Episode 400

Rob makes an international call to England for the most recent interview. Musician Craig Joiner takes a seat at the microphone to talk about music and fishing. Craig is no novice at the microphone; in 1987, his band Romeo’s Daughter signed with Jive Records and released their first album the following year.

Craig's music has appeared in blockbuster films such as Jack Reacher and has been covered by artists like Heart and Eddie Money. He has recently made an appearance on the BBC weekend morning program. When he’s not performing, you can find Craig along England’s renowned chalk streams. However, the streams are currently facing some challenges. Raw sewage has been permitted to enter the once pristine waterways. You’ll learn about this and more as Rob chats with Craig.  

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Greg DeMars joins the show from the Lonestar State to discuss his new book and all things Texas. 

Regular podcast listeners will know Rob as an avid urban angler. He guides and fishes on his days off in and around Northern Virginia. He hopes to find out similarities and differences in their respective fishing locations. Gregs book Urban Fly Fishing Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), your ultimate guide to hidden fishing streams in the heart of the bustling Metroplex is full of information from where and when to fish, what to bring, fly choice, geology, places to eat, and music suggestions. Rob has loads of questions about fishing the DFW area, Texas culture, and international travel. Greg treats listeners to some unique facts about freshwater drum, the only ‘natural’ lake in Texas, and fossils. 

Be sure to ask your local fly shop if they carry the book.

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The second installment of Rob's chat with Joe Jackson and Jeff Rowley. Jeff's webcam activates, allowing the guys to engage in a face-to-face conversation. Their dialogue shifts smoothly from discussions about fishing and tying to a variety of other subjects. Joe initiates a conversation about the different superhero abilities that could enhance his fishing skills, as well as topics like tiny flies, and road trips. Rob intends to take Joe out for shad and snakehead when he visits the DC Metro area in the near future. He will be voluntold to sit down at the drum kit to jam with Caitlin and friends. Don't forget to catch Joe and Jeff on Instagram every Thursday evening.

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Joe Jackson (nom de plume is Sgt. BassFisher. No pun intended) returns to join Rob for his second episode. They first crossed paths at The Fly Fishing Show prior to the pandemic, and shortly after that encounter, Joe was featured on the show. You can listen to that previous episode below. In Rob's kitchen, there's a realistic deer hair hummingbird fly crafted by Joe, which is displayed in the mouth of a mounted sailfish. A sculpted work of art. 

This guy creates some wild designs with deer hair. His latest creation is Yoshi. 

Despite having numerous questions about Joe's journey over the years, his whereabouts, galivants, recent escapades, trends in fly tying, the companies he collaborates with, and more, those queries went unasked. Instead, Rob and Joe dive into a series of amusing tangents. What exactly is the Hard Mono Foundation? About thirty minutes into the recording, out of the blue, Joe chose to give his friend Jeff Rowley a call on Zoom, leading the conversation to spiral into further hilarity. We hope you enjoyed this episode, as the next one features more of Joe and Jeff sharing stories and discussing fly tying techniques using deer hair.

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Dr. James Suleski joins Rob to discuss his passion for fly fishing at night. This is the doctor’s third appearance on the show. He is in his car on his way home from a long day of treating maladies. In this episode you will learn about the solitude of fishing at night. James explains his three tenants for tying flies for night fishing, why you should avoid everyone on and around the river at night, and why you should target multi species of fish amongst warm and cold waters. Be sure to wear eye protection and know where to find the closest 24 hour diner. Do you have plans for when you eventually hook a bat? 

Opening Music

Dark Skies Fly Fishing Magazine - Summer 2024

Dark Skies Fly Fishing Magazine - February/March 2025

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Welcome to the 16th year of The Fly Fishing Consultant Podcast.

Rob, Misty, and Producer Jason embarked on a day excursion to The Gunpowder River located near Baltimore, Maryland. The climate was chilly and arid, featuring a predominantly clear sky. Their objective was to locate trout that were rising to insects and aim for those fish using a selection of dry flies. This marks the first occasion for Rob and Jason to fish this renowned river. Throughout his many years of fly fishing, Rob has never expressed interest in this specific river. Tune in as he shares stories about breakfast at Misty’s, finding Jason at the river, galavanting through the woods, and the lunch spot they found after navigating over boulders all morning.

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Meteorologist Matt DiNardo has been passionate about fishing and weather for as long as he can remember. Together with Rob, they delve into the realms of weather and fishing, exploring whether Matt's weather knowledge gives him a fishing edge. They recount tales from their excursions to the Salmon River over the last three decades and discuss how the impact of lake-effect weather has evolved during that time.

Aside from his responsibilities as a meteorologist, Matt also hosts "Off the Hook with Matty D," a segment of WRIC NOW’s live streamed content.

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Catalogs have been a major source of fly fishing information for Rob since he picked up his first fly rod. Orvis has ended its fly fishing catalog production which is a major loss to older fly anglers. Rob discusses the history of the mail order catalog and talks about the death of the fly fishing catalogs. The fly fishing catalog has been a staple in the fly fishing industry for over a century and very few companies still produce these tangible packets of information.

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Producer Jason finishes out his annual steelhead trip which leaves Rob all by his lonesome. Follow along as the weather warms and Rob and Producer Jason fish their last day together. They ended fishing on Monday afternoon which led Jason to pack and head home and Rob to tie several black stonefly and egg patterns for the next day. Having a 'confidence fly' that you believe in will do you mighty good when fishing for lake run steelhead. The fish could be eating anything flowing past them and all you need is one good cast with the fly you believe in. Will Rob connect to more fish on his last day before he drives south? Find out in this final road trip episode.

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Join Rob as he heads north from Harper’s Ferry to join Producer Jason in Altmar, New York in November 2024. It has been a dry year and the river is the lowest in years. The guys discuss strategies and tactics for fishing low water, shore lunches full of nitrates, and the horrible smell of rotting salmon.

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