The Articulate Fly

Interview Episodes

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 Support the Show...

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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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June 25, 2020

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...

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June 17, 2020

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...

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June 11, 2020

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...

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