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Two buddies team up to talk about their experiences fly fishing and guiding in Washington and Alaska. Keaton and Kyle talk to guides, biologists, artists, rod builders and a variety of folks in the outdoor industry.
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On this episode of The Young Guides Podcast, Kyle chats with friend and return guest Mitch Paisker. Mitch has created his own blend of Lower 48 and Alaskan fly angler. In part two, Mitch talks about his fly fishing setup for the Kenai River for the late winter and early spring season. We go in depth talking nymphing leader setups, best indicators, fly patterns and layering tips. This is a top-tier episode and one you DESPERATELY need to listen to if planning to hit the Kenai in the next couple of months.
Our Website: https://theyoungguidespodcast.com
Alaska Rod Co.: https://www.alaskarodco.com
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ShellART Studio: https://www.shellartstudio.com
Slay J's: https://www.slayjtackle.com
NWTF South Sound Strutters: https://www.nwtf.org/chapters/south-sound-stutters-wa
On this episode of The Young Guides Podcast, Kyle chats with his dad Kent Wilkinson about fly fishing for trout in the backcountry. Kent covers fishing and hiking gear, the Ten Essentials and reading and understanding fish behavior in high mountain lakes. This is a great episode for those looking to investigate the backcountry this summer!
Website: https://theyoungguidespodcast.com
Alaska Rod Co.: https://www.alaskarodco.com
ShellART Studio: https://www.shellartstudio.com
Slay J's: https://www.slayjtackle.com
NWTF South Sound Strutters: https://www.nwtf.org/chapters/south-sound-stutters-wa
On this episode of The Young Guides Podcast, Keaton and Kyle chat with Trevor Hubbs from the Mule Deer Foundation. Trevor talks about MDF's newest venture with the Blacktail Deer Foundation and the importance of mule deer and blacktail conservation and their presence on the landscape. This is a great episode that you don't want to miss!
Mule Deer Foundation: https://muledeer.org/
Blacktail Deer Foundation: https://www.blacktaildeer.org/
Website: https://theyoungguidespodcast.com
Jett Flys: @jettflys907 on Instagram
Alaska Rod Co.: https://www.alaskarodco.com
ShellART Studio: https://www.shellartstudio.com
Slay J's: https://www.slayjtackle.com
NWTF South Sound Strutters: https://www.nwtf.org/chapters/south-sound-stutters-wa
On this episode of The Young Guides Podcast, Keaton sits down to talk with Sean Ehr from Toxic Calls. Sean talks about what makes their calls and their brand ethos different from others, connections he has made in the outdoor industry and what it's like to hunt hard all season on public land in the Pacific Northwest. Toxic Calls: https://toxiccalls.com/Website: https://theyoungguidespodcast.comJett Flys:@jettflys907 on InstagramAlaska Rod Co.: https://www.alaskarodco.com Slay J's: https://www.slayjtackle.comNWTF South Sound Strutters: https://www.nwtf.org/chapters/south-sound-stutters-wa
On this episode of The Young Guides Podcast, Kyle chats with Matt Severeid from Cascade Packgoats. Matt answers all of Kyle's questions on hunting with packgoats in Washington for black bear and mule deer, training with goats, maintenance for stock and more. Make sure to stay tuned to Matt's social media account for awesome content with his goats in the backcountry!Cascade Packgoats:https://www.instagram.com/cascade__packgoats/Website: https://theyoungguidespodcast.comJett Flys:@jettflys907 on InstagramAlaska Rod Co.: https://www.alaskarodco.com Slay J's: https://www.slayjtackle.comNWTF South Sound Strutters: https://www.nwtf.org/chapters/south-sound-stutters-wa
On this episode of The Young Guides Podcast, Keaton chats with Robbie Norman of Rogue Anglers Northwest. Robbie guides salmon and steelhead across Western Washington and the Olympic Peninsula, and salmon and bottomfish out of Ilwaco. Robbie breaks down some of the tackle and techniques he uses to put his clients on fish.Rogue Anglers Northwest:https://rogueanglersnw.com/Website: https://theyoungguidespodcast.comJett Flys:@jettflys907 on InstagramAlaska Rod Co.: https://www.alaskarodco.com Slay J's: https://www.slayjtackle.comNWTF South Sound Strutters: https://www.nwtf.org/chapters/south-sound-stutters-wa
On this episode of The Young Guides Podcast, Kyle chats with Cody McLaughlin from Trout Stream Studios, one of the top outdoor/wilderness podcast platforms in the world. This episode provides great insight into the world of outdoors podcasting.Trout Stream Studios:https://www.troutstreamstudios.com/Website: https://theyoungguidespodcast.comJett Flys:@jettflys907 on InstagramAlaska Rod Co.: https://www.alaskarodco.com Slay J's: https://www.slayjtackle.comNWTF South Sound Strutters: https://www.nwtf.org/chapters/south-sound-stutters-wa
On this episode of The Young Guides Podcast, Keaton chats with Heather Aldridge from Bravo! Manufacturing. Heather talks bear hunting and the importance of predator conservation in the state of Washington.
Bravo! Manufacturing: https://www.bravotents.com/
Website: https://theyoungguidespodcast.com
Jett Flys: @jettflys907 on Instagram
Alaska Rod Co.: https://www.alaskarodco.com
Slay J's: https://www.slayjtackle.com
NWTF South Sound Strutters: https://www.nwtf.org/chapters/south-sound-stutters-wa
On this episode of The Young Guides Podcast, Keaton and Kyle chat with Kelsey Ross from the Conservation Coalition of Washington. This episode is packed with information about how hunting and fishing rights are being threatened in Washington State and how the Conservation Coalition is working to stop it. Please consider taking action today against anti-hunting measures that threaten our way of life.
Take action at HOWL: https://www.howlforwildlife.org/take_action
Conservation Coalition of Washington:
https://ccofwashington.com/
On this episode of The Young Guides Podcast, Keaton and Kyle recap their guide seasons, provide life updates and give a season preview.
Website: https://theyoungguidespodcast.com
Jett Flys: @jettflys907 on Instagram
Alaska Rod Co.: https://www.alaskarodco.com
ShellART Studio: https://www.shellartstudio.com
Slay J's: https://www.slayjtackle.com
NWTF South Sound Strutters: https://www.nwtf.org/chapters/south-sound-stutters-wa
On this episode of The Young Guides Podcast, Kyle chats with Yakima River guide Keegan Carlson. Keegan breaks down how to fish the Skwala Stonefly hatch this year, describing what water temps to look for, what structure and current speeds to fish, his favorite fly patterns for both nymphing and fishing dries and how he sets up his rigs and fishes them with clients. This is a MUST LISTEN if you're targeting trout on the Yakima River this spring.Ellensburg Angler: https://ellensburgangler.com/Website: https://theyoungguidespodcast.comJett Flys:@jettflys907 on InstagramAlaska Rod Co.: https://www.alaskarodco.com Slay J's: https://www.slayjtackle.comNWTF South Sound Strutters: https://www.nwtf.org/chapters/south-sound-stutters-wa
On this episode of The Young Guides Podcast, Kyle chats with Jett Brown. Jett has been working with Bear Paw River Guides for three seasons as net man, rod untangler and knot tier. Jett’s next step is running his own raft in the 2025 season. Kyle and Jett talk about what Jett has learned this year, about his fly tying business and some of the stories that stood out to him the most.
Website: https://theyoungguidespodcast.com
Jett Flys: @jettflys907 on Instagram
Alaska Rod Co.: https://www.alaskarodco.com
ShellART Studio: https://www.shellartstudio.com
Slay J's: https://www.slayjtackle.com
NWTF South Sound Strutters: https://www.nwtf.org/chapters/south-sound-stutters-wa
On this episode of The Young Guides Podcast, Kyle gives a recap on the summer guide season so far.
Website: https://theyoungguidespodcast.com
Alaska Rod Co.: https://www.alaskarodco.com
ShellART Studio: https://www.shellartstudio.com
Slay J's: https://www.slayjtackle.com
NWTF South Sound Strutters: https://www.nwtf.org/chapters/south-sound-stutters-wa
On this episode of The Young Guides Podcast, Kyle Wilkinson sits down with Kyle Hamilton and Ken Hamilton to recap their Kodiak Island spring brown bear trip. This is an in-the-field episode recorded in their remote cabin on the south end of Kodiak Island. This episode is packed with information on tactics based off of their experiences, logistics getting to and from the field, gear packed and how the past 18 months of planning ended with the harvest of Kyle Hamilton’s first brown bear.
Website: https://theyoungguidespodcast.com
Alaska Rod Co.: https://www.alaskarodco.com
ShellART Studio: https://www.shellartstudio.com
Slay J's: https://www.slayjtackle.com
NWTF South Sound Strutters: https://www.nwtf.org/chapters/south-sound-stutters-wa
On this episode of The Young Guides Podcast, Keaton and Kyle chat with Ken McKenna from South Central Bead Co. Ken explains his bead coloring process, how and why he chooses certain colors, his R&D process and how he likes to setup his bead rigs.
South Central Bead Co.: https://scbeadco.com/
Website: https://theyoungguidespodcast.com
Alaska Rod Co.: https://www.alaskarodco.com
ShellART Studio: https://www.shellartstudio.com
Slay J's: https://www.slayjtackle.com
NWTF South Sound Strutters: https://www.nwtf.org/chapters/south-sound-stutters-wa
On this episode of The Young Guides Podcast, Keaton chats with Gunnar Allen of Ghost Bull Hunting. Gunnar talks about his background hunting in the Pacific Northwest and why he believed that other rain gear that he used left more to be desired, thus the start of Ghost Bull Hunting.
Website: https://theyoungguidespodcast.com
Alaska Rod Co.: https://www.alaskarodco.com
ShellART Studio: https://www.shellartstudio.com
Slay J's: https://www.slayjtackle.com
NWTF South Sound Strutters: https://www.nwtf.org/chapters/south-sound-stutters-wa
On this episode of The Young Guides Podcast, Keaton chats with Dan Gates from Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management (CRWM). Dan talks about CRWMs background and their WHY, current issues we as hunters face in Colorado and across the country and how YOU can get involved today to make a difference for the future of hunting.
Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management: https://savethehuntcolorado.com/
Enter to Win a Colorado Mountain Lion Hunt or Gunwerks Nexus Rifle, All Proceeds Go To CRWM: https://raffles.scicolorado.org/
Website: https://theyoungguidespodcast.com
Alaska Rod Co.: https://www.alaskarodco.com
ShellART Studio: https://www.shellartstudio.com
Slay J's: https://www.slayjtackle.com
NWTF South Sound Strutters: https://www.nwtf.org/chapters/south-sound-stutters-wa
On this episode of The Young Guides Podcast, Keaton chats with Dave Helgeson. Dave has worked in the camp trailer industry his entire life and is an avid camper. Dave dives into different trailer types for different uses, what those trailers provide the user and how to effectively boondock. Dave is also volunteer search and rescue
Website: https://theyoungguidespodcast.com
Alaska Rod Co.: https://www.alaskarodco.com
ShellART Studio: https://www.shellartstudio.com
Slay J's: https://www.slayjtackle.com
NWTF South Sound Strutters: https://www.nwtf.org/chapters/south-sound-stutters-wa
On this episode of The Young Guides Podcast, Keaton and Kyle chat with Joe Kondelis, founder of the American Bear Foundation. Joe explains how his organization helps to fund bear research and work with commissions and state agencies to manage bear populations. He also discusses why bears are important to all outdoor enthusiasts, the social acceptance of bears and bear hunting and how people care about opportunities only once they are gone. This is a great discussion and an even better way to celebrate our 100th episode!
American Bear Foundation: https://www.americanbearfoundation.org/
Website: https://theyoungguidespodcast.com
Alaska Rod Co.: https://www.alaskarodco.com
ShellART Studio: https://www.shellartstudio.com
Slay J's: https://www.slayjtackle.com
NWTF South Sound Strutters: https://www.nwtf.org/chapters/south-sound-stutters-wa
On this episode of The Young Guides Podcast, Keaton and Kyle chat with Washington State Governor Candidate EL'ona Kearney. In this short series, Keaton and Kyle ask several Washington State Governor Candidates questions about their views on hunting, fishing and small businesses in Washington.
EL'ona Kearney's Campaign Website: https://www.elonakearney.com/
Website: https://theyoungguidespodcast.com
Alaska Rod Co.: https://www.alaskarodco.com
ShellART Studio: https://www.shellartstudio.com
Slay J's: https://www.slayjtackle.com
NWTF South Sound Strutters: https://www.nwtf.org/chapters/south-sound-stutters-wa