Our guest today is Alone contestant Colter Barns he is a Fly Fisherman, survivalist and very well-rounded outdoors man. Today we will discuss his time on Grizzly Mountain when he was a contest on the television show Alone. Colter survived 67 days alone in the wilderness, no TV crew and no other people. I would go as far as to say Colter was one of the most beloved contestants and has some pretty epic fishing stories to share. If you want to learn how to survivor alone in the wood you better...

Our guest today is Melinda Benbow she is a dog trainer and upland hunter, you might know her from her Orvis dog training instructional videos or her Instagram account https @urban.uplander. We will discuss getting the best out of your dog, for your life style, place training, recall and high value treat rewards Orvis For all your Fly Fishing, Upland Hunting and dog needs. https://www.orvis.com Diamondback Truck Bed Covers Protect your gear with the toughest, most secure, truck bed...

Our guest today is Shawn Combs he is the director of design and development for Fish/hunt and dog at Orvis. Today Shawn will share some of the behinds the scenes processes that go into developing rods, reels, jackets and bags. We will also talk about some new gear we that will be released in the coming season and when we can expect to see the release of the Helios H4 Our Sponsors Orvis For all your Fly Fishing, Upland Hunting and dog needs. https://www.orvis.com Diamondback Truck Bed...

Our guest today is Derek Bird he is a writer and the founding editor of Fly Fusion magazine. On this episode, we will discuss fishing small flies to big trout. Derek will tell us about some of his favorite patterns, techniques, and tips, like how to see the fly better and get a better chance at hooking up when you can barely see that teeny tiny fly. We will also have some good banter while Derek tells us the premise of his new fly fishing novel. You can purchase a copy of Derek’s novel Last,...

Our guest today is Sam Lungren he is a journalist, conservationist and well-rounded adventurer based out of Bozeman Montana. On this episode, we will discuss fishing with drone and the ethical implications, we will also discuss fish retention and how catch and release is the usual fly fishing practice but is that always what is best for fishery? All of this brings us to a discussion about hatchery steelhead verses wild steelhead and what is the best practice for fish populations and...

Our guest today is fly fishing guide and good friend Mike Turnbull. We will discuss trout feeding habits, and some of the different feeding patterns of Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout. We will also discuss reading water and how fishing might not be in the “obvious spots.” Just a warning there is few more curse words than usual in this episode. The best way to book a guided trip with Mike Turnbull is to contact him directly through Instagram @turnbull403 Mike offers both fishing days and...

Our guest today is Phil Rowley he is a stillwater fly fisher expert, fly designer, educator and author. On this episode, we will discuss all things still water, how to approach a body of water, what research you can do before fishing a new lake, what flies work, depths and stripping speeds and when to ditch the indicator. There is a lot of information to unpack on this episode so get ready to learn a whole bunch that will help you have more success fishing stillwater. Check out Phil's...

Our guest today is Lee Knox he is a wild life biologist with Wyoming’s Fish and Game department. Lee has an extensive amount of knowledge on bear behaviour and he will share some of that with us today and advice on how we should handle different bear encounters. We will also take a few minutes to talk about land access and corner hoping in the great state of Wyoming. Our Sponsors Orvis - For all your Fly Fishing, Upland Hunting and dog needs. https://www.orvis.com Diamondback Truck Bed Covers...

Our guest today is Caleb Reinhold he is a fishing opportunist and a new upland hunter. We will discuss his time in Miami and his poor choice in watercraft. Then his move to New England to and experiencing the derby life style, then to Steel heading in Michigan, and finally settling in Cleveland Ohio. Caleb has embracing the unconventional fishing opportunities close to his new home which include, kayak fishing Lake Erie, Musky, Carp and even some trout, not to mention he has started upland...

Our guest today is the one and only Tom Rosenbauer, he is a lifelong fly fisherman, mentor, and author. Lots of listeners will know him from the Orvis fly fishing podcast or his Facebook lives where he shares so much of his knowledge. Tom is kind of a staple at Orvis, and is one of the most recognizable faces in fly fishing. Today we will talk about how important timing is when it comes to fly fishing. If you want to be successful you have to times things right. We will also talk about...

Our guest today is the legendary author and upland hunter Ben O. Williams he is known for his love of Hungarian Partridge and vast knowledge of upland birds and their habitat. We will discuss communicating with our dogs in the fields, approaching land owners for access, and the impact weather and bugs have on the wild bird population. Ben has been studying Gray Partridge and other upland birds for decades and we are thankful that he made time to have some candid conversations with us...

Our guest today is our good friend, and fly fishing guide Aaron Caldwell. We will talk about his time spent in British Columbia guiding for Steelhead and some of the fishing opportunities in the area. We will also learn about Aaron’s camp on banks of the Bow river where he hosts overnight floats in summer and spey casting clinics in spring where he gets his students prepared with a plan for when a Steelhead finally takes their fly! We will also learn about Aaron’s travels from the East Coast...

Our guest today is Rob Cormack he is an accomplished angler, dog owner and one of our good friends who we spend a lot of time with on the river. In recent years rob has mastered trout spey casting and we asked him to come on the podcast and tell us about the learning process. On this episode, we will discuss touch and go casting and Scandinavian style casting and we will do a deeper dive into tapered lines, shooting heads, weighted lines, sink rates, and what gear you need to get started. We...

We are super excited today to have Kat and Ethan from Standing Stone Kennels, you may know them from their popular You Tube channel where they share dog training advise. This is where we first discovered them, when training North. In our opinion, their training videos are some of the best available. We will discuss, conditioning your dog, introducing your dog to gun fire and how to make sure dog has a positive association with birds. We will also discuss selecting a dog with natural abilities...

Our guest today is an accomplished angler, author and teacher, Jim McLennan, we will discuss how Jim was heavily influenced in his outdoor pursuits by the late Leigh Perkins, the man who transformed Orvis into the company it is today. We will also discuss the nostalgia and pilgrimage that one experiences when visiting at trout town full of Fly Fishing culture and how Jim hosted some of the fly fishing greats in the early days of his guiding career. Also, we are lucky enough to have Jim do a...

Our guest today was no show so we decided to compromise and just have a candid chat about how Darcy started fishing and how his brother mentored him through the first few years of his fly fishing journey where he caught a ton of different species from brown trout to big barracuda. Darcy will also tell us how him and his brother Seamus went about planning their DIY fishing trip to Honduras and how complicated this was before the age of the internet. Our Sponsors Orvis For all your Fly...

Our guest today is Peter Kutzer, we will chat with Peter about a variety of different things surrounding fly casting, how to correct tailing loops, casting in the wind, backhand casting, matching the right line to your rod to get the desired effect and the importance of not letting you mind get in the way of the perfect cast! We will also discuss a few simple tips on how to teach a new angler or younger child how to cast we ease. The Orvis Learning...

On this episode, our guest is fly fishman, hunter, and veterinarian Dr. Mitch Oviatt. We will discuss must have items for dog safety in the back country or when running your dog in the field. We will also talk about encounters with a range of different wild life …. coyotes, skunks, porcupines, bears, and snakes.  We will also talk about other potential health and safety risks you should be aware of such as, fox tail barley, twisted stomach, identifying heat stroke, being prepared to deal with...

Our guest on this episode is Amber Toner, a photographer, accomplished fly angler, Reddington brand ambassador and our sister in-law. We will discuss how Amber and myself hit the fly fishing scene together and our progression into more knowledgeable and experienced fly anglers. We will also talk about fishing tactics on brown trout streams, how to approach undercut banks and how not to spook fish. We will also talk about different threats to native trout and their habitat and what, we as...

Our guest today is Josh Nugent, owner of Out Fly fishing a guiding outfit and fly shop. Today we will talk about how Josh grew up on the river and how his hobby snowballed into a career in Fly fishing. We will discuss in detail different fishing techniques for high water and run off conditions, streamer fishing tactic, what patterns work and how to drift them, we will also get into leader set ups and stripping speeds and when the river conditions are not fishable, why not go pike fishing, we...

Our guest today is Dave Brown he is the Owner/ Operator of Dave Brown Outfitters an Orvis endorsed fly fishing and upland guiding outfit. Today we will discuss tips and tricks to gain access to private land and how to build relationships with land owners,  in addition to good etiquette on pubic and private land and getting the right weather at the right time. We will also talk about Dave’s dogs, most of which, are a part of his upland hunting team, not to mention how Dave helped us select the...

Our guest is Jim Stelfox a former Senior Biologist for Alberta Fish and Wildlife. Jim retired in 2013 but his positive effects on the fisheries will be felt for generations to come. We discuss all things Bull Trout, spawning, feeding habits, hybridization, and what anglers can do to play a role in protecting trout habitat. Jim supports both catch and release as well as catch and keep techniques for educated anglers. Trout identification quiz for catch and keep anglers...

Our guest today is Reid Bryant some of you know him from the Orvis Upland and Shooting Podcast he also prolific writer with publications in Grays Hunting Journal, Covey Rise Magazine, and Gundog Magazine, just to name a few. We will discuss Reid’s path to working and writing in the outdoor industry and how he landed the dream at Orvis. We will also discuss picking the right dog for your outdoor life style, and we will go into more detail, pointing dogs versus flushing dogs and if they can...

Our guest today is Kate Crump she is a very accomplished angler and fishing guide. Recently Kate and her husband Justin bought a lodge in Bristol Bay Alaska and guide there during the summer months for all 4 species of Salmon, as well as trophy Rainbow trout. In the winter months when Kate is not working at her lodge in Alaska, she is guiding for Steelhead on the Oregon Coast. We will discuss adventures in Baja and how we first meet Kate on the beach, where we quickly realized she was a...