April Vokey

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.
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.
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.
Mastering hackle techniques can elevate your fly tying game, ensuring your flies are not just visually appealing but also highly effective in attracting those elusive fish.
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.
Fly designs sure have transformed over the last couple decades. That's where tube flies enter the scene, bringing a bunch of advantages along with them.
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.
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.
Johnnie shares how he landed in Montana, the ins and outs of fishing the Madison, streamer fishing, colour changes and more.
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.
How Devin got into competitive fly fishing and how it works. We discuss nymph specifics, lach fishing, history, temperature gradients, and more.
Al and Gretchen share their personal story, Al’s time working for Whiting Farm, hairwing flies, and tips and tricks that will help all levels of fly tiers.