The Articulate Fly

Interview Episodes

March 24, 2021

S3, Ep 43: Chris Reilly of Reilly Rod Crafters

On this episode, I am joined by fellow Virginian Chris Reilly, the founder and owner of Reilly Rod Crafters . Chris shares his fishing journey, his thoughts on rod design and the story behind his rod company. Blane Chocklett’...

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March 10, 2021

S3, Ep 35: Capt. Richard Andrews of Tar-Pam Guide Service

On this episode, I am joined by Capt. Richard Andrews, owner of Tar-Pam Guide Service . Richard shares his experiences growing up in Eastern North Carolina and the great angling opportunities found in the Inner Banks. Thanks ...

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Feb. 24, 2021

S3, Ep 28: Tim Hepworth of Fly Fishing Bow River Outfitters

On this episode, I am joined by Tim Hepworth. Tim is a guide with Fly Fishing Bow River Outfitters and a co-host of Thursday Night Live Fly Tying . Please join us as Tim shares his fly fishing journey on the water and at the ...

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Feb. 10, 2021

S3, Ep 18: All Things Salt with Capt. Jake Jordan Pt II

On this episode, we return for Part II of our conversation with Capt. Jake Jordan . Jake has been a saltwater guide for his entire career- almost sixty years. While Jake guides for tarpon and false albacore, his passion is ch...

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Feb. 3, 2021

S3, Ep 14: All Things Salt with Capt. Jake Jordan Pt I

On this episode, I am joined by Capt. Jake Jordan . Jake has been a saltwater guide for his entire career- almost sixty years. While Jake guides for tarpon and false albacore, his passion is chasing billfish on the fly and te...

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Jan. 26, 2021

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...

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Jan. 13, 2021

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. ...

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Dec. 17, 2020

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....

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Dec. 11, 2020

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...

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Nov. 24, 2020

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...

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Nov. 11, 2020

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...

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Oct. 28, 2020

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...

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Oct. 21, 2020

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...

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Oct. 7, 2020

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...

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Sept. 30, 2020

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 Related Content ...

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Sept. 23, 2020

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...

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Sept. 16, 2020

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...

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Sept. 10, 2020

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 ...

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Sept. 3, 2020

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...

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Aug. 26, 2020

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 ...

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Aug. 12, 2020

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...

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July 29, 2020

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...

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July 22, 2020

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 ...

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July 8, 2020

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...

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