John Dietsch, a stuntman for Brad Pitt and fly fishing coordinator for the film A River Runs Through It,  talks about our connection to the outdoors through the prism of fly fishing and investigates its transformative and healing powers. Join us and explore your connection.

Questions asked and answered during the interview:

• How did you get started in fly fishing movie production?
• Who was your mentor?
• What tasks did you have as Department Head of Fly Fishing for A River Runs Through It?
• Who did the shadowcasting in the film?
• Where did the idea come from for the final fishing scene?
• How did you get the fish to rise for the fly?
• Why were you chosen as Brad Pit's stunt double?
• How did working on this film change your life and what fly fishing means to you?
• How does the river speak to you?

The 2006 Conclave of the Federation of Fly Fishers was held July 27-29 in Bozeman, Montana. Over 100 educational opportunities were presented including classroom presentations, on-stream sessions, and dryland casting instruction. Special live on-the-spot interviews were recorded at the main Conclave venue. Hear what is being accomplished by Project Healing Waters and Family Tyes. Find out how an active club like the Boise Valley Fly Fishers supports FFF. Hear Federation President Peter Van Gytenbeek's summary of the Conclave events.

Lake Champlain may be one of the most diverse fly-fishing waters in North America, and it remains largely underexplored by fly anglers. Professional angler Drew Price breaks down how to target the lake’s incredible mix of species—from explosive bowfin and prehistoric longnose gar to northern pike, bass, carp, freshwater drum, and even salmonids. Drew shares practical strategies on seasonal movement, sight-fishing tactics, fly selection, and reading complex habitat across this massive fishery. If you’re ready to go beyond trout and discover a truly wild, multi-species fly-fishing experience, join us and open your eyes to what Lake Champlain really offers.

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

• Lake Champlain has a long and complex history—can you give us a brief overview of how the lake formed and how glacial forces shaped what we see today?
• What are the major geographic regions or “zones” of Lake Champlain, and how does fishing change as you move between them?
• Lake Champlain experiences strong seasonal changes—ice cover, spring runoff, summer stratification. How do these seasonal cycles impact fish distribution and angling strategy?
• What are the top species that fly fishers are interested in fishing for?
• What are the best seasons and water temperatures for fly fishing smallmouth bass on Lake Champlain?
• Which shallow habitats—bays, weed beds, marshes—produce the most consistent largemouth action?
• Where do pike stage during spring, summer, and fall, and how shallow do they really get?
• Is carp fishing on Champlain primarily a wading game, a boat game, or both?
• Where do bowfin typically hold in Lake Champlain, and what habitats should fly anglers focus on?
• When are gar most visible and accessible to fly anglers on Lake Champlain?
• Are drum a target species or more of an opportunistic catch while carp fishing?
• What fly patterns best match the forage base for landlocked salmon in the lake?
• Given all the species available to a fly fisher what are your recommendations on planning a trip to Lake Champlain?
• If an angler wants to target multiple species what would you suggest?

Learn from Jason Borger techniques for getting to those hard to reach fish and tips on making those perfect casts. He will focus specifically on mending, approach and presentation, and ways to fish the fly to both trout and smallmouth bass.

The Texas Hill Country offers the fly angler more opportunities than can be exhausted in a lifetime! Chris Johnson grew up fly fishing the heart of Texas, and to this day it is still one of his favorite places on the planet. From Guadalupe Bass to Rio Grande Cichlids, the Texas Hill Country has it all! On this podcast, Chris will take you on a quick tour of some of Texas’ most breathtaking rivers. Chris will cover public access points, specific techniques for each river, fly selection, fish species, and will also talk about some of the other species that call the Texas Hill Country home.

Bob Mallard is an authority on brook trout and contributes to many of the conservation efforts that are in place today. Brook trout are native to the Eastern United States and were an important gamefish for early anglers. Listen to this podcast to hear about the history, conservation efforts, fly fishing techniques and where to find brook trout today.

Rene Limeres a professional guide takes you to Kamchatka where there are still more fish than people. It may be the next and last frontier for fly fishers seeking huge trout and salmon. Join Rene and discover what it takes to land the big ones in Russia.

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.

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.

Pudge Kleinkauf, as a professional guide in Alaska, has answered hundreds of questions throughout her career helping rookies move on up the ladder. Join us and get your questions answered that will help you move from rookie to novice to pro.

Award-winning writer Peter Kaminsky in his book, The Catch of a Lifetime presents the moving first-person stories of more than seventy anglers recounting their catch of a lifetime. The stories are from all over the world and from well-known writers, artists, sportspeople, and others who’ve made flyfishing their passion. Join us to hear Peter share these people's most memorable tales.

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

• How did you get started writing?
• What inspired you to write your book The Catch of a Lifetime?
• How did you select the fly fishers and their stories?
• Who were some of the fly fishers you selected?
• What constitutes the catch of a lifetime?
• Were there any stories that deeply resonated with you?
• What was one of your most memorable experiences that you included in the book?
• What were the common themes you used to organize the stories?
• What do you hope readers will take away from these fishing tales?
• What were the challenges you faced while gathering the stories?
• With the popularity of stories presented through video and audio is there still a place for the written word?
• What role does fishing play in environment awareness and conservation?
• What was the most challenging part of writing and compiling The Catch of a Lifetime?
• Can you share a few stories from your book?

Carol's photographs and paintings have not only appeared in most of her husband Skip's 21 fly-fishing and -tying books, but also on the covers and interior pages of such magazines and books as Grey's Sporting Journal, Fly Fisherman, Yale Angler's Journal, American Angler, Fly Fishing & Tying Journal, and America's Favorite Flies. Join us and learn how to take better photographs of the beautiful places you fish, your fishing buddies, fish and of course yourself.

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

• What don't my photos turn out the way I see them?
• What do you recommend for pocket-sized, waterproof, point and shoot camera?
• Can you take good photos with your phone?
• What do you do to protect your camera from water?
• Do you use polarizing or warming filters?
• How to keep from stressing out the fish?
• How can you get a good photo of your fish when you are alone?
• What makes a compelling photograph?
• What time of day makes for the best photographs?
• What is the rule of thirds and how can it make my photos better?
• How can I improve the photos I'm taking?

Mark Giacobba is a professional guide working the largest subtropical wilderness remaining in the United States today, the Everglades National Park. This truly diverse ecosystem ranges from the open prairies of the glades, cypress swamps, freshwater ponds, brackish bays, rivers, creeks, numerous grass flats and an endless maze of mangrove islands that extend all the way to the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Listen in to hear how Mark makes sense of this vast fishery and the incredible fly fishing opportunities available there.

Learn from Capt. Bob Jaspers the secrets of sightfishing the flats of Indian River Lagoon, Mosquito Lagoon and the Banana River's No-Motor-Zone. This area is the premier angling destination for big redfish, spotted sea-trout, and black drum - there's nothing more exciting than sightfishing in shallow water!

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?