2 Guys and a River
264 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 148 ratingsFor the love of fly fishing
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S5:E6 Fly Fishing Trips – Planning vs. Flexibility
July 14, 2019 11:30 - 36 minutes - 50.8 MBFly fishing trips are not easy to plan well, especially if you are heading to a new place. Two factors unravel the best laid plans: weather and whether there is a bite on. Through the years, we’ve had to fight against the tyranny of Steve’s hyper-planning and the chaos of Dave’s “Let’s just see what … Continue reading "S5:E6 Fly Fishing Trips – Planning vs. Flexibility" The post S5:E6 Fly Fishing Trips – Planning vs. Flexibility appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S5:E5 Fishing Rocky Mountain National Park
July 07, 2019 11:30 - 42 minutes - 58.6 MBFishing Rocky Mountain National Park is a different experience than is fishing the national parks in Montana for several reasons. One is that there are no grizzlies. Another is elevation: Fishing Rocky Mountain National Park is more demanding physically, simply because the lowest elevation to start hiking is around 7,800 feet. In this episode, we … Continue reading "S5:E5 Fishing Rocky Mountain National Park" The post S5:E5 Fishing Rocky Mountain National Park appeared first on 2 Guys and...
S5:E4 Legends of Fly Fishing: Lefty Kreh
June 30, 2019 12:51 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBLefty Kreh was actually both a lefty and a righty. One of the most beloved and popular American fly fishers, Lefty cast right handed, because he felt it was easier for the majority of folks (who were right handed) to watch him and learn. Lefty was an original. He was a World War 2 veteran … Continue reading "S5:E4 Legends of Fly Fishing: Lefty Kreh" The post S5:E4 Legends of Fly Fishing: Lefty Kreh appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S5:E3 Surprising Things Trout Eat
June 23, 2019 02:44 - 34 minutes - 47 MBTrout eat pretty much anything put in front of them, including their young. Much of fly fishing is focused on the insects, such mayflies, caddisflies, and stoneflies. But often trout are looking to consume a bigger chunk of calories. In this episode, we regale each other with stories of things we’ve heard trout eat. One … Continue reading "S5:E3 Surprising Things Trout Eat" The post S5:E3 Surprising Things Trout Eat appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S5:E2 Fishing Yellowstone National Park
June 16, 2019 11:00 - 40 minutes - 55.9 MBFishing Yellowstone National Park is a one of life’s great thrills. There’s nothing like hearing the shrill bugle of an elk in the fall while casting a hopper into the Yellowstone in early September. In his book on great fishing spots in Yellowstone, Richard Parks, founder and owner of Parks Fly Shop in Gardiner, Montana, … Continue reading "S5:E2 Fishing Yellowstone National Park" The post S5:E2 Fishing Yellowstone National Park appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S5:E1 Memorable Traditions in the Great Outdoors
June 09, 2019 11:00 - 36 minutes - 50.8 MBTraditions in the great outdoors are routines with meaning. It’s one thing to make a single memory with a fly fishing or hunting trip. But traditions in the great outdoors create multiple layers of memories that enrich and give joy to life. In this episode, Steve and Dave interview Dave’s father on his family’s traditions … Continue reading "S5:E1 Memorable Traditions in the Great Outdoors" The post S5:E1 Memorable Traditions in the Great Outdoors appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S4:E52 One Fine Day on One Fine Run
June 02, 2019 12:26 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MBSteve is the restless wanderer when he is out on the water. He makes a few casts in a run and then skips ahead to the next. He moves on. On a recent trip to the Minnesota Driftless, Steve spent almost the entire two days of fishing in one fine run. In this final episode … Continue reading "S4:E52 One Fine Day on One Fine Run" The post S4:E52 One Fine Day on One Fine Run appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S4:E51 Crazy Moments from a Recent Fly Fishing Trip
May 26, 2019 12:03 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBYou can’t make this stuff up – that’s a common expression after seeing or experiencing something unusual. On a recent fly fishing trip, we collected several strange moments that in aggregate made the trip one to remember. Steve had some apologizing to do after this trip. LISTEN NOW TO CRAZY MOMENTS FROM A RECENT FLY … Continue reading "S4:E51 Crazy Moments from a Recent Fly Fishing Trip" The post S4:E51 Crazy Moments from a Recent Fly Fishing Trip appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S4:E50 Basics of Buying a Fly Fishing Rod
May 19, 2019 20:19 - 36 minutes - 50.8 MBBuying a fly fishing rod should be easier than it is. It’s certainly easier to buy your second or third rod than it is your first. If you are purchasing your first rod, the brands and options are endless. In this episode, we attempt to cut out much of the noise on fly rods – … Continue reading "S4:E50 Basics of Buying a Fly Fishing Rod" The post S4:E50 Basics of Buying a Fly Fishing Rod appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S4:E49 Fishing Where Grizzlies and Mountain Lions Live
May 12, 2019 17:03 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MBFishing where grizzlies and mountain lions live requires a heightened level of vigilance. It seems as if there have been more reports of mountain lion attacks the past year or two than in recent memory. Not long ago, a runner in Colorado was attacked by a young mountain lion while trail running west of Fort … Continue reading "S4:E49 Fishing Where Grizzlies and Mountain Lions Live" The post S4:E49 Fishing Where Grizzlies and Mountain Lions Live appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S4:E48 Landing Larger Trout
May 05, 2019 14:54 - 28 minutes - 39 MBLanding larger trout takes a different skill set than what most of us practice on a regular basis. It takes a different set of chops to net a 22-inch rainbow than it does to rip out a 10-inch brook trout. Most of us have lots of experience landing smaller fish and rare opportunities of landing … Continue reading "S4:E48 Landing Larger Trout" The post S4:E48 Landing Larger Trout appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S4:E47 Legends of Fly Fishing: Joe Brooks
April 28, 2019 13:54 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MBJoe Brooks was one of America’s greatest sportsman, and his contribution to the rise of fly fishing in America, including the conservation of our fisheries, is unparalleled. With this episode, we start a new series called “Legends of Fly Fishing,” in which we profile some of the great contributors to our sport. First up is … Continue reading "S4:E47 Legends of Fly Fishing: Joe Brooks" The post S4:E47 Legends of Fly Fishing: Joe Brooks appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S4:E46 Fishing When Nothing Is Working
April 21, 2019 13:13 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MBYou arrive first on the river. You have a couple miles of river to fish by yourself. The day is slightly overcast. Fishing reports have been fantastic. This is the day. You fish the first run. Nothing. Then the next. Nothing. You switch to streamers. Nothing. Then to nymphs. Nothing. Three hours later, you’ve had … Continue reading "S4:E46 Fishing When Nothing Is Working" The post S4:E46 Fishing When Nothing Is Working appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S4:E45 Fly Care and Presentation
April 14, 2019 11:11 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MBScant attention is paid to fly care and presentation. So much of the focus is on fly rods, reels, waders, boots – and every other fly fishing gadget known to humankind. But without the fly itself, there is no catching. In this episode, we concoct a list of aphorisms – short witty statements about how … Continue reading "S4:E45 Fly Care and Presentation" The post S4:E45 Fly Care and Presentation appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S4:E44 Simplifying Your Fly Fishing Experience
April 07, 2019 13:35 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MBFly fishing tends to move from simplicity to complexity. You start out learning to cast. And you have one fly rod. You pick up a couple of attractor patterns. And you have one fly box. You purchase a vest, waders, and wading boots. And head to the river. Over time, however, you wind up with … Continue reading "S4:E44 Simplifying Your Fly Fishing Experience" The post S4:E44 Simplifying Your Fly Fishing Experience appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S4:E43 Spring Dry Fly Fishing
March 31, 2019 11:16 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MBSpring dry fly fishing is one of the most delightful stretches of the fly fishing year. While there are other hatches, the two most dominant in most streams and rivers, of course, are Blue Winged Olives (BWOs) and Caddis. In this episode, we discuss patterns that we like, the use of an emerger with a … Continue reading "S4:E43 Spring Dry Fly Fishing" The post S4:E43 Spring Dry Fly Fishing appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S4:E42 One Fine Winter Day on the Blue
March 24, 2019 12:00 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MBIt was a great day for skiing in late winter – a fresh foot of powder blanketed the landscape. But we were fishing. Recently, we got up before dawn and drove almost four hours to fish for a few hours on a stretch of the Blue River west of Madison, Wisconsin. The snow was fresh, … Continue reading "S4:E42 One Fine Winter Day on the Blue" The post S4:E42 One Fine Winter Day on the Blue appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S4:E41 Fair Labor Practices for Fly Fishing Products
March 17, 2019 12:45 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MBFly fishing is truly global, if for no other reason than most fly fishing products are created or assembled in other parts of the world. In this episode, we interview Peter Stitcher, who, along with his wife Jessica, is the co-founder of Ascent Fly Fishing in the Denver area. Peter designed his company with purpose, … Continue reading "S4:E41 Fair Labor Practices for Fly Fishing Products" The post S4:E41 Fair Labor Practices for Fly Fishing Products appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S4:E40 What We’d Tell Our 20-Year-Old Fly Fishing Selves
March 10, 2019 11:15 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MBIf we had it to do over again, we’d do a few things differently. In this episode, we ask the question, “What would we tell our 20-year-old fly fishing selves?” One answer is that we’d have spent fewer years as do-it-your-selvers. That is, we’d have pursued more fly fishing instruction in our 20s. We’d be … Continue reading "S4:E40 What We’d Tell Our 20-Year-Old Fly Fishing Selves" The post S4:E40 What We’d Tell Our 20-Year-Old Fly Fishing Selves appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S4:E39 Nick Lyons, Fly Fishing and the Good Life
March 03, 2019 12:23 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBFor many fly fishers, fishing is more than the simple act of catching a fish. It’s not merely the transaction of hooking and landing a trout or salmon or bonefish. In this episode, we reflect on several quotes from Nick Lyon’s wonderful book, “Spring Creek.” The world of fly fishing has a few things to … Continue reading "S4:E39 Nick Lyons, Fly Fishing and the Good Life" The post S4:E39 Nick Lyons, Fly Fishing and the Good Life appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S4:E38 Our Simple Guide to Fly Fishing Wading Boots
February 24, 2019 11:31 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MBFly fishing wading boots are the undisputed, most important safety purchase you’ll make for the sport. There are felt soles, rubber soles, rubber soles with studs, and rubber soles with aluminum bars. In this episode, we discuss our philosophy of wading boots, given the number of days we fish each year – and make a … Continue reading "S4:E38 Our Simple Guide to Fly Fishing Wading Boots" The post S4:E38 Our Simple Guide to Fly Fishing Wading Boots appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S4:E37 Peter Stitcher on Spring Fly Fishing
February 16, 2019 18:40 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MBSpring is no where to be seen in the Chicago area. Winter is still roaring like a lion. If spring comes in like a lion as well, then we’re toast. But at least the days are getting longer, and inevitably, spring fly fishing will be in full swing. In this episode, we interview Peter Stitcher, … Continue reading "S4:E37 Peter Stitcher on Spring Fly Fishing" The post S4:E37 Peter Stitcher on Spring Fly Fishing appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S4:E36 Live at the Lee Wulff TU Chapter
February 10, 2019 14:33 - 45 minutes - 62.1 MBTrout Unlimited is a distributed army of passionate conservationists, united by the mission to save the coldwater fisheries of North America. Recently, the Lee Wulff Trout Unlimited chapter invited us to share the story of 2 Guys and a River at one of their monthly meetings. This episode is an edited version of that wonderful … Continue reading "S4:E36 Live at the Lee Wulff TU Chapter" The post S4:E36 Live at the Lee Wulff TU Chapter appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S4:E35 Best Fly Fishing Advice, Part 2
February 03, 2019 12:20 - 25 minutes - 35.7 MBThe best fly fishing advice comes in bits and pieces over a long period of time. One accrues advice. In this episode, the second in a series, we offer up some some bits of fly fishing advice that has helped us catch more fish. Some of this will be obvious to many of you, but … Continue reading "S4:E35 Best Fly Fishing Advice, Part 2" The post S4:E35 Best Fly Fishing Advice, Part 2 appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S4:E34 Taking an Exotic Fly Fishing Trip
January 27, 2019 12:30 - 29 minutes - 41 MBSteve has fished in Alaska, but other than that, neither of us has gone on a fly fishing trip outside North America. We’ve recently been wondering if it is time. But where to start? We decided to interview Toby Swank, who owns one of the premier fly fishing shops in Bozeman, Montana, and has conducted … Continue reading "S4:E34 Taking an Exotic Fly Fishing Trip" The post S4:E34 Taking an Exotic Fly Fishing Trip appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S4:E33 Setting Fly Fishing Goals for the New Year
January 20, 2019 20:15 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MBFly fishing goals may seem like a bit of overkill when thinking about the new year. But life often crowds out the good, so setting some fly fishing goals helps us focus on what, truly, is most important. In this episode, we discuss our goals for 2019, which includes more time on the water (with … Continue reading "S4:E33 Setting Fly Fishing Goals for the New Year" The post S4:E33 Setting Fly Fishing Goals for the New Year appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S4:E32 7 Questions for Knowing Your River
January 13, 2019 13:40 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBSuccess on the river comes in part from knowing your river. There’s an intimacy that forms between the fisher and the river: You know the primary runs on the stretch you fish and the lies where the fish hang out and the time of year it fishes best. In this episode, we offer seven questions … Continue reading "S4:E32 7 Questions for Knowing Your River" The post S4:E32 7 Questions for Knowing Your River appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S4:31 Wading Commandments Revisited
January 06, 2019 12:59 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MBOur most-read post on this site is the one Steve wrote on “The 10 Commandments of Wading.” Using the phrase “wading commandments” is a good way to talk about a subject that carries with it the great risk of the sport. In this episode, we revisit each of the ten commandments, adding in comments from … Continue reading "S4:31 Wading Commandments Revisited" The post S4:31 Wading Commandments Revisited appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S4:E30 Days of Mystique on the River
December 30, 2018 12:49 - 24 minutes - 33.3 MBHave you ever had one of those days on the river that transported you to a different dimension? Not every day of fly fishing is a day of mystique, but through the years, we’ve had special moments that are burned into our memory. It’s not merely about catching lots of fish or hooking into a … Continue reading "S4:E30 Days of Mystique on the River" The post S4:E30 Days of Mystique on the River appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S4:E29 Decisions that Make or Break Your Fly Fishing Day
December 23, 2018 15:03 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MBA day on the river always comes with a series of decisions that can make or break your fly fishing day. In this episode, we identify a few of those and discuss how we go about moving from decision to decision. For example, one nagging question is, “How quickly should I move to something else … Continue reading "S4:E29 Decisions that Make or Break Your Fly Fishing Day" The post S4:E29 Decisions that Make or Break Your Fly Fishing Day appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S4:E28 One Fine Day on the East Gallatin River
December 16, 2018 15:28 - 17 minutes - 24.2 MBThe East Gallatin River would look like a piece of ribbon candy, if you viewed it from a drone. It’s a slow moving creek that for the most part runs through private property north of Bozeman, Montana. One fall day, Steve found himself in the middle of a BWO hatch. In this episode, Dave interviews … Continue reading "S4:E28 One Fine Day on the East Gallatin River" The post S4:E28 One Fine Day on the East Gallatin River appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S4:E27 Best Fly Fishing Advice, Part 1
December 09, 2018 12:00 - 25 minutes - 34.8 MBThe best fly fishing advice often comes with a small dose of humiliation. Or at least with a palm to the forehead, “Duh!” That’s how we felt when a guide recently said to us, “Why are you trying to cast harder into the wind. It won’t improve your distance. Your mechanics need to be the … Continue reading "S4:E27 Best Fly Fishing Advice, Part 1" The post S4:E27 Best Fly Fishing Advice, Part 1 appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S4:E26 Avoiding Fly Fishing Burnout
December 02, 2018 12:36 - 26 minutes - 36.7 MBFly fishing burnout seems like a malady for someone with too much time on his or her hands. But there can be too much of a good thing. Some have taken time away from the sport, others have stopped fly fishing altogether. In this episode, we grapple with the topic and try to frame the … Continue reading "S4:E26 Avoiding Fly Fishing Burnout" The post S4:E26 Avoiding Fly Fishing Burnout appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S4:E25 The Angling Interval: Key to Fish Survival
November 25, 2018 12:46 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MBCatch and release fly fishing has been around for more than a half century. In recent years, there has been a renewed push for fish survival with the Keep ‘Em Wet movement (#keepemwet), the idea being to make sure the fish stays wet the entire time it’s out of water. In this episode, we interview … Continue reading "S4:E25 The Angling Interval: Key to Fish Survival" The post S4:E25 The Angling Interval: Key to Fish Survival appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S4:E24 Protecting Your Fly Rod
November 18, 2018 13:02 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MBProtecting your fly rod is as simple as obeying this rule: “Slow down!” We’ve lost rods, stepped on rods, and broke other fly fisher’s rods. In this episode, we step back to offer up some “Don’t be like us” tips – to help you protect your investment. Just a modicum of thought goes a long … Continue reading "S4:E24 Protecting Your Fly Rod" The post S4:E24 Protecting Your Fly Rod appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S4:E23 One Fine Day on Quake Lake
November 11, 2018 12:16 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MBQuake Lake was formed in 1959 when an earthquake triggered the collapse of a side of a mountain. The mountain fell into the Madison River, creating a natural dam. This fall, we fished Quake Lake near West Yellowstone, both for the first time. In this episode, we reflect on the experience, describing the emotion of … Continue reading "S4:E23 One Fine Day on Quake Lake" The post S4:E23 One Fine Day on Quake Lake appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S4:E22 Are You Too Serious about Fly Fishing?
November 04, 2018 13:35 - 27 minutes - 37.4 MBIs fly fishing truly a hobby for you? We recently read a New York Times column called “In Praise of Mediocrity,” which ripped on America’s fascination with turning every hobby into a “pursuit of excellence.” We fish less than 25 days a year; we’re not professionals. So how good should an amateur get? How should … Continue reading "S4:E22 Are You Too Serious about Fly Fishing?" The post S4:E22 Are You Too Serious about Fly Fishing? appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S4:E21 Top 10 Dont’s When Visiting Yellowstone National Park
October 28, 2018 11:30 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MBYou’ve read all about all the wonderful places to see or things to do the next time you visit Yellowstone National Park: Old Faithful, Mammoth Hot Springs, Tower Fall, Yellowstone Lake – just to name a few. This episode, though, is all about the dont’s – what NOT to do the next time you enter … Continue reading "S4:E21 Top 10 Dont’s When Visiting Yellowstone National Park" The post S4:E21 Top 10 Dont’s When Visiting Yellowstone National Park appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S4:E20 How to Learn the Basics of Euro Nymphing
October 21, 2018 13:50 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MBAt the request of our listeners, we’ve now published an episode on euro nymphing. Our take is a bit different. Instead of interviewing an expert, Steve interviewed someone who is clearly a non-expert – Dave. In the last six months, Dave picked up euro nymphing on his own, watching videos, reading books, and fumbling with … Continue reading "S4:E20 How to Learn the Basics of Euro Nymphing" The post S4:E20 How to Learn the Basics of Euro Nymphing appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S4:E19 Catching More and Bigger Fish with Streamers
October 14, 2018 19:12 - 31 minutes - 43 MBBigger fish on streamers is common promise. Often you hear, “If you want to catch bigger fish, throw on a streamer. Yet fly fishing with streamers is not popular among many fly fishers. In this episode, we interview Dave Kumlien, who has been a fly fishing guide for forty years, owned a successful fly shop … Continue reading "S4:E19 Catching More and Bigger Fish with Streamers" The post S4:E19 Catching More and Bigger Fish with Streamers appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S4:E18 Overcoming a Fly Fishing Plateau
October 07, 2018 14:42 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MBWhen starting out in the sport, most fly fishers struggle to build skills in all the areas required for success: casting, reading waters, grasping a cursory understanding of entomology, and simply identifying places to fish. It’s a fire hose of information, knowledge, and skill. In this episode, we focus on a different set of problems … Continue reading "S4:E18 Overcoming a Fly Fishing Plateau" The post S4:E18 Overcoming a Fly Fishing Plateau appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S4:E17 Mysteries of the Fly Fishing Universe, Part 3
September 30, 2018 11:17 - 29 minutes - 41 MBThe fly fishing universe is filled with mysteries. One deep, unsolvable mystery is how few calories a day of fishing burns relative to the large amount of calories consumed at the Supper Club or steak house later in the day. The mysteries are dense. Virtually impenetrable. But in this episode, we peer behind the curtain, … Continue reading "S4:E17 Mysteries of the Fly Fishing Universe, Part 3" The post S4:E17 Mysteries of the Fly Fishing Universe, Part 3 appeared first on 2 Guys and A Riv...
S4:E16 How to Plan a Memorable Fly Fishing Trip
September 23, 2018 11:30 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MBPlanning a memorable fly fishing trip is pretty easy if you do a few things right. There are factors that you can control, of course, and then there is the weather – and whether the fish are in the mood. In this episode, we lift the veil on our do-it-yourself fishing trips. Which is probably … Continue reading "S4:E16 How to Plan a Memorable Fly Fishing Trip" The post S4:E16 How to Plan a Memorable Fly Fishing Trip appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S4:E15 Organizing Your Fly Box Chaos
September 16, 2018 11:51 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBFly box chaos is real. You start out nice and organized, with pretty little rows, and then the Law of Entropy kicks in. Next thing you know, your fly box looks like a tossed salad. In this episode, we interview Peter Stitcher, with Ascent Fly Fishing. Peter has come up with a simple but biologically … Continue reading "S4:E15 Organizing Your Fly Box Chaos" The post S4:E15 Organizing Your Fly Box Chaos appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S4:E14 What Fly Fishing Does for Our Day Job
September 09, 2018 13:26 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MBWhat fishing does for our day job is more than just relieve stress. That’s important, of course. But fly fishing is about something bigger, or maybe deeper. While both of us would love to fish more days each year, we certainly don’t wish we could fly fish full-time as professionals (and certainly not possible, given … Continue reading "S4:E14 What Fly Fishing Does for Our Day Job" The post S4:E14 What Fly Fishing Does for Our Day Job appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S4:E13 Properly Handling and Photographing Fish
September 02, 2018 11:45 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBNo where are there more pictures of fly fishers handling and photographing fish than on Instagram. Everyone has a unique angle on the fish – close up, far away, underwater, one-handed, two-handed – and a thousand other ways. How should a fly fisher who expects to release the fish handle the fish? How long should … Continue reading "S4:E13 Properly Handling and Photographing Fish" The post S4:E13 Properly Handling and Photographing Fish appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S4:E12 Fly Fishing in Snake Country
August 26, 2018 12:00 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MBFishing in snake country is pretty much inevitable. Rattlesnakes and copperheads, just to name two venomous snakes, pose a risk to fly fishers, depending on where you live, in late spring, summer, and early fall. In this episode, we recount a harrowing tale of a fly fisher in the eastern United States, bitten by a … Continue reading "S4:E12 Fly Fishing in Snake Country" The post S4:E12 Fly Fishing in Snake Country appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S4:E11 The Missing Salmon Project
August 19, 2018 11:17 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MBWild salmon have gone missing in the United Kingdom. For every 100 salmon that leave the rivers of the UK for the sea, less than five return. That is a decline of nearly 70% in just 25 years! In this episode, we interview Mark Bilsby, CEO of the Atlantic Salmon Trust. He oversees The Missing … Continue reading "S4:E11 The Missing Salmon Project" The post S4:E11 The Missing Salmon Project appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S4:S10 Summer Dry Fly Fishing Lessons
August 12, 2018 11:44 - 24 minutes - 33.9 MBDry fly fishing lessons happen when you, well, fish with dry flies. This summer, both of us got away to fish while on trips to the West, caught some nice fish, and relearned a few basic lessons. In this episode, we identify a handful of practical takeaways from our summer, including, “fish early and late” … Continue reading "S4:S10 Summer Dry Fly Fishing Lessons" The post S4:S10 Summer Dry Fly Fishing Lessons appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.
S4:E9 Drift Boat Fly Fishing
August 05, 2018 14:21 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MBDrift boat fly fishing is often the first experience that someone has with fly fishing. The experience can ignite a passion for the sport. In this episode, we recall our first drift boat experiences as well as debacles. It’s definitely a unique challenge to cast and mend while moving at the speed of the river. … Continue reading "S4:E9 Drift Boat Fly Fishing" The post S4:E9 Drift Boat Fly Fishing appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.