Marin's Tale of Fly Fishing Triumphs and Trials in Patagonia's Wild Waters

Send us Fan Mail Steelhead can make you question everything you think you know, especially when you’re swinging all day and never feel a touch. Gill Steele joins us to talk about what actually moves the needle: reading water like it’s a living map, understanding the water column, and building the kind of confidence where you stop changing flies every ten minutes and start fishing with purpose. Gill grew up with fishing in her blood, from Vancouver roots to decades around a North Vancouver ta...

Send us Fan Mail What if there was a better alternative to bulky waders for those warm summer fishing days? Kelly from Backcountry Skinz joins us to share how two brothers transformed their frustration with traditional fishing gear into a revolutionary wet wading solution that's changing how anglers approach the water. Born during the pandemic when outdoor adventures became essential escapes, Backcountry Skinz started with a simple concept: create neoprene leggings specifically designed for ...

Send us Fan Mail Ken Myers takes us deep into the often overlooked world of fly fishing for carp, revealing why these powerful freshwater bulldogs deserve far more respect than they typically receive. From the concrete channels of Illinois to the flats of Lake Michigan, Ken details the specialized approaches needed to target these fish across dramatically different environments. The conversation reveals the surprising complexity of carp behavior, with Ken explaining how these intelligent fis...

Send us Fan Mail If you've ever dreamt of catching Coho salmon using a fly rod, this episode is for you! We’re joined by Flo Benson, an expert fly fishing guide from Tofino, who shares his wealth of knowledge gained from years of experience guiding fishers along the breathtaking coasts of Vancouver Island. Flo dives into the essentials of saltwater fly fishing, discussing the best gear to use, from rod selection to the importance of using the proper fly patterns. Throughout the episode, we e...

Send us Fan Mail What if you could transform your approach to fly fishing and achieve the perfect catch? Join us as we welcome back Jordan Treadway, a seasoned fishing guide from Washington, who shares his wisdom on everything from the art of slowing down your fly to the thrill of landing a steelhead. With personal stories and reflections, we explore the nuances of fly tying, experimenting with classic hooks, and those exhilarating moments when a fish bites during the hang. Jordan's anecdotes...