Episodios

  • Mea Carpa

    Mea Carpa
    Mar 6 2026
    Like many a dace that have taken aa dry fly, only to get hook-set into the streamside vegetation - I bit off more than I could chew last week on the podcast. When I thought about talking predatory fish, I figured I could shoehorn carp into the discussion. They aren't predators in the same way musky and big largemouth are. However, the rods and rivers overlap. Regardless, this is an episode where I make things right. Which, of course, entails talking about carp for nearly 30 minutes. These weirdo, invasive fish are worth knowing about if you are in North American and own a fly rod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 m
  • Gearing Up For Predators

    Gearing Up For Predators
    Feb 27 2026
    In fly fishing, "predators" is a bit of an arbitrary designation. Why? Well, bluegill are predators. Brook trout are predators. Tiger sharks are predators. What we often mean is the larger, piscivorous (fish eating) freshwater species in North America. Today I'm talking about some of the considerations one might make when thinking about gear for larger bass and toothy fish. As you can imagine, this includes a wide range of species and waters. Still, there are some general principles that all come into play when acquiring equipment for targeting predatory fish. Also, I throw carp a bone. I mean, they do get big. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 m
  • Fly Fishing Accusations, XXXVIII

    Fly Fishing Accusations, XXXVIII
    Feb 20 2026
    It is that time again. You ask, I answer. I like these episodes so much, that I do one every few months. Today I interact with questions regarding: Fly line choices Fly rod action Fly fishing footwear And I transcend my normal 3 topic boundary by addressing two logistical/technical items. As always, please don't hesitate to reach out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 m
  • 2026 Fly Fishing Show Recap

    2026 Fly Fishing Show Recap
    Feb 13 2026
    This may very well be the longest episode of the podcast yet. And it could have been longer if I mentioned every interesting conversation, unique piece of gear, or novel observation from my four days at The Fly Fishing Show. In this quick look back at my weekends in Marlborough, MA, and Edison, NJ, I talk about presentations, products, and people. And at the end of the day, it is the people that made the time at the events the most worthwhile. Whether you're planning on going to an event, or you simply want to hear which "stuff" I found to be noteworthy - give this week's installment a listen. Then go chase down some of my recommendations online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 m
  • Don't be a Lazy Fly Fisher, II

    Don't be a Lazy Fly Fisher, II
    Feb 6 2026
    Two whole podcast episodes devoted to how fly fishers can be lazy? Oh yes. And I could do a handful more just on those issues I see in myself. Recently I defined laziness as choosing to not do what you know you should do. If the goal is catching fish, why would you only try 95%? or 50% Certainly, you shouldn't be bothered by being skunked if that is the case. Today I highlight three more things anyone can and should do when fly fishing. Whether we do it or not is another story... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 m
  • Don't be a Lazy Fly Fisher, I

    Don't be a Lazy Fly Fisher, I
    Jan 30 2026
    We don't talk enough about how much of a problem laziness is. That goes for people and society as a whole. But, of course, today I'm talking about how laziness is not the friend of the fly fisher. If you're being lazy, it means you know better. It means you can do what you should do but you choose not to do that. Why? It is easier not to. In this episode I walk through three issues where you might be a little lazy in your fly fishing. While I can say that I don't err in one of these topics, talking about the other two was a little bit convicting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 m
  • [Cast1] Fishing from Small to Large Rivers

    [Cast1] Fishing from Small to Large Rivers
    Jan 23 2026
    Today's episode is a snippet from one of the presentations that I give at The Fly Fishing Show. It is about a third shorter and you don't get the benefit of PowerPoint slides, but the content promised to be quite helpful for the small stream angler. Why? If you primarily fish small streams, there might be some trepidation over heading out to the larger rivers. Sprawling waterways can be intimidating when you're used to being able to cast bank to bank. However, the skills and observations you make on the smaller creeks can easily be translated to the bigger rivers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 m
  • The Real Benefit of Outdoor Shows

    The Real Benefit of Outdoor Shows
    Jan 16 2026
    What if I told you that if you think that outdoor shows are all about spending money that you've got it all wrong? Sure, there are opportunities to shell out wads of cash. But you can also support small businesses. In fact, some of them are so small that they might not even technically be a business! Beyond that, there is a lot to see in person that you may otherwise only experience through the cold, distant medium of YouTube. And whether you're in a giant convention center or the local VFW hall, there are probably people there that are worth taking a few minutes to meet. Why? They're into the same things you are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 m