Rob drove down to Fredericksburg, Virginia for some late-season shad fishing. After the shad depart, the striped bass, spotted gar, and northern snakehead make their appearance. After parking at Falmouth Beach, Rob strides across the sand to the primary river channel, where he galavants above and below the Route 1 bridge. This bridge signifies the tidal fall line on the Rappahannock River. Two weeks later, Rob asks Misty to join him for more escapades. Will the stunning weather help? Should Rob fish a single fly or tandem rig? These are the waters Rob fished during his college years in Fredericksburg in the late 1990s. Misty remarks that there are no elephants or tigers for Rob to be concerned about.

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Rob gave a talk about urban shad fishing on April 17, 2025.

From the Maryland Chapter Trout Unlimited newsletter:

Rob Snowhite is a highly regarded fly fishing guide who has been operating in urban and suburban waters around Washington DC for nearly thirty years. He is the host of The Fly Fishing Consultant Podcast, which is currently in its 16th year. Rob’s hand-tied flies are true masterpieces and have successfully caught fish around the globe.

Join us Thursday April 17 for Rob's talk on all things urban shad fishing in the DC area. Rob will also have some of his shad flies available for purchase during the talk.

Come early and bring a vise. We will be tying up some shad flies before the talk!

robsnowhite.com shad headquarters

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Peter Kaminsky joins Rob to talk about his experiences with travel, cuisine, and the great outdoors. Currently, Peter is in Argentina, where he is in search of golden dorado and the finest steak in the southern hemisphere. Rob and Peter delve into the philosophy of catch and release in fly fishing, the delicate yet forceful strike of a dry fly, and the incredible fishing opportunities near New York City. In the latter part of the interview, they discuss Peter's latest book.

Produced by Jason Reif

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Scott Daskiewich claims that steelhead in the Great Lakes tributaries of New York consume green caddis nymphs. Once he persuades Rob that this is indeed true, they delve into various topics related to physical geography and fishing in the Tug Hill Plateau and the Adirondacks. Scott is affiliated with the Native Fish Coalition and talks about conservation initiatives aimed at restoring the Adirondack lacustrine brook trout population. The conversation will eventually shift to sandwiches as Scott talks about the local Cuban-style sandwich. Will this convince you to try green rock worm imitations for steelies?

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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.  

Wild Trout Trust

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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.

Joe's First Interview iTunes

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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.

Freestone Productions

Transformative Travel

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