Fly Guides Podcast

Ken Arnett from www.deaddriftersflyfishing.com joins Scott and Aaron as they talk about the land of enchantment - New Mexico. We talk through all the amazing rivers that New Mexico has to offer and why fishing in this state is a well kept secret. Here's a hint - it's too hot for Scott.

This episode we talk with Nick LaToof who is a guide on the western slope of Colorado. He spends a great deal of time on the Gunnison River just below the Black Canyon. It's a legendary tail water and one that includes camping along the way. As a true guide and outfitter we discuss the challenges of overnighting with guests and the adventure that the western waters of Colorado provide. Enjoy t...

This week we talk to Joe Davies of Milwaukee River Fly Fishing (flyfishmke.com) about his pursuit of small mouth bass, trout, Not Steelhead, and pike on this amazing fishery in Wisconsin. Joe is a former olympic skier and someone who would be an absolute blast to be on the water with. Take a listen and find out if this is going to be your next guided adventure!

We speak this week with Jason McReynolds of flyingsoho.com about his pursuit of trophy fish on the Holston and Watauga Rivers in eastern Tennessee. It's another wild conversation about life on the water pursuing huge fish on rivers in the waters along the Eastern rivers of America. Jump in and give us a follow!

We talk this week with Ben Roberson from guidebookco.com about his life as a guide, and how guiding led him to an innovation in the industry to help others build and manage their business. It's another great conversation about life on the water and how the challenges of keeping up with client emails, phone calls and bookings led Ben into an entirely new place of the Tech Space. Visit Ben's great i...

A fantastic episode with Austin Conrad from Virginiatrophyguides.com . In this episode we discuss his love of fishing for Musky on the fly and Small Mouth bass in Virginia. Austin is our first non-trout guide and has a fascinating story about how he fell in love with warm water trophy fish! Enjoy the episode.

Today we speak with Isaiah Smith from the Roaring Fork Valley. We talk about his unique love for fishing and guiding and his life as a guide both in the Glenwood and Aspen area as well as his new adventure fishing salt water species in New Orleans. It's a great conversation about fishing, guiding and the love of a sport.

We talk to Damsel Fly Fishing guide Kara Tripp from Bozeman, Montana about her life guiding, her experiences around the world in Chile, Argentina, Russia and California. We learn how she became a fishing guide and what it has been like to be a pioneer in the space as a woman. The conversation ranges from soiled handkerchiefs to the challenges of guiding. Enjoy the conversation and be sure to check...

Today we talk with Shelby Massey, head guide from Hookers Fly Shop in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. We talk about the challenges of a freestone river, the finicky nature of the Colorado and the beauty of the Roaring Fork valley. We learn about how Shelby fell in love with guiding and why teaching is his main passion in the sport. Enjoy a trip down some of the most amazing waters in Colorado and lear...

This episode we speak with legendary guide Kip Dean about his life of guiding on the Bighorn River in Fort Smith, Montana. We talk about loving a resource to death, struggling with the ethics of making a living and managing a river together for the long term - and as always tell a few stories along the way about funny, strange and good memories.

Learn how a guy from the midwest fell in love with fly fishing in places like the Driftless and Wyoming. Aaron Everitt interviews co-host Scott Nielsen about his experiences on the water and how he came to love a guided trip down a river.

Scott Nielsen interviews co-host Aaron Everitt to find out about his love of fly fishing and how he came to be interested in the stories of Fly Fishing guides around the world. We talk Sheridan, Wyoming and the Green River - along with a discussion about his home waters of the Roaring Fork Valley

Join in as Scott and Aaron introduce you to a new show that is dedicated to telling the stories of the fly fishing guides on the waters around the world. Learn about them, their initial introductions to fly fishing and why the people who do the guiding are compelling!