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2 Guys and a River

264 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 148 ratings

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S2:E12 The Promise of Fall Fly Fishing

August 29, 2016 01:38 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MB

Fall fly fishing – is there a better time of year to fish? The crowds are thinner. Many summer fly fishers replace their fly rods with bows, shotguns, and rifles. They become hunters. Yea! Fall fly fishing promises warm days and cool nights. Listen to Fall Fly Fishing now and expect great things this fall! … Continue reading "S2:E12 The Promise of Fall Fly Fishing" The post S2:E12 The Promise of Fall Fly Fishing appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

S2:E11 Fly Fishing Etiquette

August 21, 2016 21:47 - 20 minutes - 27.7 MB

Fly fishing etiquette – yes, there is such a thing. There are unwritten rules about how a fly fisher should behave while on the river. Listen now to our podcast on fly fishing etiquette and how the community views such things as bringing along your dog to fly fish and how to create space for … Continue reading "S2:E11 Fly Fishing Etiquette" The post S2:E11 Fly Fishing Etiquette appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

S2:E10 Colorado Fly Fishing High

August 15, 2016 02:46 - 21 minutes - 29.8 MB

Colorado fly fishing is legendary. It takes a little more effort to get away from the crowds in Colorado than, say, Montana, but Colorado fly fishing is amazing. We took separate trips to Colorado this summer, and in this episode we tell stories of catching cutthroat trout at 12,000 feet, and brookies and browns in … Continue reading "S2:E10 Colorado Fly Fishing High" The post S2:E10 Colorado Fly Fishing High appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

S2 E9 When Your Fly Fishing Trip Is a Dud

August 08, 2016 01:57 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MB

You plan the fly fishing trip. You carve out the time. And you finally make it to the river. And then nothing goes right, especially when it comes to catching trout. Listen now to “When Your Fly Fishing Trip Is a Dud” as we regale you with some fun stories from a recent fly fishing … Continue reading "S2 E9 When Your Fly Fishing Trip Is a Dud" The post S2 E9 When Your Fly Fishing Trip Is a Dud appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

S2:E8 Time to Fly Fish Amid the Busyness of Life

July 31, 2016 23:25 - 25 minutes - 34.9 MB

Time to fly fish is a snap if you’re living in the American West or near some great streams. And if you have no other responsibilities in life. If you are not a fly fishing professional (and we’re not), you probably have a job. You may have a spouse. You may have kids. If so, … Continue reading "S2:E8 Time to Fly Fish Amid the Busyness of Life" The post S2:E8 Time to Fly Fish Amid the Busyness of Life appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

S2: E7 Fly Fishing Made Simple

July 25, 2016 04:23 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MB

Fly fishing made simple is big promise. If you’re just starting out, learning how to cast, read water, and grasp a modicum of entomology can feel overwhelming. We’ve wanted to publish an episode on keeping fly fishing simple, and a recent post by a listener pushed us to make it happen. In this episode, we … Continue reading "S2: E7 Fly Fishing Made Simple" The post S2: E7 Fly Fishing Made Simple appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

S2:E6 One Fine Day on the Madison River

July 18, 2016 01:12 - 20 minutes - 27.7 MB

Montana’s Madison River is one of our favorite western rivers. There’s both the Upper Madison River and the Lower Madison River, two distinct sections. In this episode, we go into story-telling mode, narrating a terrific day of fishing while floating the Lower Madison in late summer. Listen to our latest episode:”One Fine Day on the … Continue reading "S2:E6 One Fine Day on the Madison River" The post S2:E6 One Fine Day on the Madison River appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

S2:E5 The Five Traits of a Successful Fly Fisher

July 11, 2016 15:02 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MB

The successful fly fisher – what does success really mean? At minimum, success requires a persistence to stay at it during the slow and frustrating days. Like any pursuit, fly fishing demands a certain mindset of those committed to the sport for the long haul. In this fifth episode of Season 2, we identify the … Continue reading "S2:E5 The Five Traits of a Successful Fly Fisher" The post S2:E5 The Five Traits of a Successful Fly Fisher appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

S2:E4 Our Top Nymph and Wet Fly Patterns

July 04, 2016 13:30 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MB

Our top nymph and wet fly patterns are probably not the same as yours. Every fly fisher has an opinion. Each river is unique. Yet there remain some common attractor nymph and wet fly patterns that seem to work when there is no obvious hatch in play. In this week’s episode, Our Top Nymph and … Continue reading "S2:E4 Our Top Nymph and Wet Fly Patterns" The post S2:E4 Our Top Nymph and Wet Fly Patterns appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

S2:E3 The Basics of Nymph Fishing

June 26, 2016 22:00 - 23 minutes - 31.7 MB

The basics of nymphing are never as basic as they seem. It takes time to learn the language of this aspect of fly fishing, and it takes a lifetime to become proficient at it. However, it’s worth the effort for most fly fishers. It’s said that 85% of a trout’s diet comes from beneath the … Continue reading "S2:E3 The Basics of Nymph Fishing" The post S2:E3 The Basics of Nymph Fishing appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

S2:E2 Our Fly Fishing Bucket Lists

June 20, 2016 03:46 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MB

Fly fishing bucket lists make us happy. There’s nothing better than to listen to someone yammer on about great days on the water in places they’ve always longed to fly fish. In this episode, we provide our fly fishing bucket lists. Listen to the second episode of our second season now. Listen to S2:E2 Our … Continue reading "S2:E2 Our Fly Fishing Bucket Lists" The post S2:E2 Our Fly Fishing Bucket Lists appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

S2:E1 What Makes for a Satisfying Day on the River

June 13, 2016 04:12 - 24 minutes - 33.6 MB

A satisfying day on the river – what makes one fly fishing day better than another? In this first episode of Season 2, we narrate the key moments of a satisfying day on the river while fishing in the Minnesota Driftless. The amount of trout we caught was average, but the overall experience was one … Continue reading "S2:E1 What Makes for a Satisfying Day on the River" The post S2:E1 What Makes for a Satisfying Day on the River appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Episode 52: Fly Fishing Observations from a Year of Podcasting

June 05, 2016 23:11 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MB

This completes a year of weekly episodes from 2 Guys and a River. In Episode 52: Fly Fishing Observations from a Year of Podcasting, we discuss what we’ve learned from the weekly task of putting together each episode. The size of the fly fishing industry, the complexity of fly fishing for beginners, the importance of … Continue reading "Episode 52: Fly Fishing Observations from a Year of Podcasting" The post Episode 52: Fly Fishing Observations from a Year of Podcasting appeared first on ...

Episode 51: Should You Tie Your Own Flies?

May 30, 2016 01:48 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MB

Tie your own flies? Some might say you can’t be a real fly fisher unless you do. Well, we differ on the matter. Steve ties his own, and Dave doesn’t. In this episode, using a point-counterpoint approach, we discuss the age-old question of whether you should tie your own flies. Listen to Episode 51: Should … Continue reading "Episode 51: Should You Tie Your Own Flies?" The post Episode 51: Should You Tie Your Own Flies? appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Episode 50: Unlikely Places to Catch Trout

May 23, 2016 13:03 - 18 minutes - 25 MB

Unlikely places to catch trout are good places to drift your fly. We’ve caught fish in shallow riffles, drainage ditches, grassy side channels, and trickles of water that could be barely be classified as a stream. Listen to “Unlikely Places to Catch Trout” and then post on our blog about the most strange places you’ve … Continue reading "Episode 50: Unlikely Places to Catch Trout" The post Episode 50: Unlikely Places to Catch Trout appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Episode 49: Making Sense of Leaders and Tippet

May 16, 2016 01:03 - 18 minutes - 24.7 MB

Which leaders and tippet work best with a size #8 beadhead woolly bugger? No matter how many articles an aspiring fly fisher reads, he or she has to learn the hard way. It’s nearly impossible to sling a big streamer with a 6x tippet. You really need at least a 3x or 4x tippet before … Continue reading "Episode 49: Making Sense of Leaders and Tippet" The post Episode 49: Making Sense of Leaders and Tippet appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Episode 48: Fly Fishing Brands and Your Next Purchase

May 09, 2016 01:15 - 18 minutes - 25.9 MB

Fly fishing brands are everywhere: Sage, Winston, Orvis, Patagonia, Temple Fork Outfitters, Fishpond, Simms, Loomis, and many more. It’s a noisy, cluttered marketplace. It’s hard to make a rational decision. When selecting a fly fishing rod or waders or a sling pack, how do you make the best decision for you? In this episode, we … Continue reading "Episode 48: Fly Fishing Brands and Your Next Purchase" The post Episode 48: Fly Fishing Brands and Your Next Purchase appeared first on 2 Guys...

Episode 47: Improving Your Fly Presentation

May 01, 2016 18:03 - 15 minutes - 21.9 MB

The fly presentation – it is the most challenging aspect of fly fishing. Especially when dry fly fishing or nymphing, perfecting the dead drift demands a mindset of continual learning and a ruthless critique of each cast. Improving your fly presentation is the art and skill of fly fishing. Listen to Episode 47 now! Listen … Continue reading "Episode 47: Improving Your Fly Presentation" The post Episode 47: Improving Your Fly Presentation appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Episode 46: One Magical Day on the River

April 23, 2016 18:59 - 19 minutes - 27 MB

Ever have a magical day on the river? Of course you have. But such days tend to be less common than we imagine. In this episode, we recount a magical day on the river that we know will never be repeated. Three of us fly fished a stretch of water on a warm August day … Continue reading "Episode 46: One Magical Day on the River" The post Episode 46: One Magical Day on the River appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Episode 45: The Joy of Fly Fishing with Hoppers

April 18, 2016 00:23 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MB

There is no joy like the joy of fly fishing with hoppers. Period. It’s a little like learning how to play the guitar. Every newbie guitar player begins by learning how to play Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Sweet Home Alabama.” And every aspiring fly fisher should begin by fly fishing with hoppers. It’s crazy fun. The flies … Continue reading "Episode 45: The Joy of Fly Fishing with Hoppers" The post Episode 45: The Joy of Fly Fishing with Hoppers appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Episode 44: Identifying Trout Lies

April 11, 2016 14:47 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MB

The ability to identify trout lies in the river or stream may be the single biggest predictor of your success. This is as basic for an aspiring fly fisher to learn as casting. Not all places in a stream or river hold trout. Spotting a trout lie, especially when fish are not rising, is a … Continue reading "Episode 44: Identifying Trout Lies" The post Episode 44: Identifying Trout Lies appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Episode 43: 5 Fly Fishing Dangers

April 03, 2016 23:06 - 17 minutes - 24.7 MB

Fly fishing is no extreme sport. Just look at us. We couldn’t extreme anything. But fly fishing offers a few ways to die (drowning, the most obvious), and many ways to ruin a day on the river. Listen to Episode 43: 5 Fly Fishing Dangers as we identify a few fly fishing dangers. We also … Continue reading "Episode 43: 5 Fly Fishing Dangers" The post Episode 43: 5 Fly Fishing Dangers appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Episode 42: Spring Fly Fishing Success

March 27, 2016 17:28 - 19 minutes - 26.4 MB

Spring fly fishing is filled with the promise of warmer days and blue skies, rain and snow, and spawners and browns. It feels so good to be back along and in the river. Listen to Episode 42: Spring Fly Fishing Success as you make ready for your next wonderful day in the great outdoors. Listen … Continue reading "Episode 42: Spring Fly Fishing Success" The post Episode 42: Spring Fly Fishing Success appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Episode 41: Funny Outdoor Moments

March 20, 2016 21:50 - 18 minutes - 26 MB

Funny outdoor moments – we’ve all had a few. Where would fly fishing be without the stories? In this episode, we regale each other with some of our better fly fishing, hunting, and camping stories. This won’t be our only episode of funny outdoor stories. We hope to publish a new edition every six to … Continue reading "Episode 41: Funny Outdoor Moments" The post Episode 41: Funny Outdoor Moments appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Episode 40: The Inconsiderate Fly Fisher

March 14, 2016 00:46 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MB

An inconsiderate fly fisher – you’ve probably met one. They are not legion, since fly fishing is the sport of thoughtful conservationists, but we’ve all groaned inwardly when we run across this species of fly fisher on the river. Listen to Episode 40: The Inconsiderate Fly Fisher Now We’ve not met a lot of slobs … Continue reading "Episode 40: The Inconsiderate Fly Fisher" The post Episode 40: The Inconsiderate Fly Fisher appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Episode 39: Wade Fishing vs Floating

March 06, 2016 19:45 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MB

Wade fishing vs floating – it’s not either-or, of course. There is a time for each. But if you plan to take a fly fishing trip to the American West or some other area with bigger rivers, you’ll have a choice to make: should I use one or all of my days on a drift … Continue reading "Episode 39: Wade Fishing vs Floating" The post Episode 39: Wade Fishing vs Floating appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Episode 38: Fly Fishing Hacks

February 29, 2016 04:59 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MB

Fly fishing hacks – every fly fisher has them. The word hack has so many meanings today, but for our purposes, we’re defining the term loosely to mean shortcuts or quick solutions to regular problems that we fly fishers face. In this podcast, we offer a few of our better fly fishing hacks. Listen to … Continue reading "Episode 38: Fly Fishing Hacks" The post Episode 38: Fly Fishing Hacks appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Episode 37: Why We Fly Fish

February 22, 2016 02:43 - 16 minutes - 23.3 MB

Why we fly fish is personal and subjective. Our reasons are probably not the same as yours. In this podcast, we get a bit more philosophical and reflective as we try to describe fly fishing’s strong pull on our lives. Why we fly fish is both simple and complex. Why Do You Fly Fish? What … Continue reading "Episode 37: Why We Fly Fish" The post Episode 37: Why We Fly Fish appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Episode 36: Packing for a Fly Fishing Day Trip

February 16, 2016 13:23 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MB

A fly fishing day trip takes more thought than cramming your gear into a vest or fanny pack – and then hitting the trail. There’s nothing worse than hiking two miles in to your favorite runs and reaching for your fly box that isn’t there or having to ration your water for the day. In … Continue reading "Episode 36: Packing for a Fly Fishing Day Trip" The post Episode 36: Packing for a Fly Fishing Day Trip appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Episode 35: Breaking Out of a Fly Fishing Slump

February 06, 2016 22:43 - 15 minutes - 21.8 MB

Have you ever been in a fly fishing slump? One of the signs is, well, the same old, same old. You fly fish with the same results: you keep losing the bigger fish that you hook, you struggle to set the hook on smaller fish, or you go for days without a good stretch, what … Continue reading "Episode 35: Breaking Out of a Fly Fishing Slump" The post Episode 35: Breaking Out of a Fly Fishing Slump appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Episode 34: Finding New Fly Fishing Waters

January 31, 2016 23:44 - 14 minutes - 20.2 MB

Sooner or later, your favorite run will be overrun with fly fishers. Or the river will change, as it always does, and you’ll need to find new fly fishing waters. In this podcast we provide six tips to find new fly fishing waters. It all begins with a commitment not to grow complacent, a mindset … Continue reading "Episode 34: Finding New Fly Fishing Waters" The post Episode 34: Finding New Fly Fishing Waters appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Episode 33: Fly Fishing the Wisconsin Driftless

January 24, 2016 21:24 - 17 minutes - 24.3 MB

Fly fishing the Wisconsin Driftless should be on every fly fisher’s bucket list. We, fortunately, live only about four hours from some of America’s best spring creek fishing. In this podcast, we give insight on where to go and what to expect when fly fishing the Wisconsin Driftless. Have You Fished the Driftless? We’d love … Continue reading "Episode 33: Fly Fishing the Wisconsin Driftless" The post Episode 33: Fly Fishing the Wisconsin Driftless appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Episode 32: Our Five Favorite Trout Flies

January 18, 2016 15:16 - 20 minutes - 28.8 MB

Are you able to list your five favorite trout flies off the cuff? In this podcast, we discuss our five favorite trout flies. And then our next five as well. The number of fly patterns are legion. And growing. Yet we tend to revert back to a few basic flies – and we still seem … Continue reading "Episode 32: Our Five Favorite Trout Flies" The post Episode 32: Our Five Favorite Trout Flies appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Episode 31: Fly Fishers’ Use of Public Access

January 11, 2016 04:20 - 15 minutes - 21.8 MB

The use of public access is assumed by most fly fishers. Several years ago, however, Montana’s stream access law was under fire, and the right of being able to wade up or down river up to the high water mark, even through private property, was suddenly in jeopardy. The laws for the use of public … Continue reading "Episode 31: Fly Fishers’ Use of Public Access" The post Episode 31: Fly Fishers’ Use of Public Access appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Episode 30: Gary Borger on How Fly Fishing Strengthens Families

January 03, 2016 16:25 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MB

Fly fishing strengthens families. But does it really? Do families that fly fish together stay together? The outdoors in general and fly fishing in particular seem to give parents and their children a chance to communicate about something other than homework, screen, time, and household chores. Whether camping or hunting or fly fishing, the outdoors … Continue reading "Episode 30: Gary Borger on How Fly Fishing Strengthens Families" The post Episode 30: Gary Borger on How Fly Fishing Stren...

Episode 29: Planning Your Next Fly Fishing Trip

December 27, 2015 16:47 - 12 minutes - 16.6 MB

It’s dead winter. And time to make plans for your next fly fishing trip. A few of you hardy souls are winter fishing, but most of us are dreaming of 2016. In this podcast, we discuss fly fishing in the new year and offer some ways to plan for your next fly fishing trip. Be … Continue reading "Episode 29: Planning Your Next Fly Fishing Trip" The post Episode 29: Planning Your Next Fly Fishing Trip appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Episode 28: Fly Fishing Gadgets Galore

December 19, 2015 16:15 - 16 minutes - 22.7 MB

Tis the Season. Every fly fisher wants either a gift certificate or two in his or her stocking. Or some crisply wrapped stocking presents from a spouse who knows fly fishing gadgets. In this podcast, we banter a bit about our love of fly fishing gadgets. Steve is much more of a gadget junkie than … Continue reading "Episode 28: Fly Fishing Gadgets Galore" The post Episode 28: Fly Fishing Gadgets Galore appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Episode 27: Your Next Guided Fly Fishing Trip

December 13, 2015 19:44 - 14 minutes - 19.4 MB

Your next guided fly fishing trip – how should you prepare for it? Hiring a fly fishing guide seems easy enough: just pay and fish, right? Yes, it’s an extra expense, of course, but we believe in regularly fishing with a guide because doing so ups our fly fishing game. In this podcast about your … Continue reading "Episode 27: Your Next Guided Fly Fishing Trip" The post Episode 27: Your Next Guided Fly Fishing Trip appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Episode 26: Landing Bigger Trout

December 07, 2015 20:53 - 13 minutes - 18.4 MB

Where would we be if we caught all the trout we hooked? There’d be no fishing stories. There’d be no (possibly apocryphal) stories of the one that got away. In this episode, we offer up practical help on landing bigger trout. We’ve caught our share of fat rainbows and thick browns, but if years ago … Continue reading "Episode 26: Landing Bigger Trout" The post Episode 26: Landing Bigger Trout appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Episode 25: TU’s Dave Kumlien on Fly Fishing and Conservation

November 28, 2015 22:20 - 16 minutes - 22.5 MB

Conservation and fly fishing are like an old married couple. They’ve been together so long that it’s hard to remember their life before. Yet it’s critical to educate younger generations on the fragile ecosystems of our cold water fisheries. And there are simple, practical things fly fishers can do to step up and join the … Continue reading "Episode 25: TU’s Dave Kumlien on Fly Fishing and Conservation" The post Episode 25: TU’s Dave Kumlien on Fly Fishing and Conservation appeared first o...

Episode 24: The Art of Stalking Trout

November 23, 2015 15:22 - 12 minutes - 17.2 MB

Stalking trout is not on the mind of the beginner fly fisher. It’s hard enough to sling the fly. But there are two sure-fire ways not to catch trout: Creating a drift with a wake that would make a water skier proud and fishing a run with spooked trout. Too often fly fishers ruin their … Continue reading "Episode 24: The Art of Stalking Trout" The post Episode 24: The Art of Stalking Trout appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Episode 23: The Healing Properties of Fly Fishing

November 16, 2015 03:55 - 13 minutes - 18.7 MB

Fly fishing seems different in kind from other outdoor sports. There’s something healing about a day on the water. It’s hard to describe to someone who has never fly fished. It’s an escape from reality. Or maybe fly fishing is reality, and it’s a return to sanity. In this episode, we discuss The Healing Properties … Continue reading "Episode 23: The Healing Properties of Fly Fishing" The post Episode 23: The Healing Properties of Fly Fishing appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Episode 22: Choosing the Right Fly Rod

November 09, 2015 22:52 - 19 minutes - 26.4 MB

Choosing the right fly rod is important whether you are new to the sport or a veteran. In this podcast episode, Steve and Dave help aspiring fly fishers select their next trout rod. Dave is adamant that new fly fishers should not buy the most expensive rods, unless they have an indiscriminate amount of money. … Continue reading "Episode 22: Choosing the Right Fly Rod" The post Episode 22: Choosing the Right Fly Rod appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Episode 21: How to Fly Fish a Lake

November 02, 2015 04:16 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MB

There’s a reason this podcast is called “2 Guys and a River.” Our experience (such as it is) is largely fly fishing creeks and rivers. But fly fishing a lake has its own delights. Lake fishing is both the same as and different from fishing a river. Some principles apply in both settings. In How … Continue reading "Episode 21: How to Fly Fish a Lake" The post Episode 21: How to Fly Fish a Lake appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Episode 20: Interview with a Fly Fishing Sage

October 26, 2015 22:36 - 19 minutes - 27.3 MB

Back in the day, Bob Granger was the fly fishing guide to the stars. He has owned a fly shop, tied a zillion flies, and guided celebrities, politicians, and America’s business leaders. In this interview, Bob regales us with his stories from the river and gives advice to aspiring fly fishers. Listen to the podcast … Continue reading "Episode 20: Interview with a Fly Fishing Sage" The post Episode 20: Interview with a Fly Fishing Sage appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Episode 19: Our Favorite Outdoor Authors

October 18, 2015 23:19 - 18 minutes - 25 MB

There’s only one “A River Runs Through It,” the classic fly fishing novella by Norman Maclean. But there’s a host of great outdoor writers who capture the joy and emotion of life in the outdoors. In this episode, Steve and Dave discuss their favorite outdoor authors, including Wallace Stegner, Ivan Doig, and Rick Bass. Be … Continue reading "Episode 19: Our Favorite Outdoor Authors" The post Episode 19: Our Favorite Outdoor Authors appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Episode 18: The Basics of Safe Wading

October 12, 2015 01:27 - 13 minutes - 19.2 MB

You haven’t fly fished if you haven’t slipped while waist high in a swift current. Who hasn’t felt the adrenaline surge as the icy water poured over the top of your waders? In this episode Steve and Dave discuss The Basics of Safe Wading, offering several principles for making sure you make it to your … Continue reading "Episode 18: The Basics of Safe Wading" The post Episode 18: The Basics of Safe Wading appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Episode 17: Fly Fishing and Friendship

October 04, 2015 17:45 - 17 minutes - 24.2 MB

Fly fishing is a solitary act. Yet for us, it has also been the means for a long friendship. In this episode we tell how fly fishing has contributed to many years of laughter and conversation. Listen to Episode 17: Fly Fishing and Friendship here. You can subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or Stitcher … Continue reading "Episode 17: Fly Fishing and Friendship" The post Episode 17: Fly Fishing and Friendship appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Episode 16: Weathering the Weather on the River

September 28, 2015 13:41 - 20 minutes - 28.5 MB

Weather on the river can be unpredictable. Now that’s a patently obvious statement. But it needs to be said. Some of the best days fly fishing are miserable (in terms of weather) for fly fishers. Listen to Episode 16: Weathering the Weather on the River. Listen to our episode “Weathering the Weather on the River” … Continue reading "Episode 16: Weathering the Weather on the River" The post Episode 16: Weathering the Weather on the River appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Episode 15: Gary Borger on Fly Fishing Spring Creeks

September 20, 2015 18:29 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MB

Fly fishing spring creeks is not like fly fishing the big freestone rivers of the American West. In this episode, we interview fly fishing legend Gary Borger on fishing in the Upper Midwest and, specifically, how to fish spring creeks. Listen to Gary Borger on Fly Fishing Spring Creeks now. At the end of each … Continue reading "Episode 15: Gary Borger on Fly Fishing Spring Creeks" The post Episode 15: Gary Borger on Fly Fishing Spring Creeks appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

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