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Anchored Podcast Ep. 293: Brian Gilman on Warriors and Quiet Waters

After 27 years in the Marine Corps, including four combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, Brian Gilman retired in 2020 as Chief of Staff of Marine Forces Special Operations Command. Today, he serves as Executive Director of Warriors & Quiet Waters, a Montana-based nonprofit dedicated to helping veterans find purpose, connection, and healing through the outdoors. In this episode of Anchored, we talk about his journey, the challenges veterans face transitioning to civilian life, and his vision for the future of Warriors & Quiet Waters.
Men's Mental Health in Fly Fishing
Anchored Podcast Ep. 237: Andrew Grillos and Louis Cahill on Men’s Mental Health in Fly Fishing
Throughout this discussion, we share personal stories, insights, and reflections on the unique mental health challenges that men in the fly fishing community often face. From the pressures of maintaining a tough exterior to the stigma surrounding seeking help, we covered a lot of ground.
Salmon Fishing Back East Canada
Anchored Podcast Ep. 236: Charles Gaines on Fly Fishing Writing and the Birth of Paintball
In this episode, we delve deep into the pages of Charles' extraordinary career, exploring his contributions to outdoor literature and the unexpected twist of fate that led to the birth of the worldwide sensation, paintball.
Anchored Podcast Ep. 235: Matt Harris on Fly Fishing the World, Media, and the Fish of a Lifetime
In this episode of the Anchored Podcast, we discuss… everything. From snooty fishing, remote jungle escapades, today’s fishing media, Atlantic salmon in Norway and Russia, even my wedding weekend on the Bulkley ten years ago. We cover it all in this week’s episode and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
Anchored Podcast Ep. 234: Lucy Bowden on Fishing for Everyone in the UK
In this episode, we discuss Lucy's remarkable journey, making silly decisions in our twenties, private land, coaching, stillwater fishing in the UK, and the empowering ethos behind Fishing For Everyone.
Anchored Podcast Ep. 233: Travis Swartz on Being Hank Patterson
Travis Swartz’s character, Hank Patterson, is a self-proclaimed world renowned fly fishing guide and instructor who exudes confidence in scenarios he knows very little about. In this episode, Travis and I discuss his life as an actor and producer before turning to fly fishing humour.
Anchored Podcast Ep. 232: David Zielinski on Cicada Madness
In this episode, I sit down with Dave Zielinski who recently released his book, Cicada Madness. This is the first book dedicated to the patterns, techniques, and more importantly, the science of locating the best hatches of these insects.
Jack Dennis Fly Fishing
Anchored Podcast Ep. 231: Part Two, Jack Dennis on A River Runs Through It, Rookie Anglers, Money and Evolution in Fly Fishing
Part two! Jack and April discuss making money in the fly fishing industry, rookie anglers, the evolution of fly fishing’s accessibility, A River Runs Through It, and more.
Jack Dennis Fly Fishing Bio
Anchored Podcast Ep. 230: Part One, Jack Dennis on the American Sportsman Show, One Fly, and the Royal Humpy Fly
Jack shares how he got his start in the fly-fishing industry, some of the most famous names in the business, his television series, the annual One Fly competition, his renowned Humpy fly, and more.
Jake Jordan Fly Fishing School
Anchored Podcast Ep. 229: Jake Jordan on Big Game Fly Fishing, STH Reels and the World Class Angler
How Jake got his start, fly fishing for tarpon before it became overly popular, fishing for marlin and what makes them special, Mako reels, and more.
A Passion for Steelhead
Anchored Podcast Ep. 228: Dec Hogan on a Passion for Steelhead
Dec discusses fishing in the PNW in the 80’s and 90’s, the introduction of Spey rods and lines to America, the toll certain career paths take, and more.
Anchored Podcast Ep. 227: Johnnie McClure on Fly Fishing the Madison River
Anchored Podcast Ep. 227: Johnnie McClure on Fly Fishing the Madison River
Johnnie shares how he landed in Montana, the ins and outs of fishing the Madison, streamer fishing, colour changes and more.
Catching mako sharks on the fly
Anchored Podcast Ep. 226: Conway Bowman on Staying Young and Fly Fishing for Mako Sharks
Conway shares his adventurous lifestyle, how he became known as THE fly fishing guide for mako sharks, why mako’s may just be the ultimate gamefish and more.