Dead Drifters Society: A fly fishing podcast

Send us Fan Mail Born and raised in Italy, Emiliano moved to Vancouver Island in 2015. Always fascinated by fish, he managed to make them his job by becoming a fish veterinarian. As such, he’s currently working as Fish Health Researcher for the Pacific Salmon Foundation and studying diseases in wild and farmed salmon in BC. Emiliano started fishing when he was 6years old, and have been exclusively...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Dead Drifters Society, we sit down with Brayden Hamilton from York, Pa. Brayden is in pursuit of helping youth find their path in life, and has found himself chasing large rainbows on streamers as a way to relax and enjoy himself. We talk about how he got into fly fishing and how he attacks small crystal clear streams.  If you want to follow Braydens adventures,...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Dead Drifters Society, we sit down with Martin Gerdin. Martin is a young glass artist turned fly fisherman living in Basalt, Colorado, near the confluence of the Roaring Fork River and the Frying pan. Having blown glass since the age of 13, he has a robust skillset and knowledge of the material that lends itself to his modern work and passion well; making specie...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Dead Drifters Society, we sit down with a good friend of mine, Keifer Kotanko. Living on Vancouver Island, he has gown up with the outdoors all around him. Keifer has a passion for chasing steelhead and trout, and anadromous fish have become a favourite lately. He enjoys studying migration paths, food source, and spawning conditions. "If I’m not on the rive...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, we sit down with an early supporter of my podcast; Lucas Rawlins from Nova Scotia. Takes us down memory lane from how it all started to his current fly fishing addiction. We'll talk about; brook trout, brown trout, stripped bass and much more. If you want to follow Lucas' adventures, check him out on Instagram @maritimefly_ltd

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Dead Drifters Society, we sit down with Scott Wilday. We talk about how he got into fly fishing and how he started his business Lid Rig. Scott says 'Nobody likes losing flies …. so I found myself halfway up a tree and a few beers deep. Instead of using nippers attached to my pack that I was unable to reach, I ended up using the golf ball marker hat clip to...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Dead Drifters Society, we sit down with Kolton Peterson.  Located in Utah, Kolton finds himself enjoying the fly life by chasing browns and other species. We start at the beginning of how earning a merit bag in Scouts led to a lifelong journey into fly fishing.  Talking with Kolton felt like I was re-conecting with an old friend- the conversation goes back and f...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Dead Drifters Society, we sit down with Ryan Morgan from Vancouver, Washington. Fly fishing has recaptured Ryan's life and spends his time fishing or at the bench whipping up some flies, which he has become quite talented at. He had the opportunity this year to tie flies at Wasatch flyfishing expo, and has been invited to tie at some up coming shows.  We ta...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Dead Drifters Society, we sit down with Rahjeir Miles- Eubanks, a 26 year old known online as 'On Stream Assassin' and a  pennsylvania native that lives for the tug. Whether it’s sight fishing for spooky carp in lake flats or chasing elusive wilds, he has an expansive knowledge of fish and where they hide. The coolest thing this fish whisperer loves to...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Dead Drifters Society, we sit down with  Ryan Rachiele, a streamer junkie with a smallmouth addiction from Pennsylvania.  We talk about tactics, rods, lines, and his "secret" love for carp.  Thanks again Ryan for joining me! If you want to follow Ryan, check him out on Instagram @streamerjunkie17  If you want to follow my adventures, head over to insta...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode , it’s my turn to take the interviewee seat which is hosted by Mark Hopley of the Fly Fishing 97 Podcast. We chat about my fly fishing life,  how I started the Dead Drifters Society podcast, and more.  If you haven’t listened to Fly Fishing 97 Podcast, make sure to check it out! https://open.spotify.com/show/5qTTELBv5aeKMxISAdqSZ1?si=Bo_oE3HORCCqy9IAFkg3fw

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Dead Drifters Society, we sit down with Philip Rowley.  We stick to discussing stillwater and cover a few things from his time in competition fly fishing, how to set up your indicator rig, the naked technique and more.  Phil has been fly fishing for over 35 years. His love of fly fishing has taken him across North and South America pursuing trout, Atlantic and P...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Dead Drifters Society, we sit down with Kristjan Shoemaker. Kristjan is extremely passionate about casting two-handed rods and swinging flies for that reactive grab, and loves his time on the ocean - or really any body of water. He started tying flies at 8 years old and loves tying for all species, but especially whipping up traditional salmon & steelhead fl...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Dead Drifters Society, we sit down with Connor Andrew. He currently manages Sporting Life Fishing Outfitters in Turangi, New Zealand and is a marine engineer by trade. He has spent nearly all of his life fishing but only got into fly fishing a few years ago and it has now become his passion, particularly fishing with a two hander. Now he spends all his time chas...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Dead Drifters Society podcast, we sit down with Patches Demeester co-owner of Cutthraot Contry Guiding. He's also a fisheries consultant for the province of British Columbia, a fly fisihing instructor, and partner in the Anadromous Admirations Film Crew. Patches lives in Powell River and works in the Salish Sea basin on the Sunshine Coast. He spends his tim...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of @deaddrifterssociety, we welcome Jonathan Farmer, owner of @midnightsuncostomeflies. Jonathan has been around the block but is now currently residing in Anchorage, Alaska. His long story of fly fishing starts in the back country of Colorado and then leads him across the US finally landing in the Mecca of fly fishing that is Alaska. He started tying flies for dur...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, we welcome Florian aka Flow Besson, the owner of  Flow fly fishing.  Flo was born in France, and started fly fishing at a young age and surrounded him self within the community. Flo shares how he went to university to become a master fly fishing instructor. He's traveled the world for new species and talks us through his adventures and gives use details about...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Dead Drifters Society, we welcome Ray Gouchie owner of Vancouver Island Fly Fishing and a guide during the summer for St Mary's Fly Shop in Cranbrook, British Colombia, Canada. We hear how  determination and persistence was key to figuring out Ray's local waters which was the stepping stone to becoming a guide. We discuss what it takes to help his gues...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Dead Drifters Society Podcast, we welcome Glenn Lario from A Blaze In The Northern fly ( a fly shop based in Qualicum Beach BC, Canada). We discover how Glenn got his first fly rod, and how he was splicing lines to catch coho and steelhead up and down the  Westcoast. Glenn was a fisheries officer protecting our waterways, and spreading knowledge to those who nee...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Dead Drifters Society, we welcome my friend Tyler Bartfai from Mayne Angling. Tyler has been working on beautifully handcrafted landing nets. We also talk about multiple fish species, and how he targets them. Take a look into his work life at the hatchery in Powell River, BC and learn how Mayne Angling started.  Thanks again Tyler for sharing all your experience...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Dead Drifters Society, we welcome a good buddy Jamie Ker owner of Chucker Fly Apparel. Going back in time to see how it all started, hear some cool stories, and talk about hunting salmon in the ocean and so much more. On instagram head over to @chuckerflyapparel, check out whats going on over there, and become apart of the #muddlerchucker movement. thanks again...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Dead Drifters Society podcast, we welcome Brandon King from @brokentippet. We will rewind time and see how his journey into fly fishing started. Listen as Brandon paints a picture of his past, and walks us into his bright and beautiful future. Head over to his Instagram @brokentippet and check out some of his blogs! Brandon has some awesome swag and has give...