Today we sit down with Brandon Molzahn aka Tying is my Vise. Brandon is prostaff with Dr Slick, Fly tying Instructor/Guide at Interior Fly fishing Co., prostaff Semperfli, prostaff Togens and pro ambassador Sage, Rio, Redington and Broken Tipp

267 Chad Ivan, AKA Scooby Kona, Roche Lake and fly patterns

13 days ago 32m 6s

Following a brief hiatus, we sit down with Chad Ivan of Kelowna BC. We chat all things Roche Lake, his fly patterns and cabin rental. Chad aka "Scooby Kona" runs a masonry business in the Okanagan Valley, ties a lot of beauty fly patterns and

266 Jason Doucette, Alberta Competitive Fly Fishing

Mar 15th, 2024 1h 11m

Today we catch up with Jason Doucette from Parkland County Alberta. Jason has Alberta Competitive Fly Fishing, each year they hold monthly competitions on lakes and rivers across Alberta. He has been chasing fins his whole life and represente

265 Milwaukee River Fly Fishing, Pete Nicoloff & Joseph Davies

Feb 15th, 2024 1h 15m

This week we visit South East Wisconsin and chat with the team at Milwaukee Fly Fishing. Pete Nicoloff and Joseph Davies offer full service guided trips based near Milwaukee. These guys are chasing Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Trout and more on t

264 Jayce Pidskalney, A Fly Fishing Journey, Broken Tippet Prostaff

Feb 10th, 2024 42m 12s

This week we sit down with Jayce Pidskalney and talk about his fly fishing/ fly tying journey. Jayce is working with the team at Broken Tippet, tying some beauty patterns and chasing some still water hogs in the interior of BC. we talk tunes,

263 The Trout Trust, Jim McLennan, Gary Hanke, Nada Rehman

Jan 13th, 2024 41m 16s

This week we head to Alberta to talk conservation with members of The Trout Trust. We sat down with Jim McLennan, Gary Hanke and Nada Rehman to talk about the organization, its goals, how it came into being and some of the projects they are wo

262 Broken Tippet Fly Tyer Signature Series, Timothy Jenson

Dec 22nd, 2023 49m 43s

Brandon and the team at Broken Tippet Fly Company have created the Fly Tyer Signature Series, partnering with some of the most talented independent fly tyers in the industry. Check out their blog at brokentippet.com this month featuring Timoth

261 Thread selection... a deep dive... Garrett Lesko

Dec 12th, 2023 1h 28m

If you spend a lot of time tying flies this will help you select the perfect thread. The thread selection and best use is probably one of the most import decisions you can make when it comes to time at the bench. Garrett Lesko joins us as w

260 Garrett Lesko, Oregonflytying.com

Nov 25th, 2023 2h 13m

Today we head to Oregon to sit down with Garrett Lesko. Garrett is a passionate custom tyer who spends a lot of time at the tying vise and on the water. We chatted with him from his home in Lebanon Oregon. We do a deep dive on thread selecti

259 Bayne Ryshak, Fly Fishing and Hockey

Nov 18th, 2023 55m 34s

Today we sit down with Bayne Ryshak to chat hockey and fly fishing. Bayne is an instructor at RPM Hockey, and Pacific Rim Hockey Academy. Following his junior hockey he coached the Ridge Meadows Flames for 9 seasons. Bayne also happens to be

258 Nick Mayer, Lincoln, Vermont, Artist, Fly Fisher

Nov 11th, 2023 1h 9m

https://www.nickmayerart.com/use the code FF97 to save 10%Today we head to Lincoln, Vermont to chat with Nick Mayer. Nick is an artist and professional nature illustrator, who is an avid multi species fly fisher and former marine biologist.

257 Matt Kryger, Custom and Commercial Fly Tying

Nov 4th, 2023 1h 9m

Today we spend some time with Matt Kryger... custom and commercial tyer with @thenakedlinebc Matt is Prostaff with Semperfli, Raid Zap, Ahrex Hooks, he ties custom commercial patterns and for Casting Loops Fly and Tackle. We chat about all thi

256 Andrew Kling, r5ive, Fly fishing Inspired Apparel

Oct 28th, 2023 56m 46s

Today we sit down with Andrew Kling of r5ive.com We talk about his fly fishing story, his brand of fly fishing inspired apparel, a bear story, patterns, playlists and plenty more. Fly tying, best days, day jobs and side hustles are all covere

255 Clint Andersen, Blasty's Bugs, A Fly Fishing Story

Oct 21st, 2023 1h 7m

Today we were fortunate to chat with Clint Andersen from the "Still Water Mecca" of Kamloops. Clint has been fly fishing and tying for a very long time. We talked about his many years working for the city of Kamloops, building a skate park, s

254 Ken Woodward, Comp Fly Fishing, Casting Instructor, retired teacher/biologist

Oct 9th, 2023 58m 33s

Today we sit down with Ken Woodward. Ken is based in the Kamloops area, he is a retired biologist and teacher, casting instructor and Assistant Fly Fishing Guide. We talked about the recent Women's World Fly Fishing Championships, life on Tu

253 Gary Lewis, Video Creator, Avid Fly fisher, Film "Happy Place"

Sep 20th, 2023 1h 3m

As we approach 300,000 plays we are grateful today to sit down with Gary Lewis of Calgary Alberta. Gary is living his best life, father of two, video creator and avid fly fisher, he tells us where he gets his passion for spending time on the w

252 C3 Custom Flies and Apparel, Cory and Carlene Crellin

Aug 8th, 2023 1h 8m

This week on the show we head to Prince George, BC to chat with a husband and wife small business team who offer stillwater flies, apparel and wood designs. Carlene and Cory Crellin run C3 Custom Flies and Apparel. We talk fly tying, patterns

251 Bryon Carpenter, Educator, Podcaster, Fly Fisher, Bobber Down

Jul 30th, 2023 1h 9m

Today we had the good fortune to sit down with Bryon Carpenter from Abbotsford BC. Bryon has a Master of Science from The University of Calgary, is a teacher in SD 34, a fellow Podcaster "Fresh Air At Five", Avid stillwater fly fisher and has

250 Sam Dubbeldam West Kelowna BC

Jul 23rd, 2023 54m 36s

Today we sat down with Sam Dubbeldam of West Kelowna BC. Sam is a heavy equipment operator by day, but spends a lot of time with a fly rod on lakes and rivers in the interior of British Columbia. We talked about where his passion for fly fis

249 Carsten Arnold, Fine Art Photographer, Avid Fly Fisher

Jun 24th, 2023 58m 44s

Today we visit with Carsten Arnold of Chilliwack BC. He runs a fine art photography business www.carstenarnold.com/fineart. He is an avid fly fisher and has spent many years capturing the beauty of the outdoors in British Columbia and around

248 Jeremy Dewick, Pacific Rivers Outfitting Company, A Fly Fishing Story

May 27th, 2023 59m 30s

Today we were fortunate enough to sit down with Jeremy Dewick. Jeremy is an extremely passionate fly fisher. He is an avid Steelheader, Trout Junkie, Fly Tyer and Still Water specialist. He works at Pacific Rivers Outfitting in Chilliwack BC

247 Trent and Janelle part 2, DIY Fly Fishing Patagonia style

May 8th, 2023 50m 25s

Today we revisit with Trent and Janelle from the Bum Diary podcast about their recent 5 week trip to Patagonia on a DIY budget. We talk about their recent excursion down south, health challenges, Montana, new jobs, brown trout, rainbows, blue

246 Tania Di Meglio, Owner Stupidfish Apparel

Apr 29th, 2023 54m 42s

Today on the show we sit down with Tania Di Meglio and talk about her upstart brand named Stupidfish. Tania is avid about the outdoors and spends a lot of time on the water. We talked about her fly fishing experience, sturgeon fishing and her

245 Chad St.Amand, Black Pine Creative, Custom Fly Rods

Apr 23rd, 2023 1h 9m

This week we had the pleasure of sitting down with Chad St.Amand of Prince George BC. Chad is the owner of Black Pine Creative. He is crafting one of a kind fly rods, featuring custom grips that are very unique. He also does some film produ

244 Marc Billard, Molokai Bonefish

Apr 15th, 2023 55m 13s

Today we sit down with Marc Billard and talk about his recent fly fishing trip to Molokai in search of large bonefish. Marc and his group select a special destination annually in search of new experiences with fly rod in hand. We talk pattern