So Fly Fishing Podcast

We sit down with Jim McLennan and Jonathon Wescott from The Trout Trust to talk about the future of Alberta’s trout fisheries. From fish entrainment and river conservation to advocacy and uniting anglers across the province, this conversation dives into the challenges facing cold-water ecosystems and what anglers can do to help protect them for generations to come.

LEARN MORE: https://www.thetrouttrust.com/

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Jani Himanko joins us from Jyväskylä, Finland - he brings more than two decades of experience in fishing tourism and the tackle industry. He’s the co-owner of Kellankoski Lodge and has been a professional fishing guide since 2001, most at home wading rapids in search of trout and grayling.

We chat to Jani about the fly fishing opportunities in Finland, and the incredible brown trout fishing at Kellankoski. Thanks so much for coming on the show, Jani!

Check out Kellankoski Lodge!

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In this episode, we explore the stories behind The Scale of Change Film Tour and the PALM Film Festival - two traveling showcases dedicated to celebrating wild places and protecting the fish and rivers that depend on them.

We’re joined by filmmakers and advocates including Fred Campbell of Hooké, Ted Logart of Wild Fish, Wild Places, Olivier and Dylan of Group North Shore, and Kate and Scott Sherin. All these wonderful humans share insights into their films, creative process, and stories from along the way. Thanks so much all for coming on, and for making some killer films for the tours this year. It's so special getting to be part of this scene. 

🎬 Check out the 2026 tour dates and catch a screening near you: https://www.scaleofchange.org/ 

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We sit down with Swedish angler, conservationist, and filmmaker Emilie Björkman to dive deep into her latest cinematic masterpiece: Wild Fish, Wild Places.

Emilie takes us behind the scenes of this series, sharing the highs and lows of filming in some of the world’s most iconic and fragile fisheries. We also give a massive shout-out to her filmmaking partner, Ted Logardt, the visionary behind the lens who helps bring these poetic, rugged stories to life. Together, Emilie and Ted have created a series that is as much about the culture and responsibility of the sport as it is about the fish themselves.

📺 Watch on YouTube: Loop Tackle - Wild Fish, Wild Places

Follow Emilie’s Journey:

Instagram: @emiliebjorkman

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We head east to the legendary Gaspé coast for an unforgettable adventure chasing striped bass and Atlantic salmon. It was our first time exploring the region, except for Aldo who had been before - and the experience lived up to every bit of the hype.

We were joined by our good friends Junior and David, and together we fished the rivers and coastal waters of the Gaspé while taking in the rugged beauty that makes this place so special. Along the way, we also filmed a short documentary called This Is Ours, which tells the story of the Gaspé Coastal lodge and the people connected to it. The film is currently touring in the PALM Festival and the Scale of Change festival, and this trip became a big part of that story.

In this episode, we talk about first impressions of the Gaspé region, what it was like targeting striped bass and salmon in such an iconic fishery, the moments that stood out from the trip, and how the experience shaped the film.

From road-trip laughs to powerful days on the water, this conversation captures the spirit of a place that quickly left its mark on all of us.

If you love travel, fishing, and the stories that come from chasing fish in new places, DON'T MISS THIS EP!

Special thanks to Junior and David for working their butts off to capture the film and content. AND to the fab people at Gaspé Coastal. WE LOVE YOU!

VISIT Gaspé: https://www.gaspecoastal.com/

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We sit with Indigenous Pueblo angler Norman Maktima. Norman grew up in Pecos, just outside Santa Fe, fishing the Pecos River with his father, a place that shaped both his angling and his identity as a descendant of the Pueblos of San Felipe, Laguna, and Hopi. He’s been immersed in fly fishing since childhood, splitting time between the water and the vise, and by 1997 he was already guiding for High Desert Angler and earning a spot on Team USA’s Youth Fly Fishing Team. Since then, he’s built an elite competitive career with international medals, a U.S. National Championship title, and appearances at world championships across Europe and North America. Today, Norman designs signature flies for Umpqua, runs NMaktima Fly Fishing featuring Pueblo-inspired designs - he guides on the San Juan River, and coaches the U.S. Women’s Fly Fishing Team, which recently took Team Gold along with individual Gold and Silver at the World Championships. Beyond competition, he’s deeply committed to teaching and sharing knowledge, especially within Indigenous communities, using fly fishing as a way to connect culture, water, and opportunity.

Find Norman's stuff: https://nmaktimaflyfishing.com/

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We sit with Jeffery Feczko, owner and guide of To The Gills in Baja California Sur, Mexico. From fly tying at a young age to guiding fisheries across the globe, Jeffery has built a life shaped by travel, salt, and fish. His twenties took him from Alaska, earning his 100-ton USCG Master Captain’s license, to destinations like the Seychelles, where guiding iconic atolls eventually led to burnout and a realization that living in waders year-round wasn’t the life he wanted. Drawn back to warm water and shore-based fishing, he went to Baja California Sur, where he now guides year-round in one of the most diverse and demanding fisheries on the planet. In this episode, we talk about why Baja stands above everywhere else he’s fished - the people, culture, food, and the mighty, mighty roosterfish. 

GO FISHING WITH JEFFERY: https://tothegills.net/

Follow Jeffery on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tothegills/?hl=en 

Find his WICKED flies: https://farbank.com/collections/rio-signature-tyer-jeffrey-feczko 

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We sit with guide and angler Andrew Colston from Australia to chat all about an incredible, beastly, elusive fish, the MURRAY COD! This fish has fascinated us for years, but the truth is - we know NOTHING about it. So we brought Andrew on, a wicked angler who has been chasing these fish for years, to give us the low down. This episode is an intro to this incredible fish. We've only scratched the surface. Thanks for coming on, Andrew!

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Book him for a day of fishing for murray cod! 

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We sit with RA Beattie, long time award-winning fly fishing film maker and heckin' accomplished angler. We speak to RA about all aspects of his interesting life - fishing, filming, and fishing filming. We dive into where he grew up and learned to toss bugs. We chat about how he got into guiding in Slovenia. We discuss what goes into making a fly fishing film, and how he found himself doing it, for DECADES! Thanks for coming on the show, RA. 

Watch RA's work here!

Or follow along with Off the Grid on Instagram.

Find his most recent film with David Chang in the fly fishing film festivals - coming to a theatre near you! 

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Thanks to everyone who supported the show in 2025 we LITERALLY LOVE YOU! Watch the full live show recorded Dec 27, 2025 on YouTube! Just search So Fly Fishing!