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| Exploring Wild Places: Alaska and Argentina with Bob White & Steve Ramirez | 06 Nov 2025 | 01:28:37 | |
Our destination is wild Alaska and wondrous Argentina, two of the world's premier fly-fishing frontiers. For most anglers, a trip like this is once in a lifetime—so which do you choose? To help us decide, we've brought together two men who know these waters well. Bob White is a renowned sporting artist, author, and former guide who for 40 years has led anglers from Alaska to Patagonia. Joining him is his good friend Steve Ramirez—Marine Corps veteran, writer, and author of the acclaimed Casting Series. Together, Bob and Steve share their experiences and reflections on two unforgettable destinations—and what these wild places teach us about fly fishing and life. With host Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes. Become a subscriber Contact Bob White: https://www.bobwhitestudio.com/ Instagram @BobWhiteStudio Facebook @bob.white.184 Contact Steve Ramirez: https://www.steveramirezauthor.com/ Facebook @steve.ramirez.39 Instagram @SteveRamirezAuthor Destination Angler Podcast: Please check out our Sponsors: The #1 Mapping Resource for Trout Anglers. Podcast listeners can try one month of TroutRoutes PRO for FREE by clicking the link in the episode description. Explore 50,000 trout streams with TroutRoutes today. Get 1 Month Free Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes Where science and performance meet. Check out the full lineup of floatants, line dressings, and sighter waxes at www.highndryfishingproducts.com Facebook @highndryfishingproducts Instagram @highndryfishing Crafting world-class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget. Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh@DestinationAnglerPodcast.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded Sep 25, 2025 | |||
| Cracking the Code on Penns Creek, Part 2 with Tess Weigand | 23 Oct 2025 | 00:55:50 | |
Our destination is the legendary Penns Creek in central Pennsylvania—Part 2—with Team USA world champion angler and guide Tess Weigand. Tess unleashes a flood of hard-won tips from years of guiding and competing to help you crack the code on one of the most technical trout streams in the East. We dive into the chaos of the Green Drake hatch, Tess's go-to fly patterns, how to handle the crowds, read tricky currents, and stay calm when "everything is hatching at once." It's a masterclass in patience, stealth, and observation—with lessons stretching from Montana to Norway. Stick around to the end when Tess shares a moving story about her gold-medal moment with Team USA in Idaho—and what it really meant to her. With host Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes. Become a subscriber Destination Angler on YouTube Contact Tess: Instagram @tessweigand Facebook @tess.weigand/ Destination Angler Podcast: Please check out our Sponsors: Crafting world-class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget. Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing The #1 Mapping Resource for Trout Anglers. Podcast listeners can try one month of TroutRoutes PRO for FREE by clicking the link in the episode description. Explore 50,000 trout streams with TroutRoutes today. Get 1 Month Free Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes Where science and performance meet. Check out the full lineup of floatants, line dressings, and sighter waxes at www.highndryfishingproducts.com Facebook @highndryfishingproducts Instagram @highndryfishing Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh@DestinationAnglerPodcast.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded Sep 18, 2025 | |||
| Hooked on Rainbows in Alaska with Zach Nemelka | 03 Jul 2025 | 01:12:42 | |
Our destination is the remote backcountry of Bristol Bay, Alaska—where the bears are fat, the rainbows are wild, and the guides row, cook, clean, and occasionally yank a size 8 hook out of their own finger. Joining me is Zach Nemelka with Hooked on Alaska. Zach grew up in Utah, but has been coming to Alaska since he was 5. After a stint in college, he moved for Alaska to specialize in multi-day backcountry float trips for giant rainbow trout. What's it like to float 60 miles of wilderness chasing trophy rainbows, dodge 1,000-pound Alaskan brown bears, and endure the wild weather makes Alaska, Alaska? Stick around for a too close for comfort bear charge, a 60-fish day, and the tale of "Jules"—a 28-inch rainbow with a Dalai Lama stuck in his lip. With host Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes. Become a subscriber Destination Angler on YouTube Contact Zach: https://hookedonalaska.net/ Destination Angler Podcast: Please check out our Sponsors: Crafting world-class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget. Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing Podcast listeners can try one month of TroutRoutes PRO for FREE by clicking the link in the episode description. Explore your water with TroutRoutes today. Get 1 Month Free Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear. Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh@DestinationAnglerPodcast.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded June 17, 2025 | |||
| Brook Trout Wisdom in Shenandoah National Park with Harry Murray | 24 Feb 2022 | 01:01:27 | |
Our destination is beautiful Shenandoah National Park for mountain Brook trout with 60-year fly fishing veteran, Harry Murray, Murray's Fly Shop, Edinburg VA. Virginia has over 3,500 miles of trout streams, and the Shenandoah Valley and surrounding mountains are loaded with brook trout. With 79,000 acres of protected wilderness area, prolific hatches, and dozens and dozens of steams to choose from, the Park is where to go for scenery, solitude and wild brookies. Harry opened his fly shop in 1962, the same year he received his pharmacy degree. He ran both the fly shop and the pharmacy out of the same building for many years. Harry's written 17 books on fly fishing and developed over 30 fly patterns that are staples for anglers chasing trout and smallmouth everywhere. His articles have appeared in many national fly-fishing magazines, and he does a podcast of his own on fishing conditions in his neck of the woods. Harry shares his "feeding stations" approach for sizing up trout streams, great stories of Art Flick, Dave Whitlock, and Lee Perkins, tips on how to scout out your own fly-fishing adventure in the Park, and important hatches and flies you need to be aware of. So, let's listen in as Harry shares his wisdom about trout fishing in this beautiful part of the world! With Host, Steve Haigh Pictures and top fly patterns from Harry @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook Murray's Fly Shop
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Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or where ever you get your podcasts Recorded Jan 13, 2021. Episode 59. Music on the show by A Brother's Fountain, "Hitch Hike-Man". Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/ | |||
| Ranching & Guiding on Nelson's Spring Creek Part II with Jacquie & Tucker Nelson | 10 Feb 2022 | 00:58:58 | |
Our destination is Livingston, Montana for Part II on Nelson's Spring Creek with expert anglers, guides, and ranchers, Jacquie and Tucker Nelson. Nelson's offers an exceptional fly-angling experience in the heart of Paradise Valley, one of the West's most iconic destinations. In this episode, Jacquie and Tucker take us into the world of the ranching life, bear encounters, pet deer, thoughts on picking a guide, funny things clients do, and why they're not selling at any price! Bonus: stories of Tucker's great, great, great grandfather who homesteading Paradise Valley and a great story about the famous Joe Brooks who taught the Nelson's how to fly fish. And a listener profile on a 29" trout from the Green River. With Host, Steve Haigh Pictures and top fly patterns from Jacquie and Tucker @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook Nelson's Guides & Flies:
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Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or where ever you get your podcasts Recorded Jan 7, 2021. Episode 58. Music on the show by A Brother's Fountain, "Hitch Hike-Man". Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
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| An American Treasure: Nelson's Spring Creek Part 1 with Jacquie & Tucker Nelson | 27 Jan 2022 | 01:01:15 | |
Our destination is Livingston, Montana, and Nelson's Spring Creek with expert anglers, guides, and ranchers, Jacquie and Tucker Nelson. Nelson's offers an uncrowded and intimate experience in the heart of Paradise Valley, one of the West's most iconic destinations. Here you will find abundant trout, prolific hatches, and need I say educated fish. No question, anglers need to bring their A-game. Nelson's was established in the 1880s by Tucker's great, great, great grandfather who homesteaded this area after the civil war. In fact, Tucker was raised here on the ranch and is a 5th generation Nelson. Today Nelson's is a thriving cattle ranch that just happens to have one of the best spring creeks in the world. He and his wife, Jacquie, work the ranch, run the fly shop and guide clients on the stream and throughout the region under their guiding business, Nelson's Guides & Flies. If you looking for some of the most spectacular scenery in the west and challenging fishing in the West, then stick around as we do a deep dive into the technical aspects spring creek fishing and the ranching life. With Host, Steve Haigh Pictures and top fly patterns from Jacquie and Tucker @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook Nelson's Guides & Flies:
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Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or where ever you get your podcasts Recorded Jan 7, 2021. Episode 57. Music on the show by A Brother's Fountain, "Hitch Hike-Man". Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/ | |||
| Redfish Heaven, Texas style with Steve Branch & Joe Sneed, Bay Flats Lodge | 13 Jan 2022 | 01:11:50 | |
Our destination is the middle Texas coast for trophy Redfish with expert guides and fly anglers, Steve Branch & Joe Sneed, Bay Flats Lodge. Bay Flats Lodge is an all-inclusive hunting and fishing lodge on San Antonio Bay. What was started in 1998 with a doublewide trailer on a dry patch of ground is now one of the largest fishing lodges on the Texas coast. Wild and remote, the middle Texas coast is a unique and incredible fishery. With 100,000 acres of protected national wildlife shoreline, multiple bays and estuaries to explore, and incredible biodiversity, this is one of America's top destinations for hunting big redfish on the fly. Steve Branch grew up hunting and fishing in the Big Thicket of Southeast Texas. He is a pharmacist by trade but a redfish guide at heart and has been fishing these waters for nearly 30 years. Joe Sneed, grew up in Alice Texas where he started saltwater fishing at an early age. He's been fishing these waters all of his life. With Host, Steve Haigh About Joe Sneed, Steve Branch, and Bay Flats Lodge
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Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or where ever you get your podcasts Recorded Dec 30, 2021. Episode 56. Music on the show by A Brother's Fountain, "Hitch Hike-Man". Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/ | |||
| Cutthroat Mecca: Jackson Hole, Wyoming with Scott Sanchez and Howard Cole | 29 Dec 2021 | 01:15:18 | |
Our destination is Jackson, Wyoming, and the famed Snake River. And our guests are two industry icons and world-renown fly tiers, Scott Sanchez and Howard Cole, JD High Country Outfitters. If you could pick a perfect spot to open a fly shop, Jackson Hole just might just be at top of the list. The number and variety of fly fishing opportunities in this area are astounding, not to mention the scenery. Scott and Howard have written hundreds of articles, invented dozens of innovative fly patterns, and have won numerous industry awards. Here they cover all the key rivers and access points, the history of Jackson Hole, cutthroat migration patterns, the "one fly" competition, and why the Snake is a great place to catch a native Cutthroat on a dry. Stick around for the back half of the show as these master fly tiers describe their process for inventing new patterns. Bonus: Flat Creek and the National Elk Refuge will challenge the best of anglers. With Host, Steve Haigh About Scott Sanchez and Howard Cole
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Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or where ever you get your podcasts Recorded Dec 13, 2021. Episode 55. Music on the show by A Brother's Fountain, "Hitch Hike-Man". Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/ | |||
| Smallmouth Pioneers on the Menominee River with Tim Landwehr | 16 Dec 2021 | 01:07:00 | |
Our destination is De Pere, Wisconsin, and the Menominee River with Tim Landwehr of Tight Lines Fly Fishing Co. In case you didn't know, the warm water game is exploding, and the Menominee River in Northern Wisconsin may just be the best smallmouth bass fishery you've never heard of. Unless of course, you're from Wisconsin, where it's pretty much legendary. Tim and his crew have pioneered western-style, drift boat fly-fishing turning a relatively unknown wilderness river into a top Smallmouth destination. Tim shares some great stories of fishing with the likes of Lefty Kreh and Dave Whitlock, the evolution of the smallmouth game, and his fight to save the Menominee from a highly toxic sulfide mine. Tim has been featured on ESPN Outdoors, OLN, Outdoor adventures, and even a Meateaters Das Boat episode. He's a frequent speaker at clubs and events and has hosted the Midwest Sportsman TV show. And, he's the Co-Author of the best-selling book called, Smallmouth: Modern Fly Fishing Methods, Tactics, and Techniques. With Host, Steve Haigh About Tim Landwehr
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Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or where ever you get your podcasts Recorded Dec 1, 2021. Episode 54. Music on the show by A Brother's Fountain, "Hitch Hike-Man". Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/ | |||
| Moments of Addiction on Utah's Alpine Lakes with Ryan Kelly | 02 Dec 2021 | 01:13:01 | |
Our destination is Flaming Gorge near Dutch John, Utah, and the incredible alpine lakes and streams that blanket the high country with guest, expert fly angler, guide, and videographer Ryan Kelly, known on social media as the @GreenRiverFlyFisher. Few anglers know about the hundreds of alpine lakes and streams in this area, yet for those anglers willing to do a little hiking, the opportunities are endless for backcountry Rainbows, Cutts, Grayling, even Tiger Trout, some topping 20". A little bit about Ryan, he has been fishing the Flaming Gorge Area for 40 years and worked in the fly fishing industry for 28. As a videographer, Ryan is highly sought after with clients such as Simms, FlyLords Magazine, and many of the local businesses. You'll be blown away by the quality and creativity of his work. In his movie Escape, which is part of the 2021 Fly Fishing Film Tour, Ryan shares his personal battle with an autoimmune disease that forces him to stay in forced motion to escape the pain. This movie has some incredible and unique fly fishing footage. Ryan anticipates it being released soon for the general public. What's more, Ryan shares some great tips on creating "moments of addiction" with a camera. So grab your hiking boots and your camera and let's head into high country northern UT with Ryan Kelly! With Host, Steve Haigh About Ryan Kelly
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Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or where ever you get your podcasts Recorded Oct 24, 2021. Episode 53. Music on the show by A Brother's Fountain, "Hitch Hike-Man". Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/ | |||
| Living Atlantic Salmon in Newfoundland with David Hartlin | 18 Nov 2021 | 01:19:35 | |
Our destination is the Great Northern Peninsula of Newfoundland and our guest is expert guide and fly angler, David Hartlin, of David Hartlin Guiding. Few gamefish species have attracted the attention of the Atlantic Salmon which are known through the ages for their enormous strength and acrobatics. Lee Wulff established his Atlantic Salmon Fishing camp in this area in the 1930's and today, over 60% of the world's top Atlantic Salmon streams are right here. Newfoundland is THE place to go if you are looking for some head-shaking, hard running, tail-walking trophies. And David is just the guy to tell us about em. He's been guiding hunting and fishing trips in these parts since 1998. In fact, he grew up in this area, caught his first Atlantic Salmon when he was 8 years old, and used to skip school just to chase Atlantic Salmon. David also has a YouTube channel and his own podcast called The Guide Shack Chronicles. So take a deep breath as David tells us how to live and breathe Atlantic Salmon in Newfoundland! With Host, Steve Haigh About David Hartlin
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Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or where ever you get your podcasts Recorded Oct 14, 2021. Episode 52. Music on the show by A Brother's Fountain, "Hitch Hike-Man". Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/ | |||
| Chasing Tarpon in Everglades National Park with Jason Sullivan, Flamingo, Florida | 05 Nov 2021 | 01:03:05 | |
Our destination is Everglades National Park for trophy Tarpon and our guest is Jason Sullivan, Rising Tide Charters. The Everglades is a unique and diverse fishery with some of the best saltwater fly fishing in the world. From stalking the flats for Redfish and Snook to casting a fly to schools of rolling Tarpon, this fishery offers off-the-grid, year-round opportunities for the adventuresome angler. Jason has been fishing South Florida all his life and guiding for the past 10 years. He's an Orvis-endorsed guide and received the Orvis Saltwater Fly-Fishing Guide of the Year Award in 2018. Jason attended college on a baseball scholarship and played in the minors for 3 years. Jason covers the ins and outs of this incredible Tarpon fishery, techniques you need to know, plus the history of the area, conservation efforts, and infestation of Burmese Python in the Everglades. With Host, Steve Haigh About Jason Sullivan
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Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or where ever you get your podcasts Recorded Oct 7, 2021. Episode 51. Music on the show by A Brother's Fountain, "Hitch Hike-Man". Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/ | |||
| Climate Change and What We Can Do About It with Helen Neville, Trout Unlimited | 14 Oct 2021 | 01:12:12 | |
Today we have a special edition of the Destination Angler Podcast on a very important issue affecting our cold-water fisheries – climate change. Like many of you, over the past few years, I've been watching the news and hearing more and more about our climate. No matter where you stand on man-made or natural, it's hard to ignore things seem to be warming up, especially this past summer, which was the hottest summer on record. As I began to look into this I came across a report on the Impact of Global Warming on Trout in the Interior West that 50% of cutthroat trout habitat will be gone by 2080 if nothing is done. Can you imagine a world where half of our Cutthroat trout habitat is gone? To help us better understand climate change, our guests are Helen Neville, Senior Scientist, and Sara Porterfield, Water Policy Associate with Trout Unlimited. We debunk fact from fiction, the impact of our warming climate on our cold-water fisheries, and most importantly what we can do about it. With Host, Steve Haigh Climate Change Resources:
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| Legendary Trout on South Fork Snake River with Sage Unsworth | 19 Jun 2025 | 01:20:07 | |
Our destination is the legendary South Fork of the Snake River, a world-famous Blue-Ribbon fishery in eastern Idaho. Joining me is Sage Unsworth, regional fisheries biologist, expert angler, and fifth-gen Idahoan, who gives us the skinny on the South Fork from top to bottom covering the top sections anglers need to know about, selective trout strategies, and the science behind fish counts. Also, the controversial rainbow trout management program to conserve Yellowstone cutthroat, stories of squirrel-induced starvation, the dos and don'ts of fish handling, and why you can't be a jerk as a fisheries biologist. With host, Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes. Become a subscriber Destination Angler on YouTube Contact Sage: Sage.Unsworth@idfg.idaho.gov Destination Angler Podcast: Please check out our Sponsors: Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear. Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt Crafting world-class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget. Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing Podcast listeners can try one month of TroutRoutes PRO for FREE by clicking the link in the episode description. Explore your water with TroutRoutes today. Get 1 Month Free Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh@DestinationAnglerPodcast.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded May 29, 2025 | |||
| The South Platte River: lessons from a competition angler, with Russ Miller | 30 Sep 2021 | 01:13:56 | |
Today our destination is the South Platte River in Colorado and our guest is competition fly angler Russ Miller, Director of Marketing at Umpqua Feather Merchants. The South Platte is an extensive river system known for highly technical tailwater fishing that is sure the challenge the most experienced fly angler. Sections like the Dream Stream, 11 mile canyon, Spinney Mountain, Cheeseman Canyon, and Deckers have captured the imagination of anglers the world over who come here to test their skills against some of Colorado's most educated trout! Russ has worked in the industry for 16 years as a guide, fly shop junkie, and marketing guy for some big names like Sage, RIO, Fishpond, and now Umpqua Feather Merchants. He's also represented the US at 6 World Fly Fishing Championships. So buckle your seatbelts while Russ gives us the grand tour of the South Platte River along with stories and tips from his years as a competition angler! With Host, Steve Haigh About Russ Miller:
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Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or where ever you get your podcasts Recorded September 16, 2021. Episode 49. Music on the show by A Brother's Fountain, "Hitch Hike-Man". Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/ | |||
| Big Stripers on the Lower Sacramento River with Hogan Brown, Chico, California | 16 Sep 2021 | 01:12:27 | |
Our destination is trophy Striper fishing on the Lower Sacramento River, Chico, California with Hogan Brown, VP of Marketing for Loon Outdoors. The Lower Sac is prime water for hunting for big striped bass that can run 30, 40, 50 pounds, or more. In fact, Hogan shares a great story of a 50 pounder that broke his rod and explains why big Stripers may present THE toughest challenge for guides and anglers in freshwater. He's also a prolific author having written dozens of articles and blogs for magazines such as North West Fly fishing, South West Fly Fishing, California Fly Fisher, and Fly Fisherman Magazine. He's the founder of the California Bass Union and the host of the Barbless Fly Fishing podcast. So let's dive into the Lower Sac and find out what makes these big Stripers tick. With Host, Steve Haigh About Hogan Brown:
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Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or where ever you get your podcasts Recorded Aug 26, 2021. Episode 48. Music on the show by A Brother's Fountain, "Hitch Hike-Man". Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/ | |||
| Leadership and Fly Fishing on the Arkansas River with Greg Felt, ArkAnglers. | 02 Sep 2021 | 01:27:33 | |
Our destination is the Arkansas River in beautiful Colorado with expert fly angler, guide, and all-around fish whisperer, Greg Felt, owner of ArkAnglers fly shop, Salida and Buena Vista, Colorado. Spectacular scenery, 100 miles of public access and pocket water, Gold Medal status, and diverse hatches make the Arkansas THE fan favorite of Colorado anglers year after year. For over 30 years Greg has called the Arkansas River Valley his home. As a fly fishing guide, fly shop owner, and Chaffee County Commissioner, Greg is strong on technical knowledge and is deeply involved in water issues in the state. He was even appointed by the Governor to serve on the Colorado Water Conservation Board. Greg gives us a great rundown on all aspects of this freestone stream from its headwaters near Leadville to the tailwater below Pueblo, and lessons on leadership from his years as a float guide now turned conservationist. Bonus: alpine lakes and top tributaries plus Greg's top fly picks. With Host, Steve Haigh About Greg Felt:
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Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or where ever you get your podcasts Recorded Aug 18, 2021. Episode 47. Music on the show by A Brother's Fountain, "Hitch Hike-Man". Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/ | |||
| Fishing Spree Central Pennsylvania | 19 Aug 2021 | 01:05:33 | |
Our destination is Central Pennsylvania and my fishing spree through these world-famous limestone trout streams: Spring Creek, Fishing Creek, Penn's Creek, the Letort, Big Spring Creek, the Little Juniata, and Spruce Creek. Along the way, I was able to catch up with George Costa, manager of TCO Fly Shop, who gives us the low-down on top streams in and around State College, some tight-line nymphing tips, and strategies for summer conditions. Neil Sunday, Relentless Fly Fishing, Carlisle, PA to talk about our amazing day on the Letort. And Jonas Price, owner of the Feathered Hook, Coburn, PA. Always a hoot, Jonas shares an entertaining story or two along with warm weather strategies, his top fly picks, and why locally tied flies are the way to go. Bonus: Rocky, the "Legend of the Letort", shares a story or two from his 50 years of fishing the Letort Spring Creek and his infamous Ant pattern. Hope you enjoy these great people as much as I did. With Host, Steve Haigh Rocky's Ant Pattern: @DestinationAnglerPodcast (Facebook and Instagram) Our experts:
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Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or where ever you get your podcasts Recorded June 28 – July 8, 2021. Episode 46. Music on the show by A Brother's Fountain, "Hitch Hike-Man". Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/ | |||
| Fooling selective trout on the Beaverkill with Joe Rist, Trout Town Flies | 05 Aug 2021 | 01:12:37 | |
Our destination is the hallowed grounds of the Beaverkill River in the Catskills Mountains just a few hours north of New York City. Our guest is expert fly designer and guide, Joe Rist, owner of Trout Town Flies, Roscoe, NY. Considered the birthplace of American dry fly fishing, the Beaverkill is often called "the most celebrated trout stream in America". And for good reason. It's a freestone river, steeped in history with an incredible diversity of hatches, known for highly selective trout, creating some of the best technical dry fly fishing in the east. Joe is a 3rd generation angler who has spent most of his life plying these waters and developing creative and effective patterns that are deadly when those standard fly patterns just aren't fooling trout anymore. Stick around for the back half of the show as Joe gives us the low down on the Beaverkill from top to bottom and a master class in fly tying and technical fly-fishing skills. With Host, Steve Haigh About Joe Rist:
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Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or where ever you get your podcasts Recorded July 12, 2021. Episode 45. Music on the show by A Brother's Fountain, "Hitch Hike-Man". Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/ | |||
| Going deep into the Rio Grande Gorge with Nick Streit, Taos, NM | 22 Jul 2021 | 01:21:14 | |
Our destination is Taos, New Mexico, and the pristine Rio Grande River. Our guest is expert fly angler and guide, Nick Streit, owner of Taos Fly Shop. The Rio Grande is a rugged and unpressured river as it flows through the gorge just outside of Taos, NW. A great numbers fishery, the Rio Grande is designated one of America's Wild and Scenic Rivers where 50 to 100 fish days are possible. Nick got into the family business at an early age, guiding before he could even drive. By the age of 17, he was a member of the U.S. fly fishing team that took second place in the World Championships in Wales, of all places. In 2004 Nick re-opened the Taos Fly Shop originally started by his dad back in the early 1980s. Nick also enjoys photography and his work has been featured in publications such as Southwest Fly Fishing and New Mexico Magazine. So strap on your hiking boots if you love solitude, incredible scenery, and a physical challenge, cause we're going deep into the Rio Grande gorge. And be sure to listen to the very end cause Nick shares some great advice on what he calls "fishing deliberately" to improve catch rates. With Host, Steve Haigh About Nick Streit:
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Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or where ever you get your podcasts Recorded July 7, 2021. Episode 44. Music on the show by A Brother's Fountain, "Hitch Hike-Man". Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/ | |||
| Tailwater Trout on the Cumberland River with Hagan Wonn, Cumberland Troutfitters | 08 Jul 2021 | 01:07:55 | |
Our destination is the Cumberland River tailwater near Jamestown, Kentucky. Our guest is expert fly fishing guide Hagan Wonn, owner of Cumberland Troutfitters. For many of us, Kentucky and trout fishing doesn't exactly spring to mind … unless you've fished the Cumberland River below Wolf Creek dam. Here you will find a large and uncrowded tailwater system and world-class trout fishing. A self-described fishing bum, Hagan grew up in Kentucky and started guiding at age 19. Known around Lexington as the kid with "a fishing problem", Hagan started guiding clients with an Old Town Canoe and shares some funny stories about that. Hagan has a forestry degree from the University of Montana, where he studied and guided his way through college. He's been fishing the Cumberland River for over 20 years now and has been featured in a number of fly fishing publications and outdoor programs. Bonus: nearby Hatchery Creek, known for highly technical fishing and big fall migratory rainbows, up to 30"! With Host, Steve Haigh About Hagan Wonn:
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Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or where ever you get your podcasts Recorded June 24, 2021. Episode 43. Music on the show by A Brother's Fountain, "Hitch Hike-Man". Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/ | |||
| Backcountry Brook Trout in Smoky Mountain National Park with Rob Fightmaster | 24 Jun 2021 | 01:20:58 | |
Our destination is the Great Smoky Mountain National Park with author and expert backcountry fly fishing guide, Rob Fightmaster, Fightmaster Fly fishing, Townsend, Tennessee. The Smokies are backcountry angler's dream with over 800 miles of trout streams with the higher elevations holding native Brook Trout and the lower elevations wild rainbows and browns. With over 30 years of experience, Rob is a self-described "mountain guide" specializing in backcountry angling in and around the Park. He was named One of the South's Best Fishing Guides" by Garden & Gun magazine, been featured USA Today, Southern Living, Forbes, and Fly Fish America. Currently, he's head instructor for Little River Outfitters Fly Fishing School. Rob explains what the top anglers are doing to catch more trout and covers tips on elevation, chest packs, wading boots, and top flies, plus a hair-raising story of being stalked by a bear. With Host, Steve Haigh About Rob Fightmaster:
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Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or where ever you get your podcasts Recorded June 10, 2021. Episode 42. Music on the show by A Brother's Fountain, "Hitch Hike-Man". Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/ | |||
| Dry Flies and Cutthroat Trout on the Elk River in British Columbia with Spencer Schey, Kootenay Fly Shop | 10 Jun 2021 | 00:59:09 | |
Our destination is Fernie, BC, and the famed Elk River with expert fly angler and guide, Spencer Schey, Kootenay Fly Shop. The Elk is a classic Cutthroat freestone stream deep in the heart of BC, known for drop-dead, gorgeous scenery, and miles and miles of pristine, wadable water. Word has it, the dry fly fishing is so good that nymphing is a four-letter word. And if you like to mix it up, the Bull Trout fishing is pretty darn spectacular as well. Spencer covers the Elk from top to bottom and makes the case for why a 3x tippet and a non-slip loop knot is THE way to go for chasing "snotty" Cutts in gin clear water. And with a nickname like Mountain Pig, Spencer is just the guide for off-the-beaten-path angling opportunities. One thing's for sure, you'll get a kick out of Spencer! With Host, Steve Haigh About Spencer Schey:
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Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or where ever you get your podcasts Recorded April 7, 2021. Episode 39. Music on the show by A Brother's Fountain, "Hitch Hike-Man". Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/ | |||
| Marlin and sailfish on the fly with Jake Jordan | 27 May 2021 | 01:17:49 | |
Our destination is a worldwide tour of billfish on the fly with Captain Jake Jordan, Jake Jordan's Fishing Adventures. Jake is a foremost expert in the world for Marlin, Sailfish, and Spearfish on the fly. Be it acrobatic Pacific Sailfish, or the king of 'em all, Blue Marlin with fighting speeds of over 60 mph, Jake is doing it on 20 lb. class tippet. He's is a well-known speaker, author, and consultant to rod, reel, and boating manufacturers where he's revolutionized the sport. He's been featured in dozens of sport fishing magazines and television shows and has traveled the world for 50 years where he's personally caught over 4,000. Jake operates lodges and trained crews in the Florida Keys, North Carolina, Australia, Hawaii, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Guatemala and more. Listen in as Jake shares where you need to be, when you need to be there, and what you need to do to land a trophy of a lifetime. With Host, Steve Haigh About Jake Jordan:
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Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or where ever you get your podcasts Recorded May 15, 2021. Episode 40. Music on the show by A Brother's Fountain, "Hitch Hike-Man". Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/ | |||
| Hoppertunity Knocks on Colorado's Abell Ranch with Clint Packo | 05 Jun 2025 | 01:21:07 | |
Our destination is Abell Ranch, a 1,500-acre slice of trout heaven on Colorado's South Platte River with former guide and fifth-generation Coloradan, Clint Packo, who just might have the coolest job around: running Abell, restoring trout streams, and brokering some of the West's most iconic ranches. Abell is known for its three miles of gin-clear water, rare solitude, and some of the best hopper fishing in the state. Along the way, we tackle big questions—like how do you design a trout stream? And who drops $38 million on a ranch…and actually makes it work? Stick around to the end for a wild story involving a tarpon, a blacktip shark, and a few unexpected cartwheels. With host Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes. Become a subscriber Destination Angler on YouTube Contact Clint: Freestone Aquatics | Abell Ranch | Confluence Land Company Destination Angler Podcast: Please check out our Sponsors: Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes Podcast listeners can try one month of TroutRoutes PRO for FREE by clicking the link in the episode description. Explore your water with TroutRoutes today. Get 1 Month Free THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear. Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt Crafting world-class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget. Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh@DestinationAnglerPodcast.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded May 13, 2025 | |||
| Going airborne with Landlocked Salmon, West Branch Penobscot River with Aaron Broaddus | 13 May 2021 | 01:17:50 | |
Our destination is Maine and the West Branch of the Penobscot River with expert fly fishing guide, Aaron Broaddus, Headin' North Guide Service. Landlocks are big-time jumpers and the West Branch is THE place to go if you're looking for shots at trophy fish in a wilderness setting. Aaron is also the host of the Maine Fly Fishing Podcast and shares tips on where to go and how to tackle these airborne torpedoes. With Host, Steve Haigh About Aaron Broaddus:
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Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or where ever you get your podcasts Recorded April 7, 2021. Episode 39. Music on the show by A Brother's Fountain, "Hitch Hike-Man". Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/ | |||
| Keeping it real on the Missouri River with Whitney Gould, Headhunters Fly Shop, Craig, Montana | 29 Apr 2021 | 01:17:08 | |
Today our destination is Craig Montana and the legendary Missouri River. Our guest is expert guide and 5-time Spey-O-Rama casting champion, Whitney Gould, with Headhunters Fly Shop. The Missouri River is a nutrient-rich tailwater famous for large fish, prolific hatches, and some of the best dry fly fishing in the State of Montana where anglers come from the world over to sting trophy rainbows and browns on this gold medal stream. Whitney holds the women's Spey-O-Rama record two-handed cast at 150'. She's on Team USA competing and spey casting around the world. She spends her summers as a guide on the Mighty Mo and winters chasing steelhead on the California coast. Whitney gives a great overview of the famous quality water below Holter dam, shares some very funny stories, and what you need to know to take on this magical river with confidence. So let's catch a little swing fever as Whitney dials us into the incredible fishing opportunities on the mighty Mo. With Host, Steve Haigh Our Sponsor:
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Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or where ever you get your podcasts Recorded Feb 18, 2021. Episode 38. Music on the show by A Brother's Fountain, "Hitch Hike-Man". Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/ | |||
| Fly Fishing Spring Creek, a Fireside Chat with Joe Humphreys, Part 2 | 15 Apr 2021 | 00:52:50 | |
Welcome back to Episode 2 with the one and only Joe Humphreys. Today, our destination is Spring Creek where we take a deep dive into the mind of Joe Humphreys and night fishing, fly selection, and why fly fishing is a thinking man's game, plus how the documentary on his life, Live the Stream, came about, and how a book on fly fishing saved him as a troubled youth. Now in his 90's, Joe is a national treasure having taught fly fishing to thousands, guided presidents and celebrities, and traveled the world representing the U.S. in fly fishing competitions. But most of all Joe is just one heck of a nice guy and has a knack for making everyone around him feel downright special, including me. A master storyteller, stick around to the very end to hear a great one. Hint - It involves a cow and a back cast! With Host, Steve Haigh Joe Humphreys:
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Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or where ever you get your podcasts Recorded Feb 10, 2021. Episode 37. Music on the show by A Brother's Fountain, "Hitch Hike-Man". Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/ | |||
| Fly Fishing Spring Creek, a Fireside Chat with Joe Humphreys, Part 1 | 01 Apr 2021 | 01:06:09 | |
Our destination is Spring Creek in central Pennsylvania. Our guest is the one and only Joe Humphreys. Now in his 90's, Joe is a national treasure, having instructed thousands in the art of fly angling, traveled the world representing the U.S. in fly fishing competitions, guided presidents & celebrities, hosted the first national fly fishing show on ESPN, and was inducted into the Fly Fishing Hall of Fame. He's also starred in several highly successful instructional videos and even a documentary about himself called Live the Stream. For 19 years, Joe directed the renowned angling program at Penn State and has lectured throughout the United States. Spring Creek is one of the finest limestone streams in the world, famous for dense populations of wild fish but also famous because it's Joe's home water. So sit back and pull up a chair for a fireside chat as Joe shares tips and stories from a lifetime of angling experiences in Part 1 of a 2 part episode. With Host, Steve Haigh Joe Humphreys:
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Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or where ever you get your podcasts Recorded Feb 10, 2021. Episode 36. Music on the show by A Brother's Fountain, "Hitch Hike-Man". Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/ | |||
| Fly Fishing the Adirondack Backcountry with Jordan Ross, JP Ross Fly Rods, Utica, NY | 18 Mar 2021 | 01:05:54 | |
Our destination is Adirondack State Park in upstate New York. Our guest is expert angler, rod-builder, and conservationist, Jordan Ross, JP Ross Fly Rods. The Adirondacks are an incredible place for anglers looking for solitude and a wilderness experience. With over 6 million acres, 3,000 lakes and ponds, 30,000 miles of rivers and streams, the fishing and opportunities are endless, and the scenery is spectacular. A rod builder by trade, Jordan gives us the lowdown on how to scope out productive streams and ponds from topo maps, why weather and temperature matters, top confidence flies and how to fish them, and why the Adirondack backcountry is an angler's dream. Bonus: lightweight pack-in canoes, small stream rod building, citizen science, and the pursuit of heritage strains of Brook Trout. With Host, Steve Haigh About Jordan Ross:
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Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or where ever you get your podcasts Recorded March 4, 2021. Episode 35. Music on the show by A Brother's Fountain, "Hitch Hike-Man". Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
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| Fly Fishing East Lake in Central Oregon with Jeff Perin, the Fly Fisher's Place, Sisters, OR | 04 Mar 2021 | 01:13:31 | |
Our destination is East Lake in Central Oregon and our guest is expert guide and author, Jeff Perin, owner of the Fly Fishers Place in Sisters, OR. Jeff gives us a whirlwind tour of top fisheries such as the Deschutes, the McKenzie, the Metolius, Crane Prairie Reservoir, Paulina Lake, and takes a deep dive into East Lake, Jeff's favorite, as he dials us in to stillwater fishing, Oregon style. With 40 years' experience, Jeff is a wealth of knowledge having traveled the world in search of trout from Patagonia to Belize to Christmas Island to New Zeeland. He's written for Fly Fisherman Magazine and many other national and local publications, is a frequent speaker at fly fishing shows and clubs, has appeared twice on ESPN's Fly Fishing America, and is active in many conservation efforts. Bonus: stillwater basics, top food sources, and even the deadly Tasmanian "washing line" rig! With Host, Steve Haigh Jeff Perin, the Fly Fisher's Place
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Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or where ever you get your podcasts Recorded Jan 27, 2021. Episode 34. Music on the show by A Brother's Fountain, "Hitch Hike-Man". Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/ | |||
| Fly Fishing Penn's Creek with Jonas Price and Matt Kowalchuk, The Feathered Hook, Coburn, PA | 18 Feb 2021 | 01:09:16 | |
Our destination is the legendary Penn's Creek and our guests are Jonas Price, owner, and Matt Kowalchuk, Head Guide at the Feathered Hook, Coburn, PA. Central PA is home to some of the finest limestone trout streams in America like the Little Juniata, Big Fishing Creek, and Spring Creek. Jonas and Matt give us an irreverent overview of the granddaddy of 'em all, Penn's Creek, and explain why it should be on every serious angler's bucket list. Epic hatches of Biblical proportions, highly educated fish, and fickle conditions make this a true master-class stream. Bonus: how to fish the drop shot rig and why it's a staple for guides here. Did I mention Jonas and Matt are hilarious? With Host, Steve Haigh Jonas Price, Matt Kowalchuk, The Feathered Hook
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Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or where ever you get your podcasts Recorded February 4, 2021. Episode 33. Music on the show by A Brother's Fountain, "Hitch Hike-Man". Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/ | |||
| Fly Fishing Slough Creek, Yellowstone National Park with Max Yzaguirre, Montana Angling Company | 04 Feb 2021 | 01:11:09 | |
Our destination is Slough Creek, Yellowstone National Park and our guest is expert guide and outfitter, Max Yzaguirre, owner of Montana Angling Company. Slough Creek is hallowed ground for the serious fly angler, and for good reason. Famous for sight fishing with dry flies to wild and abundant Cutthroat trout in beautiful mountain meadows, Slough Creek provides an off the charts spring creek-like experience in a wilderness setting for those anglers willing to do some hiking. Max has been guiding in the Park for 10 years and gives us the lowdown on Slough Creek from top to bottom including top flies, which meadows to fish when, Cutthroat trout behavior, and why a downstream presentation is a must. Bonus: the best streams to target in Yellowstone National Park, plus a close encounter with a big Griz! With host, Steve Haigh Max Yzaguirre, Montana Angling Company
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Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or where ever you get your podcasts Recorded January 12, 2021. Episode 32. Music on the show by A Brother's Fountain, "Hitch Hike-Man". Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/ | |||
| Fly Fishing Grand Bahama Island with Greg Vincent, H2O Bonefishing | 21 Jan 2021 | 01:19:01 | |
Our destination is Grand Bahama Island and our guest is expert fly angler, author, and outfitter, Greg Vincent of H2O Bonefishing. Grand Bahama is known for miles and miles of uncrowded flats fishing for some of the largest bonefish in the world. Here anglers can expect daily encounters with fish in the 6-8 lb class and realistic shots at double-digit bonefish. With over 30 years of experience, Greg has appeared on TV shows, Orvis instructional videos, has authored many articles, and created fly patterns sold world-wide. Greg unravels the mysteries of the Bonefish and steps us through his process for sighting, casting, hooking, fighting, and landing the "grey ghosts" of the flats. Bonus: be sure to listen to the end to catch top fly patterns and a great story of how a 33 lb permit, his largest ever, jerked his guide off the boat and into the water – no kidding! With host, Steve Haigh Greg Vincent, H20 Bonefishing:
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Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or where ever you get your podcasts Recorded December 22, 2020. Episode 31. Music on the show by A Brother's Fountain, "Hitch Hike-Man". Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/ | |||
| Fly Fishing the Kootenai River with Tim Linehan, Linehan Outfitting | 07 Jan 2021 | 01:06:58 | |
Our destination is the Kootenai River with expert guide and outfitter Tim Linehan, Linehan Outfitting, Libby, Montana. A Blue-Ribbon fishery, the Kootenai is possibly Montana's most underrated fishery and boasts some of the finest Rainbow Trout waters in the State. Uncrowded and remote, Field & Stream Magazine named it the "best place to lose the crowds" and "The best of the west". Tim explains how an ad in Fly Fisherman Magazine changed his life as he dials us into the tremendous dry fly fishing opportunities here. Bonus: wolf hunting, upland birds, encounters with bears and moose, plus chasing giant trout with Bump Williams, St. Louis Cardinals! With host, Steve Haigh Tim Linehan, Owner, Linehan Outfitting
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Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or where ever you get your podcasts Recorded December 3, 2020. Episode 30. Music on the show by A Brother's Fountain, "Hitch Hike-Man". Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/ | |||
| Feedbags and Groover Duty on Montana's Smith River with Evan Youngblood | 22 May 2025 | 01:05:11 | |
Our destination is the fabled Smith River with Evan Youngblood, Livingston, Montana. The Smith is a remote, permit-only float in central Montana that offers fly anglers a truly unforgettable multi-day experience. Winding through a stunning limestone canyon, the river holds healthy populations of eager wild brown and rainbow trout.
Evan unravels the mysteries of fly fishing success on the Smith and explains why anglers covet an opportunity to float this remote 59-mile beauty. A great storyteller, Evan regales us with tales of stack mends, groover duty, and peregrine falcons as only a seasoned guide could tell. First published in May 2020.
With host Steve Haigh. Be the first to know about new episodes. Become a subscriber Destination Angler on YouTube Destination Angler Podcast: Please check out our Sponsors: Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes Crafting world-class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget. Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing Podcast listeners can try one month of TroutRoutes PRO for FREE by clicking the link in the episode description. Explore your water with TroutRoutes today. Get 1 Month Free THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear. Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh@DestinationAnglerPodcast.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded May 12, 2020
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| Fly Fishing the North Fork of the South Platte River with Jeremy Hamilton, 5280 Angler | 17 Dec 2020 | 01:12:36 | |
Our destination is the North Fork of the South Platte River. Our guest is expert guide and fly angler, Jeremy Hamilton, 5280 Angler, Arvada, Colorado. The North Fork is a world-famous fishery that attracts a lot of attention, and for good reason. Premiere trophy properties like Boxwood Gulch, Long Meadow Ranch, and Rawhide Ranch offer private access that will rock your world with opportunities to bend a rod for trout in the 10 – 15lb class, all within about an hour's drive from Denver. Overview of the South Platte River system, top flies and techniques from nymphing #20 drowned ants to egg patterns to killer new streamer patterns. Stories of close encounters with moose and messing with city-dwellers. Bonus: epic 45-minute battles with 30" fish! With host, Steve Haigh Jeremy Hamilton, 5280 Angler
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| Fly Fishing the Lower Gunnison River with Tim Patterson, RIGS Fly Shop & Guide Service | 03 Dec 2020 | 01:02:42 | |
Our destination is the lower Gunnison River and our guest is expert guide, Tim Patterson, owner of RIGS Fly Shop & Guide Service. A veritable bug factory, the lower Gunnison and the Gunnison Gorge is known for eye-popping beauty, large trout, and outstanding fishing. Opportunities for solitude in a true wilderness setting abound on this Gold Medal stream where only two commercial launches are allowed per day. Listen while Tim dials us into the great diversity of water, abundant bug life, and top fly patterns for angling success. Bonus: magical times to fish the Gunnison, upping your game on the Salmon Fly hatch, and how mules can make or break your trip! With host, Steve Haigh Tim Patterson, Owner, RIGS Fly Shop & Guide Service
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| Fly Fishing the Pere Marquette River with Chris Raines, Pere Marquette Lodge | 19 Nov 2020 | 01:16:24 | |
Our destination is the Pere Marquette River in western Michigan. And our guest is Chris Raines, Senior guide, Pere Marquette Lodge, Baldwin, Michigan. Known for heavy Chinook, Coho, and Steelhead runs, the PM is also an incredible trout stream. Plentiful runs, riffles, and deep pools, along with easy wading and access make the PM an angler's dream. Chris gives us the low down of the PM from top to bottom and teaches the fundamentals of how to win the epic battle of man versus fish. Bonus: stories of the guiding life – riding a dirt bike, waders on, and not living in a van down by the river! With host, Steve Haigh Chris Raines, Head Guide, Pere Marquette Lodge
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We welcome your comments: contact host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or where ever you get your podcasts Recorded November 5, 2020. Episode 27. Music on the show by A Brother's Fountain, "Hitch Hike-Man". Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/ | |||
| Fly Fishing the Salmon River with Les Resseguie, NY State Department of Environmental Conservation | 05 Nov 2020 | 00:59:58 | |
Our designation is the Salmon River in upstate New York with Les Resseguie, Biologist and expert fly angler for New York State, Department of Environmental Conservation. Managed as a trophy fishery, the Salmon River is a top destination for Chinook, Coho, and Steelhead. With two world records, this river provides tremendous opportunities for anglers looking to ty into that fish of a lifetime. Les breaks down the river with where to fish, how to fish, and even his own fly patterns. Bonus: why spey casting is a great way to target these fish. With host, Steve Haigh Les Resseguie, Biologist, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation:
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We welcome your comments: contact host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or where ever you get your podcasts Recorded Oct 28, 2020. Episode 26. Music on the show by A Brother's Fountain, "Hitch Hike-Man". Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/ | |||
| Fly Fishing the Bow River with Matt Chatani, Trout Chaser River Co | 29 Oct 2020 | 00:59:13 | |
Today our destination is the mighty Bow River in Alberta Canada with expert fly angler, Matt Chatani, Head Guide for Trout Chasers, Calgary, Alberta. The Bow is known the world over for nutrient-rich water that produces an incredible supply of large, aggressive Browns and Rainbows in the 20" plus class. A second-generation fishing guide, Matt has a penchant for the visual aspects of fly fishing and is here to dial us in to the amazing fishing opportunities on this world-class fishery. With Host, Steve Haigh Our Guest, Matt Chatani
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Contact host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or where ever you get your podcasts Recorded Oct 20, 2020. Episode 25. Music on the show by A Brother's Fountain, "Hitch Hike-Man". Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/
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| Fly Fishing the Henry's Fork with Brett High, Idaho Fish & Game | 22 Oct 2020 | 01:01:10 | |
Our destination is the legendary Henry's Fork in Eastern Idaho with biologist and expert fly angler, Brett High, Idaho Fish & Game. The Henry's Fork is famous for prolific hatches, trophy football-shaped trout, and endless wading opportunities. Brett covers it all from 15 lb Rainbows in Henry's Lake to superb and highly technical dry fly fishing on Harriman Ranch to trophy Brown Trout in the lower river. Voted #1 out of the top 100 streams in the country by Trout Unlimited, the Henry's Fork should be on every anglers' bucket list. Bonus: stories of 25" electroshocked Browns and a 31" state record Cutthroat that towed a drift boat a half mile. Brett High, Upper Snake Region 6 Fisheries Biologist, Idaho Fish & Game:
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We welcome your comments: contact host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or where ever you get your podcasts Recorded Oct 15, 2020. Episode 24. Music on the show by A Brother's Fountain, "Hitch Hike-Man". Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/ | |||
| Fly Fishing for Bull Trout in the Yukon Territories with Gabe Rivest, FlyFishYukon. | 15 Oct 2020 | 01:07:02 | |
And today our Destination is the Yukon Territory and the pristine Liard River system. Our guest is biologist, educator, and backcountry fly angler, Gabe Rivest. Larger than the State of California, the Yukon offers a true wilderness experience for anglers willing to go the extra mile in search of trophy Bull Trout. Gabe has traveled the backcountry extensively via canoe and shares how to chase massive Bull Trout in small, off-the-grid streams. Bonus: stories of trophy catches, moose hunts, and bears crewing up canoes! With host, Steve Haigh. Gabe Rivest:
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We welcome your comments: contact host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or where ever you get your podcasts Recorded Oct 8, 2020. Episode 23. Music on the show by A Brother's Fountain, "Hitch Hike-Man". Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/ | |||
| Fly Fishing for Pike on the Housatonic River with Stephen Pogodzienski, PogoPike Guide Service | 29 Sep 2020 | 00:58:53 | |
Our Destination is Northwestern, Connecticut, and the upper Housatonic River. And our guest is expert guide and speaker, Stephen Pogo-JEN-ski, or Pogo for short. Pogo has a passion for fly angling for large predator fish such as Muskie and Pike and holds a world record for Walleye on the fly. Listen while Pogo takes us into the mind of the Northern Pike and top techniques to take 'em on the fly. Bonus: Pogo's take on the perfect mix of water temps, barometric pressure and moon phases to maximize success. With host, Steve Haigh. Pogo_Pike
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Comments, suggestions, and guides interested in being on the show, contact host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or where ever you get your podcasts Recorded Sep 24, 2020. Episode 22. Music on the show by A Brother's Fountain, "Hitch Hike-Man" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/406xtacQIl0jIvWElyLRfC?si=KT8jSjpFTrSQORaJuvsGIA | |||
| Fly Fishing the Frying Pan River with Eli Vock, Frying Pan Anglers | 18 Sep 2020 | 01:08:10 | |
Fishing the Frying Pan River with Eli Vock, Frying Pan Anglers The Destination Angler Podcast – September 18, 2020 Our destination is Basalt, Colorado, and the legendary Frying Pan River. Our guest is expert guide and fly fisherman, Eli Vock, with Frying Pan Anglers. The "Pan" is a Gold Medal fishery and a top destination for trophy Rainbows and Browns. It offers excellent year-round dry fly fishing, amazing scenery, and off the charts trout populations. Listen while Eli shares his deep knowledge of hatches, hot spots, specialized knots for swinging flies, and tactics to elicit explosive strikes. Bonus: targeting big trout and how to beat the crowds. With host, Steve Haigh. Eli Vock:
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Comments, suggestions, and guides interested in being on the show, contact host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or where ever you get your podcasts Recorded Sep 16, 2020. Episode 21. Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/ Music on the show by A Brother's Fountain, "Hitch Hike-Man" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/406xtacQIl0jIvWElyLRfC?si=KT8jSjpFTrSQORaJuvsGIA | |||
| Fishing Western Montana with Jason Morrison, Jason Morrison Outfitters | 10 Sep 2020 | 00:50:25 | |
Our destination is Western Montana and the top locations for every season. Our guest is guide and outfitter, Jason Morrison, of Jason Morrison Outfitters, Billings, MT. Jason is a multi-species angler and expert on many of the top fisheries throughout the state. In fact, Jason has a unique philosophy, that the best fishing can be found away from the crowds and on a wide variety of water, depending on the time of the year. So, buckle your seatbelts and get ready for a whirlwind tour that includes Rock Creek, the Blackfoot, Clark's Fork, Land of the Giants, Ft Peck Reservoir, lower Yellowstone, and the Beartooth Range. Bonus: what to throw when trout are gorged on Salmon Flies and an up-close and personal moose encounter. With host, Steve Haigh. Jason Morrison
Destination Angler:
Comments, suggestions, and guides interested in being on the show, contact host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or where ever you get your podcasts Recorded Sep 3, 2020. Episode 20. Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/ Music on the show by A Brother's Fountain, "Hitch Hike-Man" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/406xtacQIl0jIvWElyLRfC?si=KT8jSjpFTrSQORaJuvsGIA | |||
| Yellowstone Reborn with Walter Wiese | 08 May 2025 | 01:27:16 | |
Episode 143 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – May 8, 2025 Our destination is SW Montana and Yellowstone country veteran outfitter and dry fly aficionado, Walter Wiese, Yellowstone Country Fly Fishing, Livingston, Montana. We explore the aftermath of the massive 2022 flood and how it's changed—or not—some of the most iconic rivers in the West, like the Yellowstone, Lamar, and Slough Creek, the Madison, Gallatin, and more. Which ones bounced back? Which ones are still healing? And what can you expect if you go? Along the way, he shares dry fly wisdom, his own go-to patterns, and hot tips on indicator fishing. Plus, stories of salmon fly eating grizzlies, swimming buffalos, and a client you can't believe. With host, Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes. Become a subscriber Destination Angler on YouTube Contact Walter: https://flyfishmontana.biz/ |Facebook @ycflyfishing Instagram @yellowstonecountryflyfishing | YouTube @YellowstoneCountryFlyFishing Destination Angler Podcast: Please check out our Sponsors: Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear. Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt Crafting world-class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget. Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing Podcast listeners can try one month of TroutRoutes PRO for FREE by clicking the link in the episode description. Explore your water with TroutRoutes today. Get 1 Month Free Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh@DestinationAnglerPodcast.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded March 27, 2025 | |||
| Fishing the Yellowstone River with Josh Edwards, Yellowstone Angler | 03 Sep 2020 | 01:19:34 | |
Our destination is Livingston, MT, and the mighty Yellowstone River. Our guest is expert guide, Josh Edwards, with Yellowstone Angler and ChillinCharters. Known the world over, the Yellowstone is a top Blue-Ribbon fishery, and for good reason. Starting in Yellowstone National Park, this river offers over 120 miles of quality trout habitat, prolific hatches, and gorgeous Montana scenery. Josh gives us tactics for every season covering the trophy sections from Gardiner to Big Timber, tips on mayflies, Salmon Flies, and the always tricky Mother's Day Caddis hatch, plus top local hopper patterns and catch & release practices. Bonus: tales of monster trout in Chile and how a broken fan belt changed Josh's life! With host, Steve Haigh. Josh "Jed" Edwards
Yellowstone Angler: https://www.yellowstoneangler.com/
Destination Angler:
Comments, suggestions, and guides interested in being on the show, contact host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or where ever you get your podcasts Recorded Aug 27, 2020. Episode 19. Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/ Music on the show by A Brother's Fountain, "Hitch Hike-Man" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/406xtacQIl0jIvWElyLRfC?si=KT8jSjpFTrSQORaJuvsGIA | |||
| Fly Fishing the Letort Spring Run in Carlisle, Pennsylvania with Neil Sunday, Relentless Fly Fishing, TCO Fly Shops | 20 Aug 2020 | 01:06:08 | |
Our destination is Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and the hallowed grounds of the Letort Spring Run, possibly THE most famous limestone spring creek in the East and considered the birthplace of American terrestrial fishing. Our guest is expert guide and conservationist, Neil Sunday, head guide with Relentless Fly Fishing, TCO Fly Shops. Neil covers the rich angling tradition of the Letort, famous meadows and runs, public access, top flies, and techniques for even the most experienced angler. Added bonus: fishing microcurrents over cress beds for wily brown trout and why some men cry when fishing this challenging stream! With host, Steve Haigh. Neil Sunday
Relentless Fly Fishing: http://www.relentlessflyfishing.com/
TCO Fly Shops: https://www.tcoflyfishing.com/
Destination Angler:
Comments, suggestions, and guides interested in being on the show, contact host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or where ever you get your podcasts Recorded Aug 13, 2020. Episode 18. Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/ Music on the show by A Brother's Fountain, "Hitch Hike-Man" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/406xtacQIl0jIvWElyLRfC?si=KT8jSjpFTrSQORaJuvsGIA | |||
| Fly Fishing Fish Creek in Jackson Hole, Wyoming with Joe Irby, Grand Fishing Adventures. | 13 Aug 2020 | 01:05:46 | |
Our destination is Jackson Hole, Wyoming and Fish Creek, a top spring creek in the West known for trophy native cutthroat trout. Our guest is expert guide and fly fisherman, Joe Irby, with Grand Fishing Adventures. Joe shares why the Jackson Hole area is a fly anglers paradise and why Fish Creek should be on every angler's bucket list. Added bonus: spotting trout taking emergers and why your first cast needs to be your best cast. With host, Steve Haigh. See Joe's picks for top flies on Fish Creek:
Grand Fishing Adventures: https://grandfishing.com/ 307-734-9684
3285 W Village Dr. Teton Village, WY 83025 Phone: 307-733-2181 Destination Angler:
Comments, suggestions, and guides interested in being on the show, contact host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or where ever you get your podcasts Recorded Aug 5, 2020. Episode 17. Podcast edited by Podcast Volume https://www.podcastvolume.com/ Music on the show by A Brother's Fountain, "Hitch Hike-Man" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/406xtacQIl0jIvWElyLRfC?si=KT8jSjpFTrSQORaJuvsGIA | |||