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Dads On The Fly

145 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 103 ratings

We are dads and brothers who love to fly fish. We're trying to tackle parenting and family in the same way we tackle our beloved fly fishing hobby: we're figuring it out as we go along. We talk about faith, family, fishing, and the intermingling of it all. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dadsonthefly/support

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132. The Driftless and a heartwarming fly shop story with Lance Prado of Root River Rod Co.

March 25, 2024 10:00 - 47 minutes - 44.4 MB

In this episode, we learn about the driftless area from Lance Prado of Root River Rod Company. The driftless area is characterized by steep hills, forested ridges, deeply carved river valleys, spring-fed waterfalls, and cold-water trout streams. It's a gem in the Midwest, and Lance knows it as well as anyone. He shares with us all the things that make the Driftless special. Lance also shares a heartwarming story with us about inheriting his family's fly shop. Bluff Line Media Film: https:/...

131. Providing a high quality experience for teenagers to learn fly fishing and the outdoors. Joshua Garris of Curtis Wright Outfitters explains all about NC Trout Unlimited's Rivercourse.

March 18, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MB

In this episode, Joshua Garris joins us on location to share a fantastic opportunity in Western NC for teenagers to learn to fly fish and learn all about enjoying and conserving the excellent outdoor resources in North Carolina. Josh is a local Western NC guy who has always enjoyed fishing. He's an experienced guide with over 20 years of experience taking clients. We speak a lot about fly fishing in Western NC and what has changed throughout his time on the water. Josh now helps run the NC...

130. Recapping the rainiest day of fishing and watching our friends catch all the fish with Chad Fouts of Smoky Mountain Angler and Bailey Landreth.

March 11, 2024 10:00 - 47 minutes - 44.1 MB

In this episode, we recap our recent trip to the Clinch River in eastern Tennessee. After hanging out and meeting Chad Fouts, manager of The Smoky Mountain Angler, a fly shop in Gatlinburg and Knoxville, he told us we had to get over to the Knoxville area to see this incredible river. We took him up on the opportunity this past weekend and ended up fishing on one of the rainiest days we'd ever had on the water. However, it didn't slow the fishing down, at least on the boat that we weren't in...

129. Spey fishing in Alaska with Eric Locker of All Alaska Outdoors.

March 04, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MB

In this episode, we chat with Eric Locker, @aktroutspey on Instagram and he teaches us all about spey fishing. Having never spey casted before, Eric helps us learn all there is to know and get started in spey fishing. Eric grew up with a love of bird hunting and fly fishing. After serving in camp ministry for several years the opportunity to do that opened up for him and his family in Alaska. He immediately fell in love with the area and all it has to offer for the outdoorsman. He now gets t...

128. Managing a century-old trout hatchery with Ty Walker of Smoke In Chimneys.

February 26, 2024 11:00 - 57 minutes - 79.4 MB

In this episode, we speak with Ty Walker of Smoke In Chimneys. Several years ago Ty and his family moved to New Castle, Virginia to bring back to life a small private trout hatchery. The hatchery, originally built in the 1930s and run by the state of Virginia, had not been in use for a while until Ty and his family chose to take a leap of faith and revive it. The hatchery is unique in that it is completely gravity and spring fed. You will find no pumps and purifiers on the property as the wa...

127. Valuing adventure: tales of ministry and fatherhood with Eric Partin.

February 19, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 83.7 MB

In this episode, we're joined by Eric Partin. Eric is the founding pastor of Shoreline Church in Destin, FL and is also a captain that loves to chase redfish inshore. In our conversation with Eric we learn about his salvation story, call in to ministry, and many lessons he gathered along the way about raising kids and teaching them to value adventure. You can find Shoreline Church online at: https://shorelinechurch.net/ Look up Eric on Instagram: @fishythekid Check out the Dads On the Fl...

126. Coaching Our Kids

February 12, 2024 13:22 - 44 minutes - 41.4 MB

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb reflect on what it's like to coach our own children. Having 20 years of coaching experience between us we've developed our ideas for how to coach kids effectively. However, coaching our own kids brings on many unique challenges. In this conversation, Joshua reflects on the most recent basketball season and coaching his daughter and we learn together on what it means to build inner efficacy in our kids. Article mentioned: https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2024/01/28...

125. Ultimate adventures in Alaska with Dr. Bob Ledda of All Alaska Outdoors.

February 05, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MB

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb chat with Dr. Bob Ledda of All Alaska Outdoors. We were introduced to Dr. Bob Ledda through a video that Wild Fly Productions created while on a trip to Dr. Bob’s lodge. After hearing about his story we knew it was one we wanted to introduce our listeners to. Dr. Bob fell in love with Alaska the moment he stepped off a plane there the first time. He finished medical school and found a job working in the ER on the Kenai Peninsula where he purchases some land ...

124. Behind the scenes of the Dads On The Fly film with Jesse Males of Backwater Fly Fishing

January 29, 2024 19:25 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MB

In this episode, we sit down with Jesse Males of Backwater Fly Fishing to recap a weekend of filming the Dads On The Fly story. Back in November of 2023 Jesse flew up from Florida to spend a long weekend with us at our home in western North Carolina. Through a few different fishing trips and some interviews Jesse captured our story as brothers, dads, and starting a podcast. During our conversation we talk about what went into making the film, some funny stories along the way, and much more. ...

123. Failing forward in the creative process and fishing with Dylan Bo Carlile of Carlile Fly & Fowl.

January 22, 2024 11:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MB

In this episode, we speak with Dyaln Bo Carlile of Carlile Fly & Fowl. Dylan is a young father and has been fishing his whole life, but really began fly fishing about 10 years ago. He's been a listener to Dads on the Fly since the beginning. Recently, he began documenting his adventures and teaching others about fly fishing and his other passion, bird hunting, via YouTube. He is a north Georgia native and a dry fly fanatic. Here more about his story on this week's episode. Find Dylan onlin...

122. An experienced white water kayaker learns to fly fish. Lessons from the river with Pastor Heath Davis.

January 15, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 88.2 MB

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb are joined by Pastor Heath Davis of Pinnacle Church in Canton, NC. Local to western North Carolina, Heath grew up fishing with his family in some of our favorite streams. Before entering the ministry, Heath served ten years in the U.S. Military as a Marine. After service in the Marines, he braved public education and taught at Canton Middle School. Now, he serves as the Lead Pastor of Pinnacle Church which he planted in 2006. Heath fell in love with the rive...

121. Capt. Kyle Schaefer on building a premier lodge in the Bahamas with his family.

January 08, 2024 11:00 - 59 minutes - 81.1 MB

In this episode, the dads talk with Kyle Schaefer of Soul Fly Lodge in the Berry Islands of the Bahamas. Kyle started Soul Fly Outfitters in the Northeast helping clients chase stripers and teaching all about conservation while doing it. After several seasons of that he and his wife desired something new and that led them to starting a premier fly fishing saltwater lodge. Located in the Berry Islands, a premier place to chase bonefish and permit on the flats as well as many other species, Ky...

120. Creating the sharpest fly tying tools with Herb Theodore of Anadromous Fly Company

December 18, 2023 11:00 - 53 minutes - 73.5 MB

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb chat with a long time friend of the podcast, Herb Theodore of Anadromous Fly Company. Herb has been fishing as long as he can remember and started fly fishing as a teenager. He was fortunate enough to grow up with a creek in his back yard which led him to chase trout from an early age. He is a native Michigander and loves chasing Lake Michigan run salmon and steelhead. Herb tells us the story of growing up fly fishing and now running the fly tying tool brand...

119. Flashback Episode: What is your why? Reflecting on why we do a podcast and why we fly fish.

December 11, 2023 11:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

As we approach the end of the year, it is often a time of reflection. Part of that, we think, needs to be examining why we do what we do. In this flashback episode from a couple of years ago, Joshua and Caleb try to define their whys. Looking at why you do what you do leads to evaluating whether your efforts are truly worth it. We look at why we fish, why we do a podcast, why we bought a boat, and why we make the decisions we do as parents. Hopefully, this episode will inspire you to reflect...

118. Fishing high water in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. A Learning Experience.

December 04, 2023 11:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MB

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb have a conversation about fly fishing after a big rain in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. They discuss some tips that helped them find success and some things they learned along the way. Find Dads On The Fly online and sign up for our newsletter at https://www.dadsonthefly.com/ Support Dads On the Fly on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84380068 Check out our sponsors: https://troutinsights.com/ https://catchcamnets.com/ https://turtle...

117. Smallmouth on the Fly in Indiana with Chad Miller of Sugar Creek Anglers.

November 27, 2023 11:00 - 51 minutes - 48.1 MB

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb talk with Chad Miller of Sugar Creek Anglers. Chad has been fly fishing since he was 10 years old and has spent most of that time chasing smallmouth on the rivers of his childhood in Indiana. Chad has a vast array of knowledge about smallmouth, their behavior, diets, and ways to catch these wonderful fish. Chad also has a strong faith that has been instrumental in the way that he has raised his children and interacted with people on the water. Learn more abo...

116. Smallmouth obsession and the benefits of fly fishing with Albert White.

November 20, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MB

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb have a conversation with Al White. We met Al via Instagram and became enthralled with his ability to catch trophy smallmouth. After also learning he's a father and that we share many other similar interests it was a conversation we knew we needed to have. In this episode we discuss: Al's beginnings in fly fishing Obsession with smallmouth bass the benefits of fly fishing to our mental health and more Wading strategies when fly fishing for smallmouth In...

Conversations from the Forks of the River Fly Fishing Festival. Part 2

November 13, 2023 11:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB

In this episode, we're on location at Deerwoode Reserve in Brevard, NC, for the Forks of the River Fly Fishing Festival. We got to chat with several guests about some of their products and events special to the fly fishing community.  We chat with Dionne Hodgson of Deerwoode Reserve in Brevard, NC. Deerwoode Reserve was our host for the weekend, and we learn more about this amazing property in western NC. Learn more about Deerwoode Reserve online: https://deerwoode.com/ We learn about a ne...

114. Conversations from the Forks of the River Fly Fishing Festival. Part 1

November 06, 2023 11:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MB

In this episode, we're on location at Deerwoode Reserve in Brevard, NC, for the Forks of the River Fly Fishing Festival. We got the chance to chat with several guests about their areas of expertise and experience in fly fishing in Western NC and around the world. We speak with Wanda Taylor. Wanda has been a professional guide and fly-casting instructor since the 80's. She’s been a feature angler or host in magazines, on radio, television, video computer fly fishing games, and podcasts from...

112. Staying out of the trees with Jeremy Turner from Fetch-A-Fly.

October 23, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MB

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb chat with Jeremy Turner of Fetch-A-Fly. Fetch-A-Fly is a veteran owned small business out of Blowing Rock, NC. They create stainless steel telescopic rods that can extend to 6 feet and collapse to 10 inches. These rods are designed to help anglers retrieve flys that get stuck in trees, under rocks, and anywhere else. Jeremy tells his story of why fly fishing has been so great for him and his family and how he hopes to use Fetch-A-Fly as a way to support new ...

111. DOTF Weekend Getaway Recap. Saltwater fly fishing adventures off the North Carolina Crystal Coast

October 16, 2023 10:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB

Sitting on the porch with bellies full of steaks and fresh catches of flounder and sea trout, with the sounds of waves and wind coming up the Intracoastal Waterway, Joshua and Caleb recap an extraordinary Dads On The Fly Weekend getaway. Three dads and one father-son combo joined us for a weekend in Cedar Point, NC, staying right on the Intracoastal Waterway. We spent three days and two nights chasing False Albacore and anything else we could with a fly rod off the shores of Eastern NC. Ty...

110. All Things Muskie with Scott Loftis of NC Wildlife

October 09, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 95.4 MB

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb sit down with Scott Loftis to learn about one of the most epic gamefish in North Carolina. Muskellunge or “Muskie” as most people know them,  are one of the most sought after and yet elusive species in Western North Carolina. As Joshua and Caleb hope to chase after these fish in the future they sit down to learn all they can about these apex predators. They discuss:  Musky characteristics and size Musky habitat Musky feeding habits Local places to catch ...

109. Flashback episode: The essential gear for new fly anglers and dads.

October 02, 2023 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36.8 MB

In this episode we flashback to one of our earliest episodes. A conversation about essential gear. Joshua and Caleb have a lot of fun in this episode as they talk about what they believe to be the essential gear for beginning fly fishers and dads. They share some of their humorous stories of mistakes they've made with gear in the past and talk about what they believe to be one of the best essentials for being a dad.  Find out more about the upcoming Forks of the River Fly Fishing Festival...

108. Lessons from the fishiest summer yet.

September 25, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 47 MB

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb highlight a very fishy summer and some of the lessons they've taken with them. Also, we look forward to what we're excited about this fall. Find out more about the upcoming Forks of the River Fly Fishing Festival: https://headwatersoutfitters.com/event/forks-of-the-river-fly-fishing-festival-2/ Find Dads On The Fly online and sign up for our newsletter at https://www.dadsonthefly.com/ Support Dads On the Fly on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=843...

107. Being a HUGE fly fisherman and not taking ourselves too seriously with Ben Sittig.

September 18, 2023 10:00 - 58 minutes - 80.9 MB

In this episode, we chat with Ben Sittig, the Huge fly fisherman. Ben started fly fishing at 13 years old and never turned back. Several years ago he started his own YouTube channel @HugeFlyFisherman and he creates some of the best instructional and entertaining fly fishing videos out there, but with his own special and authentic twist. We talk with Ben about why it's important not to take ourselves too seriously out on the water and how fly fishing is supposed to be fun, so let's enjoy it. ...

106. Behind the scenes of "Mending The Line" with director Joshua Caldwell.

September 11, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 73.8 MB

In this episode, we speak with a guest unlike any other we've had before. Movie director Joshua Caldwell explains everything that goes into directing and creating a phenomenal movie with fly fishing at its heart. "Mending The Line" is a story about wounded veteran John Colter, who returns to the States, still carrying the demons of war, hauntingly disturbed by the everyday expectations of friendships and love interests. In Livingston, Montana, he meets Ike, a surly, headstrong fly-fisherman ...

105. When engineering meets art. A conversation with Brandon Bailes of Panther Branch Bugs on designing incredible Deer Hair Flies.

September 04, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 99.2 MB

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb speak with Brandon Bailes of Panther Branch Bugs. Brandon is a NASA Engineering Technician by day and a fly-tying maniac at night. He resides in North Alabama with his wife and two sons, surrounded by countless small streams and cold and warm water creeks that they get to enjoy all year round. Brandon grew up wading, fishing, and exploring these small hidden gems, and still, to this day, it’s his favorite type of water to fish due to the challenges it prese...

104. Embracing our role as Weekend Warriors

August 28, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 32.3 MB

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb share about a recent fishing trip that reminded them how unprofessional they really are at this whole fly-fishing thing. Find Dads On The Fly online and sign up for our newsletter at https://www.dadsonthefly.com/ Support Dads On the Fly on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84380068 Check out our sponsors: https://troutinsights.com/ https://catchcamnets.com/ https://turtleboxaudio.com/  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.c...

103. The best spot in the US to take kids fishing. Exploring Dry Run Creek with Chris Cain of Malfour Outfitters..

August 21, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 96.4 MB

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb chat with Chris Cain of Malfour Outfitters. Chris grew up the son of a pastor in rural north Alabama, where his passions for Jesus and the outdoors were born. Throughout his upbringing, God saw fit to place men in Chris’s life to cultivate those passions and disciple him in faith and fishing. In 2013, Chris married his beloved Jana, and they moved to north Texas to start a family and begin a life in ministry. Chris served the local church for over eight year...

102. Urban carp and minority representation in fly fishing with Nic Hall.

August 14, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB

Nic Hall is a Marine veteran, Dad, and avid fly-fishing angler in Denver, Colorado. He mainly targets carp in urban environments and trout throughout Colorado. When not fishing, he volunteers with several nonprofits, engaging youth via the Trout Unlimited "Trout in the Classroom" program and teaching fly fishing to underrepresented minorities through fly fishing camps. He also serves as a Board Member of the Denver chapter of Trout Unlimited, where efforts are made to restore and conserve th...

101. Dave Stewart of the Wet Fly Swing Podcast. Doing what you love and creating a premier fly fishing show to share knowledge with others.

August 07, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 90.2 MB

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb chat with Dave Stewart of the Wet Fly Swing Podcast. Dave is almost 500 episodes in, interviewing some of the best names in the fly fishing community. He's been sharing knowledge with anglers worldwide for years, and we've been fortunate enough to learn fly fishing and podcasting tips from him. In our conversation, we discuss why Dave started the Wet Fly Swing and how he's grown it into one of the best fly fishing podcasts. We also learn about fly fishing ...

100. It's the 100th episode! Listener-submitted topics and an amazing giveaway.

July 31, 2023 10:00 - 52 minutes - 72.4 MB

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb celebrate their 100th episode and cover some listener-submitted topics, including: -Blue lining for wild trout in western North Carolina -Balancing fishing and family life -Best tips and techniques we've learned in 100 episodes -Why we've fallen in love with smallmouth bass -Could you fish every day of the year? Enter the 100th episode giveaway for your chance at one of 3 amazing prize packages. (Must have codeword to enter, given during episode) htt...

99. Bo Brooks and Greg Camacho of Pirate Waters Outfitter. Fly fishing the Pamlico River and raising kids around water.

July 24, 2023 10:00 - 49 minutes - 67.8 MB

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb join Bo Brooks and Greg Camacho on location at Pirate Waters Outfitter in Washington, NC. We got to fish with Bo and Greg in the morning and then record a podcast in the afternoon. We learn all about Bo and Greg's fly fishing journeys and what it's been like for them to start an outdoor outfitter together. Bo has been fishing his whole life. After years of climbing cell phone towers, he took the plunge to create an outdoor outfitter in the town he has grow...

98. Chris Johnson on the most important thing to do when taking kids fishing, glorifying God through a fly shop, and much more.

July 17, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 63.5 MB

In this episode, Joshua sits down with Chris Johnson of Living Waters Fly Fishing. Joshua visited Round Rock, Texas, to see Living Waters fly shop in person and sat face-to-face with Chris for an amazing conversation. They discuss: -Chris learning to tie flies with his dad at 11 -Being creative through fly tying "Don't just be replicators be creators." -Fly Fishing in Central Texas and Texas' fish diversity -Rio Grande Cichlids -Guadalupe bass -Conserving Brushy Creek -The Living Wat...

97. Reflecting on 2 years of podcasting and recent fishing adventures.

July 10, 2023 10:00 - 40 minutes - 56.3 MB

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb reflect on two years of hosting the Dads On The Fly Podcast. They discuss: -favorite moments of the past two years -opportunities that they've had because of the show -being a part of the fly fishing community They also reflect on some recent fishing trips and Joshua's experience floating their boat for the first time without Caleb. As we prepare for our 100th episode, we would love to hear from our listeners on any topics or questions you want us to cover ...

96. Al Perkinson of Bajio Sunglasses teaches us about the importance of quality sunglasses while fishing and empowering the next generation on the water.

July 03, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 92.9 MB

In this episode, we chat with Al Perkinson of Bajio Sunglasses. Bajio is about more than just creating the clearest sunglasses on the market. They're about creating a community and making the world a better place. Hear the story of Bajio, how it started, its plans to empower the next generation of anglers and much more in our conversation with Al. We discuss: -Al's early days of fishing -Starting Bajio in the midst of the pandemic -Why a good pair of sunglasses can be an angler's best ...

95. Highlighting Southeastern Fly-Fishing with Josh England of Local Flow Magazine

June 26, 2023 10:00 - 57 minutes - 78.4 MB

Joshua and Caleb speak with Josh England of Local Flow Magazine in this episode. LOCAL FLOW is a biannual self-published photo magazine focused on fly fishing in the Southeast. Local Flow magazine is as at home on your coffee table as it is on the dash of your truck. Each magazine comprises 200 pages jam-packed with color and B&W images shot by some of the Southeast’s best photographers. Content includes photo stories and collections covering everything from small mountain streams to saltwat...

94. Our fishiest summer to date. Joshua and Caleb recap some of their most recent fly fishing experiences.

June 19, 2023 10:00 - 48 minutes - 66.7 MB

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb summarize some of their most recent fly-fishing adventures. Caleb tells stories from chasing smallmouth on the fly, tying smallmouth flies, which flies are more difficult streamers or dries, and more. Joshua recaps his recent trip to Texas, where he chased multiple new species on the fly. Happy Father's Day to all our dad listeners. We're thankful for you all. Find Dads On The Fly online and sign up for our newsletter at https://www.dadsonthefly.com/ Su...

93. George Daniel. Teaching fly fishing as a means to improve lives.

June 12, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 91.6 MB

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb chat with Mr. George Daniel. George has been fly fishing since age 6. He has competed at a high level for Fly Fishing Team USA, earning individual back-to-back US National Fly Fishing Championship titles and ranked as high as 5th in the World. At age 30, George decided to give up competitive fly fishing and focus on what he enjoys most-teaching. George considers himself a teacher first and a fly fisher second. He has authored three best-selling fly fishing b...

92. Family owned and family focused saltwater guide service with Tyler Hudgins and Travis Brown of Drumroll Charters.

June 05, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 84 MB

In this episode, Joshua sits alongside his son Foster to speak with Tyler Hudgins and Travis Brown of Drumroll Charters. Drumroll Charters is a family-owned and operated saltwater fishing charter serving North Carolina's Crystal Coast. Joshua traveled with Foster for a few days fishing the salt marshes for red drum. They chased fish in the marshes and then sat down for a conversation on all things NC coastal fly fishing. They discuss: -The Crystal Coast -Family-focused fly fishing -New D...

91. Dads getting their sons into fishing and how it lead to a great company. Beau Robinson and Stephen Nicolai of Catch Cam Nets.

May 29, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 85.4 MB

We chat with Beau Robinson and Stephen Nicolai of Catch Cam Nets in this episode. Beau and Stephen share about their early days in fishing and how their fathers were instrumental in their love of the outdoors. That has led to them becoming leaders in a great fly fishing company. Catch Cam Nets designs and builds custom nets for anglers with a unique feature to allow a camera to be mounted directly on the net frame so that you can take great pictures of your catches. In this episode, we learn...

90. Live from the Fly Fishing Film Tour Southern Loop at Oskar Blues Brewing in Brevard, NC.

May 22, 2023 10:00 - 54 minutes - 75.5 MB

This episode comes from a special live event, the Fly Fishing Film Tour Southern Loop stop at Oskar Blues Brewing in Brevard, NC. We sit down with several individuals in the local fly-fishing community to discuss their stories and what they're excited about with the future of fly fishing in our area. Our conversations include: Jessica Whitmire - Headwaters Outiftters: https://headwatersoutfitters.com/ Robin Hoofnagle - President of The Pisgah Chapter of Trout Unlimited: https://pisgahtu.o...

89. Creating the best outdoor speaker with Will Bradley from Turtlebox Audio

May 15, 2023 10:00 - 58 minutes - 80.9 MB

In this episode, we chat with Will Bradley from Turtlebox Audio. Turtlebox's mission is to make the loudest, most rugged, portable speaker in the market that is specifically built for the outdoors. We feel they have accomplished that and cannot say enough good things about our Turtlebox speakers. In this conversation with Will, one of the founders of Turtlebox, we learn more about the story behind the speaker. The story of 4 friends working together to solve a problem is encouraging. Also, t...

88. DIY budget friendly fly fishing trips lead to incredible stories told through film. Ben Meadows of Dorsal Outdoors.

May 08, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 87.9 MB

In this episode, we speak with Ben Meadows from Dorsal Outdoors. Dorsal Outdoors is a group of Alabama buddies who have adventured worldwide together to pursue their love of the outdoors. What began as a DIY fly fishing trip out of the country with some buddies has now morphed into one of the premier storytelling film groups in the outdoor community. We're excited to partner with Ben and Dorsal Outdoors for the upcoming Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) we will be emceeing at Oscar Blues Brewery i...

87. Father & Son Retreat Recap. The idea behind a father and son retreat and a look back on a phenomenal weekend of fathers investing in their kids.

May 01, 2023 10:00 - 46 minutes - 63.9 MB

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb recap the first ever Dads On The Fly Father & Son Retreat. We take some time to discuss the why behind the weekend and tell stories from an epic weekend of spending time outdoors with other fathers and their sons. A big thank you to all the people who made this weekend possible, including our dad, our sponsors, gift suppliers, and especially all the dads who trusted us enough to spend the weekend on the water with us. Also, a big shoutout to our wives who he...

86. How to build a fiberglass fly rod with Wes Telyea of Snoqualmie Rod Company. (Rod Builder Series Part 3)

April 24, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 103 MB

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb bring in Mr. Wes Telyea of Snoqualmie Rod Company, who walks us through building a fiberglass fly rod. Wes has been building fly rods for several years, and with his expertise in fiberglass rods, we spend some time geeking out on what makes fishing with glass so special. In this episode, we also discuss: -Wes' introduction to fly fishing -How a love of fishing led to rod building -What makes fishing with glass so special -How he has gotten his kids on t...

85. Designing graphite rods with Landon Myers of G. Loomis. (Rod Builder Series Part 2) Learning from one of the best in rod building. Getting young kids around water.

April 17, 2023 10:00 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MB

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb chat with Landon Myers of G. Loomis. Since 1982 G. Loomis has contributed innovative materials and manufacturing technology to the angling community. Landon is a design engineer specialist at G. Loomis, meaning he gets to spend time innovating and developing the fly rods that G. Loomis puts together. Working with their team, he seeks to design some of the best products on the market to present a fly best. In this conversation, we discuss: -Landon's intro i...

84. Ed Few custom bamboo rod builder. (Rod Builder Series Part 1) From London to Atlanta. Building bamboo rods. What makes bamboo rods special. Making the most of simple moments with kids.

April 10, 2023 10:00 - 56 minutes - 77.1 MB

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb interview Edward Few. Ed is a stay-at-home dad and custom bamboo fly rod maker. Ed shares some great insights on what makes bamboo rods special and why he has fallen in love with them. We love Ed's genuineness and humility that he expresses throughout this entire conversation. In this episode, we discuss: -Growing up in Cambridge and learning fishing in London -developing a love for bamboo rods and rod building -what goes into making a split cane bamboo ...

83. Family fishing moments, field trips, and smallmouth success. (Joshua finds out whether or not you can fish in an aquarium!?!?)

April 03, 2023 10:00 - 39 minutes - 54.7 MB

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb discuss an eventful week, including a fishing trip with three of their four kids, a field trip to Pigeon Forge, a smallmouth float, and an hour of catching bluegill. Eventful weeks like this don't happen too often for the Dads, so we try to take some time to reflect, and it gets us even more excited for the warm and longer days ahead. In this episode, we discuss the following: -a trip to the river with three kids -kids catching bugs and releasing fish -t...

82. Jerry Yates of Stream Team Anglers. Guiding at eleven years old! Falling in love with Western NC. Frog's Fanny Fly Treatment. Casting instruction.

March 27, 2023 09:30 - 57 minutes - 78.4 MB

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb sit with Mr. Jerry Yates of Stream Team Anglers. Jerry is a professional fly fishing guide, certified casting instructor, and Frog's Fanny Fly Treatment inventor. Jerry has an incredible story that we barely scratch the surface of. This is from our LIVE recording night on March 16th at Maggie Valley Fly Shop in Maggie Valley, NC. Thank you to Shannon and the team at MVFS for a great event. In this episode, we discuss: -Jerry's early days of fishing in Ut...