The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing Podcast

In this episode we WadeOutThere for Part 2 of our conversation with Alex Emery, from Livingston, Montana. Alex started fly fishing as a child with his father in New Jersey and continued during school at West Virginia University, becoming involved with the fly fishing club as well.  After college, Alex's search to continue his passion for fly fishing, and build a life and career connected to the outdoors brought him to Sweetwater Travel Company Guide School, on the Bighorn River in Montana.  Alex went on to become a guide on the Yellowstone River and surrounding area for over eight years.  Alex has been a guest on the podcast before.  Since the last time we talked, he's started his own outfitter, Livingston Trout Guides.  We discuss summer underated and exciting dry fly fishing and hatches on the Yellowstone River.Learn More:LivingstonTroutGuides.comInstagram: @flieronthemountainVisit WadeOutThere.com/art for 10% off your first original painting or limited edition print from show host and artist Jason Shemchuk Visit TacticalFlyFisher.com and use Promo Code: wade15 at checkout for 15% off you next tactical gear purchase.Newsletter Sign-Up . Sign up for emails with new podcast episodes, blog articles, and updates on artwork from Jason.

In this episode we WadeOutThere for Part 1 of our conversation with Alex Emory, from Livingston, Montana. Alex started fly fishing as a child with his father in New Jersey and continued during school at West Virginia University, becoming involved with the fly fishing club as well.  After college, Alex's search to continue his passion for fly fishing, and build a life and career connected to the outdoors brought him to Sweetwater Travel Company Guide School, in Livingston, Montana, where he has been guiding on the Yellowstone River and surrounding area for over eight years.  Alex has been a guest on the podcast before.  Since the last time we talked, he's started his own outfitter, Livingston Trout Guides.  We discuss fly fishing before, during, and after spring run off on the Yellowstone River and freestone rivers in general.Learn More:LivingstonTroutGuides.comVisit WadeOutThere.com/art for 10% off your first original painting or limited edition print from show host and artist Jason Shemchuk Visit TacticalFlyFisher.com and use Promo Code: wade15 at checkout for 15% off you next tactical gear purchase.Newsletter Sign-Up . Sign up for emails with new podcast episodes, blog articles, and updates on artwork from Jason.

In this episode we WadeOutThere with Loren Williams from Saratoga Springs, New York.  Loren grew up in Pennsylvania fishing with his father from the time he was three years old.  At seven, he found an old fly rod, his father's fly tying vise and a book on how to tie trout flies by George Harvey.  Loren transformed these tools into a life long love of fly fishing that spanned from fly fishing small ponds with homespun flies, to long days of fishing and learning from George Harvey and Joe Humphries in the local fly shop in State College, to competing on Team USA, guiding, and teaching.  We discuss United Kingdom style loch fishing from a row boat, techniques for small stream fishing in New York, and why Loren has a special place in his heart for one of our western rivers' native fish.Learn More:Instagram @adiposefanEmail: lorenwilliams595@gmail.comVisit WadeOutThere.com/art for 10% off your first original painting or limited edition print from show host and artist Jason Shemchuk Visit TacticalFlyFisher.com and use Promo Code: wade15 at checkout for 15% off you next tactical gear purchase.Newsletter Sign-Up . Sign up for emails with new podcast episodes, blog articles, and updates on artwork from Jason.

In this episode we WadeOutThere with Mike Schultz from Dexter, Michigan.  Mike grew up in Michigan fishing conventional gear on small ponds and lakes around his home, until he started driving and found the Huron River. On a trip to Michigan's Upper Peninsula, he was introduced to fly fishing while being drawn to the rivers' salmon and steelhead. He continued fly fishing back home on the Huron River while waiting for the salmon seasons up north.  Mike played hockey in college and attended business school, while continuing to fly fish.  After school he continued fly fishing and guiding until his dream of building his own shop became a reality.  Today, Mike is a guide and owner of Schultzoutfitters, located on the banks of the Huron River, not far from where his love of fly fishing took hold as a child.  We discuss building a confident and welcoming fly shop team, the Huron River, and Smallmouth tactics and fly design.Learn More:SchultzOutfitters.comVisit WadeOutThere.com/art for 10% off your first original painting or limited edition print from show host and artist Jason Shemchuk Visit TacticalFlyFisher.com and use Promo Code: wade15 at checkout for 15% off you next tactical gear purchase.Newsletter Sign-Up . Sign up for emails with new podcast episodes, blog articles, and updates on artwork from Jason.

In this episode we WadeOutThere with Dallas Eastman from Fountain, Colorado.  Dallas grew up mostly bass fishing in Minnesota but when he moved to Colorado in 2019, he quickly made some fishy friends that introduced him to fly fishing.  Dallas works full time as a carpenter and is a part time guide for his own outfitter Trouts and Stouts, where he focuses mostly on the tailwater sections of the Arkansas River around Pueblo and back country overnight trips in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.  We discuss the advantages and techniques for winter fishing on the Arkansas River.   Learn More:Troutsandstouts.orgVisit WadeOutThere.com/art for 10% off your first original painting or limited edition print from show host and artist Jason Shemchuk Visit TacticalFlyFisher.com and use Promo Code: wade15 at checkout for 15% off you next tactical gear purchase.Newsletter Sign-Up . Sign up for emails with new podcast episodes, blog articles, and updates on artwork from Jason.

In this episode we WadeOutThere with Jarob Ortiz, from Arlington, Virginia.  Jarob started fly fishing in 3rd grade, after being drawn to the delicate cast and presentation portrayed in the popular book and movie, A River Runs Through It.  He learned to cast from his uncle from Montana, and when he signed up for the Air Force out of high school, Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska was at the top of his list.  When he wasn't working in the A-10 Warthog's electronic warfare shop, he was spending all his free time traveling to fishing destinations throughout Alaska.  After separating from the Air Force, Jarob used his G.I. Bill to pay for photography equipment and education, to start his second career.  Jarob spent several years being a commercial photographer and fly fishing on the side, before making a last ditch attempt to keep his passion for photography alive, applying for a dream job, shooting our National Parks in the style and technique of famous photographer Ansel Adams.  Today, Jarob is THE large format photographer for the national park service, tasked to capture the historic architecture and engineering projects throughout our country.  We discuss how becoming engrossed in the systems we commit to, whether they be fly fishing or  photography, create a balance in our lives, and Jarod shares stories and tips from some of his most memorable fly fishing adventures in our National Parks.Learn More:Instagram: @heritagedocumentationnpsVisit WadeOutThere.com/art for 10% off your first original painting or limited edition print from show host and artist Jason Shemchuk Visit TacticalFlyFisher.com and use Promo Code: wade15 at checkout for 15% off you next tactical gear purchase.Newsletter Sign-Up . Sign up for emails with new podcast episodes, blog articles, and updates on artwork from Jason.

In this episode we WadeOutThere with Bill Dell from Western Pennsylvania.  Bill grew up fishing the blue gill pond on his family's farm in Pennsylvania as a boy, and continued to passionately fish through high school and college.  It was his introduction to steelhead fishing in the Great Lakes that convinced him that his future was in fly fishing.  Bill takes an analytical mind to fly fishing.  Early on, he used his love of numbers to help him organize details about his time on the water, and develop systems for where and how to fish.  Bill also has a passion for photography and has been taking his camera with him in nature from the beginning.  Today Bill continues his photography and interest in fly fishing tactics as a guide and contributor at Troutbitten. We discuss finding the small things that stand out in nature, how to methodically assess which river might be fishing best in Pennsylvania on any given day, and Bill's thoughts on intentionality in the pace you take while wading a trout stream.Learn More:@billd328Troutbitten.comVisit WadeOutThere.com/art for 10% off your first original painting or limited edition print from show host and artist Jason Shemchuk Visit TacticalFlyFisher.com and use Promo Code: wade15 at checkout for 15% off you next tactical gear purchase.Newsletter Sign-Up . Sign up for emails with new podcast episodes, blog articles, and updates on artwork from Jason.

In this episode we WadeOutThere with MacKenna Stang, from Denver, Colorado.  MacKenna grew up in Colorado hiking, camping, and fishing with her family.  After multiple knee injuries cut her soccer career short, fly fishing became more and more important in her life, helping her move on from soccer and pour her passion into something new.  MacKenna credits her father for teaching her the basics of fly fishing, and for helping to create that passion that she maintains today.  We discuss wade and raft fishing the Arkansas River and MacKenna's special father - daughter relationship with fly fishing.Visit WadeOutThere.com/art for 10% off your first original painting or limited edition print from show host and artist Jason Shemchuk Visit TacticalFlyFisher.com and use Promo Code: wade15 at checkout for 15% off you next tactical gear purchase.Newsletter Sign-Up . Sign up for emails with new podcast episodes, blog articles, and updates on artwork from Jason.

In this episode we WadeOutThere for part two of our conversation with Frank Landis, from Carlisle, Pennsylvania.  Frank grew up fishing with his father, and used fly fishing when he thought it was the best tactic to catch fish.  By college he had completely crossed over and was fly fishing every chance he got.Frank is a middle school teacher and became a part time fly fishing guide at his local fly shop after working on the floor for several years.  In Part 2 of our discussion, Frank discusses the night tactics and techniques he employs in Pennsylvania's trout water.Learn More:Instagram: @frankflyfishesTCO Fly Fishing.comVisit WadeOutThere.com/art for 10% off your first original painting or limited edition print from show host and artist Jason Shemchuk Visit TacticalFlyFisher.com and use Promo Code: wade15 at checkout for 15% off you next tactical gear purchase.Newsletter Sign-Up . Sign up for emails with new podcast episodes, blog articles, and updates on artwork from Jason.

In this episode we WadeOutThere for part one of our conversation with Frank Landis, from Carlisle, Pennsylvania.  Frank grew up fishing with his father, and used fly fishing when he thought it was the best tactic to catch fish.  By college he had completely crossed over and was fly fishing every chance he got.Frank is a middle school teacher and became a part time fly fishing guide at his local fly shop after working on the floor for several years.  In Part 1 of our discussion, Frank shares his thoughts on Spring fishing in Pennsylvania, the mechanics of switching between his tight line nymphing rig and dry fly set up, and techniques for presentation on Pennsylvania's trout streams.Learn More:Instagram: @frankflyfishesVisit WadeOutThere.com/art for 10% off your first original painting or limited edition print from show host and artist Jason Shemchuk Visit TacticalFlyFisher.com and use Promo Code: wade15 at checkout for 15% off you next tactical gear purchase.Newsletter Sign-Up . Sign up for emails with new podcast episodes, blog articles, and updates on artwork from Jason.

In this episode we WadeOutThere with Patrick Kilby, from Western Washington.  Patrick's love of fishing started in Eastern Washington, fishing bobbers with his grandfather.  A photo of a rising trout in a magazine inspired a passion for fly fishing that soon had Patrick tying flies and driving from stream to stream as a teenager.  After an initial career path in law enforcement didn't feel like the right fit, he knew that he wanted to try to make a living in the fishing industry.  Patrick began by building fly rods himself, then for an accomplished custom rod builder. He became a fly shop manager in Oregon, and finally landed as a fly designer at Rio Flies.  We discuss humility in fly fishing and the under appreciated elements of fly design.Learn More:Instagram: @buzz.bean.and.rodFarbank.com/collections/rio-fliesVisit WadeOutThere.com/art for 10% off your first original painting or limited edition print from show host and artist Jason Shemchuk Visit TacticalFlyFisher.com and use Promo Code: wade15 at checkout for 15% off you next tactical gear purchase.Newsletter Sign-Up . Sign up for emails with new podcast episodes, blog articles, and updates on artwork from Jason.

In this episode we WadeOutThere with Brad Petzke from Saint Joseph, Michigan.  Brad learned to fish from his father, targeting warm water species in the lakes and rivers around him and catching steelhead off the pier.  As part of a college ski program, Brad took an internship in Colorado, driving snowcats at night, skiing during the day, and fishing for trout every chance he got.  After three years, Brad moved back to Michigan where he continued to pursue a career in fishing.  He is a guide and owner of Rivers North Guide Service that takes advantage of Michigan's diverse fishery in the Upper Peninsula.  We discuss fall steelhead tactics and techniques as well as some of the lessons learned that Brad has found heading south for the winter to fish in Florida.Learn More:@riversnorthupRiversNorth.netVisit WadeOutThere.com/art for 10% off your first original painting or limited edition print from show host and artist Jason Shemchuk Visit TacticalFlyFisher.com and use Promo Code: wade15 at checkout for 15% off you next tactical gear purchase.Newsletter Sign-Up . Sign up for emails with new podcast episodes, blog articles, and updates on artwork from Jason.

In this episode we WadeOutThere with Martin Gerdin, from Aspen Colorado.  Martin grew up fishing with a spinning rig and a passion for fish that bled over into an early introduction to the world of glass art.  As Martin began to learn the craft of shaping glass, a fish was first on his list to create.  Martin credits his later discovery of fly fishing for helping him maintain sobriety and for bringing clarity to his art and life.  Since he began fly fishing Martin has also become passionate about the native species of North America and has spent much of his free time learning their history and seeking them out with a fly rod.  We discuss how to find and fish to bull trout, the habitat challenges bull trout face,  and the process of creating fish from glass.Learn More:Instagram: @martin_gerdin_glassMartinGerdinGlass.comVisit WadeOutThere.com/art for 10% off your first original painting or limited edition print from show host and artist Jason Shemchuk Visit TacticalFlyFisher.com and use Promo Code: wade15 at checkout for 15% off you next tactical gear purchase.Newsletter Sign-Up . Sign up for emails with new podcast episodes, blog articles, and updates on artwork from Jason.

In this episode we WadeOutThere with Chris Gallagher from upstate New York.  Chris started fly fishing during high school in Virginia, but it was after he joined the army and was stationed in upstate New York's Fort Drum, that Chris found a connection that would carry him through his military career and beyond.  His love for fishing the Adirondacks and Catskills helped him decide to make New York his home after twenty years of service, during which he was a hard core dry or die fly fisherman. Eventually, Chris came around to nymph fishing to help get more out of his time on the water, and even earned a spot on the USA Fly Fishing competition team.  We discuss how to find and adjust to different sections of the river, casting and hooksets while euro nymphing, and the famous Catskills fishery.  Chris also shares some stories about catching fish while deployed overseas in Iraq.Learn More:Instagram: @catskillflyfishingTrouttownflies.comVisit WadeOutThere.com/art for 10% off your first original painting or limited edition print from show host and artist Jason Shemchuk Visit TacticalFlyFisher.com and use Promo Code: wade15 at checkout for 15% off you next tactical gear purchase.Newsletter Sign-Up . Sign up for emails with new podcast episodes, blog articles, and updates on artwork from Jason.

In this episode we WadeOutThere for Part Two of our conversation with Colby Crossland, from Dutch John, Utah.  Colby grew up fishing with his grandfather in Utah's Uintah Basin.  After being gifted a fly rod and vise, Colby took his love of fishing on the road, exploring the small streams in Northern Utah and Southern Idaho through high school and college, where he studied photography.  A combination of having no photo shoots and an invitation to stay with a friend, led Colby to Dutch John, Utah where he learned to row a drift boat, run shuttles, and fly fished for two summers before being offered a job guiding at Spinner Fall Guide Service, where he has been guiding now for over fourteen years.  In Part Two of our conversation Colby shares even more tactic and techniques for dry fly fishing success on the Green River.Learn More:SpinnerFall.comInstagram: @colbycrosslandCicada Madness by Dave ZielinskiVisit WadeOutThere.com/art for 10% off your first original painting or limited edition print from show host and artist Jason Shemchuk Visit TacticalFlyFisher.com and use Promo Code: wade15 at checkout for 15% off you next tactical gear purchase.Newsletter Sign-Up . Sign up for emails with new podcast episodes, blog articles, and updates on artwork from Jason.

In this episode we WadeOutThere for Part One of our conversation with Colby Crossland, from Dutch John, Utah.  Colby grew up fishing with his grandfather in Utah's Uintah Basin.  After being gifted a fly rod and vise, Colby took his love of fishing on the road, exploring the small streams in Northern Utah and Southern Idaho through high school and college, where he studied photography.  A combination of having no photo shoots and an invitation to stay with a friend, led Colby to Dutch John, Utah where he learned to row a drift boat, run shuttles, and fly fished for two summers before being offered a job guiding at Spinner Fall Guide Service, where he has been guiding now for over fourteen years.  We discuss techniques for success and ways to progress on the oars of a drift boat, and dry fly tactics on the Green River.Visit WadeOutThere.com/art for 10% off your first original painting or limited edition print from show host and artist Jason Shemchuk Visit TacticalFlyFisher.com and use Promo Code: wade15 at checkout for 15% off you next tactical gear purchase.Newsletter Sign-Up . Sign up for emails with new podcast episodes, blog articles, and updates on artwork from Jason.

In this episode we Wade Back into some of 2024s most memorable conversations.  These impactful dialogues are a combination of tactics, stories, conservation, and personal journeys that represent the best of what fly fishing can give us and what we can give back.If you've been a long time listener of the show, my intent is that these highlights remind you of why you listen and what WadeOutThere tries to unpack by sharing each guest's story of why fly fishing is special… for them.If you're new to the podcast, this is what it's all about. Everyone's story is different.  Everyone's passion for the sport takes its own meandering path downstream.  This show explores those unique passions. I hope this episode inspires you to go back and listen to some earlier episodes that spark your interest.I believe fly fishing is special, but not elite.  May this episode remind us of our own special journey in fly fishing and keep us excited to hear from others.Visit WadeOutThere.com/art for 10% off your first original painting or limited edition print from show host and artist Jason Shemchuk Visit TacticalFlyFisher.com and use Promo Code: wade15 at checkout for 15% off you next tactical gear purchase.Newsletter Sign-Up . Sign up for emails with new podcast episodes, blog articles, and updates on artwork from Jason.

In this episode we WadeOutThere with Willy Dietrich, from Stowe, Vermont.  Willy started fishing in the Boy Scouts and started fly fishing on a blue gill pond with his friends.  It took him two years of self education, failure, and casting in the snow out back to catch his first trout on the fly rod, but once he learned the importance of presentation, he was off to the races.  Willy is a fly fishing guide that focuses not only on trout but many of Vermont's other amazing fisheries.  We discuss brook stream tactics and Vermont's diverse fishing opportunities.Learn More:Catamountfishing.comVisit WadeOutThere.com/art for 10% off your first original painting or limited edition print from show host and artist Jason Shemchuk Visit TacticalFlyFisher.com and use Promo Code: wade15 at checkout for 15% off you next tactical gear purchase.Newsletter Sign-Up . Sign up for emails with new podcast episodes, blog articles, and updates on artwork from Jason.

In this episode we WadeOutThere for Part Two of our conversation with Dave Hurley, from Detroit Michigan.  As a child Dave fished the local golf courses and waterways in San Diego, where he was born and raised, often getting chased away from his favorites spots.  He was introduced to fly fishing on a trip to Utah, and on the banks of the Green River he found himself both humbled and determined.  His commitment to fly fishing was cemented when he finally caught his first fish with a fly rod, on a small mountain stream.  He channeled his new love of fly fishing into dissecting the waters and fish of San Diego's beaches, until an opportunity arose for him and his wife to move to Detroit. Michigan became a new home for his love of music and fly fishing.  Soon he was exploring, and eventually guiding the fresh water oceans in the area from his  own flats skiff.  In Part Two of our discussion, Dave shares sight fishing tactics on the fresh water flats in Michigan.Learn More:Instagram: @davehurlVisit WadeOutThere.com/art for 10% off your first original painting or limited edition print from show host and artist Jason Shemchuk Visit TacticalFlyFisher.com and use Promo Code: wade15 at checkout for 15% off you next tactical gear purchase.Newsletter Sign-Up . Sign up for emails with new podcast episodes, blog articles, and updates on artwork from Jason.

In this episode we WadeOutThere for Part One of our conversation with Dave Hurley, from Detroit Michigan.  As a child Dave fished the local golf courses and waterways in San Diego, where he was born and raised, often getting chased away from his favorites spots.  He was introduced to fly fishing on a trip to Utah, and on the banks of the Green River he found himself both humbled and determined.  His commitment to fly fishing was cemented when he finally caught his first fish with a fly rod, on a small mountain stream.  He channeled his new love of fly fishing into dissecting the waters and fish of San Diego's beaches, until an opportunity arose for him and his wife to move to Detroit. Michigan became a new home for his love of music and fly fishing.  Soon he was exploring, and eventually guiding the fresh water oceans in the area from his own flats skiff.  In Part One of our discussion, Dave shares tactics for surf fishing in San Diego and talks about how the move to Detroit had set him up for discovering his niche in the fly fishing world.Learn More:Instagram: @davehurlVisit WadeOutThere.com/art for 10% off your first original painting or limited edition print from show host and artist Jason Shemchuk Visit TacticalFlyFisher.com and use Promo Code: wade15 at checkout for 15% off you next tactical gear purchase.Newsletter Sign-Up . Sign up for emails with new podcast episodes, blog articles, and updates on artwork from Jason.

In this episode we WadeOutThere with Levi Lambert, from Sedalia, Colorado.  Levi grew up in western Montana fishing the creeks and ponds around his grandparents' farm.  In high school and college Levi worked on a ranch in the Bitterroot Valley that hosted anglers, which is where he began an obsession with the challenge of fly fishing. Now, Levi lives in Colorado, guides on the South Platte River, and continues to pursue his passions in the outdoors.  We discuss prospecting for trout with dry flies on the South Platte River during the summer and winter months, and accuracy in casting and mending line with dry flies.Learn More:Instagram: @levilambertflyfishingMinTurn Anglers.comVisit WadeOutThere.com/art for 10% off your first original painting or limited edition print from show host and artist Jason Shemchuk Visit TacticalFlyFisher.com and use Promo Code: wade15 at checkout for 15% off you next tactical gear purchase.Newsletter Sign-Up . Sign up for emails with new podcast episodes, blog articles, and updates on artwork from Jason.

In this episode we WadeOutThere with Steve Schmidt, from Salt Lake City, UT.  Steve moved to Utah to pursue his love of skiing while attending college.  He quickly became a die hard fly fisherman, spending almost every free day on the Provo River, skiing in the evenings, and spending his summers on some of the west's most storied fisheries.  Steve's hunger to progress and learn fostered relationships with fly fishing mentors that not only helped him as a fisherman, but also opened the doors to a life and career in fly fishing.  Steve opened his fly shop, Western Rivers Fly Fisher, in 1986 and although he's recently retired, you can still find him in the shop helping others progress on their own fly fishing journeys.  We discuss dry fly tactics and why doing the hard work matters in all aspects of fly fishing.Learn More:Western Rivers Flyfisher.comREAD: WADEOUTTHERE | What Makes a Good Day's FishingREAD: WADEOUTTHERE | Embrace the DriveREAD: WADEOUTTHERE | Fish One RiverREAD: WADEOUTTHERE | Leveraging Angles in Fly FishingVisit TacticalFlyFisher.com and use Promo Code: wade15 at checkout for 15% off you next tactical gear purchase.Newsletter Sign-UpNew Collector DiscountWadeOutThere SubscribersGet 10% off your first order.View Jason's ArtworkThanks for listening.VR- Jason

In this episode we WadeOutThere with Mary Ann Dozer from Sisters, Oregon. Mary Ann started fly fishing in 1995 when she joined her husband after one of his fly fishing trips in Yellowstone National Park.  She fell in love with fly fishing and was soon spending most of her weekends on the river.  Mary Ann also has a degree in organizational change and was working as  an engineer in the technology industry when she decided it was time for a change herself.  She began an early retirement and continued to pursue her passion for fly fishing.  After a trip to Idaho volunteering with Casting for Recovery, Mary Ann soon found herself living and guiding summers in Salmon Idaho and later on the Lower Deschutes River.  Mary Ann has her Masters Casting Certification from Fly Fishers International, is the Technology Lead for the FFI Casting Board of Governors, and has helped pioneer virtual and video based fly casting instruction. We discuss the Lower Deschutes River, habit patterns, and why less is more in fly casting.Visit TacticalFlyFisher.com and use Promo Code: wade15 at checkout for 15% off you next tactical gear purchase.Newsletter Sign-UpNew Collector DiscountWadeOutThere SubscribersGet 10% off your first order.View Jason's ArtworkThanks for listening.VR- Jason

In this episode we WadeOutThere for Part Two of our conversation with Dec Hogan, from Midway, Utah.  Dec grew up with an obsession for fishing that drove him to find water wherever he went.  He was introduced to fly fishing and steelhead fishing while he lived in California, but it wasn't until he joined the Navy and found himself stationed at Whidbey Island, in Washington State, that Dec finally immersed himself into what would become his passion and profession for decades to come… fly fishing for steelhead.  Dec is an accomplished author and spey casting instructor with decades of experience fishing and guiding for steelhead.  His books and tactics have influenced countless anglers in search of steelhead on the fly.In Part Two of our conversation we discuss tactics for swinging flies for steelhead on the surface, how fly fishing and tying can become art, and how fly fishermen and women can become artists in their craft.Learn More:Instagram: @dechoganBooks by Dec Hogan:A Passion for SteelheadTying Steelhead Flies with StyleSteelhead Fly Tying. Art and Design.Steelhead River Journal: Skagit-SaukNewsletter Sign-UpNew Collector DiscountWadeOutThere SubscribersGet 10% off your first order.View Jason's ArtworkThanks for listening.VR- Jason

In this episode we WadeOutThere for Part One of our conversation with Dec Hogan, from Midway, Utah.  Dec grew up with an obsession for fishing that drove him to find water wherever he went.  He was introduced to fly fishing and steelhead fishing while he lived in California, but it wasn't until he joined the Navy and found himself stationed at Whidbey Island, in Washington State, that Dec finally immersed himself into what would become his passion and profession for decades to come… fly fishing for steelhead.  Dec is an accomplished author and spey casting instructor with decades of experience fishing and guiding for steelhead.  His books and tactics have influenced countless anglers in search of steelhead on the fly.In Part One of our conversation we discuss Dec's methodical approach to steelhead fishing, differences and similarities in reading water and presenting flies during summer and winter, and the importance of a “vulnerable” swing.Learn More:Instagram: @dechoganBooks by Dec Hogan:A Passion for SteelheadTying Steelhead Flies with StyleSteelhead Fly Tying. Art and Design.Steelhead River Journal: Skagit-SaukNewsletter Sign-UpNew Collector DiscountWadeOutThere SubscribersGet 10% off your first order.View Jason's ArtworkThanks for listening.VR- Jason

In this episode we WadeOutThere with Pablo Signori, from Chicago, Illinois.  Pablo found fly fishing on a friends bachelor party to the outdoors and immediately became obsessed with learning more about the sport, while fishing the lakes in the cities he lived in.  During the COVID pandemic, Pablo moved back to Los Angeles, continuing to fly fish, and eventually decided to combine his skillset in music production with his passion for fly fishing by creating a fly fishing podcast.  Pablo's podcast, The Newb and the Knower, is a methodical and educational approach to learning the various aspects of fly fishing, during which Pablo has conversations with fly fisherman, author, and competitor Lance Egan.  Pablo is also a fly fishing film maker who recently started the North American Fly Fishing Outfitter, Criollo Camp Outfitters.  Pablos's outfitter emphasizes local culture and sustainability, and includes trips to Mexico and Argentina, among other destinations.We discuss ideas about how to approach learning and studying fly fishing, the importance of knowing your “why's on the water” and techniques and stories around urban fly fishing.Learn More:Podcast Spotify: The Newb and the KnowerPodcast Apple Podcasts: The Newb and the KnowerCriollo Camp Outfitters.comInstagram: @the_newb_and_the_knower@creollocampNewsletter Sign-UpNew Collector DiscountWadeOutThere SubscribersGet 10% off your first order.View Jason's ArtworkThanks for listening.VR- Jason

In this episode we WadeOutThere with Jan Axtell, from Livingston Montana.  Jan grew up in Wisconsin, and started fly fishing with a friend at sixteen years old.  His first experience on the river was on a spring creek in the Driftless Region, which he continued to fish through high school and college.  After school, Jan moved to Vermont and started guiding.  He fished spring creeks in Vermont and Pennsylvania until a job opportunity took him to Livingston, Montana.  By then, Jan's love for spotting and stalking trout in spring creeks was deeply rooted, and even though Jan also guides on the Yellowstone River, and in Yellowstone National Park,  his passion remains the challenging spring creeks in the Yellowstone Valley.  Jan is also a commercial fly tier.  We discuss finding success in casting through angles, spring creek observation and sight fishing tactics, how to tie flies fast, and fishing through the learning curve.Learn More:Nelson's Guides and Flies.comHatchfinders Fly ShopInstagram: @jandaxtellREAD: WADEOUTTHERE | Slow is Smooth.  Smooth is Fast.READ: WADEOUTTHERE | Eight Reasons the Zebra Midge is the Perfect First Fly to TieREAD: WADEOUTTHERE | River to Fly Strategy (R2FS) - A Fly Tying Process for the Beginner's SuccessNewsletter Sign-UpNew Collector DiscountWadeOutThere SubscribersGet 10% off your first order.View Jason's ArtworkThanks for listening.VR- Jason

In this episode we WadeOutThere with Heidi Lewis from Salt Lake City, Utah.  Heidi started fly fishing when her two daughters were little as a way to get out of the house and spend time in nature.  After taking a women's fly fishing class at her local fly shop, she immediately fell in love and became a dedicated student of the sport, spending most of her free time on the river and in the fly shop.  We discuss wade fishing, the Green River, techniques for swinging wet flies, and Utah's cutthroat slam.  Heidi also shares her experience finding time to go fishing alone and with family.Learn More:Instagram: @heidiaquaEmail: heidiaqua@gmail.comUtahCutthroatSlam.orgNewsletter Sign-UpNew Collector DiscountWadeOutThere SubscribersGet 10% off your first order.View Jason's ArtworkThanks for listening.VR- Jason

In this episode we WadeOutThere for Part Two of our conversation with Jake Villwock, from Carlisle, PA.  Jake grew up in Maryland, on an island in the Chesapeake Bay surrounded by fishing.  His father was a commercial fisherman and professional bass fisherman.  In college, Jake learned early on that he wanted a career in the outdoors and fishing.  After working a summer job at a sport and fly fishing lodge in Alaska, he moved to Pennsylvania to pursue his passion for fishing as a guide.  Jake soon fell in love with the solitude and exploration of the state's many smallmouth bass fisheries.  He has now been guiding smallmouth in Pennsylvania for over twelve years, is the author of the book “Smallmouth Bass Flies - Top to Bottom”, and owns and operates his own outfitter Relentless Fly Fishing.  In Part Two of our discussion, Jake explains his problem solving process for designing smallmouth bass flies and tips and techniques for how to present them in Pennsylvania's miles of smallmouth water. Jake also talks about fishing frog flies for trout. Learn More:RelentlessFlyFishing.comYouTube: Relentless TVInstagram: @relentlessflyfishingNewsletter Sign-UpNew Collector DiscountWadeOutThere SubscribersGet 10% off your first order.View Jason's ArtworkThanks for listening.VR- Jason

In this episode we WadeOutThere for Part One of our conversatoin with Jake Villwock, from Carlisle, PA.  Jake grew up in Maryland, on an island in the Chesapeake Bay surrounded by fishing.  His father was a commercial fisherman and professional bass fisherman.  In college, Jake learned early on that he wanted a career in the outdoors and fishing.  After working a summer job at a sport and fly fishing lodge in Alaska, he moved to Pennsylvania to pursue his passion for fishing as a guide.  Jake soon fell in love with the solitude and exploration of the state's many smallmouth bass fisheries.  He has now been guiding smallmouth in Pennsylvania for over twelve years and is the author of the book “Smallmouth Bass Flies - Top to Bottom.”  In Part One of our discussion, Jake shares tactics and techniques for observing and presenting to smallmouth bass in Pennsylvania.Newsletter Sign-UpNew Collector DiscountWadeOutThere SubscribersGet 10% off your first order.View Jason's ArtworkThanks for listening.VR- Jason

In this episode we WadeOutThere with David Payne, from Helena, Montana.  David grew up in Lewistown, Montana, fishing the small towns local stream, Big Spring Creek at age 8, with no fly shops and mail order materials, on a homemade vise.  That was in 1964 and he's been fly fishing ever since. In 1995, David started guiding on the Missouri River after moving to Helena in 1982, where he still guides today.  We discuss spinner fall tactics on the Missouri River, why you should fish all four seasons of any river you are trying to learn, and how observing others in the boat can make you a better guide and fly fisher.Learn More:DavidPayneOutdoors.comREAD: WADEOUTTHERE | A Dozen Techniques For Getting Your Flies Down While NymphingREAD: WADEOUTTHERE | Tips for Fighting Big Fish From a Drift BoatNewsletter Sign-UpNew Collector DiscountWadeOutThere SubscribersGet 10% off your first order.View Jason's ArtworkThanks for listening.VR- Jason

In this episode we WadeOutThere with Missy Sprouse, from Crowheart, Wyoming.  Missy learned to fly fish in East Tennessee after meeting her husband.  Together they moved to the remote Wind River Range of Wyoming to settle down and enjoy fishing and riding horses in the mountains.  Missy is also a photographer and after falling in love with fly fishing, became excited about capturing the powerful experiences that women encounter through Casting for Recovery, an organization created to help women with breast cancer through fly fishing.  Missy also served on the organization's national board for eight years.  We discuss fly fishing in the Wind River Mountains, the special experience of reaching your trout stream on horseback, and building lasting communities of ladies through Casting for Recovery.Learn More:CastingforRecovery.orgREAD: WADEOUTTHERE | Why We Take Our Children Fly FishingREAD: WADEOUTTHERE | Eight Reasons the Zebra Midge is the Perfect First Fly to TieREAD: WADEOUTTHERE | The Rendezvous - More Than a Fly Fishing TripNewsletter Sign-UpNew Collector DiscountWadeOutThere SubscribersGet 10% off your first order.View Jason's ArtworkThanks for listening.VR- Jason

In this episode we WadeOutThere with Ken Burkholder, from Boise, Idaho.  Ken grew up playing music and fly fishing.  Growing up in a musical family, with two older brothers to drive him to the river helped him live his early years doing what he loved: practicing the oboe, and fly fishing.  After eventually earning his masters in the oboe at Northwestern University, the mountains called Ken back.  He put his passions to work as a member of the  Boise Philharmonic Orchestra in his hometown in the winter, and a fly fishing guide on the South Fork of the Snake River in the summer… living his dream for over thirty five years.  Ken is also a signature tyer for Fulling Mill.  We discuss tying salmon flies and golden stones, problem solving on the vise for beginners, and the South Fork of the Snake River.Learn More:Ken's Fulling Mill FliesInstagram: @kenburk55Newsletter Sign-UpNew Collector DiscountWadeOutThere SubscribersGet 10% off your first order.View Jason's ArtworkThanks for listening.VR- Jason

In this episode we WadeOutThere with Pete Erickson, from Boise Idaho.  Pete grew up fly fishing in Washington state and exploring the surrounding mountain lakes. After college, he became a guide on the Upper Green River, in Wyoming, while also teaching high school English.  Pete has been a competitor for team USA in the competitive fly fishing world and is a rod designer for Echo.  We discuss Pete's experience learning and fishing in Tuscany, Italy, the Upper Green River, line management tips for nymphing and dry fly fishing, and Pete shares his progress into the outdoor wellness space in the coming years.Learn More:OutdoorWellnessLifestyle.comREAD: WADEOUTTHERE | Targeting the Middle of the Water Column and Alternatives to the Hopper DropperNewsletter Sign-UpNew Collector DiscountWadeOutThere SubscribersGet 10% off your first order.View Jason's ArtworkThanks for listening.VR- Jason

In this episode we WadeOutThere with Evan Keene from Livingston, Montana.  Evan fell in love with fly fishing after his father took him on a fishing trip to Alaska after high school graduation.  From then on he was learning all he could about the sport while making the drive from his home state of Tennessee to fish the Little Red River in Missouri as much as possible.  Finally, Evan took a job in Montana, that got him out on the river more often, and eventually into the guiding business.  Now, Evan is in his first year of running his own fly shop, Hatch Finders, in the Yellowstone Valley, with his close friend and business partner.  We discuss summer hopper fishing, adjusting to dramatic weather changes that bring snow and rain, as well the Yellowstone River.Learn More:Hatch Finders.comREAD: WADEOUTTHERE | Embrace the DriveREAD: WADEOUTTHERE | Fly Fishing with Confidence Part One. Why Confidence Catches FishREAD: WADEOUTTHERE | Techniques for Casting "With" the WindNewsletter Sign-UpNew Collector DiscountWadeOutThere SubscribersGet 10% off your first order.View Jason's ArtworkThanks for listening.VR- Jason

In this episode we WadeOutThere with Duane Redford.  Duane began his love of fly fishing and tying as a youth in the mountain lakes of Arizona.  He moved to Colorado in 1982, where he became a teacher and a coach, as well as an avid angler.  When his coaching days were over, Duane became a full time guide for Minturn Anglers, in the Vail Valley, and immersed himself in his passion for the water.  Today, Duane continues to teach through fly fishing.  He has written several books and creates content for his YouTube channel.  We discuss approaching a new river, interpreting and obs erving water, directional control throughout the drift, and the Eagle River.Learn More:Minturn Anglers.comDuane Redford.comDuane Redford YouTube ChannelDuane Redford: Hidden in Plain View: Recognizing the Obvious-Exploiting the Obscure in Fly FishingDuane Redford: Fly Fisher's Playbook: A Systematic Approach to NymphingREAD: WADEOUTTHERE | The Fish Are Always Biting - MindsetREAD: WADEOUTTHERE | Fly Fishing with Confidence. Part 1. Why Confidence Catches FishREAD: WADEOUTTHERE | A Dozen Techniques for Getting Your Flies Down While NymphingREAD: WADEOUTTHERE | Fish One RiverREAD: WADEOUTTHERE | The Two Best Times for Experimenting on the RiverNewsletter Sign-UpNew Collector DiscountWadeOutThere SubscribersGet 10% off your first order.View Jason's ArtworkThanks for listening.VR- Jason

In this episode we WadeOutThere for Part Two of our conversation with Danny Lane from Idaho Falls, Idaho.  Danny grew up fishing in the ponds around Boise as a child and became fascinated with fly fishing early on.  After leaving his hometown for a change of pace, he finally found himself in the fly shops and rivers of Eastern Idaho, when his wife's job brought them to the banks of the Henry's Fork River.  Danny was guiding shortly after and is a signature fly tier for Umpqua Feather Merchants.  In Part Two of our talk we discuss the Henry's Fork River, tactics and techniques for dry flies, and Danny's unique artwork.Newsletter Sign-UpNew Collector DiscountWadeOutThere SubscribersGet 10% off your first order.View Jason's ArtworkThanks for listening.VR- Jason

In this episode we WadeOutThere with Danny Lane from Idaho Falls, Idaho.  Danny grew up fishing in the ponds around Boise as a child and became fascinated with fly fishing early on.  After leaving his hometown for a change of pace, he finally found himself in the fly shops rivers of Eastern Idaho, when his wife's job brought them to the banks of the Henry's Fork River.  Danny was guiding shortly after and is a signature fly tier for Umpqua Feather Merchants.  In Part One of our talk we discuss how Danny goes about testing and designing a fly for function, the importance of a dry fly's silhouette on the water, and how to think outside the box when you're in your fly box.Learn More:ThreeRiversRanch.comInstagram: @DanielJamesLazyREAD: WADEOUTTHERE | The Two Best Times for Experimenting on the RiverREAD: WADEOUTTHERE | Fly Selection. Share the Work.Newsletter Sign-UpNew Collector DiscountWadeOutThere SubscribersGet 10% off your first order.View Jason's ArtworkThanks for listening.VR- Jason

In this episode we WadeOutThere for Part Two of our conversation with Kubie Brown from Southwest Montana.  Kubie grew up with an obsession for fishing that often led to solo fishing excursions in the streams, rivers, and lakes of Vermont and New York.  His literature and creative writing studies led him to work as a reporter and later an editor for a local newspaper.  Kubie quit his job as editor to take a job as a sales associate at Orvis, which later led to casting and fly tying instructing.  When the chance to go to guide school in Montana presented itself, Kubie jumped at the opportunity.  It's there that Kubie continues to make a life for himself as a guide and freelance writer for online publications such as Meateater and Midcurrent.  In Part Two of our conversation we talk about the endearing qualities of a caddis fly and tactics for how to fish them, as well as some of the problems that come with stocking trout.More about Kubie:Instagram: @kubiebrownREAD: MIDCURRENT | Early Summer Streamer Strategies (by Kubie Brown)READ: MEATEATER | How to Fish a Caddis Hatch (by Kubie Brown)READ: MEATEATER | To Stock or Not to Stock (by Kubie Brown)READ: WADEOUTTHERE | The Two Best Times for Experimenting on the RiverREAD: WADEOUTTHERE | What Makes a Good Day's FishingNewsletter Sign-UpNew Collector DiscountWadeOutThere SubscribersGet 10% off your first order.View Jason's ArtworkThanks for listening.VR- Jason

In this episode we WadeOutThere with Kubie Brown from Southwest Montana.  Kubie grew up with an obsession for fishing that often led to solo fishing excursions in the streams, rivers, and lakes of Vermont and New York.  His literature and creative writing studies led him to work as a reporter and later an editor for a local newspaper.  Kubie quit his job as editor to take a job as a sales associate at Orvis, which later led to casting and fly tying instructing.  When the chance to go to guide school in Montana presented itself, Kubie jumped at the opportunity.  It's there that Kubie continues to make a life for himself as a guide and freelance writer for online publications such as Meateater and Midcurrent.  In Part One of our conversation we discuss how Kubie approaches writing about fly fishing, the diversity of the Adirondacks, and techniques for continuing to problem solve while streamer fishing.More about Kubie:Instagram: @kubiebrownREAD: MIDCURRENT | Early Summer Streamer Strategies (by Kubie Brown)READ: MEATEATER | How to Fish a Caddis Hatch (by Kubie Brown) READ: MEATEATER | To Stock or Not to Stock (by Kubie Brown)READ: WADEOUTTHERE | The Two Best Times for Experimenting on the RiverREAD: WADEOUTTHERE | What Makes a Good Day's FishingNewsletter Sign-UpNew Collector DiscountWadeOutThere SubscribersGet 10% off your first order.View Jason's ArtworkThanks for listening.VR- Jason

In this episode we Wade Back into some of 2024s most memorable conversations.  These impactful dialogues are a combination of tactics, stories, conservation, and personal journeys that represent the best of what fly fishing can give us and what we can give back.If you've been a long time listener of the show, my intent is that these highlights remind you of why you listen and what WadeOutThere tries to unpack by sharing each guest's story of why fly fishing is special… for them.If you're new to the podcast, this is what it's all about. Everyone's story is different.  Everyone's passion for the sport takes its own meandering path downstream.  This show explores those unique passions. I hope this episode inspires you to go back and listen to some earlier episodes that spark your interest.I believe fly fishing is special, but not elite.  May this episode remind us of our own special journey in fly fishing and keep us excited to hear from others.Newsletter Sign-UpNew Collector DiscountWadeOutThere SubscribersGet 10% off your first order.View Jason's ArtworkThanks for listening.VR- Jason

In this episode we WadeOutThere with Casey Callison, from Springfield, Missouri.  Casey moved to the Ozarks from St. Louis when he was a small boy and has been hunting and fishing there ever since.  When Casey was twelve he was introduced to fly fishing.  He spent nearly every day in the summers of his youth on the banks of Lake Taneycomo, below Table Rock Dam, fishing and learning from a local fly fisherman that became a friend and mentor. Casey has wrtiten several articles that have been published in various fly fishing magazines, is a local musician, and ties flies that he shares through his online store, Finly Fly Co.  We discuss the often overlooked blue ribbon trout fisheries in Missouri, the history of Missouri's trout parks, and Casey shares some unique insights into “junk flies.”More about Casey:Finley Fly Co: https://finleyflyco.wixsite.com/finleyflycoInstagram: @casey_callisonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Casey-Callison-Music/100089551372150/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@casey_callisonMDC Blue Ribbon Slam: https://mdc.mo.gov/fishing/trophies-certificates/blue-ribbon-trout-slamTrout Park Info: https://mdc.mo.gov/fishing/species/trout/trout-parksCrane Creek Essay: https://terrain-mag.com/crane-creek-fly-fishing/American Fly Fishing Mag: https://americanflyfishing.com/ALT Fly Fishing Journal: https://altflyfishing.com/Missouri BHA: https://www.backcountryhunters.org/missouriNewsletter Sign-UpNew Collector DiscountWadeOutThere SubscribersGet 10% off your first order.View Jason's ArtworkThanks for listening.VR- Jason

In this episode we WadeOutThere with Maxine McCormick, from San Francisco California.  Maxine began fly fishing as a child with her father, and spent summer vacations with family, on the McCloud River, catching fish and learning from her dad.  When Maxine was introduced to competition fly casting, her new found passion for casting helped her enjoy the fishing aspect of the sport more as well.  Maxine was competing nationally at age nine and won a gold medal at the world championships for accuracy at age twelve.  Now Maxine works at a fly shop in the Seattle area where she attends school and continues to incorporate fly fishing into her life's adventures. We discuss the McCloud River, the basics of the casting stroke that Maxine practices and teaches, and how she adjusts her casts for different scenarios on the water.More About Maxine:Instagram: @Maxine_McCormickNewsletter Sign-UpNew Collector DiscountWadeOutThere SubscribersGet 10% off your first order.View Jason's ArtworkThanks for listening.VR- Jason

In this episode we WadeOutThere with Jack Kingsborough, from New Zealand.  Jack moved from Australia to New Zealand to pursue a life at sea in commercial fishing, and soon found a passion for fly fishing.  Now Jack works as a ship's engineer for months at a time, and spends his off months hiking and backpacking in New Zealand's mountainous backcountry in search of trout and adventure.  He sometimes travels twenty kilometers in a day for the chance to sight fish to one or two trophy sized fish that will give him the fight of his life.  We discuss sight fishing, fighting fish, and why Jack continues to find the solitude of his time fly fishing so precious.More about Jack:Instagram: @aussie_angler_nzRelated Articles From WadeOutThere:READ: WADEOUTTHERE | Patterns in How Trout Fight. Understanding the "Program."READ: WADEOUTTHERE | Sight Fishing Part 1 - Pick Your Battles.READ: WADEOUTTHERE | Sight Fishing Part 2 - ObservationREAD: WADEOUTTHERE | Rock or Trout? How to Know for Sure.READ: WADEOUTTHERE | How to Avoid Forgetting Your Fly Fishing GearNewsletter Sign-UpNew Collector DiscountWadeOutThere SubscribersGet 10% off your first order.View Jason's ArtworkThanks for listening.VR- Jason

In this episode we WadeOutThere with Christy McReynolds from Jonesborough, Tennessee.  Christy grew up learning to fish with her father in the lakes and rivers of East Tennessee.  In 2011, after a devastating car accident left Christy with a broken neck, Christy turned to fly fishing and fly tying to help regain mobility and strength in her hands and arms as well as build up strength in her neck.  Casting streamers quickly became her way of physically and mentally dealing with the persistent pain she experienced as a result of her injury. She and her husband Jason, enjoyed streamer fishing so much, that they started a guide service called Flying Soho, that specializes in streamer fishing for large fish on the Watauga and South Holston Rivers.  We discuss Christy's journey of recovery through fly fishing, and how she approaches tying and fishing streamers to help maintain her strength.More About Christy:Flyingsoho.comInstagram: @flyingsohoFacebook: FlyingsohoRelated Articles From WadeOutThere:READ: WADEOUTTHERE | We All Have Home WaterREAD: WADEOUTTHERE | One Story and Six Reasons Why You Should Tie Your Own FliesNewsletter Sign-UpNew Collector DiscountWadeOutThere SubscribersGet 10% off your first order.View Jason's ArtworkThanks for listening.VR- Jason

In this episode we WadeOutThere with Jon Messinger, from Denver, Colorado.  Jon grew up on a ranch in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, where time on the river was part of everyday childhood play.  He fell in love with fishing the small streams around his home, and targeting hard to reach trout he found on the San Juan River.  Eventually, Jon moved to Bozeman where he began creating music and continued to fly fish.  Now, Jon is back in Colorado where he guides for Colorado Trout Hunters.  We discuss techniques for nymphing deep pools, experimentation on the river, and fishing with friends when you're the only one not catching fish.More About Jon:Instagram: @flymessingerColoradoTroutHunters.comRelated Articles at WadeOutThere:READ: WADEOUTTHERE | Is My Nymph Getting Down?  Take a Peek.READ: WADEOUTTHERE | The Two Best Times for Experimenting on the RiverREAD: WADEOUTTHERE | How to Get the Most From Your Time on the WaterREAD: WADEOUTTHERE | What Makes a Good Day's Fishing?READ: WADEOUTTHERE | Why We Take Our Children Fly FishingREAD: WADEOUTTHERE | Don't Keep ScoreREAD: WADEOUTTHERE | A Dozen Techniques for Getting Your Flies Down While NymphingNewsletter Sign-UpNew Collector DiscountWadeOutThere SubscribersGet 10% off your first order.View Jason's ArtworkThanks for listening.VR- Jason

In this episode we WadeOutThere with Devin Olsen, from Midvale, Utah.  Devin grew up fly fishing from age nine and has been casting and catching fish ever since.  He has a degree in fish ecology and a master's degree in fisheries science, has worked as a fisheries biologist, fly fishing guide, and is now the creator and owner of Tactical Fly Fisher where Devin shares gear, videos, and articles designed to help fly fishers follow in his tactical footsteps.  Devin has participated in competition fly fishing on Team USA for over fourteen years and has been awarded numerous world championships and medals.  He is the author of Tactical Fly Fishing: Lessons Learned from Competition for All Anglers, Modern Nymphing Elevated, and co-created DVDs Modern Nymphing and Adaptive Fly Fishing with friend and teammate Lance Egan.  Devin is also a signature fly tier for Fulling Mill.  We discuss attention to detail in fly fishing, casting euro rigs, weighted flies and split shot, and managing fly line.More About DevinTacticalFlyfisher.comDevin Olsen Signature Tyer at Fulling MillRelated Articles at WadeOutThereREAD: WADEOUTTHERE | A Dozen Techniques for Getting Your Flies Down While NymphingREAD: WADEOUTTHERE | Is My Nymph Getting Down? Take a Peek.Newsletter Sign-UpNew Collector DiscountWadeOutThere SubscribersGet 10% off your first order.View Jason's ArtworkThanks for listening.VR- Jason

In this episode we WadeOutThere with Josh Gallivan, from Jackson Hole, Wyoming.  Josh was born and raised in Jackson Hole, and started working in a fly shop while in high school.  He knew early on that he wanted to be a fly fishing guide, and got plenty of practice on the oars fishing with his uncle, who helped him buy his first drift boat.  Josh is a full time guide at Grand Teton Fly Fishing, on his home waters, the Snake River, and hosts several fly fishing trips annually to various exotic destinations.  We discuss the diversity of the Snake River, dry dropper and dry fly presentation techniques, and the benefits of finding a hosted trip for your next fly fishing adventure.To learn more about Josh and the topics we discussed in this episode, or to schedule a guided trip, check out the following links:GrandTetonFlyFishing.comInstagram: @joshgallivanFlyOdyssey.usNewsletter Sign-UpView Jason's ArtworkThanks for listening.VR- Jason

In this episode we WadeOutThere with Chelsey Christy, from Denver, Colorado.  Chelsey started fly fishing on Colorado's South Platte River and immediately caught the fly fishing bug.  She was spending so much time fly fishing and in her local fly shop, that they asked her to start guiding.  Chelsey soon began searching for a way to connect with nature and the river on her own, further from some of the pressured waters of the front range.  Her searching took her to Southwestern Colorado's many mountain creeks and streams that she now enjoys exploring and fishing on her time away from guiding.  Chelsey is also an artist, and balances her time between guiding and painting. She has made several fishy designs for Colorado Trout Hunters Guide Service, where she also guides. We discuss the importance of your local guide shop when starting out, tips and tactics for high mountain creeks in Southwest Colorado, and how Christy embraces the beauty she finds in nature through her paintings. To learn more about Chelsey and the topics we discussed in this episode, or to schedule a guided trip, check out the following links:ColoradoTroutHunters.comChelseyChristy.comIG: Trout_Christy (fishing)IG: Chelseychristy (art)Newsletter Sign-UpView Jason's ArtworkThanks for listening.VR- Jason

In this episode we WadeOutThere with James Mugele from Livingston, Montana.  James started fly fishing while attending college in Vermont.  After befriending a retired fishing guide from out west, James found his introduction to fly fishing grounded in tying big flies and casting for Muskies.  James' dream became to move to Montana and fish big Western rivers with his black lab Bo as his faithful companion.  After school he had saved enough to drive to Montana and stay with a friend that was guiding on the Yellowstone River.  Livingston was his first stop on the road trip, and after one good float down the Yellowstone throwing hoppers he knew he was home.  James has been guiding on the Yellowstone ever since, and recently became part owner of Hatch Finders fly shop. We discuss adjusting your tactics based on different flows, the Yellowstone River, and James shares some of his techniques and philosophies on fishing streamers.  James also shares why even fishing dogs benefit from time on the water. To learn more about James and the topics we discussed in this episode, or to schedule a guided trip, check out the following links:HatchFinders.comREAD: WADEOUTTHERE | Don't Let High Stream Flows Ruin Your Next Fly Fishing Trip. Part 1 of 2. PlanningREAD: WADEOUTTHERE | Don't Let High Stream Flows Ruin Your Next Fly Fishing Trip. Part 2 of 2. TacticsREAD: WADEOUTTHERE | Don't Fear the Skunk. Part 1 of 2. It Happens.READ: WADEOUTTHERE | Don't Fear the Skunk. Part 2 of 2. Two Strategies to Avoid It.Newsletter Sign-UpView Jason's ArtworkThanks for listening.VR- Jason

In this episode we WadeOutThere with Peter Stitcher, from Littleton, Colorado.  Peter fell in love with fishing at age four in Knoxville, Tennessee.  His teacher introduced him to tying flies in 5th grade to help keep him focussed and calm during school.  His education went on from there to degrees in theology, counseling, and finally aquatic biology.  When Peter realized he spent all his free time on the water chasing trout, he finally recognized his future lay in fly fishing.  Peter moved to Colorado, initially to manage private water, but soon discovered he wanted his own way to enjoy the connectedness he found on the river.  He started his own fly shop out of his home, with the support of his wife and family.  After nine and a half years, Peter moved his shop to a traditional space, opening Ascent Fly Fishing Fly Shop, where as an aquatic biologist, Peter finds joy in simplifying entomology for fly anglers.  We discuss the Colorado River, fishing emerges throughout the water column, lifecycles of PMD and Caddis flies, and Peter shares his thoughts on how the river is a place of abundance for trout and people.To learn more about Peter and the topics we discussed in this episode, or to schedule a guided trip, check out the following links:AscentFlyFishing.comREAD: WADEOUTTHERE | Why We Take Our Children Fly FishingLISTEN: WOT PODCAST EP. 144 | Mentorship and Sight Fishing with Landon MayerNewsletter Sign-UpView Jason's ArtworkThanks for listening.VR- Jason