In this episode, Dave convinced Dylan to take a trip down memory lane, to float the Sky, do a bit of fishing, talk about what has changed, and the future of wild steelhead. 18 years ago Dylan Tomine made the difficult decision to stop fishing on the Skykomish River. It was heartbreaking to walk away from the river he cut his teeth fishing on, a river he loved, his home water. In the 18 years that have passed since Dylan last fished the Skykomish, wild Steelhead populations have all collapsed. The wild steelhead is the state of of Washington and in the 27 years of living here in Washington, Dave has witnessed the utter destruction of these magnificent species. Some of it in our control and some of it not. Dylan and Dave discuss much of this and work to find hope in the management of their future and the seek realization in the community of their dire situation. This one is emotional, thought-provoking, and at times pretty funny. Join us for a day on the Skykomish with Dylan and Dave as Dylan returns at long last to his home waters.

About Host | Dave McCoy:

Raised in Eugene, Oregon, my stomping grounds were of legendary namesake; the Deschutes, McKenzie and North Umpqua Rivers among others. I quickly discovered the thrill of having a fish on but was always in awe of my surroundings. My early exposure to water in all forms led me away from fly fishing to pursue a career as a ski race coach but was always mindful of what fly fishing brought to my life. I have a habit of relentlessly pursuing the effort to exceed expectations and create a more inclusive narrative for this sport.