Dads On The Fly

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We are dads and brothers who love to fly fish. We're trying to tackle parenting and family in the same way we tackle our beloved fly fishing hobby: we're figuring it out as we go along. We talk about faith, family, fishing, and the intermingling of it all.

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18. We Got a BOAT! 06.12.2021 41:17

We have officially added a boat to our fly fishing arsenal. In this episode, Joshua and Caleb discuss all the research that went into their investment in a fly fishing raft. They then describe and share their experience of their maiden voyage on their new raft. 

17. Interview with Ray Sugg "The Man of a Thousand Streams" - Part 2 29.11.2021 47:31

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb sit down with Ray Sugg, recently coined by NC Wildlife Magazine as "The Man of a Thousand Streams." Ray has been fly fishing for trout in Western NC since the 80s. He recently accomplished his goal of catching trout on the fly in 1,000 different North Carolina streams. In Part 2, we ask Ray about some of his best fishing stories, some of his favorite places he's b...

16. Interview with Ray Sugg "The Man of a Thousand Streams" - Part 1 22.11.2021 39:27

Joshua and Caleb sit down with Ray Sugg in this episode, recently coined by NC Wildlife Magazine as "The Man of a Thousand Streams." Ray has been fly fishing for trout in Western NC since the 80s. He recently accomplished his goal of catching trout on the fly in 1,000 different North Carolina streams. Joshua and Caleb discuss with Ray how he achieved such a feat and some history of NC trout fishin...

15. Quick Trips and Stream Etiquette 15.11.2021 36:03

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb discuss their most recent quick trips fly fishing and how they handle other anglers on the river. Enjoy!

14. Dads on the Fly Wish List 01.11.2021 31:31

With the holiday season approaching, Joshua and Caleb talk through their wish lists regarding fly fishing. And this isn't just a wish list of items they want, but places they wish to go, people they with to fish with, and more. 

13. Wild vs. Stocked Fish and The Curated Experience 25.10.2021 40:43

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb discuss the differences in fishing for wild vs. stocked fish. They then tie it into how we often try to curate specific experiences for our kids. Enjoy!

12. Dads on the Fly take the kids fishing 19.10.2021 31:28

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb discuss their recent fishing trip taking their kids fishing. Also a few announcements and exciting things ahead!

11. Beginner Fly Tying and "The Optimist" book review 12.10.2021 41:20

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb take the time to discuss Caleb's journey into fly tying. Then they discuss their favorite book that they read this summer, "The Optimist" by David Coggins. 

10. Fly fishing and dad techniques 05.10.2021 42:55

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb discuss some of the prominent fly fishing techniques and styles and what they like and don't like about them, along with some of their favorite dad techniques. 

9. Getting the perfect picture - an interview with Justin Pilat 28.09.2021 47:15

In this episode Joshua and Caleb interview Justin Pilat. Justin has been in the fly fishing industry for over 4 years. He is an avid angler as well as a freelance photographer. 

8. Why you should try fly fishing and Happy Birthday Foster 21.09.2021 25:29

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb discuss why they think everyone should give fly fishing a try. They also take a minute to shout out to Joshua's oldest son as he celebrates his 10th birthday. 

7. The Essential Gear Episode 14.09.2021 35:26

Joshua and Caleb have a lot of fun in this episode as they talk about what they believe to be the essential gear for beginning fly fishers and dads. They share some of their humorous stories of mistakes they've made with gear in the past and talk about what they believe to be one of the best essentials for being a dad. 

6. When Disaster Strikes 31.08.2021 34:01

Joshua and Caleb live in Haywood County, NC. Tuesday, August 17th, their hometown of Canton and surrounding communities were struck with horrible flooding. In this episode, Joshua and Caleb discuss how they handle the disaster and share insight that might help you whenever disaster strikes. 

5. When the fishing stinks 17.08.2021 39:42

Joshua and Caleb discuss one of their most recent fishing trips and how they handle it when the fishing isn't what they hoped. Adversity is a natural part of life and especially parenting. How do we take it when what we're trying isn't working?

4. Interview with Dad- David Simmons on raising sons 10.08.2021 40:52

Joshua and Caleb interview their dad David Simmons about raising boys and never giving up. 

3. Planning Trips and Making the Most of Moments 03.08.2021 35:19

Joshua and Caleb take the time to discuss how they plan their different fishing trips and family trips and how you can make the most of the trips you take.  Link to Joshua, Caleb, and their dad's trip on the Cowpasture River in Bath County, Virginia: https://youtu.be/pmAWq-g-VJ8.  "The Optimist: A Case For The Fly Fishing Life" by David Coggins. https://www.amazon.com/Optimist-Case-Fly-F...

2. Our Memorable Firsts 27.07.2021 40:26

Joshua and Caleb talk about some of their most memorable "firsts" of fishing and being dads. 

1. Back to the Beginning 20.07.2021 40:59

In episode 1, Joshua and Caleb discuss the beginnings of their journeys in faith, fatherhood, and fly fishing. 

Welcome to the Dads On The Fly Podcast 09.07.2021 3:14

We've started a podcast! Listen in for a quick introduction to who we are and what our podcast will be about. Please follow and subscribe so you will get updates as our podcast launches and new episodes come each week. 