Dads On The Fly

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb share about a recent fishing trip that reminded them how unprofessional they really are at this whole fly-fishing thing.

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In this episode, Joshua and Caleb chat with Chris Cain of Malfour Outfitters. Chris grew up the son of a pastor in rural north Alabama, where his passions for Jesus and the outdoors were born. Throughout his upbringing, God saw fit to place men in Chris’s life to cultivate those passions and disciple him in faith and fishing. In 2013, Chris married his beloved Jana, and they moved to north Texas to start a family and begin a life in ministry. Chris served the local church for over eight years through various pastor roles. He now works in the fishing industry, manufacturing and selling rods and reels for Seaborn Outfitters and Bates Fishing Co. Chris and Jana have two boys, Wilder and Sawyer, and currently reside in Mountain Home, AR. For over a year, Chris has founded and is the lead guide for Malfour Outfitters. Malfour’s mission is to leverage the magnificence of creation in turning the hearts of people to their Heavenly Father, the God of creation. This is done by offering exceptional outdoor experiences and unique pastoral care to create a different pace in a different place so that when men leave, they do so with a different perspective.

In this conversation, we discuss:

-Dry Run Creek in northern Arkansas

-tips for dads taking kids fishing

-why early success for kids is important

-the beauty of an unhurried life

and much more.

Find Chris and Malfour online:

Website: https://malfouroutfitters.com/

Instagram:@malfouroutfitters

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Nic Hall is a Marine veteran, Dad, and avid fly-fishing angler in Denver, Colorado. He mainly targets carp in urban environments and trout throughout Colorado. When not fishing, he volunteers with several nonprofits, engaging youth via the Trout Unlimited "Trout in the Classroom" program and teaching fly fishing to underrepresented minorities through fly fishing camps. He also serves as a Board Member of the Denver chapter of Trout Unlimited, where efforts are made to restore and conserve the Denver South Platte River.

Nic started fly fishing three years ago when a friend from West Virginia visited him in Colorado. Growing up as an urban kid in Baltimore, fly fishing was one of those things that didn't seem attainable. He didn't see anyone who looked like him fly fishing, so he never tried or was introduced to it until 2020.

As he becomes a more proficient angler, part of his goal is to share the experience with kids who look like him, ultimately helping them learn about angling, conservation, and overcoming adversity. He hopes that through his nonprofit volunteer work, he can preach stewardship on the water and get new anglers excited about fishing, protecting public lands, and conserving our waterways. Hence, they are here for the next generation.

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb chat with Nic about:

-all things carp fishing, especially in an urban environment

-minority representation in fly fishing

-giving back through fly fishing nonprofits

-tips for taking very young children fishing

and much more.

You can find Nic on Instagram: @midnightceviche

And check out some of the nonprofits he mentioned: https://denvertu.com/ https://www.communityflyfishing.com/

Nic Hall Carp Slam XVII Fundraising Campaign

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In this episode, Joshua and Caleb chat with Dave Stewart of the Wet Fly Swing Podcast. Dave is almost 500 episodes in, interviewing some of the best names in the fly fishing community. He's been sharing knowledge with anglers worldwide for years, and we've been fortunate enough to learn fly fishing and podcasting tips from him.

In our conversation, we discuss why Dave started the Wet Fly Swing and how he's grown it into one of the best fly fishing podcasts. We also learn about fly fishing in the Pacific Northwest and some great dad tips.

Find Dave and the Wet Fly Swing online: https://wetflyswing.com/

See our episode with Dave at: https://wetflyswing.com/dads-on-the-fly-podcast-with-caleb-and-joshua-simmons-faith-fatherhood-and-fly-fishing/

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In this episode, Joshua and Caleb celebrate their 100th episode and cover some listener-submitted topics, including:

-Blue lining for wild trout in western North Carolina

-Balancing fishing and family life

-Best tips and techniques we've learned in 100 episodes

-Why we've fallen in love with smallmouth bass

-Could you fish every day of the year?

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In this episode, Joshua and Caleb join Bo Brooks and Greg Camacho on location at Pirate Waters Outfitter in Washington, NC. We got to fish with Bo and Greg in the morning and then record a podcast in the afternoon. We learn all about Bo and Greg's fly fishing journeys and what it's been like for them to start an outdoor outfitter together.

Bo has been fishing his whole life. After years of climbing cell phone towers, he took the plunge to create an outdoor outfitter in the town he has grown to love. But the shop is about more than just providing amazing apparel and gear. It's truly about loving a community.

Greg runs Camacho Rod Works out of Pirate Waters' shop and has been building custom fly rods for over two years. He also is the leader of the Washington chapter of YoungLife.

Bo and Greg were great hosts for Dads On The Fly and we look forward to fishing with them again in the future.

You can learn more about Bo and Greg by checking them out on Instagram:

@piratewatersoutfitter

@camachorodworks

As we prepare for our 100th episode, we would love to hear from our listeners on any topics or questions you want to cover for episode 100. You can email your ideas to [email protected].

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In this episode, Joshua sits down with Chris Johnson of Living Waters Fly Fishing. Joshua visited Round Rock, Texas, to see Living Waters fly shop in person and sat face-to-face with Chris for an amazing conversation. They discuss:

-Chris learning to tie flies with his dad at 11

-Being creative through fly tying "Don't just be replicators be creators."

-Fly Fishing in Central Texas and Texas' fish diversity

-Rio Grande Cichlids

-Guadalupe bass

-Conserving Brushy Creek

-The Living Waters Fly Fishing Story

-Chris' elevation of family at Living Waters

-Teaching fly fishing the right way to kids

-and much more

Find Living Waters online:

http://livingwatersflyfishing.com/

Instagram: @livingwatersflyfishing

As we prepare for our 100th episode, we would love to hear from our listeners on any topics or questions you want to cover for episode 100. You can email your ideas to [email protected].

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In this episode, we chat with Al Perkinson of Bajio Sunglasses. Bajio is about more than just creating the clearest sunglasses on the market. They're about creating a community and making the world a better place. Hear the story of Bajio, how it started, its plans to empower the next generation of anglers and much more in our conversation with Al.

We discuss:

-Al's early days of fishing

-Starting Bajio in the midst of the pandemic

-Why a good pair of sunglasses can be an angler's best tool

-Creating a company with others in mind

-Being family focused

-The importance of getting kids outdoors

and much more.

Learn more about Bajio by visiting their website, https://bajiosunglasses.com/ or following their socials @bajiosunglasses.

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Joshua and Caleb speak with Josh England of Local Flow Magazine in this episode. LOCAL FLOW is a biannual self-published photo magazine focused on fly fishing in the Southeast. Local Flow magazine is as at home on your coffee table as it is on the dash of your truck. Each magazine comprises 200 pages jam-packed with color and B&W images shot by some of the Southeast’s best photographers. Content includes photo stories and collections covering everything from small mountain streams to saltwater and everything in between. It also features interviews with local guides, artists, cooks, and anglers.

We have a great conversation with Josh, including:

-Josh's beginnings in fly fishing

-The southeast fly fishing scene

-Publishing a magazine

-Taking kids fly fishing

-Chasing stripers on the fly

and much more.

Find local flow magazine and purchase online:

-https://www.joshenglandphotos.com/shop

-Instagram: @local_flow_mag

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