FlyFishingCulture

Clark “Cheech” Pierce is a fly tyer, educator, and co-founder of Fly Fish Food, one of the most influential fly-tying brands in the industry. Known for his creative patterns, clear instruction, and trademark sense of humour, Cheech has helped modernize fly tying for a new generation of anglers.
Streamer fishing has a reputation for drawing out the biggest and smartest fish, and few people understand that better than Kelly Galloup. With more than five decades in the sport, Kelly has built a legacy as a guide, author, and innovator whose influence can be felt across every corner of modern fly fishing.
Brian Silvey is a legendary Oregon guide and fly designer who has spent more than thirty years on the Deschutes, Sandy, and Clackamas Rivers. Known for his innovative patterns, he’s guided generations of anglers while sharing a lifetime of knowledge about the rivers, fish, and techniques that define Northwest fly fishing. In this episode of Anchored, he joins me to do just that.
When Tim Arsenault first picked up a fly rod as a teenager, he had no idea where it would lead. From fishing local rivers in South Surrey to falling headfirst into the world of steelhead and spey casting, his journey has been anything but ordinary. Today, Tim is the driving force behind Bridge Fly Lines, a company that started with curiosity, competition, and a lot of trial and error.
Nick Lyons is a renowned fly fisher, author, and publisher whose influence has shaped the landscape of modern angling literature. A former professor of English at Hunter College, Lyons left academia to pursue his passion for writing and publishing, founding Lyons Press—a company that became one of the most respected publishers of outdoor and sporting books.
Rahm Emanuel is an American diplomat, politician, and former White House Chief of Staff. Outside of public service, Rahm is a dedicated fly angler who finds solace and clarity on the water. In this episode of Anchored, we learn more about his story.
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.
Lani Waller shares a heartfelt story about a single moment that changed his views on hunting and fishing forever.
Lani Waller needs little introduction. Respected author, angler and traveler, he’s probably best recognised by a set of steelhead videos that he released in the 1980’s