Anchored with April Vokey

Ian Ricketts is an avid fly-fisherman who just happens to be the vice-president of Ocean Brands— a Richmond, British Columbia based distributor of canned wild salmon and tuna. In this episode of Anchored, Ian and I discuss the commercial tuna industry and Ocean’s strategy towards more responsible practices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Rose-Innes has explored some of the most remote corners of the globe. He started out as a young adventurer before becoming a fly fishing guide and, eventually, a lodge owner. In this episode of Anchored, I sit down with Keith to talk about fishing in the Seychelles and the piracy issues that once plagued his operation. This episode is brought to you by www.fishbrain.com Learn more about your...

Steven Rinella is an avid angler, hunter and all-round outdoorsman. He is the author of five books and host of the popular tv series, MeatEater. I met with Steve at his home in Washington to partake in some thought-provoking conversation. He didn’t disappoint… This episode is brought to you by www.yeti.com Buy Steve's Books: The Complete Guide to Hunting, Butchering, and Cooking Wild Game: Volume...

Ted Juracsik of Tibor reels has a truly remarkable story. In this episode of Anchored, I meet with Ted to hear how a tool-and-die maker became one of the world’s best reel-makers. This episode is brought to you by www.fishbrain.com.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan Tomine is an author, father and straight-shooter. Dylan is a Patagonia ambassador and a passionate conservationist who works tirelessly to educate the masses about fish hatcheries. In this episode of Anchored, Dylan and I sit down to pick through the highly contentious topic of hatcheries and wild steelhead.  This episode is sponsored by Casey Underwood Buy Dylan's Book: Closer to the Ground...

Les Stroud is a man of many talents—Survivorman, musician, film-maker, guide, outdoorsman, entrepreneur to name a few. In this episode of Anchored, I meet with Les to hear the story about his famous television series and his thoughts on human nature in the wild.   This episode is sponsored by Nemo Equipment  Buy Les's Books: Survive!: Essential Skills and Tactics to Get You Out of Anywhere - Alive...

Nicole Darland started her company Xclusive Xpeditions in 2003. She went on to cohost the Fly Fisherman TV series on the Sportsman Channel and has been featured in various other films and magazines. Today Nicole is the vice-president of marketing and brand development for Edge rods and North Fork Composites. She is also the mother of three beautiful little boys. In this episode of Anchored, I meet...

Nick Bowles moved from South Africa to Dubai for love—he didn’t expect to find an untapped fishery that would ultimately change his life. Nick is the owner of Ocean Active charters, which specialises in a variety of exotic species. In this episode of Anchored, I meet with Nick to discuss fly fishing in Dubai. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Humphreys moved from England to Michigan over 20 years ago. He brought with him a passion for fishing and an interest in Spey casting. Pete is a Master caster and THCI accredited instructor through the Federation of Fly Fishers. In this episode of Anchored, I meet up with him in his cabin on the Muskegon river to analyze the Spey cast.  This episode is brought to you by RIO Products. Learn mo...

Chico Fernandez is a saltwater fly fishing pioneer. He was one of the first fly fishers in Cuba, and he continued his legacy in Florida after he and his family immigrated to the United States. In this episode of Anchored, I sit down with Chico to learn a little more about him. Buy Chico's Books: Fly-Fishing for Bonefish, Fly-Fishing for Redfish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

Adam Greentree spends more time in the Australian bush than anyone I know. Adam traded in his rifle for a bow when he was seventeen years old. After a year of working in a slaughterhouse, his decision to hunt his own meat was further ingrained into his life and beliefs. Adam works hard to promote bow hunting as a means to get outside and as a way to appreciate where our food comes from. In this ep...

Ted Niemeyer was one of the most skilled fly tiers the fly-fishing world has ever seen. A pioneer of realistic fly patterns, Ted was gentle to the core, so when he kindly welcomed me into his Washington home to share an afternoon of discussion, I was delighted. I am sad to say that we lost Ted last year—with his passing, we say goodbye to one of the last true gentlemen of our sport. This episode i...

Louis Cahill is one of the most captivating people I have ever met. Louis is a photographer who runs the popular website, Gink and Gasoline. In this episode of Anchored, I sit down with Louis to discuss his career transition from corporate professional to self-employed fishing bum. This episode is sponsored by RIO Products.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s not every day you get to interview your best friend. Adrienne Comeau is a steelhead guide, photographer, Spey-caster, and fly-tier extraordinaire. In this episode of Anchored, we sit down to address some topics that are commonly swept under the rug.   This episode is sponsored by Hatch Outdoors.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Johnstad grew up in Montana with a fly rod in his hand. He first travelled to Mongolia in 1991, where he spent several years helping establish protected areas—he’s been back almost every year since. Mark is at the forefront of taimen conservation, even founding Mongolia River Outfitters, which is a community and environmental organization that uses fly-fishing to support the fishery. In this...

Dr. Andy Danylchuk is a professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He’s also a passionate angler and a fly fishing ambassador for Patagonia. Andy studies marine and freshwater systems, with a primary focus on stress physiology, behavioural ecology, spatial ecology, predator-prey interactions and adaptations in life history as a response to disturbance. Andy’s been at the forefront of fi...

David Folkerts is the Chief Operations Officer at Project Healing Waters. David joined the army in 1999 with the Nebraska Army National Guard. In 2005 he was deployed to Iraq, where he suffered a devastating injury that changed his life. In this episode of Anchored, David speaks with me about his experiences as an injured veteran and how he became involved with Project Healing Waters.  Learn more...

***Check out our Bob Clay Masterclass here!*** Bob Clay is the authority on bamboo two-handed (Spey) rods. A retired guide and passionate angler, Bob lives off the grid on the world-famous Kispiox river. In this episode of Anchored, I sit down with Bob to hear more about his story and the secret behind his renowned fishing rods. This episode is sponsored by Farlex Reels.   Learn more about your ad...

Jeff Liskay is a fly fishing guide, instructor, Patagonia ambassador and one of the fishiest people I have ever met. In this episode of Anchored, I meet with Jeff to discuss steelhead fishing techniques and the subtleties that make a great angler. This episode is brought to you by Water Master Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shannon McPhail was born and raised in Northern BC. The Skeena river runs through her backyard and her bloodline, making her one of the most passionate and knowledgable activists I’ve ever met. Shannon is the executive director for the Skeena Watershed Conservation Coalition and is leading the battle against the latest approved LNG plant proposed for Lelu Island—a Skeena river estuary and Canada's...

Gary Loomis is more than just a name on a fishing rod. Gary’s been at the core of the fishing industry for over fifty years, and he’s still going strong. Gary is the founder and previous owner of G. Loomis rods, but after selling the company to Shimano, he launched his new rod company, Edge. In this episode of Anchored, I meet with Gary at his home in Woodland to learn more about his success story...

Murray cod are one of the most remarkable fish on this planet. Found only in Australia, Murray cod are a large freshwater fish that can grow over one hundred pounds. In this episode of Anchored, I meet with Cameron McGregor and Dr. Katie Doyle to learn more about this remarkable fish.  This episode is sponsored by Peak Fishing.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wil Flack is a Belizean-Canadian who splits his year between two countries. Wil is a steelhead and permit guide, a retailer, and the product developer who invented cloud camouflage for flats fishing. In this episode of Anchored, I meet with Wil to discuss permit and tarpon fishing, fly presentation, moons and tides. This episode is sponsored by www.hatchoutdoors.com.   Learn more about your ad cho...

Check out our Jet Boating Masterclass here!*** The Wooldridge family has been making boats for over 100 hundred years! I’ve been a Wooldridge fan since my guiding days on the Fraser river, so I was excited to have Grant Wooldridge on the show to learn more about his family history. In this episode of Anchored, Grant and I discuss the construction of Wooldridge boats and why they're so special. Thi...

At almost ninety years old, Joan Wulff is still instrumental in fly-casting, instruction, demonstrations, competitions and more. In this episode of Anchored, Joan and I walk through her timeline and I finally get to ask her some of the many questions I’ve always wanted to ask her. This episode is brought to you by Water Master Rafts. Buy Joan's Books and DVD's: Joan Wulff's New Fly-Casting Techniq...