Fishers of Men is a national organization bringing christian fellowship and fishing together. Andy Lavin, of Fishers of Men Virginia East, joins the show to talk about an open Bass tournament that is helping Toys for Tots.

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Author and avid fly angler Beau Beasely joins the show to talk about his newest book, Project Healing Waters; Veterans stories of recovery in the their own words. This book is a real as it gets, where Veterans discuss their PTSD and how fly fishing has helped them recover. You can order Beau's latest book at https://beaubeasley.com/books/

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Fly fishing is just for men! In this episode I am joined by Diane Stanley and Judi Edwards to talk about "Women in Waders". Why did they start fly fishing. How are they helping to recruit other women to the sport. And what tips would they give to women wanting to try but are afraid.

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In this episode we stop chasing fins and go after feathers! Reid and Robbie Parker join the show to discuss Upland Hunting in Virginia. If you have ever thought about hunting for Pheasant, Quail, Turkey or going after the allusive Grouse then you will want to watch this show.

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Fishing Montana is a dream for most fly anglers! Unlike some destination trips this one is highly affordable and filled with rainbows, browns, and the amazing scenery of Montana. Montana Trout Hunters is located along the Missouri River in Montana and Captain Darrell DeLeon joins the show to tell us what he offers in 1 day to 3 day guide service packages and how you will leave Montana with memories that will last forever!

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Ron Binshtok, ‪@FishTalesRVA‬, had never been to the Salmon River in Pulaski, NY. In fact, he had only been fly fishing for 3 months prior to this trip. I took Ron under my wing and brought him to the Salmon River to chase steelhead. We recap the trip from his point of view.

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Reel Recovery is a national program that helps men cope with the impact of Cancer. They find healing from fly fishing and learn that they are not alone by experiencing the brotherhood during their retreat where they talk with others who have or are battling cancer. Dennis Flannery joins Off the Hook to share his experience with Reel Recovery and why he now volunteers anytime he can.

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The annual Virginia Fly Fishing and Wine Festival returns to the Meadow Event Park on January 10 & 11, 2025. Beau Beasely started this expo many years ago and tells us what's new and exciting for this year.

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Captain Simon Valencia joins the show to start the new year. We discuss some upcoming events and how you can get started in fly fishing in 2025 and the different seasons that lie ahead for you to target shad, stripers, red fish, trout and more.

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Jordan Ross of JP Ross Fly Rods joins me in this episode and he has come up with a plan that he hopes to get adopted that will preserve Brook Trout in Raquette Lake and its tributaries. This plan could be adopted by other states and help their population of Brook Trout. Jordan also discusses the Central New York Fly Tying Symposium coming in March of 2025 and his line of custom built fly rods.

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