Dead Drifters Society: A fly fishing podcast

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On this episode , it’s my turn to take the interviewee seat which is hosted by Mark Hopley of the Fly Fishing 97 Podcast. We chat about my fly fishing life,  how I started the Dead Drifters Society podcast, and more. 


If you haven’t listened to Fly Fishing 97 Podcast, make sure to check it out!

https://open.spotify.com/show/5qTTELBv5aeKMxISAdqSZ1?si=Bo_oE3HORCCqy9IAFkg3fw

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On this episode of Dead Drifters Society, we sit down with Philip Rowley.  We stick to discussing stillwater and cover a few things from his time in competition fly fishing, how to set up your indicator rig, the naked technique and more.

 Phil has been fly fishing for over 35 years. His love of fly fishing has taken him
across North and South America pursuing trout, Atlantic and Pacific salmon, char,
pike, walleye, and numerous other species on the fly. Phil is probably best known
for his stillwater exploits.
A former commercial fly tyer, Phil has written for almost every major fly-fishing
publication in North America. He has authored four books including his recently
released Orvis Guide to Stillwater Trout Fishing along with numerous feature articles
Phil has been the fly-tying columnist for B.C. Outdoors Magazine for over ten years.
His first book, Fly Patterns for Stillwaters, is a best seller. In 2014, Phil was the
proud recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from Fly Tyer magazine, and in
2017 the Jean-Guy Cote award for his contribution to Canadian fly tying.
In addition to his writing, Phil has five instructional DVD's. Recently Phil began
providing online learning through his Stillwater Academy. Phil was also a competitive
fly fisher. He was a member of the gold medal-winning team at the 2017 Canadian
Fly-Fishing championships.
When he isn't on the water, Phil travels North America performing at outdoor shows,
providing seminars, speaking to fly clubs, conducting fly-fishing schools and fly-tying
clinics. Phil also provides instructional stillwater guiding on the lakes located a short
distance from his Edmonton area home.
Phil has appeared on several T.V. shows, including B.C. Outdoors Sports Fishing,
Sports Fishing Adventures, The New Fly Fisher, Sport Fishing B.C., Fishing Alberta,
Let's Go Outdoors, and Fishing with Shelly and Courtney.
Make a point of visiting or following Phil on-line at www.flycraftangling.com or
www.stillwaterflyfishingstore.com and through his social media channels, YouTube,
Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Thanks Phil for coming on the Podcast.

If you want to follow my adventures, go check me out on Instagram @deaddrifterssociety 

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On this episode of Dead Drifters Society, we sit down with Kristjan Shoemaker. Kristjan is extremely passionate about casting two-handed rods and swinging flies for that reactive grab, and loves his time on the ocean - or really any body of water. He started tying flies at 8 years old and loves tying for all species, but especially whipping up traditional salmon & steelhead flies. In high school, one of his elective classes was tying flies. He now runs the program and continues sharing his knowledge and passion for the art. 

If you want to follow his adventures, go check him out on instagram @kristjanshoemaker

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On this episode of Dead Drifters Society, we sit down with Connor Andrew. He currently manages Sporting Life Fishing Outfitters in Turangi, New Zealand and is a marine engineer by trade. He has spent nearly all of his life fishing but only got into fly fishing a few years ago and it has now become his passion, particularly fishing with a two hander. Now he spends all his time chasing the big summer brown trout and winter runs of rainbows that come up the Tongariro every year, as well as some salt water and back country fly fishing missions. We also discuss his travels to Vancouver Island to chase steelhead, how the New Zealand fisheries work, and the impressive sizes that can be found out there. Lastly, we get into the various tactics for hunting for big browns during the day and night.

Thanks Connor for joining us.

If you want to Follow his adventures, head over to Instagram @newzealandflyfisher

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On this episode of Dead Drifters Society podcast, we sit down with Patches Demeester co-owner of Cutthraot Contry Guiding. He's also a fisheries consultant for the province of British Columbia, a fly fisihing instructor, and partner in the Anadromous Admirations Film Crew. Patches lives in Powell River and works in the Salish Sea basin on the Sunshine Coast. He spends his time studying the anadromous Sea Run Cutthroat, their genetics and life history. Pat educates on all things cutthroat, also touching on the history of wild steelhead explaning how he collects samples to better undstanding the unicorn. We also speculate on steelhead low returns in our water sheds and what may be going on.
 
Thanks agin Patches for sharing your wealth of knowlede and educating us more on these topics,

if you would like to contact him for a guide trip on the Sunshine Coast located in Beautiful British Colombia, check him out on Facebook at Cutthraot Contry Guiding.

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Till next time, I'll catch you later.

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On this episode of @deaddrifterssociety, we welcome Jonathan Farmer, owner of @midnightsuncostomeflies. Jonathan has been around the block but is now currently residing in Anchorage, Alaska. His long story of fly fishing starts in the back country of Colorado and then leads him across the US finally landing in the Mecca of fly fishing that is Alaska. He started tying flies for durability and has now built a business off of high quality steelhead, salmon and trout flies designed to be fished on the swing as well as amazing costumer service. Now he's selling his own designs commercially across US, Canada and as far as Australia. If you’re in need of high quality flies, fly tying materials or you just want to learn from Jonathan himself, he does offer online classes over zoom. Make sure to go check him out @midnightsuncostomflies on instagram & Facebook

Thanks again Jonathan for sharing your story.

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On this episode, we welcome Florian aka Flow Besson, the owner of  Flow fly fishing. 
Flo was born in France, and started fly fishing at a young age and surrounded him self within the community. Flo shares how he went to university to become a master fly fishing instructor. He's traveled the world for new species and talks us through his adventures and gives use details about his experiences along the way. He's caught Golden Dorado's in the jungle, King salmon on Vancouver island... to say the least he likes to chase large fish! Flo ended up in Canada on the westcoast starting a company selling quality hooks, beads, and importing reels from Europe. If you're on Vancouver island and want lessons, make sure to send him a message!

Thanks so much for sharing Flow.

Check out flow's online shop www.flowflyfishing.com
follow him on Instagram @flowflyfish
 

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On this episode of Dead Drifters Society, we welcome Ray Gouchie owner of Vancouver Island Fly Fishing and a guide during the summer for St Mary's Fly Shop in Cranbrook, British Colombia, Canada. We hear how  determination and persistence was key to figuring out Ray's local waters which was the stepping stone to becoming a guide. We discuss what it takes to help his guests to have success on the water and show them the skills they need.  We talk about fishing, dropping trees with precision, and playing the banjo.

Looking to go on a guided trip with Ray?
Check out this website www.viflyfishing.com
Email [email protected]  
Or follow on instagram @viflyfishing

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On this episode of Dead Drifters Society Podcast, we welcome Glenn Lario from A Blaze In The Northern fly ( a fly shop based in Qualicum Beach BC, Canada). We discover how Glenn got his first fly rod, and how he was splicing lines to catch coho and steelhead up and down the  Westcoast. Glenn was a fisheries officer protecting our waterways, and spreading knowledge to those who need it. We chat about the availability of materials today compared to when Glenn started fly fishing.  

If you make it to Vancouver Island, make sure to check the shop out in Qualicum Beach and go talk to the boys. you can also check out their online store at www.ablazeinthenorthernfly.com and order what ever you need. 

Thank you so much Glenn for coming on the podcast! I had a great time talking about your adventures.

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Website: www.ablazeinthenortherfly.com

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On this episode of Dead Drifters Society, we welcome my friend Tyler Bartfai from Mayne Angling. Tyler has been working on beautifully handcrafted landing nets. We also talk about multiple fish species, and how he targets them. Take a look into his work life at the hatchery in Powell River, BC and learn how Mayne Angling started. 

Thanks again Tyler for sharing all your experiences with the fly fishing community.

Follow Tyler on Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube @mayneangling 

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