Beau Beasley unveils the profound journey of veterans healing through fly fishing. Drawing from his book, Healing Waters, we explore heartfelt stories of recovery from the battlefield to the riverbank. Hear how the serenity of casting lines and the camaraderie among veterans nurture both body and soul, offering a powerful testament to the therapeutic wonders of nature. Don't miss this deeply moving episode—where every cast brings a step toward healing.

Just a few of the questions asked and answered during the interview:

• What is the Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing (PHWFF) organization, and how did it come about?
• How has it helped veterans recover from their experience in the service?
• Has there been recognition from physicians that PHWFF can have a positive impact on the lives of participants?
• How did your book Healing Waters come to be?
• What do you hope to accomplish with your book?
• What guidelines did you set for your interviews, and how did you decide to convey their stories?
• How many interviews did you do?
• Did you include all the interviews in your book?
• You chose to honor Brian Mancini at the beginning of your book. Who was Brian?
• Alvin Shell served in Iraq. What can you tell us about Alvin?
• Jessica Callihan was injured when she was very young. How did PHWFF help her?
• Jerry Mirron served with his companion dog in Vietnam. What was his experience?
• How can you learn more if you want to volunteer to help Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing?

Harry Murray has been fly fishing, guiding and teaching others about smallmouth bass most of his life. You'll find his practical approach to finding and hooking up with these exciting fish an enlightening experience. Listen in and learn his secrets.

The Pacific Coast offers fly fishers a wealth of angling opportunities from Alaska to the tip of Baja California. Scott Sadil's recent book Pacific Coast Flies & Fly Fishing covers many of the proven flies to use for trout, salmon, steelhead, and both inshore and bluewater species and how to fish them. Join us to learn about some of these popular fly patterns, their use, and a bit of history about how they came to be.

Just a few of the questions asked and answered during the interview:

• How did your latest book Pacific Coast Flies & Fly Fishing come about?
• Do you primarily "match the hatch"?
• Do you fish with whatever works?
• What makes "Bird's BWO Emerger" work?
• Why does the "Vanilla Bugger" attract fish?
• What does "My Favorite Terrestrial" imitate?
• How did the "Green Butt Muddler" come about?
• Does the "Miracle Fly" really work miracles on steelhead?
• How can you be more productive fishing the surf?
• When do you decide to use the "Bullador" in the salt?
• Where do you use "Squid Me" to get the best results?
• Is the "Trilobite" a good fly for surf perch?

Davy Wotton has caught a lot of big trout in the past 30 years and wet fly fishing in the traditional style is one of the biggest reasons for his success. Listen and find out about Davy's techniques and how to master them.

Chester Allen has been fly fishing for sea-run cutthroat trout for over 15 years. Listen in to hear his secrets and strategies for chasing these beautiful and aggressive feeding cutts, including in-depth information on how to figure the tides, find the best beaches, and how to rig for success.

There's more to Alaskan fly fishing than just salmon - Pudge shares her professional experience as a guide with other exciting species including trout, grayling, char and sheefish.

Seeing trout is a learned skill and Landon Mayer has perfected it. Ed Engle thinks Landon maybe part osprey but I’m sure he’s got some heron in him too, either way, he can see fish and can teach you how to as well. Listen to this podcast and learn how to see more fish on your next trip.

Paul Rose was sight fishing for tailing carp before it was “hip”. He's tackled all the challenges associated with these freshwater bonefish and considers these explorations with his clients the basis for their saltwater training school. Listen in to learn about fly fishing for carp - something you can do almost anywhere in the world.

Jason Booth has guided over 6,000 fly fishers down the Gunnison River over the past 23 years so he knows this river like the back of his hand, maybe better. Join us to learn about the secrets of the Gunnison River in Colorado - where to go and how to fish it.

Colorado professional guide Landon Mayer is well known in the Rockies for putting his clients on to incredible trophy trout. Landon shares tying steps and fishing and rigging tips for several of his signature guide flies for trout and bass. These nymphs, dry flies, and streamers have proven to be effective around the world. Join us and get the lowdown on why these flies work and how you can use them to catch more fish. GoFundMe page for Landon: https://gofund.me/b29b467e

Just a few of the questions asked and answered during the interview:

• How did you get started fly fishing?
• What are the elements of a guide fly?
• What size flies do you typically tie and fish?
• Do you prefer to tie flies for a specific location or general flies that can be used at multiple places?
• In a typical day of fishing, how many different fly patterns do you fish?
• What inspired you to create the Tube Midge?
• Why is the Tube Midge an important fly to have in your box?
• What makes the Trident Tube Midge different from other stillwater midge patterns?
• How do you rig for the Trident Tube Midge, and how do you fish it?
• What was the reason you created Mayer's Mini Leech?
• What colors do you type Mayer's Mini Leech in?
• What makes the Mini Leech Jig Damsel different from other stillwater damsel patterns?
• What are the key elements of the Mini Leech Jig Damsel?
• How did you come up with the Tails Up Trico, and why is it such a deadly pattern?
• What is your most tied fly, and is it the most effective fly in the varied waters and conditions we face in fly fishing?
• Which fly you designed surprised you the most on how successful it was and how popular it became? ...and why?

Rich Strolis, a signature fly tyer for Montana Fly Company, designs and ties flies with a purpose. The toughest fish require a different approach and different flies. Listen in and learn about Rich's unique designs and how to fish them.

Tucked away in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains, the Rio Grande River winds through the breathtaking San Luis Valley—and with it, some of the finest fly fishing you've never heard of. Guide Presley Garcia takes anglers on unforgettable floats in search of wild brown and rainbow trout, surrounded by stunning high-country scenery. Join us as Presley shares his knowledge of this hidden gem, revealing the tactics, timing, and magic that make the Rio Grande a must-fish destination.

• What makes the Rio Grande in Colorado such a special place to fly fish for trout?
• Can you describe the different sections of the Rio Grande that you guide—upper, middle, and lower—and how each one fishes?
• How does the Rio Grande differ from more popular Colorado rivers like the Arkansas or the Gunnison?
• What kind of access is available for DIY anglers, and how important is a boat for covering water?
• Are there areas on the Rio Grande that you can walk and wade fish?
• What’s your favorite season to fish the Rio Grande, and why?
• What are the most significant insect hatches anglers should look out for on the Rio Grande?
• How does the fishing change from spring to fall on the Rio?
• Can you talk about the famous salmonfly hatch—when it happens and how to fish it?
• How do you manage drifts and casting angles when fishing from a raft or drift boat on this river?
• When streamer fishing from a boat, what techniques do you teach your clients for covering structure?
• How do trout position themselves during different flow conditions or times of day?
• What challenges do anglers typically face when fishing the Rio Grande for the first time?
• What’s one of your most memorable days guiding on the Rio Grande?

Paul Marriner shares his 25+ years of experience fly fishing for Atlantic Salmon. Learn his secrets about tactics, flies, casting and playing this classic trophy fish.

Ron Newman has spent 30 years researching virtually anything that could affect the Kamloops rainbow trout and how they act in stillwater. Learn his inside information that will help you to catch more trout in stillwaters.

Pudge Kleinkauf has been fly fishing for arctic grayling for thirty years. As a professional guide she understands these fish and knows what it takes to find and hook up with the trophies. Listen in to hear her secrets to catching these beautiful fish.