Loop to Loop

WELCOME TO SEASON 2!!!Our first guest this season is Svend Diesel from Utah!Many of you know Svend for his legendary flies and keeping fly fishing fun. In this episode we talk about Svend's journey around fly fishing. We'll talk about why he hung up his waders at one point and what got him back into the the world of chasing fish in his own back yard. Svend shares with us why he tied a fly or flies a day for over 2 years straight and how that commitment took his flies to the next level. He'll break down the world of commercial tying and why he doesn't participate in creating flies to sell any longer. We'll highlight why many guides/tiers have more than one gig in this industry and how there's no right or wrong way to find your own space. We'll also chat about the wild world of social media and how some things aren't always what they seem in this space. Svend talks about how to defend yourself and have fun while doing it. You'll learn some fun facts about what fly Svend would pick if he could only fish one fly forever and his favorite wrestler/intro tune if he had one. Grab your favorite beverage, some tying material and hit play on this one... you won't want to miss some great knowledge bombs from a guy who's worked hard to get to where he's at!Thank you again everyone, your support of this creative endeavor makes it all worthwhile for us.... you rock. To check out Svend's website - click hereSupport the showWe are looking for help! By clicking on the support link you're helping to directly fund the show's production and broadcasting expenses. If you appreciate our efforts, please go ahead and help out. As our audience your voice has a direct impact to improve our efforts. If you're interested in attending the Mid-west Fly Fishing expo you can visit the page to learn event details. If you're looking for us on social you can find us on Instagram!If you'd like to follow Christa on IGIf you'd like to follow Ash on IG

Welcome Rose Newton to Loop to Loop!We talk in this episode about how hard work and passion can payoff big along with the challenges of lost love. We touch base on how divorce can be a difficult time in life and how the water can help to ease the stress and tension caused by this life event. Rose shares inspirational moments of fishing along with her own desire to help others find their way to the water and so much more. She is a fantastic storyteller, you won't want to miss this!Support the showWe are looking for help! By clicking on the support link you're helping to directly fund the show's production and broadcasting expenses. If you appreciate our efforts, please go ahead and help out. As our audience your voice has a direct impact to improve our efforts. If you're interested in attending the Mid-west Fly Fishing expo you can visit the page to learn event details. If you're looking for us on social you can find us on Instagram!If you'd like to follow Christa on IGIf you'd like to follow Ash on IG

This episode Brain Koz from True North Trout joins us to talk about tradition and what's new at the 2023 Midwest Fly Fishing Expo presented by the Michigan Fly Fishing Club. Get to know Brian, his career in fly fishing and why he keeps returning to the expo year after year. Come watch and meet with fly fishing industry greats, equipment companies, and more in March. Join us on March 11 + 12 for the Midwest Fly Fishing ExpoMacomb Community College Sports & Expo Center14500 East 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088Saturday, March 11, 2023:   9am - 6pmSunday, March 12, 2023:   10am - 4pmSupport the showWe are looking for help! By clicking on the support link you're helping to directly fund the show's production and broadcasting expenses. If you appreciate our efforts, please go ahead and help out. As our audience your voice has a direct impact to improve our efforts. If you're interested in attending the Mid-west Fly Fishing expo you can visit the page to learn event details. If you're looking for us on social you can find us on Instagram!If you'd like to follow Christa on IGIf you'd like to follow Ash on IG

In this episode we talk with Rebeca Granillo founder of the Wasatch Women's Fly Club in Utah. Rebeca shares her journey to the water, relationship with fishing and changes that happen throughout life. We discuss how to involve young ones and tips for keeping the water fun. Becca covers the topics of why we need more women guides in the fly fishing space and how kindness will be the true winner in building up our next generation of anglers. Join us to learn more about Rebeca and her mission. Support the showWe are looking for help! By clicking on the support link you're helping to directly fund the show's production and broadcasting expenses. If you appreciate our efforts, please go ahead and help out. As our audience your voice has a direct impact to improve our efforts. If you're interested in attending the Mid-west Fly Fishing expo you can visit the page to learn event details. If you're looking for us on social you can find us on Instagram!If you'd like to follow Christa on IGIf you'd like to follow Ash on IG

Let's take a trip across the pond and have a cup of tea with Amie BattamsIn this conversation, we dive into what it means to be yourself on the water and how your stories help others feel safe in stepping into their own truth and who they want to be. Amie and Christa talk about major conservation efforts for clean water in both the UK and the USA along with many nuances in regulation between the two locations. We also dig into what you can do to continue to keep wild trout habitat in the best shape possible. Amie will share many wonderful and humbling life stories along with what's coming up with her adventures. Support the showWe are looking for help! By clicking on the support link you're helping to directly fund the show's production and broadcasting expenses. If you appreciate our efforts, please go ahead and help out. As our audience your voice has a direct impact to improve our efforts. If you're interested in attending the Mid-west Fly Fishing expo you can visit the page to learn event details. If you're looking for us on social you can find us on Instagram!If you'd like to follow Christa on IGIf you'd like to follow Ash on IG

Welcome Holly Jones from Salt Lake City Utah!This episode is a fantastic chat and reflection on a lifetime of fly fishing on a wide variety of water. Holly and I talk about the importance and beauty of finding community on the water with fellow anglers and the safe spaces women's groups provide to both new and experienced lady anglers. We also touch base on the hurt and pain it sometimes causes fresh anglers when being put into positions of authority or sales with little to no experience and how to overcome the "imposter syndrome" or "fake it till ya make it"I'm excited for you to learn about Holly's kiddo fishing hacks and how to make the most out of your time on the water with kids. We also take some time to talk about the challenges impacting many of the great rivers surrounding Salt Lake City and if you are in the area what you can do to help. I hope you enjoy this chat and we appreciate your listen and support!Support the showWe are looking for help! By clicking on the support link you're helping to directly fund the show's production and broadcasting expenses. If you appreciate our efforts, please go ahead and help out. As our audience your voice has a direct impact to improve our efforts. If you're interested in attending the Mid-west Fly Fishing expo you can visit the page to learn event details. If you're looking for us on social you can find us on Instagram!If you'd like to follow Christa on IGIf you'd like to follow Ash on IG

Some call Michigan cold water fishing a curse, especially during our warm summer months. Brandon and Nick are life long angler that are familiar with the witchy ways of night fishing and big bugs. During this episode we talk about Michigan Hex fishing and how this curse spread into these cousins creating a business together. You'll learn about: how to entice your kiddos to get started in fly fishing why guides are important to the guyschasing dream fishhex fishing at nightHex Fly Co's originsWhy just having fun is importantSupport the showWe are looking for help! By clicking on the support link you're helping to directly fund the show's production and broadcasting expenses. If you appreciate our efforts, please go ahead and help out. As our audience your voice has a direct impact to improve our efforts. If you're interested in attending the Mid-west Fly Fishing expo you can visit the page to learn event details. If you're looking for us on social you can find us on Instagram!If you'd like to follow Christa on IGIf you'd like to follow Ash on IG

Come enjoy a conversation with Zach Pope, the creator of Trout Routes. During this conversation you'll find handy information and stories about how fly fishing has impacted Zach's life and desire to chase trout not only in person but within an application he's built from scratch called Trout Routes. We discuss how fishing is more than just catching the fish and the joy of adventuring outdoors to some skinny water to find rest and solitude. We also talk about mousing experiences and the how the night brings out the real hunter in brown trout. We hope you enjoy this conversation!Support the showWe are looking for help! By clicking on the support link you're helping to directly fund the show's production and broadcasting expenses. If you appreciate our efforts, please go ahead and help out. As our audience your voice has a direct impact to improve our efforts. If you're interested in attending the Mid-west Fly Fishing expo you can visit the page to learn event details. If you're looking for us on social you can find us on Instagram!If you'd like to follow Christa on IGIf you'd like to follow Ash on IG

Navigating fly fishing can be a challenge, especially when you decide to hit the water alone. During this episode, Christa MirMiriashtiani from Silver Hen Fly Company, and Ash get into the details of starting out and what it means to take up your own space on the water. We'll get into the challenges of how gatekeeping by older white males and how those actions continue to keep women, LGBTQ, and BIPOC people away from this beautiful practice. We get into the details of how to communicate your intention on the water, sharing space with others, and why you shouldn't invest a boatload when first getting started. Christa shares with us the challenges western PA/WV and Easter Ohio waters face from a fisheries and natural conservation efforts along with an open invitation to Cheat Fest. An annual event benefitting the Cheat River watershed through the non-profit Friends of Cheat. We'll talk about Christa's favorite items on the water, her fishing hype-up playlist, along with 3 essential items anglers should leave home without. This is going to be a great time! I look forward to you taking a listen. Support the showWe are looking for help! By clicking on the support link you're helping to directly fund the show's production and broadcasting expenses. If you appreciate our efforts, please go ahead and help out. As our audience your voice has a direct impact to improve our efforts. If you're interested in attending the Mid-west Fly Fishing expo you can visit the page to learn event details. If you're looking for us on social you can find us on Instagram!If you'd like to follow Christa on IGIf you'd like to follow Ash on IG

Fly fishing is no longer an old rich man's sport. We are excited to be launching Loop to Loop a podcast for the fly curious soul looking for help on navigating new waters. This podcast is an invitation to listen, join the movement and find your space on the water. We hope you join us for our journey as we celebrate your journey on the water. Support the showWe are looking for help! By clicking on the support link you're helping to directly fund the show's production and broadcasting expenses. If you appreciate our efforts, please go ahead and help out. As our audience your voice has a direct impact to improve our efforts. If you're interested in attending the Mid-west Fly Fishing expo you can visit the page to learn event details. If you're looking for us on social you can find us on Instagram!If you'd like to follow Christa on IGIf you'd like to follow Ash on IG

In this episode Brett and Ash discuss what fly fishing means to him along with why it's important to find good mentors and teachers. Brett is a fly fishing angler out of the Mio, Michigan are who is passionate about helping others find their way to the water. He is a wealth of knowledge and a great resource for people traveling into northern Michigan in search of fishy water. Support the showWe are looking for help! By clicking on the support link you're helping to directly fund the show's production and broadcasting expenses. If you appreciate our efforts, please go ahead and help out. As our audience your voice has a direct impact to improve our efforts. If you're interested in attending the Mid-west Fly Fishing expo you can visit the page to learn event details. If you're looking for us on social you can find us on Instagram!If you'd like to follow Christa on IGIf you'd like to follow Ash on IG