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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.

Grant Breidenbach walks us through the gear and steps to going ultralight on your next backpacking trip.

I show you the Fly Patch Magnet in todays unboxing video.  The fly patch is a quick an easy way to store your flies while out fishing on the river.   Click here to watch the Fly Patch Video:   If you would like to take a look at the Fly Patch Magnet you can find them on Facebook at Fly Patch Magnets...

Get ready to embark on a fishing adventure in the breathtaking landscapes of Western Canada. Join us in this episode as we welcome Kelly Reaume, one of the Founders of Backcountry Skinz. Brothers, Mike and Kelly are two Ontario natives with an unquenchable passion for fly fishing, who have embraced the alpine lakes and rivers of Calgary and BC as their playground. Together, we explore the joy of reeling in bull trout, the thrill of being the only ones on the river, and the almost mythical allure of untouched wilderness.

I had a chance to test out the Thermo-wade wading staff and share a quick unboxing video below.  Upon first use the staff appears very solid!  I have used some of these types of products in the past and know that durability is the key. I'll check back later this season to let you know how it all worked out...

I listened to Dec Hogan recently on a fly fishing show and wanted to quickly share that here.  Dec breaks down spey lines in a very simple fashion at the link below. Spey Line Clarification with Dec Hogan That link above is from the Reno Fly Fishing Shop Podcast.  I'm excited to listen to more of the episodes from the crew...

In this episode, learn about The Montana Fly Company with Jake Chutz. Show Notes with Jake Chutz on Montana Fly Company. 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)   Sponsors and Podcast Updates   Episode Chapters with Jake Chutz on Montana Fly Company 1:53 - Jake shares an interesting...

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Phil Rowley is back with the ultimate guide to inducing a take in Stillwater! In today's episode, we're diving deep into the unique challenges and techniques of stillwater fishing. We’ll cover rod and hand position, retrieve essentials, and how to use 'the hang' to keep your fly in the strike zone longer. Plus, discover top indicator retrieves, wind drifting techniques,...

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)   Sponsors...