We sit down with Brandon Dale, a guide who specializes in taking people to fish MONSTER carp in Central Park. Yes, giant fish right in the middle of New York City. 

Brandon is a biomedical researcher and medical student in training who guides on the side. Although he is all about carp in the park, he also guides for other fish around New York City, and is an avid hunter. Don't skip this awesome episode with a very wicked angler.

See more from Brandon, and book him for a day on the water!

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Mitch and Aldo sit down with Josh Butler of Courage Fly Fishing, based in Ottawa, to talk about one of the most badass pursuits in the fly fishing world - chasing musky. Josh shares his journey into fly fishing, the drive behind Courage Fly Fishing, and the thrill (and patience) it takes to land THE apex predator of freshwater.

Whether you're a seasoned musky chaser or just curious about what it takes to target these toothy beasts, Josh's stories and insights are sure to get you fired up. Plus, we dig into his fly fishing life and what keeps him coming back to the water.

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Give it a listen, and maybe you’ll be inspired to take on the musky challenge! Or not, but hey, you might be missing out. 

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Mitch and Aldo sit with Erik Johnsen from TroutRoutes to chat about his fly fishing life, and e-scouting for fishing trips. 

Scouting is a huge part of the adventure of fishing, and it can lead you to finding new waters to fish. TroutRoutes is a wicked tool that can LEGIT help you access trout water across the US. 

Learn more: https://troutroutes.com/

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We sit with MacKenna Stang, an angler from just outside Denver Colorado. You can find her fishing content on Instagram @mackonthefly, where she reps brands like Redington, Rio, TroutRoutes, and more. Day to day she works in marketing, but obviously makes fly fishing a huge part of her life, fishing alongside her English cream golden retriever, Hopper. 

She grew up fly fishing with her dad - her parents taking her and her sister camping often from a young age. She has always seen fly fishing as a way to connect with her dad, but she also fishes as a way to check out, connect with beautiful places, and always be learning.

Find Mack on Instagram.

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Mitch and Aldo catch up after a few weeks apart. They chat about recent fishing trips they both separately took to different parts of the world, namely Oregon and Scotland. 

Aldo went to Oregon with the Redington team to field test some new equipment. They caught a whole bunch of rainbow trout and explored rivers, spring creeks, and still water.

Mitch went swinging flies on the Tay River in Scotland for Atlantic Salmon. It was a check on the bucket list, an outing he's wanted to do for decades. 

Hear about their trips, the fishing opportunities, and how you TOO can explore these areas and fish them yourself.  

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We sit down with Brian Niska, renowned fly fishing guide of Skeena Spey Riverside Lodge. We cover a lot of ground on this one, first talking about Brian's background and how he got into fishing.

We hear some tips and tricks for perfecting spey casts. We dive deeper into what it's like running Skeena Spey Lodge, guiding anglers on some of the best waters in the world. We hear more about his own podcast, In the Bucket. It was a great chat, don't skip this one!

Check out Brian’s work:

• Skeena Spey Riverside Lodge: https://skeenaflyfishing.com/

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In this episode, we dive into the world of fishing tattoos with the incredibly talented Danny Reed, owner of Hot Stuff Tattoo and Crooked Creek Holler.

Danny has developed a unique style that blends traditional techniques with modern influences, creating bold and timeless works of art. We explore his journey into the tattoo industry, the stories behind some of his most memorable fishing moments, and more. Join us as we discuss the inspiration behind Danny’s work, his creative process, and what's next for Crooked Creek Holler.

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Follow Crooked Creek Holler on Instagram: @crookedcreekholler

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Why work to restore and protect the wild places around us, close to cities and urban sprawl? Why try and help the creatures that live in these beautiful places, and have forever?

Well, there are a lot of reasons. We talk about some of those reasons on this episode with biologist Andrew Orlando, to better understand how and WHY we protect voiceless streams in high density areas. Ontario Streams does amazing on the ground work.

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We dive deep into the world of musky fly fishing with guide Jordan Pockett from A Perfect Drift Guide Company. Jordan shares his wealth of knowledge, experience, and passion for targeting one of the most elusive and thrilling species in freshwater—musky.

We discuss everything from selecting the right gear, flies, and techniques, to understanding musky behavior and the best times to target these apex predators. Whether you're a seasoned angler or new to musky fishing, Jordan's insights will help you up your game and increase your chances of landing the fish of a lifetime.

Links Mentioned in This Episode:

• Visit A Perfect Drift Guide Company: www.aperfectdrift.com

Whether you're dreaming of your first musky on the fly or looking to refine your approach, this episode is packed with actionable advice and expert tips. Don’t miss out on this chance to learn from one of the best in the business!

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Mitch and Aldo sit with Amber and Susan to talk about a recent trip they took to Alaska. They visited an incredible lodge called The Lodge at 58 North, enjoyed top-tier hospitality, world-class fishing, and incredible nature. Learn more about the fantastic work Amber and Susan are doing in their own lives at the links below. 

Special shout outs to:

AMBER

SUSAN

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