Fly Fishing Insider Podcast

Fly Fishing Insider Podcase speaks with Geoff Klane of Brackish Flies. Geoff is a well-known guide in New England. On the podcast we hear about Geoff's journey as fly tier, rod builder and guide within the fly fishing industry. Geoff tells us about the past, present and future for Brackish Flies and what fly fishers can expect in the upcoming months to five years. Geoff shares some great moments a...

In This episode of the Guided we speak with (Conway Bowman). Conway is a well-known name in the fly-fishing industry. On the podcast we hear about Conway's brand ambassadorship with SA. Conway tells us about Mako Shark fishing and the fishery all you need to know.  Conway shares A story about he took an angler from Vermont and turned him into a saltwater pro. See more SA If you have not yet Subscr...

In This episode of the FFIP we speak with Paula Shearer, Owner of Paula Shearer On the Fly Guiding. Paula shearer is a well-known name in the fly fishing industry. We hear Paula's journey as brand ambassador and guide within the industry. Paula talks about the past, present and future for guiding. Paula shares a story about her direct involvement with helping to create the new Simms Women's Waders...

Fly Fishing Insider Podcast, speaks with Scott Wilday, owner of LidRig and The Game Changer Nipper System. We hear about LidRig's journey as brand & company within the fly fishing industry. Scott tells us about the past, present and future for LidRig and what fly fishers can expect from the system. Scott shares stories about LidRig's encounters with Orvis and Fishpond, two if the industry's bigges...

Host Greg Keenan talks about Season 1 of the podcast. The ups and downs and changes to the show are discussed and more. Later in the intro to Season 2, Greg also talks about the new podcast show "Guided", which is sponsored by Scientific Anglers and companies where Greg will speak with the industry's best guides and ambassadors on a personal level to bring to you more tips, tricks on the fishery ,...

The Fly Fishing Insider Podcast, sits down and talks with Dave Stewart, the creator of the Wet Fly Swing Podcast, Dave and Greg talk about how the Wet Fly Swing got its start in the podcast space, as well as the goals Dave has for the podcast in 2020 with his newly launched hosted travel program. Dave and Greg offer some great tips to those who are seeking to start their own podcast within the fly...

In this episode 44 we speak with Kyler Wartman, the owner of Fishing with Feathers brand. Kyler and Fishing with Feathers is from the PNW and has strong ties to this area and the fishing scene there. Fishing with Feathers is an up and coming clothing apparel brand whose goal is to unite fly fishers together and alike. Kyler shares with us the challenges of getting shops to take his brand on and th...

In this Episode we welcome back Kate Watson for a full interview with us. She shares with us the behind the scenes activities of competitive Spey casting and the distance that casters are getting...think 200+. Kate also tells us of her travel destination programs she's involved with as well as the new goals for here 2020 guiding season that is coming up. Kate shares with us the passion and creatio...

Welcome to the Fly Fishing Insider Podcast. This week we speak with Mark from Region Fly Fishing. Region is a new player in the tackle game. In this interview we learn about regions goals and challenge that they face moving forward in the business. Mark from Region shares with us the company's success in creating and bringing some of the brands top products to market. This is a great episode that...

We speak with the amazing Kaitin Barnhart from The Mayfly Project. She shares with us all about the inner workings of what it takes to get a foster child sponsored and on the water fly fishing. We learn that if money was an object the Mayfly Project could impact so many more people. Kaitlin shares with us how she met the other co founder, Jesse, of TMP and what the goals are for TMP going forward....

In this episode we speak with CEO Kate Williams from 1% For the Planet. 1% is a non-profit organization whose solely focused on the environment and climate. 1% was founded by Yvon Chouinard and Craig Mathews back in 2002. Many brands and companies have joined this organization to give back a total of 1% of their annual sales. So far to date $225 million has been raised. Kate shares with 1% goals a...

In this remote call audio interview we speak with Captain james Johnson from the Naknek River banks, where James is a full time guide and multiple lodge owner. James shares with us his love of big Alaska Rainbow Trout and how they differ from many other rainbows. James talks lodges and what he looks for in buying one, and selling as well. He tells listeners about his new destination and hosted tri...

In this episode we speak with Noel Fox , Co-owner of Hook & Vice. Hook & Vice is a well known BC fly fishing focused clothing brand with their popular lucky hats. Noel shares with us the amazing company mission or philosophy they own and practice. We learn of the creative projects that Hook & Vice is currently producing, along with the goals going forward and how the brand is supporting shops in B...

In this episode we speak with Geri Meyer, co-owner of two fly shops, The Driftless and Angler & Artemis Women's Fly Shops. We learn about Geri's early days and her troubles 25 years ago as a pioneer in introducing women to the fly fishing. I ask Geri about the controversial questions regarding women on social media, fishing in bathing suits & grip and grins and more. Hear her response only on the...

In this episode we speak with Heather Hodson, the founder of "united women on the fly", which empowers and educates women interested in the sport of fly fishing. Heather talks about going all in on fly fishing and what the goals are moving forward, as well as working with her sponsored brands, friends and more to get her message out about education, conservation and just having fun. Listen to Heat...

Today our guest on the Fly Fishing Insider Podcast is Yentna, the guide booking software system that takes your business and booking to the next level when it comes to booking guided trips. We learn the in's and outs' of Yentna, about how the brand is a one-stop shop for all guides looking to book trips, have interaction, and collect payments from the guests. Also some talks about some cool statis...

In this episode, Jake Chutz of Montain Fly Company takes us back to the humble beginnings and also shares with us there are many new products coming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we speak with Brett Zundel from Loon Outdoors. Brett is Co-owner in Loon. Brett talks about Loon early beginnings and troublesome past as a brand. Brett shares with us that Loon started out making everything from rods, reels, waders and more not more that just 15 years ago. We also hear how Brett and the team is focused on eco products with in our industry and that is a main drivin...

In this episode we speak with Bob Ledda from All Alaska Outdoors where the Fly Fishing Insider Podcast and crew is live on location in Alaska . Hear all the huge Silvers caught on the fly rod and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we speak with Russ Miller from Umpqua . Russ takes us back through the rich and vibrant past of the brand. Russ touches on the roadblocks the brand has faced and the troubles the brand has overcome. Russ talks about how the new flies for the year are added to catalog at a fly show with the world's best tiers in a room showing their best flies. We also hear what the focus of the bra...

In this episode we speak with Kenneth Klimes from the Fly Fishing at the Crossing. We learn about the work that the Fellowship is doing within the community and with fly fishing organizations. We learn how one could get involved with the Fellowship and what the expectations are as a member. We discuss the trips and events that the Fellowship holds and how many members partake in this. Kenneth shar...

In this episode we speak with Edgar Diaz of Sight Line Provisions. Edgar shares with the listeners the many early day road blocks the brand faced while getting started, as well as what the product faced in its early conception with material issues and more. Fast forward to today where Edgar has built the brand up into a fly fishing icon powerhouse. Sight Line Provisions is well loved and supported...

In this episode we speak with Matt Smythe from AFFTA and we learn about the recent changes to the IFTD and why this took place, as well as the many new opportunities that the show has for those who are attending this year. Matt talks about what you can expect to see as far seminars go . We also learn about the AFFTAs new passion project A Day for Bristol Bay or #D4BB and what a great cause this is...

In this episode we speak with Luke Winkler of Riversmith the rod carrying storage system. Luke shares with us all the hard work involved for company to be on top of the game when it comes to transporting your rods safely. Luke also states how and what the brand did to get to where they are now. Riversmith is also a company that is focused on giving back, in which we learn about the many places the...

In this episode we speak with Courtney Boice ,CEO of Blue Halo Fly Rods. Courtney shares with us the reasons why he started an online fly rod company that specializes in only the world's best fiberglass rods. He also talks about the company's challenges they have overcome and the many new and groundbreaking technologies the brand is producing. Including the new S2 fiberglass and the Liger Hybrid R...