anglers
The legendary Hog Trough—and the monsters that live there
· A 40¼-inch Colorado record rainbow from a river barely 50 feet across
· Fishing the Taylor with light tippet, long leaders, and perfect drifts
· Exploring the Upper Taylor, pocket water, undercut banks, and high-country trout
· Big summer caddis hatches and terrestrial fishing
· Where to find miles of public access away from the crowds
· How a nine-year-old caught roughly 50 trout in three hours—then got tired and quit
· The bizarre story of a broken reel, an abandoned rod, and one very big rainbow
· Why experienced anglers sometimes get humbled on the Taylor
· John's unlikely journey from a Chicago office job to Colorado fishing guide
· What John has learned about teaching beginners on one of Colorado's most technical trout streams
· And why the Taylor River's combination of big trout, technical fishing, and spectacular mountain country keeps anglers coming back
With host Steve Haigh | Destination Angler Podcast — THE podcast for anglers who travel.
Connect with John Evon: @harmelsonthetaylor and @taylorriveranglers | https://www.harmels.com/fly-fishing
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Recorded Aug 6, 2026
Fly Rods, Surfboards, and Running Wild with Riverhorse Nakadate
Épisode 177
jeudi 13 août 2026 • Durée 01:19:11
Episode 177 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – Aug 13, 2026.
Our destination is the salt marshes of the Texas Coast for Redfish with renown author, fly fishing die-hard, and adventurer, Riverhorse Nakadate. Redfish are the bruisers of inshore fishing, known for aggressive strikes, blistering drag-screaming runs, and a stubborn, bulldog-like fight, and the Texas coast offer world class opportunities.
Riverhorse explains why he loves Texas Redfish and shares stories from a life spent running wild: climbing to the bottom of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison in search of trophy trout, spending 19 hours in an African jail, surviving extended underwater beat downs and shark bumps while surfing the world, canoeing 200 miles alone through the boundary waters, and why a canoe can set you free.
In this episode:
The salt marshes of Texas — home to redfish, the bruisers of the inshore game.
The story of Dickey Betts spray-painting his famous gold top Les Paul red before a gig.
Fishing the bottom of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison reached by a terrifying descent.
How "Riverhorse" became his legal middle name.
Held 19 hours in an African jail
Why water and wilderness are "where true living happens."
A childhood on the Colorado River in Austin, and a steelhead-fishing stepfather who opened the door to the ocean and the fly rod.
Surfing close calls — underwater beatdowns, shark encounters, and more.
The case for the canoe..
Topwater bass in the Texas Piney Woods, and his go-to swim frog.
Going undercover with game wardens against illegal longlining and shark finning in the Gulf
Redfish technique: Texas sight-fishing on the flats versus Louisiana's winter giants, plus fly setups and night fishing.
A 24-foot crocodile charge in Mexico, and the desperate escape.
With host Steve Haigh | Destination Angler Podcast — THE podcast for anglers who travel.
Connect with Riverhorse: Instagram: @Riverhorse_Nakadate
Steelhead Obsession: Oregon's North Coast with Matt Thornton
Épisode 175
jeudi 30 juillet 2026 • Durée 01:16:09
Episode 176 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – July 30, 2026.
Our destination is Oregon's North Coast with diehard steelhead guide Matt Thornton who covers the obsessed steelhead culture of the North Coast, why mindset is everything, and the incredible run they've had this year. Matt also shares stories of snorkeling for steelhead, teaching clients to fight steelhead with his Lab, and the long odds—and big rewards—of spey casting.
Stick around to the end to learn about Matt's conservation organization, The Wilderness Calling which is researching steelhead migration patterns…you might be surprised by what they're learning.
In this episode:
· Why Oregon's North Coast has become one of the world's premier wild steelhead destinations.
· The unique culture of spey fishing—and why steelheaders willingly endure the "fish of a thousand casts."
· Why mindset may be the most important skill a steelhead angler can develop.
· Matt's unforgettable story of snorkeling a run and discovering fish where everyone thought there were none.
· How steelhead behavior can surprise even the most experienced anglers.
· Teaching clients to fight steelhead with his Labrador, Boomhauer.
· This year's outstanding steelhead run and what made it so special.
· Matt's favorite fly pattern and color.
· The mission of The Wilderness Calling and the cutting-edge research they are doing using $5,000 tracking tracking tags.
· Why understanding steelhead migration could have a major impact on future conservation efforts.
With host Steve Haigh | Destination Angler Podcast — THE podcast for anglers who travel.
Hopelessly Addicted to Native Trout with Steve Vedra and Matt Perkins
Épisode 175
jeudi 16 juillet 2026 • Durée 01:22:33
Episode 175 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – July 16, 2026.
Our destination is the American West with Steve Vedra and Matt Perkins, two Indiana fly anglers who have become hopelessly addicted to chasing native trout. Join us as they share incredible stories of 33-mile backpacking trips, remote floatplane drop-offs, torn ACLs, massive blowdowns, and the relentless pursuit of some of North America's rarest fish. From California to Alaska, Oregon to Arizona, Matt and Steve prove that the greatest rewards often lie far beyond the trailhead.
In this episode:
Why two Indiana anglers became hopelessly addicted to chasing native trout.
The 33-mile backpacking trip for one of the rarest trout in North America.
What happened when a floatplane left them alone in the Alaskan wilderness.
Surviving torn ACLs, massive blowdowns, and torrential rain in pursuit of wild fish.
How they research and plan ambitious DIY fly fishing expeditions across the American West.
Lessons learned from years of exploring remote rivers few anglers ever see.
Tips for anglers interested in taking on the Western Native Trout Challenge.
Why the greatest adventures often begin where the trail ends.
With host Steve Haigh | Destination Angler Podcast — THE podcast for anglers who travel.
Connect with Matt: Facebook & Instagram: @Mperkins03
Connect with Steve: Facebook & Instagram: @SteveVedra
A Fishable Feast: Kirk Deeter on Fly Fishing, Eating, and Traveling the World
Épisode 174
jeudi 2 juillet 2026 • Durée 01:23:54
Episode 174 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – July 2, 2026.
Our destination is fly fishing North America and the world — through the lens of one of its most influential voices. Joining me is Kirk Deeter, Editor-in-Chief of Trout Magazine and VP of Angling at Trout Unlimited, for a wide-ranging conversation spanning conservation, storytelling, and bucket-list destinations.
Our destination is the legendary Madison River, one of Montana's most iconic trout fisheries. Joining me is 27-year guiding veteran, Alice Owsley—owner of Riverside Anglers, West Yellowstone, Montana.
The Madison is where big Western water meets technical fishing, where 90 miles of riffles can humble you fast—or reward you with the fish of a lifetime. It's a river shaped by dams but still wild at heart, with everything from controlled, almost spring-creek-like water to long, brawling freestone stretches.
Alice is known for doing things differently, reading water and planning her days in ways most anglers miss, and helping people unlock a river that can feel overwhelming at first glance.
In this episode:
· Why the Madison River remains one of the most legendary trout fisheries in the world
· How different sections of the Madison fish like entirely different rivers
· The best times of year to fish the Madison and what to expect each season
· Understanding the Madison's famous salmon fly hatch and how hatches move through the river system
· Walk-and-wade fishing versus floating
· Reading water and identifying productive holding lies
· The truth about fishing pressure, crowds, and finding solitude on a famous river
· Yellowstone National Park, alpine lakes, and avoiding grizzly bears
· What Alice learned guiding celebrities, including Henry Winkler
· The story behind the biggest brown trout Alice has ever seen landed on a dry fly
With host Steve Haigh | Destination Angler Podcast — THE podcast for anglers who travel.
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Cracking the Code on the Battenkill River with Doug Lyons
Épisode 172
vendredi 5 juin 2026 • Durée 01:29:09
Episode 172 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – June 5, 2026.
Our destination is the Battenkill River — one of New England's most iconic freestone stream, where wild brown and brook trout test even the most patient anglers.
Joining me is Doug Lyons, author of The Fly Fishing Guide to the Battenkill, conservationist, and self-described "professional recreationist" who has fished this river for over 50 years. Doug breaks down the Battenkill's seasonal hatches, the wading techniques that make or break your day, and the habitat restoration work that's brought this river roaring back.
In this episode:
• Why the Battenkill's reputation as a "tough" river is earned — and why anglers keep coming back
• The complete hatch chart: Hendricksons, Grannom Caddis, Sulfurs, Isonychias, Cream Drakes, Tricos, and BWOs
• Wading and approach tactics that get you within 30-40 feet of feeding fish
• How to read the rise — and why Doug carries binoculars on the river
• The limestone influence that makes the Battenkill's bug life so rich
• Conservation wins: how habitat restoration produced a 500% increase in fish numbers
• Local intel: Wayside Country Store, Mulligan's, nearby blue lines, and more
With host Steve Haigh | Destination Angler Podcast — THE podcast for anglers who travel.
Episode 171 of the Destination Angler Podcast– May 21, 2026
Our destination is the Green River below Fontenelle Dam — perhaps the last major undiscovered trophy trout stream in the lower 48 states.
Tucked inside the Seedskiddie National Wildlife Refuge in the middle of Wyoming's Red Desert, this high desert tailwater is a lush ribbon of life most traveling anglers have never heard of — and that's exactly the point. Today we sit down with Van Beacham, fourth-generation fly fisherman, author of Fly Fisher's Guide to New Mexico, and owner of The Solitary Angler, who has been quietly fishing and guiding this river since the 1980s.
With huge biomass and 18"+ rainbows and browns as the standard, this is a trophy fishery — not a numbers river. Van breaks down why it stays uncrowded, what it takes to unlock the river's big fish, and why the solitude here rivals anything in the American West.
In this episode:
Why the Green River below Fontenelle Dam is the lower 48's best-kept secret
Fish species: rainbows, browns, Bonneville and Snake River cutthroats
The nymphing rig Van relies on — crayfish pattern, San Juan worm, and small mayflies
Managing the notorious weed problem in July and August
How Van built The Solitary Angler's private-water club model on Hams Fork, Smiths Fork, and Fontenelle Creek
Wildlife: trumpeter swans, moose, bald eagles, and antelope in the Seedskiddie Refuge
The river's deep history — Oregon Trail, mountain man rendezvous, and Jim Bridger's Fort
Whether you're planning a Wyoming trip or just dreaming of uncrowded water with legitimate trophy fish, Van delivers the local knowledge you need before you go.
With host Steve Haigh | Destination Angler Podcast — THE podcast for anglers who travel.
Fly Fishing Patagonia's Hidden Gem: Estancia Chochoy Mallin
Épisode 170
jeudi 7 mai 2026 • Durée 01:24:46
Episode 170 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – May 7, 2026
Few fly fishing destinations on the planet can match the raw beauty, solitude, and authentic culture of Northern Patagonia, Argentina — and in this episode of the Destination Angler Podcast, host Steve Haigh pulls back the curtain on one of its best-kept secrets. Steve sits down with Luciano Alba (Lucho), founder of Dream Waters Angling and operator of six world-class lodges across Argentina, and Fernando Beltran, head guide and agricultural engineer turned passionate Patagonian fishing ambassador, to share what made his seven days at Estancia Chochoy Mallin one of the greatest experiences of his adult life.
In this episode:
What makes Chochoy Mallín one of Patagonia's most unique fly fishing destinations
The diversity of water across a region the size of the entire U.S. East Coast
The full experience: horseback riding, traditional asado & authentic Argentine hospitality
Fernando's 30+ years of guiding wisdom on reading water and chasing big trout
Why this destination belongs on every traveling angler's bucket list
With host Steve Haigh | Destination Angler Podcast — THE podcast for anglers who travel.
Into the Driftless Region with John van Vliet and Catherine Smith
Épisode 169
jeudi 23 avril 2026 • Durée 01:24:12
Episode 169 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – April 23, 2026
Our destination is the legendary spring creeks of the Driftless Area—where miles and miles clear cold water, aggressive trout, and an open to the public culture make this truly a one-of-a-kind destination. Author and expert fly anglers, John van Vliet and Catherine Smith break it all down—where to look, what to throw, when to go, and one unforgettable story from the Mount St. Helens eruption.
With host Steve Haigh.
Key Topics:
Why the Driftless feels like a secret mountain fishery hiding in the Midwest
Crystal-clear spring creeks—and trout that see everything you do
The art (and agony) of fooling ultra-picky fish on dry flies
Stalking rising trout like a bowhunter, not a caster
Hopper eats, ant falls, and those explosive summer takes
A wild detour—the Mount St. Helens eruption story you didn't see coming
How 20-inch trout disappear into water you can step across
Timing it right—when the river suddenly turns "on"
Outsmarting crowds and finding your own water
Easy access, endless creeks, and the ultimate DIY road trip
A comeback story—how these streams were brought back to life
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