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Dads On The Fly episodes

August 22, 2022 52. Interview with David Jacobson of O'Pros Fly Fishing. The 3rd Hand Rod Holder. Creating better fishing gear. Starting a small business with family. Fly fishing for carp in Wisconsin.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb interview David Jacobson of O'Pros Fly Fishing. David started a fly fishing gear company with his brothers in Wisconsin. In this episode, they discuss:
-The 3rd handed rod holder
-Moving from Hockey to Fly Fishing
-Creating better fly fishing gear
-Hockey stick landing nets
-Working a business from your basement
-Starting a small business with family
-Being a new father
-Balancing work, small business life, and being a new dad
-Fly fishing for carp in Wisconsin
Mentioned in this episode:
O'Pros Website: https://oprosgear.com/ Use promo code "dadsonthefly" at checkout for 15% off your purchase.
Follow O'Pros on Instagram @oprosflyfish
Check out our sponsors:
Pigeon River Outfitters: https://www.pigeonriveroutfittersnc.com/
Sly Fishing Outfitters: https://slyfishingoutfitters.com/
48 min
August 15, 2022 51. Interview with Andrew McNeece of Bluff Line Media. Creating a Fly Fishing Media Channel. Telling stories through film. Fly Fishing in the Ozarks.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb interview Andrew McNeece of Bluff Line Media. Andrew is the owner and lead creative at Bluff Line Media and an educator at Bentonville Schools. Since 2018, Andrew has produced many short films, including "Ozarks on the Fly Series," "The Art of Fly Fishing," and "A Cure for Cabin Fever." He and his team recently created "UNDAMMED: A Buffalo River Adventure," which celebrates America's First National River on the year of its 50th Anniversary. In this interview, Andrew and The Dads discuss:
-creating a fly fishing media channel
-telling stories through film
-fly fishing the Ozarks
-the amazing people you meet through fly fishing
-starting a side hustle as a school teacher
-being a new dad and telling stories for them
and much more.
Mentioned in this episode:
Bluff Line Media Website: https://www.blufflinemedia.com/
Bluff Line YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BluffLINEMedia
Watch UNDAMMED: A Buffalo River Adventure: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/undammed
Follow Bluff Line on Instagram @blufflinemedia
Also mentioned:
Sly Fishing Outfitters: https://slyfishingoutfitters.com/
Pigeon River Outfitters: https://www.pigeonriveroutfittersnc.com/
Anadromous Fly Company: https://www.aflyco.com/
59 min
August 08, 2022 50. Searching for Smallies and asking for help. Accomplishing our goal of catching smallmouth bass on the fly. Building a fly tying studio. Getting help with being a dad.
In this episode:
- Building and designing a fly tying/recording studio
- Smallmouth bass fishing on the fly
- Doing all the research on how to catch a fish and still coming up broke
- Asking for help with fishing/parenting
Big shoutout to our friend Matt for getting us on the smallies. Check him out on Instagram: @wnc_on_the_fly
Mentioned in this episode:
-Pigeon River Outfitters: https://www.pigeonriveroutfittersnc.com/
-Anadromous Fly Company: https://www.aflyco.com/
-Sly Fishing Outfitters: https://slyfishingoutfitters.com/
42 min
August 01, 2022 49. A Podcasting Year In Review. Starting a podcast with no expectations, creating community, where it has brought us, and what's next for Dads On The Fly.
In this episode, after reviewing some recent fishing adventures, Joshua and Caleb review their first year as a podcast. They discuss:
-recent fly fishing adventures and the traveling fly box
-starting a podcast with no expectations
-their favorite episodes
-their favorite guests
-the Dads on the Fly community
-where Dads on the Fly is headed in the future
-and more
Mentioned in this episode:
-Traveling Fly Box:
-Cameron Booth: https://youtu.be/LoUO_8flPHY
-Fish Hands Franky: https://youtu.be/7pPgb9I_6yg
Pigeon River Outfitters: https://www.pigeonriveroutfittersnc.com/
Sly Fishing Outfitters: https://slyfishingoutfitters.com/
49 min
July 25, 2022 48. Interview with Jacob Rash of The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. Learning about trout from the expert, understanding NC trout regulations, how to take better care of trout in NC.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb sit down with Jacob Rash of the NCWRC. Jacob is the Coldwater Research Coordinator for NC, meaning he spends most of his time thinking about and working with trout. We discuss:
-Jake's story of becoming a trout biologist
-the issues facing trout in NC
-the immaculate native North Carolina brook trout
-NC trout fishing regulations and the whys behind them
-how better understanding trout has made Jake a better fisherman
-how we can better protect trout in NC
We had a blast geeking out with Jake about trout and where they live!
Mentioned in this episode:
https://www.ncwildlife.org/
https://www.ncwildlife.org/Learning/Species/Fish/Trout/Trout-Fishing
Also Mentioned:
Sly Fishing Outfitters: https://slyfishingoutfitters.com/
Pigeon River Outfitters: https://www.pigeonriveroutfittersnc.com/
1 hr 8 min
July 18, 2022 47. Interview with Jesse Males of Backwater Fly Fishing. The Story of a Fly Fishing Fanatic, Raising Boys in the Jungle, Fishing in Costa Rica, Fly Tying Professionally, Creating Award-Winning Films.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb interview Jesse Males of Backwater Fly Fishing. They discuss:
-Jesse's beginnings in the fly fishing industry, leaving the normal to embrace the unknown.
-Living and starting a fly fishing guide service in Costa Rica
-Raising sons in the Costa Rican Jungle
-Starting an international guide service
-Fly Tying and the mistakes beginners make
-Creating award-winning fly fishing films
-How faith has shaped Jesse's life and all of his adventures in the fly fishing industry
Mentioned in this episode:
Jesse Males:
Instagram: @backwaterflyfishing
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BackwaterFlyFishing
Website: https://backwaterflyfishing.com/
Guide Service: https://www.506outdoors.com/
Vote for one of Jesse's films at: https://www.flyfilmfest.com/stimmies/
Also Mentioned:
Sly Fishing Outfitters: https://slyfishingoutfitters.com/
Pigeon River Outfitters: https://www.pigeonriveroutfittersnc.com/
Anadromous Fly Company: https://www.aflyco.com/
1 hr 21 min
July 11, 2022 46. What really matters on a fishing trip? A 10 year old's first trip to the GSMNP and Mom takes a trip on the boat.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb recap some of their most recent fly fishing adventures and interview some special people in their life. They discuss:
-What really matters on a fishing trip.
-Taking Foster (Joshua's 10-year-old son) on his first wading trip in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
-Adventures behind the vise
-Taking their mom on he first fly fishing float trip
-Battling mother nature
and much more!
Mentioned in this episode:
Sly Fishing Outfitters: https://slyfishingoutfitters.com/
Pigeon River Outfitters: https://www.pigeonriveroutfittersnc.com/
Anadromous Fly Company: https://www.aflyco.com/
41 min
June 27, 2022 45. Recapping Vacation with the Dads. Kids catching their first fish. Fly fishing and tying adventures. Intentional moments with the kids.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb recap their recent family vacation with the entire Simmons clan. They discuss:
-How they vacation a little different than most people.
-Fly fishing right in the middle of a local park
-Kids catching their first fish.
-Fly fishing and tying adventures
and much more!
Mentioned in this episode:
Pigeon River Outfitters: https://www.pigeonriveroutfittersnc.com/
Anadromous Fly Company: https://www.aflyco.com/
38 min
June 20, 2022 44. Interview with Steve Haigh of The Destination Angler Podcast. The greatest fishing around North America. Fishing with kids. Starting a podcast. Connecting Fishing with Faith.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb interview Steve Haigh of the Destination Angler Podcast. They cover the following topics:
- Starting a podcast.
- Fishing with kids.
- Getting started in fly fishing
- Great stories of conversations with some of the greatest anglers around the world.
- Connecting our faith with fly fishing.
Check out Steve and his podcast wherever you get your podcasts or on his website at:
-https://destinationangler.libsyn.com/
Also mentioned in this podcast, check out some of our sponsors:
-Pigeon River Outfitters: https://www.pigeonriveroutfittersnc.com/
-Anadromous Fly Company: https://www.aflyco.com/
55 min
June 13, 2022 43. How to choose the right fly. Fly tying update. Vacation plans and resting this summer.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb sit down together to discuss the following:
- reviewing some of their recent adventures in some of their favorite local streams (including seeing a hellbender)
-Choosing the right fly. Our thought process behind it
-Update on Joshua's adventures behind the vise and dealing with frustrations in fly tying
-Upcoming summer vacations for the brothers and intentionally resting
-Upcoming plans for the podcast
Mentioned in this episode:
-Dads on the Fly Instagram: @Dadsonthefly
-Dads on the Fly website: https://www.dadsonthefly.com/
-Pigeon River Outfitters: https://www.pigeonriveroutfittersnc.com/
-Anadromous Fly Company: https://www.aflyco.com/
-Davidson River Outfitters: https://www.davidsonflyfishing.com/
-Fly Fishing Insider Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fly-fishing-insider-podcast-ffip/id1454468777
38 min

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We are dads and brothers who love to fly fish. We're trying to tackle parenting and family in the same way we tackle our beloved fly fishing hobby: we're figuring it out as we go along. We talk about…