So Fly Fishing

We chat with Tim Pausinger, angler and tattoo artist based out of Toronto, Ontario. Tim hosts an event at Filson each year where he donates money from on-site tattoos to Ontario Streams. It's a great time, with Muskoka beers on hand, wicked merch, hangs with the Filson Toronto crew, and bits and bobs from us. In this show we hear about TIM! How he got into fishing, how fly fishing really captured...

We sit down with Colby Acuff—country music artist, fourth-generation Idahoan, and former fly-fishing guide. We talk about his journey from guiding on rivers by day to playing music in smoky bars at night, and how the wilds of Idaho helped shape the raw, no-nonsense sound he’s now known for. We get into the making of his breakout record If I Were the Devil, what it’s been like playing with legends,...

We venture into unknown waters and have artificial intelligence design a variety show with JUST the gang. We talk about some recent fishing outings, the start to warmer days, we get into some playful roasting, and more! TUNE IN and listen to a show with JUST Mitchy, Aldo and Aidas. It's been a while.    HOW TO HELP SO FLY: Please go leave us a review on APPLE PODCASTS. It really helps our show get...

We record a LIVE show with the legendary Jim Baird out of Muskoka Brewery in Bracebridge, Ontario. Jim is the winner of season four of the hit TV show ALONE, he's an explorer, filmmaker, and podcaster. He has spent countless days in the wilderness exploring beautiful rivers, and fishing along the way. Jim takes us through his journey into adventuring, how his love for fishing kicked off, shares so...

We sit and chat with Wills of Flylords - specifically about his fly fishing life, his time paddling in Temagami, Ontario, and his most recent project, Music and Fly Fishing.  Wills is a super friendly and fishy fellow. We first met him in Colorado at the Fly Fishing Show, and bonded over our shared love for Northern Ontario.  Music & Fly Fishing is an original video series produced by Flylords...

We sat with Fred and Seb from HOOKÉ to chat all about a new project and documentary, Scale of Change. This episode was recorded LIVE from the Toronto Sports Show, right in the YETI booth. We got to hear from Seb, a chef, hunter and angler about his outdoor life, and speak to Fred Campbell about Scale of Change... In the upcoming documentary Scale of Change, we explore how individual actions, no ma...

We sit with rod designer from Redington, Brandon Morton, to go over the ins and outs of designing and manufacturing an exceptional rod on a mass level. We touch on some of the tech talk behind rod design, how he goes about using data to inform his work, and more. We also get into Brandon's fly fishing life, and what he's looking forward to most in his interesting career. Brandon's first rods to hi...

We went BACK to Belize, and did another episode ALL about our DIY trip (with two guide days, too). This is an easy way to experience salt water fishing - tons of fish, beautiful flats, and great places to post up.  This was Aldo's third time to Belize, and Mitch's fish. MANY fish were caught, including a first landed for both Aldo and Mitch.  Want to experience Belize yourself? See below for some...

We took a trip up to Brunswick Lake Lodge in Northern Ontario to chase walleye and pike in some incredible waters. Flying in with Hearst Air, we landed in absolute paradise—crystal-clear water, endless structure, and fish that were more than willing to eat. It was an unreal adventure! We always love hitting up the north of our home province. How can you not? If you haven't explored the NORTH, NORT...

We recorded on location in the actual OLD POST at the Old Post Lodge, a fishing lodge in Northern Ontario near Pickle Lake. The lodge is FULL of history and wicked fishing opportunities. It was one of the first inland Hudson's Bay trading posts established in Canada. It sits on an EPIC lake filled with incredible fishing opportunities. It's a very, very cool place, AND was a breeze to get to by ch...

Max Erickson is the Creative Director for Flylords, Fiska, and Split Reed. Zento Slinger is an outdoor and fishing photographer. Both have spent copious amounts of time fishing Lake Champlain in Vermont in every season.  From bass, pike, and musky, to lakers, walleye and salmon, Lake Champlain has so much to offer. It's a massive body of water bordering Vermont, New York and Quebec, and harbors co...

We celebrate another annual holiday live show and giveaway a WHOLE BUNCH of fishy prizes. Thanks to everyone who tuned in live, and to all those who entered the 12 Days of Fishmas 2024. Happy new year to all!   HOW TO HELP SO FLY: Please go leave us a review on APPLE PODCASTS. It really helps our show get out there, which means we get to make MORE episodes.  Thank you to our sponsors: Drift Outfit...

We sit down with Brandon Dale, a guide who specializes in taking people to fish MONSTER carp in Central Park. Yes, giant fish right in the middle of New York City.  Brandon is a biomedical researcher and medical student in training who guides on the side. Although he is all about carp in the park, he also guides for other fish around New York City, and is an avid hunter. Don't skip this awesome ep...

Mitch and Aldo sit down with Josh Butler of Courage Fly Fishing, based in Ottawa, to talk about one of the most badass pursuits in the fly fishing world - chasing musky. Josh shares his journey into fly fishing, the drive behind Courage Fly Fishing, and the thrill (and patience) it takes to land THE apex predator of freshwater. Whether you're a seasoned musky chaser or just curious about what it t...

Mitch and Aldo sit with Erik Johnsen from TroutRoutes to chat about his fly fishing life, and e-scouting for fishing trips.  Scouting is a huge part of the adventure of fishing, and it can lead you to finding new waters to fish. TroutRoutes is a wicked tool that can LEGIT help you access trout water across the US.  Learn more: https://troutroutes.com/ HOW TO HELP SO FLY: Please go leave us a revie...

We sit with MacKenna Stang, an angler from just outside Denver Colorado. You can find her fishing content on Instagram @mackonthefly, where she reps brands like Redington, Rio, TroutRoutes, and more. Day to day she works in marketing, but obviously makes fly fishing a huge part of her life, fishing alongside her English cream golden retriever, Hopper.  She grew up fly fishing with her dad - her pa...

Mitch and Aldo catch up after a few weeks apart. They chat about recent fishing trips they both separately took to different parts of the world, namely Oregon and Scotland.  Aldo went to Oregon with the Redington team to field test some new equipment. They caught a whole bunch of rainbow trout and explored rivers, spring creeks, and still water. Mitch went swinging flies on the Tay River in Scotla...

We sit down with Brian Niska, renowned fly fishing guide of Skeena Spey Riverside Lodge. We cover a lot of ground on this one, first talking about Brian's background and how he got into fishing. We hear some tips and tricks for perfecting spey casts. We dive deeper into what it's like running Skeena Spey Lodge, guiding anglers on some of the best waters in the world. We hear more about his own pod...

In this episode, we dive into the world of fishing tattoos with the incredibly talented Danny Reed, owner of Hot Stuff Tattoo and Crooked Creek Holler. Danny has developed a unique style that blends traditional techniques with modern influences, creating bold and timeless works of art. We explore his journey into the tattoo industry, the stories behind some of his most memorable fishing moments, a...

Why work to restore and protect the wild places around us, close to cities and urban sprawl? Why try and help the creatures that live in these beautiful places, and have forever? Well, there are a lot of reasons. We talk about some of those reasons on this episode with biologist Andrew Orlando, to better understand how and WHY we protect voiceless streams in high density areas. Ontario Streams doe...

We dive deep into the world of musky fly fishing with guide Jordan Pockett from A Perfect Drift Guide Company. Jordan shares his wealth of knowledge, experience, and passion for targeting one of the most elusive and thrilling species in freshwater—musky. We discuss everything from selecting the right gear, flies, and techniques, to understanding musky behavior and the best times to target these ap...

Mitch and Aldo sit with Amber and Susan to talk about a recent trip they took to Alaska. They visited an incredible lodge called The Lodge at 58 North, enjoyed top-tier hospitality, world-class fishing, and incredible nature. Learn more about the fantastic work Amber and Susan are doing in their own lives at the links below.  Special shout outs to: @thelodgeat58north book with them here: https://t...

Mitch and Aldo sit with Esteban of Taiga Fly - a content creator based out of British Columbia, Canada. Esteban has had a very unique life, growing up in the Yukon, spending his summers helping at a remote bear viewing camp. Now he's taken to fly fishing and film making like a grizzly to Mitchy. Hear Esteban's story, and where he's taking it.  https://www.instagram.com/taigaflyproductions/   Thank...

Mitch and Aldo sit with Kelly, co-owner and founder of Backcountry Skinz, a wet wading gear company based out of western Canada. Kelly takes the guys through his fly fishing life, how he started Backcountry Skinz with his brother, and what it's like fly fishing in ALPINE LAKES. Yes, pristine alpine lakes of the Rocky Mountains.  https://backcountryskinz.com/   Thank you to our sponsors: Drift Outf...

The So Fly Crew chat about a recent trip up to Northern Ontario. They fished McGregor Bay on Lake Huron with the one-and-only Brian Still of Stillwater Guiding. The group searched for MONSTER early season pike on the fly on this beautiful waters, and although the fishing was tough due to conditions, the trip was unreal. Thanks to our hosts Ryan, Mattia, and our crew Mitch Bowmile, Aidas, and of co...