Bruce Staples has unmatched fly fishing knowledge of the greater Yellowstone backcountry. He’s explored its rivers and lakes for over five decades and shares his knowledge with us on this show. Want to get away from the crowds? Join us and find out where and how to fish Yellowstone’s backcountry.

Dave Hughes shares the secrets he's learned over a lifetime of fishing nymphs in both streams and stillwaters. Listen in to hear how he makes fishing with nymphs simple, direct and effective.

Torrey Collins has guided and fished the Housatonic River for over 20 years. It's one of a few places where you can enjoy fishing an Eastern river for both trout and smallmouth bass. There's no doubt that there are trophies are in the river and Torrey will share with us his secrets of catching them on a fly.

Learn from Capt. Bob Jaspers the secrets of sightfishing the flats of Indian River Lagoon, Mosquito Lagoon and the Banana River's No-Motor-Zone. This area is the premier angling destination for big redfish, spotted sea-trout, and black drum - there's nothing more exciting than sightfishing in shallow water!

Dr. Peter Moyle was recognized by Fly Fisherman Magazine as the 2020 Conservationist of the Year for his lifetime of conservation work in California and in watersheds across the West. Peter's forward-thinking and get it done attitude has saved and restored fisheries across California including McCloud River, Putah Creek, the San Joaquin River and the Klamath River. Listen in to find out how Peter identifies and works through the issues associated with saving and restoring these fine fisheries.

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

• How were you able to preserve the McCloud river for future generations?
• How did you bring Putah Creek back to life?
• What are the challenges now that Putah Creek has been restored?
• What has been done to encourage Stripers and Salmon to run up the San Joaquin River?
• What is the status of the Smelt in the Delta estuaries?
• What key action was taken to preserve the Klamath River?
• How can conservation groups attract younger members?
• What problems do you face when dams come down?

Jay Murakoshi has spent over 40 years developing his expertise in fishing for dorado, roosterfish, jacks and tuna in Baja's Sea of Cortez. Listen to this podcast learn his secrets about hooking up with these exciting fish.

Phil Shook has traveled and fished extensively throughout Mexico. Phil considers the three giant estuaries off Highway 307 in Quintana Roo some of the best flats fishing in Mexico. Ascension, Espirtu and Chetumal will definiely have you on the hunt for your grand slam.

Boots Allen, a third generation Jackson Wyoming fly fishing guide, shares his secrets on fishing the Snake River. Locations, flies and techniques are all covered in this in-depth interview.

Frank Wood has been on a personal quest to catch and land a lake trout on the fly that weighs over 15 lbs. Well he’s far exceed his goal and has brought in fish at 22 lbs on conventional fly tackle. Learn how he gets hooked up with these monsters on this show.

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?

Tim Lockhart is a stillwater fly fishing junkie and stillwaters provide some of the best opportunities for big fish. If stillwaters have intimidated you in the past get ready for an awakening. Join us and learn about the critical lessons for catching more trout in lakes, ponds and reservoirs.

Jason Randall fishes with fly fishing giants such as George Daniel, Landon Mayer, Lefty Kreh, Ed Jaworowski, Ed Engle, Gary Borger, and Joe Humphreys and on this show Jason will share their top nymphing techniques, flies, and tactics. Randall covers everything from rigging flies, reading the water, casting, and fighting fish. Join us to see what Jason has learned from fishing with the masters.

Russ Schnieder has worked as a fishing, hiking and rafting guide in Glacier for more than 25 years. He will be sharing his intimate knowledge of this fly fisher’s paradise. Join us to learn about the park and how to enjoy all it offers to fly fishers.

Skip Morris shares his secrets of finding and catching big largemouth bass as well as tips on tying bass bugs and flies.

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.