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?

The Babine River in Britsh Columbia has long been known as one of the finest steelhead and trout rivers in the world. Pierce Clegg owned and operated the Babine Norlakes Trout Lodge for 30 years. His knowledge of the river is unmatched. Listen to this podcast to find out how the river used to be, how it is now and how it might be in the future. Is it still one of those fisheries you should have on your bucket list? Tune in and find out.

Devin Olsen, well known for his innovative river and stream techniques, reveals his top stillwater competition and loch-style strategies from his travels around the world. Discover how to elevate your fishing game with these proven, competition-inspired tactics you can apply to your local stillwaters. Don't miss this chance to learn from one of the best and transform your fishing effectiveness!

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

• Can you give us an overview of teh 2024 World Fly Fishing Chanpionship?
• What was the lake fishing like during competition?
• What were your goals in writing your new book Stillwater Fly Fishing – Competition-Inspired Strategies for Everyday Anglers?
• When and how did you get into flyfishing & fly tying?
• Can you explain what the trophic state of stillwater is and how understanding it can help us to be more productive fishing?
• What are the different zones that compose a lake and how does understanding them help us as fly fishers?
• What are the stillwater food webs?
• To be prepared for the different situation you may encounter what rods, reels and lines do you recommend we have?
• What was the original name of the Stimulator?
• What flies do you find effective in stillwaters?
• What are some ways you use the generalist leader?
• How does wind affect where the fish are located?
• Do you ever get blanked or have really marginal days on stillwater?
• Can you explain loch style fishing and how to be effective with it?

Dave Maynard fishes for carp where ever he can find them and many times it's under freeway viaducts or with a backdrop of skyscrapers rather than mountains. Join us to learn how to catch these hard to catch fish.

Rick Hafele has made many nymphing mistakes over the years and also watched others do the same. Sometimes knowing what not to do can make the difference as well. Join us to sort it all out and clean up your nymphing.

Terry Wilson and his wife Roaxanne have fished intensely for many warmwater species and largemouth bass is one of their favorites. Listen in and learn about habitat, approach, delivery, fly animation, fishing the shallows, the vertical drop, fishing the mid-depths, going deep and much more.

AJ Dudek will share his secrets about one of the best smallmouth bass fisheries in the country. With seven and eight weight rods we have the privilege of fishing top water in the summer and baitfish patterns in the spring and fall of the year for one of the best fighting fish there is.

Pat Dorsey shares his tips and tactics for fishing tailwaters. Don't miss this show he'll cover nymphing, dry-fly and streamer fishing for those difficult, hard to catch lunkers.

Kelly Galloup, a professional guide in Montana, talks about high stick nymphing and reading the water. Join us to learn techniques that will fine tune your nymphing presentations and hook you up with more fish.

Robert Younghanz, a.k.a The Bug Guy, is an internationally known Aquatic Entomologist, Fly Fishing Guide and Instructor.  Entomology plays a big part in being a successful fly fisher. Robert breaks down the different classes of insects that fly fishers are familiar with and helps you to identify and understand their life cycle. The more you know about how these bugs live and procreate the more fish you'll be bringing to the net.

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

• What is the life cycle of a mayfly?
• Why is the life cycle of and insect important to fly fishers?
• Do you need to have flies that imitate each stage of the life cycle?
• What are the most important orders of insects for fly fishers?
• What is the largest order of insects?
• What is the life cycle of a caddis?
• What is the difference between complete metamorphosis and incomplete metamorphosis ?
• What insects are most common in lakes?
• Where is the best place to seine a river for bugs?
• What is the best way to learn about insects for fishing?
• How do you organize your fly boxes?
• Do you have different fly boxes for different seasons?
• When nothing else is working what fly would you use?

Steve Born never misses a hex hatch, that's when the big monster trout come out of their lairs and enjoy a feast like no other time of the year. Listen in to hear about this Midwestern treat and how you too can have a night of fly fishing you'll never forget.

Kip Vieth, a professional guide in Minnesota and winner of the 2017 Orvis Guide of the Year, loves fly fishing for Muskies. Muskies are finicky, to say the least. Known as the fish of ten thousand casts you can bet you'll have to work for yours. Kip will help us all learn more about Muskies including where they live, what they eat, what triggers them to bite, how to rig your terminal tackle for success, presentation strategies, and of course how to close the deal. Join us to learn Kip's secrets to success!

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

• Are muskies really the fish of 10,000 casts?
• What are the strength and weaknesses of fly fishing versus conventional fishing?
• What makes a rod a good muskie fly rod?
• What type of line do you use and what is your terminal tackle setup?
• What are the advantages of articulated flies?
• Do you need high flies for muskies?
• How do the primary lies change for muskies from summer to fall?
• If you get a follow but no bite what changes do you make?
• Do the moon phases affect the musky bite?
• Is sight fishing an effective method for muskies?
• When is the best time of day to target muskies?

Spey fishing has evolved from being traditionally used for salmon and steelhead to a wider scope of species including inland trout, smallmouth bass, and even saltwater game fish. Rick Kustich discusses presentation techniques for both two-handed and single-handed approaches to spey as well as lines and heads. Join us and learn about spey techniques and methods, and how spey fishing could fit into your fly fishing future.

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

• Where and when did spey fishing start?
• How did you first decide to learn spey casting and how did you go about learning the various spey casts?
• Other than distance, please list the advantages of Spey casting vs one handed casts?
• Can these techniques be adopted to small waters and smaller fish. This seems to be a big water technique?
• For someone starting out with Spey Fishing and an experienced fly fisher, what would you recommend in terms of equipment?
• What are the basics of spey casting?
• What’s the difference between single-hand and two hand casting?
• How does trout spey differ from “conventional” spey?
• What are the differences between Spey fishing for trout and the traditional wet fly swing?
• Are there practical applications for spey casting when musky fishing?
• What technique would be best for casting in a pond that has no current?
• Can you use a spey rod to fish saltwater from a beach?
• In what circumstances if any, do you use a stripping basket? Are they useful in Spey fishing?
• What type of flies are commonly used for spey fishing?

Fanny Krieger has been involved with fly fishing instruction for over 25 years. Listen in to find out how she unravels the mystery of fly fishing for children of all ages into a simple, easy to understand and fun adventure.

Barry and Cathy Beck have traveled the world fly fishing and photographing their adventures. Learn how their secrets about traveling for fly fishing and how to get the best photographs for youself or your clients.