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 Heather's Choice: Use our code "THEYOUNGGUIDES15" at checkout to save some dough (ha, punny) or follow our link at: lddy.no/12lzd 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, 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
On this episode of The Young Guides Podcast, Keaton and Kyle chat with Washington State Governor Candidate Fred Grant. 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. Fred Grant's Campaign Website: https://www.fredgrantforgovernor.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 and Kyle chat with Washington State Governor Candidate Michael DePaula. 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. Michael DePaula's Campaign Website: https://depaulaforwagov2024.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 and Kyle chat with Washington State Governor Candidate Semi Bird. 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. Semi Bird's Campaign Website: https://www.birdforgovernor.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, Kyle chats with Christian Farris from All Water Guides. Christian has an awesome story on his introduction to fly fishing and how he worked his way into the industry. This is a great episode for anyone interested about working in the fly fishing industry. Christian is also a great human being and a fantastic and knowledgeable guide. All Water Guides: https://www.allwaterguides.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 and Kyle sit down with Charles and Mike from HOWL For Wildlife. The four dive straight into conversation on wildlife conservation, troubles that salmon face, current wildlife commission issues, how to take action with HOWL and why YOU should care about hunting, fishing and foraging rights across the country. HOWL For Wildlife: https://www.howlforwildlife.org/home 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 Keegan about his introduction to guiding, how fly fishing has shaped him and how he has returned to guiding and fly fishing as a source of healing. Ellensburg Angler: https://ellensburgangler.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 and Kyle chat with country music artist Aaron Crawford. Aaaron Crawford: https://www.crawfordaaronmusic.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 Jorge Dominguez about how and why he started fly fishing and fly tying. 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 sits down with Heather Aldridge to talk wall tents. The two take a few minutes to sit down inside a Bravo Wall Tent to talk about the company's history, wall tent construction and introducing women to the outdoors. Bravo Tents: https://www.bravotents.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 and Kyle chat with Tyler Kuhn of A-Team Outfitting. Tyler chats about the growth of his business, conservation through predator management and fostering the next generation of outdoorsmen and women. A-Team Outfitting: https://www.ateamoutfitting.com/ A-Team Adventures: https://www.a-teamadventures.com/home 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 Russ McDonald from the NWTF South Sound Strutters chapter. Russ is not only the president of his local chapter, but also for the State of Washington. Keaton and Russ talk conservation, upcoming events and current outdoor legislation in Washington. NWTF South Sound Strutters: https://www.nwtf.org/chapters/south-sound-stutters-wa 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