The Newb & The Knower Podcast

Phil Rowley joins us to break down stillwater fishing for the river angler. We talk about how to find fish, choose flies, and start understanding lakes in a way that feels familiar if you come from moving water. Lance is back in town, Pab is back in town, the whole crew is together, and as always, we wander into a few solid tangents along the way.

The NATK Journal Series highlights the lessons learned — and the behind-the-scenes fun — from our travels. In this episode, we take you to Northeastern Argentina to chase golden dorado with the Zylstra brothers. What followed was a magical mix of learning, laughter, and brotherhood — all while living out of a raucous 4x4 built for extended overlanding. Tune in for stories from an unforgettable adv...

Same fishy guys...NEW listener questions answered!  This time we talk stillwater fishing, what to do on new water, fly fishing ethics and much much more! 

It's Q&A time! We sourced questions straight from our listeners and tackled as many as we could for your educational enjoyment 😉. This episode is Part One of a two-part series—packed with curiosities, conundrums, and the kinds of real-world fly fishing questions only this community could come up with. Tune in to hear what we had to say about your questions!

In a world of fire and ice, only one thing can satiate the human spirit..... GEARRRR!  In Part 2, we're getting tactical—talking rods, reels, lines, and all the tools to catch fish. We dig into what's new, what's stood the test of time, and the gear that keeps us hooked every season.

Three years after our first gear episode, we're back to see what's changed, what's stayed the same, and what we're still obsessed with. Spoiler alert: we still love GEAR! This time, it's a two-parter—Part 1: Field Prep and Part 2: Tactical Gear.  Gear up cause this is a fun one!  It also might contain the largest concentration of minutes recorded with Lance and Pablo slappy happy and cracking usel...

You've got a few years under your wading belt — you're comfortable on the river, catching fish, and feeling good. But deep down, you know you've hit that dreaded plateau. It happens to everyone… and it's fixable. In this episode, we break down how to BUST through that ceiling and level up your fly fishing game.

While fly lines & leaders are not the sexiest of subjects, they are still crucial to understand if you ever want to level up your game.  In this episode Lance & Pablo go deeper into what makes up these lines and leaders: Materials, theory, formulas and use-cases.  If you want to take your fly casting and fishing to the next level...START HERE.

This episode is part of the NATK Journal Series, which highlights skills learned and observations made during fly fishing travels. In this installment, we revisit the trials and tribulations of fishing in and around Xcalak, Mexico—a location nestled against the world's second-largest barrier reef. We explore the challenges of targeting multiple species, including bonefish, tarpon, and permit, and...

In this episode we continue PART  2. We talk through the wee hours of night about what truly makes a well-rounded fly angler.  Insights, lessons, lesser-covered topics abound...and also leprechauns and a qucking duck maybe.

Join us as we discuss what it means to be a well-rounded angler! Better yet, see how you stack up! We cover what a well-rounded fly anger should have in their skill set including fishing techniques both upstream and downstream, casting, wading safety, communication, time on the water, line management, positioning, gear knowledge, troubleshooting and more!    

In this week's episode we siphon the combined knowledge of Cheech, Curtis, and Lance from Fly Fish Food to uncover the perks of fly fying, how it improves your fishiness, and what makes a fly tyer well-rounded.  

In Part 2 of this Competitive Angling Series, we cover strategy & technique with Devin Olsen, Pat Weiss and Mr. Lance Egan. Come along and get in the heads of these anglers, see how they push the very limits of our sport in order to compete against the very best anglers across the globe.  Lots of fishy stuff in here.

In part 1 of this 2 part series, we dive into the world of competitive fly fishing with special guests Devin Olson and Pat Weiss, members of Fly Fishing Team USA. We discuss the history of the sport, the structure of the competition, and the culture within the team. We also explore the motivation behind their participation in the competition, how they all met, and the role of women in competitive...

In this episode, we delve into the philosophy of fly fishing - from understanding why we fish to examining our mindset when we do. We discuss the duality of man vs. fish, the different types of fly fishers, and the importance of using mindset as a tool to lead to more success on the water. We also pose metaphysical questions about the nature of fishing and the deeper significance of fly fishing an...

Go like a pro! The title says it all. There are a lot of questions to be answered when it comes to fly fishing travel. What do you pack? How much do you pack? How do you pack your gear? Where do you pack your gear? And the list goes ON! Tune in to this episode where we break it all down for you, Lance gives us his trade secrets and there's even a secret…"gift" if you listen! SHHH!

Lance and Pablo return in the first episode of Season 3! This episode delves into winter fishing: when, where, and how to succeed during the cold months from November to March. Join us as Lance shares some useful hacks, fishing secretsm and tips that could enhance your skills and make your next winter jam sesh a success!

Season finale comes in hot with the secrets of fall fishing! Lance and Pablo talk shop around having success through early, mid, and late fall.  Lot's of juicy stuff in here and a few laughs as well!

We asked our listeners to send in their deepest fly fishing questions and concerns.  They came through. This is 2 part in the series where we answer those questions and also use them to prompt further discussions on topics ranging from general, technique, competition angling, euro-nymphing, etiquette and more! Hope you enjoy!!

We asked our listeners to send in their deepest fly fishing questions and concerns.  They came through. In this 2 part series we answer those questions and also use them to prompt further discussions on topics ranging from general, technique, competition angling, etiquette and more! Hope you enjoy.

Learn before you buy! In this episode we chat with one of the modern legends of rod building, Joe Goodspeed.  The discussion meanders through the ins-and-outs of rod construction, the history and trajectory of euro nymphing rods, and even what to look out for when selecting a rod.  This episode is just stacked with information, and gives you a nice window seat into modern fly rod construction...so...

We are back with part 2 of the Stillwater series! This time we get really detailed on rigging and techniques, shining some light on the deepest part of the stillwater game.  Lot's to unpack here including Lance's modular leader recipe and tips on the "count-down" game!

Lakes, ponds, reservoirs...aka STILLWATER!  These underultilized and underrated fisheries are often over looked by fly fishers who generally prefer fishing rivers or streams and tend to hyper focus on targeting trout.  In part 1 of this 2 part series, we make a compelling case for stillwater fishing whether it be for trout or warm water species.  Either way it's a LOT of fun and should be approach...

Few sports have so much lore around them as our beloved fly fishing does...but how much of the "tails" (pun intended!) are true? Will your favorite myth get BUSTED? Or will it stand the test of time?  Join us as we have Lance call true or false on the biggest claims in fly fishing.  

Big is not always better! Small stream fishing can be your ticket to ultimate seclusion and a truly unique fishing experience all together.  Better yet, chances are, you have one near by. In this episode we break down the tactics, gear, places, and pain points of angling on smaller streams.  It's a beast of it's own, albiet tiny!