The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing Podcast

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Cameron Cushman from Columbia Missouri.  Cameron is a combat infantry veteran and videographer that credits fly fishing with saving his life.  We discuss Cameron’s love for chasing native trout and some of the life changing experiences he captures on film for the veteran organization the Iron Freedom Foundation. You can find out more about Cameron at his websit...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Nate Adam from New York.  Nate grew up on the banks of the Salmon River in New York where he now guides.  We discuss the Salmon River and tactics and techniques for chasing salmon and browns with a switch rod. You can find out more about Nate on Instagram at: @the_redbeard_experience To schedule a guided trip with Nate visit him online online at: https://www.up...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Amber Toner from Calgary, Alberta.  Amber is a fly fishing mom and photographer who loves fishing with her family in the mountains.  We discuss fishing with kids, discovery on the river, and the East Slope Streams of Alberta. If you want to follow along with Amber on her fly fishing and photography journey follow her on Instagram at: @thebugparade For more fly...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Ryan Kelly from Flaming Gorge, Utah.  Ryan is a fly fisher and videographer whose work captures the rivers, lakes and streams that surround him in the Uintah Mountains.  We discuss the many family friendly fishing opportunities around Flaming Gorge, fishing small mountain streams, and some of the close up trout observations that can be learned through his detai...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Chad Miller from Indiana.  Chad grew up in a family of basketball players and fly fishers.  He spent much of his youth chasing smallmouth on Sugar Creek and the Tippecanoe River.  Chad went on to open his own fly shop, guide, and travel the world fly fishing.  We discuss smallmouth bass fishing on Sugar Creek and “the process of fishing.” You can find out more...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Rachel Leinweber from Colorado Springs, CO.  Rachel grew up playing in the rafters of her parents' fly shop as a child, and now manages and guides at that same shop, called Anglers Covey.  We discuss the South Platte River, transferring knowledge and techniques from your home water to a new river, and Rachel shares some perspective on how fly shops can hel...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Josh Miller from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  Josh has been fly fishing for over 20 years and currently guides the waters of Pennsylvania at Trout Yeah Guide Service.  Josh’s experience as both competitor and a coach in competitive fly fishing have helped shape his fly fishing perspective and given him a love of learning and teaching.  We discuss Josh’s fly fishi...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Anthony Jenca from Arizona.  Anthony began fly fishing to help connect with nature and pursue the love of fishing he gained as a youth.  He immediately fell in love with the sport and exploring the mountains of Arizona for trout with his friends.  We discuss fly fishing in Arizona, backpacking the Eastern Sierras, and Anthony shares some memorable stories of ca...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Shyanne Katzmann from Northern Colorado.  Shyanne made several trips to the river without fly fishing before she picked up a fly rod and hasn’t put it down since.  Eventually, Shyanne spent time guiding her local waters and became the secretary for the St. Vrain Trout Unlimited Chapter.  We discuss the North Platte River, fly fishing and camping from a raft, an...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Mat Wagner from Viroqua, Wisconsin.  Mat grew up working in fly shops, fished all through college, and made the decision to chase his passion for fly fishing after graduation.  After guiding in New Mexico, Mat and his wife decided to move to the Driftless Region in Wisconsin to raise their children and pursue their dream of opening a fly shop, which they named...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Taylor Joyce from North Carolina.  Taylor’s love for fly fishing began in North Carolina, followed her to Tennessee, and continues in Colorado where she now guides part time and sells trout stickers from her Etsy shop TroutBumApparel.  We discuss learning to fight fish on the South Holston River, fishing from a belly boat, and women in fly fishing. To find out...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Paula Shearer from Calgary Alberta.  Paula has been fly fishing since before she was sneaking away during high school to hit the water solo and began guiding on the Bow River after pursuing competitive sports. We discuss the Bow River and how to approach fly fishing during windy, cold, and high water conditions. If you want to find out more about Paula or sched...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Dana Osthoff from Madison Wisconsin.  Dana grew up in a fly fishing family and started going as a teenager with her father and brother on backpacking trips to high mountain lakes in Wind River Range of Wyoming in search of golden trout on the fly.  We discuss the challenges and rewards of chasing goldens as well as tips and techniques that Dana has picked up in...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Phil Tereyla from Colorado Springs, Colorado.  Phil grew up hitting the South Platte River and teaching his teammates about catching trout on the fly between hockey practices.  After his hockey career, he returned to Colorado and began guiding through college, eventually becoming a full time guide and author.  We discuss the Dream Stream section of the South Pl...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Sean Witman from Avoca, Pennsylvania.  Sean tied flies for years before partnering with a long time fishing friend to open own their fly shop, Housefly Fishing.  We discuss the Neversink River, presentation versus fly selection, and techniques and flies for tightlining. You can find out more about Sean or check out his fly tying on Instagram at: @sean_witman Vi...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Justin Waayenberg from Helena, Montana.  Justin moved to Montana after serving in the army and got hired by Adipose Boatworks to build drift boats, when they were both getting started in the fly fishing world.  We discuss Justin’s journey into fly fishing and carp fishing on the Missouri River. You can reach out to Justin with questions about carp fishing on In...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Phillip Chamberlain from Lyons, CO.  Phillip is a guide at Kirks Fly Shop Grand Lake whose love for fly fishing is deeply connected with family.  Past, present and future.  We discuss southeastern Wyoming, fishing with family, and winter fly fishing techniques. To find out more about Phillip or schedule a fly fishing trip, follow him on Instagram at: @phishyphi...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Jenny West from Hamilton, Montana.  Jenny was born and raised in the Bitterroot Valley, where her father taught her fly fishing at an early age.  Jenny continued to fly fish throughout her youth.  After college her continued passion for the sport eventually led her to guiding on the Bitterroot River where she now the owns ‘Go West Outfitters’.  We discuss the B...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Dan Moyers from Indianapolis, Indiana.  Dan’s passion for fly fishing began in Colorado and followed him back to the Midwest where he was able to find a balance between fly fishing for smallmouth and trips back to the Rocky Mountains.  We discuss the differences and similarities between fly fishing for smallies and trout, his home waters of Sugar Creek in India...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Jason Faerman from Boulder, Colorado.  Jason loves the work and payoff of hiking into remote alpine lakes in search of trout and solitude.  We discuss some of the preparation and tactics Jason uses when fishing these remote waters, as well as how his own experiences and friendships helped him co-found Yakoda Supply, a company dedicated to creating simple, highl...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Marissa Williams from Stuart, Florida.  Marissa was born and raised in Florida, and when COVID hit she decided to spend her newfound time fly fishing her home waters.  We discuss some of the struggles she faced diving into saltwater fly fishing and a few tips and techniques she learned the hard way as a beginner.  Marissa also explains how sharing her photograp...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Ben Boehmig from Fort Collins, Colorado.  Ben moved to Colorado from Atlanta and has worked as a forest firefighter and fly fishing guide.  We discuss the Poudre River, fly presentation, and Ben shares his story of how hard work pays off when hunting steelhead. If you would like to follow Ben on his journey or book a guided trip check out his Instagram: @sevenf...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Jäkob Burleson from Morrison, Colorado.  Jäkob is a photographer at Umpqua who is passionate about exploring the Rocky Mountains to tell fly fishing stories through his work.  We discuss the value of humility in fly fishing, fishing the way you need, versus the way you want to catch fish, and Jake shares his love for Yellowstone National Park. To learn more abo...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Mike Craig from Colorado.  Mike left his career in Virginia to pursue self-employment by building fly fishing nets through his company No Leaf Clover.  We discuss Mike’s journey down a new path in life, fly fishing nets, and finding balance between passion for your work and time on the water. If you would like to follow Mike on his journey or purchase one of hi...

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Mike Faulkinbury from Queen Creek, Arizona.  Mike has been fly fishing the high mountain creeks in Arizona for over thirty years.  We discuss the unique streams and trout that make fishing this state special, fishing through the hard times, and advice and mentorship for beginner tiers. Check out Mike's fly tying and fly fishing journey on Instagram: @2dryf...