Flyfishing97podcast

Today we head to Oregon to sit down with Garrett Lesko. Garrett is a passionate custom tyer who spends a lot of time at the tying vise and on the water. We chatted with him from his home in Lebanon Oregon. We do a deep dive on thread selection, hook choice and patterns. He is a very knowledgeable and sharing fly tyer, he had some great tips for the bench and purchasing materials. We talked about running an organized bench, where his drive comes from and the upcoming show season. Thanks Garrett for sharing your journey with us.

Today we sit down with Bayne Ryshak to chat hockey and fly fishing. Bayne is an instructor at RPM Hockey, and Pacific Rim Hockey Academy. Following his junior hockey he coached the Ridge Meadows Flames for 9 seasons. Bayne also happens to be an avid fly fisher. When he is not on the ice, he spends a lot of time chasing rainbow trout in the interior of BC. We chat plenty of fly fishing, hockey and coaching. Thanks Bayne for sharing your story.

https://www.nickmayerart.com/ use the code FF97 to save 10% Today we head to Lincoln, Vermont to chat with Nick Mayer. Nick is an artist and professional nature illustrator, who is an avid multi species fly fisher and former marine biologist. He has worked with sea turtles in Costa Rica, Salmon in Alaska and Steelhead in Oregon. Thanks Nick for sharing you story and art with us. Listeners of the Fly Fishing97 podcast get 10 percent off at Nickmayerart.com

Today we spend some time with Matt Kryger... custom and commercial tyer with @thenakedlinebc Matt is Prostaff with Semperfli, Raid Zap, Ahrex Hooks, he ties custom commercial patterns and for Casting Loops Fly and Tackle. We chat about all things fly fishing and tying. Preferred equipment and techniques, side hustles and day jobs. Tunes, patterns, sports and we really hone in on his fly fishing story.

Today we sit down with Andrew Kling of r5ive.com We talk about his fly fishing story, his brand of fly fishing inspired apparel, a bear story, patterns, playlists and plenty more. Fly tying, best days, day jobs and side hustles are all covered in this one. Thanks Andrew for sharing some time with us.

Today we were fortunate to chat with Clint Andersen from the "Still Water Mecca" of Kamloops. Clint has been fly fishing and tying for a very long time. We talked about his many years working for the city of Kamloops, building a skate park, stocking a swimming pool, booking Green Day before they big, fly tying, Blasty's Bugs, fave patterns, BC Fly Guys, the 1993 World Fly Fishing Championships and much more, Thanks Clint for sharing your story with us!

Today we sit down with Ken Woodward. Ken is based in the Kamloops area, he is a retired biologist and teacher, casting instructor and Assistant Fly Fishing Guide. We talked about the recent Women's World Fly Fishing Championships, life on Tunkwa Lake, how his passion for fly fishing started, go to patterns, influences, and much more. Thanks Ken for sharing your story with us today

As we approach 300,000 plays we are grateful today to sit down with Gary Lewis of Calgary Alberta. Gary is living his best life, father of two, video creator and avid fly fisher, he tells us where he gets his passion for spending time on the water both with fly rod and camera in hand. Best jobs, latest film " Happy Place", the Bow river and much more. Thanks Gary for sharing your story with us!

This week on the show we head to Prince George, BC to chat with a husband and wife small business team who offer stillwater flies, apparel and wood designs. Carlene and Cory Crellin run C3 Custom Flies and Apparel. We talk fly tying, patterns, hunting, Rowdy Cat, hockey, fish finders, best gigs, tunes, hangouts and what tying and fly fishing brings into their world. thanks for sharing your story with us on the podcast.

Today we had the good fortune to sit down with Bryon Carpenter from Abbotsford BC. Bryon has a Master of Science from The University of Calgary, is a teacher in SD 34, a fellow Podcaster "Fresh Air At Five", Avid stillwater fly fisher and has Bobber Down British Columbia. We caught up with Bryon and talked a lot about his passion for science and education, the learning curve in fly fishing, tying, careers, gear, dream days, podcasting and much more. Thanks Bryon for sharing your story with us!

Today we sat down with Sam Dubbeldam of West Kelowna BC. Sam is a heavy equipment operator by day, but spends a lot of time with a fly rod on lakes and rivers in the interior of British Columbia. We talked about where his passion for fly fishing originated, go to patterns, tying, trips and much more. Thanks Sam for sharing your story on the podcast!

Today we visit with Carsten Arnold of Chilliwack BC. He runs a fine art photography business www.carstenarnold.com/fineart. He is an avid fly fisher and has spent many years capturing the beauty of the outdoors in British Columbia and around the globe. We covered a lot of ground on this one. Photography, fly tying, bird watching, dream destinations and the moment of capturing that beauty shot. Thanks Carsten for sharing both your passion for the water and the camera with our listeners.

Today we were fortunate enough to sit down with Jeremy Dewick. Jeremy is an extremely passionate fly fisher. He is an avid Steelheader, Trout Junkie, Fly Tyer and Still Water specialist. He works at Pacific Rivers Outfitting in Chilliwack BC. He is spending a lot of time retailing, educating, tying and casting his way through fins across BC. Thanks Jeremy for spending some time on the H2O with us and sharing your story with our listeners.

Today we revisit with Trent and Janelle from the Bum Diary podcast about their recent 5 week trip to Patagonia on a DIY budget. We talk about their recent excursion down south, health challenges, Montana, new jobs, brown trout, rainbows, blue Paso's and what these guys are up to livin their best lives on and off the water. Thanks guys for catchin up with the show again.

Today on the show we sit down with Tania Di Meglio and talk about her upstart brand named Stupidfish. Tania is avid about the outdoors and spends a lot of time on the water. We talked about her fly fishing experience, sturgeon fishing and her passion for creating this brand. Thanks Tania for sharing your story with us. www.stupidfishapparel.com

This week we had the pleasure of sitting down with Chad St.Amand of Prince George BC. Chad is the owner of Black Pine Creative. He is crafting one of a kind fly rods, featuring custom grips that are very unique. He also does some film production, capturing the outdoors and is creating custom jigs. Chad is an avid hunter and fly fisher who is busy these days either at the bench or attending outdoor shows in Western Canada. Thanks Chad for sharing your journey with us. www.blackpinecreativenorth.com

Today we sit down with Marc Billard and talk about his recent fly fishing trip to Molokai in search of large bonefish. Marc and his group select a special destination annually in search of new experiences with fly rod in hand. We talk patterns, tactics, and plenty of Bonefish hunting. Thanks Marc for sharing your recent trip and your fly fishing journey with us.

Today we head to Texas to chat with Jon Morris from the Working Class Fishing Podcast. He spends a lot of time both at the vise and on the water chasing Gar, Bass and Trout. He tells us how tying and fly fishing help with his daily life, where his passion for the water originated and how rope flies help him catch some beauty Gar in the state of Texas. Thanks Jon for sharing your journey with us. www.workingclassfishing.com

This week we had to pleasure of sitting down with Jasper Lament CEO Nature Trust of British Columbia. This group is protecting the natural riches of BC preserving iconic habitat and important species at risk. We talked about protecting coastal habitat including the Little Qualicum on Vancouver Island, and desert habitat in the interior. We talked about Jasper's passion for fly fishing and conservation. Thanks for sharing your story and the journey of Nature Trust of British Columbia

Today on episode 241, we sit down with Marlon Prince AKA "Saint Johnny Sox". He shares his fly fishing journey with us. Marlon is chasing plenty of large Musky on the fly as well as Atlantic Salmon, Chain Pickerel, Smallmouth, Striped Bass and Trout. The Saint John is an extremely unique river system that can offer some amazing fly fishing. We found out where Marlon's passion for the water comes from, we talk tying, tactics and booking that perfect trip.