The Articulate Fly

Fly Tying Episodes

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. 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 …

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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 …

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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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May 20, 2020

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 …

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April 1, 2020

S2, Ep 37: Peter Stitcher of Ascent Fly Fishing

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 ...

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March 4, 2020

S2, Ep 22: Mike Hogue of Badger Creek Fly Tying

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, …

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Jan. 8, 2020

S2, Ep 3: Braden Miller of Miller Time Flies

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...

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Sept. 6, 2019

S1, Ep 68: An Evening with Tim O'Neill of Norvise

Join us for our conversation with Tim O’Neill of Norvise . We discuss a lifetime in the outdoors, the secret to successfully tying on a rotary vise, his serendipitous introduction to Norm Norlander and his vision for Norvise’...

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Aug. 23, 2019

S1, Ep 63: An Evening with Nicole March of The Quilted Tyer

Join us for our conversation with Nicole March of The Quilted Tyer - possibly the busiest person in fly fishing! We cover it all from her work as an EMT and a medical tattooist, to The Quilted Tyer, to writing …

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March 8, 2019

S1, Ep 18: All Things Soft Hackle with Allen McGee

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 ...

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