Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe Psychology of the Cold
The cold isn’t just a condition—it’s a mindset.
When the temps drop and the rivers turn steel-gray, most anglers call it quits. But if you know how to…
9 months ago
Thanksgiving on the Water: Peace, Gratitude, and the Responsibility We Carry
Season 5 Episode 4
Fly fishing gives us more than fish. It gives us quiet. It gives us space. It gives us a way to breathe in a world that never stops moving. And in th…
9 months, 1 week ago
The Fly-Tying Sermon - Why, What, When, and How You Should Tie Your Own Flies
Season 5 Episode 3
There’s a moment every angler reaches when the flies in the shop just don’t cut it anymore. Maybe it’s a pattern that never quite works the way it sh…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
All About Indies
Season 5 Episode 2
It might not be glamorous, but it sure as hell catches fish.
In this episode, Ross takes a deep dive into indicator nymphing—the most misunderstood, u…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Highways through the Last Frontier: Season 5 Kickoff
Season 5 Episode 1
The wild doesn’t stay wild on its own.
In this opening episode of Season 5, Ross returns from Mongolia—where he chased the legendary taimen on some of…
10 months ago
More Politics and Closing Out Season 4
Season 4 of The Backcountry Fly Fishing Podcast comes to a close, but the conversation doesn’t stop here. In this final episode, Ross reflects on the…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Fishing the Flip - Figuring Out Turnover Season
As summer gives way to fall, backcountry anglers face one of the trickiest transitions of the year: turnover season. Weather gets funky, waters cool,…
1 year ago
Into the Muskwa-Kechika with Northern Rockies Adventures
Season 4 Episode 11
Some places are so wild and remote they feel almost untouched. In northern British Columbia, just outside the vast Muskwa-Kechika Management Area, th…
1 year ago
Designing Innovative Backcountry Fly Fishing Gear with Colter Backcountry
Season 4 Episode 10
The backcountry demands more from both anglers and their equipment. When every ounce matters and every mile is earned, the right gear can make the di…
1 year ago
The Power of Intuition and Training with James Hamilton
Season 4 Episode 9
There’s a voice inside you that knows when something isn’t right. Sometimes it whispers. Sometimes it roars. The key is learning to listen.
In this ep…
1 year ago