The Wild Fly Podcast

Shop the new DOWN UNDER collection at https://www.wild-fly.com/shop We’re stoked to share a special episode of The Wild Fly Podcast — this one was recorded halfway through our two-week Australia trip with none other than Brooksy himself. A bit of weather rolled through and kept us off the water, so we posted up on Brooksy’s porch and hit record. We talked about all things GT and Barrier Reef, how...

Welcome back to the podcast, folks! In this episode, we’re diving into the highlights of 2024 and spilling the beans on what’s coming in 2025. Joining me are Ivan and Brent, two of the masterminds behind Wild Fly, to relive an epic year of adventures, milestones, and a few laughs along the way. Plus, we’re giving you an exclusive sneak peek at the 10 brand-new videos dropping soon—trust me, you do...

In this episode, Scottie shares 10 lessons he's learned from his 10 years on YouTube. They cover everything from creativity, to filming, to trip planning and to fishing. These are lessons taken from books, podcasts, other YouTube creators and learned lessons as well. He's joined by Brent Hermanussen & Steve Beaulieu, both active Wild Fly team members and friends. We hope you enjoy th...

In this episode, Aimee & Chase Bartee of  Tight Loops join in after a week long editing session together in Park City, Utah. We reflect on our most recent project "Hope & High Water," a collaborative film together documenting our weeklong fishing trip through Wyoming. We bring you along for all the behind the scenes action that didn't make the film and how this project came...

This past summer, we teamed up with talented filmmakers Will Phelps, as well as, Chase & Aimee Bartee of Tight Loops to document and produce a collaborative film "Hope & High Water."  The film chronicles our quest to find the Yellowstone Cutthroat trout deep in the heart of their native range. After premiering the film to over 500 people in Salt Lake City and Denver, the crew sat...

My buddy  Will Phelps & I spent 4 days fly fishing & living out of his van in Canada this summer. We explored old & new creeks and stumbled on some of the best fishing of the summer. Like any fishing trip, many things did not go as planned and we had our fair share of sketchy events including a massive hail storm while mid-way through our float trip. We dive into the whole trip and sha...

Brent and I link up with our buddy Steve to take another swing at chasing stoneflies in the west. This trip cam about super last minute but we heard reports of salmon flies so we packed the car up and headed to Idaho. From having my car break down to riverside camping in a thunderstorm, we do a deep dive on the trip and breakdown what went into this crazy couple of days. Enjoy!  Our summer merch l...

Shop our new Summer Collection at https://www.wild-fly.com/shop This Podcast is coming out along our new series, the "Bush Plane Chronicles." A three part series with my buddy   Trent Palmer where we fly in his plane to remote fly fishing areas. In this episode we dive deeper into Trent's history as a pilot and how that led him to fly fishing. We talk about the reality of our career...

And we’re back! Spring fever is among us and we’re jumping back into another podcast after a long winter of editing. Brent joins me in this episode while filming our upcoming video up in Montana. It’s been a while since we recorded an episode so we catch you guys up to speed with what we’ve been up to the last few months and give you a glimpse into what our upcoming year will look like. We talk ab...

Just a few weeks ago, I didn’t even own a bike. But here we were, climbing up an old service road in the middle of nowhere Idaho and I was starting to feel the reality of my inexperience. We were here to fish, but truthfully it was hard to even think about fishing with what was ahead of us. We were deep in bear country with no cell service, no support vehicle, and no option of turning around. It w...

Today is a special episode featuring none other than my Mom. My mom was the first one to introduce me to fly fishing and she’s been my number 1 supporter of Wild Fly since Day 1. Just last year, she left her job to come work for me full time to handle our merch fulfillment operations. So anytime one of you orders a piece of gear from us, she is the one handling it. In this episode, we talk about w...

On this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Alex Henderson to breakdown our week of fishing in Alaska. Alex is a Wild Fly subscriber who originally reached out to us last year about making a film in Alaska. He was a prominent character in our latest Alaska film and he's turned into a great friend. We talk about what our week in Alaska really looked like, our day to day schedule and some...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Bob Ledda of All Alaska Outdoors  & Alex Henderson. Bob is an Alaskan Bush Pilot, Physician, & Fly Fishing Lodge Owner. Alex is a Wild Fly subscriber who connected us with Bob and helped make our Alaska trip happen. We were fortunate enough to stay at All Alaska Outdoors, this past June, and fish with Bob. If you've seen our recent Alaska film the...

In this audio-only episode, Scottie & Bryant breakdown the production of their recent series the 'Sailboat Diaries.' They go into detail about how it was filmed, how each episode came together and some tricks they use for storytelling. They also answer a variety of production-related questions asked by some of you on Instagram.  Watch the series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist...

In this episode, we breakdown our 14-day DIY trip through the Caribbean. We share some in-depth details to the trip as well as stories that didn't make the series. This was our first fly fishing trip for bonefish so we share what we learned throughout the trip and how we think you can make a DIY adventure of your own. Enjoy! Wild Fly apparel is available at https://www.wild-fly.com/shop

In this episode, Scottie & the boys are floating on a sailboat in the middle of the Caribbean. They are on a bonefishing mission which has turned into the "Sailboat Diaries" series on the main channel. Get to hear an inside scoop on how the trip came together, what the travel looked like and what it took to hunt down these bonefish. This is the first of two podcasts they recorded fro...

An inside-look into our recent YouTube series "EBBS & FLOWS" chasing Redfish on the South Carolina coast.  Rob's Social: https://www.instagram.com/captrobalexander/ Junior's Social: https://www.tiktok.com/@tidesntails https://www.instagram.com/snapbackjr/ Book a trip with Rob: https://www.greenheronadventures.com Wild Fly apparel is available at https://www.wild-fly.com/sho...

Chase & Amiee Bartee from Tight Loops came to join me for the second time on the podcast. In this episode, we talk about Chase's sickness and why they weren't able to create for a long time. We get to hear about their new series "For Wild Sake" and many of the challenges they've faced while producing it.  They share some of the hacks they've learned while living o...

Adam Hudson and Brent Hermanussen from the "Ramblin Fly Podcast" join me on this episode. We talk about the technology in fly rods along with what fly rods to use in specific situations. We touch on the marketing side of the fly fishing industry and how important it is to sell someone a product. There is some great banter in this one as Adam and Brent talk about Tenkara fishing. Go check...

All of the boys sit on the bus to break down the trip as a whole. There are a ton of funny moments and some behind-the-scenes moments that are only talked about on this podcast. There are also some tips that are shared for what they would change in the future but also some key takeaways for upcoming trips. So get excited for a rollercoaster of a podcast. SHORT BUS DIARIES MERCH https://bit.ly/3pap...

In this episode, we got all the boys from the Short Bus Diaries together to talk about some questions that y'all asked us. People sent in videos or e-mailed us questions to discuss in this edition's podcast. We cover a number of topics including Adams neckbeard to filming solo. This is a unique podcast with a lot of laughs and some tips/tricks to fishing.  Wild Fly apparel is available a...

Rob Williams joins the podcast and talks about everything redfish. He talks about some of his guiding trips along with some funny stories about some trips. He also discusses how to start your red fishing journey along with some tips and tricks for expert-level redfish anglers. This was a. super fun podcast to shoot and it's just full of tips and information. Check out Rob on Instagram and his...

At the end of November, one of the Dams on the Madison River in Montana had a malfunction that caused the river to almost run completely dry. This was a big scare for the local community as the fishery was facing challenges. In this episode, we talk with our friend Connor Flanagan--a Madison River local--about what exactly happened and what the long-term effects will be on the fishery. 

Bryant and Steve talk about all the excitement they had leading up to the trip. Also what they have learned from the last short bus trip and how many improvements have been made to the current trip. There is a lot to unpack during this podcast so buckle up and enjoy the listen.  Follow along with the series on our main channel  @WildFlyProductions NEW Short Bus Diaries Merch Drop is LIVE https://w...

Adam from Blue Line Co, comes back on the podcast to talk about fly tying gear, what to buy and what not to buy. He also talks about some tips and tricks when tying flies and when to use them. This podcast is jammed pack with information not only about tying flies. For some of the flies talked about go and check out their website for premium flies.  Check out our brand-new 'Early Riser'...