Podcasts
As the owner of Vancouver's iconic Ruddick's Fly Shop, Kathy has been a cornerstone of the fly-fishing community, combining her passion for the sport with her expertise in teaching fly fishing and casting. In this episode of Anchored, we take a closer look at how Kathy got into fly fishing, and I finally get to pick her brain after decades of curiosity about this amazing woman.
In this episode of Into the Backing, we discuss the advantages of both the single and double handed rod. From swinging flies for steelhead to using them for something as niche as fly fishing for musky, we cover it all in this month’s session.
Tom Rosenbauer is a renowned figure in the fly fishing world, celebrated for his extensive knowledge and passion for the sport. With over 40 years of experience, he has authored numerous best-selling books, including The Orvis Fly-Fishing Guide and The Orvis Guide to Prospecting for Trout.
Dave Hansen grew up immersed in the world of sport fishing at San Clemente Sport Fishing, where his father launched a 70-year career in the industry. In this episode of Anchored, we discuss sea lion predation on fish, the food we eat, and the fishing charter industry back in the day
In this episode of Into the Backing, we tackle a complex and polarizing issue: native fish vs. introduced fish. That phrase has always sounded odd to me, so I figured there must be more to the controversy. We sit down with Bob Mallard from the Native Fish Coalition, writer Kirk Deeter, fluvial geomorphologist Dr. Doug Thompson, and journalist Tom Bie to explore why this divide exists.
In this episode of Anchored, we discuss optics in outdoor marketing, how fly fishing connects us, gate-keeping, fishing in Guyana, and more.
A hot topic around the fly-tying counter, Euro Nymphing is viewed by some as the most effective form of fly fishing, while others argue it’s not fly fishing at all. In this episode, I sit down with Kelly Galloup, George Daniel, and Nick Taransky to hear their thoughts.
Drawing on her long friendship with Norman Maclean, Rebecca McCarthy intertwines personal anecdotes with broader historical insights to reveal the forces that shaped his literary achievements.
In this episode of Anchored, we discuss Rick's upbringing, books, and experience as a digital nomad. We cover everything from fishing BC’s interior, to the invasion of Prussian carp, roadtripping through Mexico and more.
In this episode of Anchored, we discuss some of Quebec’s salmon history, the story of Hooke, launching a clothing company, embracing change, our future, parallels in hunting, and more.
In this episode of Anchored, Andrea and I discuss how she went from student to celebrated fishing artist, the process behind the art on Abel Reels, AI art, theft, and staying true to yourself, and so much more.
In this episode of Anchored, we discuss Dayle’s background and teaching philosophy. We cover his journey from aspiring historian to fly fishing guide, his involvement in various physical activities, and his emphasis on perseverance and positivity in teaching.
