Fish Untamed

Matthew Lourdeau runs the Casting Across blog and podcast. I love the topics Matthew covers, which often include finding ways to connect more deeply with the things we enjoy doing. In this episode, we talk about how he got his start in the industry, how he transitioned to running Casting Across, ways to find out more about your local fly fishing history, and how to get “deeper” into the rich culture of fly fishing.

Website: castingacross.com

Casting Across Fly Fishing Podcast

Instagram: @castingacross

Facebook: /castingacross

Twitter: @castingacross

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Patrick Bauman is a fellow backcountry fishing enthusiast and the owner of Colter Backcountry, a company focused on lightweight, backcountry fishing gear. In this episode, we talk about the hurdles of carrying gear on big trips, how he created Colter Backcountry, and his recent attempt at completing the Troutman. He also tells me about his upcoming adventure, the Gila Traverse, which is a 700-mile trek he created to fish his way through the historic range of the Gila trout.

Instagram: @colterbackcountry

Facebook: /colterbackcountry

Tiktok: @colterbackcountry

Website: colterbackcountry.com

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Scott Smith is the managing owner and guide at Grand Teton Fly Fishing. In this episode, we talk about his local trout species, why cutthroats are such special fish, what the fishing is like around Jackson, what makes a good guide, and Scott’s vision for a more sustainable future in fly fishing.

Scott’s Instagram: @ssflyfish 

Grand Teton Fly Fishing Instagram: @grandtetonflyfishing 

Website: grandtetonflyfishing.com

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Joe Davies is a guide and the owner of Milwaukee River Fly Fishing. After working as a fashion designer and Olympic and World Cup Freestyle skiing coach, Joe has focused on his passion for fly fishing the waters of southeastern Wisconsin for smallmouths, pike, and carp. In this episode, we talk about all things related to smallmouth bass fishing, including gear, techniques, seasons, and much more.

Milwaukee River Fly Fishing Website: link

Instagram: @milwaukee_river_fly_fishing

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I recently got to be a guest on the Buffalo Roamer Outdoors Podcast and wanted to release the audio here on Fish Untamed as well. Will Collins, the host of Buffalo Roamer Outdoors, was also recently a guest on my show, covering backcountry canoeing and fishing. Over on his podcast, I got to talk about everything from fishing to hide tanning, and I had a great time chatting with him. 

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Dave Stewart is the host of the Wet Fly Swing Podcast and has been fishing for steelhead in the PNW since he was a child. In this episode, we talk about how he built one of the biggest fly fishing podcasts on the market, his recent trip to fish for Great Lakes steelhead, how the Great Lakes population compares to the steelhead of the PNW, steelhead life history, gear and techniques used to target them, and the magic of hooking one on the swing.

Website: link

Instagram: @wetflyswing

Email: [email protected]

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George Kaider is an avid pike, musky, and smallmouth angler. He is also the owner of In the Flow Fly Fishing, a guide service in Wisconsin. In this episode, we dive deep into pike fishing on the fly. George walks me through the necessary gear, casting techniques, pike behavior, seasonality, landing tips, and much more. We also talk about the spiritual side of fly fishing and being “in the flow” on the water.

In the Flow Fly Fishing Website: link

Instagram: @zivio51

Guide Service Instagram: @intheflowflyfishing

Facebook: /george.kaider.9

Guide Service Facebook: link

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One of my best pals, Mel Moss, is back on the show for our annual New Year episode where we discuss our fishing goals from the last year, whether we achieved them, and what our goals for the upcoming year are. We cracked a few beers and had a great time catching up!

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Will Collins is the owner of Buffalo Roamer Outdoors, a guiding company focused on wilderness canoe and fishing trips. He also hosts a podcast of the same name. In this episode, we talk about the logistics of backcountry canoeing and fishing, including what you can bring, how to transport a canoe, how fly fishing works from a canoe, some of his favorite species to target, and some fun stories from his multi-month trips down some of the biggest rivers on the continent.

Website: link

Instagram: @Buffalo_Roamer

Facebook: /BuffaloRoamer

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Josh Miller is the owner of Trout Yeah Guide Service and coach for the US Youth Fly Fishing Team, as well as a former member of Team USA. Josh has used his experience competing around the world to hone his fly fishing skills in a variety of settings. In this episode, we discuss how competition fly fishing works, the pros and cons of making fishing competitive, some of the lessons he’s learned over the years to make him a better angler, and how every angler can learn where to put their focus in order to improve their skills. Josh also has a book coming out soon called Euronymphing Tips, Tactics, and Techniques.

Trout Yeah Website: link

Fulling Mill Flies: link

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