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639 | Troutroutes App Feature Updates and Partnerships with Erik Johnsen – OnX, Fly Shops, #1 Mapping Software
Dave - Welcome to another exciting episode where we dive deep into the Troutroutes app innovations and partnerships. Today, we are thrilled to have Erik Johnsen with us, a passionate fly fisherman who has transformed his love for the sport into a groundbreaking role at Troutroutes.
As we explore the app's acquisition by OnX and its impressive features—from color-coded trout stream maps...
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624 | Finding the Perfect Fishing Sunglasses with Allie Flake and Michael Simboski of Smith Optics – ChromaPop, Sun Valley
Dave - Today, we've got Mike Simboski and Allie Flake from Smith Optics to tell us all about choosing the right glasses for fishing. Hear about the history of Smith Optics, tips for picking the best lenses, and some affordable options. Plus, we'll dive into ChromaPop lenses and discover which glasses are the all-time best sellers.
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617 | Quebec’s Premier Fly Fishing Destinations with Fred Campbell of Hooké – Atlantic Salmon, Conservation
Dave - What happens when life throws you a curveball? Our guest today was a skateboarder living the dream. Then, BAM! A car accident forces him to ditch the board.
Fred Campbell is here to tell us how this plot twist turned Fred into an outdoor guru and the mastermind behind Hooké, one of Canada's hottest outdoor brands. Fred will give us a...
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601 | Drift Boat vs. Raft: Decoding the Best Fly Fishing Experience with Adam Hudson of Blue Line Flies
Dave - Adam Hudson is back on the show to take us into his unlikely boat build out story and how he took on this project and, and what happened, how he finished it up and where he is heading. Next, Adam And I debate the benefits of the drift boat versus the raft. We find out which raft he recently purchased that has a hard floor, and we also get his top streamer patterns from Blue Line. Plus, we're gonna hear what it was like to finally row this boat down the Green River. And whether it passed the test, the Battle of the Boats is finally here.
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In The Bucket #4 | Dano and Darcy on Snowboarding, Fly Fishing, and the Art of Photography
Dave - Brian Niska is back for another big episode of In the Bucket Podcast. This week Dano and Darcy share their history on fly fishing and Snowboarding. Show Notes with Dano Pendygrasse and Darcy Bacha. Hit play below! 👇🏻
Find the show: iTunes | Stitcher | Overcast Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Podcasts Subscribe via RSS (Read the Full Transcript at the bottom of this Blog Post)
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589 | Casting Back in Time: The Art of Bamboo Rodmaking & Traditional Fly Fishing with Ed Few
Dave - Ed Few, a distinguished craftsman of custom bamboo fly rods, shares his extraordinary journey from traditional boatmaking in England to mastering the art of fly fishing with hand-built gear. Delving into the essence of fly fishing's heritage, Ed brings to life the thrill of using bamboo rods, silk lines, and horsehair leaders, all while chasing steelhead in the Great Lakes. Listeners will be transported back in time, learning not just about the meticulous process of creating these traditional tools, but also how they can elevate their own fishing experiences. Ed's stories of craftsmanship, passion, and the pursuit of the perfect catch with historic gear promise to inspire and ignite a curiosity for the timeless art of fly fishing.
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588 | A Guide to Adirondacks Fly Fishing with David Brotzman: Ausable River, TroutRoutes, Van Life
Dave - David Brotzman is here to share his story of how he put together a remote trip into the Adirondacks of New York. Show Notes with David Brotzman on Adirondacks Fly Fishing. Hit play below! 👇🏻 Find the show: iTunes | Stitcher | Overcast Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe via RSS (Read the Full Transcript at the bottom of this Blog Post)
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Have you ever experienced the frustration of a dry fly being swirled up by a fish but not taken? Or struggled to keep your dry fly afloat on the water? Today is your lucky day because Evan Bottcher, owner of the Hungry Trout, will guide us in fly fishing the Ausable with Dry Flies. Evan will give us three important tips...
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584 | A Guide to Backcountry Fly Fishing with McKenna Hulslander – TroutRoutes, Trophy Trout, Outcast Adventures
Dave - In this episode, McKenna Hulslander takes us on a journey through her most recent backcountry fly fishing trip, offering insider tips and thrilling stories from the wild. Show Notes with McKenna Hulslander on Backcountry Fly Fishing. Hit play below! 👇🏻 Find the show: iTunes | Stitcher | Overcast Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe via RSS (Read the Full Transcript at the bottom of this Blog Post)
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As he grasped his grandfather's old fly rod, he couldn't help but feel the weight of legacy in his hands. That's the moment our guest, Zach Pope, credits for sparking a lifelong love affair with fly fishing—a passion that would eventually lead to the creation of the TroutRoutes app. Our conversation casts a line into the evolution of this innovative mapping tool and its role in guiding anglers to the perfect catch. We discuss how the app aids in finding both fish and legal fishing spots, and how it was shaped by early expeditions, personal stories, and a desire to meld tradition with technology.