The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing Podcast

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Nate Tower from central Maine.  Nate’s passion for fly fishing began through his involvement in Trout unlimited as a teenager and continued as he pursued school and a career in the outdoors.  Now, with a budding guiding career, he has no plans on leaving his home state.  We discuss how he targets trophy brook trout, and some of the unique conservation issues in...

In this episode we Wadeouthere with Pete Shanafelt from Fort Smith, MT.  Pete followed his dream to become a fly fishing guide out of high school and eventually became one of the youngest shop owners in the west at the Bighorn Angler.  We discuss the Bighorn River, fishing dries, and how water temperature affects fishing. If you are planning a fly fishing trip to the Bighorn River, check out the B...

In this Episode we Wadeoutthere with A.D. Maddox from Livingston, Montana.  A.D. is a fly fishing artist who has been painting all her life, and is passionate about helping others on their own creative journeys.   Her unique style of oil painting captures the beauty of trout in their natural environment.  We discuss the importance action and how to foster confidence through your work, why self-inv...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Rebecca Lentz from central Arkansas.  Rebecca’s passion for fly fishing began with some of the more therapeutic aspects of the sport and have become a full blown obsession that she shares through her social media as @Ladyanglerlentz.  We discuss her journey into fly fishing, the Little Red River in Northern Arkansas, and a story about the importance of positive...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Hopper Juan Ramirez from Colorado Springs, CO.  Juan is a passionate and accomplished fly tyer and guide on the South Platte and Arkansas Rivers.  We discuss fly pattern theory, the Arkansas River, and how sometimes it pays to Wadeoutthere.   If you want to find out more about Juan you can find him on Facebook or follow him on Instagram at @hopperjuan_fly_fishi...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Randy Maclean and Chad Williams from Total Outfitters fly shop and guide service in Lolo Montana and the Bitterroot Valley.  We discuss the Bitterroot River and the relationship between a guide, the river, and those who are “destined to become anglers.” If you want to schedule a guided trip with Total-Outfitters in the Bitterroot Valley in Montana, contact the...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Steve Dawson from Southern Utah.  Steve traded his career as a musician for that of a fly fishing guide and owner of Circle Valley Anglers guide service.  We discuss the Sevier River and fishing pocket water in small streams with streamers.  If you want to learn more about fly fishing in Southern Utah or schedule a guided trip with Circle Valley Anglers, contac...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Anita Coulton from West Milford, New Jersey.  Anita began fly fishing in the 90s as a mother of two, and quickly fell in love, eventually becoming a guide.  We discuss the Upper Delaware River, teaching beginner anglers, and mousing for monster browns at night.   If you want to find out more about Anita Coulton you can find her on Facebook or follow her on Inst...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Jamie Cragwall from Denver, CO.  Jamie’s passion for fly fishing began in the Smoky Mountains and continues today in Colorado.  We discuss how fly fishing has helped her competitive spirit re-define how she views failure, the importance of passing on knowledge, and what makes a great net man or woman. If you want to find out more about Jamie, follow her on Inst...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Adem Canchola from Northern Arizona.  Adem turned to fly fishing as a young man with a rough past and eventually transitioned from his corporate job to starting his own fly fishing company, Itsetyoufreeoutdoors.  We discuss overcoming obstacles on and off the river and the Colorado River at Lees Ferry. If you want to learn more about the products and veteran pr...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Sean Monaghan from Patterson NY.  Sean’s unusual path into fly fishing began in Maine while attending school, and led him to chasing trout in the areas of NY and CT where he now lives and works as a plumber.  We discuss the good and bad of fishing the same waters, the Farmington River, and the importance of change and adaptation on a trout stream. If you want t...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Chris Hanson.  Chris grew up racing sled dogs in Minnesota and Alaska and eventually ended up in Colorado where he fell in love with fly fishing – and still braves the cold.  We discuss why he enjoys fishing Eleven Mile Canyon in the winter as well as the upcoming release of his short film, “The Day I Disremembered," about his own special journey into fly...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with James Manning.  James is a firefighter, fly fisherman, and photographer in the New York area.  We discuss James’ passion for storytelling through photography, some of the common threads between photography and fly fishing, and the Upper Delaware River. If you want to find out more about James and view his photography, follow him on Instagram at @theanglerslens...

In this Episode we Wadeoutthere with Jack Shirk from Colorado Springs Colorado.  We discuss sight fishing on the South Platte River and what to look for during the spawn to keep our trout populations thriving. If you want to find out more about Jack and the tactics he uses to catch amazing trout in Colorado, follow him on Instagram at @jackshirkflyfishing If you want more information on some of th...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Andy Weiner.  Andy is the author of the fly fishing children’s book, Down by the River.  We discuss the themes of the book, fly fishing with family, and some of his lessons learned for the traveling fly fisher. To learn more about Andy and the book, or to buy a copy for your family, check out his website: http://www.downbytheriverbook.com/ For more fly fishing...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Son Tao from Colorado Springs, Colorado.  Son joined the Army after 911, and has been serving for 19 years in the active duty infantry.  He has deployed to combat 6 times.  Son shares his own story of how fly fishing helped him battle the demons he brought back from combat, and why fly fishing is a powerful tool in helping veterans find peace.  We also discuss...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Wade Pratt from Brick New Jersey.  Wade is a teacher who returned to fly fishing to find balance in his life and never looked back.  We discuss his simplistic approach to fly fishing and fly tying, and the streams of South Eastern Pennsylvania where he chases wild trout. If you want to learn more about Wade you can follow him on Instagram at @wpflyfishing For m...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Brendan Gomez.  Brendan is a NYC firefighter who shares his love of fly fishing through his Instagram page @thesaltystache.  We discuss saltwater fly fishing for Bluefish, Stripers, and False Albacore as well as the importance of conservation and catch and release in the Montauk New York fishery. If you want to learn more about Brendan you can follow him on Ins...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Kenzie Quinn from Bozeman Montana.  Kenzie’s passion for women supporting women in fly fishing motivated her to start the Instagram group Women on the River Collective.  We discuss fly fishing’s relationship with mental health, women in fly fishing, and the Gallatin River. To learn more about Kenzie and find women pursuing their passion for fly fishing follow h...

In this Episode we Wadeoutthere with Derek Stewart from Butte Montana.  Derek transformed his long time love of fly fishing and passion for building fly rods into his own business, Native Rod Co, with a commitment to creating American Made - Montana Built fly rods.  We discuss fly rods and streamer fishing on the Bighole River. If you want to learn more about Derek and the rods he builds, or pick...

In this episode we Wadeouthere with Joshua Kelly from @peglegoutdoors.  Josh is a USMC combat veteran who lost his leg in Afghanistan and now heals himself and others as a fly fishing and elk hunting guide in Colorado.  We discuss the Colorado River, the art of hooksets, and veterans on the water. To learn more about Josh, follow him on Instagram at @peglegoutdoors.  To find out more about helping...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Josh Stewart from Southwestern Pennsylvania.  Josh is a small stream junkie who loves targeting big trout.  We discuss techniques for discovering remote waters that might hold these trophy fish and the tactics he uses for hooking up and landing them.  To find out more about Josh Stewart and watch his adventures with huge trout follow him on Instagram at Trout.s...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Tim Cammisa from Trout and Feather.  Tim has been an avid fly tyer and fisherman nearly his entire life.  We discuss beginner fly tying, fly fishing the streams of central Pennsylvania, and how an expert fly tyer preps his fly boxes for an upcoming fly fishing trip. To find out more about Tim Cammisa and learn about fly tying check out his website and YouTube C...

On this episode we Wadeoutthere with Culley Landgaard from Ennis Montana.  Culley is a student at Montana State University and the founder of Skyblastersoutdoors with the goal of promoting fly fishing and western hunting.  We discuss work-fish balance, the Madison River, and the relationship between the public’s interests and private land and water rights. To find out more about Culley or read his...

On this episode we Wadeoutthere with Betha Cochran from Granby Colorado.  Betha is a fly fishing guide with a passion for teaching children.  We discuss expectation management, self esteem, the Colorado River, and perseverance in getting your flies down to a big trout. To find out more about Betha follow her on Instagram at bethawentfishing or schedule a guided trip (she loves guiding kids too) on...