Mitch and Aldo sit with Erik Johnsen from TroutRoutes to chat about his fly fishing life, and e-scouting for fishing trips.  Scouting is a huge part of the adventure of fishing, and it can lead you to finding new waters to fish. TroutRoutes is a wicked tool that can LEGIT help you access trout water across the US.  Learn more: https://troutroutes.com/ HOW TO HELP SO FLY: Please go leave us a review on APPLE PODCASTS. It really helps our show get out there, which means we get to make MORE...

We sit with MacKenna Stang, an angler from just outside Denver Colorado. You can find her fishing content on Instagram @mackonthefly, where she reps brands like Redington, Rio, TroutRoutes, and more. Day to day she works in marketing, but obviously makes fly fishing a huge part of her life, fishing alongside her English cream golden retriever, Hopper.  She grew up fly fishing with her dad - her parents taking her and her sister camping often from a young age. She has always seen fly fishing...

Mitch and Aldo catch up after a few weeks apart. They chat about recent fishing trips they both separately took to different parts of the world, namely Oregon and Scotland.  Aldo went to Oregon with the Redington team to field test some new equipment. They caught a whole bunch of rainbow trout and explored rivers, spring creeks, and still water. Mitch went swinging flies on the Tay River in Scotland for Atlantic Salmon. It was a check on the bucket list, an outing he's wanted to do for...

We sit down with Brian Niska, renowned fly fishing guide of Skeena Spey Riverside Lodge. We cover a lot of ground on this one, first talking about Brian's background and how he got into fishing. We hear some tips and tricks for perfecting spey casts. We dive deeper into what it's like running Skeena Spey Lodge, guiding anglers on some of the best waters in the world. We hear more about his own podcast, In the Bucket. It was a great chat, don't skip this one! Check out Brian’s work: Skeena...

In this episode, we dive into the world of fishing tattoos with the incredibly talented Danny Reed, owner of Hot Stuff Tattoo and Crooked Creek Holler. Danny has developed a unique style that blends traditional techniques with modern influences, creating bold and timeless works of art. We explore his journey into the tattoo industry, the stories behind some of his most memorable fishing moments, and more. Join us as we discuss the inspiration behind Danny’s work, his creative process, and...

Why work to restore and protect the wild places around us, close to cities and urban sprawl? Why try and help the creatures that live in these beautiful places, and have forever? Well, there are a lot of reasons. We talk about some of those reasons on this episode with biologist Andrew Orlando, to better understand how and WHY we protect voiceless streams in high density areas. Ontario Streams does amazing on the ground work. Links mentioned in the show:GET INVOLVED:...

We dive deep into the world of musky fly fishing with guide Jordan Pockett from A Perfect Drift Guide Company. Jordan shares his wealth of knowledge, experience, and passion for targeting one of the most elusive and thrilling species in freshwater—musky. We discuss everything from selecting the right gear, flies, and techniques, to understanding musky behavior and the best times to target these apex predators. Whether you're a seasoned angler or new to musky fishing, Jordan's insights will...

Mitch and Aldo sit with Amber and Susan to talk about a recent trip they took to Alaska. They visited an incredible lodge called The Lodge at 58 North, enjoyed top-tier hospitality, world-class fishing, and incredible nature. Learn more about the fantastic work Amber and Susan are doing in their own lives at the links below.  Special shout outs to: @thelodgeat58north book with them here: https://thelodgeat58north.com/   @unitedwomenonthefly & @ifishibelong learn more about these...

Mitch and Aldo sit with Esteban of Taiga Fly - a content creator based out of British Columbia, Canada. Esteban has had a very unique life, growing up in the Yukon, spending his summers helping at a remote bear viewing camp. Now he's taken to fly fishing and film making like a grizzly to Mitchy. Hear Esteban's story, and where he's taking it.  https://www.instagram.com/taigaflyproductions/   Thank you to our sponsors: Drift Outfitters:...

Mitch and Aldo sit with Kelly, co-owner and founder of Backcountry Skinz, a wet wading gear company based out of western Canada. Kelly takes the guys through his fly fishing life, how he started Backcountry Skinz with his brother, and what it's like fly fishing in ALPINE LAKES. Yes, pristine alpine lakes of the Rocky Mountains.  https://backcountryskinz.com/   Thank you to our sponsors: Drift Outfitters:...

The So Fly Crew chat about a recent trip up to Northern Ontario. They fished McGregor Bay on Lake Huron with the one-and-only Brian Still of Stillwater Guiding. The group searched for MONSTER early season pike on the fly on this beautiful waters, and although the fishing was tough due to conditions, the trip was unreal. Thanks to our hosts Ryan, Mattia, and our crew Mitch Bowmile, Aidas, and of course Brian. FIND...

The So Fly Crew sits down with extraordinary angler and fly tier, Fritz Miller, hailing from the Garden State of New Jersey. They delve into Fritz's world of fishing and tying, exploring his expertise, experiences, his love for bugs, and more. From tranquil streams to the bustling rivers, Fritz loves it all, and shares his passion for angling and the art of crafting flies that fish. Get ready to cast off into a world of adventure and discovery as we uncover the WONDERS of fishing with Fritz...

The So Fly Crew sit with videographer and photographer Junior Delatorre from South Carolina. They chat about his fly fishing life growing up on the marsh, his life working in a creative field within the fishing world, and more. Find Junior on IG: https://www.instagram.com/snapbackjr/ Thank you to our...

The So Fly Crew sit with videographer and photographer Junior Delatorre from South Carolina. They chat about his fly fishing life growing up on the marsh, his life working in a creative field within the fishing world, and more. Find Junior on IG: https://www.instagram.com/snapbackjr/ Thank you to our...

The So Fly Crew sits and chats about their favourite gear of all time - the gear that defined and changed each of their angling lives. The rods. The reels. The lines. All of it! Get Involved in Ontario Ontario Streams events: ⁠https://www.ontariostreams.on.ca/⁠ Humber River Cleanup: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/p/C5OUq97Letm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==⁠ Ottawa Fly Fishers: https://ottawaflyfishers.ca/   Thank you to our...

The So Fly Crew sits and chats about their favourite gear of all time - the gear that defined and changed each of their angling lives. The rods. The reels. The lines. All of it! Get Involved in Ontario Ontario Streams events: https://www.ontariostreams.on.ca/ Humber River Cleanup: https://www.instagram.com/p/C5OUq97Letm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Ottawa Fly Fishers: https://ottawaflyfishers.ca/   Thank you to our...

The So Fly Crew sit with Dave Stewart of the Wet Fly Swing Podcast to chat all about fly fishing podcasts! They also of course jump into the life of Dave Stewart, his fishing journey, and some of his fav stories from the water. The group discuss what goes into making a great fly fishing podcast in their eyes. They also chat about the ups and downs of working on such a project for almost a decade.  Find Dave's show: https://wetflyswing.com/show/    Get Involved in Ontario SOTOS...

The So Fly Crew sits with the one-and-only, legendary steelhead author and angler, Dec Hogan. They get the chance to ask Dec all about his passion for fishing and steelhead, as well as how he got his start and as an angler and author. Dec shares his unparalleled expertise, profound love for the sport, and unforgettable tales from the riverbanks. Dec Hogan's journey as a steelhead angler has been characterized by both dedication and innovation. He has spent decades honing his craft, exploring...

The So Fly Crew records a very special episode live on location in Toronto at the Filson store. Mitch and Aldo sit down with the founder of Hooké, Fred Campbell. They chat about Fred's inspiration in starting the brand, what it took to get it to where it is now, and his passion for fishing. They also chat about his latest film "Tunulik". A big thanks to Muskoka Brewery, Redington, and of course the whole team at the Filson Toronto store on making this event happen. We also helped raise money...

The So Fly Crew sit with the one and only, Emily Rodger. Emily Rodger is a former elite athlete turned certified executive coach, public speaker, passionate fly fisher, podcast host, and co-founder of a youth leadership program called “On The Rise”. Emily’s love for adventure is an integral part of who she is, closely entwined with her profound appreciation for life's untamed beauty and unpredictability. For Emily, fly fishing is not only a recreational activity, but has become a way of...

The So Fly Crew talk about a recent salt water fly fishing trip to Belize with Drift Outfitters and friends. They chased permit, tarpon, bonefish and more, and had a blast enjoying wonderful accommodations, good food, and tropical drinks. Thank you to our sponsors: Redington: https://farbank.com/pages/redington Chums: https://chums.com/en-ca Costa: https://www.costadelmar.com/wcs/shop/AjaxLogonForm?myAcctMain=1&catalogId=10501&langId=-24&storeId=13501 Podcast Intro Theme Song...

The So Fly Crew went down to Denver, Colorado to attend the annual Fly Fishing Show. It's one of the biggest fly fishing trade shows in the world, featuring brands, not-for-profit organizations, guides, outfitters and more. Mitch and Aldo explore all the vendors and activities at the show and bring them to you! Sit back and enjoy visiting the world-class fly show.  Special thanks to Costa and Redington. We love you Hannah, and Ethan! Also in this episode, Yilma has news. We love you...

The So Fly Crew sit and chat about taking your first saltwater fly fishing trip. As anglers of the north used to freshwater fishing, they too never realllly thought it would be possible to one day fish salty places. BUT, they have now gotten some experience doing it and offer some tips and advice from what they learned on those first few trips. Mitch and Aldo also chat to guide Capt. David Dinsmore of Islamorada, Florida. David talks about what you can expect on your first guided saltwater...

The So Fly Crew record the annual holiday wrap up show LIVE on YouTube! They talk about some highlights from their fishing year, enjoy a Fact or Fishy from Yilma, and a trivia segment from Mitchy. Winners are announced for the 12 Days of Fishmas. Thank you all for tuning in throughout the year. It has meant so much, having you join us on our little fishy journey. We hope you can keep finding some fun in our ramblings, and that you too enjoy a fantastic new year. Bless you all. May the lords...