Dead Drifters Society: A fly fishing podcast

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Something new on Dead Drifters Society that a few friends and I decided to create- like minded people, talking about swinging flys and anything else that comes up.

We had a lot of fun with this. I hope you enjoy!

Andrew Barany, your host
https://instagram.com/deaddrifterssociety?igshid=MWI4MTIyMDE=

Paul Watts. Episode #34 🔥
https://instagram.com/speyrodadventures?igshid=MWI4MTIyMDE=

Jordan Young-Treadway  episode #37 🥵
https://instagram.com/treadwatersfly?igshid=MWI4MTIyMDE=

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On this episode, we talk about building Bamboo Rods with Wes Telyea. We run down step by step on the process and dedication it takes to create a one of these beauties.

Wes is the owner of Snoqualmie Rod Co. and is a rod builder who focuses on bamboo spey rods and single hand glass rods in the Pacific Northwest. When he’s not building rods, he enjoys helping others. Part time pastor/schola, and fishing with his wife and three kids. 🙌🏻

-Instagram https://instagram.com/snoqualmierodco?igshid=MWI4MTIyMDE=

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On this episode, we sit down with Austin Montreil Leonard from Bend, Oregon.
We talk about his new venture making rugs and then get into mental health, and finish off with chasing Steelhead.

Austin is a young creative who loves spending his time either on the water or making some sort of art. He has recently intertwined his passion for flyfishing and his creative talents to create some captivating pieces of art for his new business venture, Pluck Rug Co. Austin makes custom, handmade rugs and we go over some of the process it takes to create one.

Austin spends a majority of his time on the water chasing steelhead in the PNW, but he can also be found chasing a variety of species on the fly. Austin is a strong advocate for mental health, especially when it comes to men.

Mental health is very important and sometimes over looked. Struggling with it my self, I know from experience the best thing I ever did was ask for help.

If you want to follow along on his journey over on instagram.
https://instagram.com/theburrrprint?igshid=MWI4MTIyMDE=

Check out Pluckrugco on instagram.
https://instagram.com/pluckrugco?igshid=MWI4MTIyMDE=

Pluckrugco website.
https://www.pluckrugco.com/

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On this episode, we sit down with Val Kropiwnicki. His passion for steel and fly fishing fused together together has created some amazing art.  Val is a Connecticut-based artist who combines welded steel, jewelry making and traditional salmon fly tying techniques to create one-of-a-kind, fly fishing inspired art. 

After earning his Bachelor of Fine Arts from LIU’s Southampton College in 1982, Val went on to work fifteen years in the metals industry selling steel by day and making art by night. His early creative work focused on steel sculpture, charcoal drawing, liturgical art, and furniture design. In 2001, he shifted gears by going back to school to earn his teaching certification. Now, he’s in his twenty-third year as a high school art teacher. He balances life in the classroom with a healthy mix of family, fishing, and making art.

His current show, “Turbulence and Flow”, runs through spring 2023 at the American Museum of Fly Fishing in Manchester, VT.

Website: www.vksteelworks.com

Facebook - www.facebook.com/val.kropiwnicki

Instagram - www.instagram.com/vksteelworks/

“Turbulence & Flow” - https://www.amff.org/portfolio/on-turbulence-flow/

                                   https://vksteelworks.com/turbulence-flow/

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On this episode we sit down with Tim Cammisa.  We chat about his YouTube channel, his travels, how his first book came to be, and the species he loves targeting. He has an interesting story about his introduction to muskie on the fly; you might cringe while laughing. 

Tim's passion for helping others has led him to some amazing opportunities.

Tim has been fly fishing and tying forever, spent years chasing fish all around the world, and effectively promotes the industry via social media starring in 300+ YouTube videos with 4 million views. Tim's goal is simple: Help others tie better flies and catch more fish - by giving presentations around the country, headlining fly fishing events, and teaching.  Tim also authored Fly Tying for Everyone.

YouTube:
https://youtube.com/@TimCammisa

Follow Tims adventures on instagram
https://instagram.com/troutandfeather?igshid=MWI4MTIyMDE=

Website:
https://www.troutandfeather.com/instagram?fbclid=PAAabcpCW1WiAQ5VbPUJK8Pt5buw45gzUtvpLGBYc5Y2ty7IVEhiyQVMGT-HE

Fly Tying for Everyone:
https://www.troutandfeather.com/new-products/fly-tying-for-everyone-book

📸 Heather Cammisa

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On this episode we travel to the Ozark to talk with Clayton Eliasen. Talking about multiple species, and how we go about catching them.

“Being born and raised in the Ozarks I have loved fishing all fresh water species since I was a small child. As I got older I developed a career and a love around chasing smallmouth, trout and walleye using fly rods and traditional gear.”

Follow Clayton on instagram. 👇🏻
https://instagram.com/reds_guide_service?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Guide service. 👇🏻
https://www.redsguideservice.net/

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•“Born the daughter of a horse-rider and fly angler, I was taught by my Dad at a young age  to get on the horse and stay on, and that regardless of being a female, I could do anything he could do. I was handed a fly rod at the age of 7 and with my fist cast I snagged my dad in the neck. I thought that would be my last cast. Years of horseback riding, and fishing Fraser Valley, lended way to a passion of the outdoors. More recent incredible experiences fishing Washington State ignited a fire inside me which could not be extinguished. Fly fishing soon became my greatest passion. A rather difficult span of time in my life required incredible self-healing, and fishing became my outlet for mending a broken heart, reclaiming my identity and rebuilding self worth. Every cast healed me, bit by bit. 

Simultaneously, both my parents were incredible artists. My mother practiced painting with acrylics and watercolours. I aspired to match her talent. Years of trying different mediums, crafts, and seeking alternate forms of entrepreneurship, I finally found a purpose for my style of art - right here within the fishing community.”

Creating digital and acrylic artwork and logos, often with a spin of American traditional tattoo flash and a sense of dark humour, Nicole Gatter has had her art featured in Fly Fusion Magazine, and currently runs a line of apparel, prints and decals for sale on her website (linktr.ee/OutlawFishingDesigns). She is also a Fishing BC ambassador and proud team member of Linear Fly Fishing.•

If you want to follow Nicole’s adventures 👇🏻
https://instagram.com/its_me_nikki_g?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

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On this episode we nerd out with birds & fly fishing. Our guest 👉🏻 Kelsey Bell currently living between Manitoba and Wisconsin has a few passions.

  “To put it simply, I am a bird specialist with a fish infatuation! I grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba and was introduced to fishing as a small child. While in university, I fell in love with birds and decided to pursue a career in bird conservation. I ended up meeting my husband while working on a grassland bird study in North Dakota and he introduced me to fly fishing. For lack of a better term, I was immediately hooked! Back in Manitoba, and thanks to the Manitoba Fly Fishers Association, I learned to target Channel Cats on the fly and I quickly became obsessed. For me, there’s nothing quite like a cat on the fly. Your rod doubles over and the drag starts peeling the instant they hit! Even though Manitoba isn’t your typical fly fishing destination, there is an amazing community of fly anglers here! I’m very lucky to have found some great friends and mentors to show me the ropes.”

Follow Kelsey’s adventures over on instagrams https://instagram.com/kelsey.inthewild?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

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On this episode we take a look at what's going on with myself and this podcast.

joining us tonight/today is Ryan Mcgill. one heck of a man that i'm honored to call my friend.

we'll talk about my guiding season and what will be coming in the future as well as taking a look into some of the podcast status.

Follow Ryan on Instagram
https://instagram.com/rymfly_?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Episode with Ryan Mcgill
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/dead-drifters-society-a-fly-fishing-podcast/id1607546936?i=1000579683633

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On this episode we welcome Paul Watts from the Pacific Northwest.

"My love for Spey Flyfishing comes from growing up in Northern California where my Dad taught me to fly fish for trout in a small creek, being to young to truly appreciate the sport at such a young age I did not stick with it but it planted a seed that stuck with me. As I got older that seed came up and I found the passion and love for it because of the joy, peace and making of new friends it brings to me while on the river where I forget about everything that is going on in the day to day grind.

So the love and passion that I have for it I want to share that with people by connecting with new and old friends so they can experience the peace and joy of being out in nature standing in the river with your line dangling next to you feeling the river flowing over your body and watching your line swing down river hearing the river flow by and hearing your thoughts disappear into the wild forgetting about everything as if you are spending time with a old friend."

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