Best Trout Unlimited Podcasts (2024)

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Justin Hardie Of The US Youth Fly Fishing Team 58:23

5d ago58:23

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Justin Hardie is a freshman at Allegheny College. Before he moved into the dorm he was winning gold at The 21st annual FIPS-Mouche Cortland World Youth Fly Fishing Championship was held in Vyssi Brod from August 11th through August 17th, 2024. Rob checks in with Justin to find out how he started fly fishing, how he found out about competitive fishi…

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S2 Ep. 001 Conservation Wins and Musical Inspirations with Mason Lively 35:25

5h ago35:25

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Send us a text As the Texas sun dips low, casting long shadows across the mesquite, we gather once more for The Bunkhouse Podcast. This episode, like a well-worn hunting journal, brims with tales of conservation, tradition, and the profound connection between humankind and the wild. We'll range far and wide across the landscape of hunting and fishi…

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North Myrtle Beach On The Fly 30:48

1d ago30:48

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Rob joins his girlfriend's family for a road trip to her aunt's house near Myrtle Beach, SC. Of course he brings his fishing gear as any travel near water requires fishing. Unsure of what to expect, he searches Google Earth for fishy places along the Atlantic Ocean and Inner Coastal. There is not much online about fly fishing locations in this area…

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Anchored Podcast Ep. 251: Rebecca McCarthy on Norman Maclean, A Life of Letters and Rivers 1:22:22

4d ago1:22:22

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Rebecca McCarthy is a seasoned author and journalist with a passion for bringing historical figures and their legacies to life through storytelling. Her latest work, Norman Maclean: A Life of Letters and Rivers, offers an intimate portrait of the man behind A River Runs Through It. Drawing on her long friendship with Maclean, Rebecca intertwines pe…

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Anchored Podcast Ep. 250: Rick Passek, the FlyFish Fanatic, the Impacts of Carp, Road-tripping Through Mexico, and more! 1:10:17

15d ago1:10:17

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Rick Passek is a passionate fly fisher with decades of experience on the water. Known for his dedication to the craft, Rick has become a respected figure in the fly fishing community, sharing his knowledge and expertise with anglers of all levels. He is an accomplished author, having written several books on fly fishing techniques, entomology, and …

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Anchored Podcast Ep. 249: Fred Campbell on Salmon, Water Access in Quebec, and Hooke 1:19:27

2M ago1:19:27

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Fred Campbell is the innovative founder of Hooke, a company dedicated to revolutionizing the outdoor industry. Apart from his jaw-dropping work in film-making, his work with Hooke focuses on developing gear that enhances the outdoor experience. In this episode of Anchored, we discuss some of Quebec’s salmon history, the story of Hooke, launching a …

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The Rockettman | Retirement Lifestyle of a Fisherman, Foodie, Oenophile and Life Enthusiast 1:00:45

1M ago1:00:45

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Gregg Rockett visits the Fly Fishing Consultant studios to share anecdotes from his past careers in hospitality and his rewarding life of fishing in retirement. Gregg learned the art of fly fishing across the pond. His fly fishing has led to a special fondness for blue lining and brook trout. Although he has extensively studied Virginia brook trout…

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Anchored Podcast Ep. 248: Andrea Larko on Fish Art and Its Future 1:07:39

2M ago1:07:39

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Andrea Larko is a celebrated fish artist known for her vibrant and dynamic depictions of aquatic life. Blending realism with imaginative color palettes, her work captures the essence and beauty of fish. An avid fly fisher, Andrea draws inspiration from her fishing experiences, creating pieces that resonate with collectors and fishing enthusiasts al…

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Vic Kopnitsky On Great Lakes Salmonids, Western Native Trout, And Three-Bend Fish 1:12:55

2M ago1:12:55

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Rob met Vic on a tributary of New York's Salmon River in March of 2024. Vic is a retired lawyer. He lives with his wife in her home town not far from some amazing New York angling opportunities. While Vic strung up his rod he and Rob struck up a conversation and Rob instantly knew this was going to be a future podcast. Part one of the episode is Vi…

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Anchored Podcast Ep. 247: Dayle Mazzarella on Teaching, Fishing, and Embracing Change 1:08:08

3M ago1:08:08

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For over 40 years, Dayle Mazzarella has excelled as an award-winning coach and teacher, holding a B.A. and an M.A. in Education. He spends summers in Wyoming as a fly fishing guide. Dayle has fished globally, gaining extensive knowledge of various gamefish. As one of the world's few International Federation of Fly Fishers’ Master Casting Instructor…

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Klamath Dam Removal With CalTrout's Curtis Knight 1:07:30

3M ago1:07:30

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Curtis Knight has worked for CalTrout since 2000, he is currently their Executive Director. He has been working on removal of obsolete dams along the Klamath River which will open up fish passage to over 400 miles of potential spawning and rearing habitat. In this episode you will learn about the Klamath dams and their history and why the dams need…

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Anchored Podcast Ep. 246: Dave Stewart Wet Fly Swing, What's in a Podcast? 1:03:29

3M ago1:03:29

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Dave Stewart grew up fishing the Deschutes River in central Oregon, discovering his passion for fly fishing at an early age. Raised in a fly shop, a fly rod was a constant companion throughout his life. In 2017, Dave launched The Wet Fly Swing Podcast, which is driven by Dave's consistency, engaging guests, and his passion for both podcasting and f…

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Rob's Trout Unllimited Talk On Unusual Urban Fishing Locations | Live From Northern Virginia Trout Unlimited 1:05:06

3M ago1:05:06

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Rob recorded his June 6, 2024 talk at his local Trout Unlimited chapter. The subject was urban fishing in Northern Virginia. Locations were chosen based on their unconventional locations. Three locations are next to sewage treat meant plants. One spot is an urban waterfront along the Potomac, another is a tidal creek you wouldn't notice without Goo…

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Anchored Podcast Ep. 245: Rick Matney on Steelhead Discovery and Our Trip to Alaska 1:10:03

4M ago1:10:03

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Rick Matney grew up fly fishing in Northeastern Washington with his Dad and Grandfather. In 2000, he moved to Bozeman Montana for college where he earned a degree in Cell Biology. Working his way through school as a trout guide, he has now turned his passion into a career. Rick guides in Montana and Alaska, with some occasional saltwater flats guid…

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Anchored Podcast Ep. 243: Chris Wood on Trout Unlimited Today (Part One) 1:04:39

4M ago1:04:39

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Chris Wood is the CEO of Trout Unlimited. Before joining TU in 2001, he served as a senior policy advisor to the Chief of the U.S. Forest Service, protecting 58 million acres of public land. Chris began his career with the Forest Service in Idaho and later worked with the Fish and Wildlife program of the Bureau of Land Management. In this two-part …

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Anchored Podcast Ep. 244: Chris Wood on Trout Unlimited Today (Part Two) 50:29

4M ago50:29

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Chris Wood is the CEO of Trout Unlimited. Before joining TU in 2001, he served as a senior policy advisor to the Chief of the U.S. Forest Service, protecting 58 million acres of public land. Chris began his career with the Forest Service in Idaho and later worked with the Fish and Wildlife program of the Bureau of Land Management. In the second par…

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A Cast Away in Montana & Upper Michigan Stories With Tim Schulz 59:57

4M ago59:57

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Author and electrical engineer Tim Schulz joins Rob for this informative episode. Our first podcast interview about Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Tim live's in the snowiest part of Michigan, on a peninsula, surrounded by fish. The first half of the episode is Tim's stories of fishing his unique home waters which include numerous species including lak…

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Cutthroat Trout | A Life History 1:10:01

4M ago1:10:01

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Rob takes a deep dive into the life history of the cutthroat trout. This episode contains everything you need to know about cutthroats except how to catch them. You do not need to be an angler to enjoy this episode. Rob starts off with introducing new terminoogy and then dives deep into the confusing taxonomy of these fish. The podcast continues wi…

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Anchored Podcast Ep. 242: Millie Paini on Trout Hunter, Complexities, Getting Into Fly Fishing, and More 1:18:08

5M ago1:18:08

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Millie Paini grew up mountain biking and rock climbing, taking up fly fishing in her mid-twenties. A sought-after casting instructor, Millie co-owns TroutHunter on the Henry’s Fork. She resides near Last Chance, Idaho, enjoying both freshwater and saltwater fishing. In this episode of Anchored, we share personal updates and reminisce about past car…

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Anchored Podcast Ep. 241: Mac Brown on Advanced Fly Casting, Trick Casts, Fly Fishing’s Evolution and More 1:50:48

5M ago1:50:48

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Mac Brown is the owner of Mac Brown Fly Fish and Fly Fishing Guide School in Western NC. Mac pioneered the first full-time fly fishing guide service in the region and was instrumental in establishing the Upper Nantahala River's Delayed Harvest. As an educator, Mac served as an Associate Professor at Western Carolina University, shaping the next gen…

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Drop Back Steelhead | Stories From The Salmon River 1:33:09

5M ago1:33:09

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Rob and Caitlin venture to the Salmon River of New York for a few days of rest, relaxation, and drop back steelhead. This is their travelogue. They stop in Binghampton on the way up for Caitlin to record a few songs at Business District Recording. There are other non-fishing adventures in this trip. They enjoy some legendary food, epic winds, and m…

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Anchored Podcast Ep. 240: Ryan Brod on Tributaries, Being a Generational Guide, Fishing in Maine, Carp, How to Fish From a Canoe, and More 1:25:26

6M ago1:25:26

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Ryan Brod is a seasoned writer whose essays have graced the pages of numerous prestigious publications. Recently, he achieved another milestone with the publication of his first book, "Tributaries." However, Ryan's connection to the outdoors runs deep. Growing up surrounded by the hunting and fishing culture of the Belgrade Lakes region, he learned…

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Allen Rupp | Quality Tied Flies For The Discerning Angler 1:16:14

6M ago1:16:14

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Allen Rupp is Rob's new favorite fly tyer. Allen’s Fly On The Water specializes in custom hand tied flies. coldwater, warmwater or saltwater. He ties the flies fish want. Allen is the most meticulous fly tying guest on this podcast. His standards for hooks, scissors, vises, and feathers will change how you tie flies. Rob is a bit dismayed that Alle…

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What To Expect At The 2024 Maryland Fly Fishing Show 35:00

6M ago35:00

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Rob speaks with Ralph Valle from The Maryland Fly Fishing Show. The Maryland Fly Fishing and Collectible Tackle Show is one of the East coast's premier shows. It will be held Saturday, March 23, 2024. This event unites fishing aficionados from the mid-Atlantic region with top tier fly-fishing vendors for a day filled with gear exploration, sales, e…

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Anchored Podcast Ep. 239: Mike Schultz on Smallmouth Bass, Water Temperature, Tackle, and More 1:31:28

7M ago1:31:28

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Mike Schultz, affectionately known as “Schultzy,” is the Owner of Schultz Outfitters Fly Shop & Guide Service, a hub for Southern Michigan angling, instruction, and destination travel. Growing up in Michigan, he developed a connection with the outdoors, which ultimately led him to pursue a career in the fly-fishing industry. Spending countless hour…

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Dr. Jacob Katz & The Nigiri Project | Flood Plain Fatties 1:09:11

7M ago1:09:11

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Rob first came across the work of Dr. Jacob Katz in the book Upstream by Langdon Cook. The chapter was titled “Make Way for the Floodplain Fatties”. Cook detailed research by CalTrout that showed salmon grew larger when feeding in flooded rice fields along the Sacramento Delta. Jacob Katz holds a PH.D. in ecology at the UC Davis Center for Watershe…

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Anchored Podcast Ep. 238: Aaron Goodis on Steelhead, Struggles, and Success in Fly Fishing 1:27:12

7M ago1:27:12

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Aaron Goodis's journey with fly fishing began at the tender age of six, igniting a lifelong passion for the sport. While he possesses a comprehensive understanding of various facets of fly fishing, his primary focus lies in chasing Steelhead across the remote and local rivers of British Columbia. From the renowned Dean River to the formidable Thomp…

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Julie Mattson | Dubbing Addict 55:29

7M ago55:29

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Julie Mattson was born and raised in Montana. At the age of ten, Julie met Joan Wulff, and her life in fly fishing began. Julie has guided in Montana and Alaska. She currently lives and guides near Beavers Bend State Park and Broken Bow, Oklahoma, on the beautiful Lower Mountain Fork River. We’ll hear stories from Julie’s life as a guide, competiti…

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Anchored Podcast Ep. 237: Andrew Grillos and Louis Cahill on Men’s Mental Health in Fly Fishing 1:26:09

7M ago1:26:09

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This week’s episode is a bit of a departure from the norm, but I’m happy to stand behind it nonetheless. When friend and past podcast guest, Louis Cahill, reached out and suggested we sit down together with Andrew Grillos, I knew it was going to be a special conversation. So, in this episode of Anchored, the three of us gathered to discuss a topic …

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Tom Rosenbauer Talks Bonefish 1:11:53

8M ago1:11:53

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Tom Rosenbauer joins Rob to discuss fly fishing for bonefish. Tom has worked for Orvis for several decades. Be sure to click the link on his name for his biography. Rob jumps right into bonefish talk and skips over Tom's background. Tom has numerous contributions to the world of fly fishing. Rob forgot to ask him about introducing bead head flies t…

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Anchored Podcast Ep. 236: Charles Gaines on Fly Fishing Writing and the Birth of Paintball 47:39

8M ago47:39

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Join me for a quick conversation with Charles Gaines, an iconic outdoor writer, and the ingenious creator of paintball. In this episode, we delve deep into the pages of Charles' extraordinary career, exploring his contributions to outdoor literature and the unexpected twist of fate that led to the birth of the worldwide sensation, paintball. From h…

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Live From The 23rd Annual Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival 55:14

8M ago55:14

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Live from the 23rd Annual Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival. The Virginia Fly Fishing Festival is the largest event of its kind in the country and attracts fly anglers from across the United States and the Mid-Atlantic in particular. Nowhere else can anglers learn about the quiet sport in such a beginner-friendly environment. Their unique event …

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Anchored Podcast Ep. 235: Matt Harris on Fly Fishing the World, Media, and the Fish of a Lifetime 2:25:42

8M ago2:25:42

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Matt Harris is a London-based photographer who started his angling journey at an early age — now at 58, he’s more hooked than ever. Matt's love for fly-fishing has led him on hundreds of extraordinary adventures across the globe, from Russia's Arctic Circle to the Amazon jungle, Australia’s Northern Territories... there’s hardly a fly fishing desti…

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