Interview Episodes
S3, Ep 9: Mike Tayloe of Finns West Returns
On this episode, Mike Tayloe of Finns West and Katabatic Consulting returns to the podcast. Mike recently moved back to North Carolina after many years in Colorado. Tayloe and I catch up, and he shares what’s next for Finns W...
S3, Ep 4: Capt. Chris Siess of Knot the Reel World
On this episode, I am joined by Capt. Chris Siess of Knot the Reel World . Chris guides for everything with fins from Central Virginia to the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Please join us as Chris shares his fishing journey. ...
S2, Ep 164: Coffee with Don Thomas
On this episode, I am joined by outdoorsman Don Thomas . Among other things, he is the waterfowl editor for Strung . Please join us for our last interview of 2020 as we discuss a life well spent in the field and with the pen....
S2, Ep 160: An Evening with Al Quattrocchi
On this episode, I am joined by Al Quattrocchi or, as most folks call him, Al Q. Al shares his experiences growing up in and around New York City and his migration west. We also discuss Al’s new book, The Corbina Diaries . It...
S2, Ep 149: Mark Lance of River Light Images
On this episode, I am joined by Mark Lance . You may not know Mark, but you certainly know his photography. His images have appeared in the most prominent publications in the outdoor industry and supported the marketing effor...
S2, Ep 142: Stripers with Henry Cowen and Dave Whitlock
In this episode, Henry Cowen returns to update us on striper fishing on Lake Lanier and to tell us about his upcoming book on freshwater stripers. In the second half of the interview, Dave Whitlock joins us. Dave wrote the fo...
S2, Ep 135: Gettin' Buggy with Matt Green
On this episode, I am joined by Matt Green . Matt is a PhD candidate in Aquatic Entomology and Systematics at Clemson University and the buggiest guy I know. Matt is a frequent speaker on the show circuit, and his articles ha...
S2, Ep 131: An Evening with Tom Keer
On this episode, we have a special treat for all of our listeners who enjoy upland hunting. I am joined by Tom Keer . Tom is an avid outdoorsman and writer. I was fortunate to catch up with Tom at the end of a day chasing gro...
S2, Ep 125: Patrick Robinson of Steelhead Alley Outfitters
On this episode, I am joined by Patrick Robinson, Director of Operations for Steelhead Alley Outfitters . We are on the edge of fall steelhead season, and Patrick and I take a deep dive into all things steelhead and Steelhead...
S2, Ep 121: John St. John of Hog Island Boat Works
On this episode, I am joined by John St. John, founder and owner of Hog Island Boat Works . John shares his fishing journey, and we take a deep dive into all things Hog Island . Follow Hog Island on Instagram Support the Show...
S2, Ep 118: Ty Churchwell of Trout Unlimited
On this episode, I am joined by Ty Churchwell , Mining Coordinator for TU’s Angler Conservation Program. Ty shares his fishing journey, his passion for conservation and the details of TU’s new Critical Minerals Campaign . Hel...
S2, Ep 114: All Things Game Changer with Blane Chocklett
On this episode, I am joined by my good friend, Blane Chocklett. As many of you know, the release of Blane’s long-anticipated book, Game Changer , is right around the corner. Blane shares how he developed the Game Changer pla...
S2, Ep 112: Lords of the Fly with Monte Burke
On this episode, I am joined by New York Times bestselling author Monte Burke . Monte shares his passion for the outdoors and discusses his latest book, Lords of the Fly , which chronicles the hunt for world-record tarpon in ...
S2, Ep 107: Sara Jo Royalty of Sara Jo Flies
In this episode, I catch up with Sara Jo Royalty . Sara Jo was recently featured in the Summer 2020 issue of Fly Tyer . Please join us as Sara Jo shares her journey from commercial fisherman and musician to professional caddy...
S2, Ep 105: Pat Cohen of Super Fly
In this episode, I catch up with deer hair master Pat Cohen . We take a deep dive into his life as an artist, his passion for stacking deer hair and his new book, Super Bass Flies . Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Bonefish ...
S2, Ep 99: Nelli Williams of Trout Unlimited
In this episode, I catch up with Nelli Williams, Trout Unlimited’s Alaska Program Director. Nelli shares her journey from the Midwest to Alaska, discusses TU’s extensive work in the state and updates us from the front lines o...
S2, Ep 93: People of Bristol Bay - Kate Crump of Frigate Adventure Tr…
In this installment of our People of Bristol Bay series, I catch up with Kate Crump, co-owner of Frigate Adventure Travel , a few days before the start of her Alaskan fishing season. Kate shares her fishing and writing journe...
S2, Ep 89: An Evening with Henry Cowen
In this episode, I am joined by Henry Cowen . Henry is best known for helping to popularize chasing freshwater stripers on the fly. Join us as Henry shares his experiences growing up and fishing in New York City, his striper ...
S2, Ep 83: People of Bristol Bay - Drew Hamilton of Friends of McNeil…
In the second installment of our People of Bristol Bay series, I catch up with Drew Hamilton. Drew is an outdoor photographer and a bear guide based in Homer, Alaska. He is also the President of Friends of McNeil River . Drew...
S2, Ep 78: Brad Befus of Scientific Anglers
In this episode, I catch up with Brad Befus, President of Scientific Anglers . Brad shares his passion for the outdoors, SA’s relentless focus on producing the best fly lines on the market and his vision for the future. Thank...
S2, Ep 74: Scott Hetzer of Eclipse Fly Co.
In this episode, I am joined by Scott Hetzer, owner of Eclipse Fly Co. . Scott shares his fly fishing journey from early fishing memories, to becoming an Orvis-endorsed guide to founding Eclipse. Thanks to this episode’s spon...
S2, Ep 71: Stephanie Vatalaro of the Recreational Boating and Fishing…
In this episode, I am joined by Stephanie Vatalaro, SVP of Marketing and Communications for the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation . Stephanie shares her journey from the Florida Keys to Washington, D.C., and all of th...
S2, Ep 67: People of Bristol Bay - Tia Shoemaker of Grizzly Skins of …
In this inaugural episode of our People of Bristol Bay series, I catch up with Tia Shoemaker. Tia grew up in the Alaskan bush and is a second generation hunting and fishing guide for her family’s business, Grizzly Skins of Al...
S2, Ep 61: Doug Kreinik of Kreinik Manufacturing Company
In this episode, I catch up with Doug Kreinik, owner of Kreinik Manufacturing Company . Fly tyers will instantly know him as the man behind Kreinik Flash of Kreelex fame. Join us as Doug shares the history of the business and...