Shyanne Orvis is a passionate advocate for connecting people with nature through fly fishing. As a guide, author, and the West Slope Angling Representative, Shyanne’s mission is to inspire appreciation for the natural world. Growing up, fly fishing became her solace, offering reflection and healing during a challenging childhood. She now shares this passion by guiding in Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley, hosting travel adventures, and fostering conservation efforts. Her children’s book, To the River We Go, inspired by her son Colter, encourages young anglers to explore the outdoors. From international fishing trips to promoting inclusivity, Shyanne’s journey continues to inspire!

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Episode Highlights

[01:41] Shyanne’s Background

[02:48] Journey Through Foster Care

[08:29] Fly Fishing Career

[11:11] Life as a Guide

[13:23] Partnerships

[18:01] International Fishing Experiences 

[25:56] Shyanne’s New Book 

[32:07] Recent Trip to Brazil 

[40:52] Future Plans and Goals

Today, Curtis Fry, co-founder of Fly Fish Food, shares his journey from engineering jumbo jets at Boeing to revolutionizing fly fishing content. Starting with digital mockups for the Boeing 777, Curtis transitioned to tech consulting before fully committing to Fly Fish Food, aligning with Cheech’s similar pivot. As a brand, Fly Fish Food blends humor with quality, offering curated fly patterns and materials. Fly Fish Food evolved from tutorials to comprehensive online and in-person resources, emphasizing education. Curtis discusses industry collaborations, global travel, community shows, and personal anecdotes, underscoring Fly Fish Food’s dedication to accessible, high-quality content and fostering a welcoming fly fishing community.

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Episode Highlights

[01:17] Curtis’s Background 

[05:24] Fly Fish Food’s Brand and Humor 

[07:58] Curation and Creativity in Fly Tying

[11:50] Curtis’s Journey in Fly Tying

[15:41] Inspiring the Next Generation of Fly Tyers

[22:18] The Resurgence of Hackle and Fly Tying Innovation

[26:91] Exploring Hackle Options

[29:00] Educational Resources and Community Engagement 

[34:28] What’s Next for Fly Fish Food?

[44:56] Curtis’s Family and Personal Life 

[46:36] Fly Fish Food: Shop Talk Podcast

If you are passionate about fly fishing, the story of Clark Pierce, also known as Uncle Cheech, is an inspiring journey from a hobby to a thriving business. Growing up in Vernal, Utah, Clark initially had little interest in fishing but discovered fly tying as an artistic outlet influenced by his father. After marrying into a fly-fishing family, Clark’s passion grew, leading to Fly Fish Food, a successful venture co-founded with Curtis Fry. From winning competitions to creating engaging tutorials, Clark built a business renowned for quality and innovation. Today, Fly Fish Food combines media, retail, and community, shaping the fly-fishing industry while maintaining a personal and approachable vibe.

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Episode Highlights

[01:43] Background of Clark 
[03:38] Early Fly-Fishing Experiences and Fly-tying 
[06:13] Meeting Curtis and Starting Fly Fish Food 
[16:51] Growth and Expansion of Fly Fish Food 
[23:47] Branding and Marketing Strategies
[26:09] Staff and Team Dynamics 
[28:22] Acquisition of Jimmy’s Fly Shop 
[32:38] Innovations and Future Plans
[37:53] Birth of Uncle Cheech
[55:56] How to Reach Clark

This podcast is a tribute to a legend, Cathy Beck. I was devasted to learn of Cathy’s passing shortly after recording this episode.  Barry and Cathy have always been a massive inspiration to me.  From traveling to amazing destinations around the world, their prominence as incredible fly anglers, and their beautiful photography that can be found on some of the best fly fishing magazines and catalogs have made them both highly respected ambassadors in our sport. It definitely hurts all over again, listening back to these wonderful stories and hearing her iconic voice again. I hope and pray you join me in celebrating Cathy’s life as we listen to these special moments together.

Episode Highlights

[04.07] Starting the conversation, Barry and Cathy share the story of how they’ve met.
[11.13] Prioritizing shared enjoyment and maintaining harmony.
[12.27] The importance of avoiding political discussions in group settings.
[22.05] Barry describes himself as both a photographer and a fly fisherman, emphasizing how each role complements the other.
[26.04] Cathy explains where her passion for fly-fishing came from.
[30.28] What Cathy she likes about the modern fly rod technology.
[33.40] Cathy explains the importance of using the right fly fishing line for the specific environment.
[36.02] Barry talks about his favorite destination for fly-fishing.
[42.52] Barry shares his deep appreciation for Patagonia.
[48.41] Barry’s thoughts on the importance of ethical and effective techniques for taking great fishing photos.
[53.05] The behind-the-scenes pressure and challenges faced by photographers and field editors.

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It was a pleasure sitting down with Rodrigo Salles, a seasoned fly angler and one of the founders of Untamed Angling. Rodrigo brings us into the heart of the Amazon, where the rivers run wild and the fish are unique and beautiful. We explore his journey from Brazil to becoming one of the leading figures in the fly fishing world, his passion for conservation, and his journey working with many native communities in the Amazon. Rodrigo also gives us an insider’s perspective on targeting exotic species like Peacock Bass and Golden Dorado, offering tips and tales from his years on the water. Enjoy this deep dive into the heart of the Amazon and the world of exotic fly fishing.

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It was a pleasure to sit down with Lucas Bisset, the Executive Director of AFFTA, the America Fly Fishing Trade Association.  Being a passionate fly angler, I want to know this industry I love is healthy and vibrant.   That’s what drives Lucas and the entire team at AFFTA.  In this episode, we get to know Lucas and how AFFTA is ever changing and fine tuning how they can best serve the industry as whole through these changing times.  We also dive into a some his favorite fishing, Sheepshead and Redfish in the New Orleans area. Enjoy this fly fishing insiders look…

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If I’m not fly fishing or making fly fishing videos or content myself, one of the most enjoyable things for me to do is watching beautiful fly fishing movies from amazing producers.  That’s the core behind the Fly Fishing Film Tour, also known as F3T.  It was a real privilege for me to sit down with Charles Werb of Adventure Entertainment.  Among other things, Charles and his team are now running the Fly Fishing Film Tour. On a massive, world-wide showing tour, F3T delivers some of the best fly fishing films in the world. Charles was born in Australia and now resides in Dubai. From sailing yachts to exploring the poles, Charles is big time adventures and has a huge passion for these fly fishing films.

Check out adventureentertainment.com to follow what Charles and the team are up to and flyfilmtour.com to find a film showing near you.

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Lou DiGena is an accomplished fly tier from New Jersey.  He’s an extraordinary guy. We dive deep into fly tying, photography, digital media, and fine art. As I learned on this podcast, he is a professor of fine art and digital media at St John University.   

I don’t think either of us thought we were going down the art rabbit hole but that is the fun part of podcasts, learning about your guests as a person and their expertise. It clear Lou is an artist, both behind the vise, behind the lens and in various other art mediums.

He stresses the idea of observation both in art and on the water and how focused observation will make you a better fly tier and fly fisherman.  

We close with some of Lou’s best tips for improving your fly tying and his favorite flies, dry, nymph and streamer. Stay tuned…
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Eric Naguski is an author and guide from Boiling Springs, PA.  Central Pennsylvania fly fishing is something of fly fishing folk lore.  From the chalk streams to the spring creeks, many say this area has some of the most historic and best trout fishing in the country.  Rivers like the Letort, Spring Creek, Yellow Breaches, Big Spring and more.  You can feel the history and nostalgia just setting one wading boot in the cool waters of Penns Creek or Little J. 

In this podcast, I dive into the fishing and flies of this beautiful area with author, Eric Naguski.  In his book Favorite Flies for Pennsylvania, 50 Essential Patterns From Local Experts, Eric covers the meat and potatoes of the hatches and flies for fooling local trout.  The good news is most of these patterns are great for trout fishing around the world. With some of the key patterns, he offers a look back on the designer of the pattern as well as best fishing techniques. 

I love how Eric pays homage to some of the fishing legends of this area.  He’s not shy at saying he and so many of today’s fly fishing professionals are standing on the shoulders of greats like Vince Marinaro, Charlie Meck, Joe Humphries, and others.

There is so much here, and this is an episode you don’t want to miss.  Enjoy!
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Episode highlights

[03.11] Eric’s story – Starting the conversation, Eric talks about Cumberland Valley, Pennsylvania, where he currently lives, and the forefathers of Cumberland Valley fly fishing.

[09.34] Streams – Eric talks about the specialty of the streams in Cumberland Valley.

[16.54] Pennsylvania – Eric explains why Pennsylvania remains a historic fly fishing area.

[20.45] Education – Eric’s academic background.

[26.13] Eric’s Career – Eric talks about his guiding career and his current role as an administrator in the Dauphin County Conservation District.

[29.48] Photography – Eric talks about the fun he had while doing photography for his book.

[34.55] Passion – The type of fishing Eric likes to do.

[36.47] Penns Creek – Eric explains why he likes to go fishing in Penns Creek, Pennsylvania.

Let’s face it, panfish, on the whole, are less glamorous than many of the other species we target with a fly rod.  Catching a sunfish or crappie, to some, may not be as cool as trout or a tarpon. But for so many of us, we started fishing and maybe even fly fishing, down at the local pond catching bluegill, bass, crappie and the like with bait, a spinning rod or maybe even a fly rod.  The fact is, targeting panfish can provide a super fun day on the water with a fly rod.  I mean, a good size crappie crushing a top-water bug is a ton of fun.  And panfish can prove to be a great species for introducing a friend to fly fishing. 

Bart Lombardo is an expert in this space. He is a leading authority for both creating and tying patterns specifically for panfish.  One pattern, The Triangle Bug, is a topwater bug and a killer pattern for bluegill, sunfish, and small bass.  I am excited to report, Bart has an amazing book in the works, Panfish On The Fly, and you can look for that in early 2025.

In this chat, we sit down and get to know Bart a bit, talk tips and tactics for Panfish on the Fly and have a few laughs.

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Episode Highlilghts

[05.00] Panfish – Starting the conversation, Bart talks about his upcoming book ‘Panfish on the Fly’ and the reason behind his focus on panfish.

[09.30] Bart’s story – Bart briefs us about his life working in law enforcement and how he started his guiding career.

[17.00] Patterns – Bart explains some good patterns for panfish fishing.

[20.36] Fishing rods – Bart’s rod recommendations for panfish.

[25.52] Sunfishes – Details about different species of the sunfish family are in Bart’s new book, ‘Panfish on the Fly.’

[30.00] Fishing opportunities – Bart explains why panfish fishing has more opportunities than trout fishing.

[34.20] Fish destinations – Bart explains how anyone can have a world-class fishing experience with panfish because of their availability. 

[39.00] Books – Bart explains why he thought to write a book on this area, specializing in panfish.