Where Waters Meet Podcast

I sit down with Kevin and discuss his new venture The Troutsmith.   A new shop in Littleton NH.  We talk about his passion for the sport, his guide business, and what made him dive into fly shop ownership.  Kevin's favorite streamer is talked in depth about and we banter about conservation as it pops up in our daily lives.

Bently lays out a list of varying river foods.  Favorite meal? Candy? Drink? Snack? Food you would never eat again on the river?  We get to the bottom of the food topic.  In addition Alex, John, and Bently discuss the latest and review the MFC Bomshell Popper.  

Listen to the first three person episode.  Bentley joins Alex and Johnny in this fun episode.  Discussions include their intro to fly fishing,  what they thought as a newbie,  did they feel looked down on by the "pretentious elites"?   Is fly fishing "pretentious" today?  In addition, they each name their 5 trivial river items, they can not go fishing without!  No rods, reels, or flies allowed in the list.  

    In this episode Alex and Johnny dive deep into common casting stumbling blocks.  Alex discusses what he sees as common problems from a practical standpoint in his boat, as does Johnny.  They express their own personal struggles beginning and currently.  FEEL is the big topic.  Listen as they throw the "TIMING" mantra out the door with modern day fly casting.  Want to be a better fly caster?  Want to be able to cast in different fishing applications and styles?  Want to be less fatigued at the end of the day?  Want to be able to improvise your cast when the conditions demand it?  Give this podcast a listen.   

Alex and Nate hit many topics in this episode.  Discussing fishing and guiding in the abnormal high spring flows they have been facing.  Are worms a viable food source and presentation?  In addition, they dive further into the research of Dick Vincent.  Get their take on stocked trout on the waters they fish and guide.  What could we do better is the big question?

Maine Smallmouth is central to this weeks topic.  Listen as Alex and Mike talk about tactics, flies, temperament, and habitat involving this popular species.  Do they fit into some on the conservation talk?  Listen in to this and pleasant stories of Mikes time guiding Lefty Kreh for his favorite species to target on a fly.  

This episode features the life and work of Richard (Dick) Vincent.  This legendary Montana Biologist, is the man responsible for Montana's amazing Wild Trout fisheries today and for innovating sampling techniques.   He pioneered Electroshocking and set the ground work for data collection and research.  In the 1960's he found through analysis that Stocked Trout were responsible for the fishery decline in the Madison River.  Today Montana's policy is to never stock trout over wild trout and they have proven statewide that their management practices are the way to go!  In addition Alex and Johnny discuss the Peanut Envy/Circus Peanut and how to tie/fish it!  

Listen as Alex and Bentley go over whats new!  Bentley dives into his "Tell Me More" segment focusing on single and doubling hauling.  Something he has been working on to increase distance and combat fatigue.  In addition the amazing Adams Dry Fly is discussed in depth.  Listen in!

Alex and Johnny discuss Chocklett's Game Changer fly and their new found love for it!  Listen as the talk takes a turn into the craziness of spring and what they have been up to.  This episode is a cleaning house so to speak.

Bently is back for another episode!  The discussion dives into the "Chubby" fly,  best rods for the money, and a "Tell Me More" section on breaking down the water column.   Learn what Alex looks for in a rod and how you can determine how to attack the water column based on fish behaviors.  

In this episode Alex and Johnny talk shop on season preparations and review Galloup's Sex Dungeon fly.  The meat of the show focuses on fly fishing ethics.  What would have been good to know when they began and what is helpful in todays world.  Topics include barbless vs barbed hooks, fighting fish, tippet sizes, fish handling techniques, etc.  

Listen to this long awaited conversation with Nate Hill of Hill Country Guides.  They discuss how their friendship formed over the years, which began through their love of the rivers they fish and hunt for wild trout on!  Their shared outlook on the future of the fisheries they love, shines through.  Some laughs and good stories come out and you get a glimpse into what being guided by Nate is really like!  

This weeks episode covers Alex's poling skiff build with Johnny and their maiden voyage to Florida.  Listen to the ins and outs of the build.  What worked and what did not.  If you are interested in boats and saltwater fishing this is a fun episode with many laughs about their process and trip to Cedar Key!

In this weeks episode Alex and Johnny discuss natural vs synthetic tying materials.  They get in depth about the pros and cons of each and what their favorites are.  In addition spring fishing is talked about.  Spring is around the corner and it is important to be prepare for safety as well as the different fishing techniques required.

Johnny takes lead on this weeks episode.  Diving deep into what an Alaskan fishing trip looks like with him and Alaska Rainbow Adventures.   He discusses species, float planes, the landscape, what a trip entails and much more.  In addition he talks about his appreciation for Bob Erickson and his patterns.   This is a great episode for those interested in Alaska or just enjoy the outdoors.  You can find Alaska Rainbow Adventures at www.akrainbow.com You can order Bob's flies at on Facebook:  Alaska Signature Flies