Fly Fishing Consultant Podcast

Peter Kaminsky joins Rob to talk about his experiences with travel, cuisine, and the great outdoors. Currently, Peter is in Argentina, where he is in search of golden dorado and the finest steak in the southern hemisphere. Rob and Peter delve into the philosophy of catch and release in fly fishing, the delicate yet forceful strike of a dry fly, and the incredible fishing opportunities near New York City. In the latter part of the interview, they discuss Peter's latest book. Produced by Jason Reif Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Daskiewich claims that steelhead in the Great Lakes tributaries of New York consume green caddis nymphs. Once he persuades Rob that this is indeed true, they delve into various topics related to physical geography and fishing in the Tug Hill Plateau and the Adirondacks. Scott is affiliated with the Native Fish Coalition and talks about conservation initiatives aimed at restoring the Adirondack lacustrine brook trout population. The conversation will eventually shift to sandwiches as Scott talks about the local Cuban-style sandwich. Will this convince you to try green rock worm imitations for steelies? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 400 Rob makes an international call to England for the most recent interview. Musician Craig Joiner takes a seat at the microphone to talk about music and fishing. Craig is no novice at the microphone; in 1987, his band Romeo's Daughter signed with Jive Records and released their first album the following year. Craig's music has appeared in blockbuster films such as Jack Reacher and has been covered by artists like Heart and Eddie Money. He has recently made an appearance on the BBC weekend morning program. When he's not performing, you can find Craig along England's renowned chalk streams. However, the streams are currently facing some challenges. Raw sewage has been permitted to enter the once pristine waterways. You'll learn about this and more as Rob chats with Craig.   Wild Trout Trust Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg DeMars joins the show from the Lonestar State to discuss his new book and all things Texas.  Regular podcast listeners will know Rob as an avid urban angler. He guides and fishes on his days off in and around Northern Virginia. He hopes to find out similarities and differences in their respective fishing locations. Gregs book Urban Fly Fishing Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), your ultimate guide to hidden fishing streams in the heart of the bustling Metroplex is full of information from where and when to fish, what to bring, fly choice, geology, places to eat, and music suggestions. Rob has loads of questions about fishing the DFW area, Texas culture, and international travel. Greg treats listeners to some unique facts about freshwater drum, the only ‘natural' lake in Texas, and fossils.  Be sure to ask your local fly shop if they carry the book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The second installment of Rob's chat with Joe Jackson and Jeff Rowley. Jeff's webcam activates, allowing the guys to engage in a face-to-face conversation. Their dialogue shifts smoothly from discussions about fishing and tying to a variety of other subjects. Joe initiates a conversation about the different superhero abilities that could enhance his fishing skills, as well as topics like tiny flies, and road trips. Rob intends to take Joe out for shad and snakehead when he visits the DC Metro area in the near future. He will be voluntold to sit down at the drum kit to jam with Caitlin and friends. Don't forget to catch Joe and Jeff on Instagram every Thursday evening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Jackson (nom de plume is Sgt. BassFisher. No pun intended) returns to join Rob for his second episode. They first crossed paths at The Fly Fishing Show prior to the pandemic, and shortly after that encounter, Joe was featured on the show. You can listen to that previous episode below. In Rob's kitchen, there's a realistic deer hair hummingbird fly crafted by Joe, which is displayed in the mouth of a mounted sailfish. A sculpted work of art.  This guy creates some wild designs with deer hair. His latest creation is Yoshi.  Despite having numerous questions about Joe's journey over the years, his whereabouts, galivants, recent escapades, trends in fly tying, the companies he collaborates with, and more, those queries went unasked. Instead, Rob and Joe dive into a series of amusing tangents. What exactly is the Hard Mono Foundation? About thirty minutes into the recording, out of the blue, Joe chose to give his friend Jeff Rowley a call on Zoom, leading the conversation to spiral into further hilarity. We hope you enjoyed this episode, as the next one features more of Joe and Jeff sharing stories and discussing fly tying techniques using deer hair. Joe's First Interview iTunes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. James Suleski joins Rob to discuss his passion for fly fishing at night. This is the doctor's third appearance on the show. He is in his car on his way home from a long day of treating maladies. In this episode you will learn about the solitude of fishing at night. James explains his three tenants for tying flies for night fishing, why you should avoid everyone on and around the river at night, and why you should target multi species of fish amongst warm and cold waters. Be sure to wear eye protection and know where to find the closest 24 hour diner. Do you have plans for when you eventually hook a bat?  Opening Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the 16th year of The Fly Fishing Consultant Podcast. Rob, Misty, and Producer Jason embarked on a day excursion to The Gunpowder River located near Baltimore, Maryland. The climate was chilly and arid, featuring a predominantly clear sky. Their objective was to locate trout that were rising to insects and aim for those fish using a selection of dry flies. This marks the first occasion for Rob and Jason to fish this renowned river. Throughout his many years of fly fishing, Rob has never expressed interest in this specific river. Tune in as he shares stories about breakfast at Misty's, finding Jason at the river, galavanting through the woods, and the lunch spot they found after navigating over boulders all morning. Freestone Productions Transformative Travel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meteorologist Matt DiNardo has been passionate about fishing and weather for as long as he can remember. Together with Rob, they delve into the realms of weather and fishing, exploring whether Matt's weather knowledge gives him a fishing edge. They recount tales from their excursions to the Salmon River over the last three decades and discuss how the impact of lake-effect weather has evolved during that time. Aside from his responsibilities as a meteorologist, Matt also hosts "Off the Hook with Matty D," a segment of WRIC NOW's live streamed content. Matt's Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Catalogs have been a major source of fly fishing information for Rob since he picked up his first fly rod. Orvis has ended its fly fishing catalog production which is a major loss to older fly anglers. Rob discusses the history of the mail order catalog and talks about the death of the fly fishing catalogs. The fly fishing catalog has been a staple in the fly fishing industry for over a century and very few companies still produce these tangible packets of information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Producer Jason finishes out his annual steelhead trip which leaves Rob all by his lonesome. Follow along as the weather warms and Rob and Producer Jason fish their last day together. They ended fishing on Monday afternoon which led Jason to pack and head home and Rob to tie several black stonefly and egg patterns for the next day. Having a 'confidence fly' that you believe in will do you mighty good when fishing for lake run steelhead. The fish could be eating anything flowing past them and all you need is one good cast with the fly you believe in. Will Rob connect to more fish on his last day before he drives south? Find out in this final road trip episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Rob as he heads north from Harper's Ferry to join Producer Jason in Altmar, New York in November 2024. It has been a dry year and the river is the lowest in years. The guys discuss strategies and tactics for fishing low water, shore lunches full of nitrates, and the horrible smell of rotting salmon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Producer Jason chronicles his trip up to the Salmon River and his first day of fishing. Along the way, he discusses fishing buddies of all kinds, whether they be people, places or things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob's introduction to fly fishing literature started with a copy of Sex, Death, And Fly Fishing while on vacation in The Galápagos Islands during the summer of 1993. The writings of John Gierach inspired Rob to pursue a lifetime of trout fishing, fly tying, travelling to Colorado, writing, and telling stories. Rob wanted to be a trout bum before he could drive a car. Rob talks about his fondness for Gierach's work and his inspiration which led Rob to talk into a microphone instead of tap stories onto a keyboard. John's life of trout fishing ended in October 2024. His voice will be missed by the entire fishing community. Thankfully his words will last forever on paper. Be sure to read his collected works, short stories, periodical contributions from the past four decades. I will always think of him when I hear the bagpipes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob and Caitlin drove the Xterra north to New York for a wedding over the Labor Day weekend. This was a destination wedding that happened to be on one of the most famous trout streams in the world. Rob has read about this fishery since childhood. This is his first time visiting the Hancock area and fishing the Upper Delaware River. This section of the river is a tailwater and begins a few miles above the resort in the town of Deposit. The water flows cool, clear, and constant throughout the year. Emerald green and slow, the water speed is controlled by the dam release upstream. The West Branch Angler and Resort were excellent hosts. The food, hospitality, and fire pit are unmatched. Rob plans on casting dries to rising fish, stripping streamers for big bad browns, and wiggle mice patterns across the riffles at dusk. Listen as Rob explores the river and its surroundings. He sneaks out of the wedding reception to fish. Be sure to contact Josh for casting lessons. Produced by Jason Reif Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Duda is a Midwesterner turned west coaster. He describes writing as the only thing he can do. Currently, Steve is Head of Fish Tales at Patagonia. His work has appeared in numerous magazines, websites, and newspapers. Anglers know him as the former editor of The Fly Fish Journal. His new book titled River Songs is his first ‘solo album' that consists of short stories from his travels and observations. The book is full of history, science, nature, and anecdotes. In this episode we learn about Steve's youth as a sports fan, angler, and writer. The conversation was indented to focus on his book, however, these guys went off course quickly. Steve discusses his disdain for the semi-colon and farmed raised salmon. He tells stories about pranking his fising buddies, the ability to smell a school of fish moving in, and wild vs hatchery steelhead in the Pacific and Great Lakes. This podcast wouldn't be right if the conversation didn't lead to sandwiches. Don't be the person that catches the last wild steelhead.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You will need a sea lamprey and a ten pound bowling ball for this episode. Rob was inspired to dedicate an entire podcast episode about lamprey after reading Cory Brant‘s Great Lakes Sea Lamprey: The 70 Year War on a Biological Invader. These bizarre fish would not have a full podcast episode dedicated to them, however their presence in the Great Lakes effects anglers across all the lakes. Rob sent out a few emails and was directed to Greg McClinchey at the Great Lakes Fisheries Commission (GLFC). Greg is the GLFC Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs. Rob and Greg talk all things sea lamprey from the fossil record to current day. Sea lamprey are freakishly odd creatures that have remained mostly unchanged for the past several millions years. Learn what happens when they entered a new ecosystem and how their voracious appetite relates to you as an angler. Sea Lamprey In Occoquan River | Channel 9 News DC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boat ramps can be intimidating, especially on a busy day. Rowing on a crowded river or a river with obstacles can be nerve racking. Do you really need to bring complete picnic lunch with you for a half day trip? Rob has been there, done that, and seen a few things over the years. This is his list of boat ramp and drift boat fly fishing things to think about before your next trip. Rob covers a few do's and don'ts for boat ramps to make you and your guide a little less stressed. The first part of the podcast covers putting the boat in and loading gear. Now that you are in thew water Rob then discusses rowing etiquette. How not to piss off other boaters and anglers. He further talks about what to pack ahead of time, casting from a drift boat, and landing fish. He finishes with miscellaneous information and a few stories mixed in. Remember to help where help is needed, use the bathroom before you arrive at the ramp, don't stand in the middle of the river when a dozen drift boats are about to come through, and always have dry toilet paper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Hardie is a freshman at Allegheny College. Before he moved into the dorm he was winning gold at The 21st annual FIPS-Mouche Cortland World Youth Fly Fishing Championship was held in Vyssi Brod from August 11th through August 17th, 2024. Rob checks in with Justin to find out how he started fly fishing, how he found out about competitive fishing aka "comp fishing", and the intricacies of a fly fishing competition. In this episode you will learn about Czech cuisine, pocket water strategies, the Team USA mentors, and why casting is more important than fishing techniques. Justin is working on the life balance between college classes, tennis, and trying to find the fishiest spots near his college. He has accomplished a lot in a few short years and this episode is all about his story. USA Youth Fly Fishing Team Kelly Gallup on Euro Nymphing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob joins his girlfriend's family for a road trip to her aunt's house near Myrtle Beach, SC. Of course he brings his fishing gear as any travel near water requires fishing. Unsure of what to expect, he searches Google Earth for fishy places along the Atlantic Ocean and Inner Coastal. There is not much online about fly fishing locations in this area. Listen as Rob describes his packing list and gear for the unknown, stops at an outdoor store on the way down, and what he encounters in North Myrtle Beach. What he does encounter is quite the opposite lifestyle and scene from his Northern Virginia life just outside the Beltway. Caitlin's cousins from California join in on the fishing fun and there is a story about opossum hunting in New Jersey at night Intro Music Google Map Pin Donate to Sea Haven Produced by Professor Producer Jason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gregg Rockett visits the Fly Fishing Consultant studios to share anecdotes from his past careers in hospitality and his rewarding life of fishing in retirement. Gregg learned the art of fly fishing across the pond. His fly fishing has led to a special fondness for blue lining and brook trout. Although he has extensively studied Virginia brook trout, he's struggled to find similar literature on brook trout from New Jersey. In this episode, Gregg takes us on a tour of his fly fishing adventures, including fishing in English lochs and recent trips for a galivant in New Jersey.  Gregg has two blogs, "The Trout Bandit" and "The Rockettman." Don't miss Gregg's fly fishing escapades on Instagram.  Episode Note: Rob's mic was not set up for two people, which means Gregg's volume is a bit lower than usual. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob met Vic on a tributary of New York's Salmon River in March of 2024. Vic is a retired lawyer. He lives with his wife in her home town not far from some amazing New York angling opportunities. While Vic strung up his rod he and Rob struck up a conversation and Rob instantly knew this was going to be a future podcast. Part one of the episode is Vic Kopnitsky telling Rob about his life growing up around fishing and the changes to Pennsylvania and Lake Erie since his childhood. Vic covers the extinction of the Blue Pike and the introduction of the Pacific Salmon. He likes to fish for steelhead with dry flies. Part two of the show is about Vic's passion for catching western native trout. Its truly amazing how a brief encounter on a dirt road in the middle of the woods can lead to a fascinating conversation about fly fishing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Curtis Knight has worked for CalTrout since 2000, he is currently their Executive Director. He has been working on removal of obsolete dams along the Klamath River which will open up fish passage to over 400 miles of potential spawning and rearing habitat. In this episode you will learn about the Klamath dams and their history and why the dams need to be removed. You will hear about Mcloud river fishing and why the trout there do not eat dries. Curtis talks about water rights for major California cities, the native tribes around Mt. Shasta, and the different strains of fish that enter the river throughout the year.  From CalTrout:Project DescriptionKlamath Dam removal stands out as one of the most promising salmon recovery opportunities in the history of California Trout. Since 1917, the four Klamath Dams have blocked access to hundreds of miles of salmon and steelhead productive habitat. It has diminished the productivity of the Klamath River and its tributaries, blocked spawning grounds, and blocked off cold source water. Beyond loss of habitat, Iron Gate Dam now serves as a giant heat sink that creates water quality problems, including toxic algae blooms. The decommissioning and removal of the Klamath Dams not only makes economic sense, but would greatly benefit the Klamath-origin salmon fisheries and all other Klamath Basin public resources that have been adversely affected by these dams over the past century. CalTrout is working with more than 20 conservation partners and tribes to facilitate a FERC license transfer to KRRC followed by the removal of the four dams and restoration of the river. Support this podcast Produced by Jason Reif Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob recorded his June 6, 2024 talk at his local Trout Unlimited chapter. The subject was urban fishing in Northern Virginia. Locations were chosen based on their unconventional locations. Three locations are next to sewage treat meant plants. One spot is an urban waterfront along the Potomac, another is a tidal creek you wouldn't notice without Google Maps. Rob talks about each location, the gear required, the season to fish, flies to use, and where to grab lunch after. You might want to wear running shoes just incase the man chases you out. Be sure to let loved ones know where you are fishing just incase you decide to fish a swamp with unexploded WWII ordinances. It wasn't until the talk was over that Rob figured out where he should have placed the microphone. Apologies for sound quality on this one. Turn your volume UP. Rob hopes to see you at the Black Pumas show at Wolf Trap on July 28 Flies mentioned in this episode. Produced by Jason Reif. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author and electrical engineer Tim Schulz joins Rob for this informative episode. Our first podcast interview about Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Tim live's in the snowiest part of Michigan, on a peninsula, surrounded by fish. The first half of the episode is Tim's stories of fishing his unique home waters which include numerous species including lake-run migratory brook trout. Part two is all about Tim and his writing. He has a new book out about his introduction to fly fishing in Montana and the trout bum life out west. This is a sodium free podcast as Tim has not yet had a chance to fish salt water. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob takes a deep dive into the life history of the cutthroat trout. This episode contains everything you need to know about cutthroats except how to catch them. You do not need to be an angler to enjoy this episode. Rob starts off with introducing new terminoogy and then dives deep into the confusing taxonomy of these fish. The podcast continues with the history, physical description, and range/geographic distribution of these fish across the western states. You will learn about their preferred habitats, diet/feeding, reproduction/lifecycle and their economic importance. The episode ends with some conservation notes and miscellaneous information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob and Caitlin venture to the Salmon River of New York for a few days of rest, relaxation, and drop back steelhead. This is their travelogue. They stop in Binghampton on the way up for Caitlin to record a few songs at Business District Recording. There are other non-fishing adventures in this trip. They enjoy some legendary food, epic winds, and meet up with Rob's cousin. What exactly is a drop back steelhead? Rob is going to figure this out while he swings flies, talks to guides, and chats on the river. Shout out to Mike From Reading. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Allen Rupp is Rob's new favorite fly tyer. Allen's Fly On The Water specializes in custom hand tied flies. coldwater, warmwater or saltwater. He ties the flies fish want. Allen is the most meticulous fly tying guest on this podcast. His standards for hooks, scissors, vises, and feathers will change how you tie flies. Rob is a bit dismayed that Allen can tie all of these flies, dye materials, and store it all in a tiny Manhattan apartment. We'll learn about the Near Nuff Crayfish, weed guards, pizza by the slice, and stripers in the city in this informative podcast episode. Be sure to take notes on hook models, scissor brands, and thread models.  Produced by Jason Reif. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob speaks with Ralph Valle from The Maryland Fly Fishing Show. The Maryland Fly Fishing and Collectible Tackle Show is one of the East coast's premier shows. It will be held Saturday, March 23, 2024. This event unites fishing aficionados from the mid-Atlantic region with top tier fly-fishing vendors for a day filled with gear exploration, sales, expert fly-tying demonstrations, insightful seminars, enriching clinics, and engaging conversations. Rob and Ralph discuss the history of the show, the vendors, what to expect inside, and where to grab a crab cake. There is some snakehead and trout talk mixed in with Rob's embarrassment at always having a scheduling conflict on the day of the show. Be sure to check in with past podcast guests while there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob first came across the work of Dr. Jacob Katz in the book Upstream by Langdon Cook. The chapter was titled “Make Way for the Floodplain Fatties”. Cook detailed research by CalTrout that showed salmon grew larger when feeding in flooded rice fields along the Sacramento Delta. Jacob Katz holds a PH.D. in ecology at the UC Davis Center for Watershed Sciences. He currently directs CalTrout's Central California region where his work focuses on redesigning California's antiquated water infrastructure. The Nigiri Project mission is to “Scientifically demonstrate that productivity created by shallow inundation of floodplains is foundational to supporting self-sustaining populations of fish and wildlife in the Central Valley.” Rob and Dr. Katz discuss all things salmon living in an altered environment along the California coast. They talk everything from conservation, geology, and tacos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julie Mattson was born and raised in Montana. At the age of ten, Julie met Joan Wulff, and her life in fly fishing began. Julie has guided in Montana and Alaska. She currently lives and guides near Beavers Bend State Park and Broken Bow, Oklahoma, on the beautiful Lower Mountain Fork River. We'll hear stories from Julie's life as a guide, competitive angler, and dubbing addict. She talks about snakes, bears, and tarantulas that she's encountered while guiding. This is Rob's first full interview with Julie as she appeared on the Virginia Fly Fishing And Wine Festival episode this year. She will be back on the show soon.  Produced by Jason Reif  Support This Podcast and buy your 2024 Brood XIX and XIII Cicadas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Rosenbauer joins Rob to discuss fly fishing for bonefish. Tom has worked for Orvis for several decades. Be sure to click the link on his name for his biography. Rob jumps right into bonefish talk and skips over Tom's background. Tom has numerous contributions to the world of fly fishing. Rob forgot to ask him about introducing bead head flies to America. While at Orvis Tom has authored numerous books, created legendary fly patterns, hosted hundreds of podcast episodes, and shared his passion for the outdoors to the universe. This episode is dedicated to Tom sharing what he has learned over these years about fly fishing for bonefish. Rob and Tom discuss fly weight, casting in the wind, preferred methods for stalking bonefish, locations of the biggest fish, Tom's inaugural bonefish trip, conservation issues, and why you should always bring your own flies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live from the 23rd Annual Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival. The Virginia Fly Fishing Festival is the largest event of its kind in the country and attracts fly anglers from across the United States and the Mid-Atlantic in particular. Nowhere else can anglers learn about the quiet sport in such a beginner-friendly environment. Our unique event combines fine wine tasting, microbrewery beer, and everything you ever wanted to know about fly fishing but were afraid to ask. Rob and his girlfriend walk the floor of the Farm Bureau Building at Meadow Event Park located a few miles north of Richmond, Virginia. Listen as he interviews friends new and old, some live nearby and others as far away as New Mexico. This episode is full of fly tyers, guides, non-profits, and artists. See a list of most guests below: Norvise USA Women's Fly Fishing Team Reel Recovery Mike Heck's Trout Guides Fly Fishers International-Chesapeake Council Eagles Nest Fly Shack & Lodge George Sabol Meg Davies Design Current Culture Fly Shop Beau Beasley Katie and John Demuth Braden Miller Trout Routes Produced by Jason Reif  Support This Podcast and buy your 2024 Brood XIX and XIII Cicadas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is that fish tungsten worthy? Are you willing to lose ten dollars worth of beads to catch that trout? Which bead to use for spring creeks? Which bead do you need for plunge pools? Rob breaks down the different reasons to weight your flies and the methods used. This episode covers cones and beads to putty and dumbells. You will learn what they are made from, their mass, and current market price. Some are lightweight while others are extremely heavy. Additionally, Rob tells the story from his college days about how he obtained his office's wooden bookshelf. This podcast is for fly tiers and those that aren't sure what wet flies to purchase based on the water they will fish. Be sure to rate this podcast on iTunes and give it five stars.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The end of 2023 is a few weeks away and Rob has some suggestions on gear and items for gifts for yourself or others. A listener sends in a net endorsement. Rob breaks his list down into 'small items', those under $100 and 'big items' that cost a bit more. Please contact Rob for any questions on the brands or items. Use code 'snowhite' at Turtlebox. Produced by Jason Reif  Support This Podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part three of this year's steelhead trip. Rob recounts the events of his excursion north to the Salmon River of New York. He discusses the tactics used, the decisions made, the large and small flies tied, and the ups and downs of the trip. Rob further discusses the oddities of the Salmon River fishery and the the reason people drive there for steelhead. The episode branches off into gear reviews of what worked and what didn't which will be a prelude to the 2023 Gear Guide podcast following this episode. Part 3 takes you through life and thoughts on fishing after a steelhead road trip. Produced by Jason Reif  Support This Podcast  PURCHASE A SOLO STOVE WITH THIS LINK TO HELP SUPPORT ROB'S SMALL BUSINESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part two of this year's steelhead trip. The annual fall migration to New York's Salmon River. Rob meets Producer Jason in Pulaski, New York for a weekend of steelhead fishing. Rob discusses his fly choices and what has been working, the types of water the fish are hiding in, and serious case of the meatloaf sweats. Rob and Jason host some friends from Maine for an interview and experience their first snow of the year. Be sure to call your local fly shop and ask if they have ingredients to make crystal meth. Part 2 takes you through Sunday after noon through Tuesday evening. Produced by Jason Reif  Support This Podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part one of this year's steelhead trip. The annual fall migration to New York's Salmon River. Rob meets Producer Jason in Pulaski, New York for a weekend of steelhead fishing. This is Jason's first time back to the river since the pandemic. Listen as Rob recounts the weekend's events from the packing and preparing for the trip to stream updates and interviews. They meet friends old and new on the water and at the hotel restaurant. Rob has a few new fly patterns and gear to try this year. Be sure to call your local fly shop and ask if they have ingredients to make crystal meth. Part 1 takes you through the preparation process through fishing Friday afternoon, all day Saturday, and half of Sunday. Produced by Jason Reif  Support This Podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob invited John Fall to discuss the Legends of The Fly tournament on this latest episode of The Fly Fishing Consultant Podcast. Rob and John discuss the history of the tournament, attendees, legends, beneficiaries, and the itinerary for the tournament. You'll get a chance to bid on a bottle of ‘Pappy 23. Now that I have your attention, Legends of the Fly “was conceived in 2013, as a way to raise awareness about fly fishing in Virginia, to increase participation in the sport, celebrate our fly fishing culture, and motivate our tribe to have fun while making a lasting and positive impact on the fishery. Legends of The Fly strive to strengthen the catch and release ethic to support fishery conservation. In addition, Legends of the Fly is designed to raise funds for charities that have real social and environmental value. Produced by Jason Reif  Support This Podcast - purchase one of a kind flies tied by Rob. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob invited Mike Heck on the show to discuss all things spring creek trout. Rob first met Mike in 1999 during a Saturday morning talk at Orvis Tysons. You have heard Mike on a variety of podcast episodes throughout the years from special events. This is his fully dedicated episode. Mike is a busy dude in South Central Pennsylvania. He is a full time guide. He authors articles and wrote a book. He ties flies commercially and can be found in the Beaver Creek location of Precision Fly. His flies are unique and have only what they need to fool the salmonid denizens of his local cold waters. This episode is full of Mike's lifetime of experience on the water and information that is relatable to spring creeks all over the planet. We discuss all of this and more in a fun episode. Produced by Jason Reif  Support This Podcast  Mike's Book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The DC Metro area has been in a drought for months. The Potomac River has been at the lowest levels in years. The gauge at Little Falls recently reported a low of 2.4'. Rob decided to take advantage of the low water to explore a low dam that is normally submerged. He and his friend Dan followed the shoreline right up to the dam. The water was extremely low, the wind was howling, and the smallies were biting. Dan temporarily lost his had in the wind. He was able to fish that out. However, if you find the tip top to an Orvis TLS rod along this stretch please let us know. Rob interviewed on the news. Kayak incident report from a drowning the day before. Produced by Jason Reif  Support This Podcast - purchase one of a kind flies tied by Rob. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob met a disciple of Wooly Bugged on the Salmon River of New York in 2022. He did some research online and invited the founder of Woolly Bugged onto the podcast to learn more. Michael Evanko has been documenting his life in fly fishing for the past decade on blogs, YouTube, and social media. In this episode Michael and Rob discuss the learning curve for fishing great lakes migratory salmonids. They transition from lake run behemoths to blue lined brook trout. The story of Pennsylvania's lanternflies is introduced, and the conversation turns to road trip sandwiches.  Produced by Jason Reif  Support This Podcast - purchase one of a kind flies tied by Rob. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Rob tells stories about the various boat's he has owned over the years and the evolution of personal watercraft for fly fishing. This is Rob's life with boats from what he has owned, been given, found, bought, upgraded, and destroyed. The podcast is interrupted by a caller and they discuss the tough fishing conditions from this summer. Rob introduces us to his newest boat and talks about his plans to fish local spots. What is your favorite type of boat to cast from? Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast - purchase one of a kind flies tied by Rob. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob returns to a very private quarry somewhere outside Washington D.C in search of stillwater smallmouth. The deep, cold water is full of fish, submerged trees, and abandoned mining equipment. Listen as Rob packs gear that he didn't have the last time he visited this unique body of water. He tries a variety of flies and talks about hooking into some truly amazing fish. There's a quick visit to the upper Potomac River, impromptu fly tying, and a reminder to wear your life jacket.  Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast - if you purchase flies be sure to mention you heard about them on the podcast Use code SNOWHITE at TurtleBox for 10% 0ff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RJ Hosking is the chief executive officer of RareWaters. He is an industry leader that has worked formerly within the outdoor and experiential industries with Patagonia, Zamp Solar, Dometic Outdoor, and Airbnb. Rob catches up with RJ near the shore in Ventura, California. RJ starts off the conversation with his life and career in the outdoors and then transitions to RareWaters.  RJ discusses the three types of properties available for booking and explains how these are private properties with unfished waters. The company is not buying up properties and making the waters private. The land is already privately owned, and the owners can make some side money while anglers camp and fish or stay at an existing building. You can call their customer service to help you decide which property fits your plans. The local fly shops have a heads up to expect you so don't be shy.  Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast - if you purchase flies be sure to mention you heard about them on the podcast Use code SNOWHITE at TurtleBox for 10% 0ff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob discusses common mistakes made by novices at the vise - specifically those at a fly tying classes. Some of the most common mistakes are not holding the bobbin correctly, purchasing the wrong materials, and tying feathers in backwards. You will learn something new whether you are a life long fly tyer or someone thinking about taking up the hobby. We hope you enjoy this episode full of tips and suggestions from someone that teaches fly tying in a dimly lit bar. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast - if you purchase flies be sure to mention you heard about them on the podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob interviews Josh Caldwell, the director of Mending The Line from Blue Fox Entertainment. The movie is a story about finding something to make living worthwhile. A wounded veteran returns to the States carrying the demons of war. In Montana, he meets a surly, headstrong fly-fisherman more than twice his age, and Lucy, a talented photographer turned librarian. Both damaged in their own way. While getting treatment for his wounds, Colter wants only to re-enlist, to have something to die for. But the real challenge is finding something to live for. Rob and Josh discuss the making of the movie from the directors' perspective. Josh is a dedicated trout angler, and he describes the lengths he took to ensure the fishing scenes in the movie were accurate. Actors met with veterans to understand the trauma they went through while serving. Josh explains some movie magic and life behind the scenes and off camera. You will learn about the actors in the film and the precautions required to film during Covid. Is this a fly fishing movies with veterans or a veteran movie with fly fishing?  Warriors & Quiet Waters Project Healing Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is about fixing rivers as fast as we can in the face of climate change. Rob invited author and angler Steve Hawley to discuss his latest book - Cracked: The Future of Dams in a Hot, Chaotic World. This is another beautiful production from Patagonia Books. Steve Hawley is an environmental journalist who writes about rivers, dams, and the ecological impacts they have on salmonids in the American West. His latest book was released in May 2023. He is the writer and co-producer of an award-winning documentary, Dammed to Extinction, and the author of Recovering a Lost River. We learn about Steve's life along the inland Columbia River of Oregon, his fishing habits, how this book came to be, and the damages dams cause to our fragile planet.  Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Be sure to use code 'SNOWHITE' for 10% off at Turtlebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob had no idea what it took to maintain a boat and trailer when he purchased his first drift boat. He's learned a lot. Rob breaks down the ins and outs of maintaining a boat trailer. His first drift boat and trailer were destroyed by a drunk driver. His new trailer has had some wild adventures too. These are the tools and gear Rob carries with him when trailering his Stealthcraft drift boat. Listen to this consolidated list of potential issues and their remedies. You'll get covered in grease just from listening to this episode. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Be sure to use code 'SNOWHITE' for 10% off at Turtlebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil Rowley is known as one of the two stillwater guys from Canada. That means he's an expert at fly fishing for trout in lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. Rob and Phil are not going to talk about stillwater fishing. Every podcast Phil goes on talks about Stillwater fishing. These guys will talk about something else. Phil will tell us how he offers tips regarding strategies and tactics, fly tying advice, entomology photography, and how he creates videos, authors books and articles along with public speaking events, guiding, and trip hosting. What they do talk about is Phil's childhood in British Columbia, the benefits of having an aquarium and current trends in flies with regards to balanced flies,  jig flies, and attractors. We learn about electric static and where Phil fishes on his travels.  If it swims and eats Phil is interested in catching it and that's what they talk about in this episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 8th Annual Project Healing Waters Fly Tying Marathon was held at The National Museum of the Marine Corps Museum in Triangle, Va.  Rob interviews museum employees and attendees. Fly tiers from Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders, District Angling, Northern Virginia Chapter Trout Unlimited, and the National Capital Chapter of Trout Unlimited were in attendance.   You can donate flies to your local chapter of Project Healing Waters.  Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Be sure to use code 'SNOWHITE' for 10% off at Turtlebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices