Flyfishing97podcast

This week we head to Melbourne Australia to chat with Rick Wallace of tacklevillage.com... Rick is a well travelled fly fisher, correspondent, fly fishing writer who has created a unique hook comparison tool for fly tyers. We talk about the movie "Predator" that he was involved in, what it is like fly fishing for giant Taimen in Japan. Tasmania's amazing stillwater fishery and much more. Thanks Rick for sharing your story with us!

This week we have a sit down with Joshua Matthews of Camp Verde Arizona. Joshua has had a diverse life experience, both on and off the water. From tattoo artist, to electrician, kayak river guide to now fly tier and owner of Salty Fresh Flies. Joshua has some unique patterns and loves chasing fish on the top water. Find out what makes him tick, where his passion for all things fly fishing comes from and about his dream days on the water. Thanks Joshua for sharing your story.

This week we sit down with Art Lingren. Art has been chasing steelhead with a fly for more than 50 years. We talk in depth about his fly fishing experience, the many books he has authored, including his latest on Peter McVey. We talk about the writings of Roderick Haig-Brown. We explore his passion for discovering western steelhead and trout rivers, go to patterns, favorite destinations and much more. Thanks Art for sharing your fly fishing journey with us.

This week we visit with Adam Arnal from Kananaskis AB. Adam is Jr Pro Staff with Chinook Wind Outfitters, he spends a lot of time chasing trout in the Canadian Rockies, works with Alberta Parks, ties some killer fly patterns, climbs and spends his time doing trail maintenance in the park. Thanks Adam for sharing your fly fishing journey with us!

This week we chat all things music, drums, fins and flies with Randy Paskall. AKA Floon or #floonster. We discover where Randy's passion for fly fishing originated. How he reads water and pursues cutthroat trout in the Fraser Valley. We talk salmon, sturgeon, go to patterns, influences and metal. Thanks Randy for sharing your story with us!

This week we chat with Nicole Gatter from the Fraser Valley BC. Nicole spends a lot of time chasing cutthroat trout and rainbow trout with a fly. She also has Outlaw Fishing Designs where she creates fly fishing art, logos and stickers. We talk about pursuing dreams on and off the water. What fly fishing brings to her world and her art. Thanks Nicole for sharing your story with us!

This week we chat with Dr. Danie Erasmus of Prince George BC. Avid fly fisher, author, biochemistry, molecular biology, aquatic entomology, wine chemistry joins us this week to talk about his new book... Hatches of British Columbia Trout Streams. We talk about his passion for chasing trout in the interior of BC, his tying patterns, hatches, go to patterns and much more. Thanks Danie for sharing your story with us !

This week we sit down with John Schneider from FOOD AFIELD PODCAST. John joins us from his Alberta home to talk all about his podcast which focuses on traditional hunting, gathering wild food ingredients, fly fishing and bow hunting. John is living his best life farming and milling his own grain and spending lots of quality time in the great outdoors. This is a very inspirational tale of living off the land, farming, fly fishing and cooking with natural ingredients. Thanks John for sharing your story with us! www.foodafieldmagazine.com

Today we sit down with Tyler Ekdahl of Maple Ridge, BC. Tyler is originally from 100 Mile House, he is a competitive fly fisher who is Prostaff with Togens Fly Shop and Forged Fly Fishing. His fly patterns that he creates on his Peak Rotary Vise are amazingly well done. He has a huge passion for chasing trout both on the rivers and lakes in British Columbia. Thanks Tyler for sharing your story with us! @tylerekdahl

This Week Phil Rowley joins us to take about his latest book... The Orvis Guide To Stillwater Trout Fishing. Phil has the amazing ability to teach all things Stillwater Fly Fishing and shorten the learning curve. He has teamed up with Orvis on this one. This book is sure to be a must have in your fly fishing library. We talk gear, vessels, patterns, set ups and much more. Go behind the scenes of his writing journey. Thanks Phil for sharing your stories and laughs with us!

This week we chat with Aggie Fritz. Aggie is a guide with Blackwater Guiding, Pro Staff with Cabelas, Bass Pro Shops, Chinook Wind Outfitters and Forged Fly Fishing. She is also a competitive fly fisher and spends a lot of time chasing fish on both stillwater and rivers. We talk about dream days on the water, getting more women and youth into our past time and where her passion for fly fishing began. Thanks Aggie for sharing your story with us!

This week we head to the Kootenay Region and chat with Jaymes Veitch of Creature Custom Flies. Jaymes is located in Creston, BC. We talk about how he started his custom tying business, his junior hockey career, some tricks and tips at the vise, dream trips, bass fishing, Kootenay Lake and much more. Thanks Jaymes for sharing your fly fishing journey with us! #creature_flies

Today we welcome Jordan Oelrich back to the program to talk all things fly fishing and his current on- line learning platforms. We talk about Fly Fish University which is a great spot to learn more about our great past time, proven techniques and methods for getting you into more fish. We also talk Stillwater Academy which Jordan has with Phil Rowley and the various on- line courses they offer to up your fly fishing game. We learn about Jordan's passion for fly fishing, golf, being a Dad, and what he has been up to since we last spoke in 2018. Thanks Jordan for sharing your story with us! flyfishuniversity.com

Today we visit with Stanton Jack out of Vancouver BC. Stanton is an incredible fly tyer and is pro team with Chinook Wind Outfitters, Togens Fly Shop and Forged Reels. He is also is a competitive fly fisher and has a Masters of music in guitar. We hear some of his fantastic guitar playing, talk about his passion for tying and why he loves the competitive world of Fly Fishing. Thanks Stanton for sharing your story with us! @vanflyfishing

This week a broadcast of a live event on the Stillwaters FB page, we feature the cast of characters from the movie "Still" from Wait 4 it films. An epic fly fishing journey to the Cariboo region of BC. We have Phil Rowley, Ryan Ermet, Brent Gill, Mike Green and Trevor Tatarczuk... the cast of characters on this trip. Some of the biggest names in Stillwater fly fishing, amazing tips and tricks in this one. Lots of laughs and a behind the scenes look at filming this movie. Check out the movie at https://youtu.be/pwd6FvQc3pA

This week we sit down with Jesse Cornett in Naples Florida. Jesse is a fly fishing guide chasing a captains license on the salt, originally out of Loveland Colorado he is spending winters chasing tarpon, reds and songwriting. Thanks Jesse for sharing your story and music with us on the show!

This week we head to the trout streams of Montana to chat with Chance Rees. Chance has been fly fishing the Bighorn, the Madison and the Green rivers of Montana since he can remember. He has started a project making and selling strike indicators in an effort to save for his dream river craft. Thanks Chance for sharing your story with us!

This week we are joined by Damion Anderson. Damion chases largemouth bass and saltwater species on the fly, mostly out of his kayak. He served five years in the Marine Corps, studied computer science at Clemson and was saved by the sport of kayak bass fishing. He and good friend Tyler started Good Dudes Fly Company currently out of Greenville South Carolina. Thanks Damion for sharing your story with us! www.gooddudesflycompany.com

This week we visit with Ben Mackereth from Hervey Bay Australia. Ben was a former hatchery operations manager in BC, is pursuing a degree in ecology, his writings have been featured in Fly Life Magazine and The Drake, he also is an avid tyer and has Brumby Fly Rods. Ben tells us about his fly fishing journey and how living in such a dry part of the world has fueled his passion for all thing water and fins. Thanks Ben for sharing your journey with us.

This week we sit down with the CEO of the INTELCASE Co. Steve Lamboy of Fort Smith Arkansas. Steve is an avid outdoorsman who is passionate about fly fishing. He and his company have designed a revolutionary fly rod/reel carrying case recently dubbed best new rod carrier for 2021 in Fly Fisherman Magazine and Greatest Gift Ideas for the outdoors person in your life in Forbes Magazine. He tells us where his passion for fly fishing started. We talk about Negrini cases, Sea Run Cases, his passion for running a company balanced with family life and spending quality time in the outdoors.