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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 sponsor, Bristol Bay Defense Fund. Social Media Follow Eclipse Fly Co. on Instagram. Subscribe to the Podcast or, Even Better, Download Our App Download our mobile app for free from the Apple App Store, the Google Play Store or the Amazon Android Store. Subscribe to the podcas...

Matt Reilly of Matt Reilly Fly Fishing updates us on mid-June conditions in Southwestern Virginia. Don’t miss his most recent column in The Rural Virginian or his recent review of the YETI LoadOut GoBox in Hatch Magazine. To learn more about Matt, check out our full length interview. Have a question for Matt? Send us a message on our Facebook page, and we will read it on the next report. Download our mobile app for free from the Apple App Store, the Google Play Store or the Amazon An...

Ethan Martin of TaleTellers Fly Shop in Lynchburg, Virginia, updates us on mid-June conditions in Central Virginia. To learn more about Ethan and TaleTellers, check out our full length interview. Follow TaleTellers on Facebook and Instagram. Have a question for Ethan? Send us a message on our Facebook page, and we will read it on the next report. Download our mobile app for free from the Apple App Store, the Google Play Store or the Amazon Android Store. Subscribe to the podcast in the podc...

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 the great resources the Foundation offers the boating and angling community. Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Norvise. Helpful Links TakeMeFishing.org Women Making Waves RB&FF Blog State Fishing License Information State Boat Registration Information State Agency COVID Inform...

George Costa of TCO Fly Shop in State College, Pennsylvania, updates us on mid-June conditions in Central PA. For PA fishing regulations, check out the PA Fish & Boat Commission website. Follow TCO on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Have a question for George? Send us a message on our Facebook page, and we will read it on the next report. Download our mobile app for free from the Apple App Store, the Google Play Store or the Amazon Android Store. Subscribe to the podcast in the podcatcher ...

Greg Welander of Upstream on the Fly updates us on early June conditions in Texas’ Hill Country. If you missed our full length interview with Greg, you can check it out here! Have a question for Greg? Send us a message on our Facebook page, and we will read it on the next report. Download our mobile app for free from the Apple App Store, the Google Play Store or the Amazon Android Store. Subscribe to the podcast in the podcatcher of your choice.

Shannon Messer of Tuckaseegee Fly Shop updates us on early June conditions in Western North Carolina. Heading to the Park? Get the latest information on access here. Have a question for the folks at Tuck Fly Shop? Send us a message on our Facebook page, and we will read it on the next report. Download our mobile app for free from the Apple App Store, the Google Play Store or the Amazon Android Store. Subscribe to the podcast in the podcatcher of your choice.

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 Alaska. She shares her experiences growing up in the Alaskan bush, hitchhiking across three African countries to hunt and fish and everything in between. Related Content S7, Ep 79 - Building Bridges: Community and Content Creation in Fly Fishing with Spencer Durrant S7, ...

Matt Reilly of Matt Reilly Fly Fishing updates us on late May conditions in Southwestern Virginia. Don’t miss his most recent column in The Rural Virginian or his recent review of the YETI LoadOut GoBox in Hatch Magazine. To learn more about Matt, check out our full length interview. Have a question for Matt? Send us a message on our Facebook page, and we will read it on the next report. Download our mobile app for free from the Apple App Store, the Google Play Store or the Amazon An...

Ethan Martin of TaleTellers Fly Shop in Lynchburg, Virginia, updates us on late May conditions in Central Virginia. To learn more about Ethan and TaleTellers, check out our full length interview. Follow TaleTellers on Facebook and Instagram. Have a question for Ethan? Send us a message on our Facebook page, and we will read it on the next report. Download our mobile app for free from the Apple App Store, the Google Play Store or the Amazon Android Store. Subscribe to the podcast in the podc...

George Costa of TCO Fly Shop in State College, Pennsylvania, updates us on late May conditions in Central PA. For PA fishing regulations, check out the PA Fish & Boat Commission website. Follow TCO on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Have a question for George? Send us a message on our Facebook page, and we will read it on the next report. Download our mobile app for free from the Apple App Store, the Google Play Store or the Amazon Android Store. Subscribe to the podcast in the podcatcher ...

Greg Welander of Upstream on the Fly updates us on late May conditions in Texas’ Hill Country. Don’t miss Greg’s upcoming appearances at the June meetings of the Dallas Fly Fishers and the Fort Worth Fly Fishers. If you missed our full length interview with Greg, you can check it out here! Have a question for Greg? Send us a message on our Facebook page, and we will read it on the next report. Download our mobile app for free from the Apple App Store, the Google Play Store or the Amazon Andr...

Dale Collins of Tuckaseegee Fly Shop updates us on late May conditions in Western North Carolina. If you missed our full length interview with Dale, you can check it out here! Have a question for Dale? Send us a message on our Facebook page, and we will read it on the next report. Download our mobile app for free from the Apple App Store, the Google Play Store or the Amazon Android Store. Subscribe to the podcast in the podcatcher of your choice.

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 how Harry Steeves and Chuck Kraft helped him get into the fly tying materials game. Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Bristol Bay Defense Fund. Please support their work and donate today! Follow Kreinik Manufacturing on Social Media Facebook Instagram YouTube Subscribe to...

Matt Reilly of Matt Reilly Fly Fishing updates us on mid-May conditions in Southwestern Virginia. Don’t miss his most recent column in The Rural Virginian or his recent review of the YETI LoadOut GoBox in Hatch Magazine. To learn more about Matt, check out our full length interview. Have a question for Matt? Send us a message on our Facebook page, and we will read it on the next report. Download our mobile app for free from the Apple App Store, the Google Play Store or the Amazon And...

Ethan Martin of TaleTellers Fly Shop in Lynchburg, Virginia, updates us on mid-May conditions in Central Virginia. To learn more about Ethan and TaleTellers, check out our full length interview. Follow TaleTellers on Facebook and Instagram. Have a question for Ethan? Send us a message on our Facebook page, and we will read it on the next report. Download our mobile app for free from the Apple App Store, the Google Play Store or the Amazon Android Store. Subscribe to the podcast in the podca...

George Costa of TCO Fly Shop in State College, Pennsylvania, updates us on mid-May conditions in Central PA. For PA fishing regulations, check out the PA Fish & Boat Commission website. Follow TCO on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Have a question for George? Send us a message on our Facebook page, and we will read it on the next report. Download our mobile app for free from the Apple App Store, the Google Play Store or the Amazon Android Store. Subscribe to the podcast in the podcatcher o...

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 episode’s sponsor, Norvise. Follow Brian on Social Media Facebook Instagram Subscribe to the Podcast or, Even Better, Download Our App Download our mobile app for free from the Apple App Store, the Google Play Store or the Amazon Android Store. Subscribe to the podca...

Greg Welander of Upstream on the Fly updates us on early May conditions in Texas’ Hill Country. If you missed our full length interview with Greg, you can check it out here! Have a question for Greg? Send us a message on our Facebook page, and we will read it on the next report. Download our mobile app for free from the Apple App Store, the Google Play Store or the Amazon Android Store. Subscribe to the podcast in the podcatcher of your choice.

Dale Collins of Tuckaseegee Fly Shop updates us on early May conditions in Western North Carolina. If you missed our full length interview with Dale, you can check it out here! Have a question for Dale? Send us a message on our Facebook page, and we will read it on the next report. Download our mobile app for free from the Apple App Store, the Google Play Store or the Amazon Android Store. Subscribe to the podcast in the podcatcher of your choice.

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 habitat. Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Postfly. Helpful Links Support BTT by becoming a member or making a donation. Voice your support for the Western Dry Rocks spawning closure. Learn more about the 7th International Science Symposium and Flats Expo on November 13th and ...

Matt Reilly of Matt Reilly Fly Fishing updates us on early May conditions in Southwestern Virginia. Don’t miss his most recent column in The Rural Virginian. To learn more about Matt, check out our full length interview. Have a question for Matt? Send us a message on our Facebook page, and we will read it on the next report. Download our mobile app for free from the Apple App Store, the Google Play Store or the Amazon Android Store. Subscribe to the podcast in the podcatcher of yo...

George Costa of TCO Fly Shop in State College, Pennsylvania, updates us on late April conditions in Central PA. For PA fishing regulations, check out the PA Fish & Boat Commission website. Follow TCO on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Have a question for George? Send us a message on our Facebook page, and we will read it on the next report. Download our mobile app for free from the Apple App Store, the Google Play Store or the Amazon Android Store. Subscribe to the podcast in the podcatche...

Ethan Martin of TaleTellers Fly Shop in Lynchburg, Virginia, updates us on late April conditions in Central Virginia. To learn more about Ethan and TaleTellers, check out our full length interview. Follow TaleTellers on Facebook and Instagram. Have a question for Ethan? Send us a message on our Facebook page, and we will read it on the next report. Download our mobile app for free from the Apple App Store, the Google Play Store or the Amazon Android Store. Subscribe to the podcast in the po...