Fly Guides Podcast

It might be the worst kept secret on the Fly Guides, that Scott and I love great food. Today we had the chance to speak with Sébastien from Foodie In The Wild. He is a professional chef and fly fishing guide in Quebec. This is a wonderful episode about his love for cooking, foraging and making a fantastic experience for his clients. Sébastien is based near Mont Treblant and is surrounded by some of the most incredible wilderness in Canada. Enjoy another fantastic episode.

https://www.foodieinthewild.com

This week, Scott talked to Emily Keener and Sophia Smith from Taos Women Fly Fishing. They are an organization in New Mexico who are helping introduce women to the amazing sport of Fly Fishing. This is a great conversation about why their work is so important, and how the growth of this sport, in a demographic that has traditionally been excluded, is so positive and helpful. Have a listen and give them a follow on Instagram!

@taoswomenflyfish

Cotter, Arkansas guide, Brennon Garret, takes us on a journey down the world-famous White River. We had a wide-ranging discussion about how unique the Ozarks are and why the White River has gained the notoriety it has. Brennon is a fantastic conversationalist and is currently working on expanding his guide services into Texas and fishing for Reds - we hope you enjoyed this one as much as we did.

www.wanderingflyoutfitters.com

@papacatfish (Instagram)

On this week's episode, we talk with New Mexico guide, Aaron Bjuarros, about his guiding life in Taos. We talk art, fly fishing, and the beauty of the New Mexican landscape. We had a great discussion, and as always, it made Scott and me want to pack up the truck and head down to the land of enchantment. We hope you love this one as much as we did!

www.ziafly.com

Today we speak with Michael Stack, owner and guide for Fishtales Outfitting. Michael lives in Sheridan, Montana in the heart of flyfishing in the west. In this episode we talk about his journey to guiding and creating Fishtales Outfitters. We talk about the Big Hole, the Jefferson and the Beaverhead among just a few. Michael has an incredible story, and how he pivoted from injury to outfitter is really special. Have a listen and we hope you ejoy this episode as much as we did!

If you want to know more about Fishtales check out their website:

https://mtfishtales.com

Today, we talk with Rob Aitken about the North Carolina mountains and his journey to guiding! We also touch on the Maggie Valley Fly Fishing festival that happens over Memorial Day weekend. This is a great conversation about what fly fishing means to a community and how a young person discovers their passion for the sport. We hope you enjoy the episode as much as we did! Here are a few links if you want to check out the event or go fishing with any of their amazing team of guides!

https://www.maggievalleyflyshop.com

On today's episode we talk to Trent Storer - Owner & Head Guide of Back of Beyond Fly Fishing.

Trent has grown up fishing the King River on their family farm in Whitfield and with a love for fishing and the Victorian High Country has gone on to explore all of the rivers the Whitfield and Mansfield area has to offer. We discuss the trout fishing of southern Austrialia as well as Trent's pursuit of Murray Cod - a freshwater species that is agressive and powerful. You are going to love this episode!

https://backofbeyondflyfishing.com

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Luke Annear from Freshwater Flats joins us on the program today to talk about flats fishing for carp in Wisconsin. This is an incredible conversation with a fisherman and scientist who loves catching these freshwater fish that replicate a saltwater experience. Luke has been stalking these fish for years and brings his experience and knowledge to the program. We hope you enjoy this wild and interesting converation about a unique niche in fly fishing.

https://www.freshwaterflats.com/guiding

https://www.instagram.com/freshwaterflats

In today's episode, we speak with young guide Sydney Luiz. She is a young woman who guides with Unicoi Outfitters in the North Georgia Mountains. I found this area on a trip last fall, and stood amazed at the river that bordered our Bavarian Oktoberfest in Helen, Georgia. I had to find out how the fishing was, and so I found Sydney Luiz via Instagram. We had a great conversation about being a young guide, her calling to fly fishing, and what it's like to be a woman in a sport mostly dominated by men. If you want to fish with this great young lady, make a request at:

https://www.unicoioutfitters.com

@sydluiz (Instagram)

Dave Davis specializes in teaching vacationers how to fly fish the Carolina waters. He works the sound by stalking and wading for Redfish and other ocean species. We had another great conversation about a unique niche in the fly fishing space. We loved his idea of allowing dads on vacation to get a few hours of escape to do something they love and still be with their friends and family.

Learn more about Dave and his program at his website:

https://ogflyfishobx.com/