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Ask About Fly Fishing - Podcast

Ask About Fly Fishing - Podcast

D. Roger Maves 204 Episodes Oct 8, 2026

Ask About Fly Fishing is a podcast for fly fishers who want to learn more about the sport. Host D. Roger Maves interviews industry experts and experienced anglers on techniques, gear, destinations, and other topics. Episodes are broadcast live over the internet and then recorded as podcasts for an international audience. The show offers a fresh, practical approach to fly fishing education and conversation.

Episodes

From Angler to Outfitter: Building a Life as a Fly Fishing Guide
From Angler to Outfitter: Building a Life as a Fly Fishing Guide Oct 8, 2026 1:18:34 What does it really take to turn a passion for fly fishing into a profession? Montana guide and outfitter Coleman Savage shares his journey from fly-shop jobs to guiding—and how Guiding for the Future helped accelerate his growth. Discover why becoming a great guide requires far more than catching fish, and how knowledge of river ecology, conservation, water rights, stewardship, client relationshi
Fly Fishing the Farmington River: Trout, Hatches & Tactics
Fly Fishing the Farmington River: Trout, Hatches & Tactics Sep 17, 2026 1:24:17 Connecticut’s Farmington River offers outstanding year-round trout fishing—but consistently catching its trout requires understanding the river, its hatches, and how fish respond to changing conditions. Steve Culton joins us to share his hard-earned knowledge of this celebrated fishery. We’ll explore where and when to fish, seasonal strategies, important hatches, productive flies, and techniques r
Fly Fishing the Legendary North Umpqua for Steelhead
Fly Fishing the Legendary North Umpqua for Steelhead Sep 3, 2026 1:18:31 The North Umpqua is legendary among steelhead fly fishers—but success on this demanding river takes more than simply showing up with a fly rod. Former guide and author Joe W. Howell shares what you need to know to fish the North Umpqua with confidence. Discover how to read its distinctive water, choose productive flies and techniques, approach steelhead effectively, and adapt to changing river con
Imposters - The Flies We Fish And The Fish They Catch
Imposters - The Flies We Fish And The Fish They Catch Aug 20, 2026 1:20:03 Skip and Carol Ann Morris are well known in the fly fishing world and they have stories to tell... Their latest book Imposters takes us on a trip of colorful fly fishing experiences blending stories, insights, history and instruction all based on those imposters at the end of our lines. Join us on what will be a fun as well as enlightening episode as they share those experiences with us.
Mexico to Patagonia: An Angler's Journey Through a New World
Mexico to Patagonia: An Angler's Journey Through a New World Jul 2, 2026 1:20:22 Steve Ramirez explores the rivers, jungles, mountains, and windswept landscapes of Central and South America featured in A Season in Patagonia. From tarpon in Mexico and peacock bass in the Amazon to the legendary trout waters of Patagonia, Steve shares unforgettable encounters with remarkable people, diverse cultures, extraordinary wildlife, and world-class fisheries. Discover how travel, fly fis
Bonefish Dreams: Chasing the Grey Ghost Around the World
Bonefish Dreams: Chasing the Grey Ghost Around the World Jun 25, 2026 1:20:46 What is it about bonefish that inspires anglers to travel thousands of miles, endure endless flights, and return to the flats year after year? Frank Foster shares unforgettable stories, legendary guides, hard-earned lessons, and the adventures that fueled nearly four decades of chasing the elusive "grey ghost" from the Bahamas and Cuba to the Seychelles and beyond, Whether you're a seasoned flats
A Fly Fisher’s Road Trip Across California
A Fly Fisher’s Road Trip Across California Jun 4, 2026 1:18:33 Listen in as Greg Vinci provides an unforgettable fly fishing road trip across California as we explore the waters featured in his book, The Complete Guide to California Fly Fishing. From the rugged Southern Cascades to coastal streams and the legendary rivers and lakes of the Sierra’s west and east slopes, Greg shares the destinations, tactics, hatches, and hidden gems every fly angler should kno
Topwater to Bottom: Cracking the Code on Smallmouth Bass
Topwater to Bottom: Cracking the Code on Smallmouth Bass May 21, 2026 1:23:20 Smallmouth bass aren’t just aggressive they’re strategic. Jake Villwock breaks down how to consistently catch more fish by targeting all three feeding zones: topwater, mid-column, and bottom. He reveals how modern fly design—from foam bugs to articulated baitfish and lifelike crayfish has transformed the game. Whether you’re chasing explosive surface eats or dialing in subsurface tactics, you’ll l
A Fishable Feast: Fly Fishing and Eating Your Way Around the World
A Fishable Feast: Fly Fishing and Eating Your Way Around the World May 7, 2026 1:11:36 What happens when world-class fly fishing meets unforgettable cuisine? Listen in while globetrotting fly fishing guide and chef Matthew Supinski explores the intersection of rivers, culture, and the table. We’ll journey from legendary trout streams to coastal waters around the globe—discovering how food, place, and angling traditions intertwine. If you’ve ever dreamed of chasing fish by day and sa
The DIY Fly Fishing Road Trip: From Tents to Airstreams
The DIY Fly Fishing Road Trip: From Tents to Airstreams Apr 9, 2026 1:24:00 What does it take to turn a simple camping trip into an unforgettable fly fishing adventure? Robert Streeter shares lessons from years on the road—from tent camping in remote waters to traveling in an Airstream in search of the next great fishery. Learn how to discover prime destinations, plan your trips, and create DIY fly fishing experiences that fit your lifestyle. Whether it’s a weekend getawa
Nymphing Strategies for Trinity River Steelhead: Flow, Depth, and Control
Nymphing Strategies for Trinity River Steelhead: Flow, Depth, and Control Feb 26, 2026 1:24:12 Steelhead on the Trinity River aren’t accidental fish—and neither are the anglers who consistently find them. In this episode, professional guide Alex Ross breaks down the nuts and bolts of deep nymphing for Trinity River steelhead from a drift boat. We dive into reading flow-driven water, boat positioning, rigging for depth and control, fly selection by conditions, and the subtle adjustments that
Bowfin, Gar, Pike, Trout & More: Cracking the Code on Lake Champlain’s Fly Fishing Giants
Bowfin, Gar, Pike, Trout & More: Cracking the Code on Lake Champlain’s Fly Fishing Giants Feb 5, 2026 Lake Champlain may be one of the most diverse fly-fishing waters in North America, and it remains largely underexplored by fly anglers. Professional angler Drew Price breaks down how to target the lake’s incredible mix of species—from explosive bowfin and prehistoric longnose gar to northern pike, bass, carp, freshwater drum, and even salmonids. Drew shares practical strategies on seasonal movemen

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