The Wild South comes to you from Garden & Gun magazine, featuring conversations with legends of the sporting world–from fishing and hunting guides to artists and wild game chefs–and dives deep into conservation issues as well as entertaining stories–of success and failure–from the field. Hosted by editor in chief David DiBenedetto and contributing editor T. Edward Nickens, The Wild South leaves no kudzu leaf unturned to bring you fresh perspectives and insights about the land we love.
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Tide Chasers is a biweekly podcast focused on freshwater, saltwater, and fly fishing on the east coast. Hosts Khoa Nguyen, Bobby Norgard, Tyler Wilczek, and Lee Wakefield discuss topics ranging from seasonal tactics, conservation, and tackle across a variety of fisheries. Guests include those from all aspects of the fishing industry including charter captains, fishing guides, local anglers, tackle shop owners, lure makers, media members, and many more. If you like our show, please subscribe, ...
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Produced by The Orvis Company and hosted by Tom Rosenbauer, author of The Orvis Fly-Fishing Guide, this podcast will provide you with tips on how to get the most of your time on the water. Read more about Orvis at www.orvis.com/podcast.
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Episode 125 : Central PA Smallmouth with Corbin Moore
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On this week’s episode of Tide Chasers podcast we hit the Susquehanna River to talk about summertime Smallmouth with Corbin Moore. Corbin spends a lot of time bass fishing on the river and we picked his brain on this incredible fishery. We talked about river structure, summertime tactics, and top water fishing. Tune in this week to learn how to get…
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What Trout Hear and Smell, with Jason Randall
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A couple months ago I did a podcast with Jason Randall [36:39] on trout vision, and it was so popular that I asked him to come back on the podcast to do one on a trout's sense of smell and hearing. Can trout hear your metal studs on the bottom when you wade, or the tip of your wading staff? Can they hear you talking? Can they smell your flies, and …
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Nathaniel Hitt, Biologist and Brook Trout Guru
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Dave and Eddie go deep on one of their favorite species: brook trout. Their guest is Nathaniel “Than” Hitt, a researcher with the Eastern Ecological Science Center in Kearneysville, West Virginia. Hitt discusses threats to the fish (the only native trout of the southern Appalachians), as well as signs of hope—and ways in which anglers can provide i…
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Peacock Bass in South Florida, with Capt. Drew Rodriguez
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Captain Drew Rodriguez [27:23] is the only Orvis-endorsed freshwater guide in Florida and specializes in largemouth and peacock bass in the canals near Miami and also the Everglades. In summer, peacocks are his main target as they just love hot weather, the hotter the better. He discusses how to find them, what flies to pick, and what tackle he rec…
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Episode 124 : On our way to Cape May with Capt Harvey Yenkinson of Vet Craft Sportfishing
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On this week’s episode of the Tide Chasers podcast, we head to Cape May and hop on the boat with Capt. Harvey Yenkinson of Vet Craft Sportfishing. We talked with him about summertime Fluke and Sea Bass fishing in south Jersey, his role in fisheries management, and the work he does with the South Jersey Artificial Reef Foundation. Capt. Harvey has a…
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Andrew Zimmern, Chef and Wild Game Expert
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Dave and Eddie talk with Andrew Zimmern, who has traveled the globe and eaten some of the most surprising and unconventional dishes the world has to offer. He’s also spent years fishing and hunting close to home and perfecting the art of preparing freshly caught fish and game. Listen for Zimmern’s cooking tips, his favorite spices, his story about …
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Alvin Dedeaux, Texas Fly-Fishing Guide and YouTube Creator
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The Austin-based guide discusses fishing the rivers and lakes in and around the capital city, as well as throughout his home state of Texas. He also details the humble beginnings of what’s now known as the LoCo Trash Bash, an annual event focused on cleaning up the lower Colorado River; the unexpected origins of his eponymous Dedeaux popper; and hi…
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Fly Fishing in Central Park, with Brandon Dale
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Brandon Dale [43:32] is a licensed New York State guide who specializes in fishing, of all places, Central Park in the middle of The Big Apple. You may not be interested in fishing for carp in Central Park, but Brandon offers some valuable tips on carp fishing in murky water, and has developed some innovative techniques that all carp fanatics will …
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Dave and Eddie on Raising Kids in the Outdoors
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This time, it’s all about Dave and Eddie and their efforts as dads to raise kids in the outdoors. They talk about successes, challenges, and where they’ve sometimes fallen short. As Eddie says, it’s “not all that easy to raise outdoor kids in the modern world.” They also discuss how as youngsters they learned the ins and outs of fishing and hunting…
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Innovative Techniques from UK Stillwater Anglers
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I feel that European stillwater anglers are far more sophisticated in their approach to stillwater trout fishing and have studied it in more detail than most North American lake anglers. As a result, they use some techniques that are unlike what you see on most trout lakes and ponds in North America and both the flies and methods they use are worth…
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Episode 123 : The Cape Cod Experience with Food , sights , and Fluke fishing with Host Tyler and Khoa
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On this week’s episode of the Tide Chasers podcast, we head to Cape Cod to revisit some of our hosts’ trips to the Cape over the last few years. From chasing Stripers on the Cape Cod Canal to doormat Fluke on the Nantucket Shoals we discuss the incredible fishing opportunities in the area. Our hosts also discuss restaurants, towns to visit, and eve…
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Dave and Eddie talk with Tom Rosenbauer, the renowned fly fisherman who has spent forty-eight years with Orvis, written more than thirty books, and hosts a popular podcast. Rosenbauer discusses getting his start at Orvis, why he’s obsessed with carp, his role in bringing the bead head fly to the United States, and the work being done to save the Ev…
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Backcast: 7 Deadly Sins of Nymph Fishing, with Josh Nugent
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This episode was originally posted on March 10, 2022. Josh Nugent of Out Fly Fishing in Calgary has been doing a series of “Seven Deadly Sins” podcasts with me over the past couple of years and this one is chock full of great advice [38:38]. Josh is a very preceptive angler and thinks deeply about how flies behave in the water and how trout react t…
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Dave and Eddie talk with wild turkey biologist Mike Chamberlain about threats to the birds’ populations and the ways regulators, conservationists, and sportsmen and sportswomen are working to keep their numbers healthy. They also discuss ethical quandaries they and others face as turkey hunters. The episode is an edited version of a conversation he…
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The secrets of using the Blue Dot method for urban fly fishing, with Devin Lancaster
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Last week we looked at urban fly fishing in the Rockies. This week we venture into the American south with Orvis Atlanta fishing manager Devin Lancaster for an expert look at how to find and catch interesting fly-rod species within your own city limits by using a method he calls Blue Dotting. You'll need to listen to the podcast to find out exactly…
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Episode 122 : All about the Trout and Smallies in Northeastern PA with Kit Barrese of @broke_rod_flyfishing
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On this week’s episode of the Tide Chasers podcast, we head to northeast Pennsylvania to talk with Kit Barrese of @broken_rod_flyfishing on Instagram. Kit is a fly fishing guide who has the trout and Smallmouth Bass fisheries dialed in! We chat with Kit about fishing for them in northeast PA on the fly. During the summer, Kit also guides in Wyoming…
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Hilary Hutcheson, Fishing Guide and Environmental Advocate
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Dave and Eddie talk with guide and environmental advocate Hilary Hutcheson, who grew up on the rivers of her home state of Montana, continues to guide there, and is a leading voice in raising awareness of how climate change is affecting North America’s fishing heritage. The mother of three grown children has fished all over the world (with a soft s…
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Fly-fishing for alternative species in the Rocky Mountains, with Davis James
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It's no secret that the more popular trout rivers in the Rocky Mountains have gotten more crowded in the past few years. Yet there are so many species of fish that are fun with a fly rod, closer to home, and that live in places that are far less crowded. Davis James shares his experience with the "25 On the Fly" event, where anglers in the Front Ra…
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All About Polarized Sunglasses, with Renato Cappuccitti of Bajio
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I get lots of questions about polarized sunglasses—how are they made, what exactly do they do, glass vs. plastic, what color lens should I pick, and do expensive ones really offer an advantage? And why can't I get clear polarized sunglasses for low light? My guest, Renato Cappuccitti [41:51], is an expert on polarized sunglasses and will answer you…
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Episode 121 : Fishing the OC ( Ocean City, MD) with Scott Lenox of Fish in OC
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On this week’s episode of the Tide Chasers podcast, we head to Ocean City, Maryland to talk with Scott Lenox from Fish in OC! Through his magazine, Fish in OC and role in the show Hooked on OC, Scott has a wealth of knowledge about the numerous fisheries around Ocean City. We also talked with him about his passion for flounder fishing and his tackl…
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In the inaugural episode, Dave and Eddie talk with world-renowned outdoorsman Flip Pallot about his time as a young boy growing up in a small, wild town called Miami, his breakthrough TV show, how he casts with a fly rod differently than most anglers, and why watching as many sunrises and sunsets in a single lifetime is a pursuit worth beginning at…
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How to Fish Delayed Harvest Trout Streams, with Award-Winning Guide Dustin Coffey
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What is a delayed harvest stream and how do the regulations work? Do you use different flies and methods for hatchery fish? How far do hatchery fish move and in which direction? You'll learn the answers to these questions and many more with Dustin Coffey [46:39], the winner of the 2024 Orvis Endorsed Guide of the Year award. In the podcast this wee…
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The Wild South comes to you from Garden & Gun magazine, featuring conversations with legends of the sporting world–from fishing and hunting guides to artists and wild game chefs–and dives deep into conservation issues as well as entertaining stories–of success and failure–from the field. Hosted by editor in chief David DiBenedetto and contributing …
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What's the First Fly to Tie On? With Award-Winning Outfitter Tim West
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Breckenridge Outfitters is this year's winner of the Orvis Endorsed Outfitter of the Year Award and Tim West [44:07] is the glue that holds this fabulous guide service together. In the interview, Tim talks about how to decide which fly to tie on at the beginning of the day, or when you first approach the water. Do you start with a streamer, a nymph…
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Episode 120 : Stripers on the fly with Tom Rosenbauer of Orvis Fly Fishing
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On this week’s episode of the Tide Chasers podcast, we find out what is in the fly box and welcome Tom Rosenbauer! Tom has spent a lifetime working for Orvis and has gained a wealth of knowledge inbetween on a variety of fisheries. We chat about his love for fly fishing and techniques to target Stripers, trout, and other species. While many people …
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Secrets of Carp Fishing Around Spawning Time, with Rowan Lytle
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Carp are difficult any time but around spawning time they can be extremely frustrating. But they can be caught on a fly. You need to know where to look and which fish to target. Guide Rowan Lytle [44:38] has it dialed in, and if you always wanted to catch a carp on the fly you need to listen to this podcast. Rowan, not yet 30 years old, has already…
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Are Fly-Fishing Traditions and History Important? with Sarah Foster
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My guest this week is Sarah Foster [54:15], executive director of The American Museum of Fly Fishing, on why she thinks learning about the history and traditions surrounding fly fishing are important and add to our enjoyment. She talks about recent exhibits and acquisitions, and what is in store for the future of the museum. It's a must-see for any…
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