Fly Fishing Consultant Podcast

299 | Muskie - A Life History

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 18:21:44 +0000

This episode contains everything you need to know about muskie except how to catch them. Rob starts us off with news of a fundraiser for fly tier Justin Aldrich and fills us in on his own recent health scare. This episode covers muskie names, classification description, behavior, geographic distribution, feeding, reproduction, and miscellaneous information. Brought to you by Korkers and their new River Ops Boot.

Produced by Freestone Productions

Justin Aldrich GoFundMe

298 |Phil Monahan's Writing & Fishing Career

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 21:29:48 +0000

Phil Monahan is the man behind the Orvis Curtain. I'm not talking about the Insulated Curtains (he isn't hiding behind a curtain during the interview. He also didn't invent this curtain) but the metaphorical curtain of Orvis's online fly fishing content. Phil finally gets his own episode to tell his story after several interviews at The Fly Fishing Show. This episode starts and ends with crazy stories from Alaska.

Produced by Jason Reif

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297 | Lindsay Agness

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 19:13:41 +0000

This episode is full of stories of fishing, giving back, and teaching others to fly fish. Lindsay Agness is the Vice President for Diversity Initiative for New York State Trout Unlimited and a part-time fly-fishing guide. Additionally, Lindsay and her husband Dave run a fly fishing school for wounded veterans. Additionally, Lindsay volunteers and teaches for Casting for Recovery. She is a pioneer in recruiting more women to pick up a fly rod.

Lindsay Agness

Produced by Jason Reif

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296 | Russia With Justin Miller | Kola Peninsula & Kamchatka

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 15:13:39 +0000

Justin Miller has traveled the globe guiding and learning the The Fly Shop's international destinations. He has guided the Kamchatka Peninsula every season since 2008, fishing the world with a spey rod, for every sea run fish he can find. Justin joins Rob to tell stories about fishing in Russia, salmon, steelhead, vodka, 'meat' and potatoes and what you should bring for your Russian guides.

Produced by Jason Reif

Brought to you by Sea Run Cases

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295 | Gangler's North Seal River Lodge

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 15:53:27 +0000

Ken Gangler owns and operates Gangler's North Seal River Lodge in northern Manitoba. In this episode we learn about this fly in fishery and ecotourism operation below Canada's Arctic Circle and the Canadian Grand Slam. Opportunities for northern pike, walleye, lake trout, and grayling are all around. Learn about the fishery, the differences in techniques for each species, and what makes fishing this ecosystem so unique. Don't forget to wear sunscreen.

Produced by Freestone Productions

Gangler's North Seal River Lodge

294 | Very Big Fish With Chris Campo

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 18:06:31 +0000

Chris Campo catches BIG fish in and around Washington D.C. and we are going to learn how he does it. Chris Campo is a Virginia Commonwealth University graduate with a major in environmental studies with a minor in biology. He is a District angling ambassador, and a Fish and Wildlife Biologist for the Fisheries and Wildlife Division in Department of Energy & Environment for Washington DC. Chris stopped by the back porch for a conversation about who he is and how he catches big fish in local waters. Your take aways from this episode should be to pack light and keep a journal or logbook.

Produced by Freestone Productions

Brought to you by Korkers

Episode notes and links

293 | Less Is More With Justin Schiavone

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 20:35:34 +0000

The first episode of 2021 takes us to Colorado. We catch up with Justin Schiavone at the base of Pikes Peak. Justin an accomplished angler that has simplified his fly fishing equipment after several years in Colorado. You will hear about the select few fly patterns chosen and the rods used to throw them. Justin talks about his new passion for old automatic reels and his thoughts on crowded streams. RIP Ocelot cat.

Produced by Jason Reif of Freestone Prouctions

Links and notes from this episode.

292 | That Episode Of 'The Crown' With Dominic Witherow

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 18:06:31 +0000

Dominic Witherow was irked by the gauche portrayal of fly fishing in the season opener of The Crown. He wrote a letter to the paper stating his opinions as an angler and royalist with regards to the inaccuracies of fly fishing in such a detail oriented program. The story went viral. Rob tracked Dominic down and arranged for a brief discussion on English fly fishing, pub culture, the Royal Family, and bottomless fizzy drinks.

Thomas Turner provided the fishing equipment used in this episode of The Crown.

Produced by Jason Reif

Brought to you by Solostove

291 | Spring Creeks & Trout In Penn's Woods

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 14:03:54 +0000

Rob recounts his day in search of trout in Pennsylvania. He recently re-read Howell Rainen's Fly Fishing Through A Midlife Crisis and was inspired to spend more time in search trout. The day starts off on the historic Falling Springs, shore lunch on the Letort, and ends on the Yellow Breeches. These are streams Rob and his fishing buddy Tom fished in their youth of decades past. Video and images from the road trip are here.

Produced by Producer Jason

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The Guys On The Bench Instagram

Bacon Fly Tying Instructions

290 | Iceland With Kristján Páll Rafnsson

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 21:35:37 +0000

Rob calls up Iceland's Kristján Páll Rafnsson in this episode. First we catch up with Luke and Dan somewhere along the gulf coast. Kristján started off camping and fishing as a kid and is now the chief executive officer at Fishpartner. He explains why this bucket list destination boasts twenty pound trout and canyon dwelling salmon. In a land of wild fish there is always a new place to discover which is why you don't encounter too many Icelanders on your local stream.

Produced by Jason Reif

Brought to you by Hatch Outdoors

290 | End Of Year Gear Guide | Rob's Favorite Things 2020

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 21:32:27 +0000

Thankfully the year 2020 is almost over. Things got off to a wobbly start with a global pandemic and a late start to the shad run are ending not much differently. The season started late but was surprisingly busy and is now winding down. Rob curated a list of the things he relies on when fishing for fun or guiding and teaching. Oprah isn't the only one with a list of favorite things. You may find some gift ideas. Contact Rob if you have questions about anything mentioned in this episode.

Produced by Jason Reif

289 | Joseph Evans' IdaFly

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 22:27:13 +0000

College student Joseph Evans lives to fly fish. He wants to live a life of traveling, fishing, and filming. Joseph attends the University of Montana and works for Henry's Fork Angler during the summer. This episode is full of stories of fishing western rivers and stillwaters from someone that has the fishing stories of an old timer despite his young age. Joseph uses a variety of modern media to share his adventures on IdaFly.

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Produced by Jason Reif

Deede Snowhite Death Notice

289 | Joseph Evans' IdaFly

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 22:27:12 +0000

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Produced by Jason Reif

Deede Snowhite Death Notice

288 | Redfish | A Life History

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 01:01:04 +0000

Redfish, red drum, channel bass, or bull red. These are some of the names given to this fish depending on where you live. You will learn everything you need to know about redfish except how to catch them. Rob covers everything about these fish from new vocabulary terms, taxonomic classification, physical description, geographic distribution, feeding, and reproduction. This is the most comprehensive podcast on this species. Please contact Rob for sources.

Brought to you by Traeger Grills.

Produced by Freestone Productions

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287 | Mark Hopley's Fly Fishing 97 Podcast

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 19:36:44 +0000

Rob was a recent guest on Mark Hopley's Fly Fishing 97 Podcast. Now it is Mark's turn in the hot seat. He describes how his earlier life in radio influenced him to start his own podcast. We learn how the geography of British Columbia influences his fishing and what is needed to fish the surrounding still waters.

This episode is brought to you by Solo Stove

Produced by Jason Reif

286 | The NYMPH Podcast With Art Noglak

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Mon, 19 Oct 2020 17:55:41 +0000

The latest interview with Art Noglak is all about nymphs. Art considers the fly the least important part of nymph fishing for trout. First we catch up with Luke and Dan on their #FishAllFifty road trip and then the big interview. Art discusses his favorite patterns to fish, what goes into tying nymphs, and how and where to fish them. Lots of information in this episode. Just fish a Pat's Rubber Legs.

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Produced by Jason Reif.

285 | Matt Smythe Describes Alaska

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 22:41:03 +0000

Matt Smythe is a fascinating individual. A veteran, father, poet, hunter, angler, and ski bum. Writer's choose their words carefully whether spoken penned with ink on paper. Rob chose Matt to tell us in his own words why Alaska is such an important place. Listen as Matt describes the woods, bears, and vast landscapes from his his second trip to the 49th state. What exactly is Grayling Baseball? Listeners will also hear from Kayla Roys about the current status of the roadless rules in the Tongass.

Produced by Jason Reif

283 | Grayling | A Life History

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 20:37:43 +0000

Rob continues his series of life histories of game fish. This iteration is all about grayling Thymallus thymallus and arctic grayling Thymallus arcticus. You will learn about grayling taxonomy, history, physical description, geographic distribution, diet, reproduction, economic importance, and how we are continuing to destroy their environment. This is the most compressive grayling podcast available.

Produced by Jason Reif

Grayling Society

282 | Luke & Dan's Gap Year Fishing Across America

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 14:30:31 +0000

Luke Konson and Daniel Balserak were unable to attend their first year of college due to the Covid pandemic. They are taking a gap year to catch the state fish of every state in the country in lieu of lectures and football games. Luke and Dan decided to spend the next year living out of a mini van while on an epic road trip. Rob catches up with the guys while they spend the night in Niagra, NY. Please contact them if you can do to help them in their journey. We will catch up with them in a few months.

Luke Konson Instagram

Go Fund Me for Luke & Dan

Bangor Daily News Article

List of state fish

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Produced by Jason Reif

281 | THE Terrestrial Podcast with Art Noglak

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 13:24:50 +0000

Terrestrials are land based organisms that inadvertently end up in the water and are eaten by trout. This episode is dedicated to fishing terrestrial patterns to fool trout. Art Noglak continues his conversations with Rob on the podcast this week to discuss all things terrestrials. Listen as this trout bum describes one of the most effective methods to catch late season trout from western rivers to eastern streams. The must have patterns, how to tie them, where to fish them, and what gear to pack. The podcast ends with a conversation about cheese.

Produced by Jason Reif

Brought to you by Solo Stove

280 | Svend Diesel

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Thu, 10 Sep 2020 22:26:34 +0000

"Svend Diesel" is the nom de bobine of Erik Svendsen. For the past few years Svend Diesel has been tying flies and sharing his work on social media. His creativity, dedication, passion, and humor are on display for thousands of Instagram followers on a regular basis. Rob and Erik discuss fly fishing, fly tying, Traegering, social media, and more in this early Sunday morning conversation.

Brought to you by Traeger

Produced by Jason Reif

Armadillo Egg Recipe

#UtahGetMeTwo

279 | Ryan Gouldsbarry of Risen Fly

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 18:45:56 +0000

Ryan Gouldsbarry owns the only independent fly shop selling its own brand of equipment. Risen Fly is based in Beaver Falls, Pa and offers a wide selection of budget friendly gear. You can purchase a rod outfit through a deposit program. Rob wanted to hear more about Ryan's story and how he started his company. We'll hear about Ryan's college nickname, where his rods are field tested, 50,000 flies in a single purchase, and regional ketchup rules.

Rob suggests the target species kits for novice anglers making their first rod purchase.

Produced by Jason Reif

278 | For The Angler Picking Up A Fly Rod For The First Time

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:04:14 +0000

This episode is for the novice anglers picking up fly rods for the first time. Fly fishing has become an outlet for those seeking solace along a quiet stretch of water during the pandemic.

Rob breaks down everything he thinks you should know about a fly rod, how to use it, and the terminology involved. Once you get the basics down of rod anatomy is time to learn how to use the rod to its fullest potential, the flies you will cast, and how to work those flies. Use half the strength you think you need to cast a rod. Less is more. Have fun, don't get discouraged, de-barb your hooks, and never shake your rod when the fly is tangled on the tip.

Produced by Jason Reif

Brought to you by Solo Stove

277 | THE Bass Fly Podcast With Art Noglak

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Mon, 17 Aug 2020 18:42:46 +0000

Art Noglak joins Rob to discuss all things bass flies and how to fish them. Art grew up in Cleveland where he learned to chase sallies in the bays of Lake Erie. He now resides in Northern Virginia and chases largies along the Potomac. He manages the Orvis Company store up the street from his house. We'll learn all things Art's thoughts on bass fly tying materials, presentation, sink tips, how a bass fly should move in the water, and how to properly hold a bass out of water.

Produced by Jason Reif

Biology of Largemouth Bass Podcast

Biology of Smallmouth Bass Podcast

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276 | Fly Fishing Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 14:47:22 +0000

Wrightsville Beach is a barrier island off the coast of North Carolina. The island is four miles long with Masonboro inlet on the south end and Mason Inlet on the northern end. The island is severn feet above sea level at its highest and there is sand everywhere. Rob walked the entire island with an eight weight rod looking for the best fishing locations during the day and night. Listen as he breaks down the fishiest locations, where to eat, how to keep sand out of your house, and where to load up on some local bacon. Rob did the hard work so you don't have to.

Produced by Freestone Productions

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275 | Road Trip To Ohio

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 22:20:54 +0000

Rob and the family drove to Columbus, Ohio to visit his inlaws over the July 4 holiday weekend. Everyone wore masks in the house and they didn't entertain anyone else. This was a short visit. Rob talks about the heat wave, boarded up downtown businesses, water levels, and tacos in this short episode.

Produced by Jason Reif

274 | Coastal North Carolina With Allen Cain

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 01:12:22 +0000

Captain Allen Cain joins Rob to discuss all things fly fishing coastal North Carolina around Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. This episode has it all. The gear you need, the seasons to fish, the types of flies used, and to always expect a bigger fish out there. The show ends with information on where Rob should fish and eat while on vacation.

Produced by Jason Reif

Brought To You By Traeger

Armadillo Egg Recipe

274 | Coastal North Carolina With Allen Cain

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 01:12:21 +0000

Produced by Jason Reif

Brought To You By Traeger

Armadillo Egg Recipe

274 | Coastal North Carolina With Allen Cain

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 01:12:20 +0000

Produced by Jason Reif

Brought To You By Traeger

Armadillo Egg Recipe

274 | Coastal North Carolina With Allen Cain

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 01:12:19 +0000

Produced by Jason Reif

Brought To You By Traeger

Armadillo Egg Recipe

274 | Coastal North Carolina With Allen Cain

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 01:12:19 +0000

Produced by Jason Reif

Brought To You By Traeger

Armadillo Egg Recipe

274 | Coastal North Carolina With Allen Cain

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 01:12:18 +0000

Produced by Jason Reif

Brought To You By Traeger

Armadillo Egg Recipe

274 | Coastal North Carolina With Allen Cain

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 01:12:17 +0000

Produced by Jason Reif

Brought To You By Traeger

Armadillo Egg Recipe

273 | Fishing Against Tides & Weather

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Sun, 28 Jun 2020 20:23:21 +0000

Tides are predictable. You can download an app to your phone to get tides anywhere in the world. Predicting when the best time to fish around tides is a bit tricky. Throw in wind, low pressure systems, precipitation and below freezing temperatures and choosing the best time to fish gets more difficult. Listen as Rob describes how to choose the best time of day to fish for fun or with clients and why starting at first light isn't always the best option.

Produced by Jason Reif

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272 | Crazy Snakehead Weekend(s)

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 23:57:07 +0000

This was supposed to be about a single weekend of crazy snakehead fishing. That all changed when Rob floated the Rappahannock River and encountered more snakehead insanity. This episode is about the magic of the Snowhite damsel, the resiliency of snakehead, being at the right place at the right time, carrying flies that you didn't think you would need, and a new boat. Parts of this episode were recorded using iPhone video and voice memo.

This episode is brought to you by Buff.

Produced by Freestone Productions.

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271 | THE Streamer Episode With Art Noglak

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Sun, 31 May 2020 21:00:11 +0000

Rob says that a majority of modern trout streamers are Rube Goldberg machines on the end of your line, he also only fishes a streamer pattern for trout. Will Art convince him to change his mind and ways?

This is THE episode on streamers. Everything you wanted to know, need to know, and didn't know you needed to know. Art Noglak is the manager of the Orvis Company Store in Arlington, Virginia. Rob has a list of questions from the history of streamers to the materials used to tie them, and how to fish them. You'll learn about the Dip & Wiggle, why you should de-barb your hooks, and why you should use more guinnea fowl feathers when tying.

Produced by Jason Reif

270 | Stephen Sautner

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Mon, 18 May 2020 19:57:24 +0000

In this episode we'll learn about Stephen Sautner's life in the outdoors and how his adventures make it to print. Stephen has traversed the globe with a rod in his luggage. Stephen is a story teller. His observations and experiences are put to paper in news paper articles and books. You will hear stories about blue lining New Jersey's native brook trout streams to dodging penguins in search of Falkland Island mullet.

Stephen Sautner

Produced by Jason Reif

269 | Brett McCrae - Wild Fish Doing Wild Things

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Thu, 07 May 2020 18:34:18 +0000

Brett McCrae is an accomplished angler. He has guided steelhead on Great Lake tributaries and the trout rivers and streams of Wyoming. He chases Mexican tarpon when he isn't casting a fly outside the Washington D.C. metropolitan area.

You may have seen Brett in the Fly Fishing Film Tour movie Off The Grid . We will hear stories from Brett's guiding career, travel, and more. He has the definitive answer on how to tie in your intruder hook and the only two patterns you need for western hopper fishing.

Produced by Freestone Productions

268 | Langdon Cook | Fly Fishing & Foraging Seattle, Washington

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 20:10:20 +0000

Langdon Cook is a Seattle based writer, instructor, and lecturer on wild foods and the outdoors. This is Langdon's second interview with Rob. This episode is all about fly fishing and foraging in urban Seattle. May this serve as an inspiration for you to gather your own food during this strange time. Langdon discusses the types of salmon to catch and which species are available and when. The second half of the discussion is all about foraging for plants from ferns to huckleberries.

More information about Langdon and where to purchase his books

Produced by Jason Reif

Cover photo credit Taichi Kitamura

267 | Author Mark Kurlansky's New Salmon Book

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 18:51:31 +0000

This episode features author Mark Kurlansky. Rob is a huge fan of Mark's and this may be the highlight of his quarantine.

Mark describes his latest book, Salmon: A Fish, The Earth, and the History of Their Common Fate, as his most important environmental writing yet. You may learn more in the last segment of this interview than you have in any other salmon podcast to date.

Be sure to read his other works. Trust Rob on this.

Mark Kurlansky

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267 | Author Mark Kurlansky's New Salmon Book

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 18:51:30 +0000

This episode features author Mark Kurlansky. Rob is a huge fan of Mark's and this may be the highlight of his quarantine.

Be sure to read his other works. Trust Rob on this.

Mark Kurlansky

Patagonia Books

Produced by Freestone Productions

266 | THE Dry Fly Episode With Art Noglak

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 17:30:49 +0000

Art Noglak is the manager of Orvis Arlington and the President of Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders . He is currently stuck at home with his wife, Bunny. In this episode Rob and Art discuss quarantine life and fishing dry flies. They will cover everything from selectivity of trout to dry fly myths, matching hatches, favorite patterns, working in a fly shop, and some most excellent tangents. This was recorded after a quarantine happy hour and during an extended happy hour. You'll have to wait until the end to find out Art's A list celebrity relative. We hope you enjoy this extra long episode.

Produced by Jason Reif

265 | Small Stream Quarantine With Producer Jason

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 13:53:37 +0000

Rob checks in with Producer Jason to discuss life in quarantine. They talk about local small stream day trip options around Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. These small streams are where Jason can escape for some peace and quiet. The sights, the sounds, the smells of a small mountain stream are all covered.

Produced by Jason Reif and Ned Reyerson

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264 | The Moon & Tides

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 21:12:43 +0000

Rob breaks down how The Moon effects tides in this part one episode of how tides effect fishing. You will learn about the Moon, types of moons, and types of tides.

Rob breaks down how weather and geography effect tides. Different tidal zones will be described to include what organisms live there and what flies you might want to include in your fly box. Lastly, you will hear about some strange misconceptions about the moon.

Produced by Jason Reif

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263 | Francis Goes To The Amazon

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 20:06:54 +0000

Scott Key (Rob calls him 'Francis') searches out wild fish in his free time. Native and wild fish are more preferable. In early 2020 Francis went to the heart of the Brazilian Amazon in search of peacock bass.

This week we learn how easy it is to the Amazon, what gear to pack, the food you might expect to eat, the fish you will chase, and the gear you will break.

Recorded 3.4.2020

Produced by Jason Reif

Francis's Instagram

Matt Miles

262 | Favorite Fly Tying Materials For Shad Flies

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 23:44:52 +0000

Rob breaks down the materials used in his favorite shad flies. These are the preferred materials from over 20 years of shad fishing and guiding. Rob starts with hooks and weights to body material, tail material, natural versus synthetic and where to purchase these materials.

Visit Rob's Youtube channel to see him explain the differences in each material and why he chooses them for specific flies.

Produced by Jason Reif

261 | Paul Dixon - Montauk to Mangroves

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 21:58:20 +0000

Rob met Paul Dixon in December 1999 when he started a seasonal job at Grand Slam Outfitters at The Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo, Florida In 1999. Twenty years later they catch up to discuss Paul's life in New York and Florida, his development of flats fishing off Montauk, and all of the people he has fished with along the way.

Produced by Jason Reif

Paul Dixon Instagram

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260 | Ryan Hudson Calls Out BroStaff Brand Ambassadors & How To Respect Redds

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 19:44:42 +0000

Ryan Hudson is a fly fishing guide based in Daniel, Wyoming and owns Wyoming Fishing Company. Ryan wrote an opinion article in SweetwaterNow in 2018 titled Fly Fishing "Brand Ambassadors" + Social Media – What Might They Be Doing to Your Fishery?

The article calls out a specific angler that broke some laws while fishing for trophy trout and ended up on the cover of American Angler Magazine. Furthermore, the article discusses the responsibility the angler, his sponsors, and the magazine have in protecting our resources and how far someone should go for their hero shot.

Rob and Ryan discuss the article, the dangers of fishing for spawning fish, social media influencers, his guiding business, remote travel, and those that lived in Wyoming thousands of years ago.

Produced by Jason Reif

259 | Eduardo Garcia | Chef, Angler, Survivor

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 16:48:43 +0000

Rob first learned about Eduardo Garcia from the Today Show in December 2019. Despite a traumatic injury and cancer diagnosis, Eduardo lives a life of adventure (hunting, fishing, cooking, cycling, and much more) based in Montana. We'll head to Montana in this episode to hear Eduardo's story, his life as a chef and angler, and role model.

Rob can't wait for Eduardo and Becca to visit DC so he can take them fishing and share a home cooked meal with them.

Produced by Jason Reif

Brought to you by Eduardo Garcia and MontanaMex.

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258 | Josh Mills Is The Man From Spokane

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 21:00:33 +0000

Josh Mills is a passionate steelhead angler, fly tier, hunter, and most recently he has become a fundraiser for charity. We check in with Josh at his home in Spokane, Washington. In this episode we'll hear about issues with Washington steelhead, what to do with shad in the PNW, man eating stoneflies, and some nicknames for Spokane.

Mills Fly and Brian Chou Instagram

This episode is brought to you by Korkers and produced by Freestone Productions

Wild Steelhead Coalition

Yellow Dog Community and Conservation Foundation (YDCCF)

Bert Kreischer: The Undergraduate

Rob's Shad Flies For Sale

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257 | Justin Schiavone's Colorado Trout

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 21:10:42 +0000

Rob catches up with Justin Schiavone. Justin has lived in Colorado for the past five years after moving from Northern Virginia. In this episode we'll hear observations and thoughts on fly fishing in Colorado now that Justin has settled in. Cast and blast, landlocked salmon, stillwater trout, what to bring with you on a Colorado trip, and people fishing for likes are all covered in this episode.

Produced by Jason Reif

Brought to you by Hatch Outdoors

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256 | Maine Fishing Adventures With Kevin McKay

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 16:06:25 +0000

Rob has fished across the Salmon River from Kevin for several years without formally meeting. Rob finally gets a chance to talk to Kevin about his life in Maine. They discuss all things remote UPS deliveries, the variety of fish species available, where Kevin fishes outside Maine, the sound a popper makes, and much more.

Produced by Jason Reif

Maine Fly Fish

256 | Maine Fishing Adventures With Kevin McKay

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 16:06:22 +0000

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Maine Fly Fish

255 | Erie, Pennsylvania Christmas Steelhead

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 17:27:04 +0000

Rob drives to Lake Erie in Pennsylvania in search of steelhead. This is his first time fishing for Pennsylvania steelhead. Rob's plan was to enjoy solitude on the roads and streams while everyone else was busy with Christmas. The two famous tributaries are Elk Creek and Walnut Creek. You will hear some differences between streams during a low water stage.

Produced by Jason Reif

254 | Matt Supinski

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Sat, 21 Dec 2019 17:37:04 +0000

Rob met up with Matt at the Georgetown Inn in Washington, D.C. to record this episode. Matt is the owner of Gray Drake Lodge where he authors books and articles and guides for migratory and non-migratory fish species year-round. In this episode you will hear about the first rod over the shoulder pose, geologic time with regards to evolution of salmonids, geology an geography of Michigan, and so much more. You may want to take notes.

Produced by Jason Reif

253 | Pete Kutzer - Orvis Casting & Travel

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 17:34:10 +0000

Rob bumped into Pete Kutzer at the bar in Tailwater's Lodge in Altmar, New York last month. They scheduled a time to sit down in a quiet corner of the hotel to discuss Peter's life in travel, fishing, and being tall. Pete is THE Orvis casting instructor and a not often enough regular on the Orvis Fly Fishing Podcast. He was in town for a two-handed rod steelhead fishing class.

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252 | Salmon River New York Steelhead 2019

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Sun, 01 Dec 2019 17:26:27 +0000

Join Rob, Thomas, and Producer Jason as they swing flies for steelhead on New York's Salmon River.

A massive cold front descends upon the east coast during the first full day of fishing. You will learn about different techniques used for targeting Great Lakes steelhead, how fly varieties and colors may or may not matter, the effects of changing weather patterns and how alternating water levels effect catching fish. Is Rob prepared for the cold? What flies worked better than others? When is too early to get up to claim a spot on the river? All this and more in this episode brought to you by Hatch Outdoors.

Produced by Jason Reif

251 | Producer Jason & Thomas Perkins

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 17:47:21 +0000

Recorded live At The Trestle Pool Lodge on November 11, 2019. This is your chance to get to know Thomas and Jason who is the producer of this and other podcasts. We had an amazing day of brown trout and steelhead fishing in the snow. Now it is time to restock the fly boxes at the round table over some whiskey and beers. We discuss all things from fly tying, sandwiches, family, cats and fly tying materials, and Jason's thoughts on pickles.

Produced By Jason Reif

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250 | Abbie Schuster's Martha's Vineyard

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 22:57:33 +0000

The year was 2010 and Rob and his wife went to Martha's Vineyard for a concert. While there Rob tried to catch a fish. Any kind of fish. He failed. Rob called up Abbie Schuster to gain more information on the Vineyard in order to prepare himself and podcast listeners for their next trip to the island. You'll learn about Abbie's galavanting lifestyle and the ins and outs of fishing on Martha's Vineyard. This episode is all about stripers, false albies, travel, fly tying, and a few loud trucks driving by.

Produced by Jason Reif

Abbie Schuster

Intro music

249 | Stronghold Part 2 With Guido Rahr

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 18:33:58 +0000

This is part two of the Stronghold podcast featuring Guido Rahr. Guido is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Wild Salmon Center. He is the subject of the book Stronghold by his cousin Tucker Malarkey. Rob and Guido discuss all things salmon and steelhead, conservation, reptiles, and so much more.

Under Mr. Rahr's leadership, Wild Salmon Center has developed scientific research, habitat protection and fisheries improvement projects in dozens of rivers in Japan, the Russian Far East, Alaska, British Columbia and the US Pacific Northwest, raising over $100 million in grants, establishing eight new conservation organizations, and protecting eight million acres of habitat including public lands management designations and eight new large scale habitat reserves on key salmon rivers across the Pacific Rim.

Mr. Rahr earned a BA in English Literature from the University of Oregon and a Masters of Environmental Studies from Yale University.

Produced by Jason Reif

Brought to you by Hatch Outdoors

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248 | Stronghold Part 1 With Author Tucker Malarkey

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Tue, 29 Oct 2019 20:53:08 +0000

Tucker Malarkey is the author of the critically acclaimed and national bestselling novels An Obvious Enchantment and Resurrection. With a career that began at the Washington Post, her love of human culture and wilderness have since taken her all over the world. She now lives with her son in Berkeley, California. Tucker grew up fly fishing, studied Sovietology, and has traveled to Russia numerous times. Stronghold is her first major work of non-fiction.

Stronghold

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247 | Redfish Roadie with Heather & Jen

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 20:05:06 +0000

Episode 247 catches up with Heather Hodson, Jen Ripple and a minivan full of friends and family as they drive across Florida and Louisiana. The ladies are in search of Redfish and will be sharing the down low on fly fishing to pretty much anyone they encounter, even Florida Man. Be sure to follow along on social media.

Produced by Jason Reif

Sponsored by Traeger Grills (link to dry rubs)

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Angie Scott Adventures

246 | The Search For Coho Mojo ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 16:37:26 +0000

This episode follows Rob's quest for lake run coho salmon on New York's Salmon River (SRNY). Rob breaks down the differences from salmon season to steelhead season, observations on crowds, techniques seen on the river, and where he found fish.

Sometimes the first cast is the best one. Its like going to the same sports venue but watching a different sport. The podcast ends with Rob's theory of steelhead being the cuckoo of the fish world.

Produced by Jason Reif

245 | How & What Fish See

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Tue, 08 Oct 2019 18:33:22 +0000

This episode is all about how fish see. Rob has covered other aspects of fish sensory organs and this one focuses (no pun intended) on the eyes. Anglers have debated what color fly or lure to use since fishing began. Modern science allows us to get a better perspective of how fish see based on what they eat, where they feed, how they communicate, and where they live. Use this knowledge to choose your flies, lines, and clothing to catch more fish. This episode is for all anglers.

Produced by Jason Reif of Freestone Productions

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244 | Protecting America's Salmon Forest With Kayla Roys

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Wed, 02 Oct 2019 17:45:06 +0000

Tell Decision Makers: Expanding clear-cut logging of old-growth timber by eliminating the Roadless Rule would harm the people & economy of Southeast Alaska.

Rob interviews Kayla Roys of Trout Unlimited Alaska about the current administration's attempt to allow logging in the Tongass. Kayla hunts, fishes, forages, explores, and lives within the Tongass. You will learn why this delicate ecosystem declared 'wilderness' and 'roadless' requires protection and why Trump's plans as always don't make sense.

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243 | Mac Hodell | Rob's Fly Fishing Mentor

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Thu, 26 Sep 2019 20:50:21 +0000

Mac Hodell is the first person to introduce fly fishing and fly tying to Rob. In this episode Mac discusses his fly fishing filled childhood while growing up in Reston, Virginia through his current home in Colorado. Mac is a problem solver and he utilizes this skill to analyze his surroundings while trout fishing to improve his catch rate. He talks about where to fish when the stream is crowded, his favorite fishing blog, and taking my brother out for Rocky Mountain trout. You'll also hear the story about one of two celebrities that used the f-bomb toward him.

This episode is brought to you by Korkers

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242 | Demystifying Two-Fly Rigs

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 16:54:50 +0000

You might call them a hopper-dropper, clink and dink, western rig, dry-dropper, or two-fly rig. Rob explains the three types of multi-fly rigs he utilizes and how and when to benefit from this method of rigging. He covers materials used, frustrations from tossing more than one fly, patterns used, and more. Rob has a few anecdotes from personal and professional experiences.

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242 | Demystifying Two-Fly Rigs

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 16:54:47 +0000

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241 | Kesley Gallagher Is The SteelieChick

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 18:22:46 +0000

Kesley Gallagher has a passion for chasing fish from Los Angeles to Florida. She holds several International Game Fish Association (IGFA) world records. In this episode we discuss fly fishing the West Coast, Third Coast, and East Coast. You'll learn her preferred gear for each location, what to bring on a fishing trip, turkey sandwich mojo, and why she poses with a fly rod over her shoulder (she also likes cilantro).

Produced by Freestone Productions

240 | Zane Lamprey

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 20:58:07 +0000

Zane Lamprey is a world traveler, comedian, entertainer, and occasional fly angler. Rob invited Zane on the podcast to discuss his TV shows, traveling stories, hangover cures, some fly fishing, and a crazy camping story.

Produced by Freestone Productions

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239 | Glen Blackwood's Great Lakes Fly Fishing Company

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 22:10:41 +0000

Rob met Glen Blackwood at the 2019 Virginia Fly Fishing and Wine Festival and quickly learned he is a wealth of information. This episode is dedicated to Glen's love of fishing and hunting in Michigan, fly fishing history, books, antique gear, and much more. This is an episode for all of the trout anglers.

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238 | Brooks Robinson - Cortland Line Company

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 20:20:26 +0000

The Cortland Line Company aka "Cortland" is a small business with a big name. Cortland has been located in Cortland, NY since 1915. Brooks Robinson from Cortland's Public Relations joins us this week to discuss all things fly lines, use and abuse of lines by product testers, new products, and a story about MacGyvering a stringer while fishing the SRNY.

Produced by Freestone Productions

Brought to you by Traeger

237 | Fishing Structure

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Fri, 02 Aug 2019 17:01:02 +0000

This episode is dedicated to structure. The physical objects in and around water that attract fish. Rob breaks down his favorite types of structure and the dynamics on how to present a fly to fish that should be there. Additionally, Rob discusses the dangers of fishing too close to structure when contemplating if the juice is worth the squeeze. What is the strangest structure you've pulled a fish from?

Produced by Freestone Productions

236 | Chef Tom Colicchio

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 15:01:05 +0000

Rob interviews chef Tom Colicchio. Tom Colicchio is the chef and owner of Crafted Hospitality, judge on Bravo's 'Top Chef', and an avid fly angler. In this episode Tom and Rob discuss Tom's culinary career, oceanic seafood sustainability, places to eat and fish, life as a culinary competition show judge, and off shore fly fishing. We learn Tom's bucket list fishing destination and what you should never put on top of a pizza. Rob did not ask Tom about Okra.

Produced by Jason Reif.

235 | Bass Fly Tying Materials

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 18:52:59 +0000

Rob breaks down what he likes and doesn't like with regards to fly tying materials. Listen as he describes his favorite materials by color and texture, where to purchase them, and the specific flies he ties with each material.

This episode is brought to you by Traeger Grills.

Produced by Jason Reif of Freestone Productions.

234 | Joe Jackson aka Sgt. Bass Fisher

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 16:07:53 +0000

Joe Jackson is a United States Army Veteran. Joe discovered fly fishing and fly tying through Project Healing Waters after a near tragic event. Sgt. Bass Fisher has become a master of fly tying utilizing deer hair to carve everything from hummingbirds to a Razorback hog. In this episode Rob and Joe discuss family life, fly tying, fly tying materials and tools to Joe's background in music.

Project Healing Waters

Produced by Jason Reif

233 | Kiki Galvin | Guide & Volunteer

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Tue, 28 May 2019 18:25:07 +0000

Kiki Galvin has been named as one of six women who are revolutionizing the world of fly fishing by Blue Ridge Outdoors. Kiki is a fly fishing guide, volunteer, mentor, and friend to many anglers. Her free time is spent volunteering for numerous fly fishing organizations. She has been a board member of Project Healing Waters and is the Vice President of the Northern Virginia Chapter of Trout Unlimited.

Rob invited Kiki over to tell her story.

Produced by Jason Reif of Freestone Productions

232 | Dan Davala Discusses Fly Fishing, Paula Deen, And Skateboarding

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Mon, 13 May 2019 18:32:54 +0000

Dan Davala dropped in to the FFC Headquarters for a little Pappy Van Winkle tasting and podcasting by the fire pit. Dan Davala is an Orvis Fly Fishing Travel Specialist. He is the former the Fishing Manager at Orvis Arlington, Virginia and is the founder of the Tidal Potomac Fly Roddders. Dan and his family now reside in Vermont. In this episode we'll learn about Dan's life of fly fishing from the small streams here in Fairfax to exotic and non-exotic locations near and far.

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231 | London & The London Fly Fishing Fair

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Mon, 29 Apr 2019 13:51:39 +0000

Rob explores London on foot in search of historical scientific specimens, sandwiches and curries, and a few pints in historic pubs.

Additionally, Rob attended the London Fly Fishing Fair. You will learn about small flies for clear salmon water, European fly tying techniques, and Slovenian hospitality.

Produced by Freestone Productions

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230 | Fly Fishing The Cotswolds With Andy Grey Part 2

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 13:48:44 +0000

Rob continues his journey through the Cotswolds with fly fishing guide Andy Grey and his dog Stanley for a tour of stillwater fly fishing opportunities outside Oxford in England. Andy offers fly fishing lessons and guided trips for trout, grayling, pike, and carp in the Cotswold and southern regions of the United Kingdom.

Rob encounters blue rainbow trout, giant invasive crayfish, a buzzer hatch, and lots of narrow, winding roads.

Produced by Freestone Productions

Brought to you by Andy Grey Fly Fishing

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229 | Fly Fishing The Cotswolds With Andy Grey Part 1

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 17:06:28 +0000

Rob meets up with fly fishing guide Andy Grey and his dog Stanley for a tour of trout and grayling opportunities outside Oxford in England. Andy offers fly fishing lessons and guided trips for trout, grayling, pike, and carp in the Cotswold and southern regions of the United Kingdom.

Part 1 is a tour of a reservoir and streams with background on the history, physical geography, hatches, fishing techniques, and Rob getting scared by wild pheasants.

Produced by Freestone Productions

Brought to you by Andy Grey Fly Fishing

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228 | Tim Rosenau Talks Faith, Family, And Fly Fishing

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 22:38:01 +0000

Tim Rosenau is currently playing lead guitar, trumpet, and singing background vocals for Grammy Award Winning artist, TOBYMAC. He dropped by the home studio before his gig down the street to discuss faith, family, and fly fishing. As a touring musician Tim gets to see a lot of different cities and as a passionate angler he tries to catch fish in each one. Please subscribe to this podcast.

Produced by Freestone Productions.

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227| Muskie Obsession With Ellis King

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 18:13:27 +0000

Ellis King joins us from Gallipolis, Ohio to discuss the most amazing thirty seconds of your life. Ellis and his crew run River Tactical Flies, tying, designing and selling some of the most effective patterns for midwestern warm and cold water species. They have come up with a single pattern for muskie that can be tied in a variety of colors and is all you need to catch these apex predators. This it the most informative podcast about muskie (or musky) to date.

Produced by Freestone Productions

Brought To You By Korkers

226 | Joe Mahler - Fly Fishing Educator

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 09:35:09 +0000

Joe joins Rob live from his car after a morning of casting instruction. Joe is a fly fishing instructor in southern Florida and chases a myriad of freshwater, saltwater, and non-native species when he isn't illustrating the art of fly fishing. He has a unique approach to teaching fly fishing, has a rod series named after him, and has to deal with lots of creepy crawlies while chasing fish with his unique flies.

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225 | Fish Slime | Everything You Thought You Knew Plus Information You Didn't

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Mon, 11 Mar 2019 18:36:34 +0000

Rob set out to answer some questions about the detrimental effects of handling fish out of water. He didn't exactly find the answers he was looking for but found all sorts of other interesting information about fish 'slime'. You won't find information like this anywhere else. This may not be interesting to all listeners but it is worth your time. Please contact Rob for links to his sources.

Produced by Jason Reif of Freestone Productions

224 | Geeking Out On Bugs With Peter Stitcher | Ascent Fly Fishing

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 19:57:32 +0000

Rob met Peter Stitcher at the Virginia Fly Fishing Show in January 2019. Rob and Peter are both bug geeks with backgrounds in biology. They decided to set up a podcast to geek out on bugs, discuss Peter's humanitarian work, his fishing show, bucket list hatches, and how and when to select bugs for a specific hatch in a specific location. Rob thinks Peter is THE MOST organized dude in the fly fishing industry. Hopefully they get to fish together this summer.

Ascent Fly Fishing

223 | Alice Owsley | Fly Fishing West Yellowstone

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 14:54:29 +0000

Rob and Alice sat down at The Fly Fishing Show in Edison to record Alice's story. Alice grew up in the Midwest and was educated on the East Coast before she moved out West. Alice shares her story with ways to avoid mountain lions, how to cater trips to clients expectations, and how to get started in the industry. We also learn the differences in a married couple's strike indicator habits.

Alice Owlsley

Produced by Jason Reif of Freestone Productions

222 | Wanda Taylor - Chasing Marlin On The Fly

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 15:51:18 +0000

Rob sat down with Wanda Taylor at the 2019 Fly Fishing Show in Edison NJ to listen to and share her story. Wanda Taylor has been a professional guide, fly casting instructor, and author for decades. In this episode we learn about fly fishing for marlin and how to fight a big fish if you aren't a big person. Wanda tells a story about snorkeling with whales and talks about her upcoming trip for Hawaiian tuna.

This episode is brought to you by Ayoba-yo

Produced by Freestone Productions

221 | Edison Fly Fishing Show 2019

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 16:12:06 +0000

Vignettes. Live from The Fly Fishing Show in Edison, NJ. Rob interviews several attendees at the show from nonprofits to entrepreneurs, fly tiers, students, and travelers.

Produced by Jason Reif

220 | Tight Line Nymphs 101 With Joe Bragg

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 20:58:13 +0000

West Virginia's Joe Bragg joins Rob on this episode to break down just exactly what is a tight line nymph. When Joe isn't putting out fires he is tying flies or fishing them. They discuss all things pepperoni rolls, how to avoid friction and drag when tying flies, how to properly hold a rod, and how to fish the right flies correctly.

Brought to you by Fly Shack's Saber Hooks

Produced by Jason Reif of Freestone Productions

219 | 2019 Virginia Fly Fishing And Wine Festival

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Thu, 17 Jan 2019 01:55:04 +0000

Rob interviews friends old and new during the Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival. Snow is in the forecast and no one seems to know how much is going to fall. Rob took a few breaks from tying and talking fishing to walk around and ask a few questions. Please visit Rob's social media for links to his interviewees and for images of the new Hula Girl series of flies. Rob uses the Power Air Fryer Oven.

Produced by Freestone Productions

218 | The Mayfly Project

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 18:02:30 +0000

Mentoring Foster Children Through Fly Fishing.

Rob interviews Jess Westbrook of The Mayfly Project. This not-for profit organization builds relationships with children in foster care through fly fishing and introduces them to their local water ecosystems, with a hope that connecting them to a rewarding hobby will provide an opportunity for foster children to have fun, feel supported, and develop a meaningful connection with the outdoors.

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217 | Fly Fishing Guide Life In Montana With John McKinnie

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Sun, 30 Dec 2018 17:36:04 +0000

Rob catches up with John McKinnie of McKinnie Fly Fishing Outfitters of Montana. Rob and John fished together a few years ago during the spring Potomac shad run. John learned about fly fishing on an eastern tidal river. Now its his turn to talk about where he lives and fishes. They discuss local food, water levels, driving time to local rivers, getting out in the wilderness, and a mischievous elk met on the river.

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216 | Christmas Island With Jonathan Kiley Of Fly Skinz

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Thu, 20 Dec 2018 00:00:21 +0000

Episode 216

Jonathan Kiley (Fly Skinz) recently returned from a trip to Christmas Island. Rob got called Jonathan almost as soon as he returned home. In this adrenaline filled episode we learn all about fly fishing for bonefish, trigger fish, and giant trevally. Jonathan discusses how and what he prepared for his journey which had a 50lb weight limit to his luggage. And yes, that is the real name for a tropical bird.

Produced by Freestone Productions

215 | Greg Liu | Salmon River NY Steelhead Guide

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Sun, 09 Dec 2018 15:31:02 +0000

Rob met up with Salmon River steelhead guide Greg Liu on his recent trip to New York. Greg has guided clients for steelhead for several decades. In this episode we learn about salmon eggs at different stages, how to fish water at different levels, when to be on the move for fish vs. staying in one spot all day. Greg has years of experience under his wader belt and these are just a few of his words of wisdom.

Produced By Freestone Media

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214 | Salmon River New York Steelhead 2018

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 18:54:58 +0000

Rob hosted a group of friends on the Salmon River of New York in November 2018. Listen as they search for lake run fish up and down the river. Rob discusses the methods and techniques used to catch steelhead, camaraderie, fly tying, reading water, and how to boost your spirits with a really good shore lunch. Please visit Rob's Youtube site for the accompanying video.

213 | John Montana Carp

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Mon, 05 Nov 2018 15:47:50 +0000

Rob interviews John Montana Carp. They discuss the development of the Hybrid Carp Fly, how to choose the best fly for your local carp, how to stealthily approach these wary fish, sight casting to sturgeon, and lots more.

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212 | Pumpkin Spice Fishing | Fall Turnover In D.C.

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 17:02:58 +0000

Episode 212. Rob talks about the changing season after a rainy summer. The sights and smells of autumn, tactics for targeting different species, preparing for fall steelhed, and more.

Produced by Freestone Media.

211 | Sam Looper Visits Fairfax

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 13:09:06 +0000

Sam Looper is talented fly tier using multiple techniques to create world class flies for big fish. He was in town recently and dropped in for dinner and to tie some flies. We recorded live during his tying session. In this episode you will learn some of Sam's tying tips for poppers, his favorite brand of tying scissors, and how to use an airbrush system with Copic pens.

Produced by Jason Reif

Sam says this podcast is brought to you by Dry Fly Distilling.

210 | Fly Fishing Cape Cod Part 2

rob@robsnowhite.com (Rob Snowhite) — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 14:09:53 +0000

The second in a two-part series on fly fishing Cape Cod. Rob begins to understand how the physical geography of the Cape dictates water temperatures, winds, currents, and where the fish feed. A visit to the Goose Humomck, amazing potato salad, and a bass pond in Upstate New York.