Fly Fishing Consultant Podcast

This episode is dedicated to structure. The physical objects in and around water that attract fish. Rob breaks down his favorite types of structure and the dynamics on how to present a fly to fish that should be there. Additionally, Rob discusses the dangers of fishing too close to structure when contemplating if the juice is worth the squeeze. What is the strangest structure you've pulled a fish...

Rob interviews chef Tom Colicchio. Tom Colicchio is the chef and owner of Crafted Hospitality, judge on Bravo's 'Top Chef', and an avid fly angler. In this episode Tom and Rob discuss Tom's culinary career, oceanic seafood sustainability, places to eat and fish, life as a culinary competition show judge, and off shore fly fishing. We learn Tom's bucket list fishing destination and what you should...

Rob breaks down what he likes and doesn't like with regards to fly tying materials. Listen as he describes his favorite materials by color and texture, where to purchase them, and the specific flies he ties with each material. This episode is brought to you by Traeger Grills.  Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Jackson is a United States Army Veteran. Joe discovered fly fishing and fly tying through Project Healing Waters after a near tragic event. Sgt. Bass Fisher has become a master of fly tying utilizing deer hair to carve everything from hummingbirds to a Razorback hog. In this episode Rob and Joe discuss family life, fly tying, fly tying materials and tools to Joe's background in music.  Produce...

Kiki Galvin has been named as one of six women who are revolutionizing the world of fly fishing by Blue Ridge Outdoors. Kiki is a fly fishing guide, volunteer, mentor, and friend to many anglers. Her free time is spent volunteering for numerous fly fishing organizations. She has been a board member of Project Healing Waters and is the Vice President of the Northern Virginia Chapter of Trout Unlimi...

Dan Davala dropped in to the FFC Headquarters for a little Pappy Van Winkle tasting and podcasting. Dan Davala is an Orvis Fly Fishing Travel Specialist. He is the former the Fishing Manager at Orvis Arlington, Virginia and is the founder of the Tidal Potomac Fly Roddders. Dan and his family now reside in Vermont. In this episode we'll learn about Dan's life in fly fishing from the small streams h...

Rob explores London on foot in search of historical scientific specimens, sandwiches and curries, and a few pints in historic pubs. Additionally, Rob was in town during the London Fly Fishing Fair. You will learn about small flies for clear water, European fly tying techniques, and the hospitality of the Slovenians.  Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Rob continues his journey through the Cotswolds with fly fishing guide Andy Grey and his dog Stanley for a tour of stillwater fly fishing opportunities outside Oxford in England. Andy offers fly fishing lessons and guided trips for trout, grayling, pike, and carp in the Cotswold and southern regions of the United Kingdom. Rob encounters blue rainbow trout, giant invasive crayfish, a buzzer hatch,...

Rob meets up with fly fishing guide Andy Grey and his dog Stanley for a tour of trout and grayling opportunities outside Oxford in England. Andy offers fly fishing lessons and guided trips for trout, grayling, pike, and carp in the Cotswold and southern regions of the United Kingdom. Part 1 is a tour of a reservoir and streams with background on the history, physical geography, hatches, fishing te...

Tim Rosenau is currently playing lead guitar, trumpet, and singing background vocals for Grammy Award Winning artist, TOBYMAC. He dropped by the home studio before his gig down the street to discuss faith, family, and fly fishing. As a touring musician Tim gets to see a lot of different cities and as a passionate angler he tries to catch fish in each one. Please subscribe to this podcast. Brought...

Ellis King joins us from Gallipolis, Ohio to discuss the most amazing thirty seconds of your life. Ellis and his crew run River Tactical Flies, tying, designing and selling some of the most effective patterns for midwestern warm and cold water species. They have come up with a single pattern for muskie that can be tied in a variety of colors. This it the most informative podcast about muskie (or m...

Joe joins Rob live from his car after a morning of casting instruction. Joe is a fly fishing instructor in southern Florida and chases a myriad of freshwater, saltwater, and non-native species when he isn't illustrating the art of fly fishing. He has a unique approach to teaching fly fishing, has a rod series named after him, and has to deal with lots of creepy crawlies while chasing fish with his...

Rob set out to answer some questions about the detrimental effects of handling fish out of water. He didn't exactly find the answers he was looking for but found all sorts of other interesting information about fish 'slime'. You won't find information like this anywhere else. This may not be interesting to all listeners but it is worth your time. Please contact Rob for links to his sources. Produc...

Rob met Peter Stitcher at the Virginia Fly Fishing Show in January 2019. Rob and Peter are both bug geeks with backgrounds in biology. They decided to set up a podcast to geek out on bugs, discuss Peter's humanitarian work, his fishing show, bucket list hatches, and how and when to select bugs for a specific hatch in a specific location. Rob thinks Peter is THE MOST organized dude in the fly fishi...

Rob and Alice sat down at The Fly Fishing Show in Edison to record Alice's story. Alice grew up in the Midwest and was educated on the East Coast before she moved out West. Alice shares her story with ways to avoid mountain lions, how to cater trips to clients expectations, and how to get started in the industry. We also learn the differences in a married couple's strike indicator habits. Produced...

Rob sat down with Wanda Taylor at the 2019 Fly Fishing Show in Edison NJ to listen to and share her story. Wanda Taylor has been a professional guide, fly casting instructor, and author for decades. In this episode we learn about fly fishing for marlin and how to fight a big fish if you aren't a big person. Wanda tells a story about snorkeling with whales and talks about her upcoming trip for Hawa...

Vignettes. Live from The Fly Fishing Show in Edison, NJ. Rob interviews several attendees at the show from nonprofits to entrepreneurs, fly tiers, students, and travelers. Listen as he describes the new venue and how things have changed since Somerset. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

West Virginia's Joe Bragg joins Rob on this episode to break down just exactly what is a tight line nymph. When Joe isn't putting out fires he is tying flies or fishing them. They discuss all things pepperoni rolls, how to avoid friction and drag when tying flies, how to properly hold a rod, and how to fish the right flies correctly. Brought to you by FlyShack's Saber Hooks Produced by Jason Reif...

Rob interviews friends old and new during the Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival. Snow is in the forecast and no one seems to know how much is going to fall. Rob took a few breaks from tying and talking fishing to walk around and ask a few questions. Please visit Rob's social media for links to his interviewees and for images of the new Hula Girl series of flies. Rob uses the Power Air Fryer Ove...

Rob interviews Jess Westbrook of The Mayfly Project. This not-for profit organization builds relationships with children in foster care through fly fishing and introduce them to their local water ecosystems, with a hope that connecting them to a rewarding hobby will provide an opportunity for foster children to have fun, feel supported, and develop a meaningful connection with the outdoors. Use Pr...

Rob catches up with John McKinnie of McKinnie Fly Fishing Outfitters of Montana. Rob and John fished together a few years ago during the spring Potomac shad run. John learned about fly fishing on an eastern tidal river. Now its his turn to talk about where he lives and fishes. They discuss local food, water levels, driving time to local rivers, getting out in the wilderness, and a mischievous elk...

Jonathan Kiley (flyskinz) recently returned from a trip to Christmas Island. Rob got called Jonathan almost as soon as he returned home. In this adrenaline filled episode we learn all about fly fishing for bonefish, trigger fish, and giant trevally. Jonathan discusses how and what he prepared for his journey which had a 50lb weight limit to his luggage. And yes, that is the other name for a tropic...

Rob met up with Salmon River steelhead guide Greg Liu on his recent trip to New York. Greg has guided clients for steelhead for several decades. In this episode we learn about salmon eggs at different stages, how to fish water at different levels, when to be on the move for fish vs. staying in one spot all day. Greg has years of experience under his wader belt and these are just a few of his words...

Rob hosted a group of friends on the Salmon River of New York in November 2018. Listen as they search for lake run fish up and down the river. Rob discusses the methods and techniques used to catch steelhead, camaraderie, fly tying, reading water, and how to boost your spirits with a really good shore lunch. Sponsored by Ayoba-yo.com Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about you...

Rob interviews "John Montana Carp". They discuss the development of the Hybrid Carp Fly, how to choose the best fly for your local carp, how to stealthily approach these wary fish, and sturgeon. Yes - you can catch sturgeon on carp flies. Sponsored by Speedwell Law Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices