Reading the Water Podcast

In this episode, we talk with Dave Karczynski about his new book, Calling After Water, and his life as a writer, angler, and university professor. (Presented by Hatch Magazine)

(0:00:00) Introduction

(0:05:00) The role of humor in writing

(0:12:40) Musky vs muskie

(0:15:40) The allure of musky fishing

(0:22:30) What makes a good fishing partner?

(0:27:20) What makes a good fishing destination?

(0:30:30) Dave's evolution as a writer

(0:39:10) What does it mean to write one true sentence?

(0:43:10) Rhythm and voice in writing

(0:47:30) Dave's evolution as an angler (From Lure to Fly)

(0:59:20) Smallmouth: Modern Fly-Fishing Methods, Tactics, and Techniques

(1:04:10) Rules for writing

(1:08:15) Calling After Water

(1:13:30) Book reading

Learn more about Dave Karczynski

https://davekarczynski.com

In this episode, we talk with Bob DeMott about his life as an English professor and a fly angler and the intersection between the two: Anglish. (Presented by Hatch Magazine.)

(0:00:00) Introduction

(0:02:20) Anglish

(0:08:00) Astream: American Writers on Fly Fishing

(0:09:20) Michael Keaton — Fly-fishing writer

(0:12:20) The allure of fly-fishing writing

(0:20:00) What makes an excellent fly-fishing story?

(0:24:00) Faculty for a Department of Anglish

(0:27:00) Bob’s start in fishing

(0:42:30) Bob’s start in writing

(0:53:10) Bob’s brothers of different mothers: Nick Lyons and Jim Harrison

(1:05:00) The famous thing Thoreau didn’t say

(1:15:50) Bob’s reading: Perhaps it has something to do with books

Learn more about Bob DeMott

Wikipedia

Books

In this episode, author, editor, and producer Steve Duda talks about his recent book, River Songs, his time as editor of The FlyFish Journal, his current position with Patagonia, the past, present, and future of fly-fishing literature, his dos and don’ts for writing, and he treats us with a reading from River Songs. (Presented by Hatch Magazine.)

The song “Pressure Drop” performed by The Horse Puppets.

(0:00:00) Introduction

(0:04:00) River Songs

(0:15:30) The FlyFish Journal

(0:18:00) Favorite writers from Steve’s editing days

(0:22:00) Patagonia

(0:31:50) Past, present, and future of fly-fishing literature

(0:38:25) Have readers changed?

(0:40:00) Steve’s rules for writing

(0:48:30) Writers on the Fly

(0:52:30) Steve’s life in music

(0:58:50) Influences

(1:06:30) Reading: “Pressure Drop”

Learn more about Steve Duda

Biography

River Songs: Mountaineers | Amazon

In this episode, the incomparable Nick Lyons talks about his life as an angler, writer, editor, and publisher, and we cover topics ranging from the stages of fly angling to how writers find “gold” in a fishing story. (Presented by Hatch Magazine.)

(0:00:00) Introduction

(0:03:15) Nick’s favorite fly rods

(0:04:15) Nick’s favorite waters

(0:05:45) Nick’s Academy Awards for angling

(0:09:10) The stages of fly angling

(0:16:10) Nick’s writing voice

(0:22:50) Mt. Rushmore for fly-fishing writers

(0:31:00) Technique books

(0:37:45) Why so much good writing about fly fishing?

(0:43:00) Finding the “gold” in a fishing story

(0:49:20) Spring Creek

(0:55:30) Learning to love fishing

Learn more about Nick Lyons

Wikipedia

Books

In this episode, we talk with Monte Burke about his path to becoming a writer, his past, present, and future projects, the outlook for tarpon, and the role of obsession in fishing and sports. (Presented by Hatch Magazine.)

(0:00:00) Introduction

(0:02:20) Why so much writing about fishing?

(0:05:50) Bad Hemingway

(0:10:00) Monte's path to writing

(0:18:00) Lords of the Fly

(0:26:30) The outlook for tarpon

(0:43:20) Nick Saban

(0:52:40) On writing and publishing

(0:56:10) Mt. Rushmore for fishing writing

(1:01:40) New projects

(1:05:40) George H. W. Bush

Learn more about Monte Burke

https://monteburke.com/

Lords of the Fly

Saban

In this episode, we talk with writer, poet, teacher, and fly angler Michael Garrigan about his introduction to fishing, his development as an angler and writer, his time as the resident artist in the Bob Marshall Wilderness, and we'll even talk about his favorite road candy. As a special treat, Michael will read his terrific poem, 'Liturgy of Carp Becoming a God.' (Presented by Hatch Magazine. )

(0:00:00) Introduction

(0:02:00) Introduction to fishing

(0:04:30) Introduction to fly fishing (The River Why)

(0:07:00) Education as a writer

(0:08:25) Beginnings as a poet

(0:09:40) Beginnings as a teacher

(0:22:20) Poetry reading: Liturgy of Carp Becoming a God

(0:29:20) Why so much great writing about fly fishing?

(0:33:20) Musical inspirations

(0:37:10) Artist in residence at Bob Marshall Wilderness

(0:56:00) Future projects, favorite candy, road food, flies, and fish

Learn more about Michael Garrigan:

https://www.mgarrigan.com

Five Pounds of Sour Patch Kids in the Montana Wilderness

In this episode, we talk with writer, conservationist, and world-class angler Craig Mathews about his journey from Michigan to Montana, his early career as West Yellowstone's sheriff, the beginning of Blue Ribbon Flies, and the founding of One Percent for the Planet. (Presented by Hatch Magazine.)

(0:00:00) Introduction

(0:01:45) Craig's start in Michigan

(0:03:36) The move to Montana

(0:05:39) Chief of police

(0:10:40) Blue Ribbon Flies

(0:15:50) John Voelker

(0:17:20) Tying flies

(0:21:50) Biggest mistake most anglers make

(0:30:20) Sparkle duns and X-caddis

(0:31:30) New book on pheasant-tail flies

(0:32:30) Start in conservation

(0:36:40) 1% for the planet

(0:43:50) Craig's books

(0:49:20) Starting a fly shop today?

(0:53:50) Favorites: hatch, fly pattern to tie, river to fish, rod material, vest

Learn more about Craig Mathews

https://www.craigmathewsyellowstone.com

Craig’s Books

One Percent for the Planet

Presented by Hatch Magazine

In this episode, we talk with aquatic biologist and writer Ann Miller about her introduction to fly angling, her education in biology, and all the work and creativity that went into writing her authoritative guides to Midwest hatches.

(0:00:00) Introduction

(0:01:25) Growing up in Michigan

(0:05:20) Hex!

(0:07:00) Transition to fly-fishing

(0:09:50) Biology education at the University of Michigan

(0:13:30) Flygirls of Michigan

(0:19:50) Hatch Guide for Upper Midwest Streams

(0:24:40) Building streams in the basement and garage

(0:29:30) Pocketguide to Upper Midwest Hatches

(0:32:20) Fly tyers

(0:37:30) Urban legends?

(0:42:30) How to predict a brown drake spinner fall

(0:52:10) What size flies are the toughest to match?

(0:56:10) Comparing Midwest flies to the Eastern and the Western

(1:01:30) Environmental issues

(1:10:00) Favorite fly, music, Gates Lodge

Learn more about Ann Miller

https://www.midwesthatches.com/

Pocketguide to Upper Midwest Hatches

Hatch Guide for Upper Midwest Streams

Flygirls of Michigan

In this episode, we talk with author, poet, teacher, and Montana river guide Chris Dombrowski about his migration from Michigan to Montana, his development as a writer, guide, and educator, his recent books The River You Touch and Body of Water, a streamside meal blunder with Jim Harrison, and we even debate whether A River Runs Through It is Norman Maclean’s best story.

Presented by Hatch Magazine.

(0:00:00) Introduction

(0:05:45) Learning the ropes at Gates Lodge

(0:15:15) Old guides

(0:19:30) Don't let your fishing interfere with your fishing

(0:31:05) Glenn Brackett, Winston, Sweetgrass

(0:37:15) Chris's calling as a writer and guide

(0:43:24) Some influences: Harrison, Doyle, Delp

(0:48:25) Music and Jeffrey Foucault

(0:55:15) Similarities and differences in teaching writing and guiding

(1:00:14) Do we all have a book in us?

(1:05:05) The River You Touch

(1:11:00) Body of Water

(1:18:00) Is A River Runs Through It Maclean's best?

(1:22:15) Chris’s latest projects

(1:24:05) Favorite books, best angler, favorite stream-side lunch, favorite river float

(1:30:25) Michigan vs Montana

Learn more about Chris Dombrowski

https://www.cdombrowski.com

The River You Touch

Body of Water

Episode Topics

Gates Lodge

Glenn Brackett

Jeffrey Foucault

Hitching Post

In this episode, we talk with award-winning journalist, author, and conservationist Hal Herring about the importance of public lands, the flow of Montana's rivers, Hal's journey as a writer, and even the subtle art of trotlines and limblines. Presented by Hatch Magazine.

(0:00:00) Introduction

(0:01:11) Trotlines!

(0:07:03) Early influences in conservation

(0:10:22) Early years in Montana

(0:16:40) How writers help conservation

(0:25:51) Homicide over public land access

(0:31:45) Ruby River access case

(0:41:40) Thoughts about native trout

(0:52:37) Minimum stream flows in Montana

(1:08:40) What can we root for?

(1:16:30) New book project

(1:19:23) Hunt or fish? Favorite game dish? Most famous firearm from the Old West?