Fly Guides Podcast

Lost in our vault was a special episode with Captain Johnny Mainero. We talk about chasing fish on the South Carolina coast and what it's like to enjoy this special fishery. We loved our conversation with Johnny and are so thankful that we were able to find this episode that had been lost to technology. If you are interested in finding out more about fishing with Johnny, head to his website:

www.fishingblackwater.com

or follow him on Instagram: @fishblackwater

On this week's special episode, we speak with Diego Salas from Chile. He was in a coffee shop in Peru when we caught up with him and he told us about all the great fishing he has in Chile. You are going to love this episode - Both Scott and Aaron were ready to pack up and head south as soon as this was over.

The Driftless is an amazing part of the world - in the last few decades, this once sleepy part of Wisconsin has become a fly fishing Mecca. Guide PJ Smith fell in love with it years ago and has made a life of guiding and teaching people about the waters of the Driftless since. It's near and dear to both him and his wife, and they have carved out a space for guiding and fishing in one of America's best fishing spots.

Hope you enjoy the show!

PJguideservice.com

In this week's episode we talk to Tim Huckaby about his guiding experience in the high Sierras behind Mt. Whitney. This is an incredibly fun discussion about a rare fish and a beautiful part of America. Tim is a great conversationalist and has a fantastic demeanor! He found us through a connection at Palapas Ventana and from the start of this one, we are off to the races. Hope you enjoy this one!

timhuckaby.com

The Bow River is an incredible fishery in Alberta, Canada. This week, we talk with Guide Luke Russell about this amazing place. The Bow holds a special place in Aaron's heart because he attended college in Calgary and lived there for 3 years, making it a home away from home. This is a really fun episode about a river that has become a legend in its own right. We hope you love this one as much as we did.

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https://www.davebrownoutfitters.com/alberta/bow-river-fly-fishing-guides/

Today, we speak with Speyco Reel founder and creator, Tim Pantzlaff. We try each season to bring you a manufacturer who is doing great things with their products. Tim started creating his reels to bring an affordable, classic reel to the market. We loved our discussion with Tim about everything from making and manufacturing in the United States to the love of fly fishing itself. We know you are going to love this conversation too!

speycoreels.com

When Ian Silver messaged us on Instagram about fly fishing in Arizona, we were super curious. Was there really fly fishing in such a harsh place? As we talked, we learned how precious water is in the West, especially in the desert, and how those limited resources put serious pressure on the river. This is a fascinating conversation about a young guide trying to make his way in the red rock hills of Arizona.

https://www.dirtyverdeoutfitters.com

Our Yankee friends can't be left out for a whole season! Today, we talk with Logan Messina about fly fishing in Maine. This is probably the oldest and most legendary fishery in the United States, so hearing about it is incredibly special - especially because Logan Messina is a major advocate for life in the grand state of Maine. We hope you love today's episode!

As Logan writes on his website: "I am so thankful that I get to do what I do, and if you are interested in a day of fishing in Maine, I would love to take you out on the water! Over the years, I have grown to know the ins and outs of many rivers and ponds throughout the Rangeley area, as well as the Kennebec River and the West Branch of the Penobscot. These waters have so much to offer, but this area is known for being the last stronghold for native brook trout in the continental U.S., which is a special thing. I am so honored to be able to fish for these amazing, rare creatures, among so many other beautiful species. I hope you will be able to join me sometime!"

https://www.troutaboutitflyfishing.com

27 years ago, a group of friends stumbled into a fishing trip that would change the course of their friendship and the rest of their lives. Coming this fall, a documentary about a disappearing element of the American male life: friendship.

Scott and Aaron walk you through how a late-night stop on the Tongue River in Wyoming led to a lifetime of friendship and fly fishing all over the American West.

Coming this fall

There are always a few conversations each season that leave us pretty speechless - today's episode is one of those. We venture all the way across the Pacific to speak with Harry Crossley of Japanese Fly Fishing Adventures. He is on the island of Hokkaido, and his story is incredible. From a London banking bro to a peaceful life in Japan fishing for beautiful trout, I am certain you will love this conversation!

www.japanesefishingadventures.com