Ira W. Gruber is known for the Atlantic salmon fishing techniques and 38 flies he developed over a lifetime of fishing on the Miramichi River in New Brunswick. Join us to hear from his grandson Ira D. Gruber the story of Ira's life as an angler and the stories about a few of his most famous flies.

Ben Duchesney will share the secrets to fly fishing from kayaks from choosing the right boat and gear to paddle strokes, casting and line management. Whether you paddle warmwater, coldwater or saltwater you're bound to learn some strategies and tactics you can use on your next outing.

Jim Slattery is the mastermind behind the iconic Stimulator fly. Learn about his journey from the Catskills to the banks of the Madison River, his expertise in traditional fly tying, and his role in conservation. Don’t miss this chance to hear from one of the most influential figures in fly fishing and discover the secrets behind his success. Tune in for an inspiring and educational conversation!

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

• How did you get started fly fishing?
• What were your home waters growing up?
• When did you start tying flies?
• How did you learn to tie flies?
• Did you have any mentors? If so, who?
• What are some of the biggest challenges you faced while perfecting your fly tying skills?
• When did you first tie what’s known today as the Simulator?
• What problem did the Stimulator solve?
• What was the original name of the Stimulator?
• What changes have been made to the Stimulator over the years?
• Did you work in the fly fishing industry when you were young?
• When did you start Jim's Fly Company?
• How did the opportunity to buy Campfire Lodge happen?
• What makes Campfire Lodge a unique destination for anglers and nature enthusiasts?
• Can you discuss the importance of mentorship and passing on traditional fly tying techniques to the next generation?

Kevin Clegg, a professional guide, has been guiding on the Green River in Utah for over 20 years. His knowledge of this exquisite fishery is deep and wide. Outstanding fly fishing and scenery make this fishery one for your bucket list. Join us as Kevin shares his secrets about this great piece of water.

Tom Boyd has fished the salt for more than 50 years and has done exhaustive research on saltwater fish behavior, spawning, migration patterns and baitfish. Listen in to hear Tom talk about some of the greatest gamefish and how to catch them on a fly.

Rick Takahashi considers terrestrials one of the world's most effective patterns. It's a broad category of food from land-dwelling insects to mice and they are in almost every stream and lake around the world. Listen in to learn about tying and fishing terrestrials that will work no matter where you fish.

Steve McLaughlin has taken more than 450 anglers to Christmas Island over the past six seasons and has fished more than 66 days on the atoll for bonefish, giant trevally, bluefin and golden trevally as well as landed many milkfish on the fly. Listen in to find out what fly fishing on Christmas Island is all about.

Andy Mill has a passion for tarpon and has 11 tarpon tournament wins to show for it. If you want to learn how to hook up and land trophy tarpon you need to listen to this show.

Charlie Craven is a top-selling signature fly designer for Umpqua Feather Merchants. He's also a great teacher so if you want to learn a bunch of great fly tying techniques join us for an in-depth study of tying nymphs.

Kirk Deeter answers those nagging questions you always wanted to know about fly fishing for trout including casting, presentation, bugs, reading water and more.

Brian Chan is back for Part II of Fly Fishing Trout Lakes. We had so many questions for his intial show that we had to schedule a special extended edition to get through the questions. If you thought the first show was great wait until you see what we have in store for you in this one.

Mayflies to caddisflies, knowing how to match the hatch can make or break your day on the water. Henry Ramsay, author of Matching Major Eastern Hatches will dive deep into the life cycles of key insects, the flies that best imitate them, and the strategies you need to fool more trout. Whether you’re new to entomology or a seasoned angler looking to refine your approach, this episode will help you unlock the secrets to more productive days on the stream.

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

• Henry, what inspired you to write Matching Major Eastern Hatches and how does it differ from other hatch-matching books?
• For someone new to Eastern waters, how important is it to understand insect life cycles compared to simply having the “right” fly?
• What do you consider the six most important insect groups anglers need to master in the East?
• What role does observation—both streamside and in-hand—play in accurately identifying a hatch?
• Do you think that more emphasis should be placed on fly fishermen being able to identify nymph and pupa stages of mayflies and caddis flies?
• When matching a hatch do you prefer a fly that is a direct match or more of a general look fly?
• Mayflies are the poster child of hatch-matching—what are the major Eastern species anglers should know?
• How can you tell when trout are feeding on emergers?
• Regarding multiple flies, what conditions determine the setup you use?
• How important are mayfly spinner falls to the trout angler?
• Caddisflies often confuse anglers compared to mayflies—what key differences should we focus on?
• How do you fish caddis emergences differently from mayflies in terms of presentation?
• Stoneflies are often overlooked in the East compared to the West—how important are they in Eastern streams?
• What common mistakes do anglers make when trying to fish a stonefly hatch?
• Midges can be intimidating because of their size—how critical are they to Eastern fly fishers?
• How do you adjust your fly selection when conditions are tough and trout ignore traditional hatch patterns?

Doug Rose, a professional guide in the famed Olympic Peninsula of Washington, takes us through the area from the rainforest and oyster country to the coast and backcountry. Chinook, chum, coho, pink and sockeye salmon are all available along with winter and summer steelhead, resident rainbows, coastal cutthroat and native char. It's like fly fishing heaven! Join us to learn where, how and when to fish this beautiful world-class fishery.

Dave Hughes guides us through wet flies covering soft-Hackles, flymphs, winged wets and all-fur wet flies. Learn Dave's secrets to tying and fishing these misunderstood gems.

Master guide Kevin Feenstra reveals his proven techniques for targeting bass, musky, pike, and carp using baitfish patterns the fish love. Drawing from over two decades of guiding experience on Michigan's mighty Muskegon River, Kevin shares his expert strategies for reading water and presenting flies to these hard-hitting fish.

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

• You recently published Matching Warmwater Baitfish. What inspired you to write it and how did it come about?
• What makes baitfish patterns so effective for targeting predatory fish like smallmouth and largemouth bass, muskie, and others?
• How important is fly size when imitating baitfish for different predators?
• What are the key differences in how smallmouth and largemouth bass hunt baitfish?
• What are your go-to baitfish patterns for smallmouth bass, and how do they differ from those for largemouth?
• What are some effective retrieves when fishing baitfish patterns for bass?
• What makes muskie such a challenging species to catch on the fly?
• Can you explain the "figure eight" technique and when to use it when targeting muskie?
• What is your goto pattern for musky?
• What is your favorite throwback fly to convert muskie that follow but won't eat?
• What are some effective techniques for fishing baitfish flies in heavy cover or structure?
• How do water clarity and light conditions affect baitfish fly selection?
• Is there a searching baitfish pattern that you prefer to use when fishing new water?
• What are some key materials for tying realistic and effective baitfish imitations?
• What advice do you have for anglers looking to improve their success with baitfish imitations?