Interview Episodes

Join us for the first part of our interview with Blane Chocklett at Ballast Point Brewing Company in Daleville, Virginia. We cover it all! To book Blane, shoot him an email or give him a call at 540-354-1774. Follow Blane on ...

Andy shares everything from Down by the River’s journey from an artist’s inspiration to the bookshelf to its impact on growing the sport we all love so much. Andy will be signing books at the Fly Fishing Expo in late July in ...

On a snowy, late May evening, Tayloe and I discuss the lightbulb moment that birthed Finns West, all things wilderness medicine and his strategies for fishing for landlocked tarpon. To fish with Tayloe, check out The Broadmoo...

After a long day at the easel, A.D. joins me to discuss everything from fishing farm ponds with bologna as a kid to the opening of her new gallery and her new Mustang series. To learn more about A.D. and her gallery opening o...

In this episode, I chat with Landon Mayer about his journey from fishing Eleven Mile Reservoir as a six-year-old to becoming an accomplished angler, guide and writer. Along the way, we discuss the importance of fishing friend...

Matt shares his passion for guiding in, and writing about, the Virginia outdoors. We also discuss the origins and design philosophy of Reilly Rod Crafters. To book with Matt, visit his website . Don’t miss Matt’s booth at the...

Kristen discusses the origins of Nautilus Reels, his passion to build the best reels on the planet and the importance of giving back to the sport. To learn more about Nautilus, check out their website . Thanks again to this e...

In this episode, I chat with Beau Beasley, outdoor writer and event promoter, about the basics of hunting and fishing access in the United States. For more information about Beau or to read his articles on access, check out h...

In this episode, I chat with Brian Hester of Hooked Fly Company about his fly fishing journey on and off the canvas. Be sure to listen carefully for Brian’s special offer for Articulate Fly listeners! You can see Brian’s most...

In this episode, I chat with soft hackle aficionado, Allen McGee. Allen discusses his influences and how form follows function in all facets of his tying and fishing. For more information about Allen and his flies, check out ...

In this episode, I chat with Dale Collins, co-owner of Tuckaseegee Fly Shop . We discuss the start of his fly fishing career as an undergrad at Western Carolina University, the opening of Tuckaseegee Fly Shop and everything i...

Dave and I discuss all things past, present and future SCOF. Check out SCOF’s website for the latest issue, Olde Time Fudge Shoppe. Do yourself a favor and subscribe today! Dave’s favorite Southern Culture on the Skids tune -...

In this episode, I chat with Martin Bawden, founder of Flymen Fishing Company and Kona USA . We discuss how his early passion for fly tying led to the creation of Flymen and its evolution over the last decade. We also talk ab...

In this episode, I chat with Paul Bourcq, owner of Drift Media Productions and former head coach of the US Youth Fly Fishing Team. From his humble beginnings fishing at a Western NC trout farm to coaching the US Youth Fly Fis...

From Day Two of the Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival , Rick Pope of Temple Fork Outfitters joined me to share his passion for the outdoors and to discuss the past, present and future of Temple Fork Outfitters. To learn mo...