Podcast appearances and mentions of brian o'keefe

Hey everyone and welcome to another episode of Beneath Vancouver Radio! We have achieved the 20 episode mark!! Thinking back to where this all started, it is crazy to think that we have surpassed this milestone. I just wanted to say thank you again for all our supporters and listeners. In the 20th episode, we have special guest Brian O'Keefe who is a local videographer within the community. Brian shared his story on how he got involved in the creative arts and explains the obstacles he has to overcome upon moving to Vancouver. Brian also swaps the roles a bit and asked me how I started podcasting and the recommendations I have for all those who want to start. It was a great chat and there is definetely something for everyone in this episode. Thanks again and we have something special for our 21st episode... stay tuned!

It's always a pleasure hanging out with Brian. More often than not, this is how our conversations end up. Sit back and listen to us ramble on about things like cheap breakfast, hosted trips, Lefty Kreh, Central Oregon, photography, style, diversity and conservation. You know - the usual topics we all end up discussing when we get together! Thanks to all the folks who have helped me along the way : Brian O'Keefe, BlackStrap, Redington, Korkers, Rio Products, and Littleleaf Guides. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/troutbus/support

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/dog We cover Belize and Permit fishing with Jim Klug today on the show.  Jim talks about his favorite patterns along with all of the steps to book your next trip to Belize.  Find out why Yellow Dog is one of the leaders in the travel and destination space these days. We talk about the best time to hit permit, how to find the best guide and how to choose the location that's perfect for you.  Lot's of good tips and a step x step plan to get down south for some Permit or bonefish. Show Sponsors Wet Fly Swing Members Society:  https://membership.wetflyswing.com/ Show Notes with Jim Klug Shaun Lawson and others were noted here as key players in Yellow Dog. Jako Lucas and others are key to the exploration for Yellow Dog.  I interviewed Jako here and Oliver White here along with Jeff Currier here. The Fly Box was the first shop out of Bend Oregon that Jim worked for. Jeff Perrin is a good friend and has a shop in Oregon, The Fly Fishers Place. AJ McClane, Joe Brooks and other old timers were huge to the salt water game back in the 1950's. Duranglers and other folks had a big impact on Jim's life. The Backstage Pass is the blog from Yellow Dog that has a ton of resources. The Scientific Anglers Amplitude salt water lines are a must have. Rent this Rod.com is now working with Yellow Dog.  Rent this Rod is also a partner company with us at the Members Society. Mike Mercer was on the podcast and talked about the Lower Sacramento River. The Fly Fishing Belize coffee table book by Jim Klug. Three big flies including the Mcnight fly by Doug McNight. Two costa style glasses that Jim always has around his neck when in the salt water. Brian O'keefe is a big mentor for Jim along with Dave Hughes. Confluence Films is another big project that Jim is working on. You can find Jim at YellowDogFlyFishing.com. Conclusion with Jim Klug Jim Klug tells his story and how he created Yellow Dog Fly Fishing.  We go back to his early days fishing Belize, talk about how it started and where they are at today.  Jim provides some good tips fishing for Permit in Belize. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/dog

Show Sponsor: https://www.delifreshdesign.com/ Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/80 I had the pleasure of sitting down with Riverhorse Nakadate to talk about largemouth bass, redfish and southern Texas Fly Fishing. Riverhorse goes deep to share his story and how he's made a life as a writer, surfer, musician and fly fisherman.  Get ready for a little bass yoga, comedy and stories about Willie, Stevie Ray and Love. Show SponsorsDeli Fresh:  https://www.delifreshdesign.com/  (use coupon wfs20 for 20% off) Wet Fly Swing Members Society: https://membership.wetflyswing.com/ Show Notes with Riverhorse Oliver White was on the podcast in episode 69 where we covered bonefish, the bahamas and how he went all in after the hedge fund position. Here is the link to the movie - Love & Water as supported by the Flyfish Journal and Patagonia.  You can see the area that Riverhorse call home in southern Texas. A Southern Wish is one piece about his mother passing away and really resonated with a lot of people in the community. 23andme.com is a good site that will show you your genetics. Willie Nelson and Stevie Ray Vaugn The dixie wiggler fly is a good one. We Write to know that we're not alone. Shiner beer is the goto beverage after fishing. The John Gierach episode was a milestone event for me. the favorite books and resources from Riverhorse.  All noted here. Here is the Brian O'keefe podcast episode who Riverhorse noted as one of his favorite people.You can reach Riverhorse here. Videos Noted in the Show Love & Water: Riding Shotgun with Riverhorse from Funny Feelings on Vimeo.the Almond Brothers and Twisted Sister - We're not going to take it. Conclusion with Riverhorse We covered Willie Nelson to Stevie Ray Vauhn, over to Texas and Patagonia then back again.  Riverhorse is all about love and laughter.  I will listen to this one again and again because of the passion. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/80  

Sponsor:  https://www.delifreshdesign.com/ Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/78 Brian O'Keefe is on the podcast today to share some stories from a life of fly fishing and traveling.  We go into some Alaskan DIY tips, a place he's been to over 50 times. We talk about what it has been like with a life of fly fishing, how he managed to travel around New Zealand at 19 and how to grab a deadliest catch boat to hit some new waters in Alaska. Show Sponsors Deli Fresh Design  https://www.delifreshdesign.com/ https://wetflyswing.com/members Show Notes with Brian Okeefe (Update Show Notes Links and Time: https://wetflyswing.com/78) I noted the Joe Brooks episode and his story from living on the streets to teaching fly fishing.  Joe coined the phrase blue ribbon trout stream. Dennis Black of Umpqua Feather Merchants was one of Brian's early influencers. Wood-TikChik is a great area to get in some canoeing trips. Brian helped to create Catch Magazine with Todd Moen in 2008. Catch Magazine has a few videos over 2 million views which is crazy.  Here's one of them on the salmon fly hatch. Brian was on the Orvis Podcast where he discussed some great photo tips. Here's a link to the most popular photo Brian took with an underwater camera. The Olympus Tough camera Brian notes that everyone should take a few minutes to head over to Keep Em Wet.org and read the tips on protecting fish. The Morrish Mouse and Mr. Hanky are two goto flies for Brian Here's how to make an Arnold Palmer and the Shiner Beer. The BoDeans, Johnny and Merle Haggard are all favorites for Brian. The Howler Brothers We talked about Eleven Experience in the show today.  This is Brian's current project. Jeff Currier was on the show here and noted how he loves his home time as well. You can find Brian at BrianOkeefePhotography.com Conclusion with Brian O'keefe Brian shares some great Alaska tips from his over 50 trips up north.  We also get into his background and here how he came to be one of the most travelled fly fishers, hitting fish all over the globe. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/78

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/77 Sponsor:  https://www.delifreshdesign.com/ Dave McCoy from Emerald Water Anglers put together a great episode for Sea-Run Cutthroat fishing and maybe the best resource online for Sea-Run fly fishing in Puget Sound. We talk about the best beach access points, Yakima trout fishing and what it felt like going all in on building the fly shop.  Steelhead in Argentina, the Sound Searcher and a great 8' 8" fly rod by Thomas and Thomas is all on tap today. Show Sponsors Deli Fresh Design:  https://www.delifreshdesign.com/ (use the coupon code wfs20 to get 20% off) Show Notes with Dave McCoy Marty Sheppard was on the podcast in episode 76 and talked about the 30 day John Day River steelhead season. The Sound Searcher is a pattern developed by Dave's dad and imitates a wounded bait fish.  See below for the photo. The Thomas and Thomas 250 exocett ss rod is the goto rod for dave in the 8' 8" variety. We talk about steelhead in Argentina.  Here's a random video that touches on it. Brian O'keefe was on the podcast in episode 78 where we covered some great photo tips. KeepEmWet.org is a movement that Dave helped to move forward and now Brian Husky is leading the charge. Rob Crandall was on the show in episode 62. We talk about the debate between barbed and barbless hooks. Oliver White was on in episode 69 and described how he left his guide job to become a hedge fund manager in New York.58:30 - Brian O'keefe was on here. The Scientific Angler Trout Spey Light line is perfect for puget sound because it's a one piece. The Foul Free Hering Fly Pattern. Dave notes these two books that are good resources.  Afoot and Afoat in the Sound and Beach Walks and Hikes around Puget Sound. The Orvis episode with Brian O'keefe where he covers 10 huge photo tips. Steve Duda and Jason Rolfe were both on the podcast and were both Fly Fish Journal editors. Dave tells us about his daughter and her interest in Led Zeppelin. The Oregon Country Fair is a ultra popular hippie event near Eugene.  I've been there once and recommend it. Pearl Jam and Metallica were some of Dave's bands during the college years. Jay Nicholas also has a book on Sea-Run Cutthroat fishing. You can reach Dave at Emerald Water Anglers Resources Noted in the Show Thomas and Thomas 250 exocett ss Scientific Angler Spey Light Afoot and Afloat in Puget SoundBeach Walks and Hikes around Puget Sound Sea-Run Cutthroat:  Flies and Fishing Videos Noted in the ShowPearl Jam - Alive Led Zeppelin - Over the Hills and Far Away The Sound Searcher Conclusion with Dave McCoy We cover Cutthroat Fishing in depth with a focus on Puget Sound.  I think this may be the ultimate resource out there on these two topics.  Leave a comment if there is another great resource that we can link out to. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/77

(Accidentally deleted and reposted) Bend, OR - Ed Sylvester talks with Brian O'Keefe, photographer, fisherman and the first ski instructor in India! Brian has fished all over the world and if you've ever flipped through a fly fishing magazine, you've probably seen some of his great photography work. We discussed his start in the fly fishing industry and in photography, some of the projects he's been involved with and more. Listen on Apple podcasts, Stitcher or through link in bio

Facing death on the fire department is part of the job, but after his father dies, Brian O'Keefe gains a deeper understanding of how to serve the loved ones left behind.

Brian O'Keefe has traveled to some of the wildest and most remote angling destinations in the world, including Bikini Atoll, Seychelles, Kenya, Sierra Leone, Tonga, Cuba and Kashmir. He has also traveled to more accessible locations, such as the Bahamas, Belize, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Venezuela, Chile, New Zealand, Christmas Island and more. He's fished for Bonefish just about everywhere so join us on this podcast and learn how to fish for these incredibly fast flats fish.