Episode Summary In this episode of the Fly Fishing Journey Podcast we sit with Mikey Wier & Megan Nguyen of California Trout.  It was an amazing chat as they spoke with passion about preserving salmonids, particularly California's 36 native species.  Anyone that loves learning about trout will love this episode. https://caltrout.org It's timely as Mikey and I are heading up in the Golden Trout Wilderness to catch and document, Kern River Rainbows and Golden Trout.  We are traveling deep into the Kern River Valley by way of Horse Pack Train.  It looks to be amazing! Follow along in our journey on Instagram: @flyfishingjourneys Golden Trout Pack Trains: https://goldentroutpacktrains.com The 21 Day Epic Father Son Roadtrip is being brought to you by Douglas Outdoors: We also want to thank our key sponsors: https://www.nor-vise.com http://www.bissellinsuranceagency.com https://flyfishingshow.com

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Mikey Wier & Megan Nguyen of California Trout

Episode Summary Ted Williams, the conversations, not to be confused with the former, now frozen, baseball player, is our guest on this week’s podcast.  Both the former and the later “Ted” are and were passionate about fly fishing.  In our chat we talk about the relationship the two Teds had. We also cover the fish and wildlife issues Ted wrote about in national publications including The Nature Conservancy, Fly Rod & Reel and Audubon magazine.  Ted has three books out: Wild Moments, The Insightful Sportsman and Something's Fishy.  He sits on the Circle of Chiefs of the Outdoor Writers Association of America and is the National Chair of the Native Fish Coalition. https://nativefishcoalition.org https://goldentroutpacktrains.com Thanks to our sponsors: https://www.nor-vise.com http://www.bissellinsuranceagency.com https://flyfishingshow.com

Ted Williams – Author & Conservationist – Native Fish Coalition

Bruce Concors is passionate about both fly fishing and his home waters in the Catskills. As the Producer of a beautiful documentary, Land of Little Rivers, he is able to share his passion with the world. The Land of Little Rivers, a network of tributaries in the Catskill Mountains of New York, is the birthplace of fly fishing in America and the mecca for resident and visiting anglers obsessed with the sport. Fishing legends such as Joan Wulff, the “first lady of fly fishing,” and Dave Brandt, the preeminent fly tier and authority on traditional Catskill fly tying, convey the angler’s passion, from the art of casting the perfect loop, to the sport’s origins where secrets are fiercely guarded by local anglers. Other personalities include Rachel Finn, head-guide at the Hungry Trout Fly Shop in the Adirondacks, who enjoys whiskey and cigars while instructing both men and women on the famed Ausable River. Expert Delaware River guides, Robert Lewis and Ben Rinker, offer insights into the sport. Marty Yi, an Iraq War veteran and Wounded Warrior, speaks to how the sport literally saved his life. Mike Canazon, who crafts custom bamboo rods, is driven both by a search for excellence and the one that got away. Uplifting and warm, this beautifully shot documentary delves into the lives of fly fishers, the wounds they heal, the bonds they form and the history and conservation they preserve in the sport they love. For free shipping or a discount off the streaming video, use code: FFJ2020 http://landoflittlerivers.com Thanks to our sponsors: http://www.bissellinsuranceagency.com https://www.nor-vise.com https://flyfishingshow.com

Bruce Concors – Land of Little Rivers – Catskills Documentary

Today on the Podcast we speak to Emily Whitlock of Dave and Emily Whitlock. We learn about how Emily and Dave met, what Dave’s preferred medium of painting is, some of their environmental efforts on the White River in Arkansas and about Dave’s legacy as an artist and fly fishing ambassador. Announcement: The Fly Fishing Journeys team has been diligently working on a custom app and I am proud to announce that the app has been launched and it has been approved on the Apple App store. If you have an iPhone or iPad I am asking for your help. If you can go to the App store, even right now, and download the Fly Fishing Journeys app, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you for listening and being an active part of the Fly Fishing Journeys community! Thanks to our sponsors: https://www.nor-vise.com http://www.bissellinsuranceagency.com https://flyfishingshow.com

Emily Whitlock – The Art and Science of Fly Fishing

It was certainly an honor to host Joe Humphreys on this episode of the Fly Fishing Journeys Podcast. Many consider him among our top fly fishing teachers and ambassadors today. At age 91 he is strong and leads an active lifestyle. He still loves to be on the road passing his knowledge on through his teaching. He also still loves to fish and especially to hunt giant brown trout. I recently purchased an amazing documentary, Live The Stream, the Story Of Joe Humphries, which I highly recommend. You can rent or buy it on iTunes or at Livethestreamfilm.com. It won the 2019 Drake Awards Film of the Year and rightly so, it’s pretty special. http://www.livethestreamfilm.com Thanks to our sponsors: https://www.nor-vise.com http://www.bissellinsuranceagency.com https://flyfishingshow.com http://iceland2020.net

Joe Humphreys – Fly Fishing Educator and Focus of the Film, Live The Stream, The Story of Joe Humphreys

Tom Gilmore is the author of many great fly fishing books including: False Albacore Tuna on the Fly Flyfisher's Guide to the Big Apple Flyfisher's Guide to New Jersey Flyfisher's Guide to Pennsylvania Flyfisher's Guide to Eastern Trophy Tailwaters: 40 Great Waters from Maine to Georgia This is a great chat form his start the General Manager of the Philadelphia Zoo, to his work with the National Audubon Society to his many books he has authored. https://theanglingbookstore.com/book-search/?asearch=tom+gilmore Thanks to our sponsors: https://www.nor-vise.com http://www.bissellinsuranceagency.com https://flyfishingshow.com http://iceland2020.net

Tom Gilmore – Author, Flyfisher’s Guide to Pennsylvania & More

One of the true pleasures I receive from being a podcast host in the Fly Fishing Industry is the ability to meet some of the neatest people on the planet. It doesn’t take long after meeting John Shewey to realize what a solid person he is. John is the Editor in Chief of Northwest Fly Fishing Magazine, as well as their sister magazines, Southwest Fly Fishing and Eastern Fly Fishing. He started as a writer in the inaugural addition over 20 years ago. I remember when this regional publication hit the market in the 90’s and thinking, what a cool, local fly fishing magazine with an amazing design and great photos. John is also the author of some great, local Oregon books and a classic steelhead flies book. We get into all that plus how the magazine transitioned from the tragic loss of one of their founding partners. http://matchthehatch.com Thanks to our sponsors: https://www.nor-vise.com http://www.bissellinsuranceagency.com https://flyfishingshow.com http://iceland2020.net

John Shewey – Editor Northwest Fly Fishing Magazine – Steelhead Flies

I am not a huge history buff like my buddy Jeremie Loble of Water Master Rafts. After visiting France this past summer, he brought me a beautiful keepsake from Omaha Beach after he had visited Normandy and some other World War II sites. I do like to research history and value its importance to having a better understanding of today’s times. In fly fishing, our history involves the people who impacted our sport over time. The early and fine equipment has become treasures for us to uncover. In his stunning, coffee-table style book, Fly Fishing Treasures, Steve Woit dove into the world of fly fishing history and collectibles. These collectibles are like the finest fly fishing antiquities and they are fascinating and beautiful behold. The art of collecting fly fishing antiques is in and of itself an amazing undertaking. To spend seven years of your life, traveling around the world, studying, documenting and photographing these collections is simply amazing; and that’s just what Steve did. In this chat, I speak with the author, Steve Woit and two of the many collectors he featured in the book, Jerry Girard and MJ FitzGerald. https://flyfishingtreasures.com Thanks to our sponsors: https://www.nor-vise.com http://www.bissellinsuranceagency.com https://flyfishingshow.com http://iceland2020.net

Steve Woit – Fly Fishing Treasures, The World of Fly Fishers and Collecting

Episode Summary On this episode, you will hear how the passion for fishing can be an amazing medium to effect change in the world.  I originally learned of Steve Brown when I saw his movie Beyond The Horizon.  What an incredible story.  It’s now available to watch on Vimeo and I recommend you watch it. I will leave a link in the show notes. Steve is the founder of Fish For Change and along with his team including Heather Harkavy, Director of Development and Student Programs, are making a difference in the lives of young people around the world. Have a listen to this dramatic and heart-warming podcast with Steve and Heather.  https://www.fishforchange.org https://www.flyfishguanaja.com https://vimeo.com/250590472 Thanks to our sponsors! Norvise, Bissell Insurance and The Fly Fishing Show http://www.bissellinsuranceagency.com https://www.nor-vise.com https://flyfishingshow.com http://iceland2020.net

Steve Brown & Heather Harkavy – Fish For Change & Fly Fish Guanaja

In this episode, we learn about the process of making a custom fly rod. My guest is Joel Doub, co-owner of Tom Morgan Rodsmiths. If you ever wondered how fly rods are crafted, especially custom and hand-made fly rods, you are going to love this episode. Joel and fellow co-owner, Matt Barber learned the process of making high quality, custom fly rods from the late Tom Morgan. Tom was the fly rod designer for RL Winston for many years before starting his own, small-batch, custom fly rod company. Unfortunately, Tom passed in July 2017. Joel does an amazing job sharing Tom’s passions and legacy in this episode. The spirit of those passions is carried forth in Tom Morgan Rodsmiths. Thanks to our sponsors: http://www.bissellinsuranceagency.com https://www.nor-vise.com https://flyfishingshow.com http://iceland2020.net

Joel Doub – Custom Fly Rod Building, Tom Morgan Rodsmiths

In addition to being an amazing angler, George Daniel is a fly fishing educator and a family man. Hailing from Pennsylvania, George learned from the years of experience from his mentor, Joe Humphries. He went on to compete with Team USA and had the opportunity to compete in five World Fly Fishing Championships. He has also served as coach for both the US Youth Team and Fly-Fishing Team USA. George is a two-time US National Fly Fishing Champion and was ranked as high as 5th in the world. He’s written three books: Nymph Fishing, Dynamic Nymphing and Strips-Set. This was a fun chat where we learn about the foundation of George’s story and pick his brain on some tips and tricks for advancing our skills. Find more on George Daniel here:  https://www.livinonthefly.com Thanks to our sponsors: http://www.bissellinsuranceagency.com https://www.nor-vise.com https://flyfishingshow.com http://iceland2020.net

George Daniel – Fly Fishing Author, Champion & Family Man

What if you caught your first brown trout at the young age of 2 ½ years old and then by chance get brought back to the same river, almost the same spot at age 21 for a role you would be forever associated with. It’s just one of those full-circle stories that gives you goosebumps. You may remember the explosive growth fly fishing experienced throughout the ’90s. It’s widely believed that a lot of that growth came from Robert Redford’s film rendition of Norman Maclean’s novel, A River Runs Through It. One of the main characters, Paul Maclean, is played by Brad Pitt. Growing up in Missoula, MT, For Paul, and his brother Norman, fly fishing was intrinsic to their way of life. But Paul has a special gift. He was the Shadow Caster. If you have seen A River Runs Through It, you know that magical and glorious cast that raises monster trout to a passing dry fly. And if you haven’t seen it, stop and go watch it! Brad Pitt, the Shadow Caster, had a stunt double who performed the more elaborate casting in the movie. So who did Robert Redford call on for this role, my guest on this podcast, award-winning caster and fly fisher, Jason Borger? It was an honor to visit with Jason in his home town of Vancouver, Washington. In just an enjoyable, fun and a bit technical conversation, Jason and I chat about his role in the movie, growing up in a fly fishing home as the son of fly fishing icon Gary Borger and his latest book, Single-Handed Fly Casting, A Modular Approach. http://jasonborger.com Thanks to our sponsors! Thanks to our sponsors: https://www.nor-vise.com https://flyfishingshow.com http://www.bissellinsuranceagency.com http://iceland2020.net

Jason Borger – The Story of a Shadow Caster

This is quite possibly one of the coolest stories I have ever heard. Son Tao and his flies have been an internet sensation.  Tying for a few short years, his flies are meticulous and beautiful.  In this short time, his Instagram channel has grown to over 30K followers. How is that possible? In addition to his gorgeous flies, his photography is stunning. In this podcast, we learn about the equipment and the process he uses to get such amazing photos.  Above all this, Son shares his origin story, how he came to America and how he ended up as a First Sargent in the US Army. Just amazing.  Please do me a favor and after listening, share this podcast with someone you know who loves fly fishing or fly tying.  I think they will find it as fascinating as I did. Thanks to our sponsors: https://www.nor-vise.com https://flyfishingshow.com http://www.bissellinsuranceagency.com http://iceland2020.net

Son Tao – The Origin Story of this Master Fly Tier

When you see young men making such a positive impact within our sport and more importantly our community, that needs to be highlighted as well as commended. Carson and Wyatt Angeli along with their dad Paul, have created a fly fishing YouTube channel called Happy on the Fly. It focuses on the two boys enjoying fly fishing, on-stream tutorials and fly-tying instruction for youth and beginners alike. More importantly, the boys are active with their local Trout Unlimited chapter and work as Streamside Mentors helping veterans on the river. Very cool. I am very proud of these two fine young men and was honored to interview them. You can follow their YouTube channel: Happy on the Fly. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3C3gALNsooQnPkdaMSnw-A Thanks to our sponsors: https://www.nor-vise.com https://flyfishingshow.com http://www.bissellinsuranceagency.com http://iceland2020.net

Carson & Wyatt Angeli – Happy On The Fly

In this episode of the Fly Fishing Journeys Podcast, you will see the heart of the American entrepreneurial spirit in full force. From the TV show Deadliest Jobs, to Ice Road Truckers to a highly successful line of women’s apparel and fly-fishing products, Linda Leary is all about passion in everything she does. Based in Anchorage, Alaska she realized after she sold her trucking company, so much of what she had learned in years of business would apply to her love of fly fishing and FisheWear was born. We caught up at the Fly Fishing Show in Denver and learn about how she transitioned from a trucking company and a reality TV series to a leader in women’s fly fishing and apparel and technical products. https://fishewear.com Thanks to our sponsors: https://www.nor-vise.com https://flyfishingshow.com/ http://www.bissellinsuranceagency.com

Linda Leary – From Ice Road Truckers to Womens Fly Fishing Products

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