Beau has fished the waters of Virginia for over 30 years and finds the shad of the Rappahannock River as challenging a fish as any other. Listen to Beau share his tips and techniques for hooking up with one of Virgina's great sport fish.

Rich Strolis, a signature fly tyer for Montana Fly Company, designs and ties flies with a purpose. The toughest fish require a different approach and different flies. Listen in and learn about Rich's unique designs and how to fish them.

Paul Weamer, a professional guide and author, having fished both the eastern and western United States teaches us about the “Bugs”. Matching the hatch is always challenging but Paul knows how to simplify it so that you can quickly and easily identify the insects and pick the right fly to imitate them. Join us and learn entomology the easy way.

Alec Griffin was hooked on redfish his second day in New Orleans and was amazed at their ferocity when attacking a fly. He's been chasing them ever since. Learn Alec's secrets about hooking up with big redfish on a fly.

Jim Klug has guided extensively in Montana, Colorado, New Mexico and Oregon, and has fished waters throughout the world, including the Bahamas, Belize, Nicaragua, Honduras, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Costa Rica, Alaska, Canada, the US Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands, Cuba, India, and more. If you want to learn about the best places to go, where you get the most bang for your buck and how to make do-it-yourself trips successful you'll want to listen the this show.

Kevin Howell has been guiding the rivers and streams of Western North Carolina and East Tennessee since the mid-1980's. Kevin considers the Davidson River, Tuckaseegee River, and many small mountain streams his home waters. Join us to talk about fly fishing in the Great Smoky Mountains and find out which flies Kevin favors for these waters.

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

• What are the different types of fisheries in the Smoky Mountains?
• What fish species are available to fly fishers in the streams and rivers?
• What makes the area so favorable for trout?
• What are the top rivers to fish?
• What is the Davison River well known for?
• What's the best way to fish the Davidson?
• What hatches do you have on the Davidson?
• What are the best flies to use?
• What type of fishery is the Tuskaseegee River?
• What techniques do you use on the Tuskaseegee?
• What fly rods and lines do you recommend?
• If you could only pick five flies to put in your fly box, what would they be?
• What type of water do you find in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park?

Rene Limeres a professional guide takes you to Kamchatka where there are still more fish than people. It may be the next and last frontier for fly fishers seeking huge trout and salmon. Join Rene and discover what it takes to land the big ones in Russia.

Rick Hartman a professional guide on the Texas coast who specializes in redfish. Listen in to Rick's secrets on hooking up with the big ones.

Captain Codty Pierce, a professional fly fishing guide, grew up on the southwest coast of Florida and knows the waters there better than most. His target in the winter when the waters cool are sheepshead also known as convict fish because of their vivid stripes. Sheepshead have developed a reputation that rivals permit, they are hard to catch on a fly but are super exciting because you are sight fishing to tailing fish on shallow oyster beds and can see the take. Join us to learn Codty's techniques for hooking up with these challenging fish.

Questions asked and answered during the interview:

• What is the average size of a sheepshead?
• Where do you find sheepshead?
• What type of water do they inhabit?
• What's the best time of year to catch the larger sheepshead?
• What do they eat?
• What fly patterns work best?
• How should you present your flies to get good takes?

Ed Engle specializes in tying and fishing small flies. Imitating small insects takes extra care and presenting those tiny flies, detecting the strikes and how to best play a trout on a small fly are all part of fishing small flies. Join us to learn Ed's secrets to accomplishing this.

Talyor Streit has been fishing and guiding for more than 50 years. His knowledge of the northern New Mexico waters is tough to beat. Join us to talk about fishing the Rio Grande, Red River, Costilla Creek, and others. Learn about the new rulings by the supreme court on water access in New Mexico and also on how the recent fires have affected fishing.

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

• Have the recent fires in New Mexico affected the prime fishing areas?
• How did the recent New Mexico Supreme Court decision affect water access rights?
• How has fishing changed in New Mexico since you first came to the area?
• What's the best time of year for dry fly action?
• What segments of the Rio Grande fish best?
• Can you fish the Rio Grande gorge?
• Is New Mexico a good winter fishery?
• What segments of the Red River do you prefer to fish?
• Is there good public access to the rivers in New Mexico?
• What's the current situation with the Costilla Creek restoration project?
• Is Costilla Creek open for fishing?
• What stream flows should you look for to fish Costilla Creek?
• Is the Rio Chama still a good river to fish?

Captain Gary Dubiel, has been guiding the North Carolina waters for over 20 years. Gary is renowned for his expertise in light tackle and fly fishing, In his home waters, catching redfish up to 50 inches is not unusual. Join us to learn Gary’s secrets to locating and hooking up with these trophy redfish.

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

• Can you tell us about your background and how you got started with fly fishing for redfish?
• What makes redfish such a sought-after species for fly anglers?
• What types of water do you fish?
• Can you describe the ideal habitat for finding trophy redfish?
• What is the best time of year for trophy redfish in your area?
• How do the weather conditions affect your approach to fly fishing for redfish?
• How important is line selection, and what type of fly line do you prefer for redfish?
• What types of fly patterns do you find most effective for redfish, and why?
• What is the Pop-N-Fly rig?
• Do you normally sight fish to one fish or to a school?
• What techniques do you use to spot and stalk trophy redfish in shallow water?
• How do you present your fly?
• What type of retrieve do you use and is it different depending on what type of fly you are using?
• What does a typical full-day guided trip entail, and what type of boat do you operate?
• Can you share a memorable story from your guided trips with clients catching trophy redfish?

Carol's photographs and paintings have not only appeared in most of her husband Skip's 21 fly-fishing and -tying books, but also on the covers and interior pages of such magazines and books as Grey's Sporting Journal, Fly Fisherman, Yale Angler's Journal, American Angler, Fly Fishing & Tying Journal, and America's Favorite Flies. Join us and learn how to take better photographs of the beautiful places you fish, your fishing buddies, fish and of course yourself.

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

• What don't my photos turn out the way I see them?
• What do you recommend for pocket-sized, waterproof, point and shoot camera?
• Can you take good photos with your phone?
• What do you do to protect your camera from water?
• Do you use polarizing or warming filters?
• How to keep from stressing out the fish?
• How can you get a good photo of your fish when you are alone?
• What makes a compelling photograph?
• What time of day makes for the best photographs?
• What is the rule of thirds and how can it make my photos better?
• How can I improve the photos I'm taking?

Get ready to explore the shimmering world of bonefish with Ian Davis, author of A Passion for Bonefish. Ian shares insights from how to read a flat and choose the perfect fly to unlocking the secrets of tides, moon phases, and guide teamwork. Whether you’re dreaming of stalking the flats or planning your next saltwater trip, this show will fuel your obsession for one of fly fishing’s most electrifying and elusive species.

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

• What features of a bonefish’s anatomy make it such a challenging and thrilling fish to pursue on the fly?
• How do their sensory systems—especially eyesight—impact how we approach them as anglers?
• What types of flats and ecosystems do bonefish thrive in across different regions like the Bahamas or Belize?
• Can you walk us through the typical bonefish diet and how it may vary by location?
• What are some of the most consistently productive bonefish flies you've seen or used in different countries?
• Have any fly patterns surprised you in their effectiveness or versatility across different locations?
• How do wind conditions affect both casting and fish behavior on the flats?
• Are there any general rules anglers can follow to understand tidal movement and its impact?
• What makes the guide–angler relationship crucial in bonefishing success?
• What visual cues help an angler read the flats for likely bonefish hotspots?
• What behaviors should you look for when trying to distinguish feeding bonefish from cruising ones?
• What does a perfect bonefish fly presentation look like?
• Can you explain why strip-setting is so critical—and how it differs from trout setting?
• What’s the best way to land a bonefish safely for both the angler and the fish?

Spencer Seim has been guiding in northern New Mexico since 1995 and calls the Cimarron River, Rio Grande, Costilla Creek, and Ute Creek his home waters. Listen in to hear where and when to come to this picture perfect area and find out how to best fish these mountain waters.

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

• What are the top three most scenic and productive trout streams in northern New Mexico?
• What is the best time of year to fish northern New Mexico?
• Where can you catch the native Rio Grande Cutthroat trout?
• What is Rio Costilla Creek best known for?
• What is the special hatch that occurs on the Cimmarron River?
• What river has an incredible trico hatch?
• What river is known for its awesome dry fly fishing?
• What is Spencer's connection to the book "The Feather Thief"?