The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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

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

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

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Ken's Fulling Mill Flies
Instagram: @kenburk55

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

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

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

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

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

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

More About Maxine:
Instagram: @Maxine_McCormick

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Or reach out to Erin via email at:
[email protected]

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

We All Have Home Water

Rock or Trout?  How to Know for Sure

How to Avoid Forgetting Your Fly Fishing Gear

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 YETI Presents: Odd Man Out

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

@camillegdorg

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MarcosMazzola.com

Or on Instagram at:

@marcosmzzl

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

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

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

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

The Kitchen Dwellers.com

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