The Destination Angler Podcast

Our destination is Big Spring Creek and Warm Spring Creek near the town of Lewiston, Montana with Dan Vermillion, co-owner of Sweetwater Travel, Livingston, Montana.   Travelling to Lewistown is like stepping back in time to the Montana of yesteryear.   Here anglers will find classic uncrowded spring creek fly fishing along with miles and miles of public water, easy wading, and shots at large, wil...

Our destination is the Troutland region of central Finland with Hall of Fame fly angler, Jani Himanko, owner of the world famous Kellankoski Lodge.   Central Finland is home to some of the best fly fishing in Europe and the happiest people on the planet, not to mention brown trout the size of your leg.   As Jani says, we don't take pictures of 20" fish. A 25-year veteran of the industry, Jani writ...

Our destination is the Idaho Panhandle and the wild and scenic St. Joe River with expert fly angler and guide, Tyler Nash, owner of White Pine Outfitters in Moscow, Idaho. Flowing 140 miles mostly through the Idaho Panhandle National Forest, the St. Joe is renowned for its gin-clear water, rugged beauty, and unforgettable dry fly fishing for iconic Westslope Cutthroat trout. Growing up in Colorado...

Our destination is the beautiful Stillwater River with expert guide and outfitter, Chris Fleck, Stillwater Anglers, Nye Montana.   Often overlooked, the Stillwater is one of Montana's best kept secrets and is anything but still.     Here anglers will find challenging whitewater, boulder fields, prolific hatches, and some of the most spectacular scenery in all of Montana.   Best of all, the Stillwa...

Get ready for an exhilarating adventure on the wild and scenic Flathead River in Northern Montana with expert fly angler and industry icon, Hilary Hutcheson!   Originating in some of the most breathtaking and remote scenery in the west, the Flathead offers high-adrenaline whitewater fly fishing and crystal-clear waters teeming with native westslope cutthroat trout who love to look up. Hilary, who...

Our destination is the world-famous Grey Reef on the North Platte River with Blake Jackson , co-owner of the Ugly Bug Fly Shop, Casper Wyoming.   Grey Reef is one of the great tail waters of the west, offering a 70-mile western fly fishing experience with oversized, football-shaped wild trout, and plenty of solitude where 50 fish days are common.   Blake grew up in Wyoming doing what Wyoming kids...

Our destination is Mongolia, the land of Genghis Khan, in search of the legendary Taimen, the world's largest trout species, with Michael Caranci from Mongolia River Outfitters. Visiting Mongolia feels like stepping back in time.   About the size of Texas, it's the least densely populated country in the world. Here, Taimen thrive in its pristine rivers growing over 50 inches. Michael first visited...

Our destination is the revered Youghiogheny River in Southwestern Pennsylvania with expert fly angler, Rob Walters, head guide for Laurel Highlands Guide Service.    Once polluted from abandon mines, the "Yawk" as it's called, has undergone a remarkable transformation into a world-class tailwater with a reputation for big trout and tremendous hatches. Rob grew up in Delaware fly fishing on local t...

Our destination is the revered Youghiogheny River in Southwestern Pennsylvania with expert fly angler, Rob Walters, head guide for Laurel Highlands Guide Service.    Once polluted from abandon mines, the "Yawk" as it's called, has undergone a remarkable transformation into a world-class tailwater with a reputation for big trout and tremendous hatches. Rob grew up in Delaware fly fishing on local t...

Our destination is the Thorofare Region of Yellowstone National Park, considered the most remote spot in the lower 48, with expert fly angler, guide, and author, Paul Weamer, Coordinator of the Yellowstone Fly Fishing Volunteer Program.   Paul and a group of 14 researchers ventured deep into the Thorofare to discover if the efforts to reduce the lake trout population in Yellowstone Lake are positi...

Our destination is the Clark Fork of the Columbia River with expert fly-fishing guide, Andy Simon, Grizzley Hackle Fly Shop, Missoula, Montana.   Once known as the world's largest superfund site, the Clark Fork now is one of the greatest conversation recovery stories in fly fishing, offering some of the best dry fly fishing in the West.     Andy gives a great overview of the best sections of the C...

Our destination is the unspoiled Spatsizi Wilderness Park in northern British Columbia with Jake Daly, seasoned fly-fishing expert and manager of Spatsizi River Outfitters.   Roadless and uninhabited, Spatsizi is two million acres of wild, rugged and remote wilderness unchanged by man, offering some of the best fly fishing on the planet.    A native BC-er, Jake shares his adventures of double-digi...

Our destination is the Border Brule River in Northern Wisconsin with 50-year veteran of the industry, Bill Sherer, owner of We Tie It Fly Shop in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin.   Only 45 miles from Lake Superior, the Border Brule offers outstanding wild brook and brown trout fly fishing, abundant public access, and easy wading in relative solitude.     Bill is a recognized authority on trout and mus...

Our destination is the North Island of New Zealand with backcountry fly fishing guide and YouTuber, Alex Waller, Trippin on Trout, Taupo, NZ.   While the South Island often steals the spotlight, the North Island produces Disneyland-sized trout and more rivers than you could fish in a lifetime. Alex was born in the UK, came to New Zealand for skydiving, and stayed for the fly fishing.   After a sky...

Our destination is the world-famous White River, Bull Shoals, Arkansas, with 25-year veteran guide and wet fly expert, Davy Wotton, American International School of Fly Fishing.   The White River is an enormous tailwater system with a larger-than-life reputation. Here anglers can tangle with trout dreams are made of. Davy has appeared on numerous TV shows and podcasts, is fly designer, consultant,...

Our destination is Indian River Lagoon near the Kennedy Space Center on the Central Florida coast with Captain Frank Catino who gives us the low down on the Indian River, the Banana River, and Mosquito Lagoon.   Stretching over 150 miles, anglers can lose themselves in a sea of mangrove shorelines, shallow grass flats, and numerous islands where great numbers of tarpon, redfish, snook, and speckle...

Today our destination is Colorado with trophy trout hunter, Forrest Hobbs.   Forrest grew up in Alaska but lives in Colorado where he has developed a "playbook" for routinely hooking and landing big trout in difficult conditions.    In this episode, Forrest generously unveils his secrets, offering tips on locating and landing multiple trophy trout a day.   You'll be surprised by his top fly patter...

Our destination is Northeast Ohio, otherwise known as Steelhead Alley, and the network of rivers and "spate" streams flowing into Lake Erie with expert steelhead guide, Josh McQueen, founder of Fish Ohio Outfitters.    The southern shore of Lake Erie offers some of the finest Steelhead fly fishing in the world where 30-40 fish days are an absolute possibility.   An Ohio native, Josh's lifelong con...

Our destination is North Sterling Reservoir in Eastern Colorado for probably the most underrated and overlooked of all freshwater fish – Carp!   Our guest is Jeff Wagner, CEO of Mayfly Outdoors, better known for such iconic brands such as Ross, Abel, and Airflow.     North Sterling is a medium sized reservoir loaded with big carp where 40 fish days are not uncommon.   Educated as a biologist, Jeff...

Destination Angler Adventures Podcast Dylan shares some pro tips on carp fishing, girlfriends, and his work to fish lifestyle in Colorado.   If you've wondered about carp on the fly, then this episode is for you.     With Host, Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes.   Become a subscriber Pictures from Dylan @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram Check out Dylan on social...

Our destination is the legendary River Test in England with expert guide and fishing agent, Gilly Bate, Fly Odyssey UK.    If you've ever wondered what fly fishing in the UK is all about, then this episode is for you.    Steeped in history, the River Test is considered by many the birthplace of fly fishing and one of the pre-eminent chalk streams in the world.   Here, anglers can immerse themselve...

Our destination is the Little Juniata River, Part 2, in Central Pennsylvania with competition angler and euro nymphing aficionado, Josh Miller owner of Trout Yeah guide service.     Yes folks, the master class continues with life changing concepts on how to catch more fish including strike detection, observation, and sizing up a piece of water.   Plus, Josh's surprising philosophy on top fly patte...

Our destination is the Little Juniata River in Central Pennsylvania with competition angler and Team USA youth fly fishing coach, Josh Miller, Trout Yeah guide service.   The Little J is a gorgeous trout stream known for deep emerald green pools, limestone cliffs, scenic stone railroad arches, and tremendous Brown Trout fishing.    Hailing from Pittsburgh, Josh's journey in fly fishing began as a...

Our destination is the Deerfield River in western Massachusetts with Brian Comfort, owner of Deerfield Fly shop.   The Deerfield ranks among the best tailwaters in the Northeast.   With diverse hatches and water types, anglers can find great dry fly fishing and escape the crowds on this remote and scenic river. Brian shares what makes the Deerfield River so special, how to navigate the multiple da...

Our destination is part 2 of our conversation with John Maclean on the Blackfoot River. In case you missed part 1, John is the son of Norman Maclean, the author of the book that changed everything, "A River Runs Through It."   If you love the book and movie, this episode is for you.   We unravel the enigma of his brother Paul, probing into the mysteries surrounding his life and tragic end.   What...