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Ep 190: Trailwork, Solo Camping, and Wild Fish, with Michael Garrigan Oct 8, 2026 3072 Michael Garrigan is a teacher, writer, and angler. Though he lives along the Susquehanna River now, he has also spent a lot of time fishing around the backcountry of the western U.S. In this episode, we talk about the fishing opportunities in eastern PA, some of his big adventures out west, the benefits and downsides of camping alone, what it’s like to work on a trail crew. Instagram: @raft_man

Ep 189: The Boundary Waters, the Cosmos, and Duck Hunting, with Nathan Jorgenson Sep 24, 2026 2798 Nathan Jorgenson is an author and angler who lives along a lake in northern Minnesota. While the Boundary Waters are his “home water,” he has also spent time fishing around much of the U.S. In this episode, we talk about the Boundary Waters, catching walleyes and lakers on dry flies, writing, the universe, and which is better between ducks over decoys and trout on dry flies. Website: Nathanjorg

Ep 188: The Opportunities in the Uinta Mountains, with Zig Peacock Sep 10, 2026 3261 Zig Peacock has been on before (episodes 137 and 170) to talk about Utah and backcountry fishing as a whole, but in this episode, we dive deeper into the Uinta Mountains specifically. We cover the species available, the sheer quantity of fishable water in the range, access opportunities, availability of off-trail experiences, weather, and much more. Instagram: @In2mtns Youtube:  /in2mtns

Ep 187: Fly Fishing the South Florida Backcountry, with Michael Snoeck Aug 27, 2026 3866 Michael Snoeck is the owner of Backcountry Obsessions, specializing in backcountry light tackle and fly fishing in southern Florida. In this episode, we talk about what constitutes the backcountry when inshore fishing, the species and seasons of southwest Florida, getting into the Everglades backcountry, how he had a chance meeting with a previous podcast guest, and much more. Website: Backcou

Ep 186: Spirituality in Fly Fishing, with Pete Nunnally Aug 13, 2026 3222 Pete Nunnally is an Episcopal priest, Founder of Water and Wilderness Church, and author of the book Catching Hope: The Hidden Spiritual Wisdom of Fishing. In this episode, we talk about whether there is a difference between religion and spirituality, why so many people feel a connection to something bigger than themselves when they fish, how fishing skills can make us better people, keeping the m

Ep 185: Fishing for Sheefish and the Ambler Road, with Greg Halbach Jul 30, 2026 4217 Greg Halbach is the owner and head guide of Remote Waters in Alaska. Among other species, Greg has a special place in his heart for the sheefish, a lesser-known gamefish in northern Alaska. In this episode, we talk about the sheefish as a species, techniques and gear for catching them, the remoteness of their habitat, and the threats posed by the proposed Ambler Road. Website: www.remotewaters

Ep 184: Conservation for the Average Joe, with Jesse Robbins Jul 16, 2026 3286 Jesse Robbins is a Major Gifts Officer at Trout Unlimited and freelance writer. He also previously worked for Far Bank Enterprises. In this episode, we talk about how the average person can contribute to conservation, how to find local organizations, the importance of mentorship, storytelling as a conservation tool, and much more. Website: www.jesselancerobbins.com Instagram: @jesse.lance.robb

Ep 183: Backcountry Fishing and Podcasting, with Ross Izard Jul 2, 2026 3240 Ross Izard is the host of the Backcountry Fly Fishing Podcast and an avid backcountry angler in Colorado. In this episode, we talk about what he counts as “backcountry,” the eerie feeling of being far from help, what would constitute his perfect day on the water, alpine lakes vs. streams, and his experiences as a podcaster. Instagram: @backcountry_flyfishing_podcast Spotify: link Waypoint T

Ep 182: How to Be a Good Fly Fishing Guide and Client, with George Kaider Jun 18, 2026 5297 George Kaider is a recurring guest on the show, also appearing in episodes 95, 119, and 133. He is the owner of In the Flow Fly Fishing and guides in southern Wisconsin. In this episode we discuss what it takes to be a good fly fishing guide, what goes into preparing for a trip, dealing with difficult clients, creating a first class experience, setting expectations as both a guide and client, choo

Ep 181: Fishing the High Sierra Backcountry, with Derek Bargaehr Jun 4, 2026 4379 Derek Bargaehr has been fishing the Sierra Nevada backcountry for many years. In this episode, we cover how the Sierras differ from the Rockies, the species available there, alpine lakes vs. headwater streams, finding fish in lakes, hatches and fly selection, weight saving tips for long trips, and much more. Email: Derek@vanguardaudiolabs.com Instagram: @der_bear Waypoint TV Learn more ab

Ep 180: Health and Safety in the Backcountry, with Matt Matzek May 21, 2026 4311 Matt Matzek is a board certified flight paramedic with Flight for Life Colorado and lifelong outdoorsman. In this episode, we discuss what to carry in a backcountry first aid kit, general safety and preparedness, the “know before you go” philosophy, what search and rescue looks like if you need it, and much more. Instagram: Fly_Fishing_Lore Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Vis

Ep 179: Beavers, Trout, and Beaver Pond Fishing, with Ben Goldfarb May 7, 2026 3314 Ben Goldfarb is an environmental journalist and author. He wrote the book Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter. He is also an avid angler with plenty of experience fishing beaver ponds. In this episode, we talk about beavers, how they affect their environment, how they benefit trout and other fish, misconceptions, and fishing beaver ponds. Website: link Waypoint TV

Ep 178: Spearing in Wisconsin and Decoy Carving, with Ryan Ebert Apr 23, 2026 3159 Ryan Ebert is a darkhouse spearer, artist, and decoy carver from Wisconsin. In this episode, we discuss darkhouse spearing for various species, the art of decoy carving, fun stories from the ice, ice safety, and the state of spearing in Wisconsin. Etsy: link Instagram: @ryan_ebert_art Facebook: /RyanEbertArt Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 177: Steelheading and Public Lands, with Zack Williams Apr 9, 2026 3083 Zack Williams is the owner and publisher of Swing the Fly, the Brand and Editorial Manager for Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, and editor of their magazine, Backcountry Journal. He spent many years swinging flies for steelhead both in the Great Lakes Region and on the west coast before moving to Montana. In this episode, we discuss steelheading, angling as an identity, the threats facing public l

Ep 176: Ultralight Float Tubing, with Phil Hayes Mar 26, 2026 4149 Phil Hayes is the founder and owner of Wilderness Lite LLC, makers of ultralight, packable float tubes. In this episode, we talk about how he keeps himself in shape at an older age, how he started his company to fill a void in the market for ultralight tubes, the specs of his tubes, how he keeps them light but durable, the benefits of using a float tube to access inaccessible places, where to find

Ep 175: E-scouting and TroutRoutes, with Erik Johnsen Mar 12, 2026 3529 Erik Johnsen is a Community Marketing Manager for TroutRoutes at onX Maps and an experienced Driftless Area angler. In this episode, we talk about how he got his start in the Driftless, some of the notable features offered by TroutRoutes, how to use these features to find more fishing spots, where they get their data, and how to use the app both during the season and in the offseason to maximize t

Ep 174: Fly Fishing Across the Lower 48, with Ryan Burch Feb 26, 2026 2961 Ryan Burch is working on a project called Tales of the 48, during which he is driving across the country with the goal of catching a fish in each of the lower 48 states. At the time of recording, he is mid-trip, having just passed through Colorado on his way west. In this episode, we talk about where the idea came from, the planning process, what he has experienced so far, his most memorable catch

Ep 173: Fishing Interior Alaska, with Oliver Ancans Feb 12, 2026 2950 Oliver Ancans is a hunter and angler who spends a lot of time in the Brooks Range and interior Alaska. In this episode, we talk about fishing seasonality in interior Alaska, how to access fishing spots on the road system, how to book a bush plane, rod selection, techniques, and the importance of keeping wild places wild. Instagram: @olleyeh Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Vis

Ep 172: Fly Fishing the Tongass, with Kevin Main Jan 29, 2026 3518 Kevin Main is the co-owner of Tongass on the Fly in Petersburg, AK. They focus on fly fishing in the Tongass National Forest, particularly multi-day trips. In this episode, we cover the species available, seasonality, fishing techniques, how to get to Petersburg, DIY opportunities, the Anadromous Waters Catalog, and the importance of public lands. Instagram: @tongassonthefly Facebook: /tongass

Ep 171: Looking Back at 2025 and Looking Ahead at 2026, with Mel Moss Jan 15, 2026 4377 This episode is our annual New Year episode where my friend Mel and I look back at our previous year of fishing and look ahead at the year to come. We talk about the goals we set, whether we accomplished them, and do a recap of some of our memorable trips and experiences along the way. Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 170: Backcountry Research, with Zig Peacock Jan 1, 2026 5067 Zig Peacock (also appearing in episode 137) is the President of the Weber Basin Anglers chapter of Trout Unlimited and an avid backcountry angler. In this episode, we talk about what he’s been up to since our last episode and how he does backcountry research, including the books, apps, and online resources he uses to find new fishing spots. Instagram: @In2mtns Youtube: /in2mtns Chapter Pag

Ep 169: Backcountry Gear Updates, Surf Fishing, and Fishing Everyday, with Patrick Bauman Dec 18, 2025 3135 Patrick Bauman (also appearing in episode 100) is the owner of Colter Backcountry, a small business focusing on backcountry fly fishing gear. In this episode, we go over some updates to his product line and what’s coming up. Like previous guest, Steve Veals, Patrick is also in the middle of trying to fish every day for a year. We talk about the challenges he has faced along the way, and how he got

Ep 168: Fly Fishing in the High Uinta Wilderness, with Shawn Larson Dec 4, 2025 3170 Shawn Larson has been on the show many times (episodes 63, 67, 138, and 155). In this episode, he is back to talk about his recent trip to fish an alpine basin in the High Uinta Wilderness. We talk about the planning, terrain, species, and gear of the trip, as well as resources he used to gain more knowledge about the area. Utah Planning Resources: link Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad

Ep 167: A Trip to Fish the Thorofare, with Palmer Henson Nov 20, 2025 3036 Palmer Henson has been on the show many times (episodes 3, 62, 111). Normally, we chat about native brook trout where Palmer lives in Georgia, but today, we discuss a recent horse-packing trip he took into the Thorofare area of Wyoming, often cited as the most remote area in the lower 48. He walks me through the inspiration, the planning, the fishing itself for massive cutthroats, packing with hor

Ep 166: Native Fish and Biodiversity, with Matthew Dickerson Nov 6, 2025 3579 Matthew Dickerson is a freelance writer who has published in The Drake, Backcountry Journal, American Fly Fishing, Written River, and Fly Fishing International. He has also written many books of both fiction and nonfiction. In addition to writing, he is passionate about native species, particularly those in the Salvelinus genus, such as brook trout and Dolly Varden. In this episode, we talk about

Ep 165: Fishing for Golden Trout, with Frank Burr Oct 23, 2025 4159 Frank Burr is known as the Golden Trout Dude for good reason: he is a golden-trout-specific guide in the high Sierras of California. In this episode, we talk about how he uses tenkara and western techniques for high alpine golden trout, where to find them, how to get to both accessible and remote golden trout populations, the different subspecies, and much more. Website: https://www.goldentrout

Ep 164: Fishing the Wind River Area, with Jeramie Prine Oct 9, 2025 2963 Jeramie Prine is the owner and head guide of Dunoir Fishing Adventures near Dubois, WY. In this episode, we discuss fishing in the Wind River area, including seasons, hatches, species, and different types of water, as well as grizzly safety and the importance of protecting our public lands. Website: www.dunoirfishing.com Instagram: @dunoirfishingadventures Facebook: /wyomingflyfishguides W

Ep 163: Fishing near Colorado Springs, with Kaitlin Boyer Sep 25, 2025 2778 Kaitlin Boyer is a guide at Angler’s Covey and the lead instructor for the Professional Fly Fishing Guide Program at Colorado Mountain College. She has been guiding in the Colorado Springs area for nearly a decade and has lots of experience on the “tougher” rivers in CO, such as the South Platte. In this episode, we talk about why she prefers time on the water without her kids, how brand deals can

Ep 162: Improving Your Fishing Writing and Fishing in Washington, with Erin Spaulding Sep 11, 2025 3698 Erin Spaulding is an angler, runner, and writer who has published work in the Flyfish Journal and the Drake, among other publications. In this episode, we talk about her experiences fishing the alpine of Washington as well as Puget Sound, her tips on being a better fishing writer, how she has dealt with a hyper-focus on fishing, and a story of getting stuck on Christmas Island due to a storm. I

Ep 161: Native Fish, Setting Goals, and Filming Fishing Trips, with Payton Skidmore Aug 28, 2025 3743 Payton Skidmore is a native fish enthusiast, Utah Cutt Slam holder, Western Native Trout Challenge participant, and the creator of the Skiddy Fishing Youtube channel. In this episode, we talk about tenkara, filming fishing trips, what’s special about native fish, his yearly list of goals, catching suckers and whitefish, and where he stands in the WNTC and Utah Cutt Slam. Facebook: /payton.skidmor

Ep 160: Lahontan Cutthroat Trout, with Nick Buckmaster Aug 14, 2025 3529 Nick Buckmaster is a fisheries supervisor with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. In this episode, we talk about all things Lahontan cutthroat trout. We discuss what his job entails, other desert species such as pupfish, the evolution of Lahontan cutthroats, the various morphs, how to fish for them, and much more. Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc

Ep 159: The History of Fly Fishing, with Jim Schottenham Jul 31, 2025 4084 Jim Schottenham is a curator at the American Museum of Fly Fishing in Manchester, VT. In this episode, we talk about all sorts of things related to the history of fly fishing, including influential people, the value of historical pieces, the first mentions of the sport, the evolution of rods and reels, notable flies, tenkara, and much more. Website: AMFF.org Waypoint TV Learn more about your a

Ep 158: Your Brain on Nature, with Amy McDonnell Jul 17, 2025 3881 Amy McDonnell is a backpacker and a neuroscientist at the University of Utah. Specifically, Amy studies the effects of time in nature on the brain. In this episode, we discuss how various time spans spent in nature affect the brain, the benefits people self-report after spending time outside, whether directly interacting with nature (for example, fishing) has a more pronounced effect than other ki

Ep 157: Conservation Communication and Adjusting Expectations Outdoors, with Ashley Peters Jul 3, 2025 4297 Ashley Peters is an angler, conservation communicator, and board member for the Outdoor Writers Association of America. In this episode, we discuss her work on a trail crew in Alaska, how to communicate the importance of conservation effectively, how to avoid the doom and gloom often associated with conservation work, how she has had to adapt her outdoor pursuits in light of a chronic illness diag

Ep 156: Hunting Muskies and Swinging for Steelhead, with Rick Kustich Jun 19, 2025 3985 Rick Kustich is the Great Lakes Editor for Swing the Fly and an avid angler of both steelhead and muskies. In this episode, we talk about fishing for both species in New York, including how steelhead in New York compare to the other Great Lakes tributaries, what to do when the muskies aren’t biting, how Rick uses an overhand cast with a two-handed rod, and much more. Swing the Fly: link Instagram

Ep 155: The Aging Backpacker, with Shawn Larson Jun 5, 2025 4753 Shawn has been a guest on the show many times. Last time he was on, we joked about doing an episode about aging as a backpacker. He’s back today to do just that. There is relatively little fishing talk in this episode, since most of the hardship of getting old relates to getting to the fishing spot, not the fishing itself. We discuss changes he’s noticed as he has gotten older, gear considerations

Ep 154: Fishing the Spring Runoff, with Danny Frank May 22, 2025 3712 Danny Frank is the owner of Colorado Trout Hunters and guides in and around the Front Range of Colorado. In this episode, we talk about the specifics of fishing spring runoff, including timing of the runoff, daily fluctuations, freestones vs. tailwaters, reading water, fly selection, presentation, and much more. Personal Instagram: @deltatroutforce Business Instagram: @coloradotrouthunters Wayp

Ep 153: Fishing Every Day for a Year, with Steve Veals May 8, 2025 3327 Steve Veals did something very few anglers have likely ever done: he fished every day for 365 days straight. In this episode, Steve tells me about how the idea came to be, what his stipulations were, the challenges and surprises he encountered along the way, and what his life has been like since finishing the challenge. Website: www.stephenveals.com Instagram: @steve_the_cholo Waypoint TV Learn

Ep 152: Fishing Every Lake in the Indian Peaks Wilderness, with Janet George Apr 24, 2025 3592 Janet George is a retired CPW wildlife biologist and now on the board of the CO Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers. In the past few years, Janet has been fishing her way through much of northern CO. In addition to several other personal “projects,” Janet has fished every lake in the Indian Peaks Wilderness. In this episode, we talk about how she came to start these goals, what she experien

Ep 151: Fishing the Deschutes, Guiding in Alaska, and Avoiding Burnout, with Mia Sheppard Apr 10, 2025 3988 Mia Sheppard is an angler, hunter, and snowboarder. She is owner/guide at Little Creek Outfitters and Juniper River Adventures on the Deschutes River. In this episode, we talk about fishing the Deschutes, avoiding burnout in guiding and fishing, starting a new program in Alaska, getting into hunting, and the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. Little Creek Outfitters site: link Mia’s I

Ep 150: Adventuring Around the West for Personal Fish Projects, with Kurt Finlayson Mar 27, 2025 3560 Kurt Finlayson is a former member of Fly Fishing Team USA and avid angler. These days, he mostly focuses on his own personal fishing projects, in which he sets goals for catching different sets of species. In this episode, we talk about how he got started in competition fishing, transitioning out of that professional role, and the fish projects he makes for himself, including his desert project, C

Ep 149: Catching Up with Jen Ripple Mar 13, 2025 2938 Jen Ripple first joined me on the show way back in episode 19. I was thrilled to have her back on to catch up on what she has been up to. In this episode, we talk about her transition from DUN Magazine to DUN Outdoors, a more comprehensive women’s outdoor media space, as well as her new role working with Hardy and Greys and what it’s been like getting acquainted with more traditional and historied

Ep 148: Fly Rod Design and Choosing the Right Rod, with Howard Croston Feb 27, 2025 3490 Howard Croston is a full-time fly rod designer for the world-famous brands, Hardy and Greys and also the England World Team Captain. In this episode, we talk about competition fly fishing, what he does day-to-day as a rod designer, how high-end rods and reels differ from low-end rods and reels, how different rods require different designs, and some considerations for material, length, and action w

Ep 147: Fishing in Brazil, Tarpon Tournaments, and Metalworking, with Amanda Willshire Feb 13, 2025 2697 Amanda Willshire is a full-time metal artist and part-time guide in Colorado. She has also competed in the Ladies Tarpon Tournament in Florida and recently got back from fishing in Brazil. In this episode, we talk about her metal fish art, fishing for tarpon in Florida, fishing experiences and mishaps in South America, and much more. Instagram: @awdart Website: link Waypoint TV Learn more about

Ep 146: Fishing the San Juan, with James Garrettson Jan 30, 2025 3455 James Garrettson owns About Trout, an outfitter specializing in the San Juan River of northern New Mexico. In this episode, we talk about the San Juan as a whole, the different sections of river, seasonality, flies, species present, and the pros and cons of Euro nymphing. Website: link Instagram: @about.trout Youtube: link Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice

Ep 145: 2024 Recap, 2025 Goals, and Fishing with Young Kids, with Mel Moss Jan 16, 2025 4815 This is the annual episode where Mel and I go through our fishing goals from the past year and talk about what we have in store for the upcoming year. In this episode, we switched things up a bit. As a new mom, Mel didn’t have as much time as she’d hoped to get out on the water, so in place of some of the goals she was not able to finish, she talked me through what it was like taking an infant fis

Ep 144: Fishing the Cicada Hatch, with Dave Zielinski Jan 2, 2025 4170 Dave Zielinski loves following the cicada hatches around the eastern U.S. and is the author of Cicada Madness, which covers all things pertaining to fly fishing during these exciting emergences. In this episode, we cover the life histories of cicadas, the differences between annual and periodical cicadas, how to plan a fishing trip to coincide with the emergence, how to actually find the bugs once

Ep 143: Fly Fishing Rocky Mountain National Park, with Joe Croteau Dec 19, 2024 3298 Joe Croteau is a pivotal person in my life. He is the person who got me into fly fishing many years ago, hiring me at his fly shop before I really knew what I was doing. He knows fishing around Rocky Mountain National Park better than most. He recently released a guide book, Fly Fishing and Guiding in Rocky Mountain National Park. In this episode, we talk all about fishing in the park, including s

Ep 142: Outdoor Media and Getting More People Involved, with Terry Wickstrom Dec 5, 2024 3670 Terry Wickstrom is the host of Terry Wickstrom Outdoors on 104.3 The Fan in Denver and has spent decades in outdoor radio, television, and print media. In this episode, we talk about ice fishing in Colorado, how Terry got started in the outdoor industry, the state of outdoor media, traditional radio vs. modern media, getting young people into the outdoors, and much more. Terry Wickstrom Outdoors:

Ep 141: Completing the Western Native Trout Challenge and the Utah Cutt Slam, with Michael Broome Nov 21, 2024 3433 Michael Broome first appeared on Fish Untamed in episode 131 to talk about completing the Wyoming Cutt Slam. Since then, he has completed both the Utah Cutt Slam and the first tier of the Western Native Trout Challenge. In this episode, we talk about his recent trip out west completing these challenges, lessons he learned along the way, and much more. Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices.

Ep 140: Lessons Learned and Catching Up on Troutman, Ültroüt, and Lucifish Runs, with Andrew Todd Nov 7, 2024 4260 Andrew Todd is a regular on the show, also appearing in episode 1 and episode 121. He is the creator of the Rocky Mountain Flyathlon and the nonprofit Running Rivers. This past summer, Andrew and I completed an Ültroüt (Andrew) and Troutwoman (me) together, and Andrew also completed a Lucifish run a few months later. In this episode, we catch up on how things went and lessons we learned along the

Ep 139: A Lifetime of Fly Fishing Stories, with Graham Mott Oct 24, 2024 3147 Graham Mott has been fly fishing for decades and has a lifetime of fun stories from the water. He recently released a book, “Hooked by Fly Fishing: Feel-Good Stories of Family and Friends, Life Lessons, Mishaps, and Mayhem.” In this episode, he tells me some of his favorite stories of fly fishing over the years, including being guided by a couple of outlaws in Alaska and hooking what he thought wa

Ep 138: Recent Trips to the Driftless and the San Juans, with Shawn Larson and Paul Vertrees Oct 10, 2024 4693 Shawn Larson is a friend and multi-repeat guest on the show (episode 63 and 67), and Paul Vertrees is also returning to the show after appearing in episode 118. Paul and Shawn have been adventuring together all summer, and in this episode, we catch up on what they’ve been up to, including recent trips in the Driftless Area and the San Juan Mountains of Colorado. Paul: Blog: Tenkara Tracks YouTube

Ep 137: Backpacking, Fishing with Dogs, and the Utah Cutt Slam, with Zig Peacock Sep 26, 2024 3585 Zig Peacock is the President of the Weber Basin Anglers chapter of Trout Unlimited and a (as of the release date of this episode) four-time completer of the Utah Cutt Slam. In this episode, we talk about his responsibilities as President of his Trout Unlimited chapter, what it’s like fishing with his two crazy Labs, and his experiences completing multiple Utah Cutt Slams over the years. Youtube:

Ep 136: Fly Fishing Adventures and Conservation Policy, with Gabriella Hoffman Sep 12, 2024 4346 Gabriella Hoffman is a freelance outdoor writer, host of the District of Conservation Podcast, and works in conservation policy. In this episode, we talk about her journey getting introduced to fly fishing, her work in conservation and podcasting, and how various states have managed the right to hunt and fish. Instagram: @Gabriella_Hoffman Facebook: /TheGabbyHoffman X: @Gabby_Hoffman Waypoint TV

Ep 135: Declining Salmon Populations and the Salmon Wars Project, with Cody McLaughlin Aug 29, 2024 3191 Cody McLaughlin is an Alaskan angler and salmon advocate. He recently released a new project, Salmon Wars, that focuses on threats to salmon and what can be done to mitigate population declines. In this episode, we discuss his attempts to complete state fish slams, the threats facing Alaskan salmon, why robust salmon populations matter, and what people can do to help. Salmon Wars: link Trout Stre

Ep 134: Women’s Backcountry Adventures, with McKenna Hulslander Aug 15, 2024 3663 McKenna Hulslander is an avid backcountry angler and the owner of Outcast Adventures, an outfitter dedicated to getting women out into the backcountry to fish, raft, and explore the beautiful Montana wilderness. In this episode, McKenna and I talk about how women’s backcountry trips differ from co-ed trips, what she has learned working with anglers of all skill levels, the gear she uses when she’s

Ep 133: A Deep Dive into the Driftless Region, with George Kaider Aug 1, 2024 3781 George Kaider (also appearing in episodes 95 and 119) is the owner of In the Flow Fly Fishing, a guide service in Wisconsin. George grew up fishing the Driftless Region for beautiful brook and brown trout, and the area continues to hold a special place in his heart. In this episode, we talk about how the Driftless Region came to be, what the landscape is like, access laws, species and techniques,

Ep 132: Catching Every Salmonid Species, with Tad Murdock Jul 18, 2024 4401 Tad Murdock owns and guides for Georgia Wild Trout. When he is not fishing Georgia with his clients, he is usually traveling the world in search of new species to catch. Tad’s current goal is to catch all the salmonid species in the world. He has pretty much finished the North American species and has also caught numerous species native to other countries. He hopes to wrap up in the next few years

Ep 131: The Wyoming Cutt Slam, with Michael Broome Jul 4, 2024 3541 I first saw Michael Broome’s name in an email sent out by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, which mentioned that a group from Kentucky had become the first from their state to complete the Wyoming Cutt Slam. The slam involves catching four of the five cutthroat subspecies in Wyoming. In this episode, Michael talks me through the experience, including planning, how it went day-by-day, and setba

Ep 130: Fly Fishing in the UK and Staying Grounded on the Water, with Marina Gibson Jun 20, 2024 2969 Marina Gibson grew up fishing many of the well known streams of the UK. After traveling and fishing much of the world, she returned home and founded The Northern Fishing School, where anglers of all skill levels come to learn more about casting and fishing. She also recently released a book: Cast, Catch, Release: Finding Serenity and Purpose through Fly Fishing. In this episode we talk about her j

Ep 129: Choosing the Right Technique, with Charles Humphrey III Jun 6, 2024 3862 Charles Humphrey III is a Grammy Award–winning bluegrass musician who has played with the Steep Canyon Rangers and, currently, the Songs From the Road Band. He is also the owner of Beast Coast Anglers, a fishing guide service covering Tennessee, North Carolina, and Georgia. In this episode, we start by talking a bit about his music career and what it’s like to be a professional songwriter and blue

Ep 128: Trout, Art, and Duck Hunting, with Dan Brown May 23, 2024 3064 Dan Brown is an author (not that author), artist, and angler. Dan grew up catching bugs and fish, but has since become a full-time artist. He has traveled the world catching different fish and capturing their beauty through his art. He also recently published a book, “Trout: A Fictitious History,” in which he reimagines real species and subspecies of trout if their looks got a makeover. In this ep

Ep 127: Matching the Hatch, with Jeff Johnson May 9, 2024 3500 Jeff Johnson is a guide, fly tier, and cofounder of Identafly, an AI-based fly identification app. In this episode, we talk about whether new flies are actually still being designed, what’s important when trying to match a fly to a bug, how important matching the hatch actually is, how to make your fly stand out from the millions of real insects on the water, some useful features in the Identafly

Ep 126: Bartram’s Bass and the Black Bass Slam, with Will Mundhenke Apr 25, 2024 3396 Will Mundhenke is a State Naturalist with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, Chair with the South Carolina Native Fish Coalition, and leads multiple programs through the state to get new anglers introduced to their plentiful fisheries. In this episode, Will fills me in on the Bartram’s bass, a beautiful bass native to South Carolina. We also talk about the Black Bass Slam, a chall

Ep 125: Fish-Slapping the Hardrock 100 and DIY Packrafting in Alaska, with Bryon Powell Apr 11, 2024 4557 Bryon Powell is an ultra-runner, Vice President of Running Rivers, founder and former editor-in-chief of iRunFar.com, and the most decorated Flyathlete out there. In this episode, Bryon shares how we went from strictly a runner to a runner and angler, and how he fish-slapped one of the hardest trail races in the country: the Hardrock 100. We also talk about his trip to Alaska, during which he did

Ep 124: The Brook Trout of the Smokies, with Ian Rutter Mar 28, 2024 3539 Ian Rutter is a guide, artist, and Smoky Mountain angler. Though he used to guide on tailwaters, he now focuses exclusively on wild Smoky Mountain brook trout. In this episode, we talk about how he got into guiding and art, what it’s like fishing the Smokies, how these brook trout differ from other brook trout, and much more. Outfitter Website: https://www.randrflyfishing.com Art Website: https:/

Ep 123: Healing Through Fly Fishing and the Tallapoosa Bass, with Rowell Guevarra Mar 14, 2024 3243 Rowell Guevarra is a veteran and is more involved in helping the fly fishing community than anyone I’ve ever met. He is an EAFF Guide, PHWFF Assistant Program Lead, TMP Lead Mentor Advisor, OARS Foundation board member and guide, and AL Native Fish Coalition board member. In this episode, we talk about his work across various nonprofits, how he was introduced to fishing through PHWFF, fishing for

Ep 122: Looking Back and Looking Ahead, with Mel Moss Feb 29, 2024 4599 This is the annual episode I do with my pal, Mel, where we look back on the previous year and look forward to the year ahead. We talk about whether we completed our goals and what our upcoming goals are. In this episode, Mel also talks about her DIY trip to Alaska where she and her husband rented a vehicle and caught trout, salmon, and char on easy-to-access rivers without a bush plane. Waypoint

Ep 121: Running, Fishing, and Drinking Beer, with Andrew Todd Feb 15, 2024 3812 Andrew Todd was the very first guest I had on the show, back on episode 1. He is the creator of the Rocky Mountain Flyathlon, one of my favorite events every year, and its overarching nonprofit, Running Rivers. Andrew is a running, fishing, and beer-drinking enthusiast, and he is using these interests to raise money for native fish conservation. In this episode, we talk about ongoing conservation

Ep 120: Bluelining for Redeye Bass, with Matt Lewis Feb 1, 2024 3117 Dr. Matt Lewis is a redeye bass expert, both as an academic and as an angler. He describes redeye bass as what you would get if you crossed a brook trout and a smallmouth bass, with the aggression of a bass but the habitat of a trout. In this episode, we discuss the recent decision to break redeye bass into five distinct species, what differentiates the species, where they’re found, the appropriat

Ep 119: The Great Lakes Salmon Run, with George Kaider Jan 18, 2024 3811 George Kaider first came on the show (episode 95) to talk about fly fishing for pike. Now he is back to walk me through fishing for salmon in the Great Lakes, specifically king and coho salmon in Wisconsin. In addition to the gear, flies, and techniques needed for these species, he also throws in their other migratory species: lake-run browns and steelhead. We cover seasonality, bluelining some of

Ep 118: Tenkara and Being at Home in the Backcountry, with Paul Vertrees Jan 4, 2024 3452 Paul Vertrees is a guide at Royal Gorge Anglers in Cañon City, CO. He specializes in leading backcountry trips, often overnight, and using lightweight tenkara gear. In this episode, we discuss thriving vs. surviving while on remote trips, the myth that tenkara is only for small fish, how to handle larger fish on a tenkara rod, the pros and cons of using tenkara vs. western fly fishing gear, and mu

Ep 117: Fly Fishing for Walleye and Catfish, with Jeff Liskay Dec 21, 2023 3958 Jeff Liskay is the owner and operator of Great Lakes Flyfishing. Jeff has experience chasing many lesser-thought-of species on a fly, such as walleye, gar, and catfish. In this episode, we focus mostly on walleye, covering Jeff’s strategies for targeting them in the Great Lakes. Afterward, we also discuss how he changes his techniques to instead target channel catfish. Instagram: @greatlakesdude

Ep 116: The Importance of Native Fish, with Bob Mallard Dec 7, 2023 4447 Bob Mallard is the Executive Director of the Native Fish Coalition (NFC), a nonprofit dedicated to restoring and protecting native fish. In this episode, we talk about the origin of NFC, the work they do, what does and doesn’t work for fish conservation, the value of native species, and much more. Email: Info@NativeFishCoalition.org Website: link Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Vis

Ep 115: Steelhead, Bass, Pike, and Musky, with Dan Pribanic Nov 23, 2023 3396 Dan Pribanic is the owner of Chagrin River Outfitters in northeastern Ohio. They have an abundance of species nearby, including steelhead, smallmouth bass, pike, musky, and walleye. In this episode, we discuss what it’s like to open and run a fly shop, steelhead fishing in the Great Lakes tributaries, and how to target the various other species they have nearby. Website: link Facebook: /ChagrinRi

Ep 114: Giant Brook Trout in Labrador, with Scott Muelrath Nov 9, 2023 3080 Scott Muelrath has taken many trips to Labrador over the years, but his favorite species to catch there are undoubtedly the giant brook trout that call the lakes in Labrador home. In this episode, he tells me about some of his trips, what it’s like to fish for such remote brook trout, the gear and techniques required, and much more. Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm

Ep 113: Fishing, Writing, and Chocolate-making, with Tom Rosenbauer Oct 26, 2023 3451 Tom Rosenbauer is the author of over 20 fly fishing books, host of the Orvis Fly Fishing Podcast, Chief Enthusiast at Orvis, and one of the biggest names in the fly fishing world today. In this episode, Tom and I talk about how he got started in fly fishing, what it’s like to watch a trout stream go through seasonal cycles, beaver activity on his home stream, what gets him excited about fishing th

Ep 112: Fishing and Podcasting, Guest Appearance on Wet Fly Swing Oct 12, 2023 3669 Dave Stewart hosts the Wet Fly Swing Podcast and was generous enough to invite me on his show. He was also a guest on episode 96 of Fish Untamed. In this episode, I get to be on the other side of the microphone as Dave and I chat about backcountry fishing, ethical harvest, and some of the nitty-gritty details of running a podcast. Wet Fly Swing website: link Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad

Ep 111: Brook Trout Updates and Troutman Success, with Palmer Henson Sep 28, 2023 3458 Palmer Henson is a regular guest on the show, also appearing on episodes 3 and 62 to talk about his ongoing Georgia brook trout project. In this episode, he updates me on where the project currently stands and also fills me in on his recent Troutman completion in Wyoming. Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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