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The Destination Angler podcast is THE podcast for anglers who travel. We go to the source, the local guides & experts, to build your knowledge of top fishing locations around North America.

Steve Haigh: Fisherman and Podcaster


    • Jun 19, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 11m AVG DURATION
    • 147 EPISODES

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    The Destination Angler Podcast hosted by Steve does an excellent job of interviewing passionate individuals about the world of fly fishing. As someone who loves planning trips and seeking out adventure, this podcast is a must-listen for me. Each episode is informative and filled with engaging conversations with locals and guides who provide valuable insights about their favorite fishing spots.

    One of the best aspects of The Destination Angler Podcast is its ability to provide listeners with useful information about local fishing conditions and tips. By interviewing experts from different regions across the country, Steve offers a diverse range of perspectives and advice that can be applied to various fishing situations. This podcast has truly helped me catch fish on rivers that I only visit occasionally by providing insider knowledge and recommendations.

    The only downside to this podcast is that it may spread awareness about lesser-known spots that were once hidden gems. While it's great to have access to information about these hidden treasures, it also means that they might become more crowded or lose some of their charm as the word gets out. However, this minor drawback doesn't overshadow the wealth of information and inspiration that each episode provides.

    In conclusion, The Destination Angler Podcast is a fantastic resource for anyone interested in fly fishing adventures. Steve's skillful interviewing style brings out insightful stories and tips from experienced fishing guides all over the country. Despite potentially revealing some secret spots, this podcast remains an invaluable tool for those looking to enhance their fly fishing skills and discover new destinations.



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    Latest episodes from The Destination Angler Podcast

    Legendary Trout on South Fork Snake River with Sage Unsworth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 80:07


    Our destination is the legendary South Fork of the Snake River, a world-famous Blue-Ribbon fishery in eastern Idaho.  Joining me is Sage Unsworth, regional fisheries biologist, expert angler, and fifth-gen Idahoan, who gives us the skinny on the South Fork from top to bottom covering the top sections anglers need to know about, selective trout strategies, and the science behind fish counts.  Also, the controversial rainbow trout management program to conserve Yellowstone cutthroat, stories of squirrel-induced starvation, the dos and don'ts of fish handling, and why you can't be a jerk as a fisheries biologist. With host, Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes.  Become a subscriber  Destination Angler on YouTube Contact Sage:  Sage.Unsworth@idfg.idaho.gov       Destination Angler Podcast:   Website YouTube Instagram & Facebook  @DestinationAnglerPodcast  Please check out our Sponsors: Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes    Adamsbuilt Fishing  THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear.  Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt Got Fishing  Crafting world-class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget.    Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing  TroutRoutes  Podcast listeners can try one month of TroutRoutes PRO for FREE by clicking the link in the episode description. Explore your water with TroutRoutes today.   Get 1 Month Free   Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh@DestinationAnglerPodcast.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded May 29, 2025

    Hoppertunity Knocks on Colorado's Abell Ranch with Clint Packo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 81:07


    Our destination is Abell Ranch, a 1,500-acre slice of trout heaven on Colorado's South Platte River with former guide and fifth-generation Coloradan, Clint Packo, who just might have the coolest job around: running Abell, restoring trout streams, and brokering some of the West's most iconic ranches. Abell is known for its three miles of gin-clear water, rare solitude, and some of the best hopper fishing in the state. Along the way, we tackle big questions—like how do you design a trout stream? And who drops $38 million on a ranch…and actually makes it work?  Stick around to the end for a wild story involving a tarpon, a blacktip shark, and a few unexpected cartwheels. With host Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes.  Become a subscriber  Destination Angler on YouTube Contact Clint:    Freestone Aquatics  |  Abell Ranch    |  Confluence Land Company    Destination Angler Podcast:   Website YouTube Instagram & Facebook  @DestinationAnglerPodcast  Please check out our Sponsors: Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes    TroutRoutes  Podcast listeners can try one month of TroutRoutes PRO for FREE by clicking the link in the episode description. Explore your water with TroutRoutes today.   Get 1 Month Free   Adamsbuilt Fishing  THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear.  Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt Got Fishing  Crafting world-class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget.    Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing  Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh@DestinationAnglerPodcast.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded May 13, 2025

    Feedbags and Groover Duty on Montana's Smith River with Evan Youngblood

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 65:11


    Our destination is the fabled Smith River with Evan Youngblood, Livingston, Montana. The Smith is a remote, permit-only float in central Montana that offers fly anglers a truly unforgettable multi-day experience. Winding through a stunning limestone canyon, the river holds healthy populations of eager wild brown and rainbow trout.      Evan unravels the mysteries of fly fishing success on the Smith and explains why anglers covet an opportunity to float this remote 59-mile beauty.   A great storyteller, Evan regales us with tales of stack mends, groover duty, and peregrine falcons as only a seasoned guide could tell.   First published in May 2020.   With host Steve Haigh.  Be the first to know about new episodes.  Become a subscriber  Destination Angler on YouTube Destination Angler Podcast:   Website YouTube Instagram & Facebook  @DestinationAnglerPodcast  Please check out our Sponsors: Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes    Got Fishing  Crafting world-class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget.    Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing  TroutRoutes  Podcast listeners can try one month of TroutRoutes PRO for FREE by clicking the link in the episode description. Explore your water with TroutRoutes today.   Get 1 Month Free   Adamsbuilt Fishing  THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear.  Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh@DestinationAnglerPodcast.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded May 12, 2020  

    Yellowstone Reborn with Walter Wiese

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 87:16


    Episode 143 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – May 8, 2025 Our destination is SW Montana and Yellowstone country veteran outfitter and dry fly aficionado, Walter Wiese, Yellowstone Country Fly Fishing, Livingston, Montana.  We explore the aftermath of the massive 2022 flood and how it's changed—or not—some of the most iconic rivers in the West, like the Yellowstone, Lamar, and Slough Creek, the Madison, Gallatin, and more.  Which ones bounced back? Which ones are still healing? And what can you expect if you go?  Along the way, he shares dry fly wisdom, his own go-to patterns, and hot tips on indicator fishing.  Plus, stories of salmon fly eating grizzlies, swimming buffalos, and a client you can't believe.   With host, Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes.  Become a subscriber  Destination Angler on YouTube Contact Walter:       https://flyfishmontana.biz/   |Facebook @ycflyfishing   Instagram @yellowstonecountryflyfishing | YouTube @YellowstoneCountryFlyFishing Destination Angler Podcast:   Website YouTube Instagram & Facebook  @DestinationAnglerPodcast  Please check out our Sponsors: Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes    Adamsbuilt Fishing  THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear.  Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt Got Fishing  Crafting world-class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget.    Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing  TroutRoutes  Podcast listeners can try one month of TroutRoutes PRO for FREE by clicking the link in the episode description. Explore your water with TroutRoutes today.   Get 1 Month Free   Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh@DestinationAnglerPodcast.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded March 27, 2025

    Drinking the Water with Brian Oakland

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 91:04


    Our destination is a whirlwind tour of the world's top fly-fishing adventures with seasoned traveler, expert fly angler, and founder of Got Fishing, a hosted travel company that connects anglers with unforgettable destinations.  We'll explore legendary spots including Jurassic Lake in Argentina, Alaska, the Middle Fork of the Salmon River, Christmas Island, and Ascension Bay in Mexico.   Along the way, Brian shares insider tips on choosing the right booking agency, what to watch for when booking a lodge yourself, plus tips on gear and travel, great stories, and how to pick the best dates for your trip.  And be sure to stick around for the powerful story of Brian's recovery journey.   With host, Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes.  Become a subscriber  Destination Angler on YouTube Contact Brian:    https://gotfishing.com/  Instagram @brian_oakland208_406 Destination Angler Podcast:   Website YouTube Instagram & Facebook  @DestinationAnglerPodcast  Please check out our Sponsors: TroutRoutes  The number one fishing app, helping trout anglers avoid the crowds and explore new public water. Download it and receive 20% off using Destination20 promo code in the app store today! Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes    Adamsbuilt Fishing  THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear.  Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt Got Fishing  Crafting world-class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget.    Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing  Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh@DestinationAnglerPodcast.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded March 13, 2025

    Tailwater Tactics with Pat Dorsey – Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 52:31


    Our destination is Part 2 with legendary Colorado guide, author, and trout teacher Pat Dorsey—owner of the Blue Quill Angler and perhaps the foremost expert on the South Platte. Pat dials it up a notch or two in this episode, sharing his go-to fly patterns, fly design insights, and strategies for fly fishing new water. We dig into questions like: How fast should you fish? Why does Pat love indicators? And what makes a fly truly innovative? You'll also hear stories of drift boat weddings, the origin of the Mercury Midge, and Pat's first-ever guide trip. Stick around for a quick chat with one of Pat's longtime clients—and a surprise about what's next for him.  Let's rig up the indicator rod and jump in with Pat! With host, Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes.  Become a subscriber  Destination Angler on YouTube Contact Pat:  https://bluequillangler.com/ |  patd@bluequillangler.com  |  Instagram @patdorseyflyfishing & Facebook Destination Angler Podcast:   Website YouTube Instagram & Facebook  @DestinationAnglerPodcast  Please check out our Sponsors: Got Fishing  Crafting world-class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget.    Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing  TroutRoutes  The number one fishing app, helping trout anglers avoid the crowds and explore new public water. Download it and receive 20% off using Destination20 promo code in the app store today! Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes    Adamsbuilt Fishing  THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear.  Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh@DestinationAnglerPodcast.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded February 9, 2025

    Pat Dorsey's Tips on Colorado Tailwaters, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 52:45


    Our Destination is Part 1 of our deep dive into top tailwaters in Colorado with 30-year veteran guide and author, Pat Dorsey, Blue Quill Angler, Evergreen, Colorado.  With 30 years on the water, Pat knows these rivers inside and out—including the South Platte, Blue, Yampa, Williams Fork, Taylor, Frying Pan, and Gunnison Gorge. Pat breaks down the technical side of tailwater fishing, answering big questions like: Why are deep pools so tricky?  What separates a good angler from a great one?  What exactly is a “guide fly”?  He also shares expert tips on winter fishing, sight fishing, and the age-old debate—freestones vs. tailwaters. Stick around ‘til the end for Pat's out-of-the-box strategies to turn tough days into great ones! With host, Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes.  Become a subscriber  Destination Angler on YouTube Contact Pat:  https://bluequillangler.com/ |  patd@bluequillangler.com  |  Instagram @patdorseyflyfishing & Facebook Destination Angler Podcast:   Website YouTube Instagram & Facebook  @DestinationAnglerPodcast  Please check out our Sponsors: Adamsbuilt Fishing  THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear.  Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt Got Fishing  Crafting world-class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget.    Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing  TroutRoutes  The number one fishing app, helping trout anglers avoid the crowds and explore new public water. Download it and receive 20% off using Destination20 promo code in the app store today! Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes    Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh@DestinationAnglerPodcast.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded February 9, 2025

    Blue-lining Idaho's Backcountry with Chris Hunt

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 88:45


    Our destination is the Idaho backcountry with Chris Hunt—award-winning author, seasoned fly angler, and expert blueliner from Hatch Adventure Travel. Chris literally wrote the book on finding hidden trout water: Fly Fishing Idaho's Secret Water. Today, he breaks down his process for discovering overlooked streams and shares some of Idaho's fishiest backcountry areas.   You'll get tips on fooling spooky fish, finding big trout, and wild stories—mountain lions, Alaska's Dalton Highway, Patagonian chilies, and soul-crushing mosquitoes. Drop your truck in low lock and get ready for a wild ride! With host, Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes.  Become a subscriber  Destination Angler on YouTube Contact Chris:  Chris@hatch.travel   Hatch Adventure Travel  |  Instagram & Facebook @hatchtravel Please check out our Sponsors: TroutRoutes  The number one fishing app, helping trout anglers avoid the crowds and explore new public water. Download it and receive 20% off using Destination20 promo code in the app store today! Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes    Adamsbuilt Fishing  THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear.  Got Fishing  Crafting world-class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget.    Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing  Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt Destination Angler Podcast:   Website YouTube Instagram & Facebook  @DestinationAnglerPodcast  Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh@DestinationAnglerPodcast.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded January 30, 2025

    Hard-fighting Hybrids on Henry's Lake with Damon Keen

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 72:54


    Our destination is the world-famous Henry's Lake in eastern Idaho, known for hard-fighting hybrids (Cutbows) the size of your leg, unpredictable windstorms, and breathtaking scenery.  With retired Idaho Fish & Game biologist and guide Damon Keen, with Eagle Ridge Ranch, Island Park, ID Damon grew up in Idaho, eventually landing the coveted role of state biologist for Henry's Lake with Fish and Game.  Today, we dive deep into the big questions like: Are there a million trout in Henry's Lake? How do these fish grow so big so fast? And why won't they eat dry flies?   Stories of sudden windstorms, near-death experiences, and legendary 100-fish days.    With host Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes.  Become a subscriber  Destination Angler on YouTube Contact Damon:  Eagle Ridge Ranch  (208) 558-0900  |  Instagram:  @dcll1960 |  Facebook Please check out our Sponsors: Got Fishing  Crafting world-class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget.    Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing  TroutRoutes  The number one fishing app, helping trout anglers avoid the crowds and explore new public water. Download it and receive 20% off using Destination20 promo code in the app store today! Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes    Adamsbuilt Fishing  THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear.  Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt Destination Angler Podcast:   Website YouTube Instagram & Facebook  @DestinationAnglerPodcast  Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh@DestinationAnglerPodcast.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded January 16, 2025

    Aggressive Trout on the Upper Rio Grande with Rick McGuire and Presley Garcia

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 83:56


    Our destination is Colorado and the Upper Rio Grande River with fly shop owner, Rick McGuire and guide, Presley Garcia, Wolf Creek Anglers, South Fork, CO.   Fly Fisherman Mag called the upper Rio Grande a hidden gem with gorgeous scenery, aggressive trout, and amazing hatches that'll keep you on your toes.     Rick is a retired football coach turned fly shop owner and guide with a passion for helping people.  Presley is a teacher, coach, and expert angler with excellent knowledge of the river system.  Today, Rick and Presley share tips on the gold medal water, alpine lake fishing in the area, private water you can access, best times of year to fish, along with top flies, hatches, streamer tactics, rigs, and more.  Stick around to the end for a great story of an ornery bull moose and some hapless fishing guides. With host, Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes.  Become a subscriber  Destination Angler on YouTube Contact Rick and Presley: https://www.wolfcreekanglers.com/  |  Instagram:  @wolfcreekanglers |  Facebook Committee for a Healthy Rio Grande:  http://healthyriogrande.com/  Please check out our Sponsors: Adamsbuilt Fishing  THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear.  Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt Got Fishing  Crafting world-class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget.    Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing  TroutRoutes  The number one fishing app, helping trout anglers avoid the crowds and explore new public water. Download it and receive 20% off using Destination20 promo code in the app store today! Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes    Destination Angler Podcast:   Website YouTube Instagram & Facebook  @DestinationAnglerPodcast  Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh@DestinationAnglerPodcast.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded January 9, 2025  

    The Land of Fire and Ice: Iceland with Tim Cammisa and Matti Hákonarson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 90:29


    Our destination is the land of fire and ice--Iceland with Tim Cammisa, author and owner of Trout & Feather, and Matti Hákonarson, guide and owner of Iceland Fishing Guide. With its stunning scenery, friendly people, and waters teeming with plentiful Atlantic salmon, hard-fighting arctic char, and massive sea-run and resident brown trout, Iceland is among the most incredible places in the world for fly anglers. Matti and Tim give us the ultimate rundown on fly fishing in Iceland—covering the culture, the bugs, pro tips and tactics, and the best times of year to chase each species. Plus, we'll hear incredible stories of battling monster browns, dancing with Atlantic salmon, and the almost-religious art of fly selection. Tim's latest book, Tying Euro Nymphs, features top flies from some of the best anglers in the world. And stick around to the end for tales of cheap whale meat, fermented shark, haggis, and Iceland's infamous drink—Black Death. Oh, and a lesson in how not to fish with your wife. With host, Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes.  Become a subscriber  Destination Angler on YouTube Contact Matti: https://icelandfishingguide.com/  |  Instagram:  @icelandfishingguide|  Facebook Contact Tim:  https://www.troutandfeather.com/  | Instagram:  @troutandfeather  |  Facebook |  YouTube @TimCammisa Please check out our Sponsors: TroutRoutes  The number one fishing app, helping trout anglers avoid the crowds and explore new public water. Download it and receive 20% off using Destination20 promo code in the app store today! Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes    Adamsbuilt Fishing  THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear.  Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt Got Fishing  Crafting world-class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget.    Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing  Destination Angler Podcast:   Website YouTube Instagram & Facebook  @DestinationAnglerPodcast  Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh@DestinationAnglerPodcast.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded December 28, 2024

    Conejos River Odyssey with Spencer Seim

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 90:37


    Our destination is Colorado's Conejos River with expert fly angler and guide Spencer Seim of Zia Fly, Taos, New Mexico. The Conejos has it all—a hidden gem starting high in the San Juan Mountains with breathtaking views, every water type you could imagine, and trout so wise they'll challenge the best of anglers. Growing up in Lubbock, Texas, Spencer's fascinating odyssey includes train hopping, meeting George W. Bush, fly fishing and guiding, and classic fly tying.  His flies have been featured in The Drake, America's Favorite Flies, and Smithsonian Magazine. Today, Spencer shares his deep knowledge of the Conejos—covering key hatches, local fly patterns, and pro tips—as well as other local streams like Costilla Creek, Rio de Los Pinos, and Rio Pueblo along with stories, of Kit Carson, Taos Pueblo, guiding Bobby Knight, and his wild connection to the true-crime story, The Feather Thief.   Better bring your A-game for this one! With host, Steve Haigh Be the first to know.  Become a subscriber  Contact Spencer: Zia Fly:   https://www.ziafly.com/ Instagram @zia_fly    Facebook @ziaflyfishnm Please check out our Sponsors: Adamsbuilt Fishing  THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear.  Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt Got Fishing  Crafting world-class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget.    Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing  TroutRoutes  The number one fishing app, helping trout anglers avoid the crowds and explore new public water. Download it and receive 20% off using Destination20 promo code in the app store today! Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes    Destination Angler Podcast:   Website YouTube Instagram & Facebook  @DestinationAnglerPodcast  Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh@DestinationAnglerPodcast.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded December 12, 2024

    Fly fishing Debauchery on the Grand River with Tom and Max Werkman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 77:20


    Our destination is Michigan's Grand River with expert fly fishing guides Tom and Max Werkman, the father-and-son team behind Werkman Outfitters, Grand Rapids, Michigan, and RiverQuest Charters. The Grand is Michigan's longest river, and it's loaded with steelhead, salmon, and smallmouth. The Grand's story is one of ruin to recovery, and today, it's fishing better than ever.   Tom and Max share the ins and outs of the Grand and its tributaries, along with what you need to know about seasons, food sources, top fly patterns, and rigs.   Also, they answer the age-old question, What are the conditions that draw salmon and steelhead into the river system?   And the answer might surprise you.   Stick around to the end for pro tips on why this father/son partnership is such a success.  Grab your 8-weight and chase some chrome with Tom and Max! With host, Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes.  Become a subscriber  Destination Angler on YouTube Contact Tom and Max: Werkman Outfitters:  https://www.werkmanoutfitters.com/ Fly Shop:  493 Pettis Ave. SE, Ada, MI Instagram @werkman_outfitters/    Facebook @werkmanoutfitters Please check out our Sponsors: TroutRoutes  The number one fishing app, helping trout anglers avoid the crowds and explore new public water. Download it and receive 20% off using Destination20 promo code in the app store today! Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes    Adamsbuilt Fishing  THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear.  Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt Got Fishing  Crafting world-class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget.    Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing Destination Angler Podcast:   Website YouTube Instagram & Facebook  @DestinationAnglerPodcast  Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh@DestinationAnglerPodcast.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded November 14, 2024

    Prehistoric Rainbows on Jurassic Lake with Lucho Alba

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 94:25


    Buenos Dias!   2,000 miles south of Bueno Ares deep in the heart of Patagonia lies a remote and pristine lake famous for wind, rocks, and prehistoric-sized rainbow trout, considered some of the largest in the world.   Our destination is Lago Strobel, also known as Jurassic Lake in Patagonia, Argentina with Lucho Alba, owner of Estancia Laguna Verde fishing lodge. Lucho explains the allure of this distant location, how these fish grow to such enormous proportions, and tips on how to land fish with more moves than Lionel Messi.   Stick around to the end for a great story of a chance encounter with some hitchhikers, a nasty girlfriend, and a birthday like no other.  Buckle your seat belts and check your backing because you're in for a wild ride.  Let's hear from Lucho! Vamos! With host, Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes.  Become a subscriber  Destination Angler on YouTube Contact Lucho Website: https://estancialagunaverde.com/ Instagram and Facebook @estancialagunaverde Please check out our Sponsors: Got Fishing  Crafting world-class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget.    Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing TroutRoutes  The number one fishing app, helping trout anglers avoid the crowds and explore new public water. Download it and receive 20% off using Destination20 promo code in the app store today! Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes    Adamsbuilt Fishing  THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear.  Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt Angler's Coffee  Elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep.  Use code BREW20 and receive 20% off your first subscription order. Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco     Destination Angler Podcast:   Website YouTube Instagram & Facebook  @DestinationAnglerPodcast  Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh@DestinationAnglerPodcast.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded November 7, 2024

    Taming Tides, Rips, and Currents on the Cape Cod flats with Patrick Cassidy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 90:59


    Our destination is Cape Cod, Massachusetts, for striped bass on the fly with Patrick Cassidy, expert saltwater guide and owner of Cape Cod on the Fly. The Cape offers some of the most extensive flats fishing in the world, where anglers can test their meddle against the revered striped bass, along with bluefish and false albacore. Patrick has been fishing these waters for over 30 years and explains conditions and how to use structure, tides, and currents to your advantage, along with top fly patterns, stories of great white sharks, and surf fishing till your arm hurts.       Stick around to the very end, AFTER the Cape Cod episode, for my interview with A Brothers Fountain, the band that does my theme song.  With host, Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes.  Become a subscriber  Destination Angler on YouTube Contact Patrick Cassidy Website: https://capecodonthefly.com/  |  508-246-3757 Social:  Instagram | Facebook Please check out our Sponsors: Adamsbuilt Fishing  THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear.  Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt Angler's Coffee  Elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep.  Use code BREW20 and receive 20% off your first subscription order. Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco     Got Fishing  Crafting world-class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget.    Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing TroutRoutes  The number one fishing app, helping trout anglers avoid the crowds and explore new public water. Download it and receive 20% off using Destination20 promo code in the app store today! Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes    Destination Angler Podcast:   Website YouTube Instagram & Facebook  @DestinationAnglerPodcast  Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh@DestinationAnglerPodcast.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded October 31, 2024

    Big Bones on the Berry Islands with Bonefish Royalty

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 74:30


    Our destination is the Berry Islands in the Bahamas for trophy bonefish and permit with guides Percy Darville, Freddie Dames, Travis Sands, and Soul Fly Lodge owner Kyle Schaefer.   The Berry Islands are known for miles and miles of undisturbed, beautiful sand flats, large fish, and plenty of solitude.    About our guests, 28 years ago, Freddie worked on a lobster boat for weeks at a time until his wife had enough and switched to a fly-fishing skiff.   Travis's high school principal let him skip school to become a fly fishing guide.   As an early pioneer of Bahamian fly fishing 58 years ago, Percy was the only guide around who would take fly anglers fishing.  With over 100 years of experience between them, our guests share tips on big fish behavior, ideal conditions, and why the Berry Islands can be a demanding place to fish, in a good way.   With host, Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes.  Become a subscriber  Destination Angler on YouTube Contact the Soul Fly Lodge Website: https://www.soulflylodge.com/ Social:  Instagram Please check out our Sponsors: TroutRoutes  The number one fishing app, helping trout anglers avoid the crowds and explore new public water. Download it and receive 20% off using Destination20 promo code in the app store today! Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes    Adamsbuilt Fishing  THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear.  Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt Angler's Coffee  Elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep.  Use code BREW20 and receive 20% off your first subscription order. Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco     Got Fishing  Crafting world-class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget.    Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing Destination Angler Podcast:   Website YouTube Instagram & Facebook  @DestinationAnglerPodcast  Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh@DestinationAnglerPodcast.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded October 29, 2024

    Hidden Gems of West Virginia with Curtis Fleming

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 81:46


    Our destination is wild and rugged West Virginia with master storyteller, Curtis Fleming, founder and host of the hit TV and YouTube series Fly Rod Chronicles. Often overlooked, West Virginia boasts hundreds of miles of wild trout streams offering endless opportunities to discover those hidden gems every angler dreams of. Born and raised in WV, Curtis is living the dream, having fished and filmed in over 280 locations around the world, but is it all fun and fly fishing?   Find out as Curtis takes us behind the scenes and shares what it's like to host a reality TV show.    Today, Curtis dials us into his favorite streams like the North Fork, the Elk, and the Tug Fork and shares stories of an adventure like no other in the backcountry of Alaska, plus famous faces like golf legend Nick Faldo, fishaholic Senator Joe Manchin, and basketball superstar Jerry West.  Stick around to the end for Curtis' hilarious encounter with the legendary Lefty Kreh!    With host, Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes.  Become a subscriber  Destination Angler on YouTube Watch the Fly Rod Chronicles:  Website:  https://flyrodchronicles.tv/ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/user/FlyRodChronicles     Social:  Instagram | Facebook   Please check out our Sponsors: Got Fishing  Crafting world-class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget.    Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing TroutRoutes  The number one fishing app, helping trout anglers avoid the crowds and explore new public water. Download it and receive 20% off using Destination20 promo code in the app store today! Facebook @troutinsights | Instagram @TroutRoutes    Adamsbuilt Fishing  THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear.  Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt Angler's Coffee  Elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep.  Use code BREW20 and receive 20% off your first subscription order. Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco     Destination Angler Podcast:   Website YouTube Instagram & Facebook  @DestinationAnglerPodcast  Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh@DestinationAnglerPodcast.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded September 19, 2024.     

    Jaguars, Tapirs, and Golden Dorado in Bolivia with Marcelo Perez

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 85:16


    Our destination is the remote Tsimane region of Bolivia in pursuit of the savage and powerful Golden Dorado with Marcelo Perez, founder, and CEO of Untamed Angler and the Tsimane Lodge.   The Tsimane region sits at the base of the Andes mountains, hundreds of miles from civilization, where mountain streams run clear and fast, and fly anglers can sight-cast for voracious Dorado reaching upwards of 40 lbs.    Marcelo grew up in Argentina fishing the jungles for Dorado and found his passion in building remote jungle fly fishing lodges.  Join us as Marcelo explains why Dorado should be on every fly angler's bucket list and the incredible story of how he created the Tsimane Lodge.  Also, stories of the native Tsimane people, giant Pacu, and hundred-pound Maturo on the fly.  Could this be the best Dorado fishing on the planet?  You be the judge!   With host, Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes.  Become a subscriber  Destination Angler on YouTube Contact Marcelo:  https://tsimanelodge.com/  |info@tsimanelodge.com   Instagram | Facebook   Please check out our Sponsors: Angler's Coffee  Elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep.  Use code BREW20 and receive 20% off your first subscription order. Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco     Got Fishing  Crafting world-class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget.    Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing TroutRoutes  The number one fishing app, helping trout anglers avoid the crowds and explore new public water. Download it and receive 20% off using Destination20 promo code in the app store today! Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes    Adamsbuilt Fishing  THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear.  Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt Destination Angler Podcast:   Website YouTube Instagram & Facebook  @DestinationAnglerPodcast  Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh@DestinationAnglerPodcast.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded September 12, 2024.     

    The Bighorn is Back with Scott Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 85:17


    Our destination is the legendary Bighorn River with expert fly angler and guide, Scott Brown, owner of Brickhouse Browns, Sheridan, WY.  The Bighorn has had its ups and downs, but the Bighorn is back in a big way, fishing better than ever.   Here anglers will find great numbers of big trout who often feed like there's no tomorrow. Scott was born and raised in Sheridan playing sports, hunting, and fishing in the Bighorn Mountains.  He soon became obsessed with fly fishing, spending 250 to 300 days a year on the water.  After a stint in an open pit coal mine, Scott ditched the hard had for a fly rod to guide full-time on the Bighorn.  Today Scott gives us the rundown on the world-renowned tailwater in Montana, the canyons of Thermopolis, and the headwaters in the Wind River Range.  Plus, best wade sections, stories of close calls with rattlesnakes, and a guide story so gross you'll hate to love it.  With host, Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes.  Become a subscriber Destination Angler on YouTube Contact Scott:   https://www.brickhousebrowns.com/  307-751-4865 | scott@brickhousebrowns.com | Facebook |  Instagram  |  Bighorn Trout Shop   |  Sweetwater Travel      Please check out our Sponsors: Adamsbuilt Fishing THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear. Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt Angler's Coffee Elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep.  Use code BREW20 and receive 20% off your first subscription order. Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco    Got Fishing Crafting world Class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget.   Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing TroutRoutes The number one fishing app, helping trout anglers avoid the crowds and explore new public water. Download it and receive 20% off using Destination20 promo code in the app store today! Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes    Destination Angler Podcast:  ●       Website ●       YouTube ●       Instagram & Facebook  @DestinationAnglerPodcast Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh@DestinationAnglerPodcast.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded September 5, 2024.    

    Exploring Michigan's Trout-Infested Upper Peninsula with Tim Schulz

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 88:22


    Our destination is the untamed Upper Peninsula of Michigan with expert fly angler, author, and guide, Tim Schulz, who tours this vastly underrated corner of the US.  With over 12,000 miles of trout streams, the UP is a fly fishing mecca waiting to be discovered.  Tim's been wetting a line here for 30 years and gives us a whirlwind tour of the Two Hearted, Escanaba, Ontonagon, Otter, and Huron mountains, to name a few.  Tim's a professor at Michigan Tech and guides for Rivers North Guide Service in his spare time. His latest book is A Cast Away in Montana.   Today, he shares stories of nosy bears, deep snow, and a lifetime supply of trout streams.  Stick around to the end for pro tips and flies for the UP.   With host, Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes.  Become a subscriber Destination Angler on YouTube Contact Tim:  https://timschulzwriter.com/ | Schulz.timothy.j@gmail.com | Instagram | Facebook   Please check out our Sponsors: TroutRoutes The number one fishing app, helping trout anglers avoid the crowds and explore new public water. Download it and receive 20% off using Destination20 promo code in the app store today! Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes    Adamsbuilt Fishing THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear. Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt Angler's Coffee Elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep.  Use code BREW20 and receive 20% off your first subscription order. Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco    Got Fishing Crafting world-class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget.   Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing Destination Angler Podcast:  Website ·       YouTube Instagram & Facebook  @DestinationAnglerPodcast Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh@DestinationAnglerPodcast.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded July 18, 2024.   

    Logs, Hogs, and World Records on the South Holston River with Jason McReynolds

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 78:08


    Our destination is the famed South Holston River with expert fly angler and guide, Jason McReynolds, owner of Flying So Ho Guide Service, Bristol, TN.  The South Holston is considered one of the top tailwaters in the country, known primarily for trophy brown trout and stripers but also world-class hybrids and smallmouth.  Using a streamer fishing strategy that has been dialed in over 30 years, Jason and his wife hold several IGFA world records.  Jason shares stories of bait balls and stripers, Browns and broken rods, and why the hot water line is your key to success.  He also reveals his top fly patterns such as the Kitchen Sink, plus stories from his motocross racing days. With host, Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes.  Become a subscriber Destination Angler on YouTube Contact Jason at Flying SoHo | 423-534-0806 |  sohobrown12@yahoo.com | Instagram @flyingsoho Please check out our Sponsors: Adamsbuilt Fishing THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear. Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt Angler's Coffee Elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep.  Use code BREW20 and receive 20% off your first subscription order. Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco    Got Fishing Crafting world-class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget.   Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing TroutRoutes The number one fishing app, helping trout anglers avoid the crowds and explore new public water. Download it and receive 20% off using Destination20 promo code in the app store today! Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes    Destination Angler Podcast:  Website ·       YouTube Instagram & Facebook  @DestinationAnglerPodcast Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh@DestinationAnglerPodcast.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded July 11, 2024.     

    As Pure as it Gets: Baja Mexico Roosterfish with Jeff Feczko and Josh Schwartz

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 83:45


    Our destination is Roosterfish on the fly, from the beach, with expert saltwater fly angler and guide Jeff Feczko of To the Gills fly fishing, Baja Mexico, and professional chef and fly fishing guide Josh Schwartz of Travel Creel Hospitality.  Josh and Jeff have combined forces to offer the finest in fly fishing, hospitality, and food.   Roosterfish may be the pinnacle of all sportfish on the fly.  Get ready for an adrenaline rush as you sprint for position, steeple your cast, and ready yourself for fish that are instantly in your backing and can spool you in minutes.  Josh is a New England Culinary Institute graduate in Vermont and has worked in some of the country's finest restaurants, including Sous Cheft for world-famous French Laundry in Napa Valley.  Jeff has guided full-time, year-round in Baja Mexico for the past 10 years.  Bonus: Marlin and Parrotfish on the fly, and some inside baseball from the French Laundry.   Stick around the end for Josh's favorite comfort food and some of the most amazing shore lunches you've ever heard of!      With host, Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes.  Become a subscriber Destination Angler on YouTube Contact Jeff at To the Gills | jeffreyfeczko@gmail.com  |  Instagram @tothegills Contact Josh at Travel Creel Hospitality | joshua@travelcreel.com | Instagram @travelcreel Please check out our Sponsors: TroutRoutes The number one fishing app, helping trout anglers avoid the crowds and explore new public water. Download it and receive 20% off using Destination20 promo code in the app store today! Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes    Adamsbuilt Fishing THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear. Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt Angler's Coffee Elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep.  Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco    Got Fishing Crafting world Class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget.   Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing Destination Angler Podcast:  Website ·       YouTube Instagram & Facebook  @DestinationAnglerPodcast Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh@DestinationAnglerPodcast.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded June 27, 2024.     

    Spring Creek Central: Lewistown, Montana with Dan Vermillion

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 74:02


    Our destination is Big Spring Creek and Warm Spring Creek near the town of Lewiston, Montana with Dan Vermillion, co-owner of Sweetwater Travel, Livingston, Montana.  Travelling to Lewistown is like stepping back in time to the Montana of yesteryear.  Here anglers will find classic uncrowded spring creek fly fishing along with miles and miles of public water, easy wading, and shots at large, wily trout.   Dan and his brothers were raised on the banks of the Yellowstone River and are now owners and operators of the largest collection of fly-fishing lodges in the world.  Today, Dan covers Big Spring Creek and Warm Spring Creek from top to bottom, pro tips for spring creeks, plus Jeremiah Johnson, Joe Brooks, and a GREAT story of guiding Barack Obama, along with some life lessons from Fed Chairman, Paul Volker.      With host, Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes.  Become a subscriber Destination Angler on YouTube Contact Dan at Sweetwater Travel:  https://www.sweetwatertravel.com/ Please check out our Sponsors: Got Fishing Crafting world Class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget.   Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing TroutRoutes The number one fishing app, helping trout anglers avoid the crowds and explore new public water. Download it and receive 20% off using Destination20 promo code in the app store today! Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes    Adamsbuilt Fishing THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear. Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt Angler's Coffee Elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep.  Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco    Destination Angler Podcast:  Website ·       YouTube Instagram & Facebook  @DestinationAnglerPodcast Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh@DestinationAnglerPodcast.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded June 14, 2024.   

    Brown TroutLand: Central Finland with Jani Himanko

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 68:50


    Our destination is the Troutland region of central Finland with Hall of Fame fly angler, Jani Himanko, owner of the world famous Kellankoski Lodge.  Central Finland is home to some of the best fly fishing in Europe and the happiest people on the planet, not to mention brown trout the size of your leg.  As Jani says, we don't take pictures of 20” fish. A 25-year veteran of the industry, Jani writes for local hunting and fishing magazines and was inducted to the Finnish Fishing Hall of Fame in 2023.  He makes the case for Finland and the famous baitfish hatch, plus stories of Arctic char and sea run browns, Russian helicopters and the Kota Peninsula, and fly fishing Greenland and Norway. Bonus: the famous surfboard fly and why you should drink Loncaro. With host, Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes.  Become a subscriber Destination Angler on YouTube Pictures from Finland @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram Contact Jani: https://www.kellankoski.fi/troutland/ 358 50 409 6698 | info@kellankoski.fi   Facebook | Instagram:  @browntroutland Please check out our Sponsors: TroutRoutes The number one fishing app, helping trout anglers avoid the crowds and explore new public water. Download it and receive 20% off using Destination20 promo code in the app store today! Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes    Adamsbuilt Fishing THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear. Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt Angler's Coffee Elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep.  Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco    Got Fishing Crafting world Class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget.   Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing Destination Angler Podcast:  Website ·       YouTube Instagram & Facebook  @DestinationAnglerPodcast Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh@DestinationAnglerPodcast.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded May 9, 2024. 

    Smashing Dry Flies on the Saint Joe River with Tyler Nash

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 89:15


    Our destination is the Idaho Panhandle and the wild and scenic St. Joe River with expert fly angler and guide, Tyler Nash, owner of White Pine Outfitters in Moscow, Idaho. Flowing 140 miles mostly through the Idaho Panhandle National Forest, the St. Joe is renowned for its gin-clear water, rugged beauty, and unforgettable dry fly fishing for iconic Westslope Cutthroat trout. Growing up in Colorado, Tyler lived the western outdoor life many only dream of, spending his school years fly fishing and hunting with his dad. After guiding backcountry hunters and riding rodeo bulls, Tyler moved to Idaho to pursue his dream of building a fly shop and outfitter business. Today, Tyler unlocks the St Joe from top to bottom and shares his unique guiding style and captivating stories, including adventures with Grand Rhonde rainbows and steelhead, and a memorable tale involving a sunken drift boat, a soaking wet client, and a police helicopter.  I hope you enjoy Tyler as much as I did!  With host, Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes.  Become a subscriber Destination Angler on YouTube Pictures from the St Joe @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram Contact Tyler: https://www.whitepine-outfitters.com/   208-883-3900 | info@whitepine-outfitters.com Facebook Instagram:  @whitepine_outfitters Please check out our Sponsors: Adamsbuilt Fishing THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear. Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt Angler's Coffee Elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep.  Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco    Got Fishing Crafting world Class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget.   Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing TroutRoutes The number one fishing app, helping trout anglers avoid the crowds and explore new public water. Download it and receive 20% off using Destination20 promo code in the app store today! Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes    Destination Angler Podcast:  Website ·       YouTube Instagram & Facebook  @DestinationAnglerPodcast Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh@DestinationAnglerPodcast.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded April 18, 2024.  Episode 122 Episode 122 of the Destination Angler Podcast – July 11, 2024

    A Montana Hidden Gem: the Stillwater River with Chris Fleck

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 86:30


    Our destination is the beautiful Stillwater River with expert guide and outfitter, Chris Fleck, Stillwater Anglers, Nye Montana.  Often overlooked, the Stillwater is one of Montana's best kept secrets and is anything but still.   Here anglers will find challenging whitewater, boulder fields, prolific hatches, and some of the most spectacular scenery in all of Montana.  Best of all, the Stillwater is a haven for anglers looking for solitude. Chris caught the fly fishing bug early as a kid in Wyoming.  He traveled the world serving 23 years in the Marine corp and now makes his living on the waters around Nye.  Today Chris shares his secrets of the Stillwater along with the nearby Boulder River, Rosebud, Rock Creek, even Patagonia along with top hatches and fly patterns, high water techniques, and how to fish the elusive nocturnal stonefly.    Stick around to the end for a great story of a giant brown trout, plus local hotspots.  Listen in and beat the crowds with Chris on the Stillwater!   With host, Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes.  Become a subscriber Destination Angler on YouTube Pictures from the Flathead @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram Contact Chris: chris@stillwateranglers.com Facebook and Instagram:  @stillwateranglers Please check out our Sponsors: TroutRoutes The number one fishing app, helping trout anglers avoid the crowds and explore new public water. Download it and receive 20% off using Destination20 promo code in the app store today! Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes    Adamsbuilt Fishing THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear. Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt Angler's Coffee Elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep.  Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco    Got Fishing Crafting world Class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget.   Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing Destination Angler Podcast:  Website ·       YouTube Instagram & Facebook  @DestinationAnglerPodcast Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh@DestinationAnglerPodcast.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded April 11, 2024.  Episode 121

    High Adrenaline Fly Fishing on the Flathead River with Hilary Hutcheson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 92:37


    Get ready for an exhilarating adventure on the wild and scenic Flathead River in Northern Montana with expert fly angler and industry icon, Hilary Hutcheson!  Originating in some of the most breathtaking and remote scenery in the west, the Flathead offers high-adrenaline whitewater fly fishing and crystal-clear waters teeming with native westslope cutthroat trout who love to look up. Hilary, who started guiding as a teenager, has a fascinating journey from television news anchor in Portland to guiding on the Flathead and Middle Fork of the Salmon River. Owner of Lary's Fly & Supply in Columbia Falls, Montana, she's a key industry player, serving on multiple boards, testifying on Capitol Hill, and winning awards as a filmmaker, journalist, and contributing editor for Fly Fisherman Magazine. Brace yourself for stories of Bonecrusher rapids, grizzly bears, and a client with a superhuman bladder, plus Hilary's guide training philosophy and Capitol Hill testimony. Stick around to the end for a sneak peek at her new movie. Grab your helmet—this ride is going to be wild! With host, Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes.  Become a subscriber Destination Angler on YouTube Pictures from the Flathead @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram Contact Hilary: Glacier Anglers Lary's Fly & Supply Instagram @outsidehilary  or @Larysfly Facebook @larysfly Please check out our Sponsors: Got Fishing Crafting world-class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget.   Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing TroutRoutes The number one fishing app, helping trout anglers avoid the crowds and explore new public water. Download it and receive 20% off using Destination20 promo code in the app store today! Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes    Adamsbuilt Fishing THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear. Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt Angler's Coffee Elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep.  Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco    Destination Angler Podcast:  Website ·       YouTube Instagram & Facebook  @DestinationAnglerPodcast Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh@DestinationAnglerPodcast.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded March 29, 2024.  Episode 120

    Trophy Trout Fly Fishing on Grey Reef with Blake Jackson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 81:10


    Our destination is the world-famous Grey Reef on the North Platte River with Blake Jackson, co-owner of the Ugly Bug Fly Shop, Casper Wyoming.  Grey Reef is one of the great tail waters of the west, offering a 70-mile western fly fishing experience with oversized, football-shaped wild trout, and plenty of solitude where 50 fish days are common.  Blake grew up in Wyoming doing what Wyoming kids do – hunting, fishing, and playing sports.  After college, he quickly realized a fly-fishing guide could not afford to live in Bozeman and returned to Wyoming, where he now co-owns the fly shop. Today, we explore the Reef, Miracle Mile, and Fremon Canyon and the conservation story behind the trophy fly fishing here, plus slow-it-down streamer techniques, local fly patterns, stories from Mongolia, Wyoming elk hunting, naked customers, and why you need to cast to the center of the stream.    With host, Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes.  Become a subscriber Destination Angler on YouTube Pictures from Grey Reef @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram Contact Blake: https://uglybugflyshop.crazyrainbow.net/ Instagram @uglybugflyshop Facebook @Theuglybugflyshop YouTube:  @uglybugflyshop Please check out our Sponsors: Angler's Coffee Elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep.  Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco    Got Fishing Crafting world Class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget.   Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing TroutRoutes The number one fishing app, helping trout anglers avoid the crowds and explore new public water. Download it and receive 20% off using Destination20 promo code in the app store today! Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes    Adamsbuilt Fishing THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear. Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt Destination Angler Podcast:  Website ·       YouTube New podcast!  Destination Angler ADVENTURES Podcast    Instagram & Facebook  @DestinationAnglerPodcast Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh@DestinationAnglerPodcast.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded March 13, 2024.  Episode 119

    Genghis Khan, Taimen and Fly Fishing Mongolia with Michael Caranci

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 65:10


    Our destination is Mongolia, the land of Genghis Khan, in search of the legendary Taimen, the world's largest trout species, with Michael Caranci from Mongolia River Outfitters. Visiting Mongolia feels like stepping back in time.  About the size of Texas, it's the least densely populated country in the world. Here, Taimen thrive in its pristine rivers growing over 50 inches. Michael first visited Mongolia in 2015 and fell in love with its people, culture, and fly fishing, and has returned ever since.  A published writer with over 20 years' experience managing fly fishing lodges, Michael shares insights on Taimen, their diet, habitats, and how to go after them, fly rod in hand. We also delve into Mongolian culture and the unique experiences it offers. If you are looking for an adrenaline-fueled adventure, this episode is for you. With host, Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes.  Become a subscriber Destination Angler on YouTube Pictures from Mongolia @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram Contact Michael: www.mongoliarivers.com www.fishmongolia.com Instagram @fishmongolia Facebook @Fish Mongolia Please check out our Sponsors: Adamsbuilt Fishing THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear. Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt Angler's Coffee Elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep.  Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco    Got Fishing Crafting world Class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget.   Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing TroutRoutes The number one fishing app, helping trout anglers avoid the crowds and explore new public water. Download it for free using Destination20 promo code in the app store today! Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes    Destination Angler Podcast:  Website ·       YouTube New podcast!  Destination Angler ADVENTURES Podcast    Instagram & Facebook  @DestinationAnglerPodcast Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh@DestinationAnglerPodcast.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded March 8, 2024.  Episode 118  

    Bending Hooks on the Youghiogheny River with Rob Walters

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 84:27


    Our destination is the revered Youghiogheny River in Southwestern Pennsylvania with expert fly angler, Rob Walters, head guide for Laurel Highlands Guide Service.   Once polluted from abandon mines, the “Yawk” as it's called, has undergone a remarkable transformation into a world-class tailwater with a reputation for big trout and tremendous hatches. Rob grew up in Delaware fly fishing on local trout streams and stripers in the surf. In 2005, he moved to Pittsburgh and traded in the salt life for the mountain life of Western PA and has been guiding and fly fishing the Yawk ever since.   Today Rob dials us in to the quality trout waters in the 11 mile middle section, tips on matching streamers to water types and temperature, pike on the fly in the UK, and some great stories of trout so big they straighten your hook.   With host, Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes.  Become a subscriber Destination Angler on YouTube Pictures from the Yawk @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram Contact Rob: https://laurelhighlandsguideservices.com/    |   412-715-8461  |  rob@laurelhighlandsguideservices.com Instagram & Facebook @laurelhighlandsguideservices Please check out our Sponsors: TroutRoutes The number one fishing app, helping trout anglers avoid the crowds and explore new public water. Download it for free in the app store today! Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes    Adamsbuilt Fishing THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear. Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt Angler's Coffee Elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep.  Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco    Got Fishing Crafting world Class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget.   Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing Destination Angler Podcast:  Website ·       YouTube New podcast!  Destination Angler ADVENTURES Podcast    Instagram & Facebook  @DestinationAnglerPodcast Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh@DestinationAnglerPodcast.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded Feb 22, 2024.  Episode 117

    Deep into the Thorofare in Yellowstone National Park with Paul Weamer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 79:26


    Our destination is the Thorofare Region of Yellowstone National Park, considered the most remote spot in the lower 48, with expert fly angler, guide, and author, Paul Weamer, Coordinator of the Yellowstone Fly Fishing Volunteer Program.  Paul and a group of 14 researchers ventured deep into the Thorofare to discover if the efforts to reduce the lake trout population in Yellowstone Lake are positively impacting cutthroat populations.  The answer may surprise you.      Paul is a contributing writer for Fly Fisherman Magazine and has written seven books on fly fishing including Favorite Flies for Yellowstone National Park: 50 Essential Patterns from Local Experts. Today he shares his epic adventure in the Thorofare through quicksand and mudholes, blown downs and swamps, not to mention the challenges of traveling over 140 miles on horseback.  Would he do it again?  Let's find out! With host, Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes.  Become a subscriber Destination Angler on YouTube Pictures from the Thorofare @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram Contact Paul: https://www.weamerflyfishing.com/ | weamerflyfishing@gmail.com Facebook   ·        Yellowstone Volunteer Fly Fishing Program |  Volunteerflyfishing@yellowstone.org Please check out our Sponsors: Got Fishing Crafting world Class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget.   Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing TroutRoutes The number one fishing app, helping trout anglers avoid the crowds and explore new public water. Download it for free in the app store today! Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes    Adamsbuilt Fishing THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear. Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt Angler's Coffee Elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep.  Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco    Destination Angler Podcast:  Website ·       YouTube New podcast!  Destination Angler ADVENTURES Podcast    Instagram & Facebook  @DestinationAnglerPodcast Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh@DestinationAnglerPodcast.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded April 4, 2024.  Episode 116

    Restoration on the Clark Fork River with Andy Simon

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 77:38


    Our destination is the Clark Fork of the Columbia River with expert fly-fishing guide, Andy Simon, Grizzley Hackle Fly Shop, Missoula, Montana.  Once known as the world's largest superfund site, the Clark Fork now is one of the greatest conversation recovery stories in fly fishing, offering some of the best dry fly fishing in the West.    Andy gives a great overview of the best sections of the Clark Fork, the prime time of year to fish, and how to break down this big river into fishable chunks, plus top hatches including Skwalas, BWOs, Golden Stones, and hoppers.  We also touch on Rock Creek, steelhead fishing, and some remarkable client moments ranging from stressed-out bankers, arguing couples, and a client nicknamed “tail gunner”.  Bonus:  how to predict a big fish day on the drive to the river. With host, Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes.  Become a subscriber Destination Angler on YouTube Pictures from the Clark Fork @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram Contact Andy: Grizzly Hackle Fly Shop  |  406) 721-8996 | info@grizzlyhackle.com Instagram @grizzly_hackle Facebook @grizzlyhacklefly Please check out our Sponsors: Angler's Coffee Elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep.  Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco    Got Fishing Crafting world Class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget.   Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing TroutRoutes The number one fishing app, helping trout anglers avoid the crowds and explore new public water. Download it for free in the app store today! Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes    Adamsbuilt Fishing THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear. Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt Destination Angler Podcast:  Website ·       YouTube New podcast!  Destination Angler ADVENTURES Podcast    Instagram & Facebook  @DestinationAnglerPodcast Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh@DestinationAnglerPodcast.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded Jan 18, 2024.  Episode 114

    Remote as You Can Get: Spatsizi Wilderness with Jake Daley

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 83:15


    Our destination is the unspoiled Spatsizi Wilderness Park in northern British Columbia with Jake Daley, seasoned fly-fishing expert and manager of Spatsizi River Outfitters.  Roadless and uninhabited, Spatsizi is two million acres of wild, rugged and remote wilderness unchanged by man, offering some of the best fly fishing on the planet.   A native BC-er, Jake shares his adventures of double-digit bull trout, bears wrestling in boats, the largest manhunt in BC history, and how the Collingwood brothers founded the operation after landing 126 trout on 126 casts.  Stick around to the end for a shore lunch tip like no other—how to cook trout in a frying pan made from an artic birch tree.  No joke!  With host, Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes.  Become a subscriber Destination Angler on YouTube Pictures and fly patterns from the Spatsizi @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram Contact Jake: Spatsizi River Outfitters | (866) 847-9692  info@spatsizi.com Instagram @spatsizilodge and @spatsizi_river_outfitters Please check out our Sponsors: Adamsbuilt Fishing THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear. Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt Angler's Coffee Elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep.  Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco    Got Fishing Crafting world Class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget.   Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing TroutRoutes The number one fishing app, helping trout anglers avoid the crowds and explore new public water. Download it for free in the app store today! Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes    Destination Angler Podcast:  Website YouTube Check out our totally new podcast!  Destination Angler ADVENTURES Podcast    Instagram & Facebook  @DestinationAnglerPodcast Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh@DestinationAnglerPodcast.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded Jan 18, 2024.  Episode 114

    Bears, Browns, and Brookies on the Border Brule River with Bill Sherer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 80:06


    Our destination is the Border Brule River in Northern Wisconsin with 50-year veteran of the industry, Bill Sherer, owner of We Tie It Fly Shop in Border Junction, Wisconsin.  Only 45 miles from Lake Superior, the Border Brule offers outstanding wild brook and brown trout fly fishing, abundant public access, and easy wading in relative solitude.    Bill is recognized authority on trout and musky fly fishing and holds a World Line Class Record for Muskie, Walleye, and several saltwater species.  He's a former state council chairman of Trout Unlimited Wisconsin and an internationally acclaimed fly designer with flies sold in shops around the globe.  Today Bill shares stories of one-eyed muskies, 30-inch brown trout, tips on wet fly fishing and coexisting with bears.  Stick around to the end to hear why one old-timer carries pea gravel in a can of planters' peanuts plus and sage advice on fishing slow. With host, Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes.  Become a subscriber Destination Angler on YouTube Pictures and fly patterns from Bill Sherer @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram Contact Bill Sherer: We Tie It Fly Shop in Border Junction, Wisconsin.  YouTube, Facebook Please check out our Sponsors: TroutRoutes - the #1 Trout Fishing app, helping you find new trout water so you spend less time on the road and more time fishing.  https://troutinsights.com/ | Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes  Download the app here Adamsbuilt Fishing - THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear. https://www.adamsbuiltfishing.com/ | Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt Angler's Coffee - elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep.  https://anglerscoffee.com/   | Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco    Got Fishing - crafting world Class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget.   https://gotfishing.com/ | Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing Destination Angler Podcast:  Website        YouTube New podcast!  Destination Angler ADVENTURES Podcast    Follow us on Instagram & Facebook  @DestinationAnglerPodcast Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh@DestinationAnglerPodcast.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded Feb 15, 2024.  Episode 113

    Trout Disneyland: the North Island of New Zealand with Alex Waller

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 74:59


    Our destination is the North Island of New Zealand with backcountry fly fishing guide and YouTuber, Alex Waller, Trippin on Trout, Taupo, NZ.  While the South Island often steals the spotlight, the North Island produces Disneyland-sized trout and more rivers than you could fish in a lifetime. Alex was born in the UK, came to New Zealand for skydiving, and stayed for the fly fishing.  After a sky diving accident that nearly took his arm and leg, Alex made fly fishing, guiding, and documenting his wild and remote backcountry adventures on YouTube his passion.  Today, Alex explains the differences between the North and South Islands, how to land big trout, seasons and fly patterns, and why remote, backcountry fly fishing recharges the soul. With host, Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes.  Become a subscriber Destination Angler on YouTube Pictures from Alex Waller: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram Contact Alex Waller https://www.trippinontrout.com/ YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok @Trippin_on_trout Please check out our Sponsors: Got Fishing - crafting world Class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget.   https://gotfishing.com/ | Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing TroutRoutes - the #1 Trout Fishing app, helping you find new trout water so you spend less time on the road and more time fishing.  https://troutinsights.com/ | Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes  Download the app here Adamsbuilt Fishing - THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear. https://www.adamsbuiltfishing.com/ | Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt Angler's Coffee - elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep.  https://anglerscoffee.com/   | Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco    Destination Angler:  Website ·       YouTube New podcast!  Destination Angler ADVENTURES Podcast     Instagram & Facebook  @DestinationAnglerPodcast Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded Jan 11, 2024.  Episode 112

    Trophy Trout on the White River with Davy Wotton

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 92:33


    Our destination is the world-famous White River, Bull Shoals, Arkansas, with 25-year veteran guide and wet fly expert, Davy Wotton, American International School of Fly Fishing.  The White River is an enormous tailwater system with a larger-than-life reputation. Here anglers can tangle with trout dreams are made of. Davy has appeared on numerous TV shows and podcasts, is fly designer, consultant, manufacturer of fly fishing gear, and wet fly expert.   Davy gives a great overview of the White River system, how to go after those monster browns, plus innovative wet fly techniques that bring the big boys up for dinner.    Bonus: where to wade fish when the generators are on and the water is high, and great stories of his close friend, Dave Whitlock.  Could the White be your best shot at a that trout of a lifetime?   Find out from Davy! With host, Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes.  Become a subscriber Pictures from Davy Wotton: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram Contact Davy Wotton (870) 404-5223 https://www.davywottonflyfishing.com/ ·       Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.wotton.16 Please check out our Sponsors: Angler's Coffee - elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep.  https://anglerscoffee.com/   | Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco    Got Fishing - crafting world Class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget.   https://gotfishing.com/ | Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing TroutRoutes - the #1 Trout Fishing app, helping you find new trout water so you spend less time on the road and more time fishing.  https://troutinsights.com/ | Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes  Download the app here Adamsbuilt Fishing - THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear. https://www.adamsbuiltfishing.com/ | Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt Destination Angler:  Website Destination Angler Gear – T-shirts, Hats, Artwork Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast:  @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook.  Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded Jan 4, 2024.  Episode 111

    Hard Core Sight Fishing on Indian River Lagoon with Frank Catino

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 74:12


    Our destination is Indian River Lagoon near the Kennedy Space Center on the Central Florida coast with Captain Frank Catino who gives us the low down on the Indian River, the Banana River, and Mosquito Lagoon.  Stretching over 150 miles, anglers can lose themselves in a sea of mangrove shorelines, shallow grass flats, and numerous islands where great numbers of tarpon, redfish, snook, and speckled trout thrive.   Having fished these waters for 45 years, Frank shares stories of fishing with Lefty Kreh, Yvonne Chenard, and  Roger Waters, how he came to build reels for Orvis and serve as mayor of his town.  We cover the seasons, tarpon and redfish behavior, and stick around to the end for some great tips on surf fishing. With Host, Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes.  Become a subscriber Pictures from Captain Frank Catino: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram Contact Captain Frank Catino ·       321-223-7700 GuideBookCo:  https://guidebookco.com/guide/frankcatino  ·       https://captfrankcatino.com/ ·       Instagram @frankcatino Please check out our Sponsors: Adamsbuilt Fishing - THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear. https://www.adamsbuiltfishing.com/ | Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt Angler's Coffee - elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep.  https://anglerscoffee.com/   | Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco    Got Fishing - crafting world Class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget.   https://gotfishing.com/ | Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing TroutRoutes - the #1 Trout Fishing app, helping you find new trout water so you spend less time on the road and more time fishing.  https://troutinsights.com/ | Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes  Download the app here Destination Angler:  ·       Website ·       Destination Angler Gear – T-shirts, Hats, Artwork ·       Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast:  @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram ·       Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook.  Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded Dec 14, 2023.  Episode 110

    Steelhead Alley Northeast Ohio with Josh McQueen

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2023 82:26


    Our destination is Northeast Ohio, otherwise known as Steelhead Alley, and the network of rivers and “spate” streams flowing into Lake Erie with expert steelhead guide, Josh McQueen, founder of Fish Ohio Outfitters.   The southern shore of Lake Erie offers some of the finest Steelhead fly fishing in the world where 30-40 fish days are an absolute possibility.  An Ohio native, Josh's lifelong connection to these waters led him from truck driving and construction to his true calling as a fishing guide.  Today, Josh gives a master class on the fishery, Steelhead behavior, effect of water temps, stocking programs, flies and rigs that consistently produce, plus why he prefers dirty water.    Bonus: how to beat the crowds.    Could this be the best lake run rainbow fishery in the world? You be the judge!  With Host, Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes.  Become a subscriber Pictures from Josh McQueen: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram Contact Josh McQueen ·       https://www.fishohiooutfitters.com/ ·       captjosh@fishohiooutfitters.com ·       740-501-7171  ·       Instagram @fish_ohio_outfitters ·       Youtube @fishohiooutfitters Please check out our Sponsors: TroutRoutes - the #1 Trout Fishing app, helping you find new trout water so you spend less time on the road and more time fishing.  https://troutinsights.com/ | Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes  Download the app here Adamsbuilt Fishing - THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear. https://www.adamsbuiltfishing.com/ | Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt Angler's Coffee - elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep.  https://anglerscoffee.com/   | Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco    Got Fishing - crafting world Class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget.   https://gotfishing.com/ | Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing Destination Angler:  Website Destination Angler Gear – T-shirts, Hats, Artwork Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast:  @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook.  Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded Nov 21, 2023.  Episode 109

    Big Trout in Ugly Water with Forrest Hobbs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 36:07


    Today our destination is Colorado with trophy trout hunter, Forrest Hobbs.  Forrest grew up in Alaska but lives in Colorado where he has developed a “playbook” for routinely hooking and landing big trout in difficult conditions.   In this episode, Forrest generously unveils his secrets, offering tips on locating and landing multiple trophy trout a day.  You'll be surprised by his top fly patterns, rod set up, and how he goes deep in ugly places for the big ones.     With host, Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes.  Become a subscriber Pictures from Forrest @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram About Forrest Hobbs Instagram @fishdeceiver Destination Angler ADVENTURES Podcast:  ·       Website ·       Destination Angler Gear – T-shirts, Hats, Artwork ·       Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast:  @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram ·       Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook.  Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded Dec 9, 2023.  Episode 108

    Willing Carp on North Sterling Reservoir with Jeff Wagner

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 83:06


    Our destination is North Sterling Reservoir in Eastern Colorado for probably the most underrated and overlooked of all freshwater fish – Carp!  Our guest is Jeff Wagner, CEO of Mayfly Outdoors, better known for such iconic brands such as Ross, Abel, and Airflow.   North Sterling is a medium sized reservoir loaded with big carp where 40 fish days are not uncommon.   Educated as a biologist, Jeff grew up in Nebraska and shares his journey from Cabelas retail store clerk to CEO of one of the top brands in the industry.   Today Jeff covers common carp, grass carp, food sources and feeding habits, top fly patterns and colors, where carp hangout in lakes, why windy days can be awesome, plus what types of rods and setups work best.    Do carp get a bad rap?  You be the judge!  With Host, Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes.  Become a subscriber More pictures from Jeff Wagner @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram About Mayfly Outdoors Ross Reels Abel Reels Airflo Fly Lines Dyna-King Vices Please check out our Sponsors: Got Fishing - crafting world Class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget.   https://gotfishing.com/ | Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing TroutRoutes - the #1 Trout Fishing app, helping you find new trout water so you spend less time on the road and more time fishing.  https://troutinsights.com/ | Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes  Download the app here Adamsbuilt Fishing - THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear. https://www.adamsbuiltfishing.com/ | Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt Angler's Coffee - elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep.  https://anglerscoffee.com/   | Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco    Destination Angler:  ·       Website ·       Destination Angler Gear – T-shirts, Hats, Artwork ·       Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast:  @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram ·       Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook.  Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded Oct 18, 2023.  Episode 107

    Colorado Carp with Dylan Molnar

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 20:07


    Destination Angler Adventures Podcast Dylan shares some pro tips on carp fishing, girlfriends, and his work to fish lifestyle in Colorado.  If you've wondered about carp on the fly, then this episode is for you.    With Host, Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes.  Become a subscriber Pictures from Dylan @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram Check out Dylan on social media: Instagram: @dylanmolnar Destination Angler:  ·       Destination Angler Gear – T-shirts, Hats, Artwork ·       Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast:  @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram ·       Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook.  Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded July 17, 2023.  Episode 106

    Quintessential England on the River Test with Gilly Bate

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 82:05


    Our destination is the legendary River Test in England with expert guide and fishing agent, Gilly Bate, Fly Odyssey UK.  If you've ever wondered what fly fishing in the UK is all about, then this episode is for you.   Steeped in history, the River Test is considered by many the birthplace of fly fishing and one of the pre-eminent chalk streams in the world.  Here, anglers can immerse themselves in a bygone era, fishing famous “beats” through private estates, while testing their skill against surprisingly large and wily trout.  Gilly has been fly-fishing and guiding English chalk streams for 25 years and has appeared in TV shows, podcasts, and magazine articles.  Today Gilly takes us into the world of estate fly fishing, river keepers, and proper English stream etiquette.  Bonus:  Scotland and the iconic River Spey.  With Host, Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes.  Become a subscriber Pictures from Gilly Bate @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram Contact Gilly Bate https://www.flyodyssey.co.uk/ g.bate@flyodyssey.co.uk   Facebook  Instagram  @gillybate Please check out our Sponsors: Angler's Coffee - elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep.  https://anglerscoffee.com/   | Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco    Got Fishing - crafting world Class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget.   https://gotfishing.com/ | Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing TroutRoutes - the #1 Trout Fishing app, helping you find new trout water so you spend less time on the road and more time fishing.  https://troutinsights.com/ | Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes  Download the app here Adamsbuilt Fishing - THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear. https://www.adamsbuiltfishing.com/ | Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt Destination Angler:  ·       Website ·       Destination Angler Gear – T-shirts, Hats, Artwork ·       Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast:  @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram ·       Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook.  Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded Oct 4, 2023.  Episode 105

    Masterclass on the Little Juniata with Josh Miller, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 55:45


    Our destination is the Little Juniata River, Part 2, in Central Pennsylvania with competition angler and euro nymphing aficionado, Josh Miller owner of Trout Yeah guide service.   Yes folks, the master class continues with life changing concepts on how to catch more fish including strike detection, observation, and sizing up a piece of water.  Plus, Josh's surprising philosophy on top fly patterns, the Frisby cast, and why he likes to keep his flies OFF the bottom.  Stick around to the end for a chance encounter with Joe Humphreys and some stories we captured after we turned the recorder back on.   With Host, Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes.  Become a subscriber Pictures from Josh @DestinationAnglerPodcast onFacebook and Instagram About Josh Miller Trout Yeah guide service Book a trip:   412.805.5970 | TroutYeah@gmail.com Facebook Instagram Please check out our Sponsors: Adamsbuilt Fishing - THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear. https://www.adamsbuiltfishing.com/ | Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt Angler's Coffee - elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep.  https://anglerscoffee.com/   | Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco    Got Fishing - crafting world Class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget.   https://gotfishing.com/ | Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing TroutRoutes - the #1 Trout Fishing app, helping you find new trout water so you spend less time on the road and more time fishing.  https://troutinsights.com/ | Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes  Download the app here Destination Angler:  ·       Website ·       Destination Angler Gear – T-shirts, Hats, Artwork ·       Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast:  @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram ·       Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook.  Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded Aug 18, 2023.  Episode 104

    Mindset on the Little Juniata with Josh Miller, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 61:24


    Our destination is the Little Juniata River in Central Pennsylvania with competition angler and Team USA youth fly fishing coach, Josh Miller, Trout Yeah guide service.  The Little J is a gorgeous trout stream known for deep emerald green pools, limestone cliffs, scenic stone railroad arches, and tremendous Brown Trout fishing.   Hailing from Pittsburgh, Josh's journey in fly fishing began as a teenager, propelling him to compete in regional and national events, where he eventually secured a spot on Fly Fishing Team USA.  Today, Josh provides a masterclass on euro nymphing, shares insights about the Little J, stories of the USA Youth Flyfishing team's victorious journey to Bosnia, and the importance of the mental aspect of the game.    With Host, Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes.  Sign up at https://www.destinationanglerpodcast.com  Pictures from Josh  @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram About Josh Miller Trout Yeah guide service Book a trip:   412.805.5970  TroutYeah@gmail.com Facebook Instagram Please check out our Sponsors: TroutRoutes - the #1 Trout Fishing app, helping you find new trout water so you spend less time on the road and more time fishing.  https://troutinsights.com/  Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes  Download the app here Adamsbuilt Fishing - THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear. https://www.adamsbuiltfishing.com/  Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt Angler's Coffee - elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep.  https://anglerscoffee.com/    Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco    Got Fishing - crafting world Class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget.   https://gotfishing.com/  Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing Destination Angler:  ·       Website ·       Destination Angler Gear – T-shirts, Hats, Artwork ·       Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast:  @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram ·       Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook.  Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded Aug 18, 2023.  Episode 103

    A Million Miles Away on the Deerfield River with Brian Comfort

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 69:10


    Our destination is the Deerfield River in western Massachusetts with Brian Comfort, owner of Deerfield Fly shop.  The Deerfield ranks among the best tailwaters in the Northeast.  With diverse hatches and water types, anglers can find great dry fly fishing and escape the crowds on this remote and scenic river. Brian shares what makes the Deerfield River so special, how to navigate the multiple dams and tailwaters that make up this system, major hatches, and how to target those big browns lurking in nearly every hole.  Bonus: Tarpon in the Virgin Islands, giant trout in New Zealand, and technical trout on Swift River, plus, was it a good idea to buy a fly shop during covid?    With host, Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes.  Sign up at https://www.destinationanglerpodcast.com  Top Flies for the Deerfield River: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram About Brian Comfort and the Deerfield Fly Shop Deerfield Fly Shop Book a trip:  413-397-3665 Facebook Instagram Please check out our Sponsors: Got Fishing - crafting world Class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget.   https://gotfishing.com/ | Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing TroutRoutes - the #1 Trout Fishing app, helping you find new trout water so you spend less time on the road and more time fishing.  https://troutinsights.com/ | Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes  Download the app here Adamsbuilt Fishing - THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear. https://www.adamsbuiltfishing.com/ | Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt Angler's Coffee - elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep.  https://anglerscoffee.com/   | Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco    Destination Angler:  ·       Website ·       Destination Angler Gear – T-shirts, Hats, Artwork ·       Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast:  @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram ·       Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook.  Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded Aug 9, 2023.  Episode 102

    The Blackfoot River Runs Through It Part 2 with John Maclean

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 60:29


    Our destination is part 2 of our conversation with John Maclean on the Blackfoot River. In case you missed part 1, John is the son of Norman Maclean, the author of the book that changed everything, "A River Runs Through It."  If you love the book and movie, this episode is for you.  We unravel the enigma of his brother Paul, probing into the mysteries surrounding his life and tragic end.  What Norman Maclean was like as a father, and why he wrote the book.  Who was the real-life counterpart of Neil, the preppy and obnoxious brother of Jessie, and learn that the opening scene in the original manuscript was totally different.    Stay with us until the very end for John's captivating tales of his journeys as a reporter alongside Henry Kissinger, and his profound insights into the unforgettable closing words of the book: "I am haunted by waters."    With host, Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes.  Sign up at https://www.destinationanglerpodcast.com  Top Flies for the Blackfoot and rare photos from John: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram About John Maclean Home Waters, a Chronical of a Family and a River John's website Facebook Please check out our Sponsors: Angler's Coffee - elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep.  https://anglerscoffee.com/   | Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco    Got Fishing - crafting world Class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget.   https://gotfishing.com/ | Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing TroutRoutes - the #1 Trout Fishing app, helping you find new trout water so you spend less time on the road and more time fishing.  https://troutinsights.com/ | Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes  Download the app here Adamsbuilt Fishing - THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear. https://www.adamsbuiltfishing.com/ | Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt Destination Angler:  ·       Website ·       Destination Angler Gear – T-shirts, Hats, Artwork ·       Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast:  @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram ·       Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook.  Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded July 7, 2023.  Episode 101      

    The Blackfoot River Runs Through It Part 1 with John Maclean

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 56:08


    Our destination is the pristine waters of the Blackfoot River in Montana, Part 1, with special guest, the acclaimed author and journalist, John Maclean, son of Norman Maclean, the literary genius behind the book, "A River Runs Through It."  The Blackfoot River is a place of rugged beauty and renowned trout fishing.  It's a slice of paradise that has captivated the hearts of Montanans for generations, even before Hollywood took notice. But is its popularity a blessing or a curse?   From his summers in Montana at a century-old family cabin to his illustrious career as a Washington correspondent for the Chicago Tribune, John regales us with his own tales from this storied river, the iconic book, and the beloved film that captured the imagination of anglers the world over. With host, Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes.  Sign up at https://www.destinationanglerpodcast.com  Top Flies for the Blackfoot and rare photos from John: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram About John Maclean Home Waters, a Chronical of a Family and a River John's website Facebook Please check out our Sponsors: Adamsbuilt Fishing - THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price.  Waders, Nets, Outerwear. https://www.adamsbuiltfishing.com/ | Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt Angler's Coffee - elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep.  https://anglerscoffee.com/   | Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco    Got Fishing - crafting world Class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget.   https://gotfishing.com/ | Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing TroutRoutes - the #1 Trout Fishing app, helping you find new trout water so you spend less time on the road and more time fishing.  https://troutinsights.com/ | Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes  Download the app here Destination Angler:  ·       Website ·       Destination Angler Gear – T-shirts, Hats, Artwork ·       Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast:  @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram ·       Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook.  Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded July 7, 2023.  Episode 100

    Savvy trout on the Provo River with Walter Foster

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 74:29


    Our Destination is the world-renowned Provo River in Utah with expert fly angler, guide and artist, Walter Foster, Park City Trout Tales, and Fine Fin Art.   Only 20 minutes from Park City, the Provo is one of Utah's top trout destinations known for big browns and rainbows that'll rip line like there's no tomorrow.  Walter has been guiding clients on Utah's most famous lakes and streams for 27 years.  He is also an accomplished artist, replicating his client's catch of a lifetime on canvas.   Today Walter dials us into the Provo from top to bottom, gives us the low down on the hatch chart, his top fly pics, and other lakes and streams in the area, and epic fish battles.  Bonus:  40 fish days Pyramid Lake, known for producing 20 lb Lahontan Cutthroat Trout.   Stick around to the end for a great Robert Redford story.    With host, Steve Haigh  Be the first to know about new episodes.  Sign up at https://www.destinationanglerpodcast.com  Top Flies for the Provo: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram Contact Walter: Trout Tales Fly Fishing Excursions:  https://www.trouttales.com/   | Facebook & Instagram @trouttales Fine Fin Art:  https://www.trouttales.com/walter-foster---artist.html  | Facebook & Instagram @finefinart Please check out our Sponsors: TroutRoutes - The #1 Trout Fishing app, helping you find new trout water so you spend less time on the road and more time fishing.  https://troutinsights.com/ | Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes  Download the app here Angler's Coffee - Elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep.  https://anglerscoffee.com/   | Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco    Got Fishing - Crafting world-class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget.   https://gotfishing.com/ | Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing Destination Angler:  ·       Website ·       Destination Angler Gear – T-shirts, Hats, Artwork ·       Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast:  @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram ·       Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook.  Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded Aug 2, 2023.  Episode 99

    Good Vibes on the San Juan River with Rod Coddington

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 90:15


    Our destination is the legendary San Juan River in Northern New Mexico with expert guide and fly angler, Rob Coddington, Duranglers Fly Shop, Durango Colorado.  The San Juan River is considered one of THE top tailwaters in America due to the sheer numbers and size of trout.  Rob played college baseball and spent his summers trout fishing in Jackson hole.  He and his wife moved to Durango 24 years ago where he teaches history, coaches baseball, and guides full time in the summers.  Today Rob shares stories of giant fish, the famous ant fall, midge fishing tips, and why a soft fly rod is the way to go on the San Juan.      With host, Steve Haigh  Be the first to know about new episodes.  Sign up at https://www.destinationanglerpodcast.com  Top Flies for the San Juan: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram Contact Rob at Duranglers Fly Shop: https://duranglers.com/ Facebook & Instagram @duranglers Please check out our Sponsors: Angler's Coffee - elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep.  https://anglerscoffee.com/   | Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco    TroutRoutes - the #1 Trout Fishing app, helping you find new trout water so you spend less time on the road and more time fishing.  https://troutinsights.com/ | Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes  Download the app here Rocky Mountain Angling Club – offering uncrowded fly fishing in the Rocky Mountains since 1992.  Fight the fish not the crowds.  https://rmangling.com/ | mangling@gmail.com |  800-524-1814 Destination Angler: ·       NEW WEBSITE!   https://www.destinationanglerpodcast.com ·       Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast:  @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram ·       Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook.  Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded June 29, 2023.  Episode 98

    Chosen by Muskies on the St Croix River with Brian Maze

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 88:02


    Our Destination is the St Croix River with Brian Maze, Amaazen Outdoors, Prescott, Wisconsin.  Come along with us as Brian chases Muskies on the fly.  The St Croix is one of the original 8 rivers protected by the Wild and Scenic River act.  With little or no development, the upper section offers a wild, remote, and unpressured experience for anglers.  Brian covers the St Croix from end to end and takes us into the mind of the musky, plus bird dogs and grouse hunting, top fly patterns and leader set-ups, and keeping Musky fly fishing simple.  Stick around to the end for a great tip Brian calls “walkin the dog”.   With host, Steve Haigh  Be the first to know about new episodes.  Sign up at https://www.destinationanglerpodcast.com  Top Flies for Muskies: @DestinationAnglerPodcast onFacebook and Instagram Contact Brian at Amaazen Outdoors: https://amaazen.com/ | 920-277-5750  |  Brian@amaazen.com Facebook @Amaazen.Outdoors  |  Instagram  @Amaazen_outdoors Brian's YouTube channel Brian's podcast is called the Amaazen Outdoors Podcast Please check out our Sponsors: Rocky Mountain Angling Club – offering uncrowded fly fishing in the Rocky Mountains since 1992.  Fight the fish not the crowds.  https://rmangling.com/ | mangling@gmail.com |  800-524-1814 TroutRoutes - the #1 Trout Fishing app, helping you find new trout water so you spend less time on the road and more time fishing.  https://troutinsights.com/ | Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes  Download the app here Angler's Coffee - elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep.  https://anglerscoffee.com/   | Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco    Destination Angler: ·       NEW WEBSITE!   https://www.destinationanglerpodcast.com ·       Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast:  @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram ·       Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook.  Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded June 29, 2023.  Episode 97

    Cracking the Code in the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area with Erin Crider

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 82:18


    Our destination is the Indian Peaks Wilderness area in Central Colorado with Erin Crider, Founder of Uncharted Outdoorswomen, Blackhawk, Colorado.  About an hour from Denver, Indian Peaks is a roadless wilderness crisscrossed by over 100 miles of trails on or near the Continental Divide with dozens of alpine lakes and streams for the adventuresome angler.   As a former private wealth advisor out of NYC, Erin has made it her life's mission to break down barriers in the outdoors for women.  Her company employs over 30 all-female hunting, fishing, and hiking guides in Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, and Oregon.  Today Erin dials us into Indiana Peaks and shares pro tips on scoping out lakes, essential gear for the high country, top confidence fly patterns, and avoiding moose. With host, Steve Haigh  Be the first to know about new episodes.  Sign up at https://www.destinationanglerpodcast.com  Top Flies for the Indian Peaks Wilderness: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram Contact Erin at Uncharted Outdoorswomen: https://unchartedoutdoorswomen.com/ Colorado Women on the Fly Facebook @UnchartedOutdoorswomen Instagram  @Uncharted_Outdoorswomen Instagram @ColoradoWomenOnTheFly Please check out our Sponsors: Angler's Coffee - elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep.  https://anglerscoffee.com/   | Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco    TroutRoutes - the #1 Trout Fishing app, helping you find new trout water so you spend less time on the road and more time fishing.  https://troutinsights.com/ | Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes  Destination Angler: ·       NEW WEBSITE!   https://www.destinationanglerpodcast.com ·       Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast:  @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram ·       Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook.  Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded June 22, 2023.  Episode 96 Music on the show by A Brother's Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.    Podcast edited by Podcast Volume  https://www.podcastvolume.com/

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