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In this episode, Mac and I discuss early November conditions in Western North Carolina.

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On this episode, I am joined by saltwater guide David Blinken.  David shares his journey to the salt, his fishery off of Long Island and some of the challenges it is facing today.  Thanks to our friends at Norvise for sponsoring the episode!

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Helpful Episode Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction

00:03:07 Learning from Guide Experience and Feedback

00:08:06 Gratification and Joy in Making People Happy Through Fishing

00:11:51 Desire to Become a Guide and Share the Experience

00:18:21 Lack of Transparency and Guidance in the Workplace

00:22:05 Failing Quickly and Bouncing Back

00:26:06 Intense Fishing Experience: Adrenaline Rush and Excitement

00:27:25 Freshwater Fishing Etiquette vs. Saltwater Freedom

00:30:50 Expertise in Chasing Fish on the Flats

00:33:26 Taking the Time to Appreciate the Experience

00:40:27 A Day in the Life of a Fishing Guide

00:47:42 The Different Types of Fishing

00:57:33 Conservation and Fishery Management Issues

01:02:04 The Complexity of Fisheries Management

01:02:37 Desire for Striped Bass vs. Sacrifices and Restrictions

01:03:37 The Impact of Not Heeding Warning Signs

01:07:57 Catch and Release: Respecting the Resource

01:10:59 GotOne App

Ellis Ward updates us on late October conditions in Eastern Tennessee.

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George Costa of TCO Fly Shop in State College, Pennsylvania, updates us on late October conditions in Central PA.

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Matt Reilly of Matt Reilly Fly Fishing updates us on late October conditions in Southwestern Virginia.

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In this episode, Mac and I discuss mid-October conditions in Western North Carolina.

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On this episode, I am joined by Jake Darling, Manager of Unicoi Outfitters.  Jake shares his fly fishing journey, and we take a deep dive into North Georgia fishing and shoal bass.

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Helpful Episode Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction

00:03:01 First Fly Fishing Experience with His Dad

00:05:53 Mentors and Fishing Community in His Upbringing

00:07:00 Fishing as a Bonding Experience with Father

00:10:36 Fishing as a Lesson in Life and Manhood

00:12:59 The Generosity of the Fly Fishing Community

00:19:40 Starting Guiding Career Through Unicoi Outfitters

00:22:09 The Secret to Being a Good Guide

00:24:58 The Misconceptions of Being a Fishing Guide

00:28:22 The Attractiveness of Shoal Bass as a Fly Fishing Species

00:30:38 The Seasonality and Tackle for Shoal Bass Fishing 

00:39:46 Exploring the Bass Fisheries in the Area

Ellis Ward updates us on mid-October conditions in Eastern Tennessee.

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Dustin White of Ugly Bug Fly Shop updates us on mid-October conditions in Central Wyoming.

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In this episode, Mac Brown, Ed Engle and Jason Randall drop in to update us on a recent trip to the Driftless and the UP.

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