Our destination is wild and rugged West Virginia with master storyteller, Curtis Fleming, founder and host of the hit TV and YouTube series Fly Rod Chronicles. Often overlooked, West Virginia boasts hundreds of miles of wild trout streams offering endless opportunities to discover those hidden gems every angler dreams of. Born and raised in WV, Curtis is living the dream, having fished and filmed in over 280 locations around the world, but is it all fun and fly fishing?   Find out as Curtis...

Our destination is the remote Tsimane region of Bolivia in pursuit of the savage and powerful Golden Dorado with Marcelo Perez, founder, and CEO of Untamed Angler and the Tsimane Lodge.   The Tsimane region sits at the base of the Andes mountains, hundreds of miles from civilization, where mountain streams run clear and fast, and fly anglers can sight-cast for voracious Dorado reaching upwards of 40 lbs.    Marcelo grew up in Argentina fishing the jungles for Dorado and found his passion in...

Our destination is the legendary Bighorn River with expert fly angler and guide, Scott Brown, owner of Brickhouse Browns, Sheridan, WY.  The Bighorn has had its ups and downs, but the Bighorn is back in a big way, fishing better than ever.   Here anglers will find great numbers of big trout who often feed like there’s no tomorrow. Scott was born and raised in Sheridan playing sports, hunting, and fishing in the Bighorn Mountains.  He soon became obsessed with fly fishing, spending 250 to 300...

Our destination is the untamed Upper Peninsula of Michigan with expert fly angler, author, and guide, Tim Schulz, who tours this vastly underrated corner of the US.  With over 12,000 miles of trout streams, the UP is a fly fishing mecca waiting to be discovered.  Tim’s been wetting a line here for 30 years and gives us a whirlwind tour of the Two Hearted, Escanaba, Ontonagon, Otter, and Huron mountains, to name a few.  Tim’s a professor at Michigan Tech and guides for Rivers North Guide...

Our destination is the famed South Holston River with expert fly angler and guide, Jason McReynolds, owner of Flying So Ho Guide Service, Bristol, TN.  The South Holston is considered one of the top tailwaters in the country, known primarily for trophy brown trout and stripers but also world-class hybrids and smallmouth.  Using a streamer fishing strategy that has been dialed in over 30 years, Jason and his wife hold several IGFA world records.  Jason shares stories of bait balls and...

Our destination is Roosterfish on the fly, from the beach, with expert saltwater fly angler and guide Jeff Feczko of To the Gills fly fishing, Baja Mexico, and professional chef and fly fishing guide Josh Schwartz of Travel Creel Hospitality.  Josh and Jeff have combined forces to offer the finest in fly fishing, hospitality, and food.   Roosterfish may be the pinnacle of all sportfish on the fly.  Get ready for an adrenaline rush as you sprint for position, steeple your cast, and ready...

Our destination is Big Spring Creek and Warm Spring Creek near the town of Lewiston, Montana with Dan Vermillion, co-owner of Sweetwater Travel, Livingston, Montana.  Travelling to Lewistown is like stepping back in time to the Montana of yesteryear.  Here anglers will find classic uncrowded spring creek fly fishing along with miles and miles of public water, easy wading, and shots at large, wily trout.   Dan and his brothers were raised on the banks of the Yellowstone River and are now...

Our destination is the Troutland region of central Finland with Hall of Fame fly angler, Jani Himanko, owner of the world famous Kellankoski Lodge.  Central Finland is home to some of the best fly fishing in Europe and the happiest people on the planet, not to mention brown trout the size of your leg.  As Jani says, we don’t take pictures of 20” fish. A 25-year veteran of the industry, Jani writes for local hunting and fishing magazines and was inducted to the Finnish Fishing Hall of Fame in...

Our destination is the Idaho Panhandle and the wild and scenic St. Joe River with expert fly angler and guide, Tyler Nash, owner of White Pine Outfitters in Moscow, Idaho. Flowing 140 miles mostly through the Idaho Panhandle National Forest, the St. Joe is renowned for its gin-clear water, rugged beauty, and unforgettable dry fly fishing for iconic Westslope Cutthroat trout. Growing up in Colorado, Tyler lived the western outdoor life many only dream of, spending his school years fly fishing...

Our destination is the beautiful Stillwater River with expert guide and outfitter, Chris Fleck, Stillwater Anglers, Nye Montana.  Often overlooked, the Stillwater is one of Montana’s best kept secrets and is anything but still.   Here anglers will find challenging whitewater, boulder fields, prolific hatches, and some of the most spectacular scenery in all of Montana.  Best of all, the Stillwater is a haven for anglers looking for solitude. Chris caught the fly fishing bug early as a kid in...

Get ready for an exhilarating adventure on the wild and scenic Flathead River in Northern Montana with expert fly angler and industry icon, Hilary Hutcheson!  Originating in some of the most breathtaking and remote scenery in the west, the Flathead offers high-adrenaline whitewater fly fishing and crystal-clear waters teeming with native westslope cutthroat trout who love to look up. Hilary, who started guiding as a teenager, has a fascinating journey from television news anchor in Portland...

Our destination is the world-famous Grey Reef on the North Platte River with Blake Jackson, co-owner of the Ugly Bug Fly Shop, Casper Wyoming.  Grey Reef is one of the great tail waters of the west, offering a 70-mile western fly fishing experience with oversized, football-shaped wild trout, and plenty of solitude where 50 fish days are common.  Blake grew up in Wyoming doing what Wyoming kids do – hunting, fishing, and playing sports.  After college, he quickly realized a fly-fishing guide...

Our destination is Mongolia, the land of Genghis Khan, in search of the legendary Taimen, the world's largest trout species, with Michael Caranci from Mongolia River Outfitters. Visiting Mongolia feels like stepping back in time.  About the size of Texas, it’s the least densely populated country in the world. Here, Taimen thrive in its pristine rivers growing over 50 inches. Michael first visited Mongolia in 2015 and fell in love with its people, culture, and fly fishing, and has returned...

Our destination is the revered Youghiogheny River in Southwestern Pennsylvania with expert fly angler, Rob Walters, head guide for Laurel Highlands Guide Service.   Once polluted from abandon mines, the “Yawk” as it’s called, has undergone a remarkable transformation into a world-class tailwater with a reputation for big trout and tremendous hatches. Rob grew up in Delaware fly fishing on local trout streams and stripers in the surf. In 2005, he moved to Pittsburgh and traded in the salt...

Our destination is the Thorofare Region of Yellowstone National Park, considered the most remote spot in the lower 48, with expert fly angler, guide, and author, Paul Weamer, Coordinator of the Yellowstone Fly Fishing Volunteer Program.  Paul and a group of 14 researchers ventured deep into the Thorofare to discover if the efforts to reduce the lake trout population in Yellowstone Lake are positively impacting cutthroat populations.  The answer may surprise you.      Paul is a contributing...

Our destination is the Clark Fork of the Columbia River with expert fly-fishing guide, Andy Simon, Grizzley Hackle Fly Shop, Missoula, Montana.  Once known as the world’s largest superfund site, the Clark Fork now is one of the greatest conversation recovery stories in fly fishing, offering some of the best dry fly fishing in the West.    Andy gives a great overview of the best sections of the Clark Fork, the prime time of year to fish, and how to break down this big river into fishable...

Our destination is the unspoiled Spatsizi Wilderness Park in northern British Columbia with Jake Daly, seasoned fly-fishing expert and manager of Spatsizi River Outfitters.  Roadless and uninhabited, Spatsizi is two million acres of wild, rugged and remote wilderness unchanged by man, offering some of the best fly fishing on the planet.   A native BC-er, Jake shares his adventures of double-digit bull trout, bears wrestling in boats, the largest manhunt in BC history, and how the Collingwood...

Our destination is the Border Brule River in Northern Wisconsin with 50-year veteran of the industry, Bill Sherer, owner of We Tie It Fly Shop in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin.  Only 45 miles from Lake Superior, the Border Brule offers outstanding wild brook and brown trout fly fishing, abundant public access, and easy wading in relative solitude.    Bill is a recognized authority on trout and musky fly fishing and holds a World Line Class Record for Muskie, Walleye, and several saltwater...

Our destination is the North Island of New Zealand with backcountry fly fishing guide and YouTuber, Alex Waller, Trippin on Trout, Taupo, NZ.  While the South Island often steals the spotlight, the North Island produces Disneyland-sized trout and more rivers than you could fish in a lifetime. Alex was born in the UK, came to New Zealand for skydiving, and stayed for the fly fishing.  After a sky diving accident that nearly took his arm and leg, Alex made fly fishing, guiding, and documenting...

Our destination is the world-famous White River, Bull Shoals, Arkansas, with 25-year veteran guide and wet fly expert, Davy Wotton, American International School of Fly Fishing.  The White River is an enormous tailwater system with a larger-than-life reputation. Here anglers can tangle with trout dreams are made of. Davy has appeared on numerous TV shows and podcasts, is fly designer, consultant, manufacturer of fly fishing gear, and wet fly expert.   Davy gives a great overview of the White...

Our destination is Indian River Lagoon near the Kennedy Space Center on the Central Florida coast with Captain Frank Catino who gives us the low down on the Indian River, the Banana River, and Mosquito Lagoon.  Stretching over 150 miles, anglers can lose themselves in a sea of mangrove shorelines, shallow grass flats, and numerous islands where great numbers of tarpon, redfish, snook, and speckled trout thrive.   Having fished these waters for 45 years, Frank shares stories of fishing with...

Today our destination is Colorado with trophy trout hunter, Forrest Hobbs.  Forrest grew up in Alaska but lives in Colorado where he has developed a “playbook” for routinely hooking and landing big trout in difficult conditions.   In this episode, Forrest generously unveils his secrets, offering tips on locating and landing multiple trophy trout a day.  You’ll be surprised by his top fly patterns, rod set up, and how he goes deep in ugly places for the big ones.     With host, Steve Haigh ...

Our destination is Northeast Ohio, otherwise known as Steelhead Alley, and the network of rivers and “spate” streams flowing into Lake Erie with expert steelhead guide, Josh McQueen, founder of Fish Ohio Outfitters.   The southern shore of Lake Erie offers some of the finest Steelhead fly fishing in the world where 30-40 fish days are an absolute possibility.  An Ohio native, Josh's lifelong connection to these waters led him from truck driving and construction to his true calling as a...

Our destination is North Sterling Reservoir in Eastern Colorado for probably the most underrated and overlooked of all freshwater fish – Carp!  Our guest is Jeff Wagner, CEO of Mayfly Outdoors, better known for such iconic brands such as Ross, Abel, and Airflow.   North Sterling is a medium sized reservoir loaded with big carp where 40 fish days are not uncommon.   Educated as a biologist, Jeff grew up in Nebraska and shares his journey from Cabelas retail store clerk to CEO of one of the...