Fly Brothers

Send us a textThe Fly Brothers return for session 56. This episode reviews an adventure with family to the western Sierra, Hud's winter grind, and reflections on our year in the water. Fly Brothers are a pair in the coastal west. They enjoy new and old water, a variety of flies , a variety of fish, and good times. Tune in to see where they've been, researching, tying, and what's on their agenda to search. Good drifts and stay tight to the fly friends. 

Send us a textThe Fly Brothers return for session 55 to share their 7 day tuna trip to Baja. Fly Brothers are a pair in the coastal west, who enjoy exploring new water, a variety of flies , a variety of fish, and good times. Tune in to see where they've been, researching, tying, and what's on their agenda to explore. Good drifts and stay tight to the fly friends. 

Send us a Text Message.The Fly Brothers return for session 54 to share their summer Sierra trips, and talk prep for a San Diego tuna trip out of Fisherman's Landing into Pacific waters.  Fly Brothers are a pair out in the coastal west, who enjoy exploring new water, a variety of flies , a variety of fish, and sharing good times. Tune in to see where they've been, researching, tying, and what's next on their agenda to explore. Good drifts and stay tight to the fly friends. I'm 

The Fly Brothers return for session 53 to report on their exploration of new water, the coastal Striped bass bite, and Rainbow trout pursuits during the spring run off.Fly Brothers are a pair out in the coastal west, who enjoy exploring new water, a variety of flies , a variety of fish, and sharing good times. Tune in to see where they've been, researching, tying, and what's next on their agenda to explore. Good drifts and stay tight to the fly friends. 

In session 52, the Fly Brothers return the mic to give updates on their winter pursuits across California waters. Fly Brothers are a pair out in the coastal west, who enjoy exploring new water, a variety of flies , a variety of fish, and sharing good times. Tune in to see where they've been, researching, tying, and what's next on their agenda to explore. Good drifts and stay tight to the fly friends. 

In session 51, the Fly Brothers welcome in the new year reflecting on holiday adventures, surf, and the approaching trips of the year. Thank you to all our fans for your continued support!Fly Brothers are a pair out in the coastal west, who enjoy exploring new water, a variety of flies , a variety of fish, and sharing good times. Tune in to see where they've been, researching, tying, and what's next on their agenda to explore. Good drifts and stay tight to the fly friends. 

In session 50, the Fly Brothers close their fishing expedition to Christmas Island. Also, Hud and B discuss their Fall trips to the Merced river in Yosemite and a kayak pack trip to a secret lake. Fly Brothers are a pair out in the coastal west, who enjoy exploring new water, a variety of flies , a variety of fish, and sharing good times. Tune in to see where they've been, researching, tying, and what's next on their agenda to explore. Good drifts and stay tight to the fly friends. 

The Fly Brothers review days 3 and 4 of their expedition to Christmas Island. Saltwater fishing continues to be ruined for them two they return to the California Surf.Additionally, B lands the Sierra Grand Slam as fall hits the Sierra Nevada, and finds a route to land the Grand Sierra Slam (cutthroat, golden, brookie, rainbow, brown). Fly Brothers are a pair out in the coastal west, who enjoy exploring new water, a variety of flies , a variety of fish, and sharing good times. Tune in to see where they've been, researching, tying, and what's next on their agenda to explore. Good drifts and stay tight to the fly friends. 

The Fly Brothers are back from their expedition to Christmas Island. Saltwater fishing has been ruined for them both. Tune in….Fly Brothers are a pair out in the coastal west, who enjoy exploring, new water, a variety of flies , a variety of fish, and sharing good times. Tune in to see where they've been, researching, tying, and what's next on their agenda to explore. 

In session 47, Hud discusses his continued exploration of honey holes on the Monterey shoreline, while B gives updates on his striped bass hunt and pursuit of large trout on the western slopes of the Sierra. Fly Brothers are a pair of fly bum brothers out west, who enjoy exploring new water, a variety of flies , a variety of fish, and sharing good times. Tune in to see where they've been, what they've been researching, and what's next on their agenda to explore. 

In this session, Hud discusses his continued hot streak surf fishing, while B reviews his return trip to the  legendary Pyramid Lake in Nevada to hunt the cutthroat he missed last trip. Both brothers have been feverish at the vice, fine tuning their patterns, and dialogue about the subtleties of making flies right for a hunt. Fly Brothers are a pair of fly bum brothers out west, who enjoy exploring new water, a variety of flies , a variety of fish, and sharing good times. Tune in to see where they've been, what they've been researching, and what's next on their agenda to explore. Good drifts, and stay tight to the fly friends!

In this session, Hud discusses the increase in striped bass action in the surf as spring kicks off in California, while B reviews his new pursuit of the legendary Pyramid Lake in Nevada.   The Fly Brothers also discuss there the “single hole” challenge in Dunsmuir,  and the  fly tying stand-off they held after a surf season along the Santa Cruz coast. Fly Brothers are a pair of fly bum brothers out west, who enjoy exploring new water, a variety of flies , a variety of fish, and sharing good times. Tune in to see where they've been, what they've been researching, and what's next on their agenda to explore. Good drifts, and stay tight to the fly friends. 

In this session, Hud takes the podcast on a ride to the Fly Fishing Show in Pleasanton, CA, the North State, and the rapidly approaching striped bass season on the Monterey coastline.  The Fly Brothers also discuss there the “single hole” challenge in Dunsmuir,  and the  fly tying stand-off they held after a surf season along the Santa Cruz coast. Fly Brothers are a pair of fly bum brothers out west, who enjoy exploring new water, a variety of flies , a variety of fish, and sharing good times. Tune in to see where they've been, what they've been researching, and what's next on their agenda to explore. Good drifts, and stay tight to the fly friends. 

In their first episode of 2023, the Fly Brothers discuss their winter trips to a snowy upper sac, chocolatey middle Kaweah, and tricky lower kings. Their midge of history segment returns on the town of Dunsmuir, and they review the the recent “bomb cyclone” that's swept the west coast of the northern America's. Fly Brothers are a pair of fly bum brothers out west, who enjoy exploring new water, a variety of flies , a variety of fish, and sharing good times. Tune in to see where they've been, what they've been researching, and what's next on their agenda to explore. Good drifts, and stay tight to the fly friends. 

The Fly Brothers return to discuss their Fall trips to the waters of Monterey County and the western slopes of the upper kings river. Happy Holidays!!!!Fly Brothers are a pair of fly bum brothers out west, who enjoy exploring new water, a variety of flies , a variety of fish, and sharing good times. Tune in to see where they've been, what they've been researching, and what's next on their agenda to explore. 

The Fly Brothers return to the mic to review Hud's trip to Kings Canyon and B's encounters in the surf.Fly Brothers are a pair of fly bum brothers out west, who enjoy exploring new water, a variety of flies , a variety of fish, and sharing good times. Tune in to see where they've been, what they've been researching, and what's next on their agenda to explore. Good drifts and stay tight to the fly friends. 

Hud and B return to debrief their striper hunt in Monterey Bay, their freshwater trip to the southern cascades, and a backpacking trip to the High Sierra.Fly Brothers are a pair of fly bum brothers out west, who enjoy exploring new water, a variety of flies , a variety of fish, and sharing good times. Tune in to see where they've been, what they've been researching, and what's next on their agenda to explore. Good drifts and stay tight to the fly friends. 

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Hud and B return to the mic this week to  review their time on the Upper Sac, Pacific Ocean surf, and new pursuits behind the vice.Fly Brothers are a pair of fly bum brothers out west, who enjoy exploring new water, a variety of flies , a variety of fish, and sharing good times. Tune in to see where they've been, what they've been researching, and what's next on their agenda to explore. Good drifts and stay tight to the fly friends. Check out old and new episodes. 

In this session, B reviews waters north of Truckee, while Hud shares kayak and surf trips to the salt. Fly Brothers are a pair of fly bum brothers out west, who enjoy exploring new water, a variety of flies , a variety of fish, and sharing good times. Tune in to see where they've been, what they've been researching, and what's next on their agenda to explore. Good drifts and stay tight to the fly friends. Check out old and new episodes. 

In this session, Hud and B share another day on the water debriefing  their trip to Sequoia National and their solo trips across California.  Tune in to see where they've been, what they've been researching, and what's next on their agenda to explore. Fly Brothers are a pair of fly bum brothers out west, who enjoy exploring new water, a variety of flies , a variety of fish, and sharing good times.Good drifts and stay tight to the fly friends. Check out prior and new episodes. 

In this session, B shares his time on a kayak pack trip on the western slopes of the Sierra, while Hud reviews his luck fishing some private water on the cusp of Big Sur.  Spring is heating up, and so are adventures for the fly brothers. Tune in to see where they've been and what's next on their agenda to explore. Fly Brothers are a pair of fly bum brothers out west, who enjoy exploring new water, a variety of fly tackle, a variety of fish, and sharing good times.Good drifts and stay tight to the fly friends. Check out prior and new episodes. 

In this session, B shares his time on the upper sac and a mountaineering summit attempt of Mt Hood. While, Hud reviews his plunge into his fly boxes preparing for trips he has planned Fly Brothers are a pair of fly bum brothers out west, who enjoy exploring new water, a variety of tackle, a variety of fish, and sharing good times.Good drifts and stay tight to the fly friends. Check out prior and new episodes. 

Hud and B return to the mic and vice to debrief their recent trip together on the lower kings.Fly Brothers are a pair of fly bum brothers out west, who enjoy exploring new water, new tackle, hunting a variety of fish, and sharing good times.Good drifts and stay tight to the fly friends. Check us out. 

Hud and B get together to discuss Hud's creative pursuits on the vice and B's recent trip to the western slopes of the Sierra.Fly Brothers are a pair of fly bum brothers out west, who enjoy exploring new water, new tackle, hunting a variety of fish, and sharing good times.Good drifts and stay tight to the fly friends. Check us out. 

Hud and B get together to share trips and catch up on all their pursuits in fly fishing. A classic “hang” podcast. Fly Brothers are a pair of fly bum brothers out west, who enjoy exploring new water, new tackle, hunting a variety of fish, and sharing good times.Good drifts and stay tight to the fly friends. Check us out. 

Hud and B join up to talk about recent challenges in their salt and freshwater trips. Their conversation leads them to the  vulnerabilities and loss of small fly shops, exploring the “Kill the Bill” movement in Florida, and attempts by companies to mine near Hot Creek in California's Eastern Sierra. Fly Brothers are a pair of fly bum brothers out west, who enjoy exploring new water, new tackle, hunting a variety of fish, and sharing good times.Good drifts and stay tight to the fly friends. Check us out. 

 Hud and B come back together to share trips to the Big Sur,  Merced River, and Pacific Ocean  systems. Additional conversation brings them to new fly tying pursuits,  invasive water species, a midge of Sierra history, euro blind sets, and tenkara fishing in winter low flows. Fly Brothers are a pair of fly bum brothers out west, who enjoy exploring new water, new tackle, hunting a variety of fish, and sharing good times.Good drifts and stay tight to the fly friends. Check us out. 

In session 29, Hud shares new quests to the Carmel River, while B talks about his hot and cold streak at the King River.  Additional conversation hooks them into fly fishing ethics, debates on vest or packs, and legislation presently trying to fund and preserve water systems. Fly Brothers are a pair of fly bum brothers out west, who enjoy exploring new water, new tackle, hunting a variety of fish, and sharing good times.Good drifts and stay tight to the fly friends. Tune in.

We're back after a holiday break to discuss a recent trip  to the Upper Sac and plans for  Pyramid Lake. We review a midge of history about Pyramid Lake, opening a discussion about the upsides and downsides to dams and hatcheries with the presenting water crisis in California. We close our meeting reflecting on an article from Hatch Magazine and relate its content to our year on the water. Fly Brothers are a pair of fly bum brothers out west, who enjoy exploring new water, new tackle, hunting a variety of fish, and sharing good times.Good drifts and stay tight to the fly friends. Tune in.

This session, B reviews a broken paddle kayak pack trip, while Hud discussion trips to the Monterey Salt. Fly Brothers are a pair of fly bum brothers out west, who enjoy exploring new water, new tackle, hunting a variety of fish, and sharing good times.Good drifts and stay tight to the fly friends. Tune in.

Hud shares his recent kayak trip for rock fish and his return to scuba diving Monterey bay. B returns to the lake of his personal best trout to check the fall bite. He runs into a new species, a host of roaming wildlife, and an unexpected capsized canoe. Fly Brothers are a pair of fly bum brothers out west, who enjoy exploring new water, new tackle, hunting a variety of fish, and sharing good times.Good drifts and stay tight to the fly friends. Tune in.

Hud and B debrief their tuna expedition in San Diego.  Fly Brothers are a pair of fly bum brothers out west, who enjoy exploring new water, new tackle, hunting a variety of fish, and sharing good times.Good drifts and stay tight to the fly friends. Tune in. 

Hud and B discuss their thoughts on an upcoming saltwater trip out of San Diego. Tuna venture!Fly Brothers are a pair of fly bum brothers out west, who enjoy exploring new water, new tackle, hunting a variety of fish, and sharing good times.Good drifts and stay tight to the fly friends. Tune in. 

In this session, Hud reviews his recent trips to the salt, while B shares his exploration of high lakes in the Cathedral Range of Yosemite.  They explore recent news from the mountain, and return to last sessions topics to provide their research on condor and poaching. The session closes with a midge of history on Joe Walker and William Brewer. Fly Brothers are a pair of fly bum brothers out west, who enjoy exploring new water, hunting a variety of fish, and good times.Good drifts and stay tight to the fly friends. Tune in 

Hud and B share recent days on the water, thoughts on news from the trail, and new flies in our digital shop. Fly Brothers is a pair of fly bum brothers out west, who enjoy exploring new water, hunting a variety of fish, and good times.Good drifts and stay tight to the fly friends. Tune in. 

In this session, Hud and B debrief their recent trip  to the Central High Sierra. They traveled 40-50 miles, most off trail, hunted for Golden's on the fly, and ran into some crazy weather. Tune in to hear their adventure. 

In session 20, Hud and B prepare for their approaching Sierra trip.  They return to a their midge of history  section with continued interest in Jed Smith,  Cajon Pass, and Joe Walkers traverse into Yosemite. We close reviewing Leave No Trace principles to prepare for an ethical outing over the next week. Tune in. 

This session, Hud and B share their recent trips, revisit questions about safe passage thru a wild fire, and explore more Sierra Nevada history in the stories of Stephen Powers and Jedediah Smith.Tune in.  

We share this session with Ireland and Wyatt. A couple who fly fish freshwater rivers and creeks in the Monterey region for steelhead. After some local intel on the water, they tell tales about weekend warrior trips across California and Nevada for rainbows and lahontan cutthroat. We close sharing our thoughts about how new anglers (us) can approach a growing sport. Tune in to hear Wyatt, Ireland, and the Fly Brothers. 

We start our session with a guest, our sister, Hannah Facchini.  She shares her experience fishing at a local golf course on a Tenkara rod and encourages women to join the sport of fly fishing. Later in the conversation, Hud shares his recent recon trip to the Big Sur River, while B challenges Hud to a fly standoff in our next High Sierra trip.  Tune in!

The Fly Brothers welcome a long time friend Jason Rojas to the podcast. We discuss Jason’s history fishing in domestic and international waters, his growing passion for fly fishing, and his take on backcountry travel. The session closes with B’s recent catch of his personal best trout, Hud’s discovery of a recent article about fossils found in the CA foothills, and the wonder we have for the ever changing history of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Join us. 

Session 15 explores the skill of adaptability in mountain recreation, recent success at the fly shop, and research and development flies for upcoming High Sierra trips. Check our flies out at...https://www.etsy.com/shop/FacchiniFlyCo Good drifts, stay tight to the fly.  

Session 14 covers B’s recent alpine adventure to the summit of Mt. Shasta, while Hud hit the Pacific in his kayak in search of lingcod, rockfish, and striper. Tune in to the Fly Brothers Podcast.   

In this session, Hud retells his recent catch and cook of a 27in striper from the surf, while B shares his weekend push to Alta Peak in Sequoia National Park.The fly brothers share their upcoming plan to fish the Carmel region and seek the summit of MT Shasta. We found ourselves ending early and restarting as we had more to share. Tune in to the end.  

In this session, we review our recent trip to the Guadalupe River in Texas, and share how fishing new water is challenging, adventurous, and rewarding. Tune in. 

In this session, Hud talks about his success during the first week of the rockfish opener and how he likes to prepare and cook rockfish. B shares his upcoming trip into the backcountry snow to Pear Lake in Sequoia National Park to continue preparing for Shasta. We find our way into a previous trip to the North Fork of Big Pine and the beauty of the Palisades range in the Sierra Nevada.  Tune in. 

In this session we discuss recent trips, new patterns, and find our way onto backpacking gear,  upcoming trips in Texas, the Sierra, and a fall trip out of San Diego.  Tune in. 

In this episode we explore our mindset on the trail before and during long treks. We review  our recent fly pursuits, trips to the upper Kings River, the middle fork of the Kaweah River, and upcoming plan for the Striper run into the surf. Tune in.  

In this episode we talk about our recent trips to the salt, lower Kings River, and Sequoia National Park. We recap our first multi day expedition into Yosemite National Park back in 2015,  and the mistakes we made from our minimal experience in the backcountry.

In this episode we discuss past and upcoming backcountry trips, our minimalist fishing gear  on the trail, and find humor in our mistakes.  Tune in.