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.

Geri Meyer has been guiding the Driftless Area since 2006. She was fascinated by the 13,000 miles of Driftless trout creeks many of which flow through over 5 million acres of public land in Wisconsin. The last ice age left the Driftless Area with fractured limestone and sandstone. Water percolates through this rock into the ground and is filtered, cooled, and given an excellent PH level. The water then comes out as springs and seeps and gives us the incredible and abundant trout fishing there. Listen in to discover the secrets of this one of kind fishery.

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

• Where is the Driftless Area?
• Why is it called the Driftless Area?
• What are most of the streams like?
• What species are the primary targets?
• Are the fish wild or stocked?
• What are the major hatches?
• What dry fly hatch is exciting to fish?
• What sections of Grey Reef are the most productive?
• What flies work best on these spring creeks?
• What strategies do you use to fish these streams?
• Is stealth important in your approach to these fish?
• Do you do more dry fly fishing or nymphing?
• What towns are the favored places to stay when fishing the Driftless Area?

Bruce Chard, a professional guide the Florida Keys, takes us for a ride through the palolo worm hatch. This once a year event will get anyone's adrenaline pounding. Join us to find out where, when and how to fish this incredible event.

Mike Radencich has been tying the classic salmon fly since 1990. These flies are the most beautiful of all fishing flies. They are truly cativating whether fished on big water or proudly framed and displayed. Listen to Mike share over 20 years's experience in both tying and photographing these exquisite flies.

Josh Mead, an Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Guide, has fished the famous rivers of Michigan since he was five years old. Learn about fly fishing the Pere Marquette River where huge Browns, Steelhead and Salmon make their home.

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?

Lee Hartman, a professional guide and conservationist, will take us on a journey through the natural and unnatural history of the Delaware River. Many consider the Delaware the best wild trout fishery east of the Mississippi but it hasn’t been easy to keep it that way. Learn why it’s so important to protect this coldwater fishery and look forward to Lee sharing a few tips along the way about how to be successful fishing this great river.

• What species of fish are native to the Delaware River?
• What part of the Delaware River is the best for trout fishing?
• When is the best time to fish for shad?
• When did the Delaware River become a true trout river?
• Is it best to fish the river from a boat or wading?
• Where do you find the brown trout most often?
• What insect hatches can you expect on the river?
• What is a "Delaware River Fox"?
• What is being done to preserve the river as a world-class trout fishery?

Steve Galletta has a passion for dry fishing and matching the hatch, that's what attracted him to the Bighorn River 10 years ago. A professional guide, Steve will share his secrets about one of the world's best tailwater rivers.

Michele White's home range is South Park, Colorado where she guides out of her fly shop Tumbling Trout. South Park is known for the Dream Stream and Eleven Mile Canyon but there are many other beautiful places to fish. The Mosquito Range, Tarryall Mountains, and the tributaries of the South Fork and Middle Fork of the South Platte River offer engaging brook trout fishing with incredible scenery. Join us to learn more about what South Park has to offer fly fishers.

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

• What do you mean by Subaru-Able venues?
• Are brook trout reallyl trout?
• What types of trout do you find at the higher elevations?
• What is the accessibility to streams like?
• What are the best months to fish South Park?
• What weight and length of rod do you use?
• Do you use Tenkara rods?
• What flies do you use for brookies?
• What is the best approach to small streams?
• What types of casts do you use?
• What are the northern tributaries like?
• How accessible are the tributaries of the Middle Fork of the South Platte?
• What do the tributarties of the South Fork offer the fly fisher?

Beau has fished the waters of Virginia for over 30 years and finds the shad of the Rappahannock River as challenging a fish as any other. Listen to Beau share his tips and techniques for hooking up with one of Virgina's great sport fish.

Al Quattrocchi has been fly fishing for corbina on the southern shores of California for many years. He's obsessed with the fish and the challenge to catch them. Some say it's one of the hardest fish to catch on the fly, even harder than permit. Join us and learn about this incredible fish and how to hook up with them on the fly.

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

• How were you first introduced to corbina?
• What are the history, characteristics, and size?
• Where are corbina found?
• When is the best time of year to target them?
• What type of habitat do corbina prefer?
• What is their behavior like?
• What do corbina eat?
• What signs do you look for to find them?
• What weight fly rod do you use?
• Do you use floating, intermediate or sinking lines?
• What flies work best for corbina?
• Do you do more sight fishing or blind casting?
• What is the best way to present your fly?
• What are some of the mistakes fly fishers make when casting to corbina?
• What's the best way to land and handle a corbina?

Richard Pilatzke loves bugs especailly those that drop out of sky, trees or weeds. Listen in and learn the best way to fish terrestrials in the Rocky Mountain region.

Devin Olsen takes us on a nice slow ride across a lake to teach us about loch-style fly fishing. This technique has been used by fly fishers in the United Kingdom for decades but there's no reason not to use it anywhere else in the world. Join us to learn how to hook up with some nice trout using this super effective stillwater method.

Landon Mayer has fished and researched many of the best places to catch giant trout. Fishing locations from Alaska to Maine Landon has created the ultimate bucket list of places to fish. Join us and discover what makes these fisheries so special and learn the secrets to catching monster trout.

Christy McReynolds knows how to hook up with monster brown trout on the fly. She’s a lifelong angler and has developed her skills on the South Holston and Watauga Rivers in East Tennessee, where she and her husband Jason run their guide service FlyingSoHo. Join us and learn her secrets to finding, hooking up, and landing these fish of a lifetime.

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

• What is the best time of year for hunting monster browns on streamers?
• Are large brown trout more active at certain times of the day?
• Are browns tolerant of a wide range of water temperatures?
• What are the ideal conditions for brown trout to grow big?
• Are browns more selective than rainbows?
• Is fishing good before or after they spawn?
• What weight rod do you use for larger fish?
• Do you use floating or sinking lines?
• What is your leader and tippet setup?
• What types of streamers do you prefer?
• what color flies do you use for dirty and clear water?
• Where do find large fish holding most often?
• What retrieve methods do you use for streamers?
• What tips can you give on setting the hook and fighting large fish?