Brown Trout and Bridge Beers Fly Fishing Podcast

For the final episode of the Brown Trout & Bridge Beers Musicians & Artists series, we asked one last question: “What’s something fishing has given you that you didn’t realize you needed at the time?” The answers in this episode go far beyond fish. From peace and perspective to friendship, creativity, and purpose, this conversation became the perfect way to close out a series that’s been a...

What does a perfect day actually look like? We asked a group of musicians and artists to describe their version of it—water, people, music, and a couple beers included. The answers go in every direction. Some simple, some dialed, some you can picture immediately. Same question. Different perspectives.

Episode 4 of the Musicians and Artists series. In this series, we ask the same questions to musicians and artists — and see where fly fishing fits into their lives. Today’s question: How does fly fishing influence your work, if at all? Different backgrounds, different perspectives, but a lot of the same underlying thread. From time on the water to time spent creating, the answers start to blur the...

EP3 — The Ones That Stick Some places — or even a single fish — stay with you long after the day is over. In this episode of Brown Trout & Bridge Beers , musicians and artists share the rivers, lakes, trips, and moments that have stuck with them, and why those experiences still matter. Featuring: Jake Keeler Ryan Acker (The Last Revel) Adam Greuel (Horseshoes & Hand Grenades) Paul Puckett...

EP2 — Shaped by the Water In the second episode of Brown Trout & Bridge Beers , we ask a simple question: How does time on the water shape the way we think, work, and create? From long days on rivers to quiet moments on lakes and the ocean, the water has a way of influencing more than just how we fish. It shapes perspective, process, and the way people approach their craft. Featuring: Jake Kee...

EP1 — First Water After a few years away, Brown Trout & Bridge Beers is back with a new format. In each episode, people connected to fishing answer the same question about life on and around the water. For the first episode, we talk with musicians and artists about what first drew them to the water — the rivers, lakes, and oceans that shaped how they fish, think, and create. Guests include: Ja...

Grant sits down with Josh Olson and Russ Gontarek of Thorne Bros Custom Rod & Tackle in Blaine, MN. In typical 3bt fashion, the conversation spirals around beer, BS, and brown fish. Russ and Josh share what's new at Thorne Bros and the Fly Angler, tips for your first guide trip, and how to survive a peasant diet. Thorne Bros https://www.thornebros.com/ Midwest River Guides https://midwestr...

Wait... Another musky fly fishing episode? You got it! Grant sits down with Dan and Josh to review the Fall Musky Camp experience back in November. Don't expect to get the secret sauce here kids, because the Musky Garden of Eden has a pile of shit in the middle of it. Be sure to check out the Musky Fool brick and mortar down in the Madison area, there's trout stuff too! And for you sticker nuts ou...

Happy fall everyone! We took the summer to be with family, grill hot dogs, and finalize the new podcast studio. We talk a bit about the Rush fish kill down in MN, events happening around the twin cities, and what kind of fishing we haven't been doing over the summer. Be sure to check out the links below to contact your local TU chapter and DNR to voice your opinion on how we can keep our streams h...

We had the pleasure of visiting the new Margo+Lola fly fishing school on the Rush River near Ellsworth Wisconsin in late March. Co-founder Mark Walinske gave us a proper tour of the grounds and was even nice enough to put us on a few nice fish. We learn about what the fly fishing school has to offer and how Margo+Lola is pushing to make Flyfishing more accessible for all. Looking for your next tea...

Carl Haensel stops by to give us the insider tips on having the best Great Waters Fly Fishing Expo experience as possible. A little history on the event, a little conservation talk, a sneak peak of presenters, events for beginners, bugs, and food trucks! Be sure to check out the links below to get your tickets in advance and help support Minnesota Trout Unlimited. IG https://www.instagram.com/gwfl...

We welcome Jake Keeler back from the Water Sabbath project to discuss the upcoming premier at the Great Waters Fly Fishing Expo on Saturday, March 20th at the Hamline University Theater at 6pm (See the link below to purchase tickets). Jake gives us a glimpse of what we can expect on the project and drops some hints on what's next in the pipeline for the Keeler / Thienes duo. If you can't make the...

Ted and Jim sit down to drop some winter fishing knowledge on us over zoom. These two are some of the more die hard winter trout fisherman we've had the pleasure of sharing the stream with. We cover line setups, keeping those toes warm, and how to best keep your hands soft during these cold winter months. Ted fills us in with some TU work on the Kinni and Jim shares some quality rod length data fo...

We sit down with TroutRoutes founder Zach Pope to discuss new happenings in the app (Spoiler, there is now a web based mapping tool!) and the joys of running a tech company.  We discuss the challenges of public water access, traveling the country searching for trout water and the beer-ometer.  Be sure to check out the links below and pickup a last minute Christmas gift for that angler in...

Jay takes time to enlighten us on some new products in the tying world and a great resource to reach out to local tiers in the area or the area you are traveling.  Be sure to check out his products and buy some guaranteed fish catching tools to qualify for an angry minnow beer next fall! https://www.instagram.com/mnflytoolco/ https://www.mnflytool.com/shop https://www.instagram.com/stoneflywo...

Jake and Mike drop in to chat about a new project, Water Sabbath.  The two have teamed up to bring a much needed breath of fresh air to the fly fish film library and look to release in April.  Tune in to check out this idea of "Rest from labor" and how we could all use a bit of a nudge to pursue our passions away from the 9-5.  We'll keep you updated as we move to the release of the...

We're back from summer break with Mike Johnson of Veterans on the fly. Mike shares his knowledge of everything good in Southern Wisconsin, from bulldogs to hot dogs we are all much smarter for listening. Interested in learning more about Veterans on the fly SWTU? Be sure to check out the links below. https://www.instagram.com/veteransontheflyswtu/ https://www.instagram.com/doggydaddy9/ https://www...

Not every day you get to sit down and hear the magic behind the fly rods we dream about casting. Thomas takes time to talk us through the details he puts behind each rod that spins through his shop and explain the basics for us who know nothing about rod building. Looking for a locally built rod from someone you can talk to? Or even cast before buying? Be sure to check out the links below! https:/...

In Between'er numero dos! Matt announces his beer of the summer, while Dan and Jen hang out to give us the low down on establishing a business during a pandemic. Sounds neat right? These two are proving everyone in the industry wrong by kicking ass with their new online fly shop. Tune in and be sure to check out their website! Disclaimer: 3BT is not sponsored by Musky Fool, but Dan and Jen if you'...

It's in betweener season... Is that a word? Well it is now... We sit down with Erik from https://weightsandmeasures.co/ on good ol' tying materials discussion. Do you hate tying musky flies as much as Grant? Check.this.shit.out! https://weightsandmeasures.co/ https://www.instagram.com/weightsandmeasuresco/

Have you ever wondered what it's like to wake up surrounded by Yellowstone buffalo who are trying to stop you from catching some trout? Hillary and Kelly drop in to share stories of banjos, chainsaws, and hook removals from local celebrities'. We also get around to talking about the Fly Fishing Women of Minnesota organization they are involved in and how you can get involved too! https://www.insta...

Aaron drops the bomb on us "I got scuds" as we get into guide flies. Should we all be worried? Also, discuss how 5x is great dental floss, fishing diapers (Thanks Bent), and cats. Looking for a guide trip or fishing camps coming up? Be sure to follow up with Bob Mitchell's Fly Shop or Fishing For All to check out dates and get on the calendar! https://www.instagram.com/stcroixpeezworth/ https://fi...

Who would have known Chris was such a big 98 degrees fan? The cookie dough boys give us a breakdown on their fall musky season. Micah opens up about his heartbreak, we all agree that musky are babies, and Carf tells a decent fish story. IG Profiles https://www.instagram.com/micah_crider/ https://www.instagram.com/polynasianchriswi/ https://www.instagram.com/justincarf/ Chippewa River Custom Rods h...

We decide to do a bourbon tasting, because why not? We realize Grant can't handle the good stuff, Matt share's his secret drink recipes, and some discussion on deer hunting. Be sure to stay tuned to the end for Carf's gift guide!

What about Oregon Cheese? Aaron stops by and drops some knowledge that will make Fly Fishing purists cry and even shares some rivers to check out for the first time Northshore Adventurer. Be sure to check out MN Steelheader's website below and support! http://www.minnesotasteelheader.com/ http://www.northshoreguideservice.com/ https://www.instagram.com/northshoresteel/