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Anchored Podcast Ep. 278: A Beginner’s Guide to Getting Started Fly Fishing
This episode of Anchored is a little different. I recorded it while in steelhead camp this year, and my hope is that you’ll share it with someone in your life who’s thinking about getting into fly fishing but doesn’t know where to start.
Anchored Podcast Ep. 276: Diane Michelin on Painting, Wild Places, and Inspiration
Diane Michelin is a Canadian watercolour artist whose work is deeply rooted in the spirit and subtleties of fly fishing. Born in Montreal, she now lives on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Diane draws inspiration from the landscape, water, wildlife, flies, rods and reels, and the human moments that make up the fly-fishing experience. Over her career, she has built a global presence, with her work housed in private collections, fishing lodges, and museums around the world.
Anchored Podcast Ep. 269: Mikey Wier, From Soulfish to CalTrout
Mikey Wier is a lifelong angler, filmmaker, and conservationist based in California. Raised in the Sierra Nevada foothills, Mikey has spent decades exploring and documenting the wild waters of the American West. A passionate fly fisher and former professional snowboarder, he’s best known for his award-winning fly fishing films, including Soulfish and Fish Eye Films, which helped shape the modern fly-fishing film scene.
Before the First Cast: Essential Tips for Fly Fishing
Stepping up to the water's edge, rod in hand, you feel a rush of anticipation. Yet, there's a common pitfall many anglers face – casting too far, too soon. The truth is, the key to a successful catch often lies much closer to shore than many realize. So, what's the secret?
Anchored Podcast Ep. 262: Ross Purnell of Fly Fisherman Magazine
Ross Purnell is the Editor of Fly Fisherman magazine, a position he has held since 2009. His journey into fly fishing began at age 16 when his mother gifted him a subscription to the magazine, inspiring a passion that would shape his career.
Fly lines in various colors and sizes, an important consideration for fly fishing on a lake.
Into the Backing Ep. 12: Are Rod and Line Ratings Misleading?
To dig into this topic, I invited three experts who know rods and lines better than just about anyone—Tim Rajeff, Jeff Wagner, and Simon Gawesworth. In this episode, we break down the line weight system and discuss why manufacturers push the boundaries.
Spey Casting with Tim Arsenault
If you’ve ever struggled with bank-side obstructions, wind direction, or heavy flies, this guide will help you understand why Spey casting is the solution and how to get started the right way.
Anchored Podcast Ep. 260: Meko Glinton on Guiding in the Bahamas, Flats Fishing Tricks, and More
In this episode of Anchored, we discuss Meko's role in one of the longest generational legacies in fly-fishing guiding, flats fishing techniques, his latest project, lodge, and more.
Anchored Podcast Ep. 255: Kathy Ruddick on Trailblazing, Owning BC’s Biggest Fly Shop, Invisibility and More
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.
Should I Spey cast?
Into the Backing Ep. 11: To Single or Double Hand Cast, That is the Question
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.
How to Permit fish
Permit Fishing Unveiled: Strategies, Challenges, and Rewards with Wil Flack
Permit fishing is often regarded as one of the most challenging types of fly fishing, and for good reason. Using insights from expert guide Wil Flack, we’ll discuss what makes permit fishing so intense and rewarding.
Into the Backing Ep. 9: Is Euro Nymphing Really Fly Fishing?
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.