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03/06/2024
1:22:41
Cicada Madness
Dave Zielinski

Dave Zielinski has been tracking down annual and periodical cicada emergences in an effort to figure out their mystery and the fish that hunt and devour them for the past 20 years. If you'd like to zero in on one of these epic emergences, tune in and learn from Dave about the timing, fishing techniques, and patterns that you'll need to crack the code.

Just a few of the questions asked and answered during the interview:

  • What makes cicada emergences so significant for fly fishers?
  • What does a cicada look like?
  • How many different species are there?
  • What is the life cycle of cicadas?
  • What is the difference between periodical and annual cicadas?
  • How often do the periodical emergences occur?
  • How long does an emergence last?
  • When is the best time of day to fish during a cicada emergence?
  • What signs are there that an cicada emergence is happening?
  • What are the differences between the 13 and 17 year cicadas?
  • What color combinations are best for cicada fly imitations?
  • Do you have a favorite fly size and pattern?
  • What presentation methods work best when fishing with cicadas?
  • Is there an online source that tracks cicada emergences?

02/21/2024
1:21:29
Sight Fishing For Redfish ★ ★ ★ ★
Tom Dempsey

Tom Dempsey is obsessed with fly fishing and has chased fish in 40 different countries. He still gets a thrill out of sight fishing for redfish in his home waters of Alabama and has become an expert at it. Join us and learn how Tom approaches, hooks up, and lands these exciting fish.

Just a few of the questions asked and answered during the interview:

  • How did you get started fly fishing for redfish?
  • What makes fly fishing for redfish unique compared to other types of fishing?
  • What are the best locations for redifsh?
  • Where are the largest redfish found?
  • What are the best times of year to fish for redfish?
  • What are the ideal habitats?
  • How do tides affect fishing?
  • What weight rod and what type of line do you recommend?
  • What are your "go-to" redfish fly patterns?
  • What does a typical day of sight casting for redfish look like?
  • How do you read the water in different environments?
  • What is the best type of presentation to use for redfish?
  • How much should you lead a fish?
  • What are some common mistakes fly fishers make?

02/07/2024
1:25:33
Cracked: The Ugly Truth About Dams ★ ★ ★ ★
Steven Hawley

Steven Hawley, an environmental journalist, has revealed the ugly truth about dams. The estimated 800,000 dams in the world can’t be blamed for destroying the Earth’s entire biological inheritance, but they play an outsized role in that destruction. What started as an arguably good government project has drifted oceans away from that original virtuous intent. Join us to learn about the effect dams have had on our planet and what the future of dams can be in our warming world.

Just a few of the questions asked and answered during the interview:

  • You recently published "Cracked: The Future of Dams in a Hot, Chaotic World." What inspired you to write the book?
  • How do you see the role of dams evolving in the context of global climate change?
  • What are some innovative alternatives to dams for water management and power generation?
  • Can you share a story from the book that particularly moved or motivated you?
  • Detractors to dam removal cite the financial and environmental benefits of dams. Can you provide a counterpoint to these arguments?
  • How do you propose we balance the human need for water and power with the ecological necessity to maintain free-flowing rivers?
  • How do indigenous and local communities fit into the narrative around dams and their impact?
  • Can you talk about a specific dam removal project that you cover in the book and its outcomes?
  • Can you discuss specific examples where dam removal has led to noticeable improvements in fishing quality or fish biodiversity?
  • In some cases, a dam removal would destroy fisheries as we know them. What are your thoughts on those situations?
  • What are the most common misconceptions about dams?
  • Is it possible to remove a dam like the Glen Canyon Dam?
  • Are dams still being built in the United States?
  • How do you see the dialogue around dams changing in the next decade?

01/17/2024
1:21:07
The Lure of Success: How Passion Turned into Profit for a Fly Shop Owner ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Brian Flechsig

Brian Flechsig owns Mad River Outfitters, Midwest Fly Fishing Schools, and Ohio Fly Fishing Guides. He started his fly shop in 1994 with a passion for fly fishing and the will to succeed, but not much more. Today, Mad River Outfitters ranks as one of the top three largest fly shops in the United States. Join us and learn how Brian started his business on a shoestring and how he has grown it through consistent marketing and proper business management.

Just a few of the questions asked and answered during the interview:

  • What inspired you to start a business in the fly fishing industry?
  • How has your business evolved from its initial concept to the multi-faceted enterprise it is today?
  • How has your passion for fly fishing influenced the way you run your business?
  • How do you engage with the local community through your brick-and-mortar shop?
  • In creating your product lines, do you select low, medium, and high-cost products to appeal to the broadest spectrum of customers or focus on one price point?
  • What is the top-selling or highest-grossing product at the fly shop?
  • What are the top 2-3 selling fly patterns in the shop?
  • What platform do you use for your e-commerce store?
  • Do you use manufacturer’s supplied photos for your products, or do you take your own?
  • What types of marketing do you do?
  • What marketing has worked the best for you?
  • Do you do all your marketing in-house or do you outsource some of it?
  • Which advertising channels have you found most effective for your businesses, and why?
  • How much luck is responsible for your success?

01/11/2024
1:18:50
Fly Fishing Evolution ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
George Daniel

George Daniel has been experimenting, innovating, and developing strategies and techniques since he started fly fishing. One thing he’s discovered is that fly fishing doesn’t stand still; it evolves. Join us to learn about the cutting-edge strategies for nymphing, dry fly, and streamer fishing that are used on the water today. Equipment, fly patterns, rigs, and casting are all fair game.

Just a few of the questions asked and answered during the interview:

  • What inspired you to write your latest book Fly Fishing Evolution?
  • What rod do you use for most of your fishing?
  • Does the weight of the rod determine the size of fish I can catch?
  • What do you see as the next step in rod development?
  • In what circumstances would you select a Tenkara rod over traditional tackle?
  • Do you carry more than one rod when fishing?
  • How do you rig for two flies, and when do you use this?
  • Do you see advantages to using a non-slip loop knot to attach your flies?
  • Do use the drop-shot nymphing technique? If so when?
  • How do you avoid having your mono rigs twist and tangle?
  • What do you use for your sighter?
  • When is it time to switch from a euro nymphing rig to a suspension rig?
  • What are your thoughts on confidence flies?
  • What are the flies you use most often for nymphing?

12/20/2023
1:22:49
The Battenkill ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Doug Lyons

Doug Lyons, a local expert, will help you to sort out one of the most challenging rivers to fish, the Battenkill River. He covers fishing access, hatches, patterns and strategies for both the Vermont and New York stretches. This is home to the Orvis Company and the American Museum of Fly Fishing. Join us to see if you’re ready to give the Battenkill a try.

Just a few of the questions asked and answered during the interview:

  • What is your personal history with the Battenkill?
  • What makes the river special to you?
  • How is your book Fly Fishing Guide to the Battenkill different from other "where to fish" type books?
  • Are there big fish in the Battenkill?
  • What is the history of the river?
  • What is the current health of the river?
  • What seasons can you fish the Battenkill?
  • Can you float a canoe or boat on the river?
  • What are the important hatches?
  • Do streamers work well on the river?
  • Is the fall the best time to catch larger fish?
  • Are there any special strategies or techniques that work better on the Battenkill?
  • What recommendations do you have for night fishing in the Battenkill?
  • What is the strangest or most unusual experience you've had while fishing on the river?

12/06/2023
1:18:00
The Catch of a Lifetime ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Peter Kaminsky

Award-winning writer Peter Kaminsky in his book, The Catch of a Lifetime presents the moving first-person stories of more than seventy anglers recounting their catch of a lifetime. The stories are from all over the world and from well-known writers, artists, sportspeople, and others who’ve made flyfishing their passion. Join us to hear Peter share these people's most memorable tales.

Just a few of the questions asked and answered during the interview:

  • How did you get started writing?
  • What inspired you to write your book The Catch of a Lifetime?
  • How did you select the fly fishers and their stories?
  • Who were some of the fly fishers you selected?
  • What constitutes the catch of a lifetime?
  • Were there any stories that deeply resonated with you?
  • What was one of your most memorable experiences that you included in the book?
  • What were the common themes you used to organize the stories?
  • What do you hope readers will take away from these fishing tales?
  • What were the challenges you faced while gathering the stories?
  • With the popularity of stories presented through video and audio is there still a place for the written word?
  • What role does fishing play in environment awareness and conservation?
  • What was the most challenging part of writing and compiling The Catch of a Lifetime?
  • Can you share a few stories from your book?

11/15/2023
1:19:32
Bristol Bay’s Sockeye Salmon and Rainbow Trout ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Bill Horn

Bill Horn has had a fifty-year connection with Alaska. Each year 60 million or more wild salmon run up the rivers of Bristol Bay and of course, rainbow trout are right there with them. Bill will share his knowledge of the natural history, culture, and management of this fishery along with fishing strategies, fly choices, and trip planning. Listen in to learn more about this outstanding and one-of-a-kind fishery.

Just a few of the questions asked and answered during the interview:

  • What inspired you to write Crimson Wave?
  • Why is Bristol Bay so important?
  • What does Bristol Bay represent?
  • Who are the people that live in Bristol Bay?
  • Why are sockeye salmon important to commercial fishing?
  • Are the sockeye salmon a sustainable species?
  • Why are sockeye hard to catch on a fly?
  • Why don't sockeye have the respect that other salmon have?
  • What is the lifecycle of sockeye?
  • Is it better to fish for sockeye nearest the sea before they begin to change color?
  • What weight rod do you use for sockeye?
  • Why are sockeye important to rainbows?
  • What fly fishing techniques or presentations do you use for rainbows?
  • What is the status of the controversial Pebble Mine project?

 


11/01/2023
1:29:26
South Florida's Fishing Paradise
Jim Stenson

Jim, the founder of Sweet Waters Adventure, has fished worldwide but finds South Florida one of his favorites. His fishing adventures from Sanibel to the tarpon capital of the world—Boca Grande—to rivers like the Manatee River and the Little Manatee in Manatee County, the Myakka River in Sarasota County, and the Peace River, which teemed with fish. Join us to talk with Jim about fishing these diverse fisheries and fishing with a colorful cast of characters like Fat Wally, Dick Clevenger, and Frank the Net.

Just a few of the questions asked and answered during the interview:

  • What inspired you to write your book South Florida's Fishing Paradise?
  • What are some of the differences between the East and West coasts?
  • How did you get started fly fishing in Florida?
  • What was your first experience catching a fish on the fly?
  • Who was Dick Clevenger and how did he shape your fishing?
  • What was Boca Grande like back in the 70s?
  • Who was Frank the Net?
  • What makes Charolette Harbor such an interesting fishery?
  • Where should one go to fish South Flordia water without a guide?
  • Why have East Coast tarpon become so difficult to catch?
  • Where can one find the best fishing in Florida now?
  • If you were to move to Florida what would be the best place for fishing?
  • Why have Florida fisheries deteriorated?
  • What can be done to improve the fisheries in Florida?

 


10/25/2023
1:30:19
A Lifetime of Fly Fishing for Steelhead ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Trey Combs

Trey Combs has been fly fishing, guiding and writing about steelhead for more than 50 years. He's an expert on this fish and has now written his fourth book on steelhead. Join us to learn about the history of steelhead fishing and all that he has learned about fishing for this extraordinary and challenging fish.

Just a few of the questions asked and answered during the interview:

  • What inspired you to write your book Flies for Atlantic Salmon & Steelhead?
  • What is your prediction for the health of steelhead runs?
  • What is the cause of the devastation of steelhead runs on the Thompson River?
  • What was the first steelhead fly?
  • What do you consider to be the most versatile fly rod for steelhead?
  • What is your recommended terminal tackle setup?
  • What is your favorite steelhead fly to use in British Columbia?
  • What is your favorite fly for low water?
  • What caused you to start using more black flies?
  • What is the most effective way to present your flies?
  • How does your presentation change from spring  to fall
  • Why do you like to keep your fly broadside in the current?
  • How do you use The Muddler for steelhead?
  • What changes do you make to The Muddler so that it performs better?

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