Published by Aaron Everitt and Scott Nielsen
A series of stories and interviews with legendary fly fishing guides across America. We tell the stories of living a life on the water and guiding clients on memory making experiences.
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Our Yankee friends can't be left out for a whole season! Today, we talk with Logan Messina about fly fishing in Maine. This is probably the oldest and most legendary fishery in the United States, so hearing about it is incredibly special - especially because Logan Messina is a major advocate for life in the grand state of Maine. We hope you love today's episode! As Logan writes on his website: "I am so thankful that I get to do what I do, and if you are interested in a day of fishing in Maine, I would love to take you out on the water! Over the years, I have grown to know the ins and outs of many rivers and ponds throughout the Rangeley area, as well as the Kennebec River and the West Branch of the Penobscot. These waters have so much to offer, but this area is known for being the last stronghold for native brook trout in the continental U.S., which is a special thing. I am so honored to be able to fish for these amazing, rare creatures, among so many other beautiful species. I hope you will be able to join me sometime!" https://www.troutaboutitflyfishing.com
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27 years ago, a group of friends stumbled into a fishing trip that would change the course of their friendship and the rest of their lives. Coming this fall, a documentary about a disappearing element of the American male life: friendship. Scott and Aaron walk you through how a late-night stop on the Tongue River in Wyoming led to a lifetime of friendship and fly fishing all over the American West. Coming this fall
53 min
There are always a few conversations each season that leave us pretty speechless - today's episode is one of those. We venture all the way across the Pacific to speak with Harry Crossley of Japanese Fly Fishing Adventures. He is on the island of Hokkaido, and his story is incredible. From a London banking bro to a peaceful life in Japan fishing for beautiful trout, I am certain you will love this conversation! www.japanesefishingadventures.com
48 min
It might be the worst kept secret on the Fly Guides, that Scott and I love great food. Today we had the chance to speak with Sébastien from Foodie In The Wild. He is a professional chef and fly fishing guide in Quebec. This is a wonderful episode about his love for cooking, foraging and making a fantastic experience for his clients. Sébastien is based near Mont Treblant and is surrounded by some of the most incredible wilderness in Canada. Enjoy another fantastic episode. https://www.foodieinthewild.com
50 min
This week, Scott talked to Emily Keener and Sophia Smith from Taos Women Fly Fishing. They are an organization in New Mexico who are helping introduce women to the amazing sport of Fly Fishing. This is a great conversation about why their work is so important, and how the growth of this sport, in a demographic that has traditionally been excluded, is so positive and helpful. Have a listen and give them a follow on Instagram! @ taoswomenflyfish
53 min
Cotter, Arkansas guide, Brennon Garret, takes us on a journey down the world-famous White River. We had a wide-ranging discussion about how unique the Ozarks are and why the White River has gained the notoriety it has. Brennon is a fantastic conversationalist, and is currently working on expanding his guide services into Texas and fishing for Reds - we hope you enjoyed this one as much as we did. www.wanderingflyoutfitters.com @papacatfish (Instagram)
49 min
Of course we love to talk Fly Fishing and guiding on the podcast, but when a guest comes along who discusses how meaningful the sport is to him, it's time to take a pause an have a listen. Chris Hanson suffered from Transient Global Amnesia, and our discussion is a powerful one about how fly fishing brought him back. It's a stunning discussion and his story is powerful. We also venture into his bourbon enterprise. This is an incredible story and we were fortunate to have the chance to help tell it with Chris. Hope you enjoy! butterybrownspirits.com https://youtu.be/5DPeZm4IwHM?si=hgfHtg9SbGaJqARO
40 min
Some of these episodes are too hard to believe! This week we speak with Matt Thornton of The Wilderness Calling, who is RF tracking salmon and Steelhead in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest to find out where it is these incredible species migrate too. It's a wide ranging conversation about Matt's background in music and flyfishing and how guiding
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On this week's episode, we talk with New Mexico guide, Aaron Bjuarros, about his guiding life in Taos. We talk art, fly fishing, and the beauty of the New Mexican landscape. We had a great discussion, and as always, it made Scott and me want to pack up the truck and head down to the land of enchantment. We hope you love this one as much as we did! www.ziafly.com
45 min
Today we speak with Michael Stack, owner and guide for Fishtales Outfitting. Michael lives in Sheridan, Montana in the heart of flyfishing in the west. In this episode we talk about his journey to guiding and creating Fishtales Outfitters. We talk about the Big Hole, the Jefferson and the Beaverhead among just a few. Michael has an incredible story, and how he pivoted from injury to outfitter is really special. Have a listen and we hope you ejoy this episode as much as we did! If you want to know more about Fishtales check out their website: https://mtfishtales.com
46 min
We are back in the Smoky Mountains again this week with Maggie Valley Fly Fishing's head guide, Taylory Farfour. We talk about her love of the region, the amazing fishing, and what it is like to be a guide as a woman in what is often a man's world. We loved this conversation! Taylor was fun and thoughtful and would be a blast to fish with. We hope you enjoy today's episode!
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Today, we talk about the good that fly fishing can accomplish for the world! We talk with Heather Harkavy of Fish For Change; An organization that exists to "empower young people to become global citizens through experiential learning . Our one-week international fly fishing camps for high school and college-aged students blend cultural exchange and environmental stewardship . Our goal is to use fishing as a platform to build empathetic, curious, passionate, and confident young adults. 40% of our students join us on financial need-based scholarships thanks to our donor community. We also partner with local communities, inviting at least one local student each week to join as a guide apprentice - creating authentic connections, mentorship, and friendships that span cultures." It is an awesome conversation about how a sport we all love so much is helping change the youth of the world. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did. https://www.fishforchange.org
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We take a midseason saltwater journey to the Baja with John Ashley from Palapas Ventana. We talk about the amazing Sea of Cortez and the aquarium of the Pacific. John's journey from school teacher to fly fishing guide is also a highlight of this episode. If you want to learn more about John and Palapas Ventana, take a look at the link below! We found John's description of Baja as a California from fifty years ago incredibly compelling. If there were ever an episode that made you want to pack up what you're doing and become a guide, this is the one. https://www.palapasventana.com
44 min
Today, we talk with Rob Aitken about the North Carolina mountains and his journey to guiding! We also touch on the Maggie Valley Fly Fishing festival that happens over Memorial Day weekend. This is a great conversation about what fly fishing means to a community and how a young person discovers their passion for the sport. We hope you enjoy the episode as much as we did! Here are a few links if you want to check out the event or go fishing with any of their amazing team of guides! https://www.maggievalleyflyshop.com
43 min
On today's episode we talk to Trent Storer - Owner & Head Guide of Back of Beyond Fly Fishing. Trent has grown up fishing the King River on their family farm in Whitfield and with a love for fishing and the Victorian High Country has gone on to explore all of the rivers the Whitfield and Mansfield area has to offer. We discuss the trout fishing of southern Austrialia as well as Trent's pursuit of Murray Cod - a freshwater species that is agressive and powerful. You are going to love this episode! https://backofbeyondflyfishing.com info@backofbeyondflyfishing.com
48 min
Luke Annear from Freshwater Flats joins us on the program today to talk about flats fishing for carp in Wisconsin. This is an incredible conversation with a fisherman and scientist who loves catching these freshwater fish that replicate a saltwater experience. Luke has been stalking these fish for years and brings his experience and knowledge to the program. We hope you enjoy this wild and interesting converation about a unique niche in fly fishing. https://www.freshwaterflats.com/guiding https://www.instagram.com/freshwaterflats
44 min
In today's episode, we speak with young guide Sydney Luiz. She is a young woman who guides with Unicoi Outfitters in the North Georgia Mountains. I found this area on a trip last fall, and stood amazed at the river that bordered our Bavarian Oktoberfest in Helen, Georgia. I had to find out how the fishing was, and so I found Sydney Luiz via Instagram. We had a great conversation about being a young guide, her calling to fly fishing, and what it's like to be a woman in a sport mostly dominated by men. If you want to fish with this great young lady, make a request at: https://www.unicoioutfitters.com @sydluiz (Instagram)
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Dave Davis specializes in teaching vacationers how to fly fish the Carolina waters. He works the sound by stalking and wading for Redfish and other ocean species. We had another great conversation about a unique niche in the fly fishing space. We loved his idea of allowing dads on vacation to get a few hours of escape to do something they love and still be with their friends and family. Learn more about Dave and his program at his website: https://ogflyfishobx.com/
49 min
After a quick trip into Greenville, my curiosity about the waters and landscape went into overdrive. One night, doomscrolling at the hotel, I ran across John's profile and knew we had to get him on the show. This is a great discussion about the Smoky Mountains and the wide array of rivers within, as John says, a good "cup of coffee." The South continues to grow on me as a place of intrigue for fly fishing, so we wanted to spend some time finding out just what it is that makes this place so special to so many anglers. https://www.haresearflyfishing.com/
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Kara is back for Season 3! This time we talk Argentina, Chile, Montana, the troubles of a terrible snow pack in the west, and a host of other fun topics. As always, Kara is a robust conversationalist and one of our favorites to talk to. She was also just nominated as one of the top 20 guides in the nation by USA Today. You can vote for her to win the contest. https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/best-fly-fishing-guide/ Enjoy the show!