Rick Takahashi is well known in the fly fishing world as a top fly tyer combining his background in color and design theory as well as on the water testing to create flies that look great and fish great. Join us to learn how Rick approaches his art form and learn his tips of the trade.

Chip O'Brien, a professional guide in California for 18 years, provides us with a overview of California's wild-trout waters from Northern California to the Eastern Sierra.

Rich Murphy has been fly fishing for striped bass for more than 25 years and knows the northeast coast of the US like his backyard. Find out all of Rich’s secrets of catching and landing these exciting saltwater trophies.

Matt Supinski is the master of selectivity and even wrote a book on it so who else to lead us on a journey to understand how to fish spring creeks. Spring creeks will not only seduce you but test your skills at the highest level. Join us to learn Matt’s secrets to spring creeks.

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?

Skip Morris is a full-time fly fishing author and speaker who has published 22 books and over 350 magazine articles on fly fishing and fly tying. Skip makes fly tying so simple anyone can do it. If you’re interested in fly tying but haven’t given it a try yet listen in and Skip will provide all the information you need to get started and to be successful.

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

• How did you get started tying flies?
• Is it more expensive to tie your own flies than to buy them?
• What tools do I absolutely need to get started tying flies?
• What should I look for in a good vise?
• What are the important features of a good bobbin?
• What are the basic materials needed to get started?
• What is the difference between the different brands of hooks?
• What is your go-to thread material?
• What sizes of thread should I get to begin with?
• What do the different grades of capes mean?
• Do you weight your flies or use other methods to get deeper?
• Do you think adding purple to a dry fly marks it fish better?
• What tips do you have for tying very small flies?

Ray Gould has been building bamboo fly rods since 1958. Join us to hear this master rod builder talk about the machines and tools necessary, selecting cane, creating precise tapers, step-by-step construction, finishing steps, and many more tips on building bamboo rods.

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?

Matt Austin and Kory Van Tassel professional guides out of La Jolla, California take us on a search for carp in the lakes and streams of southern California. Join us to find out how to catch carp California style.

Jeff Currier has been at it again. Exploring exotic parts of the world in search of fly fishing treasures. Join us as Jeff talks about his travels to Brazil, Venezuela and Panama in search of peacock bass, piranha, arowana, jacunda and monster catfish.

Bill Edrington knows what works and one of those things is fly fishing with wet flies for trout. If you haven't been using wet flies this show will be very enlightening and may change the way you fish in the future.

Jim Stenson has traveled the world to fish for many species. The "Holy Trinity," as some call them, are still three of the toughest fish to catch. Permit, steelhead, and Atlantic salmon can frustrate even the best fly fishers. Join us to hear Jim talk about some of his exciting and difficult adventures in search of these elusive fish.

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

• In your quest of the three fish which came first?
• What is the story about catching your first steelhead?
• What has been your most unique experience fishing for steelhead?
• Where do you go most often today to fish for steelhead?
• How has fishing for steelhead changed since you first started fishing for them?
• What are the important factors in fishing for steelhead?
• What was your first experience fishing for Atlantic salmon?
• What have you learned over the years about fishing for Atlantic salmon?
• How has fishing for Atlantic salmon changed since you first started fishing for them?
• What techniques have you used for Atlantic salmon?
• What makes permit so hard to catch?
• What locations have you been going to for permit?
• What have you learned over the years since then about fishing for permit?
• Over the years which fish has caused you the most amount of consternation?
• Which fish do you dream about catching the most?

Tim Cammisa of "Trout and Feather" has been a YouTube creator of fly tying and fishing videos for over seven years. If you haven't watched his video tutorials, you should. Euro nymphing has been very popular and has produced some incredibly effective flies. Join us to learn the ins and outs of tying euro nymphing flies and how to fish them.

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

• Euro nymphing has been floating around for quite a while now, what happened to Czech nymphing, Spanish nymphing and French nymphing? Where is Euro nymphing today?
• Euro nymphing rods have evolved over the past 15 years. What does one look for in a Euro nymphing rod today?
• Is it possible to use ‘standard’ fly rods to Euro nymph?
• How is the line for Euro nymphing different than what we use for other nymphing we do?
• What role does a reel play in the Euro nymphing setup?
• There seems to be a lot of variation in leaders and tippets. What options are there and what do the pros use?
• What are some casting techniques that you’ve learned that work well?
• What is a Euro nymph?
• Why are Euro nymphs so effective?
• What are the characteristics of Euro nymphs?
• What is the average size hook you like to use?
• Are Euro nymphs always tied on jigs hooks?
• Do you ever add extra weight or only use the bead?
• Do you think the number of tailing CDL fibers is important on a fly?
• Do you find there is a common theme with body material and tails?
• What is the future of Fly Design in regards to euro nymphing?

Mike has fished the saltwater flats of Belize, Christmas Island, Cuba, the Yucatan, and the Florida Keys. The techniques and methods he’s learned along the way are invaluable. Join us as Mike shares what he’s learned about fly fishing the flats, including tackle, knots, casting, presentation, tactics, and much more.

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

• If I was making my first saltwater flats trip, what are the things I need to do to prepare for the experience to get the most from the trip?
• Do you prefer 7 wt or 8wt for most species, locations?
• What features should I look for in a reel?
• Do you use primarily floating lines or is it wise to have other types with you?
• What knots do you need to know for saltwater?
• How do you prepare for your casts on a boat?
• Are there clues or simple rules as to which flats hold fish at which tides?
• What would you recommend a DIY traveler do to find productive flats before traveling to an area?
• I have trouble seeing the movement of the fish. so my first cast is not as accurate as I would like it to be. I fish from a boat, am I not getting the right information from the guide. Is it a communication issue?
• What flies do you like using for bonefish?
• What techniques are most productive for permit?
• What tips do you have for catching tarpon?
• What are your favorite flies for snook?
• Is it best to wade into the tidal current or with it (follow the tide shallower?)?

Denny Rickards is one of the great masters of stillwater fly fishing. In this show Denny covers trout behavior, the impact of weather conditions on trout & their food sources, using the correct line, pattern & retrieve that matches the zone you are fishing, positioning to make the right cast & much more.