Podcast Episodes

Backcast: Fly Fishing from Canoes and Kayaks, with Ryan Lilly of Old Town Canoe

This episode was originally published on March 10th, 2023.

Learn how to decide between a canoe and a kayak, what kind to get, and how to maneuver and…

4 months, 2 weeks ago

How to Take Great Fishing Pictures with Your Smartphone, with Chris Niccolls

My guest this week is photography expert and co-host of the Petapixel podcast Chris Niccolls [28:39]. Chris has access to nearly every kind of expens…

4 months, 3 weeks ago

What's Going on in Florida, with Captain Dan Andrews

My guest this week is Captain Dan Andrews [37:51], co-founder and CEO of Captains for Clean Water, one of Orvis' most trusted conservation partners. …

5 months ago

Hot Tips on Using Split Shot, with Dom Swentosky

I am not a big fan of using split shot but after this interview with Dom Swentosky [36:41] of the Troutbitten blog and podcast, I'm going to use it a…

5 months, 1 week ago

How to Pick a Floating Trout Line, with Jesse Haller

Confused about which floating trout line to pick when you need a new one? I'm not surprised as today there is a dizzying array of options and nearly …

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Fishing for Coastal Cutthroats, with Dylan Tomine

I've had requests in the past for a podcast about chasing coastal cutthroats, so this week my guest is author, "retired" guide, and all-around though…

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Knotted Leaders, Furled Leaders, Braided Leaders—and Favorite Knots, with Brian Flechsig

I've wanted to get Brian Flechsig of Mad River Outfitters [49:59] on the podcast for quite a while and we finally made it happen. Brian is the star o…

6 months ago

Fly Fishing for Steelhead and Salmon in Estuaries, with Reed Teuscher

You can catch salmon and steelhead on a fly in salt water before they enter rivers. The fish are bright and strong and may still be actively feeding …

6 months, 1 week ago

What to do When you Encounter Lousy Fishing Conditions, with James Spica

It happens to all of us, and sometimes it seems like every time we take a fishing trip, conditions are less than ideal. Water too high, water too low…

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Backcast: 16 Things I Wish I Knew About Trout Spey Before I Started, with Shawn Combs

This episode was originally published on October 11th, 2019.

In today's podcast my guest is Shawn Combs, head of Orvis Rod & Tackle product developme…

6 months, 2 weeks ago