Roll Cast: Podcast On The Fly

Send us Fan Mail Hosts Anderson and Gikas update each other on what is happening in their respective Texas Hill Country-based fly-fishing worlds. This episode discusses the seasonal shift from winter water fishing to warm-water fishing in Texas. Don describes his recent fishing seminar through the GoodFly Organization, which he has recently led.  We learn how fly fishing gives the everyday fisherm...

Send us Fan Mail Listen to Roll Cast Podcast series on Texas Carp Pod #3.  This podcast features the Hill Country's own Carp Ninja and professional fly tier Zach Harris.  In this podcast, Zack lifts away the veil of secrecy that seems to surround the "How-To's" of catching carp. It is a must-listen for those fly fishermen who want to add carp fishing to their advanced skill set...

Send us Fan Mail This is pod #2 of the Roll Cast Podcasts series on Texas Carp.  AKA: The newest Texas game fish, carp, are known for their wary nature and strong fighting ability.  This podcast focuses on the basics of understanding the nature and habitat of carp and is a must-listen for those fly fishermen who want to add carp fishing to their advanced skill set.  Hosts Gikas and Anderson cut th...

Send us Fan Mail The Roll Cast Podcast received numerous listener emails requesting an update on the massive recovery efforts underway. Early last July, the Texas Hill Country received massive rains, which caused rivers in the region to flood. Particularly hard hit with enormous damage and a significant loss of life is the upper Guadalupe River between Kerrville and Hunt, Texas. Pod hosts discuss...

Send us Fan Mail Roll Cast kicks off their series on Texas Carp with an encore presentation of our #1 most downloaded Podcast..."Stalking the Wary Texas Carp," S2E08 recorded May 2022. S2E06 Notes: The newest Texas game fish, carp, are known for their wary nature and strong fighting ability. Hosts Gikas and Anderson respond to listeners' requests to learn how to stalk the Texas rive...

Send us Fan Mail Hosts Anderson and Gikas record open-air at Market Platz in Fredericksburg, Texas, to update each other on what is happening in their fly-fishing world. This episode's guest interview is with fly fishing renaissance man Gabe Avalos, who describes his soul-expanding journey through fly fishing and the REEL RECOVERY organization he has led.  We learn how fly fishing gives os mu...

Send us Fan Mail Today's podcast finds hosts Anderson and Gikas at the iconic Hunt Store (Hunt, Texas 78024) after a morning of stalking bass and panfish. Relaxing on the beer patio, they meet up with friends and Canadian competition fishermen Ernie Kalwa and Rick Wilson, and decide to record a podcast. Kawla and Wilson have just returned from a successful annual coastal fishing week, where t...

Send us Fan Mail In today's podcast, hosts Anderson and Gikas are again outdoors streamside after plans to cut a podcast turned into a morning of impromptu trout fishing.  As they relax on the granite boulders creekside podcasting, they realize they are fly-fishing addicts.  The duo then paints a vivid picture of the vibrant fly-fishing community in the Texas Hill Country and the camaraderie...

Send us Fan Mail In today's podcast, hosts Anderson and Gikas are outdoors by a stream after a morning of trout fishing. As they relax in their camp chairs, the conversation flows, and they decide to record the first podcast of 2025. However, this episode turns out to be more than just a recap of their morning fishing experience. The duo paints a vivid picture of the vibrant fly-fishing commu...

Send us Fan Mail Experts and their varying opinions are everywhere; no wonder many fishermen are confused.  But truth is much of fly fishing is just common sense. This episode discusses the hype around choosing fly-line leaders, fly lines, and tippets.   The hosts, Anderson and Gikas, attempt to demystify rigging lines, leaders, tippets, and knots into something that will make catching fish more f...

Send us Fan Mail This episode discusses some of the hype around building custom fly-line leaders.  The hosts, Anderson and Gikas, attempt to demystify rigging lines, leaders, tippets, and knots into something that will catch fish. They discuss how to improve your fly fishing techniques. This conversation is packed with dozens of warm-weather fly fishing tips. Whether you agree or disagree with the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Anderson and Gikas record from the banks of the flood-swollen Guadalupe River. While the intent is to scout the current fishing conditions, they discuss improving their fly fishing techniques. As the norm, the conversation that ensues is packed full of dozens of warm-weather fly fishing tips. Whether you agree or disagree with their recommendations, listeners will...

Send us Fan Mail Hosts Don Anderson and Timothy Gikas meet at a riverside resort after a morning of Carp fishing.  This episode's topic is transitioning to warm-weather fly fishing and the right reason to take up fly fishing .  Gabe Avalos, a self-ascribed 'Big Net Guy', offers his rebuttal to Mystery Guest X's small net manifesto hear in Episode 3.   If you agree or disagree,...

Send us Fan Mail The questions of today's podcast are  "Why did you take up fly fishing?"  and "Are you a big net guy?"  Hosts Don Anderson and Timothy  Gikas go head-to-head with MYSTERY GUEST X, a fishing buddy and self-ascribed fly fishing philosopher, who dares to share his views on the right reason to take up fly fishing .  If you agree or agree to disagree, listeners...

Send us Fan Mail Leaders are confusing for the new fly fisherman.  What is a tippet?  Fly fishing leaders, to go furled or go mono? Furled:  twisted, coiled, curled, or folded?  Hosts Don Anderson and Timothy  Gikas interview Jim Hines as they try to demystify fly-line leaders.  Why do we need them?  Why do we use them?   But first, this episode focuses on Hill Country fly fishing news.    Listene...

Send us Fan Mail The Season 3 opener finds pod hosts Anderson and Gikas trout fishing on a sunny January day in a Texas Hill Country creek.   When they wade back to their waypoint about noontime, they decide to break out the podcast equipment and record right on the creekside. Episode 1: Fly fishing, learning the basics is basic.  As a sport, fly fishing seems simple, but you cannot buy your way i...

Send us Fan Mail What three fly fishing skills should you focus on to be a better fly fisherman?   Fly fishing.  It's complicated, it's hard, it isn't very easy, but most of all, it's incredibly fulfilling if you can do it right.   This episode begins with a focus on fly fishing skills that give fishermen the most bang for their buck.   Listeners will enjoy the lively talk lace...

Send us Fan Mail This episode's guest is Ernie Kalwa, Canadian National Fishing Team captain.  Enjoy a candid interview loaded with pro tips for different styles for rigging your rod to find, hook, and land fish.  Learn why Ernie's acronym, LIM, is a mantra to fish by. There is also an in-depth discussion about euro-nymphing (aka Czech-nymphing or tight-lining) and why this method catche...

Send us Fan Mail More and more, discussions about euro-nymphing (aka Czech-nymphing or tight-lining) are popping up amongst fly fishers.   And equipment manufacturers are responding to the buzz with new gear explicitly designed for "nymphing."   So,  what is the big deal about the euro-nymphing style of fly fishing anyway? Learning to euro-nymph is a path of discovery.  Hosts Anderson an...

Send us Fan Mail Euro-Nymping or High-Sticking, does it REALLY catch more fish ? The summer heat has peaked.  Soon, we will be fishing in force again, and our most significant decision is what flies we use.  Hosts, Anderson and Gikas interview Rick Wilson, Canadian National Fly Fishing team gold medalist.  Rick reveals why world competition fly fishers rely heavily on nymph-style fishing.   How to...

Send us Fan Mail How do other fly fishermen fish those low-water mud bottom creeks...inflatables may be the answer for you.  Summer's heat is peaking, but remember there are still fish to be had as long as there is water.  Hosts Anderson and Gikas discuss scores of fly fishing tips all year long.  Listen for simple ideas on ways to get your fly fishing fix when fishing is slow and the heat is...

Send us Fan Mail Hosts Anderson and Gikas discuss scores of fly fishing tips that are useful all year.  We are in the throes of a long summer dry spell, but there are still fish to be had as long as there is water.   But when you are not fishing, it is the time to be learning. This podcast shares a few simple thoughts to keep in mind to make fishing days more productive.  The fly fishing community...

Send us Fan Mail The fish are not biting or are they?   It's a Texas summer, and it's hot.  Real Hot.  Hosts Anderson and Gikas discuss the nuances of fly fishing warm creeks and rivers in the heat of the summer.    There are still fish to be had as long as there is water. Learning to fish when the day's temperatures reach the 100s demands meticulous attention and common sense.  Thi...

Send us Fan Mail Pod Hosts Anderson and Gikas plunge into the world of Grant Powell, who could be considered one of today's renaissance fly fishers.  Grant's exciting approach to living demonstrates what it means to live life to the fullest, which of course, includes fly fishing. Powell's lively interview also gives more insight into the "brotherhood of today's fly modern...

Send us Fan Mail S2E11: Hosts Anderson and Gikas attempt to discover who Landon Rowlett is (beyond the Honey Hole Angling Podcast @HoneyHoleAngling, personality).    This lively interview reveals an insightful view into the "brotherhood of podcasting fly fishermen."    If you have ever wondered about some of the personalities behind fly fishing podcasts, this episode is for you.  Enjoy a...