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The Fly Fishing Consultant Podcast is about fly fishing education and lifestyle. Hosted by Rob Snowhite, a renowned urban fly fishing guide and fly tyer in Northern Virginia and Washington D.C. This podcast is a laid back, non-technical approach to fly fishing for the novice and expert angler. Rob’s sense of humor and background in biology combined with his encyclopedic knowledge of nature and fishing makes this show unique. And yes, Snowhite is Rob's real last name.
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Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small

Jason Elkins - Big World Made Small Adventure Travel Marketing

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Welcome to the Big World Made Small Adventure Travel Podcast, where we go far beyond the beaches, resort hotels, and cruises to explore the really cool places, people, and activities that adventurous travelers crave. If your idea of a great vacation is sitting on a beach at an all-inclusive resort, you’re in the wrong place. However, if you’re like me, and a beach resort vacation sounds like torture, stick around. You’ve found your tribe. My name is Jason Elkins, and as an adventure travel m ...
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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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Area/Topic Ecuador, Adventure Travel, Ecotourism, Business Henry Sisa CEO-Founder Adventure Journeys I love adventure travel. I have been in the tourism industry for more than 15 years, almost all of that time as a naturalist guide and adventure trip leader throughout Ecuador and The Galapagos. I am particularly interested in the Amazon rainforest,…
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Area/Topic Chile, Chiloe Island Cyril Christensen Director Chiloe Natural Cyril is originally from Santiago de Chile. With a bilingual background he studied forestry and his first job was as a Park Ranger for the Chilean Forest Service. He then worked in the cruise industry as a Photographer and met his wife in the city of La Serena in Chile. Toget…
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Area/Topic New Zealand, Maori, Spirituality Jean-Michel Jefferson Owner Ahipara Travel Jean-Michel Jefferson is the founder and CEO of Ahipara Luxury Travel. Educated at various schools in North Africa and the Middle East (son of a diplomat), then Rugby School, and the universities of Exeter and Sheffield, Jean-Michel spent 9 years with Price Water…
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Area/Topic Worldwide, Fly Fishing, Photography, Travel Writing Jess McGlothlin Freelance Photographer and Writer Jess McGlothlin Media Jess McGlothlin sees her mission as a simple one: tell stories. Working as a freelance photographer and writer in the outdoor industry, while on assignment in the past few years she’s learned how to throw spears at …
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Area/Topic Africa Julia Nesbitt Director African Safari Company Julia’s summers as a child were spent exploring her grandparent’s farm in Zimbabwe, game parks throughout the region and visiting family in South Africa. These experiences shaped her more than she could have imagined, and in her early 20s she packed her bags and headed to Zambia to man…
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Area/Topic South America, Destination Management, Career Dalia Gibu Regional Sales and Marketing Director Abercrombie & Kent Latin America Born and raised in Lima, with grandparents from Peru and from Okinawa. Dalia always had a love for geography and arts. She studied Tourism management in Lima's San Martin University and afterwards two Master Deg…
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Area/Topic Sweden, Fishing, Tourism Business Development Helen Lundgren Founder & Administrator Catch & Relax I am married to my husband Bo, 2 daughters 22 and 17 and our dog Minnie. Running Catch & Relax since 2005 and Business Improvement Consultants since 2002 and have my coaching Program Life On Your Terms for 1 year. I live on an island in the…
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Area/Topic Adventure Tourism, Family Business, Challenges & Rewards Kasey Austin Morrissey Head of Global Product & President USA Austin Adventures & Active Adventures Kasey was born in Alaska and raised in Montana. She graduated from the University of Montana, Missoula with a degree in Education. A member of the Austin family (Dan Austin’s daughte…
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Area/Topic Worldwide, Fly Fishing, Adventure Travel Jeremy Kehrein Manager - Travel Sales Orvis Adventures Originally from the Driftless area of Wisconsin, Jeremy spent a lot of time trout fishing from an early age. Once he became an experienced fly fisherman, he made his way to South America for work so he could explore the opportunities in Patago…
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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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Area/Topic Greece, Diving, Sailing, Adventures Stavros Makris Co-founder Bearing True South Based in Athens, Greece, and with a background in Biology, Stavros has worked as a documentary photographer for newspapers, NGOs and media organisations across five continents. Combining a passion for adventure with the curiosity his parents instilled in him…
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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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Area/Topic Ecuador, Galapagos, Andes, Amazon, Ecotourism Paul Peralvo Co-Founder Amazing Ecuador DMC From a young age, I embarked on explorations across Ecuador, reveling in exciting vacations at my grandparents' rural haven south of Quito. Fond memories linger of long hours spent wandering fields at the foothills of the snow-capped Carihuairazo vo…
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Area/Topic Sweden, Fishing Micke Nyberg Owner & Head Guide Anglerman Fishing Adventures Micke hails from the genuine countryside and wilderness of Sweden, region Dalarna, in the community of Älvdalen. Operating as a professional guide since 2006, he's lead Anglerman fishing adventures since 2013. Micke's committed to delivering fishing experiences …
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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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Area/Topic Montenegro, Western Balkans, Adventure Travel Guide Training Hayley Wright Owner/Operator Black Mountain Montenegro Inspired by adventurous parents and after journeying to and living in some of the world's colder places (including the North Pole and Siberia) Hayley turned a passion for adventure travel into a full time job as co-owner/ o…
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Area/Topic Western United States, Tourism Business, Career Melissa Chiella Director of Operations Bindlestiff Tours Melissa hails from the great state of New York. Growing up in Long Island & NYC she quickly developed an edge & pursued a Corporate Legal Career – thinking this was the path for her. However, in 2010 after an 8-year stint in law, she …
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Area/Topic Kosovo, Trekking Virtyt Gacaferri CEO Balkan Natural Adventure Virtyt Gacaferri is the driving force behind Balkan Natural Adventure, an exhilarating hiking and trekking company that calls Kosovo home while serving the entire region. But this isn't just your typical adventure outfit. Virtyt's journey from being an ex-journalist, who once…
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Area/Topic Asia, Japan, Languages, Adventure Travel with Kids Laura Hagler Senior Travel Specialist Global Basecamps Laura grew up in Missouri counting the days till she could set off and see the world. After jumping at the chance to study abroad in the UK and travel through Europe and Africa, she returned to Florida Atlantic University to complete…
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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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Area/Topic Worldwide, Fly Fishing Pat Pendergast Director of International Travel The Fly Shop For close to 30 years I have been guiding fly anglers to the finest international fly fishing destinations in the world. From Alaska to Tierra del Fuego, Kamchatka Russia to Chile, Patagonia, freshwater or saltwater, I have been fortunate to have traveled…
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Area/Topic Worldwide, Career, Culture, Group Travel Yves Marceau VP Product G Adventures Yves Marceau joined G Adventures in 2014, taking on the role of Vice President of Product in late-2017, after running the small group adventure company’s buying division for three years. Both roles place a heaving emphasis on sustainability, as G Adventures pre…
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Area/Topic Romania, Bicycling Ionut Maftei Guide and Owner Bike In Time Romania Born during the Communist era and raised amidst the challenges of the '90s, I've had a unique journey that reflects the profound changes Romania has undergone. My life has been a tale of two worlds - from those dark times to embracing the promising economic growth that …
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Episode Topics: Worldwide, Exotic Destinations, Career Jon Nicholson Founder & Director of Planning and Product Miru Adventures Jon has been planning trips professionally for over 45 years and is still passionate about finding new destinations that are just opening or returning to a place to have new and different experiences. Believing strongly th…
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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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Adventure Travel, India, Himalayas, Trekking, Rafting Vaibhav Kala Founder Aquaterra Adventures Guiding since the beginning of organised and serious adventure travel in the early 90s, he has been at the forefront of conceiving, planning and executing trips that were considered too audacious to run. Those were the days of the telex, fax and shell ac…
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Adventure Travel, Worldwide, Travel Writing Angie Orth Author of Flirting with Disaster Angie Away Media Angie Orth is a writer and speaker best known for her travel and lifestyle website, Angie Away, and travel series The Jet Sisters. She’s a recovering PR agency publicist, former New Yorker, current Floridian, hesitant risk-taker, and allegedly, …
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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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Adventure Travel, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Central Asia Douglas Grimes MIR Corporation President Douglas was inspired to grow the company after traveling to the Soviet Union in the mid-1980s on a goodwill exchange between members of the Soviet Olympic volleyball team and players of the sport from 11 U.S. states. He has made over 120 trips to our …
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Adventure Travel, Worldwide, Paleontology-centric Tourism Zach Vanasse Founder & Director Dinosaur Trips Zach Vanasse has spent the past decade plus working across a variety of roles in the travel and tourism sector, including travel journalist, marketing and PR consultant, not-for-profit program manager, and guest services and operations director …
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Area/Topic Travel Industry Trends, Traveling with Kids Dan Christian Podcast Host, Travel Trends Travel Trends Podcast with Dan Christian Dan Christian is a highly respected travel industry executive & entrepreneur. Following the pandemic he wanted to create a new travel podcast that told the stories of travel’s return through the experiences of hi…
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Adventure Travel, Worldwide, Family, Culture, Tourism Business Robin Pollak Owner & Chief Adventure Officer Journeys International Robin is a creative strategist, experienced facilitator, and the second-generation owner of Journeys International. Founded by her parents in 1978 based on a commitment to cross-cultural connection and environmental pre…
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Adventure Travel, Chile, Tourism Business, Sustainability & Resiliency Gonzalo Fuenzalida Ceo/founder Chile Nativo Travel As founder, Gonzalo is responsible for maintaining and developing the characteristics that Chile Nativo is famous for: top notch service, excellent outdoor programs and a continued commitment to sustainability. Eternally optimis…
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Is that fish tungsten worthy? Are you willing to lose ten dollars worth of beads to catch that trout? Which bead to use for spring creeks? Which bead do you need for plunge pools? Rob breaks down the different reasons to weight your flies and the methods used. This episode covers cones and beads to putty and dumbells. You will learn what they are m…
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Adventure Travel, Africa, Bhutan, Expansion Ryan Powell Chief Operating Officer - Sales & Touring andBeyond Ryan Powell is andBeyond’s Chief Operating Officer of Sales and Touring. His is currently focused on leading their exceptional touring businesses in Africa, Asia and South America to ensure a consistent, leading, world-class guest and partner…
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Adventure Travel, Chile, Bicycling, E-bikes Cristian Levy CEO Amity Tours Hi, I'm Cristian Levy, Founder & CEO, father, husband, cycling enthusiast and passionate skier. Master Degree in Hotel Management and Tourism Business Administration. My father and I started Amity Tours in 2003. We are a boutique inbound tour operator in Chile, specializing i…
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Adventure Travel, Mongolia, Ecotourism, Culture Jan Wigsten Founder 360° Mongolia 360° Mongolia is a collection of extraordinary bespoke experiences in Mongolia, designed by Jan Wigsten. Jan has been engaged in Mongolian tourism since 1980. Since 1993 as a local entrepreneur. He is widely recognized as Mongolia’s sustainable tourism pioneer. Our ap…
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Adventure Travel, South America, Colombia Daniel Buitron Founder & CEO Colombia Ecotravel Daniel Buitron is a seasoned entrepreneur with a passion for leadership, sustainable tourism, and fostering meaningful partnerships. With over 13 years of experience in the travel industry, he has left an indelible mark on the landscape of ecotourism in Colomb…
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Adventure Travel, Worldwide, Podcasting, Trekking Kit Parks Podcast Host Active Travel Adventures Hi, I'm Kit Parks. I discovered adventure travel when I impulsively joined a friend backpacking volcanoes in Nicaragua when I was 56, and got hooked. Adventure travel - a foreign concept to me until that fateful adventure - turned my world around and g…
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Adventure Travel, Canada, NB, Bay of Fundy Jordan Jamison Owner & Operations Manager Bay of Fundy Adventures Jordan Jamison is an Owner, Ops. manager, Guide, and more at Bay of Fundy Adventures and Shipyard Cafe in St. Martins, New Brunswick. Jordan is passionate about sharing the Province he calls “Canada’s Best Kept Secret” with visitors from aro…
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USA, Maine, Adventure Travel Trade Association Russell Walters President Northern Outdoors Born in the U.K. Russell has been involved in the outdoor industry in Maine since the early 1980′s. A registered Maine Guide, he has experience on the east and west coasts of the U.S. including a four year term as General Manager for O.A.R.S. in Angels Camp, …
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The end of 2023 is a few weeks away and Rob has some suggestions on gear and items for gifts for yourself or others. A listener sends in a net endorsement. Rob breaks his list down into 'small items', those under $100 and 'big items' that cost a bit more. Please contact Rob for any questions on the brands or items. Use code 'snowhite' at Turtlebox.…
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Adventure Travel, Ecuador, Climbing Karl Egloff International Mountain Guide / Professional Mountain Athlete Cumbre Tours Ecuador I was born and raised in Ecuador, studied business administration in Switzerland, dedicated myself to guiding all over the world (Switzerland, Ecuador, Venezuela, Turkey, Egypt) and decided to return to Ecuador to train …
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Part three of this year's steelhead trip. Rob recounts the events of his excursion north to the Salmon River of New York. He discusses the tactics used, the decisions made, the large and small flies tied, and the ups and downs of the trip. Rob further discusses the oddities of the Salmon River fishery and the the reason people drive there for steel…
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Adventure Travel, Career, Group Travel, Antarctica Tom Smith Vice President of Sales and Marketing for North America Intrepid Travel Tom began his career in the life-science and pharmaceutical sectors, before combining his passion for travelling and his work life, by joining the travel industry in 2013. After working in sales for a few years for a …
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Part two of this year's steelhead trip. The annual fall migration to New York's Salmon River. Rob meets Producer Jason in Pulaski, New York for a weekend of steelhead fishing. Rob discusses his fly choices and what has been working, the types of water the fish are hiding in, and serious case of the meatloaf sweats. Rob and Jason host some friends f…
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Part one of this year's steelhead trip. The annual fall migration to New York's Salmon River. Rob meets Producer Jason in Pulaski, New York for a weekend of steelhead fishing. This is Jason's first time back to the river since the pandemic. Listen as Rob recounts the weekend's events from the packing and preparing for the trip to stream updates and…
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Rob invited John Fall to discuss the Legends of The Fly tournament on this latest episode of The Fly Fishing Consultant Podcast. Rob and John discuss the history of the tournament, attendees, legends, beneficiaries, and the itinerary for the tournament. You’ll get a chance to bid on a bottle of ‘Pappy 23. Now that I have your attention, Legends of …
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Rob invited Mike Heck on the show to discuss all things spring creek trout. Rob first met Mike in 1999 during a Saturday morning talk at Orvis Tysons. You have heard Mike on a variety of podcast episodes throughout the years from special events. This is his fully dedicated episode. Mike is a busy dude in South Central Pennsylvania. He is a full tim…
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