In this episode we WadeOutThere with Ken Burkholder, from Boise, Idaho.  Ken grew up playing music and fly fishing.  Growing up in a musical family, with two older brothers to drive him to the river helped him live his early years doing what he loved: practicing the oboe, and fly fishing. 

After eventually earning his masters in the oboe at Northwestern University, the mountains called Ken back.  He put his passions to work as a member of the  Boise Philharmonic Orchestra in his hometown in the winter, and a fly fishing guide on the South Fork of the Snake River in the summer… living his dream for over thirty five years.  Ken is also a signature tyer for Fulling Mill. 

We discuss tying salmon flies and golden stones, problem solving on the vise for beginners, and the South Fork of the Snake River.

Learn More:
Ken's Fulling Mill Flies
Instagram: @kenburk55

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In this episode we WadeOutThere with Pete Erickson, from Boise Idaho.  Pete grew up fly fishing in Washington state and exploring the surrounding mountain lakes.

After college, he became a guide on the Upper Green River, in Wyoming, while also teaching high school English.  Pete has been a competitor for team USA in the competitive fly fishing world and is a rod designer for Echo. 

We discuss Pete’s experience learning and fishing in Tuscany, Italy, the Upper Green River, line management tips for nymphing and dry fly fishing, and Pete shares his progress into the outdoor wellness space in the coming years.

Learn More:
OutdoorWellnessLifestyle.com
READ: WADEOUTTHERE | Targeting the Middle of the Water Column and Alternatives to the Hopper Dropper

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In this episode we WadeOutThere with Maxine McCormick, from San Francisco California.  Maxine began fly fishing as a child with her father, and spent summer vacations with family, on the McCloud River, catching fish and learning from her dad. 

When Maxine was introduced to competition fly casting, her new found passion for casting helped her enjoy the fishing aspect of the sport more as well.  Maxine was competing nationally at age nine and won a gold medal at the world championships for accuracy at age twelve.  Now Maxine works at a fly shop in the Seattle area where she attends school and continues to incorporate fly fishing into her life’s adventures.

We discuss the McCloud River, the basics of the casting stroke that Maxine practices and teaches, and how she adjusts her casts for different scenarios on the water.

More About Maxine:
Instagram: @Maxine_McCormick

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Brandon Fawcett from Edmonton Alberta.  Brandon fell in love with fly fishing as a child, chasing grayling and pike in Canada.  He began guiding on the beaches of Central America for bonefish, after a temporary leave of absence from work became permanent. 

Now, Brandon shares his time between Canada and Nicaragua, fly fishing for all sorts of fish in all kinds of water, and sharing his knowledge through his guide service, Fly Fishing Little Corn.
 
We discuss presentation and hooksets for pike, bonefish, permit,  triggerfish and tarpon.

You can find out more about Brandon on Instagram at:
@flyfishinglittlecorn

To schedule a guided trip with Brandon visit him online at:
Fly Fishing Little Corn.com

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Erin Crider from Colorado.  Erin’s fishing journey began catching catfish with her grandmother as a child in Missouri.  When she moved to Colorado she discovered fly fishing and began creating space for other women anglers in the fly fishing and outdoor community.  

She eventually founded Uncharted Outdoorswomen, whose mission is a world where women are confident, successful, knowledgeable and are able to experience the outdoors, within a welcoming community, guided by women, for women, with help from gentlemen.  

We discuss the confidence that can come from pursuing adventure in the outdoors and fly fishing in Colorado’s state parks.

To learn more about Uncharted Outdoorswomen visit:
Uncharted Outdoorswomen.com

Or reach out to Erin via email at:
Dreamteam@unchartedoutdoorswomen.com

If you want more information on some of the topics we discussed try reading these blog posts from Wadeoutthere:

We All Have Home Water

Rock or Trout?  How to Know for Sure

How to Avoid Forgetting Your Fly Fishing Gear

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Jesse Males from Central Florida.  Jesse grew up with a love of fly fishing, and decided to build his future in the fly fishing community after college.  He left his promising career and spent years learning to fly fish his home waters, while simultaneously refining his fly tying, photography, and videography skills.  

When Jesse moved his family to Costa Rica, there was no turning back.  His saltwater fly tying and guide business took off, and he pushed his film making to award winning new levels.  

We discuss fly fishing the salt water fisheries of Central Florida, the art and function of tying saltwater flies, and scrapping “plan B” to chase your dreams.

To learn more about Jesse and his fly tying check out:
Backwaterflyfishing.com

To schedule a guided trip and experience adventure in Costa Rica go to:
506Outdoors.com

To watch  Jesse's fly fishing film about Tarpon in Costa Rica visit:
The Legend of Casa Mar

You can also follow Jesse or reach out to him on Instagram at:
@backwaterflyfishing

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at Wadeoutthere.com

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Camille Egdorf from Bozeman, Montana.  Camille grew up learning to row a drift boat and fly fish on the Bighorn River as a child.  By the time she was a teenager she was guiding in Alaska.  Camille has been working in the fly fishing world her entire life, chasing fly fishing adventures for herself and others around the world. 

We discuss the Bighorn River, streamer tactics, and fly fishing life as a new mom.

To learn more about Camille's fly fishing journey watch:

 YETI Presents: Odd Man Out

You can also follow Camille or reach out to her on Instagram at:

@camillegdorg

If you want more information on some of the topics we discussed try reading these blog posts from Wadeoutthere:

Fish the Riffles
How to Get the Most From Your Time on the Water
Fish the Whole Drift

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Simon Gawesworth, from Washington state.  Simon grew up teaching fly fishing at an early age at his father’s fly fishing school in England.  He has spent his life traveling the world, learning, and teaching fly fishing in the form of classes, books, shows, events, schools, and articles, and most recently as an instructor for Far Bank. 

We discuss some of the differences between US and English fly culture, why spey casting is a wonderful tool for all fly fishers, and Simon’s love of teaching.

To learn more about fly fishing with Simon as your guide and instructor visit:
Far Bank Fly Fishing School

For some help with your roll cast, check out one of Simon's many instructional videos:
How to Make a Roll Cast

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https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Marcos Mazzola from South Florida.  Marcos began his fly fishing journey wading and fishing from a skiff in the saltwater flats with his close friend from school who also became his fly fishing mentor.  As he progressed as a fly fisher, his photography passion began to become more and more intertwined with his love of the outdoors. 

We discuss wade fishing the saltwater flats of South Florida and how fly fishing can help all of us gain perspective and bring down our emotional levels.

You can find out more about Marcos or view his photography at his website:

MarcosMazzola.com

Or on Instagram at:

@marcosmzzl

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https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Shawn Swain, from Bozeman Montana.  Shawn was introduced to fly fishing and music at an early age and it stuck   Shawn now fly fishes every chance he gets at home and on the road while playing mandolin in his band the Kitchen Dwellers.  

We discuss the Gallatin River and how fly fishing has become an important part of how Shawn recharges and finds balance with his passion for performing.

You can learn about Shawn and follow his fly fishing adventures on Instagram at: @s.swain_music

To find Shawn's band the Kitchen Dwellers, listen to their music or grab tickets for a concert visit the bands website here:

The Kitchen Dwellers.com

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https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this Episode we Wadeoutthere with Caleb and Joshua Simmons from Canton, North Carolina.  These brothers moved to the mountains, started fly fishing, and began exploring their home waters, together.  When their fly fishing journey started becoming more than a hobby, they teamed up again to start Dads on the Fly, a podcast where they explore faith, family, and fly fishing as busy but devoted fathers. 

We discuss blue lining the small streams of western North Carolina, fishing in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and how they remain present as Dads while chasing trout on the fly.

Listen to the Dads on the Fly Podcast or find out more about Dads on the Fly   at Dadsonthefly.com

or follow Caleb and Joshua on their adventures as fly fishing dads on Instagram at @dadsonthefly

If you want more information on some of the topics we discussed try reading these blog posts from Wadeoutthere:

Lessons From a Five Year Old in Fly Fishing
Why We Take Our Children Fly Fishing
Let Them Rest
How to Teach a Four Year Old to Tie Flies

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Rebeca Granillo from Salt Lake City Utah.  Rebeca started fly fishing in Utah and is a guide on the Provo River.  She is also the founder of the Wasatch Fly Club, where she connects and teaches other lady anglers in the area.  

We discuss fishing small streams in Utah, winter tactics on the Provo River, and the importance of building fly fishing friendships.

You can find out more about Rebeca on Instagram at:

@chewwwbeca

Or join her and her friends at Wasatchflyclub on Facebook or Instagram @wasatchflyclub

To schedule a guided trip with Rebeca visit her online at Fish Heads Fly Shop.com

If you want more information on some of the topics we discussed try reading these blog posts from Wadeoutthere:

Embrace the Drive
Six Techniques for Fishing Small Streams
Look Through and Fish the Flash

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere for Part 2 of our discussion with Daniel Bragg from Cameron Montana.  Daniel cut his teeth fly fishing as a youth in the Ozarks and later the mountains of Tennessee while attending school.  

When his promising career out of college left him feeling stuck, Daniel moved to Montana and took a $10/hr job in a fly shop to pursue his true passion, fly fishing.  It wasn’t too long before he was guiding the Madison River at Kelly Galloup’s Slide Inn.  

He’s been hunting and fishing in the Big Sky State ever since. 

In Part Two of our conversation we discuss how casting, entomology, reading water, presentation, and fighting fish changes with the seasons on the Madison River.

To schedule a guided trip with Daniel or learn more about the Madison River visit Kelly Galloup's Slide Inn online at:

https://www.slideinn.com/

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https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we WadeOutThere with Jack Kingsborough, from New Zealand.  Jack moved from Australia to New Zealand to pursue a life at sea in commercial fishing, and soon found a passion for fly fishing. 

Now Jack works as a ship’s engineer for months at a time, and spends his off months hiking and backpacking in New Zealand’s mountainous backcountry in search of trout and adventure.  He sometimes travels twenty kilometers in a day for the chance to sight fish to one or two trophy sized fish that will give him the fight of his life. 

We discuss sight fishing, fighting fish, and why Jack continues to find the solitude of his time fly fishing so precious.

More about Jack:
Instagram: @aussie_angler_nz

Related Articles From WadeOutThere:
READ: WADEOUTTHERE | Patterns in How Trout Fight. Understanding the "Program."
READ: WADEOUTTHERE | Sight Fishing Part 1 - Pick Your Battles.
READ: WADEOUTTHERE | Sight Fishing Part 2 - Observation
READ: WADEOUTTHERE | Rock or Trout? How to Know for Sure.
READ: WADEOUTTHERE | How to Avoid Forgetting Your Fly Fishing Gear

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Daniel Bragg from Cameron Montana.  Daniel cut his teeth fly fishing as a youth in the Ozarks and later the mountains of Tennessee while attending school. 

When his promising career out of college left him feeling stuck, Daniel moved to Montana and took a $10/hr job in a fly shop to pursue his true passion, fly fishing.  It wasn’t too long before he was guiding the Madison River at Kelly Galloup’s Slide Inn. 

He’s been hunting and fishing in the Big Sky State ever since. 

In Part One of our conversation we discuss what Daniel describes as the five skills of fly fishing and fighting big trout.

To schedule a guided trip with Daniel or learn more about the Madison River visit Kelly Galloup's Slide Inn online at:

https://www.slideinn.com/

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at:
https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Domenick Swentosky from central Pennsylvania.  Domenick is a fly fishing guide and the creator of Troutbitten. 

What is Troutbitten?  Well, it's a website, with over 800 articles dedicated to helping folks enjoy time on the river and catch more trout.  But it's also a podcast, where Domenick and his friends discuss ideas on various fly fishing tactics and philosophies while sharing memories and a laugh.  Then again, it's also part YouTube Channel, with beautiful, high quality videography that shows people the howtos of various fly fishing tips and tricks with candor and logic.  The truth is Troutbitten is all those things. 

Perhaps the simplest answer is Troutbitten is a place for people who love fly fishing for trout.  People like those at Wadeoutthere.  Maybe that’s why I’m so excited to talk with Domenick as the first ever repeat guest on the Wadeoutthere Podcast.  We discuss fly fishing with kids, streamers, and making changes on the river. 

Domenick's articles at Troutbitten are an incredible resource.  If you want to read more about the tactics that Domenick believes in, or schedule a guided trip, visit:

Troutbitten.com

You can find the Troutbitten Podcast everywhere you listen to podcasts and watch Troutbitten videos in YouTube by searching Troutbitten.

If you want more information on some of the topics we discussed try reading these blog posts from Wadeoutthere:

Five Things to Change Before Changing Flies

Why We Take Our Children Fly Fishing

Lessons From a Five Year Old in Fly Fishing


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https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Jared Zissu from Colorado.  Jared began fly fishing while attending college in Tennessee, where he founded the digital media company Flylords.  Since starting Flylords Jared has traveled the world telling stories and sharing adventures centered around fly fishing.  We discuss five of those more memorable adventures and what he learned from them.  We also talk about how Jared’s home waters in the mountains of Colorado keep him appreciating good friends and good fishing.

If you would like to learn more about fly fishing and share in the adventures at Flylords visit:

https://flylordsmag.com/

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at:
https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Audrey Wilson from Salt Lake City, Utah.  Audrey has been fly fishing in Utah for most of her adult life and has a passion for laying out dry flies to fool trout.  She is also a championship fly caster who founded At First Cast in order to pursue her love of teaching and helping people break through barriers.  We discuss dry fly fishing, the Provo River and fly casting.

You can find out more about Casting for Recovery at their website:

https://atfirstcast.com/

To contact Audrey reach out on Instagram at:

@atfirstcast

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at:
https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Kaitlin Barnhart from Coeur d'Alene Idaho.  Kaitlin was introduced to fly fishing in Alaska, and continued to fish whenever she could after moving to Idaho.  Kaitlin has a professional background in mental health and co-founded The Mayfly Project to help foster children through fly fishing.  We discuss fly fishing in Northern Idaho, and The Mayfly Project.

If you would like to find out more about the Mayfly Project visit:

https://themayflyproject.com/

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at:
https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Eric Estrada from Miami, Florida.  Eric’s introduction to fly fishing came in the canals of South Florida with a unique fly, on a unique rod, involving some very unique fish.  He has since grown his passion for fly fishing into a profession as an artist that captures South Florida’s fly fishing world with paint and canvas, as well as his own clothing brand, Fender Pointe.  We discuss following your gut and chasing fish even when folks say it’s a waste of time, searching for new spots to find Tarpon, and tips for how to land them when you do.

To shop Eric's art and clothing brand visit Fender Pointe at:

https://fenderpointe.com/

To learn more about fly fishing around Miami and follow Eric on his journey check out his YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/c/EricEstradaFishing

or follow him on Instagram at:

@estrada_art

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at:
https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Mike Brennan from Berthoud, Colorado.  Mike started fly fishing in Maryland and New York while serving in the Army.  After separating from the Army and moving to Colorado, Mike continues to enjoy the challenge of fly fishing and helping others progress.  We discuss learning from other anglers, the value of putting in hard work in fly fishing, and a few techniques for pocket water in Northern Colorado.

To follow along on Mike's fly fishing journey,  visit him on Instagram at:

@mbrenna5

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at:
https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Kelly McAlister from Saratoga, Wyoming.  Kelly was born and raised in Wyoming and learned to row as a child on her home water, the North Platte River.  Now, Kelly guides that same water, as well as the Madison River in Montana.  We discuss fly fishing on the North Platte and tactics and techniques for maneuvering a drift boat.

To schedule a guided trip with Kelly visit online at:

Five Star Expeditions  or The Tackle Shop Madison River Montana or Saint Peters Fly Shop

To learn more about some of the women's fly fishing retreats that Kelly is involved in visit:

She's Fly

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at:
https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere for Part 2 of our discussion with Will Cannon from Midland Texas. 

Part 2 picks up with Will sharing a story about the value of including spouses in veterans fly fishing journeys.  We also discuss the Devil’s River in Texas, and Will shares some both emotional and humorous stories from his journey with IFF.

If you missed Part 1 of our conversation, Will Cannon picked up a fly rod when he was eight years old and fished his home waters in Texas until he turned 17 and joined the Army as a scout. 

After leaving the profession of arms, Will found himself struggling with PTSD and battling cancer.  At his lowest point he returned to fly fishing and found relief.

Determined to share the powerful healing he experienced through fly fishing with other struggling veterans, Will started the non-profit organization, The Iron Freedom Foundation (IFF). 

You can find out more about The Iron Freedom Foundation at their website here:

The Iron Freedom Foundation

If you want to see and feel the powerful healing that IFF is enabling watch some of their latest films documenting the journey donated by volunteers:

Iron Freedom Foundation Latest Films

For more information on some of the healing properties of water read these books:

The Nature Fix by Florence Williams
Deep by James Nestor
Blue Mind by Wallace J. Nichols

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at:
https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere for Part 1 of our discussion with Will Cannon from Midland Texas.  Will picked up a fly rod when he was eight years old and fished his home waters in Texas until he turned 17 and joined the Army as a scout. 

After leaving the profession of arms, Will found himself struggling with PTSD and battling cancer.  At his lowest point he returned to fly fishing and found relief.

Determined to share the powerful healing he experienced through fly fishing with other struggling veterans, Will started the non-profit organization, The Iron Freedom Foundation (IFF). 

In part one of my conversation with Will, we discuss the beginning of IFF, the science of why fly fishing helps with anxiety, depression and PTSD, and how IFF is building communities of veterans that can use fly fishing to heal themselves and others.

You can find out more about The Iron Freedom Foundation at their website here:

The Iron Freedom Foundation

For more information on some of the healing properties of water read these books:

The Nature Fix by Florence Williams
Deep by James Nestor
Blue Mind by Wallace J. Nichols

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at:
https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we WadeOutThere with Christy McReynolds from Jonesborough, Tennessee.  Christy grew up learning to fish with her father in the lakes and rivers of East Tennessee.  

In 2011, after a devastating car accident left Christy with a broken neck, Christy turned to fly fishing and fly tying to help regain mobility and strength in her hands and arms as well as build up strength in her neck.  Casting streamers quickly became her way of physically and mentally dealing with the persistent pain she experienced as a result of her injury. She and her husband Jason, enjoyed streamer fishing so much, that they started a guide service called Flying Soho, that specializes in streamer fishing for large fish on the Watauga and South Holston Rivers.  

We discuss Christy’s journey of recovery through fly fishing, and how she approaches tying and fishing streamers to help maintain her strength.

More About Christy:
Flyingsoho.com
Instagram: @flyingsoho
Facebook: Flyingsoho

Related Articles From WadeOutThere:
READ: WADEOUTTHERE | We All Have Home Water
READ: WADEOUTTHERE | One Story and Six Reasons Why You Should Tie Your Own Flies

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Trevor Smith from State College Pennsylvania.  Trevor has been fly fishing in Pennsylvania since he was very young.  His search for versatility on the river brought him to fly fishing with a hybrid system called the Mono Rig.  We discuss the importance of versatility on a trout stream, dry fly fishing with the Mono Rig, and Trevor shares some wonderful insights and stories about the mentors in his fly fishing journey.

Trevor joins an experienced and passionate group of anglers in discussions on the Troutbitten Podcast.  Listen in on the podcast and get Trevors take at the Troutbitten Podcast Page at podcast.troutbitten.com

To learn more about the MonoRig and fly fishing for trout in PA, visit Troutbitten.com

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https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Pat McGinnis from Ennis Montana.  Pat learned to fly fish in the Ozark trout streams of southern Missouri and Northern Arkansas before eventually moving to Montana where he guides on the Madison River.  We discuss expectations on a guided float trip, fighting fish from a drift boat, and the Madison River.

To schedule a guided trip with Pat or learn more about the Madison River visit Madison River Fishing Company online at:

https://www.mrfc.com/

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https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Ryan Acker from Bozeman Montana.  Ryan grew up with a love for music and chasing trout with a fly rod.  As he transitioned into music professionally, Ryan continued to find time to wet a line, while touring with his band The Last Revel.  We discuss music and fly fishing, the beauty and value of being present, and the Yellowstone River.

You can learn about Ryan and his music at the websites of him and his band:

https://www.ryanackermusic.com/

https://www.thelastrevel.com/

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https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Rich Romersa from Billings Montana.  Rich has been fly fishing his home waters in Montana for over 25 years and has grown to love wading freestones, throwing streamers, and passing on his love for the sport to folks like his grandson.  He also owns and operates fly shop, East Rosebud Fly and Tackle.  We discuss some of the differences in fishing freestones and tailwaters, wading a trout stream, and fly shop culture.

To find out more about Rich and his fly shop visit them at:

https://eastrosebudflyandtackle.com/

Or reach out on the phone:

406-839-9397

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https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with George Zervos from Utica, New York.  George is a fly fishing guide who loves teaching on the Salmon River and surrounding trout streams in central New York.  We discuss the balance between understanding and leveraging the complexities of fly fishing with keeping things simple, the details of Atlantic Salmon migration, and George’s favorite trout waters that have been there from the beginning of his fly fishing journey, to where he now has his own guide service at On the Fly Guide.

To schedule a guided trip or learn more about the fisheries in Central New York, visit George online online at:

https://ontheflyguide.com/

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https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Trev Juth from Belgrade, Montana.  Trev started his fly fishing journey in Colorado, and brought his passion with him when he moved to Montana.  We discuss some of the differences Trev encountered while chasing trout in  Montana versus Colorado, as well as the benefits and lessons he has learned from fishing in town.

To follow along on Trev's fly fishing adventures,  visit him on Instagram at:

@rockymtangler

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https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Jared Smith from New Brunswick, Canada.  Jared's passion for tying flies and throwing them on a fly rod has snowballed in recent years, leading Jared to start his own business, Fast Eddy Fly Co, and earning his guide license.  We discuss fly fishing in New Brunswick and the surrounding area, as well as swinging soft hackles for trout.

If you would like to learn more about Jared and Fast Eddy Fly Co, follow him on Instagram at:

@fast_eddy_fly_co

To purchase some of the flies that Jared ties, including the soft hackles we discussed on the show, visit his Etsy shop at:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/fasteddyflyco/

If you would like to book a guided trip with Jared, you can do so by messaging him on Instagram, or by booking a stay at one of his two vacation properties, and use it as a home base for your New Brunswick fly fishing adventure!

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/48073651?source_impression_id=p3_1649214736_cdHJWnIxmSyYvlJt

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/52051239?source_impression_id=p3_1649214696_vs9fOsO%2BUVGoJTJu

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https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Dale Osthoff from Madison Wisconsin.  Dale grew up learning fly fishing from his father and has taken his passion for the sport into teaching what he has learned.  We discuss Dale’s home waters in the Driftless Region, using videography to view and improve your own casting, and some of his adventures in the remote lakes of the Rocky Mountains.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSCnKeRpkw8y35-CQZ3TBdA

To contact Dale reach out on Instagram at:

@daleosthoff.flyfishing

To learn more about planning your own Rocky Mountain fly fishing adventure check out these resources and books:

https://wgfd.wyo.gov/
https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Trails-River-Mountains-Wyoming/dp/1936178214

Including this one by Dale's father Rich:
https://www.amazon.com/Fly-Fishing-Rocky-Mountain-Backcountry-Osthoff/dp/0811727661

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at:
https://wadeoutthere.com/

Beyond trails

Fly fishing the rocky mountain backcountry

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Peg Miskin from Hamilton Montana.  Peg began fly fishing later in life but has been an active volunteer in Casting for Recovery from the beginning.  We discuss the Bitterroot River and how Casting for Recovery is helping women with breast cancer through fly fishing.

You can find out more about Casting for Recovery at their website:

https://castingforrecovery.org/

To contact Peg reach out on Instagram at:

@mayflypeg

Or contact her on email at:

Peg.moonstruck@gmail.com

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https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Mike Ward, from Spokane Washington. Mike grew up chasing adventure and fish from the time he got his drivers license.  After he moved to Montana, Mike eventually started Adipose Boatworks, and continued pursuing challenges and new species of fish until he landed on Permit and never looked back.  We discuss all things Permit!  From the weather and conditions these fish enjoy to fighting and landing them and everything in between.

You can follow along with Mike's Permit adventures on Instagram at:
@palometa_en_el_cerebro

To learn about Adipose Boatworks visit:
https://adiposeboatworks.com/

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https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we WadeOutThere with Jon Messinger, from Denver, Colorado.  Jon grew up on a ranch in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, where time on the river was part of everyday childhood play. 

He fell in love with fishing the small streams around his home, and targeting hard to reach trout he found on the San Juan River.  Eventually, Jon moved to Bozeman where he began creating music and continued to fly fish.  Now, Jon is back in Colorado where he guides for Colorado Trout Hunters. 

We discuss techniques for nymphing deep pools, experimentation on the river, and fishing with friends when you’re the only one not catching fish.

More About Jon:
Instagram: @flymessinger
ColoradoTroutHunters.com

Related Articles at WadeOutThere:
READ: WADEOUTTHERE | Is My Nymph Getting Down?  Take a Peek.
READ: WADEOUTTHERE | The Two Best Times for Experimenting on the River
READ: WADEOUTTHERE | How to Get the Most From Your Time on the Water
READ: WADEOUTTHERE | What Makes a Good Day's Fishing?
READ: WADEOUTTHERE | Why We Take Our Children Fly Fishing
READ: WADEOUTTHERE | Don't Keep Score
READ: WADEOUTTHERE | A Dozen Techniques for Getting Your Flies Down While Nymphing

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Cameron Cushman from Columbia Missouri.  Cameron is a combat infantry veteran and videographer that credits fly fishing with saving his life.  We discuss Cameron’s love for chasing native trout and some of the life changing experiences he captures on film for the veteran organization the Iron Freedom Foundation.

You can find out more about Cameron at his website:

https://cameroncush.com/

Or on Instagram at:

@cameroncush

To learn more about how the Iron Freedom Foundation is helping veterans, or if you know a veteran that could use a hand visit:

https://www.ironfreedom.org/

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https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Nate Adam from New York.  Nate grew up on the banks of the Salmon River in New York where he now guides.  We discuss the Salmon River and tactics and techniques for chasing salmon and browns with a switch rod.

You can find out more about Nate on Instagram at:

@the_redbeard_experience

To schedule a guided trip with Nate visit him online online at:

https://www.upnadam.us/

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at:
https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Amber Toner from Calgary, Alberta.  Amber is a fly fishing mom and photographer who loves fishing with her family in the mountains.  We discuss fishing with kids, discovery on the river, and the East Slope Streams of Alberta.

If you want to follow along with Amber on her fly fishing and photography journey follow her on Instagram at:

@thebugparade

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at:
https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Ryan Kelly from Flaming Gorge, Utah.  Ryan is a fly fisher and videographer whose work captures the rivers, lakes and streams that surround him in the Uintah Mountains.  We discuss the many family friendly fishing opportunities around Flaming Gorge, fishing small mountain streams, and some of the close up trout observations that can be learned through his detailed videography.

You can follow Ryan on his journey and view his videography at his Instagram page:

@greenriverflyfisher

To discover more about what Flaming Gorge, Utah has to offer, visit:

https://www.flaminggorgecountry.com/

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at: 
https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Chad Miller from Indiana.  Chad grew up in a family of basketball players and fly fishers.  He spent much of his youth chasing smallmouth on Sugar Creek and the Tippecanoe River.  Chad went on to open his own fly shop, guide, and travel the world fly fishing.  We discuss smallmouth bass fishing on Sugar Creek and “the process of fishing.”

You can find out more about Chad or schedule a guided trip by visiting Sugar Creek Anglers online at:

https://www.sugarcreekanglers.com/

You can also follow Chad on Instagram at:  @chadmillerflyfishing

and Facebook at:  Sugar Creek Anglers

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at: 
https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Rachel Leinweber from Colorado Springs, CO.  Rachel grew up playing in the rafters of her parents' fly shop as a child, and now manages and guides at that same shop, called Anglers Covey.  We discuss the South Platte River, transferring knowledge and techniques from your home water to a new river, and Rachel shares some perspective on how fly shops can help anglers in all parts of their fly fishing journey.

You can find out more about Rachel or schedule a guided trip by visiting Anglers Covey online at:

https://anglerscovey.com/

You can also follow along with Rachel and Anglers Covey fly shop on Instagram at:

@rmleinweber
and
@anglers_covey

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at: 
https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Josh Miller from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  Josh has been fly fishing for over 20 years and currently guides the waters of Pennsylvania at Trout Yeah Guide Service.  Josh’s experience as both competitor and a coach in competitive fly fishing have helped shape his fly fishing perspective and given him a love of learning and teaching.  We discuss Josh’s fly fishing journey as well as trout tactics and stories from fly fishing in Pennsylvania.  Josh also gives some insights into what to expect from his upcoming book.

You can find out more about Josh on Instagram at:

@joshpgh

To schedule a guided trip with Josh visit him online online at:

https://www.troutyeah.com/

If you want more information on some of the topics we discussed try reading these blog posts from Wadeoutthere:

READ: WADEOUTTHERE |Embrace the Drive.
READ: WADEOUTTHERE | We All Have Home Water.
READ: WADEOUTTHERE | What Makes a Good Day's Fishing.

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at: 
https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Anthony Jenca from Arizona.  Anthony began fly fishing to help connect with nature and pursue the love of fishing he gained as a youth.  He immediately fell in love with the sport and exploring the mountains of Arizona for trout with his friends.  We discuss fly fishing in Arizona, backpacking the Eastern Sierras, and Anthony shares some memorable stories of catching some very special fish.

If you want to follow along on Anthony's adventures find him on Instagram at:

@intothewildwego

If you want more information on some of the topics we discussed try reading these blog posts from Wadeoutthere:


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https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Shyanne Katzmann from Northern Colorado.  Shyanne made several trips to the river without fly fishing before she picked up a fly rod and hasn’t put it down since.  Eventually, Shyanne spent time guiding her local waters and became the secretary for the St. Vrain Trout Unlimited Chapter.  We discuss the North Platte River, fly fishing and camping from a raft, and how to get involved in your local Trout Unlimited Chapter.

You can follow Shyanne on Instagram at:

@shylikesmtns   

Or learn more about Shyanne and her fly fishing community at:

https://www.svatu.org/

To learn more about Trout Unlimited visit:

https://www.tu.org/

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at: 
https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Mat Wagner from Viroqua, Wisconsin.  Mat grew up working in fly shops, fished all through college, and made the decision to chase his passion for fly fishing after graduation.  After guiding in New Mexico, Mat and his wife decided to move to the Driftless Region in Wisconsin to raise their children and pursue their dream of opening a fly shop, which they named The Driftless Angler.  We discuss the Driftless Region and tactics and techniques for fishing this special place.

You can find out more about Mat or schedule a trip by visiting The Driftless Angler online at:

https://www.driftlessangler.com/

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at: 
https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we WadeOutThere with Devin Olsen, from Midvale, Utah.  Devin grew up fly fishing from age nine and has been casting and catching fish ever since.  He has a degree in fish ecology and a master’s degree in fisheries science, has worked as a fisheries biologist, fly fishing guide, and is now the creator and owner of Tactical Fly Fisher where Devin shares gear, videos, and articles designed to help fly fishers follow in his tactical footsteps.  

Devin has participated in competition fly fishing on Team USA for over fourteen years and has been awarded numerous world championships and medals.  He is the author of Tactical Fly Fishing: Lessons Learned from Competition for All Anglers, Modern Nymphing Elevated, and co-created DVDs Modern Nymphing and Adaptive Fly Fishing with friend and teammate Lance Egan.  Devin is also a signature fly tier for Fulling Mill.  

We discuss attention to detail in fly fishing, casting euro rigs, weighted flies and split shot, and managing fly line.

More About Devin

TacticalFlyfisher.com
Devin Olsen Signature Tyer at Fulling Mill

Related Articles at WadeOutThere

READ: WADEOUTTHERE | A Dozen Techniques for Getting Your Flies Down While Nymphing
READ: WADEOUTTHERE | Is My Nymph Getting Down? Take a Peek.

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Taylor Joyce from North Carolina.  Taylor’s love for fly fishing began in North Carolina, followed her to Tennessee, and continues in Colorado where she now guides part time and sells trout stickers from her Etsy shop TroutBumApparel.  We discuss learning to fight fish on the South Holston River, fishing from a belly boat, and women in fly fishing.

To find out more about Taylor or schedule a fly fishing trip, follow her on Instagram at:
@taylor_joyce

Or visit The Laughing Grizzly Fly Shop:
https://www.laughinggrizzlyflyshop.net/

You can check out some of Taylor's stickers at her Etsy Shop, TroutBumApparel here:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/TroutBumApparel

If you want more information on some of the topics we discussed try reading these blog posts from Wadeoutthere:

https://wadeoutthere.com/look-through-and-fish-the-flash/
https://wadeoutthere.com/now-what-how-to-land-trout-before-the-hookset/
https://wadeoutthere.com/eight-reasons-the-zebra-midge-is-the-perfect-first-fly-to-tie/
https://wadeoutthere.com/the-wadeoutthere-fly-fishing-podcast/

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at: 
https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Paula Shearer from Calgary Alberta.  Paula has been fly fishing since before she was sneaking away during high school to hit the water solo and began guiding on the Bow River after pursuing competitive sports. We discuss the Bow River and how to approach fly fishing during windy, cold, and high water conditions.

If you want to find out more about Paula or schedule a guided trip on the Bow River you can follow her on Instagram at: 

@paulashearer

Or visit:

https://www.psonthefly.com/


For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at: 
https://wadeoutthere.com/

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In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Dana Osthoff from Madison Wisconsin.  Dana grew up in a fly fishing family and started going as a teenager with her father and brother on backpacking trips to high mountain lakes in Wind River Range of Wyoming in search of golden trout on the fly.  We discuss the challenges and rewards of chasing goldens as well as tips and techniques that Dana has picked up in her recent year of fly fishing progress in the Driftless Region.

If you want to find out more about Dana and her fly fishing journey follow her on Instagram at: @danaosthoff.flyfishing

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at: 
https://wadeoutthere.com/

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