Allen McGee specializes in both traditional and progressive soft-hackle flies and fly fishing methods. He pushes the boundaries of these wet flies and knows how to get the most out of this often ignored fly fishing method. Join us and learn how to use the soft-hackle method of fishing to catch more fish.

Join us as we head to the heart of Argentina with expert guide Fabian “Fabi” Anastasio to explore the thrilling world of fly fishing for golden dorado on the Paraná River. With over a decade of experience navigating its shifting sandbars, clear side channels, and explosive currents, Fabi shares his deep insights into the behavior of dorado, the tactics that consistently produce, and what makes the Paraná one of the most dynamic fisheries on the planet. Don’t miss this action-packed episode full of sharp hooks and golden flashes!

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

• What makes the Paraná River such a unique and productive fishery for Golden Dorado?
• How do the river’s hydrology and seasonal flow changes affect dorado behavior and fly fishing success?
• What role do baitfish migrations play in locating active Golden Dorado?
• What makes the Golden Dorado such a prized target for fly fishers compared to other predatory fish?
• Can you describe the differences in fishing approaches between the upper, middle, and lower sections of the river?
• What are the typical water flow patterns throughout the year, and how do they influence fishing tactics?
• What rod and line setups do you recommend for Golden Dorado?
• How do you rig your leaders for abrasion resistance, especially with dorado’s sharp teeth?
• What flies and in what hook size do you recommend for these fish?
• Can you explain the dorado’s hunting tactics and how they work together to ambush baitfish?
• How do you identify productive water when targeting dorado on sandbars versus banks or structure?
• What clues should anglers look for on the surface or shoreline that indicate dorado activity?
• Why are Golden Dorado so hard to hook and keep hooked?
• What are the most common mistakes anglers make when fighting a dorado?

Fabi guides out of three lodges depending on the season: Karandá Lodge, Suindá Lodge, and Pirá Lodge.

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?

When the temperatures drop and most anglers hang up their waders, Jason Randall heads to the river. In this episode Jason reveals how to outsmart winter’s toughest conditions and find trout when the water turns icy. Learn how to locate warmwater seeps, choose the right flies for slow, cold currents, and keep yourself warm, safe, and successful all day long. Discover why winter may just be the most rewarding season to fish — if you know where to look and how to adapt.

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

• Was there a particular experience or observation that made you realize winter trout fishing required a different mindset?
• What exactly triggers the transition from summer to winter lies?
• How does cold water affect a trout’s metabolism and feeding behavior?
• Do trout often move upstream in winter?
• How can anglers identify warm groundwater seeps or springs that attract trout in winter?
• How can fog reveal spring or seep activity. How do you use that to locate fish?
• Do trout behave differently in freestone streams versus spring-fed rivers during cold months?
• What adjustments should anglers make to drift speed, weight, and depth?
• Since trout react more slowly in winter, how should anglers adapt their timing when setting the hook or re-drifting?
• Once you find one, what’s your process for working that area effectively?
• How do you keep your line from freezing up on the rod?
• Can small degrees of warming trigger feeding? How can anglers take advantage of these short windows?
• What are your go-to patterns for the winter months?
• You suggest imitating immature stages of insects. How does that impact fly design and choice?
• How do you keep your fingers functional for knots and handling fish?
• How do you safely land and release trout in freezing conditions without harming the fish?

Rick Hafele has made many nymphing mistakes over the years and also watched others do the same. Sometimes knowing what not to do can make the difference as well. Join us to sort it all out and clean up your nymphing.

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.

Dave moved to Oklahoma for several reasons but the lower Illinois River is one of them where he caught 17 varieties of fish in one day. You won't want to miss this interview of one of fly fishing's most notable figures.

Veteran author, guide, adventurist and chef; Matthew Supinski shares with us the brown trout/Atlantic salmon lineage and the two species remarkable adaptability and resilience. He highlights fly fishing tactics, fly patterns, artistic appreciation, and culinary/foraging opportunities. Join us on this podcast to learn about two of the world’s most intriguing, beautiful and noble fish.

Captain Codty Pierce, a professional fly fishing guide, grew up on the southwest coast of Florida and knows the waters there better than most. His target in the winter when the waters cool are sheepshead also known as convict fish because of their vivid stripes. Sheepshead have developed a reputation that rivals permit, they are hard to catch on a fly but are super exciting because you are sight fishing to tailing fish on shallow oyster beds and can see the take. Join us to learn Codty's techniques for hooking up with these challenging fish.

Questions asked and answered during the interview:

• What is the average size of a sheepshead?
• Where do you find sheepshead?
• What type of water do they inhabit?
• What's the best time of year to catch the larger sheepshead?
• What do they eat?
• What fly patterns work best?
• How should you present your flies to get good takes?

Trapper Badovinac guided professionally on the Missouri River for nine years and authored a book titled ‘Fly Fishing Montana’s Missouri River’. Listen in to learn all you need to know about fly fishing one of America’s great rivers.

Landon Mayer has fished Colorado his whole life and has guided across the state for many years. Listen to this podcast to find out when the best seasons are to fish and how to fish them.

Smallmouth bass aren’t just aggressive they’re strategic. Jake Villwock breaks down how to consistently catch more fish by targeting all three feeding zones: topwater, mid-column, and bottom. He reveals how modern fly design—from foam bugs to articulated baitfish and lifelike crayfish has transformed the game. Whether you’re chasing explosive surface eats or dialing in subsurface tactics, you’ll learn how to fish smarter, adapt faster, and unlock the full potential of smallmouth on the fly.

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

• What first drew you to smallmouth bass on the fly, and what keeps you obsessed with them today?
• What are good weights of fly lines and leaders for both topwater and wet fly fishing for smallmouth?
• What size leader do you use?
• What are the biggest mistakes anglers make when fishing surface flies for bass?
• For anglers new to bass on the fly, what are the top three surface flies they should always carry?
• Your book mentions how modern topwater flies have evolved from bulky deer hair bugs to more refined foam and articulated patterns. What drove that evolution?
• What about a dropper off a popper suspended 18”-24”. What depth of water would that be successful
• What conditions create the perfect topwater smallmouth bite?
• How important is observation when determining what bass are feeding on at the surface—mayflies, frogs, damsels, baitfish, cicadas, and so on?
• What are your favorite retrieves for poppers, sliders, and waking flies?
• Moving into the mid-column zone, can you explain what a “swim fly” really is and why this style has become so effective?
• When fishing mid-column flies, how do you decide between floating, sink-tip, and intermediate lines?
• Crayfish patterns are a major focus in your book. What makes crayfish such an essential forage for bass?
• Do you use a lot of crayfish patterns, and what about sculpin patterns?
• Looking ahead, where do you think smallmouth fly design and tactics are headed over the next decade?

Landon Mayer, a veteran instructor and professional guide, will help you analyze your past mistakes and learn how to adapt to a wide range of fishing conditions. He uses unorthodox solutions for common fly fishing problems but they are all designed to help you catch more fish. Join us and Landon will help you sharpen your skills.

Gary Borger literally wrote the book on designing trout flies so he knows his subject well. Gary's background as a biologist provides him with an approach to designing flies that few fly fishers can claim. Join Gary to find out what makes a fly a successful fly that can catch fish.

Kevin Clegg, a professional guide, has been guiding on the Green River in Utah for over 20 years. His knowledge of this exquisite fishery is deep and wide. Outstanding fly fishing and scenery make this fishery one for your bucket list. Join us as Kevin shares his secrets about this great piece of water.