Fly Fishing Consultant Podcast

Rob talks about the changing season after a rainy summer. The sights and smells of autumn, tactics for targeting different species, preparing for fall steelhed, and more. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Looper ties flies for big fish. He was in town recently and dropped in for dinner and to tie some flies. We recorded live during his tying session. In this episode you will learn some of Sam's tying tips for poppers, his favorite brand of tying scissors, and how to use an airbrush system with Copic pens. Sam says this podcast is brought to you by Dryfly Distilling. Produced by Jason Reif Suppo...

The second in a two-part series on fly fishing Cape Cod. Rob begins to understand how the physical geography of the Cape dictates water temperatures, winds, currents, and where the fish feed. A visit to the Goose Humomck, amazing potato salad, and a bass pond in Upstate New York. Be sure to smash your barbs. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

Rob's family visited Cape Cod, Massachusetts this summer for his mother in law's 70th birthday. This is part one of a two part travelogue documenting Rob's first time fishing the Cape and in doing he discovers there is a major learning curve to finding fish. We start at Bear's Den fly shop. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob wanted to learn more about fly fishing up on Cape Cod where his family is vacationing this summer. Rob interviews Anthony Lombardo of Bear's Den Fly Fishing Co. In this episode we learn about the Cape's location, what to bring, seasonality of bait, local patterns and so much more. Be sure to follow Anthony on Instagram. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choic...

The Snowhite's visit Columbus, Ohio for the Independence Day week festivities. A road trip full of new fishing spots, bulgogi tacos, rain, craft beer discoveries, and a major lack of bourbon choices. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob interviews Capt. Chris Siess about his passion for all things fly fishing, tying, and traveling. In a single day Chris can take clients out for redfish, smallmouth bass, and brook char. Chris chooses his super power to make him a better angler and shares his recipe for a post fishing sandwich! Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

Rob interviews Florida's Drew Chicone. We learn how to organize a fly tying room, what happens when you collide your SUP with a snook, fly tying hacks, protection from the sun and all about E6000. Please visit his site and purchase his books! Salty Fly Tying. Paddleboarding into fish, exotic species, and a whole lot more. Sponsored by Filison Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more...

The Washington DC Metro area has had a LOT of rain this year. Fishing has not been easy with constant floods. In this episode Rob breaks down the science behind how fish hear and how to adjust your fishing techniques to pursue fish in muddy water. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 203. Rob interviews Tony Friedrich. You may know Tony as the founder of Lefty Kreh's Tie Fest. Tony discusses the health of the east coast fishery with regards to The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. We learn about the history of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever, how to pull off the perfect heist, and the problems with harvesting menhaden. Produced by Jason Reif Suppor...

This episode features Alex Binsted of Fletcher's Cove. Alex was born and raised within walking distance of the Potomac River in Washington, DC. Much of his youth was spent fishing at Fletcher’s Boathouse. When he’s not fishing he works as a manager at Fletcher’s Boathouse. This is an episode for all types of anglers. Brought to you by Filson Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more a...

Rob discusses the lackluster 2018 shad run on the Potomac River. The peak of the run didn't materialize as is should have due to several environmental factors. This is the highlight of fishing in the DC area. You should visit the Potomac in the Spring to experience this fishery. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob interviews Langdon Cook, writer, instructor, angler, and lecturer on wild foods and the outdoors. Rob invited Langdon on the podcast after reading Upstream. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Brought to you by Dry Fly Distilling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob interviews members of The Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) about Washington D.C.'s waters and the fish that swim through them with a focus on shad. DOEE is the leading authority on energy and environmental issues affecting the District of Columbia. Did you know you can catch sturgeon in Washington DC? Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

The Snowhite's spent a few days in Philadelphia over spring break. Rob’s wife had a list of bucket list restaurants to try. The best sandwich Rob ate might surprise you. This is not a fishing podcast. Favorite places to eat were Goldie, El Compadre, Zahav, and P&S Ravioli. Listen as Rob talks about his vacation and the observations he made while in Philly. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podca...

Rob gave a presentation at the Orvis store in Tysons, Virginia on March 15, 2018. This is the audio from the presentation. Everything you need to know to fly fish for shad on the Potomac River in Washington, DC. Sponsored By Speedwell Law Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is one of those episodes that every client needs to listen to before hiring a guide. Rob starts off with an interview about a fly fishing property for sale in Alberta, Canada. The second part of the podcast are some suggestions for clients on how to prep for a guided trip. All talking points are from real events. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

In this episode Rob interviews exhibitors and fly tiers. Please look them up on social media. This is the last of the show season for Rob as the shad run is about to start. Shad were a hot topic at this year's show. Many thanks to the listeners that stopped by. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob has his own system for packing gear. Listen as he describes how he packs differently for road trips with and with out the family, plane trips, and a variety of excursions. The propane heater is not kept on over night in the car. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob and Matt worked together at the local Orvis store a few decades ago. They recently chatted at the Fly Fishing Show and decided to make their conversation an entire episode. Fly fishing is more than just catching fish. In this episode Rob and Matthew Lourdeau discuss all things brook trout and what inspires Matthew to write his blog Casting Across. Casting Across on Waypoint TV Produced by Jaso...

The Fly Fishing Show moved from Somerset to Edison this year. Rob had some free time to walk around while tying and demonstrating his flies. Rob introduced his newest pattern, the Bass Siren. Be glad you can't smell the rotten shark eating contest. Sponsored by Speedwell Law Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob interviews Joseph Bogaard of Save Our Wild Salmon (SOS). SOS is a coalition of northwest and national conservation organizations, recreational and commercial fishing associations, clean energy and orca advocates, businesses and citizens committed to protecting and restoring abundant, self-sustaining fishable populations of salmon and steelhead to the Columbia-Snake River Basin for the benefit...

Live from the 2018 Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival. Rob interviews vendors and talks about his experience at the show. Saturday was very busy with lots of listeners stopping by the booth. Many thanks to Andrew and Zach for helping out. Rob's next appearance will be a the Fly Fishing Show in Edison, NJ. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

Debbie Hanson aka SheFishes2 is a fly fishing guide, educator, and blogger in Southwest Florida. Rob has a lifelong interest in fishing southern Florida and has loads of questions. Debbie is the perfect podcast guest to talk about Southwest Florida's biodiversity, getting women and children into fly fishing, and the cure for fire ant bites. Be sure to follow Debbie on social media. shefishes2.com...

Part 1. Rob interviews Wian van Blommestein of Ayoba-Yo about his locally made Biltong. Part 2. Rob explains what goes on behind the scenes as a fly fishing guide - prepping gear, monitoring weather, and lots more. Client's only see the tip of the iceberg. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices