The Young Guides Podcast

On this episode of The Young Guides Podcast, Keaton and Kyle chat with Penny Mabie. Penny recently started the Puget Sound Women on the Fly chapter. This chapter, along with others across the country and across the world, are part of United Women on the Fly (UWOTF). UWOTF focuses on building a community of women from various backgrounds and ethnicities in fly fishing. Penny has been an active part...

On this episode of The Young Guides Podcast, Keaton and Kyle break down what it takes to host a successful river cleanup in your area. Is there a local stream, lake or beach that you think needs a little TLC? Give this episode a listen as Keaton breaks down what it takes to find volunteers, advertise, acquire permits, borrow equipment and safely complete a river cleanup. Our Website: https://theyo...

On this episode of The Young Guides Podcast, Keaton and Kyle chat with Brian Chan. Brian is a well-known Stillwater angler, being featured on many television shows, creating effective fly patterns and writing books and articles on Stillwater fly fishing. Brian had also worked as a fisheries biologist and has fostered growth in the angling community in British Columbia. Brian even shares some Still...

Check out these upcoming events! Fly Tying Night w/ David from Orvis Seattle - Feb. 10: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fly-tying-night-with-david-and-keaton-tickets-516261721707?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Jewel Lake Jamboree - Feb. 11: https://www.thebaitshackak.com/events/jewellakejamboree Jig Fishing Seminar w/ Holy Moly Outdoors - Feb. 24: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jig-fishing-seminar-with-holy-moly...

On this episode of The Young Guides Podcast, Keaton and Kyle chat with Jay Sung. Jay started fly fishing to cope with the abduction of his son. Jay shares his story and why fly fishing has been so fundamental for his healing journey. Our Website: https://theyoungguidespodcast.com Alaska Rod Co.: https://www.alaskarodco.com Heather's Choice: Use our code "THEYOUNGGUIDES15" at checkout to save some...

On this episode of The Young Guides Podcast, Keaton and Kyle chat with Slay J’s owner Adriel Willis. Adriel picked up fly tying only a year ago and has blown up since then! Her custom coho jigs have been popular with PNW guides. Adriel talks about why she started tying, what it’s like to start a business as a woman in a male dominated industry and barriers to entry fro young people in fly fishing....

On this episode of The Young Guides Podcast, Keaton and Kyle chat with return guest Jared Larsen. Jared is a Marketing Manager for OnX Maps in Missoula, MT. Jared travels across the country hunting everything from turkeys, to antelope, elk and Dall sheep. He breaks down his tag strategy, how to travel with a budget, how to scout remotely and how to ask for permission to hunt on private property. T...

On this episode of The Young Guides Podcast, Keaton and Kyle chat with Dan Atkinson, AKA FlyFishDan. Dan is a wealth of knowledge on fly fishing and portrays this through his educational videos on YouTube. Dan has a great attitude that spreads positivity across the industry. This is a great episode to learn more about Dan behind the camera.  Dan's Website: https://www.flyfishdan.com Dan'...

On this episode of The Young Guides Podcast, Keaton and Kyle talk about streamers. They break down difficulty levels for tying certain patterns, how to fish streamers and how to "match-the-hatch." This is a fun episode for those that like to geek out about flies. We hope you enjoy! Our Website: https://theyoungguidespodcast.com Alaska Rod Co.: https://www.alaskarodco.com Heather's Choice: Use our...

On this episode of The Young Guides Podcast, Keaton and Kyle recap the 2022 season and set goals for the podcast in 2023.  Our Website: https://theyoungguidespodcast.com Alaska Rod Co.: https://www.alaskarodco.com Heather's Choice: Use our code "THEYOUNGGUIDES15" at checkout to save some dough (ha, punny) or follow our link at: lddy.no/12lzd Lucky Bug Lures: Use our code "THEYOUNGGUIDES15" at...

In person events are on the horizon, make sure to check them out! All of these events will be free and will require you to sign up for the event via our Eventbrite link. You can find this link on our instagram or at eventbrite.com using the key words "fly tying event" and "turkey talk." We can't wait to see you there! Our Website: https://theyoungguidespodcast.com   Alaska Rod Co.: https://ww...

On this episode of The Young Guides Podcast, Keaton and Kyle chat with Jacob Erickson. Erickson has experience guiding on the Owyhee River and grew up fishing around Boise. Erickson has a degree in marketing, and provides a unique marketing perspective for guides and outfitters in the fly fishing industry. This is a great conversation on finding oneself through fly fishing, learning how to guide a...

On this episode of The Young Guides Podcast, Keaton and Kyle chat with Miriam Leino. Miriam has worked in the fly fishing and outdoor industry across the country. Miriam picked up fly fishing once she moved to the PNW, and has found a passion for fishing searun cutthroat off of the beaches of Puget Sound. This is a great episode on working in the industry, tips and tricks for fishing searun cutthr...

On this episode of The Young Guides Podcast, Keaton and Kyle talk through their Christmas gift ideas for the angler or hunter in your life. They break down their gift ideas into stocking stuffers, big ticket items and a "something for everyone" category. This is a fun episode for the holidays. What's on your Christmas list this year?  Our Website: https://theyoungguidespodcast.com   Alas...

On this episode of The Young Guides Podcast, Keaton and Kyle chat with Wes Telyea. Wes is a glass and bamboo rod builder with a passion for fishing in the Pacific Northwest. This episode focuses on rod building and finding ways to heal through fishing. Wes is a great guest and great friend of the podcast. We hope you enjoy listening to this episode!  Our Website: https://theyoungguidespodcast...

On this episode of The Young Guides Podcast, Keaton and Kyle answer some listener questions in our first "This or That" episode. We cover a gambit of fly fishing related questions ranging from on preferences on slow vs. fast action rods, long handle vs. short handle nets and store-bought vs. hand tied flies. This was a fun episode to record and we hope you enjoy listening! Our Website: https:...

On this episode of The Young Guides Podcast, Keaton and Kyle chat with Alaskan hunting guide James Eicher. James shares some crazy adventure stories and explains his unique upbringing in the hunting industry. From murder lodges to brown bears and shooting big bull moose 200 yards from the airstrip, this is an episode you won't want to miss! James also offers some great advice for guys and gals loo...

On this episode of The Young Guides Podcast, Kyle finishes his moose hunt story. The finale is definitely a “type 2” kind of fun. Two moose, a broke-down argo and two miles of swamp and alders back to camp with a small weather window to fly out. What could possibly go wrong!?  Our Website: https://theyoungguidespodcast.com   Heather's Choice: Use our code "THEYOUNGGUIDES15" at checkout t...

On the first half of this two part episode of The Young Guides Podcast, Kyle tells the story of his 2022 fall moose hunt in Alaska. Kyle breaks down the story and talks about his first multi-day hunt in Alaska. Keaton and Kyle talk gear, planning and mindset for prolonged periods in the backcountry. Make sure to tune in for part two to hear about Kyle's success and where the story gets REALLY GOOD...

On this episode of The Young Guides Podcast, Keaton and Kyle chat with Trout Unlimited Kokanee Biologist Dave Kyle. Dave is a wealth of knowledge in terms of Kokanee salmon in the PNW. He has worked in various fields of wildlife biology, as well as a stretch of time as a hunting and fishing guide in Alaska. This is an informative episode on a fish species that may not always receive the attention...

On this bonus episode of The Young Guides Podcast, Keaton and Kyle prepare for the end of the guide season. They discuss upcoming events and what to expect from the podcast this fall and winter!  Our Website: https://theyoungguidespodcast.com Heather's Choice: Use our code "THEYOUNGGUIDES15" at checkout to save some dough (ha, punny) or follow our link at: lddy.no/12lzd Alaska Rod Co.: https:...

On this episode of The Young Guides Podcast, Kyle and Emily breakdown their summer so far and upcoming trips and events.  Our Website: https://theyoungguidespodcast.com Heather's Choice: Use our code "THEYOUNGGUIDES15" at checkout to save some dough (ha, punny) or follow our link at: lddy.no/12lzd Alaska Rod Co.: https://www.alaskarodco.com Northern Knits: https://www.instagram.com/northern._...

On this episode of The Young Guides Podcast, Keaton and Kyle chat about the guide season, upcoming events and provide an update for future podcast episodes. Our Website: https://theyoungguidespodcast.com Heather's Choice: Use our code "THEYOUNGGUIDES15" at checkout to save some dough (ha, punny) or follow our link at: lddy.no/12lzd Lucky Bug Lures: Use our code "THEYOUNGGUIDES15" at checkout to sa...

On this episode of The Young Guides Podcast, Keaton and Kyle chat with Chris Wegeleben of Prolite Rods. Chris shares his experiences guiding in Alaska, growing up in the Pacific Northwest and what sets his rods apart from others. This is a great conversation with another small, local business!  Prolite Rods: https://proliterods.com   Our Website: https://theyoungguidespodcast.com Heather...

On this episode of The Young Guides Podcast, Keaton and Kyle chat with Cortney Boice. Cortney is the President and Co-Founder of Blue Halo Gear. Blue Halo creates top-tier glass fly rods and are well known across the industry. This is a great conversation with Cortney on how Blue Halo was started, what goes into producing and testing new models and just how special glass rods are. This is a great...