So Fly Fishing

The So Fly Crew sit together IN PERSON on location in the Beaver Valley. This episode was recorded out of a beautiful home (thanks Tom and Lisa) near the Beaver River. The crew talks with Matt and Jon at Affinity Fish, Toronto's newest and only fish shop specializing in putting delicious local fish onto Ontario tables. They discuss a weekend fishing, the idea behind Affinity Fish, and more.   http...

The So Fly Crew sit with Dan Favato and Roman Horak to discuss a trip they recently all took with FFI, Gil and Mark, down in the Bahamas. The crew went to Long Island, which is a beautiful, quiet destination with some incredible bonefish flats. They discuss the trip, share some laughs, and recap what was a great time fishing the salt.   GIL'S FLY FISHING INTERNATIONAL https://flyfishinginternation...

The So Fly Crew sit and enjoy an hour of variety! Topics include the upcoming fishing season, bass opener, kayaks, Belize, and a new competition - 'Catch That Fish On This Fly'. Tune in to hear what that's all about.    Send your fly and fish challenge to info@sofly.ca and you could win a Chums prize pack!

The So Fly Crew sit with the Braker Brothers, a brother film-making duo originally from Maryland. They chat about their first film, "A Journey Upstream", and their latest film, "Phoenix", which is featured in the 2022 F3T. The crew chat with the bros about their fly fishing life, and where they see film making going in the coming years. Links below to find the brothers, and their work!   https://l...

The So Fly Crew sit and chat with Indigenous guide and angler Erica Nelson. Erica is based in Ute Territory currently known as Crested Butte, Colorado. She is the co-founder of REAL Consulting, REAL standing for Reconcile, Evolve, Advance, and Lead. She’s an Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing guide, and she’s the host of the Awkward Angler Podcast. The group chat about her fly fishing life, how she got in...

The So Fly Crew sit and chat with guide and angler Jordan Pockett. Jordan runs A Perfect Drift Guide Company in Southern Ontario, and has spent years learning the waters he guides to offer his clients top shelf days on the water. Book Jordan for your very own fishy day, links below.  https://www.instagram.com/ontheflyrod/?hl=en https://aperfectdrift.com/  

The So Fly Crew sit and chat about their FAV fishing flies of all time. The fly assessment is broken down into flies based on fish species - trout, bass, pike and then a wildcard pattern. Yilma shares a few 'Fact or Fishy' stories, the crew talks about upcoming adventures, and many laughs are had.   What are your fav patterns? Let us know at info@sofly.ca and we could feature them on the next epis...

The So Fly Crew, featuring now show regular Cpt. Matt Dodson, gather to discuss their recent trip chasing bonefish in the world-class destination of Andros in the Bahamas. This was a trip unlike any other, a trip anglers dream of taking for years. The clear blue water, the white crisp sand, the beautiful sunshine, people, and fishing - it was a special, special time. This episode also features an...

The So Fly Crew sit with photographer and guide Nick Price. Nick is based out of Idaho, and spends his time split between guiding and shooting fly fishing adventures and travels around the globe. The group talk about Nick's history, how he got into photography, what goes into capturing a great image, and what's on the horizon.    https://www.nickpricephotography.com/   https://www.instagram.com/ni...

The So Fly Crew go LIVE on YouTube for the annual holiday party. They chat about the last year fishing, speak with guests Demiesha from Brown Girl Outdoor World, Matt Dodson from Rockport, Texas, and Chloe Nostrant from Montana. Happy holidays, from ALL OF US AT SO FLY!

The So Fly Crew chat about their recent trip back to Rockport, Texas to fish at Blue Lagoon Lodge. Mitch and Aldo are joined by photographer and friend, Joel Clifton, and friend Captain Joe, owner of Blue Lagoon Lodge. The crew discuss the good times had chasing redfish on the gulf.    GO FISHING with Blue Lagoon Lodge.  See Joel's photos from the trip.  Check out Captain Joe on Instagram.  Watch...

The So Fly Crew sits with Rick Kustich, legendary steelhead and musky angler. Rick is an author and guide, and has been fishing the great lakes and its tribs for decades. Rick talks to Mitch and Yilma about his fly fishing life, chasing musky, and the state of great lakes steelhead. Find Rick's books, and follow him on Instagram - links below!    http://www.rickkustich.com/ http://www.rickkustich....

The So Fly Crew bring YOU the very first So Fly Halloween Special, complete with spooky listener submitted stories, a Halloween Fact or Fishy, and more. Grab some cider, light a pumpkin, and sit back for some spooky chat.    https://ffimagazine.com/ https://chums.com/  

The So Fly Crew sit with the wonderful mind behind Brown Girl Outdoor World, a movement to inspire and welcome more women, and women of colour, into the world of fly fishing and the great outdoors. Demiesha takes the crew through her journey into the fly fishing world, she talk about how her passion for the outdoors began, and they all discuss a recent trip to fish brook trout in Temagami, Ontario...

The So Fly Crew sit together, just them, for the first time in a while. They discuss their 2021 trout fishing season in Southern Ontario, reminisce on some good times, and bid farewell to the 2021 season. It truly was one for the books.     

The So Fly Crew sits with Jean-Marie, otherwise known on Instagram as @thejeanbug. Jean is an angler from Idaho that spends her weekends fishing with her partner Dave, exploring in their bright orange van. In this episode, Jean and the crew discuss the fly fishing opportunities in Jean's area, where she's recently explored, saving trout from dried up rivers, and some of the problems facing the wor...

The So Fly Crew record on location at Brennan Harbour Resort, located on the banks of Lake Huron's North Shore. The crew featuring Nick (@salmographer on Instagram) discuss their weekend fly fishing with guide Scott for smallmouth bass. The weekend was full of beautiful fish, lots of laugh, and many good times. Special thanks to Algoma Country and Brennan Harbour for having us up. If you're lookin...

The So Fly Crew (minus Yilma) sit and chat with owner of SpeyCo Reels, Tim Pantzlaff. Tim makes beautiful classic click and pawl reels, and is an angler in Wisconsin. Tim takes the crew through his fly fishing life, catching musky and steelhead, talks about fishing at night, and what goes into starting a successful reel company.    FIND TIM'S REELS http://thespeycompany.blogspot.com/  

The So Fly Crew sit and reminisce about the first 100 episodes. Yes, 100 episodes of So Fly have indeed been recorded. Gab joins Mitch and Yilma to chat about the first chapter of the podcast, and Aldo joins later in the show. To all those who have supported So Fly over the years, we cannot thank you enough. Sincerely, your interest and support means the world to us, and we can't wait for the next...

The So Fly Crew sits with guide John Giuliani and Managing Editor at Ontario Out of Doors, Ray Blades. The group discuss a recent fishing trip Aidas and Ray took to fish with John in the Soo, in Northern Ontario. They talk about the incredible fishing opportunties right in town, John's guiding life, and more. *Side note, Mitch and Yilma's microphones malfunctioned. We deeply apologize for this, bu...

The So Fly Crew sits with Scottie from Wild Fly. Wild Fly is a fly fishing content channel based out of North Carolina in the United States. Wild Fly has been making amazing fly fishing content primarily for YouTube for several years. The crew talk with Scottie about the Short Bus Diaries, and what Wild Fly is up to next.    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWI2X4kFDtW7qGaUN7cW7KA https://www.wild...

The So Fly Crew hit the road and take the show up north - waaaaay up north to Esnagami Lodge in Northern Ontario. Almost exactly a year prior, the crew found themselves fishing the waters of Esnagami Lake for the first time. They returned to fish once more, explore the favourite spots, and of course see some kind, familiar faces. This episode was recorded in cabin 3, live on location after a week...

The So Fly Crew sits with Mike Craparotta from Southern Ontario. Mike is a fantastic fly tier and angler, and spoke with the guys about his fly fishing life and his passion for crafting exceptional flies. Check out Mike's flies on Instagram - @mikecrap

The So Fly Crew sit and chat about the Credit, the fight to save the West Credit, and with friend and photographer Aidas! Aidas really is the newest member to So Fly, having fished and explored with the crew over the last year. From chasing steelhead to looking for trout, Aidas and the crew have been fishing hard locally over the last year. But fishing with Aidas began on the trip to Tulum, where...

The So Fly Crew puts out a special episode about the Credit River in Southern Ontario, and specifically, the fight to save the West branch from a proposed wastewater treatment plant. The crew sat and spoke with advocates John Monczka and Dean Latham to hear all about their battle to protect the river.    CALL MINISTER JOHNATHAN WILKINSON and leave a message expressing your desire for this project...