So Fly Fishing Podcast

The So Fly Crew sits with Capt. Chris Wittman of Captains for Clean Water. They discuss Chris's fly fishing life, and how the organization began, inspired by frustrations on how Florida's water ecosystems were being properly mismanaged and not fought for. Captains for Clean Water has worked tirelessly for years to be nature's voice, inspiring so many people to stand up for what's right. What is RIGHT. Period! 

Join in and learn more: https://captainsforcleanwater.org/

This episode also features GAB! Yes, a So Fly original member, Gab. 

The So Fly Crew get together for some beers and chats about a recent trip to Elk Lake Wilderness Resort, a place they have been many a times and enjoyed immensely. The crew road ATVs from Northern Sports Rental into the backwoods of Northern Ontario to find fish deep in the wilderness, off the beaten path. THANK YOU to the new owners of Elk Lake Wilderness Resort for having us back and hosting us. 

This episode also features the Best Fishing Story Ever of Ontario guide JORDAN POCKETT! 

ELK LAKE: https://www.elklakewilderness.com/

NORTHERN SPORTS: https://www.northernsportsrentalsinc.ca/

The So Fly Crew sit with author and angler Steve Raymond. Steve has been fishing for many years, and writing just as long. And although he isn't able to fish in his older years, he still finds plenty of time to write about fly fishing. The crew listen to some of Steve's best stories from over the years, and get to chat with him about the fishing from his youth. 

This episode also features Joe Amaral's Best Fishing Story Ever. 

The So Fly Crew sits with Gill Steele to learn all about her fly fishing life in British Columbia. Gill is a passionate angler, and has been fishing the province for as long as she can remember. She’s the Vice President for the Steelhead Society of British Columbia whose mandate is protecting wild steelhead populations and their river systems in the great province of BC. She is also one of the founding members of the BC Women’s Fly Fishing group which looks to promote the networking of female fly angler in BC.

This episode also features the Best Fishing Story Ever from Ontario angler Dan Favato. 

FIND GILL ON INSTAGRAM

The So Fly Crew sit with author and angler Joseph Jackson to talk about his new book, It's Only Fishing, and fly fishing in Alaska. They go over the fishing opportunities in this very wild place, fishing life during the pandemic, exploring wild places, and more.

LEARN MORE

https://www.amazon.com/Its-Only-Fishing-Joseph-Jackson/dp/1684920396 

The So Fly Crew sits with Matt Shilling of Indifly. Matt Shilling is the Executive Director of Indifly, a nonprofit organization committed to serving Indigenous communities - stewards of 80% of the world's remaining biodiversity. The crew talk to Matt about the work Indifly is doing around the world with indigenous communities. They also talk about his own fly fishing life! 

This episode features Joe Gugino from Costa's Best Fishing Story Ever! Costa is of course a proud supporter of Indifly, so how fitting is that!

LEARN MORE

https://www.indifly.org/

https://www.costadelmar.com/en-us/inside-costa/fishing/fly-fishing/indifly

The So Fly Crew sit down to have a good old fashioned trip-isode. Aldo and Mitch take Yilma and Aidas through their recent trip to Miami to fish Biscayne and the Everglades. The trip was full of learning, fun moments, big fish and incredible people. 

Special thanks to Chums, Costa, Redington and Rio. Extra special thanks to Dr. Ross Boucek and Benny Blanco.

LEARN MORE:

https://www.bonefishtarpontrust.org/

https://captainsforcleanwater.org/

https://www.instagram.com/captbennyblanco/?hl=en 

The So Fly Crew sit with Canadian angler icon, Bob Izumi. Bob recalls all kinds of fantastic stories from over the 38 years filming his beloved fishing series, 'The Real Fishing Show'. They talk about how Bob got into fishing, and how it became his life. 

This episode's Best Fishing Story Ever is by incredible author and fly angler, John Gierach. 

LEARN MORE ABOUT BOB: https://realfishing.com/

The So Fly Crew sit with angler and author Robert McConnell to talk about his most recent book, Fly Fishing Houston and Southeastern Texas. Rob takes Aldo and Mitch through the ins-and-outs of fishing this unique warm water area. They talk about bass in creeks, carp on concrete flats, and tips on how to succeed in this interesting fishery.

THIS episode's Best Fishing Story Ever is brought to you by John, @joshonthefly on Instagram. 

The So Fly Crew sits with local guide and buddy, Matt Martin of Smooth River Guiding Co. Matt and the gang chat about fishing on a freshwater 'flat' for bass. They take you through a day on the water, what to look for, what to bring, and what to expect. Bass fishing is a SUPER fun activity on the fly, and this episode has all kinds of tips, tricks and tales to get you going. Come on, summer!

ALSO HEAR APRIL VOKEY'S Best Fishing Story Ever in this episode after the mid-roll.

FISH WITH MATT: https://www.smoothriver.ca/