The Long Haul with The Articulate Fly

In this episode, I catch up with Sara Jo Royalty . Sara Jo was recently featured in the Summer 2020 issue of Fly Tyer . Please join us as Sara Jo shares her journey from commercial fisherman and musician to professional caddy and fly tyer. Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Bonefish & Tarpon Trust ! Subscribe to the Podcast or, Even Better, Download Our App Download our mobile app for free from the...

In this episode, I catch up with deer hair master Pat Cohen . We take a deep dive into his life as an artist, his passion for stacking deer hair and his new book, Super Bass Flies . Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Bonefish & Tarpon Trust ! Visit Super Fly to Order Pat’s Book, DVD and Tying Materials All Things Social Media Follow Pat on Facebook , Instagram and YouTube . Subscribe to the Podcast...

In this episode, I catch up with Nelli Williams, Trout Unlimited’s Alaska Program Director. Nelli shares her journey from the Midwest to Alaska, discusses TU’s extensive work in the state and updates us from the front lines on recent developments with respect to the proposed Pebble Mine. Helpful Links Save Bristol Bay Save Bristol Bay on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter Trout Unlimited Contact You...

In this installment of our People of Bristol Bay series, I catch up with Kate Crump, co-owner of Frigate Adventure Travel , a few days before the start of her Alaskan fishing season. Kate shares her fishing and writing journey from the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia to the Pacific Northwest to Bristol Bay. Previous Interviews Drew Hamilton of Friends of McNeil River Tia Shoemaker of Grizzly Skins o...

In this episode, I am joined by Henry Cowen . Henry is best known for helping to popularize chasing freshwater stripers on the fly. Join us as Henry shares his experiences growing up and fishing in New York City, his striper learning curve when he moved to the South and how the gear guys have influenced his fly angling. Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Bristol Bay Defense Fund . Pre-Order Henry’s...

In the second installment of our People of Bristol Bay series, I catch up with Drew Hamilton. Drew is an outdoor photographer and a bear guide based in Homer, Alaska. He is also the President of Friends of McNeil River . Drew shares his passion for photography and the outdoors and why Bristol Bay is such a special place for him. Helpful Links Bristol Bay Defense Fund Defend Bristol Bay Drew Hamilt...

In this episode, I catch up with Brad Befus, President of Scientific Anglers . Brad shares his passion for the outdoors, SA’s relentless focus on producing the best fly lines on the market and his vision for the future. Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Ascent Fly Fishing . Get 10% off on your entire order by using the code ARTICULATE10 at checkout. Follow SA on Social Media Facebook , Instagram a...

In this episode, I am joined by Scott Hetzer, owner of Eclipse Fly Co. . Scott shares his fly fishing journey from early fishing memories, to becoming an Orvis-endorsed guide to founding Eclipse. Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Bristol Bay Defense Fund . Social Media Follow Eclipse Fly Co. on Instagram . Subscribe to the Podcast or, Even Better, Download Our App Download our mobile app for free...

In this episode, I am joined by Stephanie Vatalaro, SVP of Marketing and Communications for the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation . Stephanie shares her journey from the Florida Keys to Washington, D.C., and all of the great resources the Foundation offers the boating and angling community. Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Norvise . Helpful Links TakeMeFishing.org Women Making Waves RB&FF...

In this inaugural episode of our People of Bristol Bay series, I catch up with Tia Shoemaker. Tia grew up in the Alaskan bush and is a second generation hunting and fishing guide for her family’s business, Grizzly Skins of Alaska . She shares her experiences growing up in the Alaskan bush, hitchhiking across three African countries to hunt and fish and everything in between. Helpful Links Bristol...

In this episode, I catch up with Doug Kreinik, owner of Kreinik Manufacturing Company . Fly tyers will instantly know him as the man behind Kreinik Flash of Kreelex fame. Join us as Doug shares the history of the business and how Harry Steeves and Chuck Kraft helped him get into the fly tying materials game. Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Bristol Bay Defense Fund . Please support their work and...

In this episode, I catch up with Brian Shumaker, owner of Susquehanna River Guides . We talk about growing up in Pennsylvania, how he got into the guide game and take a deep dive into all things smallmouth. Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Norvise . Follow Brian on Social Media Facebook Instagram Subscribe to the Podcast or, Even Better, Download Our App Download our mobile app for free from the...

In this episode, I catch up with JoEllen Wilson, Juvenile Tarpon Habitat Program Manager for Bonefish & Tarpon Trust . We discuss her journey to BTT and BTT's science-based approach to protect and restore critical tarpon habitat. Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Postfly . Helpful Links Support BTT by becoming a member or making a donation . Voice your support for the Western Dry Rocks spawning cl...

In this episode, I catch up with Orvis ’ Tom Rosenbauer. While we chat about Orvis and the crazy times we live in, we also take a deep dive into one of Tom’s lesser known talents - chocolate making. Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Bonefish & Tarpon Trust . Helpful Links Orvis Guide to Fly Fishing YouTube Channel Chocolate Alchemy: The Art and Science of Bean to Bar Chocolate Zorzal Cacao Follow...

In this episode, I catch up with Nick Roberts, Director of Marketing and Communications for Bonefish & Tarpon Trust . We discuss Nick’s journey to BTT and the great work BTT is doing to conserve the flats species so many of us love to chase. Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Postfly . Helpful Links Support BTT by becoming a member or making a donation . Voice your support for the Western Dry Rocks...

In this episode, I am joined by Joe Mahler . Joe shares his journey from fishing farm ponds in the Midwest as a kid to his career as an illustrator, an outdoor writer and a teaching guide. Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Bristol Bay Defense Fund . 2020 is an important year for Bristol Bay. Donate today! Check out Joe's Effortless Fly Casting video! Check Out Joe’s Books Essential Knots & Rigs fo...

In this episode, I catch up with Chris Wood, President and CEO of Trout Unlimited . Chris shares his passion for the outdoors, TU’s response to COVID-19 as well as a refresher on the almost fifteen-year struggle to protect Bristol Bay. Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Ascent Fly Fishing . Get 10% off on your entire order by using the code ARTICULATE10 at checkout. Helpful Links Chris’ Blog Post o...

In this episode, I catch up with Peter Stitcher of Ascent Fly Fishing . We discuss Peter’s early fishing adventures, Ascent’s science-based approach and Ascent’s relentless focus on community. Get 10% off on your next Ascent order by using the code ARTICULATE10 at checkout. Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Bristol Bay Defense Fund . 2020 is an important year for Bristol Bay. Donate today! Don’t f...

In this episode, I catch up with Dan Davala of Orvis Adventures . We discuss casting geekery, the Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders , adventure travel and getting called home to the Orvis mothership in Vermont. Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Ascent Fly Fishing . Get 10% off on your entire order by using the code ARTICULATE10 at checkout. Subscribe to the Podcast or, Even Better, Download Our App Downlo...

In this episode, I catch up with Greg Welander, owner of Upstream on the Fly . We discuss Greg’s journey from Corporate America to chasing his passion in the Texas Hill Country. Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Postfly . Upcoming Events Vendor Day at Bayou City Angler in Houston on May 2d Fly Fishing the Texas Hill Country Presentation at the Dallas Fly Fishers Monthly Meeting on June 1st Fly Fis...

In this episode, I catch up with Brian Runnals, founder of Recur Outdoors . We discuss the genesis of Postfly , the growth of its sister brands and Brian’s vision for the future. Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Norvise . Follow Recur on Social Media Postfly ( Facebook ; Instagram ) The Wade Rod Co. ( Facebook ; Instagram ) Pelican Reels ( Facebook ; Instagram ) Badfish ( Facebook ; Instagram ) S...

In this episode, I catch up with Mike Hogue of Badger Creek Fly Tying , the oldest online fly shop on the internet. We discuss Mike’s career as a commercial tier and an outdoor writer, the founding of Badger Creek, Minnesota pocket gophers and more! Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Texas Fly Fishing & Brew Festival . Please don’t forget to check out Badger Creek online and on Etsy . Upcoming Show...

In this episode, I catch up with Jason Hallacher, Assistant Fisheries Biologist with the Virginia Department of Game & Inland Fisheries . In addition to sharing his passion for the outdoors, Jason shares the Commonwealth’s numerous opportunities for anglers including the new Trout Slam Challenge . Helpful Links Learn More About the Trout Slam Challenge Support Conservation in Virginia by Joining R...

In this episode, I catch up with Joel Johnson, co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Admirable Devil. We discuss his early passion for fishing and conservation, how the Great Recession re-focused his purpose and we take a deep dive into the state of the sport. Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Norvise . Follow Admirable Devil and Joel on Instagram Admirable Devil (@admirabledevil) Joel Johnson...

In this episode, I catch up with Tim Johnson of Tim Johnson Gallery . We discuss his passion for fly fishing and art, the birth of the Timmy Grip and everything in between. If you are going to be in Charleston for SEWE in a couple of weeks, be sure to visit Tim in the Orvis booth. Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Texas Fly Fishing & Brew Festival . For More Information On the Southeastern Wildlif...