The Destination Angler Podcast

Our destination is Everglades National Park for trophy Tarpon and our guest is Jason Sullivan, Rising Tide Charters.   The Everglades is a unique and diverse fishery with some of the best saltwater fly fishing in the world.  From stalking the flats for Redfish and Snook to casting a fly to schools of rolling Tarpon, this fishery offers off-the-grid, year-round opportunities for the adventuresome a...

Today we have a special edition of the Destination Angler Podcast on a very important issue affecting our cold-water fisheries – climate change.   Like many of you, over the past few years, I've been watching the news and hearing more and more about our climate.  No matter where you stand on man-made or natural, it's hard to ignore things seem to be warming up, especially this past summer, which w...

Today our destination is the South Platte River in Colorado and our guest is competition fly angler Russ Miller, Director of Marketing at Umpqua Feather Merchants.   The South Platte is an extensive river system known for highly technical tailwater fishing that is sure the challenge the most experienced fly angler.  Sections like the Dream Stream, 11 mile canyon, Spinney Mountain, Cheeseman Canyon...

Our destination is trophy Striper fishing on the Lower Sacramento River, Chico, California with Hogan Brown, VP of Marketing for Loon Outdoors.  The Lower Sac is prime water for hunting for big striped bass that can run 30, 40, 50 pounds, or more. In fact, Hogan shares a great story of a 50 pounder that broke his rod and explains why big Stripers may present THE toughest challenge for guides and a...

Our destination is the Arkansas River in beautiful Colorado with expert fly angler, guide, and all-around fish whisperer, Greg Felt, owner of ArkAnglers fly shop, Salida and Buena Vista, Colorado.   Spectacular scenery, 100 miles of public access and pocket water, Gold Medal status, and diverse hatches make the Arkansas THE fan favorite of Colorado anglers year after year.  For over 30 years Greg...

Our destination is Central Pennsylvania and my fishing spree through these world-famous limestone trout streams:  Spring Creek, Fishing Creek, Penn's Creek, the Letort, Big Spring Creek, the Little Juniata, and Spruce Creek.  Along the way, I was able to catch up with George Costa, manager of TCO Fly Shop, who gives us the low-down on top streams in and around State College, some tight-line nymphi...

Our destination is the hallowed grounds of the Beaverkill River in the Catskills Mountains just a few hours north of New York City. Our guest is expert fly designer and guide, Joe Rist, owner of Trout Town Flies, Roscoe, NY. Considered the birthplace of American dry fly fishing, the Beaverkill is often called "the most celebrated trout stream in America".  And for good reason.  It's a freestone ri...

Our destination is Taos, New Mexico, and the pristine Rio Grande River.   Our guest is expert fly angler and guide, Nick Streit, owner of Taos Fly Shop.   The Rio Grande is a rugged and unpressured river as it flows through the gorge just outside of Taos, NW.  A great numbers fishery, the Rio Grande is designated one of America's Wild and Scenic Rivers where 50 to 100 fish days are possible.  Nick...

Our destination is the Cumberland River tailwater near Jamestown, Kentucky.  Our guest is expert fly fishing guide Hagan Wonn, owner of Cumberland Troutfitters.   For many of us, Kentucky and trout fishing doesn't exactly spring to mind … unless you've fished the Cumberland River below Wolf Creek dam.  Here you will find a large and uncrowded tailwater system and world-class trout fishing.  A self...

Our destination is the Great Smoky Mountain National Park with author and expert backcountry fly fishing guide, Rob Fightmaster, Fightmaster Fly fishing, Townsend, Tennessee.  The Smokies are backcountry angler's dream with over 800 miles of trout streams with the higher elevations holding native Brook Trout and the lower elevations wild rainbows and browns.  With over 30 years of experience, Rob...

Our destination is Fernie, BC, and the famed Elk River with expert fly angler and guide, Spencer Schey, Kootenay Fly Shop.  The Elk is a classic Cutthroat freestone stream deep in the heart of BC, known for drop-dead, gorgeous scenery, and miles and miles of pristine, wadable water.   Word has it, the dry fly fishing is so good that nymphing is a four-letter word.  And if you like to mix it up, th...

Our destination is a worldwide tour of billfish on the fly with Captain Jake Jordan, Jake Jordan's Fishing Adventures.  Jake is a foremost expert in the world for Marlin, Sailfish, and Spearfish on the fly.  Be it acrobatic Pacific Sailfish, or the king of 'em all, Blue Marlin with fighting speeds of over 60 mph, Jake is doing it on 20 lb. class tippet.  He's is a well-known speaker, author, and c...

Our destination is Maine and the West Branch of the Penobscot River with expert fly fishing guide, Aaron Broaddus, Headin' North Guide Service.   Landlocks are big-time jumpers and the West Branch is THE place to go if you're looking for shots at trophy fish in a wilderness setting.  Aaron is also the host of the Maine Fly Fishing Podcast and shares tips on where to go and how to tackle these airb...

Today our destination is Craig Montana and the legendary Missouri River.  Our guest is expert guide and 5-time Spey-O-Rama casting champion, Whitney Gould, with Headhunters Fly Shop.  The Missouri River is a nutrient-rich tailwater famous for large fish, prolific hatches, and some of the best dry fly fishing in the State of Montana where anglers come from the world over to sting trophy rainbows an...

Welcome back to Episode 2 with the one and only Joe Humphreys.  Today, our destination is Spring Creek where we take a deep dive into the mind of Joe Humphreys and night fishing, fly selection, and why fly fishing is a thinking man's game, plus how the documentary on his life, Live the Stream , came about, and how a book on fly fishing saved him as a troubled youth.   Now in his 90's, Joe is a nat...

Our destination is Spring Creek in central Pennsylvania.  Our guest is the one and only Joe Humphreys.  Now in his 90's, Joe is a national treasure, having instructed thousands in the art of fly angling, traveled the world representing the U.S. in fly fishing competitions, guided presidents & celebrities, hosted the first national fly fishing show on ESPN, and was inducted into the Fly Fishing Hal...

Our destination is Adirondack State Park in upstate New York. Our guest is expert angler, rod-builder, and conservationist, Jordan Ross, JP Ross Fly Rods.  The Adirondacks are an incredible place for anglers looking for solitude and a wilderness experience.  With over 6 million acres, 3,000 lakes and ponds, 30,000 miles of rivers and streams, the fishing and opportunities are endless, and the scen...

Our destination is East Lake in Central Oregon and our guest is expert guide and author, Jeff Perin, owner of the Fly Fishers Place in Sisters, OR.  Jeff gives us a whirlwind tour of top fisheries such as the Deschutes, the McKenzie, the Metolius, Crane Prairie Reservoir, Paulina Lake, and takes a deep dive into East Lake, Jeff's favorite, as he dials us in to stillwater fishing, Oregon style.  Wi...

Our destination is the legendary Penn's Creek and our guests are Jonas Price, owner, and Matt Kowalchuk, Head Guide at the Feathered Hook, Coburn, PA.  Central PA is home to some of the finest limestone trout streams in America like the Little Juniata, Big Fishing Creek, and Spring Creek.  Jonas and Matt give us an irreverent overview of the granddaddy of 'em all, Penn's Creek, and explain why it...

Our destination is Slough Creek, Yellowstone National Park and our guest is expert guide and outfitter, Max Yzaguirre, owner of Montana Angling Company. Slough Creek is hallowed ground for the serious fly angler, and for good reason.  Famous for sight fishing with dry flies to wild and abundant Cutthroat trout in beautiful mountain meadows, Slough Creek provides an off the charts spring creek-like...

Our destination is Grand Bahama Island and our guest is expert fly angler, author, and outfitter, Greg Vincent of H2O Bonefishing. Grand Bahama is known for miles and miles of uncrowded flats fishing for some of the largest bonefish in the world.  Here anglers can expect daily encounters with fish in the 6-8 lb class and realistic shots at double-digit bonefish.  With over 30 years of experience,...

Our destination is the Kootenai River with expert guide and outfitter Tim Linehan, Linehan Outfitting , Libby, Montana.  A Blue-Ribbon fishery, the Kootenai is possibly Montana's most underrated fishery and boasts some of the finest Rainbow Trout waters in the State.   Uncrowded and remote, Field & Stream Magazine named it the "best place to lose the crowds" and "The best of the west".  Tim explai...

Our destination is the North Fork of the South Platte River.  Our guest is expert guide and fly angler, Jeremy Hamilton, 5280 Angler, Arvada, Colorado.  The North Fork is a world-famous fishery that attracts a lot of attention, and for good reason.  Premiere trophy properties like Boxwood Gulch, Long Meadow Ranch, and Rawhide Ranch offer private access that will rock your world with opportunities...

Our destination is the lower Gunnison River and our guest is expert guide, Tim Patterson, owner of RIGS Fly Shop & Guide Service.  A veritable bug factory, the lower Gunnison and the Gunnison Gorge is known for eye-popping beauty, large trout, and outstanding fishing.   Opportunities for solitude in a true wilderness setting abound on this Gold Medal stream where only two commercial launches are a...

Our destination is the Pere Marquette River in western Michigan.  And our guest is Chris Raines, Senior guide, Pere Marquette Lodge, Baldwin, Michigan.  Known for heavy Chinook, Coho, and Steelhead runs, the PM is also an incredible trout stream.  Plentiful runs, riffles, and deep pools, along with easy wading and access make the PM an angler's dream.  Chris gives us the low down of the PM from to...