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Heading to Pennsylvania to chat with Bo Wentworth. We get into his journey of chasing the tug. Covering many subjects like his love for chasing salt water species like permit, bone fish, tarpon, and so much more. 

“I grew up and still reside in the Alleghenies in Northwestern Pennsylvania. From a young age I have been connected to the wild here; camping, hunting and fishing as long as I can remember.  

​Fly fishing and all of its aspects are to me an artistic process no different than any other art form.  Its a way of life, a way of thinking, and I could not feel more grateful to have found what I am.  What is so fulfilling about this craft to me is the ongoing process of learning, understanding, applying and starting over.  

This is a space where I want to share my process, my experiences, and my life as an artist and as an angler. I hope that bringing you into my journey evokes something in you like it does in me.”

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Welcoming Austin Rose to the show, we talk allot about Spey, what it was like working in a fly shop, and his love for classic flies.

 Born in John Day Oregon raised in Central Oregon. Austin has been fly fishing for 3 years now. Spey fishing is his absolute favourite way to chase fish. Addicted to tying classic steelhead flies, and an amateur photographer wanting to be more involved in the spey community.

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Heading into the interior of BC, to talk with Deb Paskall. We chat about her journey into fly fishing, what the out doors mean to her, tying flies, and so much more.

Deb grew up on the Sunshine Coast in BC, and has been fishing all her life. In 1998 she began fly fishing. In 2004, Deb began tying her own flies.  She ties trout and salmon flies for both moving and stillwater, as well as salt and freshwater patterns.  She has developed a number of successful patterns especially for trout and salmon. A lifelong love of the outdoors, she fishes year-round. 

She is currently a Pro Team member with Semperfli as well as part of the Pro Team with Sport Fishing On The Fly show.

Deb is also a member of the Osprey Fly Fishers of BC.

You can follow Deb on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter  and TikTok @debpaskall

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On this episode we head to Quebec to chat with David-Alexandre Chabot, the founder of Timber & Fin. 

We talk mostly about David’s career life, and how it changed dramatically when the pandemic started.
Already having a business in mind, he decided to take it as an opportunity to start a company making high quality products. Starting with wood and ended up working with leather. His mission now is to create quality gear that can be passed down generations. 

David-Alexandre Chabot is a former lighting designer from Quebec's Eastern Townships. Over the course of his 15 year career within the theatre industry, his passion and interest for design and the arts have consistently grown. His work has been shown across Canada and internationally, eventually earning him a Cochon d'or award for Best Lighting Design. Having recently left lighting design behind in order to focus on his true passion: fly fishing, he became frustrated by the lack of responsibly-made, high-quality gear on the market. This inspired him to start Timber&Fins, a company dedicated to crafting heirloom-quality fly fishing gear.

David was born in Quebec's Eastern Townships. His love for fishing started at a young age, when he and his brothers would spend hours throwing worms at whatever would bite.

His passion for fly fishing was ignited six years ago, when he caught his very first trout using a fly he had tied the night before. More and more fascinated with the sport with each passing day, but unable to find quality fly fishing products that were responsibly made, he was moved to create Timber&Fins. We are committed to crafting heirloom quality fly fishing gear that enhances your fishing experience and that can be passed down from one generation to the next.

Timber&Fins is a company dedicated to crafting heirloom-quality fly fishing gear that enhances the fishing experience and can be passed down from one generation to the next. Founded three years ago by David-Alexandre Chabot, Timber&Fins was created out of a desire to provide high-quality, responsibly-made fly fishing products. Visit us at
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On this episode we head to Oregon to chat with Joseph Logan, we chat about getting into fly fishing and the learning curve of getting into guiding.

“My name is Joseph Logan, and I’m 23 years old. I was raised in Bend Oregon. I lived with my mother along with my brother and sister. I grew up really poor and started working at the age of 14. My work background is in construction but in 2020 I took a fishing trip with my uncle and a guide on the Native side of the deschutes river. After that trip I was hooked and fell in love with fly fishing. I received my first hammy down hareline vice from my uncle and went from there. The following year I guided along side Matt Mendes a Native in Warm Springs Oregon. Looking forward for Season 2 to begin! In my free time I do photography, go on hikes and of course fishing!”

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On this episode we head over to  nova Scotia to chat with Chris Sinclair.

We chat about his time guiding for Atlantic salmon, managing the Restigouche river lodge in New Brunswick , and lots more.

Born in Nova Scotia on the banks of the St. Mary’s River, the culture of fishing had peaked his interest at a young age. This has lead him deep into the world of fishing. He has been guiding in Newfoundland and Labrador for 8 years for Atlantic Salmon and Brook Trout in remote fishing lodges. Chris has built his life around angling; his passion, drive, and hands on experience in the industry make him a perfect fit for his new role at Restigouche River Lodge.

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(Vancouver Island) Derby!!! 🙌🏻 

March 25th starting at 7:30 am and running till 3:30 pm

We’re going to have people at the main casting dock, and old boat launch for fish weighing and I’ll be going around in a boat for weigh ins on the water.

Zak Davis will be there for Robinson with a table set up for fly tying and a casting seminar on the one beach .

We will be holding the after ceremonies on the beach where the old boat launch was for 5:30

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On this episode we sit down with Mischa Dziezyc, we head to the midwest to chat about his journey in fly fishing.

“ I’m an all around adventure type fisherman, always looking for new water and new friends to fish it with.
I love sharing my knowledge with others as well as learning from them.
I solo fish a lot up in Grizzly/Cougar/Wolf country which adds to the spice if you may. Knowing you’re not the only nor the dominant predator is humbling.
I will always love cutties but browns have my heart.

I’m just getting into Salt as far as my finances allow but made my first trip to Florida last year and was a bone fish away from getting the Gran Slam first try.

I tie real good knots, like real good knots. Take a lot of pride in my knots and line knowledge (it’s what I do for work)

Work: I work for JHFLYCO and do everything fly fishing from inventory, to new fly creation, testing etc.”

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We chat about safety on the water, fish handling, and finish with some story time. 

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Austin Rose
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On this episode we take a look in the life of “Alaskan rod co.” owner Matt Crowe. We chat about his journey in the fishing industry, & talk about what it takes to create a Rod Company.

” I grew up in the fishing industry. My grandparents ran a fishing lodge and my parents owned a guide business. When I turned 18, I got my captains license and started working in the family business. When I got older I began working in the medical field until I went back to school and graduated from UAS with my degree in fisheries and started working for ADF&G soon after. In 2020, I decided to take my rod building addiction professionally and founded Alaska Rod Co to give Alaskans an in-state rod company they can rely on.

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