Joe Humphreys has taught fly fishing for over forty years and still loves to share his insights. Nymphing is one of his favorite approaches; he shares a lifetime's worth of experience on this as well as fishing brush and night fishing on this show.

Aaron Jaspers, loves to fish but doesn't love the crowds. He's been exploring some fisheries that are off the beaten track in Montana where you can catch nice sized fish easily and avoid the crowds. Join us to learn more about some great places to fish.

Sam Johnson, an expert angler, shares his secrets of fly fishing along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia. Discover the best fishing spots across the Blue Ridge Parkway's 217 miles in Virginia and learn about the unique strategies and techniques that make this region a fly fisher's paradise. Whether you're a seasoned angler or new to the sport, Sam's wealth of knowledge and captivating stories will inspire and guide you on your next fishing adventure. Don't miss out on this informative and exciting discussion!

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

• What inspired you to write your books on the Blue Ridge Parkway?
• How did the Parkway come to be?
• Was fishing considered in its design?
• How long is the Blue Ridge Parkway?
• When was constructions started?
• How long did it take to complete?
• Is there camping in the park?
• What time of year would be the best time to visit?
• What different types of water are available to fish?
• What species of fish can you fish for?
• What are some of the major hatches?
• What are your favorite flies for the Parkway waters?
• What is your strategy for fishing the different types of water?
• What are the some of your favorite streams and rivers to fish?
• How does the fishing in Virginia differ from the fishing in North Carolina?

Josh Miller, a professional guide and Fly Fishing Team USA member, has put in the hours to become one of the best Euro nymphing experts working today. Listen in to learn how to choose the right rod, reel, and line. Identify essential fly patterns that work best and get detailed instructions on casting and presenting your flies.

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

• What is Euro nymphing?
• What part do the Czech, Spanish, and French methods play into Euro nymphing?
• What are the situations in which you would choose Euro nymphing over other methods of fly fishing?
• What types of rods can be used?
• What do you consider to be the ideal rod?
• What role does the reel play when Euro nymphing?
• What type of line do you use?
• How do you construct your leaders?
• What types of sighters do you use?
• What are your go-to flies?
• What color beads do you use?
• Are most of your flies attractors, or are you trying to match the hatch?
• How do you present your flies?
• How do you get your flies to spend more time in the right zone?
• What is your "drift sequence"?

Daniel Galhardo founded Tenkara USA in 2009 and has brought the traditional Japanese method of fly-fishing where only a rod, line and fly are used to the US. Tenkara is about fly-fishing simplicity and mountain-stream effectiveness. Eleven to fourteen foot long rods allow anglers to fish mountain streams in a way that is nearly impossible with western fly gear. Listen to learn about the history, philosophy and of course the strategies and techniques of using the Tenkara system.

Davy Wotton is a professional guide on the White River in Arkansas and no doubt one of the top experts on the river. Learn Davy's secrets about hooking up with monster browns in this show.

Euro nymphing may dominate the rivers, but it’s only part of the story. Join Aaron Jasper as he reveals why being a versatile angler makes fly fishing more rewarding—and more productive. From lessons learned over 44 years on the water, to the balance between numbers and trophy fish, to his top five insights from 2025, Aaron shares wisdom that will help you catch more fish and deepen your love of the sport.

What happens when a man who’s fly fished for over fifty years, who’s graduated with a university degree in English, who’s published 19 print-and-paper books on fly-fishing topics with three publishers, decides to spend three years writing his first book of essays about his beloved sport? Can you imagine? Join us to learn how Skip came to write his latest book 500 Trout Streams and hear a few of his favorite stories.

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

• What was the first writing you got published?
• Do you make notes about your fishing trips to use later in your writing?
• Do you have a writing routine, if so what is it?
• What prompted the writing of 500 Trout Streams?
• What kind of research do you do and how long do you spend researching?
• Is there still a market for long-form print pieces?
• Did you really fish 500 trout streams?
• What is your favorite book on fly fishing by another writer?
• What authors do you look to for their writing skills and style?
• Will you be writing more essays in the future?

Steve Born never misses a hex hatch, that's when the big monster trout come out of their lairs and enjoy a feast like no other time of the year. Listen in to hear about this Midwestern treat and how you too can have a night of fly fishing you'll never forget.

Want to pit yourself against a mako shark? Conway Bowman tells us about his special techniques to attract, catch, and release mako sharks on the fly. This exciting new approach allows you to sight cast to Makos, see the take, and enjoy one of the most acrobatic and powerful fights of your life.

Tom, has worked in many capacities at Orvis from retail clerk to lead enthusiast and what’s always been true no matter what his position is that he’s a teacher. Tom has shared more about fly fishing than probably any other person in the sport. We are fortunate to have him again on the show to talk about finding trout. Join us on this show to learn about where to find trout in runs,. pocket water, riffles, and places you never thought to look.

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

• How did you start out on your fly fishing journey?
• How do trout feed?
• How far will a brown trout move in a typical day?
• What are the prime currents to fish?
• What cast do you use to avoid drag?
• What temperatures are optimal for feeding trout?
• How do you approach a new stream?
• When is the best time to fish riffles?
• What are the prime holding areas in runs?
• What type of hydro cusion to trout prefer?
• Where do fish hold in a pool or flat water?
• What is the best way to fish pocket water?
• When trout are not rising what tactics do you use to find fish?
• What matters most fly size, color or presentation?

Jason Randall has done a thorough study of the effect of current on trout, their prey species and presentation. Learn how to deal with vertical layers of current that create drag and the adjustments required to improve nymph fishing success.

Rick Hafele, a retired aquatic biologist, has studied and fished freshwater streams and rivers for over 40 years. He’s an expert on connecting the dots between the natural world of insects and the artificial world of flies. Listen in to learn how to recognize hatches, pick the right flies and be more successful on your favorite trout stream or river.

Baby tarpon are not as small as you might think - 10, 20 or 30 pound fish are always a blast on a fly rod. Join Brian O'Keefe as he shares his expertise in hunting down baby tarpon on the flats of Campeche, Mexico.

Gordon van der Spuy is renowned as one of South Africa's premier fly tiers, and his passion for the craft shines through in every aspect of his work. For Gordon, the function always dictates the form when designing flies. He doesn’t just follow recipes; he reimagines them to create flies that truly perform. Join us for an engaging exploration of Gordon's innovative approach to tying and fishing flies that deliver results.

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

• What inspired you to write “The Feather Mechanic?”
• How did you get started fly fishing and fly tying?
• How did your early fly tying experiences shape your approach to the craft?
• In your book, you emphasize “form follows function”. Can you tell us how you learned about this and how it has affected your fly tying?
• How do you become a “thinking fly tier?”
• How do you approach designing a new pattern?
• How do you approach problem-solving when a fly design doesn't work as expected?
• What is your process for testing the effectiveness of a new fly design?
• Your instructions for tying The Skinny Damsel incorporate many techniques that are used when tying other types of flies. Can you walk us through the steps of tying this fly?
• What is your opinion regarding split thread vs dubbing loop techniques for placing materials? And do you have a particular place for each or do you regard them as interchangeable?
• What common mistakes do fly tyers make, and how can they be avoided?
• What is the domino effect?
• Can you explain the concept of tying small flies on large hooks?
• What are the benefits of using CDC feathers over other types of feathers?
• What role do historical fly-tying techniques play in your modern fly designs?