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Elliot Milner from Sawtooth Adventure Company joins us this week on the Fly Guides Podcast. Elliot is a young man who has decided to embrace the life of a fly guide at an early age. His story is inspiring and something many of us wished we would have taken a shot at. He's an up and coming guide on a beautiful river in Idaho. Take a listen and enjoy the conversation.

Follow him on Instagram at @idaho.on.the.fly

Welcome to another episode of the Fly Guides podcast. In this episode we talk with Matt Martin of Ontario, Canada about his guiding experience north of the American border. Matt is a great guide who fishes the Lake Huron basins of water for Small Mouth Bass, Pike, and Lake Run Steelhead. Matt moved from part time to full time guide during the pandemic and now runs and operates his own guide service. Find him at www.smoothriver.ca or on Guidebook.io

We speak this week with Jason McReynolds of flyingsoho.com about his pursuit of trophy fish on the Holston and Watauga Rivers in eastern Tennessee. It's another wild conversation about life on the water pursuing huge fish on rivers in the waters along the Eastern rivers of America. Jump in and give us a follow!

We talk this week with Ben Roberson from guidebookco.com about his life as a guide, and how guiding led him to an innovation in the industry to help others build and manage their business. It's another great conversation about life on the water and how the challenges of keeping up with client emails, phone calls and bookings led Ben into an entirely new place of the Tech Space. Visit Ben's great idea at guidebookco.com

A fantastic episode with Austin Conrad from Virginiatrophyguides.com . In this episode we discuss his love of fishing for Musky on the fly and Small Mouth bass in Virginia. Austin is our first non-trout guide and has a fascinating story about how he fell in love with warm water trophy fish! Enjoy the episode.

Today we speak with Isaiah Smith from the Roaring Fork Valley. We talk about his unique love for fishing and guiding and his life as a guide both in the Glenwood and Aspen area as well as his new adventure fishing salt water species in New Orleans. It's a great conversation about fishing, guiding and the love of a sport.

We talk to Damsel Fly Fishing guide Kara Tripp from Bozeman, Montana about her life guiding, her experiences around the world in Chile, Argentina, Russia and California. We learn how she became a fishing guide and what it has been like to be a pioneer in the space as a woman. The conversation ranges from soiled handkerchiefs to the challenges of guiding. Enjoy the conversation and be sure to check out Damselflyfishing.com

Today we talk with Shelby Massey, head guide from Hookers Fly Shop in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. We talk about the challenges of a freestone river, the finicky

nature of the Colorado and the beauty of the Roaring Fork valley. We learn about how Shelby fell in love with guiding and why teaching is his main passion in the sport. Enjoy a trip down some of the most amazing waters in Colorado and learn why fishing in the Roaring Fork Valley is as incredible as it is.

This episode we speak with legendary guide Kip Dean about his life of guiding on the Bighorn River in Fort Smith, Montana. We talk about loving a resource to death, struggling with the ethics of making a living and managing a river together for the long term - and as always tell a few stories along the way about funny, strange and good memories.

Learn how a guy from the midwest fell in love with fly fishing in places like the Driftless and Wyoming. Aaron Everitt interviews co-host Scott Nielsen about his experiences on the water and how he came to love a guided trip down a river.

Scott Nielsen interviews co-host Aaron Everitt to find out about his love of fly fishing and how he came to be interested in the stories of Fly Fishing guides around the world. We talk Sheridan, Wyoming and the Green River - along with a discussion about his home waters of the Roaring Fork Valley

Join in as Scott and Aaron introduce you to a new show that is dedicated to telling the stories of the fly fishing guides on the waters around the world. Learn about them, their initial introductions to fly fishing and why the people who do the guiding are compelling!

This week we talk with Matt Koles from Truckee, California about his guiding on one of California's wild and beautiful rivers, The Truckee. We discuss his long career helping people find fish in this freestone water and how fishing in California is not for the faint of heart! Another great conversation about a beautiful river filled with larger than expected fish, adventure and the Northern California vibe one might expect on such a unique water.

We talk with https://www.lostsierraflyguide.com guide Matt Mccourtney about his adventures on the Middle Fork of the Feather River and the North Yuba river in California. It is a great conversation about a guid doing really unique things in the High Sierra mountains. Jump in and listen - I'm sure you will want to come join in on an adventure with Matt!

This week we talk to a young guide out of Utah who has built his own incredible guiding business. Logan Kellenberger of utahtroutfitters.com is a young guide making a living doing the sport he loves. He fishes the Provo, Weber and other amazing spots in Utah. Take a listen and hear about the upcoming generation in the sport of Fly Fishing.

Bryant Dunn is one of the more unique stories we have had the chance to talk about. He guides for incredible species in the Kingdom of Bhutan, Christmas Island and in Idaho. We talked for longer than normal because there was just so much to cover. Take a listen and look at what he has been doing to bring the sport of fly fishing to one of the remote corners of the globe. Himalayanflyfishing.com

We speak this week with Derick Roskelley from 801flyfishing.com about his passion for his home water, the lower Weber river. Derick loves fishing streamers and targeting big brown trout in this less than famous river in Utah and he's also a middles school teacher. His passion for the river he loves comes out in his discussions as well as in the story of how he got into guiding. You can hear his love for teaching and fly fishing and how he's married two things he loves into a lifestyle and career. Thanks as always for listening and enjoy this show about the passions of fly fishing and teaching and your hometown water.

Ken Arnett from www.deaddriftersflyfishing.com joins Scott and Aaron as they talk about the land of enchantment - New Mexico. We talk through all the amazing rivers that New Mexico has to offer and why fishing in this state is a well kept secret. Here's a hint - it's too hot for Scott.

This episode we talk with Nick LaToof who is a guide on the western slope of Colorado. He spends a great deal of time on the Gunnison River just below the Black Canyon. It's a legendary tail water and one that includes camping along the way. As a true guide and outfitter we discuss the challenges of overnighting with guests and the adventure that the western waters of Colorado provide. Enjoy the show!

This week we talk to Joe Davies of Milwaukee River Fly Fishing (flyfishmke.com) about his pursuit of small mouth bass, trout, Not Steelhead, and pike on this amazing fishery in Wisconsin. Joe is a former olympic skier and someone who would be an absolute blast to be on the water with. Take a listen and find out if this is going to be your next guided adventure!

Today, we are thrilled to have Brita Fordice on the show. She is a guide from Washington State who, through her love for tying flys, has become a product development designer and fly-tying creator for Rio products. Our conversation ranges from fishing for sea run bull trout to how learning to tie flys at the age of 10 with crow feathers and dog fur dubbing led her to a life of fly fishing and a chance to influence the sport she loves. Enjoy the conversation!

Today, we have one of our first conversations with a saltwater guide. James "Docky" Smith is a flats guide in the Bahamas. He has 30 years of guiding under his belt and has a passion and love for Long Island, Bahamas that is infectious. We hope you enjoy the show!

We speak with John Sindland, a guide from Fort Smith and the Board Chair of the Bighorn River Alliance. He is a wealth of knowledge about fly fishing but also a passionate advocate for the work that the Alliance is doing. John is one of our favorite guides to fish with and a good friend. Enjoy the show!

One of our favorites from last year is back, and she had quite a 2024. We discuss Kara's adventures all over the Americas last year - from fishing for huge trout in an Argentinan lake to hunting for Stag and fishing for peacock bass in Brazil - it was quite a year for one of the most fun guides you'll ever have the chance to hear from!

In the opening episode of season 2, we talk with Hale Harris, co-owner and guide from the Bighorn Trout Shop. We talk about how his long adventure in Montana has created an amazing life in Fort Smith as the operator of one of the river's great fly shops. Season 2 is off to a great start!

This morning, we speak with Evan Keene of Hatch Finders Outfitters from Livingston, Montana. Evan guides on the Yellowstone River and the waters of the Paradise Valley in Montana. Evan recently acquired Hatch Finders with his business partner and they are building a business doing something they love. Enjoy the show!

We have Isaiah Smith back on the show to talk about the upcoming season on the Colorado, his pursuit of his captain's license in New Orleans, and how the river has been fishing since we last spoke. Enjoy the episode!

We speak with Tom Ream from Thermopolis, Wyoming, today about a lesser-known section of the Bighorn River. Tom is a fly shop owner and family man who decided to give up the oil field life for one on the river. Enjoy the show!

In this week's episode, we talk to Todd Lansing from Adventure Sun Valley about his time on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River in Idaho. He describes his work on the river and their incredible offering of pampered camping. It seems like an amazing spot in the largest wilderness area in America. Todd has a great spirit about him and has a real passion for the river he guides. Enjoy the show!

In this episode, we speak with Ryan Johnston, the founder of Cast Hope - an amazing organization that helps underprivileged youth fall in love with fly fishing. Ryan is a fantastic guide with more than twenty years of experience, but his true passion in life now is building this amazing opportunity for people to connect with this beautiful sport. Listen in and we hope you enjoy the show!

Welcome to our first Video podcast! Today we talk to Chris Freeman of Emergerflyfishing.com . We met Chris at the Fly Fishing Show in Denver and immediately fell in love with his handmade fly fishing packs. We discuss our love for common waters in our hometown of Fort Collins, CO, and how he started making his amazing shoulder bags. Tune in and enjoy seeing our silly faces for the first time!

This week, we talk with John Lagow, a guide on the upper Mississippi in Minnesota. John also guides on the Arkansas in Colorado. John loves his home water, and you can hear how passionate he is about the fishery of America's most famous river. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did!

This episode is sponsored by Fishrubbers. America's original fly dryer.

www.fishrubbers.com

Today we speak with Noah Norwood a Guide out of the West Yellowstone area. Noah is a young man with an incredible love of the sport of fly fishing and has spent the last several years living in a trailer in the town of West Yellowstone getting to know the rivers in the park, as well as those outside of it. He guides for Madisonriveroutfitters.com

Enjoy the Show!

Another amazing episode - this time with Reid Parker, who is with Current Culture Fly in Richmond, VA. We talk about the amazing species that he is targeting, including Striped Bass, Long Nose Gar, and the Bowfin. Another amazing conversation!

https://currentculturefly.com

In todays episode we speak with Omar Gade of Denmark Fishing Lodge about fly fishing in Denmark. It is an amazing episode where we talk about this incredibly unique fishery where you can catch sea run trout on a dry fly in the ocean. You won't want to miss this one!

https://denmarkfishinglodge.com

We have quite a show for you this morning! We speak with Simon from Afloat Adventure in Colombia about the amazing opportunities that await in the jungles and oceans of an overlooked country. You won't want to miss his tales of fly fishing for peacock bass, vampire fish, and Tuna. It's a great episode, so have a listen!

This week, we speak with George Souhlaris, a guide for Bristol Bay Lodge in Alaska. This wide-ranging conversation is truly a walk through memory lane and a life of fishing and adventure. Enjoy the show.

Today's episode is amazing! Conway Bowman is a guide in San Diego who has made a career out of pursuing Mako Sharks in the Pacific Ocean off the shore of California. This is a fascinating conversation about pioneering the pursuit of a game fish in the sport of fly fishing. Enjoy the show!

Jack Mister is a guide on the Kenai River in Alaska. While the waters have changed over the years Jack describes the absolute beauty and prolific fishery that this wild water in Alaska is. Jack has a great sense of humor and would be a blast on the water to fish with. You can hear how the years of Alaska living have made him into a seasoned veteran on one of the most iconic rivers of all time. Enjoy the show!

What do fly fishing and world-class cooking have in common? Meet Joshua Schwartz. A former member of the French Laundry team and a fishing guide who learned how to combine both his love of fly fishing and cooking together. A fabulous conversation that covers why so many of us love this sport and see the connected artistry between life events and the water. Enjoy the episode!

Another amazing episode for you today. Hunter Derrick is someone we were connected with through Ryan Johnston at Cast Hope. Hunter is a guide on the upper Maddison at the Slide Inn with Kelly Galloup. This is an amazing story of transformation from a troubled high schooler to a world-class fly fishing guide. This was an incredibly touching story of how someone doing good for others can change the trajectory of a person's life. You will love listening to Hunter and finding out how life on the waters gave him hope and a career.

www.slideinn.com

follow Hunter on Instagram @hdflyfishing

You won't want to miss this one! We talk about fly fishing in Iceland with Sindri Hlíðar Jónsson, the owner and operator of www.fishpartner.com He talks about the amazing world of Icelandic fishing and the different species and terrain they are fishing in one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Follow Sindri at any of the following!

https://www.instagram.com/fishpartner/

https://www.instagram.com/sindrihlidar/
https://www.facebook.com/fishpartnericeland

In today's episode, we speak with Ben Pike of Northern Newfoundland about his guiding business and the waters of this remote Canadian province. Ben is a wonderful person to visit with, and we had the chance to learn about local shore lunches of Moose Meat and berries, and his hospitality. Ben loves his home waters and is an incredible advocate for the fishery.

1.709.638.4457

@newfoundland_river_zombie on Instagram

We kick off Season 3 with Trent Jones from Glenwood Springs Outdoors. He is also the director of Fly Life Media on Instagram and Facebook. We had a great conversation about his journey to the Western Slope of Colorado and fishing the Roaring Fork, Colorado, and other great waters on that side of the hills. Season 3 is off to a great start! Please review and share with friends!

https://www.glenwoodspringsoutdoors.com

https://www.flylifeproductions.com

As we prepare for season 3 of the show, we wanted to bring a special episode to you with our friend Ryan Johnston from Cast Hope. He has written a great new book called "Reel Salty," and the stories and conversations in this one were too good to save until the start of the season.

Hope you enjoy it, and we will see you starting in March for season 3 of the Fly Guides Podcast!

If you are interested in Ryan's book, here's a quick link.

https://www.rjsflytrips.com/reel-salty-book/

Today, we talk with François Bietry from France, who was just finishing up his season in Patagonia. This was a special conversation with someone who adores the sport of Fly Fishing and has made a life centered around it. François had just come off the water and hadn't even had time to take his waders off before we jumped into the conversation. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did!

https://linktr.ee/francois_fly_fishing

Despite my absolute fumbling of the intro, our conversation with Jeff Lattig of Living Water Guides from Montana was another fantastic one. This time, we talk about the Missouri River outside of Helena, Montana, and the largest river of the Great Plains. We had a great time visiting with Jeff about his journey from the East Coast to Big Sky Country. His love of the Mo is really apparent. We hope you love this conversation as much as we did. If you ever want to fish with Jeff in the Land of the Giants, check out his website below:

livingwaterguide.com

After a quick trip into Greenville, my curiosity about the waters and landscape went into overdrive. One night, doomscrolling at the hotel, I ran across John's profile and knew we had to get him on the show. This is a great discussion about the Smoky Mountains and the wide array of rivers within, as John says, a good "cup of coffee." The South continues to grow on me as a place of intrigue for fly fishing, so we wanted to spend some time finding out just what it is that makes this place so special to so many anglers.

https://www.haresearflyfishing.com/

Kara is back for Season 3! This time we talk Argentina, Chile, Montana, the troubles of a terrible snow pack in the west, and a host of other fun topics. As always, Kara is a robust conversationalist and one of our favorites to talk to. She was also just nominated as one of the top 20 guides in the nation by USA Today. You can vote for her to win the contest.

https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/best-fly-fishing-guide/

Enjoy the show!

Dave Davis specializes in teaching vacationers how to fly fish the Carolina waters. He works the sound by stalking and wading for Redfish and other ocean species. We had another great conversation about a unique niche in the fly fishing space. We loved his idea of allowing dads on vacation to get a few hours of escape to do something they love and still be with their friends and family.

Learn more about Dave and his program at his website:

https://ogflyfishobx.com/