Interview Episodes

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

In this episode, I catch up with Brian Shumaker, owner of Susquehanna River Guides . We talk about growing up in Pennsylvania, how he got into the guide game and take a deep dive into all things smallmouth. Thanks to this epi...

In this episode, I catch up with JoEllen Wilson, Juvenile Tarpon Habitat Program Manager for Bonefish & Tarpon Trust . We discuss her journey to BTT and BTT's science-based approach to protect and restore critical tarpon habi...

In this episode, I catch up with Orvis ’ Tom Rosenbauer. While we chat about Orvis and the crazy times we live in, we also take a deep dive into one of Tom’s lesser known talents - chocolate making. Thanks to this episode’s s...

In this episode, I catch up with Nick Roberts, Director of Marketing and Communications for Bonefish & Tarpon Trust . We discuss Nick’s journey to BTT and the great work BTT is doing to conserve the flats species so many of u...

In this episode, I am joined by Joe Mahler . Joe shares his journey from fishing farm ponds in the Midwest as a kid to his career as an illustrator, an outdoor writer and a teaching guide. Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Br...

In this episode, I catch up with Chris Wood, President and CEO of Trout Unlimited . Chris shares his passion for the outdoors, TU’s response to COVID-19 as well as a refresher on the almost fifteen-year struggle to protect Br...

In this episode, I catch up with Peter Stitcher of Ascent Fly Fishing . We discuss Peter’s early fishing adventures, Ascent’s science-based approach and Ascent’s relentless focus on community. Get 10% off on your next Ascent ...

In this episode, I catch up with Dan Davala of Orvis Adventures . We discuss casting geekery, the Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders , adventure travel and getting called home to the Orvis mothership in Vermont. Thanks to this episode...

In this episode, I catch up with Greg Welander, owner of Upstream on the Fly . We discuss Greg’s journey from Corporate America to chasing his passion in the Texas Hill Country. Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Postfly . Upc...

In this episode, I catch up with Brian Runnals, founder of Recur Outdoors . We discuss the genesis of Postfly , the growth of its sister brands and Brian’s vision for the future. Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Norvise . Fo...

In this episode, I catch up with Mike Hogue of Badger Creek Fly Tying , the oldest online fly shop on the internet. We discuss Mike’s career as a commercial tier and an outdoor writer, the founding of Badger Creek, Minnesota ...

In this episode, I catch up with Jason Hallacher, Assistant Fisheries Biologist with the Virginia Department of Game & Inland Fisheries . In addition to sharing his passion for the outdoors, Jason shares the Commonwealth’s nu...

In this episode, I catch up with Joel Johnson, co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Admirable Devil. We discuss his early passion for fishing and conservation, how the Great Recession re-focused his purpose and we take a ...

In this episode, I catch up with Tim Johnson of Tim Johnson Gallery . We discuss his passion for fly fishing and art, the birth of the Timmy Grip and everything in between. If you are going to be in Charleston for SEWE in a c...

In this episode, I catch up with Ben Furimsky, CEO of The Fly Fishing Show , on a rare week at home during show season. We discuss the roots of The Fly Fishing Show, how the business has changed over the last thirty years and...

In this episode, I catch up with Braden Miller, the fourteen-year-old, fly fishing phenom from Glen Allen, Virginia, and the driving force behind Miller Time Flies . Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Virginia Fly Fishing & Wi...

In this episode, I catch up with Mike Schultz . We talk about how he got into the smallie game, his tips for targeting trophy bass and all things Schultz Outfitters . Upcoming Events Bar Flies 2020 and SO’s Winter Classes Mid...

In this episode, I catch up with George Daniel . We take a deep dive into the mentors who have helped him achieve his success as well as how he coaches to build better anglers. Thanks again to this episode’s sponsor, Virginia...

In this episode, I catch up with Derek DeYoung in his studio on a snowy, Michigan morning. We chat about growing up in Michigan, his first art competition, his love of karaoke and everything in between. Thanks to Our Sponsor,...