Fly Fishing 97 Podcast

This week we head to Melbourne Australia to chat with Rick Wallace of tacklevillage.com... Rick is a well travelled fly fisher, correspondent, fly fishing writer who has created a unique hook comparison tool for fly tyers. We talk about the movie "Predator" that he was involved in, what it is like fly fishing for giant Taimen in Japan. Tasmania's amazing stillwater fishery and much more. Thanks Rick for sharing your story with us!

This week we have a sit down with Joshua Matthews of Camp Verde Arizona. Joshua has had a diverse life experience, both on and off the water. From tattoo artist, to electrician, kayak river guide to now fly tier and owner of Salty Fresh Flies. Joshua has some unique patterns and loves chasing fish on the top water. Find out what makes him tick, where his passion for all things fly fishing comes from and about his dream days on the water. Thanks Joshua for sharing your story.

This week we sit down with Art Lingren. Art has been chasing steelhead with a fly for more than 50 years. We talk in depth about his fly fishing experience, the many books he has authored, including his latest on Peter McVey. We talk about the writings of Roderick Haig-Brown. We explore his passion for discovering western steelhead and trout rivers, go to patterns, favorite destinations and much more. Thanks Art for sharing your fly fishing journey with us.

This week we visit with Adam Arnal from Kananaskis AB. Adam is Jr Pro Staff with Chinook Wind Outfitters, he spends a lot of time chasing trout in the Canadian Rockies, works with Alberta Parks, ties some killer fly patterns, climbs and spends his time doing trail maintenance in the park. Thanks Adam for sharing your fly fishing journey with us!

This week we chat all things music, drums, fins and flies with Randy Paskall. AKA Floon or #floonster. We discover where Randy's passion for fly fishing originated. How he reads water and pursues cutthroat trout in the Fraser Valley. We talk salmon, sturgeon, go to patterns, influences and metal. Thanks Randy for sharing your story with us!

This week we chat with Nicole Gatter from the Fraser Valley BC. Nicole spends a lot of time chasing cutthroat trout and rainbow trout with a fly. She also has Outlaw Fishing Designs where she creates fly fishing art, logos and stickers. We talk about pursuing dreams on and off the water. What fly fishing brings to her world and her art. Thanks Nicole for sharing your story with us!

This week we chat with Dr. Danie Erasmus of Prince George BC. Avid fly fisher, author, biochemistry, molecular biology, aquatic entomology, wine chemistry joins us this week to talk about his new book... Hatches of British Columbia Trout Streams. We talk about his passion for chasing trout in the interior of BC, his tying patterns, hatches, go to patterns and much more. Thanks Danie for sharing your story with us !

This week we sit down with John Schneider from FOOD AFIELD PODCAST. John joins us from his Alberta home to talk all about his podcast which focuses on traditional hunting, gathering wild food ingredients, fly fishing and bow hunting. John is living his best life farming and milling his own grain and spending lots of quality time in the great outdoors. This is a very inspirational tale of living off the land, farming, fly fishing and cooking with natural ingredients. Thanks John for sharing your story with us! www.foodafieldmagazine.com

Today we sit down with Tyler Ekdahl of Maple Ridge, BC. Tyler is originally from 100 Mile House, he is a competitive fly fisher who is Prostaff with Togens Fly Shop and Forged Fly Fishing. His fly patterns that he creates on his Peak Rotary Vise are amazingly well done. He has a huge passion for chasing trout both on the rivers and lakes in British Columbia. Thanks Tyler for sharing your story with us! @tylerekdahl

This Week Phil Rowley joins us to take about his latest book... The Orvis Guide To Stillwater Trout Fishing. Phil has the amazing ability to teach all things Stillwater Fly Fishing and shorten the learning curve. He has teamed up with Orvis on this one. This book is sure to be a must have in your fly fishing library. We talk gear, vessels, patterns, set ups and much more. Go behind the scenes of his writing journey. Thanks Phil for sharing your stories and laughs with us!