Fly Guides Podcast

This week, Scott talked to Emily Keener and Sophia Smith from Taos Women Fly Fishing. They are an organization in New Mexico who are helping introduce women to the amazing sport of Fly Fishing. This is a great conversation about why their work is so important, and how the growth of this sport, in a demographic that has traditionally been excluded, is so positive and helpful. Have a listen and give...

Cotter, Arkansas guide, Brennon Garret, takes us on a journey down the world-famous White River. We had a wide-ranging discussion about how unique the Ozarks are and why the White River has gained the notoriety it has. Brennon is a fantastic conversationalist, and is currently working on expanding his guide services into Texas and fishing for Reds - we hope you enjoyed this one as much as we did....

Of course we love to talk Fly Fishing and guiding on the podcast, but when a guest comes along who discusses how meaningful the sport is to him, it's time to take a pause an have a listen. Chris Hanson suffered from Transient Global Amnesia, and our discussion is a powerful one about how fly fishing brought him back. It's a stunning discussion and his story is powerful. We also venture int...

Some of these episodes are too hard to believe! This week we speak with Matt Thornton of The Wilderness Calling, who is RF tracking salmon and Steelhead in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest to find out where it is these incredible species migrate too. It's a wide ranging conversation about Matt's background in music and flyfishing and how guiding

On this week's episode, we talk with New Mexico guide, Aaron Bjuarros, about his guiding life in Taos. We talk art, fly fishing, and the beauty of the New Mexican landscape. We had a great discussion, and as always, it made Scott and me want to pack up the truck and head down to the land of enchantment. We hope you love this one as much as we did! www.ziafly.com

Today we speak with Michael Stack, owner and guide for Fishtales Outfitting. Michael lives in Sheridan, Montana in the heart of flyfishing in the west. In this episode we talk about his journey to guiding and creating Fishtales Outfitters. We talk about the Big Hole, the Jefferson and the Beaverhead among just a few. Michael has an incredible story, and how he pivoted from injury to outfitter is r...

We are back in the Smoky Mountains again this week with Maggie Valley Fly Fishing's head guide, Taylory Farfour. We talk about her love of the region, the amazing fishing, and what it is like to be a guide as a woman in what is often a man's world. We loved this conversation! Taylor was fun and thoughtful and would be a blast to fish with. We hope you enjoy today's episode!

Today, we talk about the good that fly fishing can accomplish for the world! We talk with Heather Harkavy of Fish For Change; An organization that exists to "empower young people to become  global citizens  through  experiential learning . Our  one-week international fly fishing camps for high school and college-aged students  blend  cultural exchange  and  environmental stewardship . Our goa...

We take a midseason saltwater journey to the Baja with John Ashley from Palapas Ventana. We talk about the amazing Sea of Cortez and the aquarium of the Pacific. John's journey from school teacher to fly fishing guide is also a highlight of this episode. If you want to learn more about John and Palapas Ventana, take a look at the link below! We found John's description of Baja as a Califor...

Today, we talk with Rob Aitken about the North Carolina mountains and his journey to guiding! We also touch on the Maggie Valley Fly Fishing festival that happens over Memorial Day weekend. This is a great conversation about what fly fishing means to a community and how a young person discovers their passion for the sport. We hope you enjoy the episode as much as we did! Here are a few links if yo...

On today's episode we talk to Trent Storer - Owner & Head Guide of Back of Beyond Fly Fishing. Trent has grown up fishing the King River on their family farm in Whitfield and with a love for fishing and the Victorian High Country has gone on to explore all of the rivers the Whitfield and Mansfield area has to offer. We discuss the trout fishing of southern Austrialia as well as Trent's...

Luke Annear from Freshwater Flats joins us on the program today to talk about flats fishing for carp in Wisconsin. This is an incredible conversation with a fisherman and scientist who loves catching these freshwater fish that replicate a saltwater experience. Luke has been stalking these fish for years and brings his experience and knowledge to the program. We hope you enjoy this wild and interes...

In today's episode, we speak with young guide Sydney Luiz. She is a young woman who guides with Unicoi Outfitters in the North Georgia Mountains. I found this area on a trip last fall, and stood amazed at the river that bordered our Bavarian Oktoberfest in Helen, Georgia. I had to find out how the fishing was, and so I found Sydney Luiz via Instagram. We had a great conversation about being a...

Dave Davis specializes in teaching vacationers how to fly fish the Carolina waters. He works the sound by stalking and wading for Redfish and other ocean species. We had another great conversation about a unique niche in the fly fishing space. We loved his idea of allowing dads on vacation to get a few hours of escape to do something they love and still be with their friends and family. Learn more...

After a quick trip into Greenville, my curiosity about the waters and landscape went into overdrive. One night, doomscrolling at the hotel, I ran across John's profile and knew we had to get him on the show. This is a great discussion about the Smoky Mountains and the wide array of rivers within, as John says, a good "cup of coffee." The South continues to grow on me as a place of in...

Kara is back for Season 3! This time we talk Argentina, Chile, Montana, the troubles of a terrible snow pack in the west, and a host of other fun topics. As always, Kara is a robust conversationalist and one of our favorites to talk to. She was also just nominated as one of the top 20 guides in the nation by USA Today. You can vote for her to win the contest. https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/bes...

Despite my absolute fumbling of the intro, our conversation with Jeff Lattig of Living Water Guides from Montana was another fantastic one. This time, we talk about the Missouri River outside of Helena, Montana, and the largest river of the Great Plains. We had a great time visiting with Jeff about his journey from the East Coast to Big Sky Country. His love of the Mo is really apparent. We hope y...

Today, we talk with François Bietry from France, who was just finishing up his season in Patagonia. This was a special conversation with someone who adores the sport of Fly Fishing and has made a life centered around it. François had just come off the water and hadn't even had time to take his waders off before we jumped into the conversation. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we...

In today's episode, we speak with Ben Pike of Northern Newfoundland about his guiding business and the waters of this remote Canadian province. Ben is a wonderful person to visit with, and we had the chance to learn about local shore lunches of Moose Meat and berries, and his hospitality. Ben loves his home waters and is an incredible advocate for the fishery. 1.709.638.4457 @newfoundland_rive...

We kick off Season 3 with Trent Jones from Glenwood Springs Outdoors . He is also the director of Fly Life Media on Instagram and Facebook. We had a great conversation about his journey to the Western Slope of Colorado and fishing the Roaring Fork, Colorado, and other great waters on that side of the hills. Season 3 is off to a great start! Please review and share with friends! https://www.glenwoo...

As we prepare for season 3 of the show, we wanted to bring a special episode to you with our friend Ryan Johnston from Cast Hope. He has written a great new book called "Reel Salty," and the stories and conversations in this one were too good to save until the start of the season. Hope you enjoy it, and we will see you starting in March for season 3 of the Fly Guides Podcast! If you are...

Another amazing episode - this time with Reid Parker, who is with Current Culture Fly in Richmond, VA. We talk about the amazing species that he is targeting, including Striped Bass, Long Nose Gar, and the Bowfin. Another amazing conversation! https://currentculturefly.com

In todays episode we speak with Omar Gade of Denmark Fishing Lodge about fly fishing in Denmark. It is an amazing episode where we talk about this incredibly unique fishery where you can catch sea run trout on a dry fly in the ocean. You won't want to miss this one! https://denmarkfishinglodge.com

We have quite a show for you this morning! We speak with Simon from Afloat Adventure in Colombia about the amazing opportunities that await in the jungles and oceans of an overlooked country. You won't want to miss his tales of fly fishing for peacock bass, vampire fish, and Tuna. It's a great episode, so have a listen!

This week, we speak with George Souhlaris, a guide for Bristol Bay Lodge in Alaska. This wide-ranging conversation is truly a walk through memory lane and a life of fishing and adventure. Enjoy the show.