with Alex (A.L.) Poland
Where Waters Meet Podcast
A Maine fly fishing podcast, hosted by Alex (A.L.) Poland. Regular guest Johnny and Bently make weekly appearances. The podcast is recorded onsite, in the gallery, at his yurt rental business (Western Maine Yurts). While listening you will learn about fly fishing tactics, ethical practices, art, conservation, local nuances, and have a few laughs. Local guests and industry professionals make appearances, adding to the informative and inclusive nature of this engaging podcast. Topics include: Fly fishing in Maine, fly tying, fly selection, tactics, techniques, ethics, conservation, regulations,...
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Jun 19, 2026
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Episodes
Episode #37: Our Guide Vehicles.. Who's Getting a New Drift Boat? Do you Even Drift? 19.06.2026 1:47:34
In this episode Alex and Johnny discuss their current drift boats, drift boat etiquette and the possibility of getting a new model. The guys also discuss their past and present guide vehicles.
Episode # 36 : Upcoming Events, Micro Peanut Envy, and Roadtrips 22.05.2026 1:10:26
In this episode Alex and Johny discuss upcoming events, the Micro Peanut Envy fly pattern, and their recent roadtrips.
Episode #35 : Spring Rod Repair... Goddard Caddis... And Mental Health 01.05.2026 1:14:53
In this episode Alex and Johny discuss getting rods repaired for the upcoming season, the Goddard Caddis fly pattern, and Fly Fishing's role in Mental Health.
Episode #34 : Art... Fly Fishing... Our Most Memorable Eats 10.04.2026 1:32:47
In this episode Alex and Johnny discuss art in modern fly fishing, there most memorable eats and introduce a new podcast sponsor.
EPISODE #33 New News, Fly Fishing Weekend, And Streamer Talk 20.03.2026 1:31:27
Alex and Johnny discuss new news and events hosted by Western Maine Yurts. The Hosts tell streamer stories and discuss what they love about streamer fishing.
Episode #32 Lazy Maine Fisherman's Lawsuit to Abolish FFO..... 01.03.2026 1:06:51
In this episode Alex and Johnny discuss a lawsuit brought against the State of Maine to abolish FFO waters and Alex's latest fly the "Tube sock"
Episode #31 : Colorado's Blue River... Triploids, Dog Chow, And Jurassic Park 06.02.2026 1:20:05
Listen to Alex and Johnny discuss The Blue River land swap in Colorado and the problems that have risen with private stocking. Are genetic modified stocked trout harmful to wild fish? Is feeding fish in a river system ethical?
Episode #30 : Are Mainers Mongoloids, according to Musky Fools? Discussing the Maine Musky Kill Derby 17.01.2026 1:01:20
A fun episode talking small stream fishing. Plus on the vise... the 'Lazer Legal'. With the meat of episode discussing the Musky Kill Derby in Maine. With some fun rebuttal to the "Spot Burn Podcast" calling Mainers mongoloids. Dive a little deeper into Musky in Maine. The brook trout fishery they destroyed. Plus how we should move forward.
Episode #29 : Are You Artistic?...Plus... Fly Fishing Basics 05.12.2025 57:14
Alex discusses art, what holds most people back, and if you may be artistic yourself. Plus dives a little deeper into the newbie corner with some fly fishing basics.
Episode #28 : Orange Julius? Industry Changes, Plus Fly Fishing Confidence and Superstitions 14.11.2025 1:32:46
Alex and Johnny discuss Industry changes for the good and bad. A review of a new fly Alex has been developing. Plus the big topic.....fly fishing confidence and superstitions.
Episode #27 : Jet Boat, Steelie Omelete, and What's New 24.10.2025 1:15:57
The crew talks about Alex's new toy....."the jet boat". Go over the only fly you ever need for Salmon River steelhead (Steelie Omelete). Plus get into what new? #jetboat #crestlinerboats #fishingboat #Salmonriver #eggfly #flytying #flyfishing #whatsnew #podcast #flyfishingpodcast #alpolandart #westernmaineyurts #fishing #steelhead #scientificangler
Episode #26 : The Adventures of Johnny and Bently 26.09.2025 1:25:08
This episode goes over the adventures of Johnny and Bently. John is back from his summer guiding in Alaska and Bently from his one week fishing trip in Montana! Big things discussed like BEAR encounters, fishing tactics, clients, dehydration, drought, typhoons! Fun episode for sure!
Episode #25 : Fishing Trips....ongoing conservation..... on the vise.....plus recent nonsense 05.09.2025 1:22:43
Alex and Bently talk fishing trips, conservation, fly development, new boats, and complete non sense.
Episode #24 : Meet Kevin Gordon and his new shop The Troutsmith 22.08.2025 1:11:08
I sit down with Kevin and discuss his new venture The Troutsmith. A new shop in Littleton NH. We talk about his passion for the sport, his guide business, and what made him dive into fly shop ownership. Kevin's favorite streamer is talked in depth about and we banter about conservation as it pops up in our daily lives.
Episode #23 : River Foods by Category and the Latest 08.08.2025 1:32:25
Bently lays out a list of varying river foods. Favorite meal? Candy? Drink? Snack? Food you would never eat again on the river? We get to the bottom of the food topic. In addition Alex, John, and Bently discuss the latest and review the MFC Bomshell Popper.
Episode #22 : Is Fly Fishing Pretentious? Plus Our Top 5 trivial Items on the River. 25.07.2025 1:31:18
Listen to the first three person episode. Bentley joins Alex and Johnny in this fun episode. Discussions include their intro to fly fishing, what they thought as a newbie, did they feel looked down on by the "pretentious elites"? Is fly fishing "pretentious" today? In addition, they each name their 5 trivial river items, they can not go fishing without! No rods, reels, or flies allowed in...
Episode #21 : Fly Casting?....You Are Doing It Wrong! 11.07.2025 1:36:27
In this episode Alex and Johnny dive deep into common casting stumbling blocks. Alex discusses what he sees as common problems from a practical standpoint in his boat, as does Johnny. They express their own personal struggles beginning and currently. FEEL is the big topic. Listen as they throw the "TIMING" mantra out the door with modern day fly casting. Want to be a better fly caster? W...
Episode #20 : Talking High Water, Worms, Stocked/Wild Trout, and Fisheries Management with Nate Hill 27.06.2025 2:04:18
Alex and Nate hit many topics in this episode. Discussing fishing and guiding in the abnormal high spring flows they have been facing. Are worms a viable food source and presentation? In addition, they dive further into the research of Dick Vincent. Get their take on stocked trout on the waters they fish and guide. What could we do better is the big question?
Episode #19 : Talking Maine Smallmouth and Lefty Kreh, with guide Mike Jones 13.06.2025 1:35:52
Maine Smallmouth is central to this weeks topic. Listen as Alex and Mike talk about tactics, flies, temperament, and habitat involving this popular species. Do they fit into some on the conservation talk? Listen in to this and pleasant stories of Mikes time guiding Lefty Kreh for his favorite species to target on a fly.
Episode #18 : The Great Dick Vincent, Innovative Montana Biologist, and why stocking is not the answer! 30.05.2025 2:01:35
This episode features the life and work of Richard (Dick) Vincent. This legendary Montana Biologist, is the man responsible for Montana's amazing Wild Trout fisheries today and for innovating sampling techniques. He pioneered Electroshocking and set the ground work for data collection and research. In the 1960's he found through analysis that Stocked Trout were responsible for the fishery decl...
Episode #17 : Learning to Double Haul and Adams Dry Flies 16.05.2025 1:33:37
Listen as Alex and Bentley go over whats new! Bentley dives into his "Tell Me More" segment focusing on single and doubling hauling. Something he has been working on to increase distance and combat fatigue. In addition the amazing Adams Dry Fly is discussed in depth. Listen in!
Episode #16 : Chocklett's Game Changer and Our Spring Antics 02.05.2025 1:39:06
Alex and Johnny discuss Chocklett's Game Changer fly and their new found love for it! Listen as the talk takes a turn into the craziness of spring and what they have been up to. This episode is a cleaning house so to speak.
Episode #15 : Best Rods for the Money? Plus..... the Water Column? 18.04.2025 1:38:40
Bently is back for another episode! The discussion dives into the "Chubby" fly, best rods for the money, and a "Tell Me More" section on breaking down the water column. Learn what Alex looks for in a rod and how you can determine how to attack the water column based on fish behaviors.
Episode #14 : Galloup's Sex Dungeon and Fly Fishing Ethics 11.04.2025 1:26:41
In this episode Alex and Johnny talk shop on season preparations and review Galloup's Sex Dungeon fly. The meat of the show focuses on fly fishing ethics. What would have been good to know when they began and what is helpful in todays world. Topics include barbless vs barbed hooks, fighting fish, tippet sizes, fish handling techniques, etc.
Episode #13 : Talking Large Wild Trout and Local Conservation with Nate Hill 04.04.2025 2:21:08
Listen to this long awaited conversation with Nate Hill of Hill Country Guides. They discuss how their friendship formed over the years, which began through their love of the rivers they fish and hunt for wild trout on! Their shared outlook on the future of the fisheries they love, shines through. Some laughs and good stories come out and you get a glimpse into what being guided by Nate is real...
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