Podcast Episodes

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…

9 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 …

9 months, 1 week 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…

9 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…

9 months, 4 weeks 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 …

10 months 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…

10 months, 1 week 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…

10 months, 2 weeks ago

Backcast: Top-Secret Steelhead Tips, with Stefan Woodruff

This podcast was originally published on December 28th, 2016.

In this podcast Stefan Woodruff, Orvis-endorsed guide with Ellensburg Anglers in Washin…

10 months, 3 weeks ago

The 50-Year History of Orvis Graphite Fly Rods, with Tom Rosenbauer

This week my guest is—me [34:55].  I asked Reid Bryant of the Orvis Wingshooting Podcast to interview me because I have worked at Orvis for 49 of tho…

11 months ago

All About Knotless Leaders and Line/Leader Connections, with Josh Jenkins

My guest this week is Josh Jenkins [43:59] of Scientific Anglers and originally I wanted to interview him just on knotless leaders—their design, how …

11 months, 1 week ago