Dead Drifters Society: A fly fishing podcast

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Ready to unlock the secrets of Euro nymphing and become a master brown trout chaser? Join us as we chat with Britton Reed, a passionate fly fisherman from Pennsylvania who has a wealth of knowledge to share with our Dead Drifter community. We dive into the beautiful state of Pennsylvania, home to 86,000 miles of fishable rivers and streams, and discuss the stocking programs and trout nurseries that help maintain these thriving ecosystems.

From the intricacies of Euro nymphing techniques to the importance of preserving the natural environment, Britton shares his wealth of experience and knowledge in this episode. We discuss the evolution of Britton's fly fishing technique, the difference between fishing for big and small fish, and even touch on the changing age restrictions for legal tobacco products in the US and Canada. Britton also shares his expertise in collecting bugs to understand what trout are feeding on and how this informs his fly tying.

Grab your fly rod and wade into this fascinating conversation about fly fishing, family, and the joys of spending time on the water. Britton's insights into Euro nymphing and the importance of using a long rod to protect light tippet make this episode a must-listen for anglers of all skill levels. Don't miss this chance to learn from a true brown trout aficionado and level up your fly fishing game.

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Ever wondered what it takes to become a fly angler? Join me in a captivating conversation with Len Cook, who has 35 years of experience fly fishing in Vancouver Island and surrounding areas. We'll explore his journey into the world of fly fishing, the pursuit of steelhead, and the significance of the color green in his fishing adventures.

Len shares the changes he's witnessed in the fisheries over the years, his preferred gear, and how fly fishing has evolved since he began. We also discuss the unique landscapes and fishing cultures found in the Haida Gwaii and Vancouver Island. Dive into the fascinating world of fly fishing techniques, patterns, and the importance of simplifying one's flies for a successful catch.

In this episode, you'll also learn about Len's experience teaching his twins how to fish, the benefits of using the Echo Gecko rod for young anglers, and the importance of passing on the art of casting to future generations. Whether you're a seasoned angler or just getting started, you won't want to miss the wealth of knowledge and fishing tales Len Cook has to share.

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Overcoming a life-threatening illness With a driving force for pursuing your passion. Join us for an incredible conversation with Ben Sijpheer, a cancer survivor, and passionate angler from Vancouver Island. His journey is a testament to resilience and perseverance, all while embracing his love for fly fishing.

Through our chat, we uncover the rich fishing opportunities on Vancouver Island and dive into Ben's favorite techniques and experiences, such as beach fishing strategies, and even guiding plans at the Nile Creek Fly Shop. Additionally, we discuss his work as a student support worker and how it intertwines with his passion for the great outdoors.

Don't miss out on this inspiring episode as we discuss a wide range of topics, from fishing for cutthroat and bycatch to fly tying and chasing Steelhead. Discover valuable tips and techniques from Ben's journey that can enhance your own fishing adventures, and learn how you can follow along with his exciting catches and stories on Instagram.

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On this episode we sit down with Brandy H. We chat about her adventures into flyfishing. Being fairly new to the sport, yet extremely passionate. Brandy shares her journey of fly fishing lakes, rivers and oceans. The pure joy of being outdoors on a body of water.

Brandy was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, she is now an independent mother of two boys and a 20 year employee of a corporate communications company.
More recently they adopted a puppy (Tippet), you can typically find these four playing in the Rocky Mountains and fishing the many rivers in Southern, Alberta. Brandy strives to increase the longevity of the fish in their waters by supporting her fellow conservationists, keeping fish wet, fishing barbless, leaving spaces as she found them and teaching her young songs the same. Last she hopes by sharing their adventures she can convince more women and mothers they can do the same.

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Welcoming Taylor Wells from Oregon State. We chat about a life of guiding, from Alaska to California. Chatting about how we learn from others, and all the lessons along the way. Taylor has been a life long angler and reformed fishing guide. Steelhead and trout have consumed his life. His current life includes hunting, fishing & building power lines.

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 On this episode we sit down with Kenzie Kozera to chat about his life journey.

Born and raised in Cape Breton, NS, Kenzie grew up targeting  multiple species of trout with spinning gear. It was in his mid 20s that he decided to dive into the world of fly fishing. After a couple seasons of chasing sea run trout, Kenzie entered into a life long obsession, the pursuit of Atlantic salmon. Soon after encountering his first salmon, Kenzie developed an interest in fly tying. Nearly 5 years later and Kenzie has become a commercial fly tyer with a focus on Atlantic salmon and steelhead hairwings, scandi style tubes, and spey style flies.

Most recently, Kenzie has begun to share his thoughts regarding angling and tying through a blog, Feathers to Iron, Words to Paper. Kenzie hopes to continue to connect with members of the angling community through this new project.

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On this episode, we sit down with KC Badger. 
KC has always loved chasing the adrenaline that the outdoors provides. We chat about his life journey into riding BMX, fly fishing for multiple species & graphic design. We get into carp on the fly, and the difference between fishing them in the Pacific Northwest vs Arizona. 

KC was the man behind “the swingers party” graphic design.  

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Heading over to Russellville, Arkansas to chat with Drew Wilson. We explore his life journey from how he got into fishing, tattooing, & his love of skateboarding. Drew enjoys figuring out ways to catch different species & getting out on the water with new friends. We discuss his Youtube channel ‘DrewLR’ which combines his passion for fishing and tattooing- he takes each guest out fishing, followed by a tattoo session.

Drew Wilson
35 year old male.
Drama and Disease free Tattoos.
Can host 👌🏻

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On this episode, we head down to Chilliwack British Columbia to chat with a Scott Fonda.
His life journey of hunting big game, and chasing multi species in rivers. Spey is an obsession, something he cant get enough of.

 Scott is father of 4 and an avid fisherman based in southern British Columbia. Growing up in Northern B.C. his passion fishing pristine waters and the outdoors began at a young age. Scott’s passion for fishing takes him all over the the province, finding new adventures spey casting . Although he is a multi-species angler, he is always on the hunt for the elusive steelhead.
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Home Rivers:
Chehalis, squamish,Vedder, Zipper Lip Creek.

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Welcoming Mitchell Paisker from Anchorage, Alaska to the show. We talk about his journey chasing anything that bites, to learning new techniques, and his interesting work journey. We had a blast chatting about all things fly fishing .

"I currently live in Alaska and work for the USFWS as a crew lead on a sockeye salmon monitoring project looking at spawning habitat, return rates and spawning frequency. My job history ranges from serving tables and slinging drinks at the bar to capturing and studying black bears, collared pika and various shorebirds, but one thing that’s steady and unwavering in my life is my passion and pursuit of fishing.  When I’m. It working I am on the river somewhere or tying flies or orchestrating my next trip. I’m a fish bum at heart and I live a life surrounded by feathers and fur. The water is my peaceful place where I go in hopes of shaking hands with a few fish and getting close with nature. "

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