Jim Teeny knows his way around the fishing industry. From his famous Teeny lines and nymphs, to his books and DVD’s, Jim has branded himself in a way that very few people have successfully done in the fly fishing industry. In this episode of Anchored, I meet with Jim at his home in Gresham, Oregon to get the low-down on his industry struggles, his experiences abroad and his plans to bring his brand back to the forefront.

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Jim Teeny has been around. From the famous Teeny lines, to the super fishy Teeny nymphs, to books, DVD’s, and more… Jim has branded himself in a way that very few personalities have successfully done before in this industry. In this episode I meet with Jim at his home in Gresham, Oregon, to get the low-down on his industry struggles, his experiences abroad, and his plans to bring his brand back stronger than ever before.

George Cook is one of the most well-known steelhead and salmon anglers in the Pacific northwest—he’s also a sales rep for Sage and RIO, as well as the inventor of the Alaskabou fly series. In this episode of Anchored I meet up with George at his home in Auburn, Washington, to talk about fishing in Alaska, the origin of the Popsicle fly and George’s definition of fly fishing.

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George Cook is one of the most well-known anglers in the Pacific northwest. While he is likely best known as a sales rep for Sage, RIO, and multiple other substantial companies, he is also a skilled Chinook salmon angler and the inventor of the Alaskabou fly series. In this episode I meet up with George at his home in Auburn, Washington, where we talk about Alaska, how the Popsicle fly came to be, and the definition of fly fishing in George’s eyes.

Scott Baker McGarva has been described as an encyclopaedia of knowledge by his British Columbian peers. Sales rep, guide, instructor and fly shop veteran, he knows something about everything when it comes to fishing. I met up with Scott in Vancouver to learn more about his life and steelhead fishing. 

In this episode of Anchored we talk about the fly line revolution, swinging fly techniques and the time of year when steelhead have "egg on the brain”.

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Scott Baker McGarva is regularly described as an encyclopedia of knowledge by his British Columbian peers. Sales rep, guide, instructor, and fly shop veteran, the man seems to know a little about everything when it comes to fishing. It’s rare to find a subject that Scott can’t provide insight on, so I met him in Vancouver to find out more about about his life and his steelhead fishing.

Rod Harrison carries some serious clout in the sport-fishing world. As a guide and mentor to some of the most notable anglers in the fly-fishing industry, Rod has had an undeniable impact on the sport. 

In this episode of Anchored we discuss Niugini black bass, being a marlin junky, gamefish tactics and more.

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Rod Harrison carries some serious clout in the sport-fishing world. As a friend, guide and mentor to some of the most notable anglers in the fly-fishing industry, Rod is a man who has had an undeniable impact on the sport as we know it. From the Niugini black bass, to the marlin junky who helped to pioneer gamefish tactics, Rod Harrison is a man who has seen it all. I was thrilled to have the opportunity to sit down with him for his first ever podcast, and to learn more about this special man.

Peter Hayes is a world fly casting champion and a highly regarded fly casting instructor. A longtime guide and lodge owner, he is fully immersed in the industry and has few qualms about speaking his truth. 

In this episode of Anchored Peter and I discuss philosophy, getting burnt out and what it takes to win.

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Peter Hayes is probably best known as a world casting champion, and as a highly regarded casting instructor. A longtime guide and lodge owner, he is fully immersed in the industry — and he has few qualms about speaking his truth when asked to. I met up with Peter in Tasmania for a casual sit down. I had few expectations about what he might disclose to me but I left with a mind full of philosophy, heart-felt discussion and a better glimpse into the life of Mr. Hayes.