The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing Podcast

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Marcos Mazzola from South Florida.  Marcos began his fly fishing journey wading and fishing from a skiff in the saltwater flats with his close friend from school who also became his fly fishing mentor.  As he progressed as a fly fisher, his photography passion began to become more and more intertwined with his love of the outdoors.  We discuss wade fishing the...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Shawn Swain, from Bozeman Montana.  Shawn was introduced to fly fishing and music at an early age and it stuck   Shawn now fly fishes every chance he gets at home and on the road while playing mandolin in his band the Kitchen Dwellers.   We discuss the Gallatin River and how fly fishing has become an important part of how Shawn recharges and finds balance with...

In this Episode we Wadeoutthere with Caleb and Joshua Simmons from Canton, North Carolina.  These brothers moved to the mountains, started fly fishing, and began exploring their home waters, together.  When their fly fishing journey started becoming more than a hobby, they teamed up again to start Dads on the Fly, a podcast where they explore faith, family, and fly fishing as busy but devoted fath...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Rebeca Granillo from Salt Lake City Utah.  Rebeca started fly fishing in Utah and is a guide on the Provo River.  She is also the founder of the Wasatch Fly Club, where she connects and teaches other lady anglers in the area.   We discuss fishing small streams in Utah, winter tactics on the Provo River, and the importance of building fly fishing friendships. Yo...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere for Part 2 of our discussion with Daniel Bragg from Cameron Montana.  Daniel cut his teeth fly fishing as a youth in the Ozarks and later the mountains of Tennessee while attending school.   When his promising career out of college left him feeling stuck, Daniel moved to Montana and took a $10/hr job in a fly shop to pursue his true passion, fly fishing.  It wasn’t...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Daniel Bragg from Cameron Montana.  Daniel cut his teeth fly fishing as a youth in the Ozarks and later the mountains of Tennessee while attending school.  When his promising career out of college left him feeling stuck, Daniel moved to Montana and took a $10/hr job in a fly shop to pursue his true passion, fly fishing.  It wasn’t too long before he was guiding...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Domenick Swentosky from central Pennsylvania.  Domenick is a fly fishing guide and the creator of Troutbitten.  What is Troutbitten?  Well, it's a website, with over 800 articles dedicated to helping folks enjoy time on the river and catch more trout.  But it's also a podcast, where Domenick and his friends discuss ideas on various fly fishing tactics...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Jared Zissu from Colorado.  Jared began fly fishing while attending college in Tennessee, where he founded the digital media company Flylords.  Since starting Flylords Jared has traveled the world telling stories and sharing adventures centered around fly fishing.  We discuss five of those more memorable adventures and what he learned from them.  We also talk a...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Audrey Wilson from Salt Lake City, Utah.  Audrey has been fly fishing in Utah for most of her adult life and has a passion for laying out dry flies to fool trout.  She is also a championship fly caster who founded At First Cast in order to pursue her love of teaching and helping people break through barriers.  We discuss dry fly fishing, the Provo River and fly...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Kaitlin Barnhart from Coeur d'Alene Idaho.  Kaitlin was introduced to fly fishing in Alaska, and continued to fish whenever she could after moving to Idaho.  Kaitlin has a professional background in mental health and co-founded The Mayfly Project to help foster children through fly fishing.  We discuss fly fishing in Northern Idaho, and The Mayfly Project....

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Eric Estrada from Miami, Florida.  Eric’s introduction to fly fishing came in the canals of South Florida with a unique fly, on a unique rod, involving some very unique fish.  He has since grown his passion for fly fishing into a profession as an artist that captures South Florida’s fly fishing world with paint and canvas, as well as his own clothing brand, Fen...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Mike Brennan from Berthoud, Colorado.  Mike started fly fishing in Maryland and New York while serving in the Army.  After separating from the Army and moving to Colorado, Mike continues to enjoy the challenge of fly fishing and helping others progress.  We discuss learning from other anglers, the value of putting in hard work in fly fishing, and a few techniqu...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Kelly McAlister from Saratoga, Wyoming.  Kelly was born and raised in Wyoming and learned to row as a child on her home water, the North Platte River.  Now, Kelly guides that same water, as well as the Madison River in Montana.  We discuss fly fishing on the North Platte and tactics and techniques for maneuvering a drift boat. To schedule a guided trip with Kel...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere for Part 2 of our discussion with Will Cannon from Midland Texas.  Part 2 picks up with Will sharing a story about the value of including spouses in veterans fly fishing journeys.  We also discuss the Devil’s River in Texas, and Will shares some both emotional and humorous stories from his journey with IFF. If you missed Part 1 of our conversation, Will Cannon picke...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere for Part 1 of our discussion with Will Cannon from Midland Texas.  Will picked up a fly rod when he was eight years old and fished his home waters in Texas until he turned 17 and joined the Army as a scout.  After leaving the profession of arms, Will found himself struggling with PTSD and battling cancer.  At his lowest point he returned to fly fishing and found rel...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Trevor Smith from State College Pennsylvania.  Trevor has been fly fishing in Pennsylvania since he was very young.  His search for versatility on the river brought him to fly fishing with a hybrid system called the Mono Rig.  We discuss the importance of versatility on a trout stream, dry fly fishing with the Mono Rig, and Trevor shares some wonderful insights...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Pat McGinnis from Ennis Montana.  Pat learned to fly fish in the Ozark trout streams of southern Missouri and Northern Arkansas before eventually moving to Montana where he guides on the Madison River.  We discuss expectations on a guided float trip, fighting fish from a drift boat, and the Madison River. To schedule a guided trip with Pat or learn more about t...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Ryan Acker from Bozeman Montana.  Ryan grew up with a love for music and chasing trout with a fly rod.  As he transitioned into music professionally, Ryan continued to find time to wet a line, while touring with his band The Last Revel.  We discuss music and fly fishing, the beauty and value of being present, and the Yellowstone River. You can learn about Ryan...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Rich Romersa from Billings Montana.  Rich has been fly fishing his home waters in Montana for over 25 years and has grown to love wading freestones, throwing streamers, and passing on his love for the sport to folks like his grandson.  He also owns and operates fly shop, East Rosebud Fly and Tackle.  We discuss some of the differences in fishing freestones and...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with George Zervos from Utica, New York.  George is a fly fishing guide who loves teaching on the Salmon River and surrounding trout streams in central New York.  We discuss the balance between understanding and leveraging the complexities of fly fishing with keeping things simple, the details of Atlantic Salmon migration, and George’s favorite trout waters that hav...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Trev Juth from Belgrade, Montana.  Trev started his fly fishing journey in Colorado, and brought his passion with him when he moved to Montana.  We discuss some of the differences Trev encountered while chasing trout in  Montana versus Colorado, as well as the benefits and lessons he has learned from fishing in town. To follow along on Trev's fly fishing a...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Jared Smith from New Brunswick, Canada.  Jared's passion for tying flies and throwing them on a fly rod has snowballed in recent years, leading Jared to start his own business, Fast Eddy Fly Co, and earning his guide license.  We discuss fly fishing in New Brunswick and the surrounding area, as well as swinging soft hackles for trout. If you would like to...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Dale Osthoff from Madison Wisconsin.  Dale grew up learning fly fishing from his father and has taken his passion for the sport into teaching what he has learned.  We discuss Dale’s home waters in the Driftless Region, using videography to view and improve your own casting, and some of his adventures in the remote lakes of the Rocky Mountains. https://www.youtu...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Peg Miskin from Hamilton Montana.  Peg began fly fishing later in life but has been an active volunteer in Casting for Recovery from the beginning.  We discuss the Bitterroot River and how Casting for Recovery is helping women with breast cancer through fly fishing. You can find out more about Casting for Recovery at their website: https://castingforrecovery.or...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Mike Ward, from Spokane Washington. Mike grew up chasing adventure and fish from the time he got his drivers license.  After he moved to Montana, Mike eventually started Adipose Boatworks, and continued pursuing challenges and new species of fish until he landed on Permit and never looked back.  We discuss all things Permit!  From the weather and conditions the...