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Episode 168 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – April 9, 2026

In Part 2 of our two-part episode, our destination is Yellowstone Country with angling legend Craig Mathews. We dive into his new book, Pheasant Tail Simplicity, and why fewer flies might make you a better angler. Plus, winter tactics, the story behind the Sparkle Dun, and stories involving Keith Richards, Tom Broaw, Yvon Chouinard, and the origins of 1% for the Planet.

This one just might just change the way you think about fly fishing.  With host Steve Haigh.

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