In this episode we speak with Caleb Snead of Rambler Angler and Blade Company. The Rambler brand began last year as the new fly fishing, blade, and adventure arm of what was formerly Wolf Indiana LLC. They've been making quality tying vises and tools since the 90s and they're taking that expertise to continue to make high quality tools tailored specifically to the fly fisherman. The Rambler mission is to provide hardworking people with top-notch, professional knives, scissors, tools, and American-made fly tying vises that won't break the bank. We dive more into that vision coming to fruition as well as Caleb's recent dive into fly fishing in this episode. We also spend some time talking about getting our kids outside and seeing the outdoors through their eyes.

Learn more about Rambler:

https://rambler.co/

https://www.instagram.com/rambleranglerandblade/

https://www.youtube.com/@rambleranglerandblade

Make sure to mark your calendar if you're in the Western NC area for September 27th. We'll be at Oskar Blues brewing in Brevard, NC for the Fly Fishing Film Tour. Come enjoy some quality fly fishing films and buy some raffle tickets with great prizes to support the Pisgah chapter of Trout Unlimited. https://oskarblues.com/event/2024-fly-fishing-film-tour-free-screening-2024-09-27/

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In this episode, Joshua and Caleb take some time to reflect on the summer of 2024. With school starting back we thought it was a good idea to take some time to reflect on this past summer and the time spent with our families. We hope this inspires you to do the same.

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In this episode, Joshua sits down with Dr. Bryan Gill and recaps a fun adventure in the creek with their kids and then tells us all about his new book "Jesus Is: A 31 Day Devotional On The "I Am" Statements of Jesus."

Hear more about Byran, Brad, and The Storied Outdoors in our past interview with them: https://tinyurl.com/3j6x2vyx

Hear Joshua and Caleb on "The Storied Outdoors:" https://www.thestoriedoutdoors.com/interviews/dads-on-the-fly-podcast

Purchase "Jesus Is" by Dr. Bryan Gill: https://ironhillpress.com/collections/devotional-books/products/jesus-is-a-31-day-devotional-on-the-i-am-statements-of-jesus

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In this episode, Joshua and Caleb challenge themselves to consider how we participate in our kids' sports and activities. They discuss conversations they think we should and shouldn't have with our kids after a game or event. What is your best advice for participating in your kid's sports and activities? Let them know by emailing thedads@dadsonthefly.com.  

In this interview Joshua and Caleb interview Jason Shemchuk of WadeOutThere. They discuss: 

-Jason's story of getting into fly fishing
-Making fishing and family time a priority
-"Fly fishing is special, but not elite"
-The story of WadeOutThere
-Fly fishing with kids
- and so much more!

Check Jason and Wadeoutthere out at: https://wadeoutthere.com/

Also mentioned in this episode:
-Sly Fishing Outfitters: https://slyfishingoutfitters.com/

In the very first episode of its kind, Joshua and Caleb challenge themselves, and all you other dads out there, to think about the routines we have in our families. They discuss what works and doesn't work for them and ask for your insight as well. What routines work best for you and your family?

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb discuss some of their early and continuous mistakes as anglers and fathers. Things like: 

-going too fast on the water
-getting too much gear that you never need
-letting our anger get the best of us

and so much more. 

Mentioned in this episode:
-Pigeon River Outfitters: https://www.pigeonriveroutfittersnc.com/
-Sly Fishing Outfitters: https://slyfishingoutfitters.com/

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb interview David Jacobson of O'Pros Fly Fishing. David started a fly fishing gear company with his brothers in Wisconsin. In this episode, they discuss: 

-The 3rd handed rod holder
-Moving from Hockey to Fly Fishing
-Creating better fly fishing gear
-Hockey stick landing nets
-Working a business from your basement
-Starting a small business with family
-Being a new father
-Balancing work, small business life, and being a new dad
-Fly fishing for carp in Wisconsin

Mentioned in this episode:
O'Pros Website: https://oprosgear.com/  Use promo code "dadsonthefly" at checkout for 15% off your purchase.
Follow O'Pros on Instagram @oprosflyfish

Check out our sponsors:
Pigeon River Outfitters: https://www.pigeonriveroutfittersnc.com/
Sly Fishing Outfitters: https://slyfishingoutfitters.com/

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb interview Andrew McNeece of Bluff Line Media. Andrew is the owner and lead creative at Bluff Line Media and an educator at Bentonville Schools.  Since 2018, Andrew has produced many short films, including "Ozarks on the Fly Series," "The Art of Fly Fishing," and "A Cure for Cabin Fever." He and his team recently created "UNDAMMED: A Buffalo River Adventure," which celebrates America's First National River on the year of its 50th Anniversary. In this interview, Andrew and The Dads discuss: 

-creating a fly fishing media channel
-telling stories through film
-fly fishing the Ozarks
-the amazing people you meet through fly fishing
-starting a side hustle as a school teacher
-being a new dad and telling stories for them
and much more. 

Mentioned in this episode:
Bluff Line Media Website: https://www.blufflinemedia.com/
Bluff Line YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BluffLINEMedia
Watch UNDAMMED: A Buffalo River Adventure: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/undammed
Follow Bluff Line on Instagram @blufflinemedia

Also mentioned:
Sly Fishing Outfitters: https://slyfishingoutfitters.com/
Pigeon River Outfitters: https://www.pigeonriveroutfittersnc.com/
Anadromous Fly Company: https://www.aflyco.com/

In this episode: 

- Building and designing a fly tying/recording studio
- Smallmouth bass fishing on the fly
- Doing all the research on how to catch a fish and still coming up broke
- Asking for help with fishing/parenting

Big shoutout to our friend Matt for getting us on the smallies. Check him out on Instagram: @wnc_on_the_fly

Mentioned in this episode:
-Pigeon River Outfitters: https://www.pigeonriveroutfittersnc.com/
-Anadromous Fly Company: https://www.aflyco.com/
-Sly Fishing Outfitters: https://slyfishingoutfitters.com/

In this episode, after reviewing some recent fishing adventures, Joshua and Caleb review their first year as a podcast. They discuss: 

-recent fly fishing adventures and the traveling fly box
-starting a podcast with no expectations
-their favorite episodes
-their favorite guests
-the Dads on the Fly community
-where Dads on the Fly is headed in the future
-and more

Mentioned in this episode:
-Traveling Fly Box:  
-Cameron Booth: https://youtu.be/LoUO_8flPHY
-Fish Hands Franky: https://youtu.be/7pPgb9I_6yg

Pigeon River Outfitters: https://www.pigeonriveroutfittersnc.com/
Sly Fishing Outfitters: https://slyfishingoutfitters.com/

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb sit down with Jacob Rash of the NCWRC. Jacob is the Coldwater Research Coordinator for NC, meaning he spends most of his time thinking about and working with trout. We discuss: 

-Jake's story of becoming a trout biologist
-the issues facing trout in NC
-the immaculate native North Carolina brook trout
-NC trout fishing regulations and the whys behind them
-how better understanding trout has made Jake a better fisherman
-how we can better protect trout in NC

We had a blast geeking out with Jake about trout and where they live!

Mentioned in this episode:
https://www.ncwildlife.org/
https://www.ncwildlife.org/Learning/Species/Fish/Trout/Trout-Fishing

Also Mentioned:
Sly Fishing Outfitters: https://slyfishingoutfitters.com/
Pigeon River Outfitters: https://www.pigeonriveroutfittersnc.com/

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb interview Jesse Males of Backwater Fly Fishing. They discuss: 

-Jesse's beginnings in the fly fishing industry, leaving the normal to embrace the unknown.
-Living and starting a fly fishing guide service in Costa Rica
-Raising sons in the Costa Rican Jungle
-Starting an international guide service
-Fly Tying and the mistakes beginners make
-Creating award-winning fly fishing films
-How faith has shaped Jesse's life and all of his adventures in the fly fishing industry

Mentioned in this episode: 

Jesse Males:
Instagram: @backwaterflyfishing
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BackwaterFlyFishing
Website: https://backwaterflyfishing.com/
Guide Service: https://www.506outdoors.com/
Vote for one of Jesse's films at: https://www.flyfilmfest.com/stimmies/

Also Mentioned:
Sly Fishing Outfitters: https://slyfishingoutfitters.com/
Pigeon River Outfitters: https://www.pigeonriveroutfittersnc.com/
Anadromous Fly Company: https://www.aflyco.com/

April Vokey needs little introduction to the fly fishing podcast community. Hosting one of the largest fly fishing podcasts as well as being the membership coordinator for Anchored Outdoors, she has developed a passion for teaching and empowering anglers around the globe. In this episode, she shares with us her story of falling in love with fishing, starting Anchored Outdoors, and how being a mom has influenced her perspective of everything.

Find April online:

https://anchoredoutdoors.com/

https://www.instagram.com/aprilvokey/

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In this episode, Joshua and Caleb recap some of their most recent fly fishing adventures and interview some special people in their life. They discuss: 

-What really matters on a fishing trip.
-Taking Foster (Joshua's 10-year-old son) on his first wading trip in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
-Adventures behind the vise
-Taking their mom on he first fly fishing float trip
-Battling mother nature
and much more!

Mentioned in this episode:

Sly Fishing Outfitters: https://slyfishingoutfitters.com/

Pigeon River Outfitters: https://www.pigeonriveroutfittersnc.com/

Anadromous Fly Company: https://www.aflyco.com/

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb recap their recent family vacation with the entire Simmons clan. They discuss: 

-How they vacation a little different than most people.
-Fly fishing right in the middle of a local park
-Kids catching their first fish.
-Fly fishing and tying adventures
and much more!

Mentioned in this episode:
Pigeon River Outfitters: https://www.pigeonriveroutfittersnc.com/
Anadromous Fly Company: https://www.aflyco.com/

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb interview Steve Haigh of the Destination Angler Podcast. They cover the following topics: 

- Starting a podcast.
- Fishing with kids.
- Getting started in fly fishing
- Great stories of conversations with some of the greatest anglers around the world.
- Connecting our faith with fly fishing. 

Check out Steve and his podcast wherever you get your podcasts or on his website at:
-https://destinationangler.libsyn.com/

Also mentioned in this podcast, check out some of our sponsors:
-Pigeon River Outfitters: https://www.pigeonriveroutfittersnc.com/
-Anadromous Fly Company: https://www.aflyco.com/

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb sit down together to discuss the following: 

- reviewing some of their recent adventures in some of their favorite local streams (including seeing a hellbender)
-Choosing the right fly. Our thought process behind it
-Update on Joshua's adventures behind the vise and dealing with frustrations in fly tying
-Upcoming summer vacations for the brothers and intentionally resting
-Upcoming plans for the podcast

Mentioned in this episode: 

-Dads on the Fly Instagram: @Dadsonthefly
-Dads on the Fly website: https://www.dadsonthefly.com/
-Pigeon River Outfitters: https://www.pigeonriveroutfittersnc.com/
-Anadromous Fly Company: https://www.aflyco.com/
-Davidson River Outfitters: https://www.davidsonflyfishing.com/
-Fly Fishing Insider Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fly-fishing-insider-podcast-ffip/id1454468777

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb interview Cameron Booth of Tailwalkers Adventure Company. Cameron grew up loving fishing and then became a professional golfer. Through his travels in golf and chasing fish along the way, he grew to love angling as much as golf. When life threw him a curveball, and he was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, he chose to fight and then found that the water has healing powers. He has now started his own fly fishing adventure company, which has taken off near Salt Lake City, Utah. 

Check Cameron out at: 

https://tailwalkersadventureco.com/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQEr5ubQ4Gr1pjKmITVJXhg/featured

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tailwalkersadventureco

Instagram: @tailwalkersadventureco

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb interview Jason Marquardt and JEB Hall of Davidson River Outfitters. Topics in this episode include: 

- Life at the fly shop
-Chasing fish in blue linesF
-Falling in love with Western NC fishing
-Fly tying
-Writing about fishing

and much more. 

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb talk about some of their recent adventures on the river. Included in this episode:

-Participating in a river clean up with our kids
-Fishing our home waters
-Embracing the short trips
-Joshua's Adventures Behind the Vice
-Catching your first fish on a fly you tie
-Chasing smallmouth bass...and failing
-We're so blessed
-How to teach our kids gratitude

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb interview one of the owners of Trout Thirty, Justin Bruce. Trout Thirty is a trout fishing apparel company that started two years ago amid the pandemic. Justin tells his story of why they started Trout Thirty and how he plans to make the most of his time with his children outdoors. 

https://www.troutthirty.com/

Use discount code "flydads" at checkout. 

Joshua and Caleb interview New York Times best-selling author David Coggins in this episode. Like Joshua and Caleb, David has developed an obsession with fly fishing and has written about it in several places, including his most recent book "The Optimist: A Case For The Fly Fishing Life." In this episode, David shares his fly fishing journey, why he chose to write about fishing, his writing process, and much more. 

The Optimist Book - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1982152508/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_AMZF0Z2QSVHQCQ4H1DZE

David's Blog - https://thecontender.co/

Instagram - @davidrcoggins

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb discuss Joshua's recent completion of grad school and relate it to how they learn as anglers and fathers. 

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb recap the 2024 father-son retreat at Lake Logan in Western, NC. Six dads and their sons came for an epic weekend of time on the water and intentional time together. This weekend has become one of our favorite things to do with Dads on the Fly, and you'll hear why in this episode. We also recap some recent fun on the water with our own family and friends.

Our dad's new book: https://a.co/d/6BHVO7H

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In this episode, Joshua and Caleb interview the owners of River Rat, the fly fishing raft company that Joshua and Caleb chose for their recent raft purchase. We discuss what it's been like to build and design a great fishing raft, how to take your kids fishing on a raft, and so much more. 

Check River Rat out online at https://riverratusa.com/ or on Instagram @riverratus. 

In this week's episode, Joshua and Caleb recap their spring break week, spending time with their families. Caleb unpacks his family's camping trip. Joshua discusses several day trips with his kids. And the dads discuss what it means to be truly present with your kids. 

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb chat with Frank Ciccone, or @FishHandsFranky as he is known online. They talk about what it has been like for Frank to get into fly fishing, the how and why behind Frank's YouTube channel, and some behind-the-scenes stories of their recent fly fishing trip in Wyoming. 

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb recap their recent fishing adventure to Wyoming. Hear about their adventures (or shall we say misadventures) in air travel. Both segments of this episode come from the midst of their travel home from Wyoming. On location in the Salt Lake City airport and driving down I-26. 

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb interview Jim Klug, Founder and Director of Operations for Yellow Dog Fly Fishing. Yellow Dog are the experts in fly fishing destination travel. Jim goes into great detail with Joshua and Caleb about all things fly fishing, including:  

-his journey into fly fishing
-the secrets to the success of Yellow Dog
-planning your destination fly fishing adventure
-planning fly trips as dads
-his views on where the fly fishing industry is heading
-tips for dads in this day and age

and so much more. 

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb interview Howie Fischer (@howardtheduck23 on Instagram) about his journey into fly fishing. We also take a deep dive into Howie's Fly Tying Journey, which he has begun to master in the last few years. Learn some tips and tricks for getting started behind the vise and more in this episode. 

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb try to define their whys. Looking at why you do what you do leads to a lot of reflection and allows you to evaluate whether your efforts are truly worth it. We look at why we fish, we do a podcast, why we bought a boat, and why we make the decisions we do as parents. Hopefully, this episode will inspire you to reflect on your whys. 

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb take a look at some of their favorite fishing hacks that they have picked up over the years. Hopefully, these will help save you time on the water and save some money in your wallet. They also catch up on more of Joshua's adventures behind the vise and what it's been like going to the fly shop to buy material for the first time: that overwhelming feeling when you're not sure what you need. And then they wrap the episode with a new Dad Hack that Joshua learned this weekend. 

In this episode of Dads On The Fly, Joshua and Caleb discuss a variety of topics, including: 

- recapping the guide series
- recent fly fishing trips
- Is it ever ok to say no to fishing?
- Joshua's adventures behind the vise (new fly tying segment)
- engaging with the fly fishing community

Enjoy these and the other ramblings of Joshua and Caleb in this week's episode. 

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb interview fly shop manager Chad Fouts. Chad has years of experience fly fishing in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park and guiding float trips in east Tennessee. This episode is full of great tips and tricks for successful days in the park or on many of the main rivers in Tennessee. 

In this episode, David Perry from Southeastern Fly in Murfreesboro, TN joins us to talk about his fishing journey from the smokies to middle Tennessee. He now hosts guided fishing trips on his drift boat for several different species and uses his other time to teach incredible trips and tricks through his podcast.

Learn more about David and check out his podcast online:

southeasternfly.com

https://www.podpage.com/southeastern-fly/

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In this episode, Joshua and Caleb interview Doug McElvy of Mountain Fly Anglers and discuss taking your kids fishing and some great fishing spot in Western NC. 

In Part 2 of our guide series, Joshua and Caleb interview the owner of Due South Outfitters, Max Beck. Due South Outfitters is a fly fishing guide service and fly shop in Boone, NC. Max gives great insight into the fly fishing scene in the high country and delves into some of the secrets to their shop's success. Check them out at https://www.duesouthoutfitters.com/. 

In the first part of our Guide Series, Joshua and Caleb interview one of the owners from the Tuckaseegee Fly Shop, Bobby Bennett. Bobby discusses the ups and downs of owning a fly shop and being a fly fishing guide. 

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb discuss all things guide-related. They discuss when and how to choose a guide, your expectations with a guide, and what they hope for when fishing with a guide. 

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb recap the week (some raft DIY and Joshua ties a fly) and dive into some hot fly fishing topics. We cover things such as taking care of the water, realistic expectations for fishing, fishing and social media, and everyone's favorite hot topic: spot burning. 

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb discuss all the amazing fly fishing-related items they got for Christmas. They reflect on two recent fly fishing float trips. Then they discuss all they hope to accomplish in fly fishing in 2022. As always it's mixed in amongst their humor and antics. 

This episode was a lot of fun. Joshua and Caleb take time to interview their wives on what it's like being married to a fly angler. Hear funny stories, a game of "What's that fly-fishing term" and more. 

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb discuss how they grow their craft of fly fishing. 

We have officially added a boat to our fly fishing arsenal. In this episode, Joshua and Caleb discuss all the research that went into their investment in a fly fishing raft. They then describe and share their experience of their maiden voyage on their new raft. 

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb sit down with Ray Sugg, recently coined by NC Wildlife Magazine as "The Man of a Thousand Streams." Ray has been fly fishing for trout in Western NC since the 80s. He recently accomplished his goal of catching trout on the fly in 1,000 different North Carolina streams. In Part 2, we ask Ray about some of his best fishing stories, some of his favorite places he's been, and what tactics he uses to catch fish in so many new areas. 

James Garrettson has been consumed with fly fishing since he was 10 years old. At 14 years old he was the youngest employee at his local Orvis. In this episode, we dive into James passion for fly fishing and how it has led him to becoming one of the premiere guides in New Mexico.

Learn more about About Trout and James by checking out their website, YouTube channel and socials:

https://www.abouttrout.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@AboutTrout

https://www.instagram.com/about.trout/

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Joshua and Caleb sit down with Ray Sugg in this episode, recently coined by NC Wildlife Magazine as "The Man of a Thousand Streams." Ray has been fly fishing for trout in Western NC since the 80s. He recently accomplished his goal of catching trout on the fly in 1,000 different North Carolina streams. Joshua and Caleb discuss with Ray how he achieved such a feat and some history of NC trout fishing and more in part 1 of their interview with Ray. 

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb discuss their most recent quick trips fly fishing and how they handle other anglers on the river. Enjoy!

With the holiday season approaching, Joshua and Caleb talk through their wish lists regarding fly fishing. And this isn't just a wish list of items they want, but places they wish to go, people they with to fish with, and more.