We got to spend a couple day's with Karin out here on the Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie Rive in North Bend, WA exploring all things Tenkara, specifically ZenTenkara in late August 2025. After a day on the water, the crew made their way back to Emerald Water Anglers to unwind and recap the time. Don't sleep on this one, it's amazing!

Tim Arsenault returns! In episode 8, Tim and Dave sit down at the EWA fly shop after weather permitted an on-water spey day, to catch up and discuss the latest at Bridge Outfitting and what's coming in 2026. This ones full of industry happening's, nuggets eluding to new product releases and a lot of insight into the world of Spey casting and what makes Bridge Lines such a hot commodity... and also, the real life struggles and triumphs that brings them to life. This is a fun one!

About | Tim Arsenault:

I have spent a good portion of my life fishing for Steelhead and Salmon all around the Pacific Northwest region,and over a decade in fly fishing retail. During this time I was exposed to a great many talented people, fly lines, rods, and just about everything else involving fly fishing. As I continued working in the industry I developed ideas about where fly lines and tackle could go in terms of design and intended uses, as well as what I wanted and expected out of the tackle I used day in and day out.

About | Dave McCoy:

Raised in Eugene, Oregon, my stomping grounds were of legendary namesake; the Deschutes, McKenzie and North Umpqua Rivers among others. I quickly discovered the thrill of having a fish on but was always in awe of my surroundings. My early exposure to water in all forms led me away from fly fishing to pursue a career as a ski race coach but was always mindful of what fly fishing brought to my life. I have a habit of relentlessly pursuing the effort to exceed expectations and create a more inclusive narrative for this sport.

Episode 7 | Tim Rajeff - Casting and Rod Design

Sometimes you get lucky...

Episode 7 is with none other than Tim Rajeff. This is one of those that could and probably should be a series but alas, we didn't have the time to ask ALL the questions we wanted to so instead you a get one long podcast. Save this for a long drive!

We talk about everything from how long we have known each other to how many bones we have broken, industry icons and what really goes on in the head of Tim when it comes to developing a fly rod.

Always on this mind was making an affordable, user friendly rod that would suit any application and work with any and all casting strokes...as long as it has the correct line on it!

Just give a listen, easier than trying to explain...thank you!

Dave