Fly Brothers: A Fly Fishing Chronicle
62 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsTwo fly fishing brothers who enjoy trekking high mountain lakes for trout, hitting rivers and streams, tying flies, learning new techniques, discussing the history of the mountains we visit, and dreaming of waters we want to explore. Tune in to hear their recent trips and where they’re going next. Good drifts and stay tight to the fly friends.
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Session 51
January 29, 2024 14:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBIn session 51, the Fly Brothers welcome in the new year reflecting on holiday adventures, surf, and the approaching trips of the year. Thank you to all our fans for your continued support! Fly Brothers are a pair out in the coastal west, who enjoy exploring new water, a variety of flies , a variety of fish, and sharing good times. Tune in to see where they’ve been, researching, tying, and what’s next on their agenda to explore. Good drifts and stay tight to the fly friends.
Session 50
November 19, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBIn session 50, the Fly Brothers close their fishing expedition to Christmas Island. Also, Hud and B discuss their Fall trips to the Merced river in Yosemite and a kayak pack trip to a secret lake. Fly Brothers are a pair out in the coastal west, who enjoy exploring new water, a variety of flies , a variety of fish, and sharing good times. Tune in to see where they’ve been, researching, tying, and what’s next on their agenda to explore. Good drifts and stay tight to the fly friends.
Session 49
October 25, 2023 14:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBThe Fly Brothers review days 3 and 4 of their expedition to Christmas Island. Saltwater fishing continues to be ruined for them two they return to the California Surf. Additionally, B lands the Sierra Grand Slam as fall hits the Sierra Nevada, and finds a route to land the Grand Sierra Slam (cutthroat, golden, brookie, rainbow, brown). Fly Brothers are a pair out in the coastal west, who enjoy exploring new water, a variety of flies , a variety of fish, and sharing good times. Tune in to...
Session 48
October 02, 2023 02:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBThe Fly Brothers are back from their expedition to Christmas Island. Saltwater fishing has been ruined for them both. Tune in…. Fly Brothers are a pair out in the coastal west, who enjoy exploring new water, a variety of flies , a variety of fish, and sharing good times. Tune in to see where they’ve been, researching, tying, and what’s next on their agenda to explore. Good drifts and stay tight to the fly friends.
Session 47
July 04, 2023 17:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBIn session 47, Hud discusses his continued exploration of honey holes on the Monterey shoreline, while B gives updates on his striped bass hunt and pursuit of large trout on the western slopes of the Sierra. Fly Brothers are a pair of fly bum brothers out west, who enjoy exploring new water, a variety of flies , a variety of fish, and sharing good times. Tune in to see where they’ve been, what they’ve been researching, and what’s next on their agenda to explore.
Session 46
May 20, 2023 15:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBIn this session, Hud discusses his continued hot streak surf fishing, while B reviews his return trip to the legendary Pyramid Lake in Nevada to hunt the cutthroat he missed last trip. Both brothers have been feverish at the vice, fine tuning their patterns, and dialogue about the subtleties of making flies right for a hunt. Fly Brothers are a pair of fly bum brothers out west, who enjoy exploring new water, a variety of flies , a variety of fish, and sharing good times. Tune in to see wh...
Session 45
April 17, 2023 14:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBIn this session, Hud discusses the increase in striped bass action in the surf as spring kicks off in California, while B reviews his new pursuit of the legendary Pyramid Lake in Nevada. The Fly Brothers also discuss there the “single hole” challenge in Dunsmuir, and the fly tying stand-off they held after a surf season along the Santa Cruz coast. Fly Brothers are a pair of fly bum brothers out west, who enjoy exploring new water, a variety of flies , a variety of fish, and sharing g...
Session 44
March 06, 2023 16:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBIn this session, Hud takes the podcast on a ride to the Fly Fishing Show in Pleasanton, CA, the North State, and the rapidly approaching striped bass season on the Monterey coastline. The Fly Brothers also discuss there the “single hole” challenge in Dunsmuir, and the fly tying stand-off they held after a surf season along the Santa Cruz coast. Fly Brothers are a pair of fly bum brothers out west, who enjoy exploring new water, a variety of flies , a variety of fish, and sharing good t...
Session 43
January 17, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBIn their first episode of 2023, the Fly Brothers discuss their winter trips to a snowy upper sac, chocolatey middle Kaweah, and tricky lower kings. Their midge of history segment returns on the town of Dunsmuir, and they review the the recent “bomb cyclone” that’s swept the west coast of the northern America’s. Fly Brothers are a pair of fly bum brothers out west, who enjoy exploring new water, a variety of flies , a variety of fish, and sharing good times. Tune in to see where they’ve bee...
Session 42
December 17, 2022 16:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBThe Fly Brothers return to discuss their Fall trips to the waters of Monterey County and the western slopes of the upper kings river. Happy Holidays!!!! Fly Brothers are a pair of fly bum brothers out west, who enjoy exploring new water, a variety of flies , a variety of fish, and sharing good times. Tune in to see where they’ve been, what they’ve been researching, and what’s next on their agenda to explore.
Session 41
October 29, 2022 15:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBThe Fly Brothers return to the mic to review Hud’s trip to Kings Canyon and B’s encounters in the surf. Fly Brothers are a pair of fly bum brothers out west, who enjoy exploring new water, a variety of flies , a variety of fish, and sharing good times. Tune in to see where they’ve been, what they’ve been researching, and what’s next on their agenda to explore. Good drifts and stay tight to the fly friends.
Session 40
October 04, 2022 17:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBHud and B return to debrief their striper hunt in Monterey Bay, their freshwater trip to the southern cascades, and a backpacking trip to the High Sierra. Fly Brothers are a pair of fly bum brothers out west, who enjoy exploring new water, a variety of flies , a variety of fish, and sharing good times. Tune in to see where they’ve been, what they’ve been researching, and what’s next on their agenda to explore. Good drifts and stay tight to the fly friends.
Session 39
August 20, 2022 19:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBHud and B return to the mic this week to review their time on the Upper Sac, Pacific Ocean surf, and new pursuits behind the vice. Fly Brothers are a pair of fly bum brothers out west, who enjoy exploring new water, a variety of flies , a variety of fish, and sharing good times. Tune in to see where they’ve been, what they’ve been researching, and what’s next on their agenda to explore. Good drifts and stay tight to the fly friends. Check out old and new episodes.
Session 38
July 23, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBIn this session, B reviews waters north of Truckee, while Hud shares kayak and surf trips to the salt. Fly Brothers are a pair of fly bum brothers out west, who enjoy exploring new water, a variety of flies , a variety of fish, and sharing good times. Tune in to see where they’ve been, what they’ve been researching, and what’s next on their agenda to explore. Good drifts and stay tight to the fly friends. Check out old and new episodes.
Session 37
June 23, 2022 14:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBIn this session, Hud and B share another day on the water debriefing their trip to Sequoia National and their solo trips across California. Tune in to see where they’ve been, what they’ve been researching, and what’s next on their agenda to explore. Fly Brothers are a pair of fly bum brothers out west, who enjoy exploring new water, a variety of flies , a variety of fish, and sharing good times. Good drifts and stay tight to the fly friends. Check out prior and new episodes.
Session 36
June 02, 2022 13:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBIn this session, B shares his time on a kayak pack trip on the western slopes of the Sierra, while Hud reviews his luck fishing some private water on the cusp of Big Sur. Spring is heating up, and so are adventures for the fly brothers. Tune in to see where they’ve been and what’s next on their agenda to explore. Fly Brothers are a pair of fly bum brothers out west, who enjoy exploring new water, a variety of fly tackle, a variety of fish, and sharing good times. Good drifts and stay tig...
Session 35
May 20, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBIn this session, B shares his time on the upper sac and a mountaineering summit attempt of Mt Hood. While, Hud reviews his plunge into his fly boxes preparing for trips he has planned Fly Brothers are a pair of fly bum brothers out west, who enjoy exploring new water, a variety of tackle, a variety of fish, and sharing good times. Good drifts and stay tight to the fly friends. Check out prior and new episodes.
Session 34
May 04, 2022 15:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBHud and B return to the mic and vice to debrief their recent trip together on the lower kings. Fly Brothers are a pair of fly bum brothers out west, who enjoy exploring new water, new tackle, hunting a variety of fish, and sharing good times. Good drifts and stay tight to the fly friends. Check us out.
Session 33
April 04, 2022 17:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBHud and B get together to discuss Hud’s creative pursuits on the vice and B’s recent trip to the western slopes of the Sierra. Fly Brothers are a pair of fly bum brothers out west, who enjoy exploring new water, new tackle, hunting a variety of fish, and sharing good times. Good drifts and stay tight to the fly friends. Check us out.
Session 32
March 17, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBHud and B get together to share trips and catch up on all their pursuits in fly fishing. A classic “hang” podcast. Fly Brothers are a pair of fly bum brothers out west, who enjoy exploring new water, new tackle, hunting a variety of fish, and sharing good times. Good drifts and stay tight to the fly friends. Check us out.
Session 31
February 24, 2022 18:00 - 57 minutes - 39.9 MBHud and B join up to talk about recent challenges in their salt and freshwater trips. Their conversation leads them to the vulnerabilities and loss of small fly shops, exploring the “Kill the Bill” movement in Florida, and attempts by companies to mine near Hot Creek in California’s Eastern Sierra. Fly Brothers are a pair of fly bum brothers out west, who enjoy exploring new water, new tackle, hunting a variety of fish, and sharing good times. Good drifts and stay tight to the fly friend...
Session 30
February 10, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBHud and B come back together to share trips to the Big Sur, Merced River, and Pacific Ocean systems. Additional conversation brings them to new fly tying pursuits, invasive water species, a midge of Sierra history, euro blind sets, and tenkara fishing in winter low flows. Fly Brothers are a pair of fly bum brothers out west, who enjoy exploring new water, new tackle, hunting a variety of fish, and sharing good times. Good drifts and stay tight to the fly friends. Check us out.
Session 29
January 20, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBIn session 29, Hud shares new quests to the Carmel River, while B talks about his hot and cold streak at the King River. Additional conversation hooks them into fly fishing ethics, debates on vest or packs, and legislation presently trying to fund and preserve water systems. Fly Brothers are a pair of fly bum brothers out west, who enjoy exploring new water, new tackle, hunting a variety of fish, and sharing good times. Good drifts and stay tight to the fly friends. Tune in.
Session 28
December 16, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBWe’re back after a holiday break to discuss a recent trip to the Upper Sac and plans for Pyramid Lake. We review a midge of history about Pyramid Lake, opening a discussion about the upsides and downsides to dams and hatcheries with the presenting water crisis in California. We close our meeting reflecting on an article from Hatch Magazine and relate its content to our year on the water. Fly Brothers are a pair of fly bum brothers out west, who enjoy exploring new water, new tackle, hunt...
Session 27
November 14, 2021 00:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBThis session, B reviews a broken paddle kayak pack trip, while Hud discussion trips to the Monterey Salt. Fly Brothers are a pair of fly bum brothers out west, who enjoy exploring new water, new tackle, hunting a variety of fish, and sharing good times. Good drifts and stay tight to the fly friends. Tune in.
Session 26
October 21, 2021 04:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBHud shares his recent kayak trip for rock fish and his return to scuba diving Monterey bay. B returns to the lake of his personal best trout to check the fall bite. He runs into a new species, a host of roaming wildlife, and an unexpected capsized canoe. Fly Brothers are a pair of fly bum brothers out west, who enjoy exploring new water, new tackle, hunting a variety of fish, and sharing good times. Good drifts and stay tight to the fly friends. Tune in.
Session 25
October 13, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 52.4 MBHud and B debrief their tuna expedition in San Diego. Fly Brothers are a pair of fly bum brothers out west, who enjoy exploring new water, new tackle, hunting a variety of fish, and sharing good times. Good drifts and stay tight to the fly friends. Tune in.
Session 24
September 10, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBHud and B discuss their thoughts on an upcoming saltwater trip out of San Diego. Tuna venture! Fly Brothers are a pair of fly bum brothers out west, who enjoy exploring new water, new tackle, hunting a variety of fish, and sharing good times. Good drifts and stay tight to the fly friends. Tune in.
Session 23
August 27, 2021 02:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBIn this session, Hud reviews his recent trips to the salt, while B shares his exploration of high lakes in the Cathedral Range of Yosemite. They explore recent news from the mountain, and return to last sessions topics to provide their research on condor and poaching. The session closes with a midge of history on Joe Walker and William Brewer. Fly Brothers are a pair of fly bum brothers out west, who enjoy exploring new water, hunting a variety of fish, and good times. Good drifts and st...
Session 22
August 13, 2021 04:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBHud and B share recent days on the water, thoughts on news from the trail, and new flies in our digital shop. Fly Brothers is a pair of fly bum brothers out west, who enjoy exploring new water, hunting a variety of fish, and good times. Good drifts and stay tight to the fly friends. Tune in.
Session 21
July 30, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBIn this session, Hud and B debrief their recent trip to the Central High Sierra. They traveled 40-50 miles, most off trail, hunted for Golden’s on the fly, and ran into some crazy weather. Tune in to hear their adventure.
Session 20
July 15, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBIn session 20, Hud and B prepare for their approaching Sierra trip. They return to a their midge of history section with continued interest in Jed Smith, Cajon Pass, and Joe Walkers traverse into Yosemite. We close reviewing Leave No Trace principles to prepare for an ethical outing over the next week. Tune in.
Session 19
July 01, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBThis session, Hud and B share their recent trips, revisit questions about safe passage thru a wild fire, and explore more Sierra Nevada history in the stories of Stephen Powers and Jedediah Smith. Tune in.
Session 18
June 17, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBWe share this session with Ireland and Wyatt. A couple who fly fish freshwater rivers and creeks in the Monterey region for steelhead. After some local intel on the water, they tell tales about weekend warrior trips across California and Nevada for rainbows and lahontan cutthroat. We close sharing our thoughts about how new anglers (us) can approach a growing sport. Tune in to hear Wyatt, Ireland, and the Fly Brothers.
Session 17
June 10, 2021 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBWe start our session with a guest, our sister, Hannah Facchini. She shares her experience fishing at a local golf course on a Tenkara rod and encourages women to join the sport of fly fishing. Later in the conversation, Hud shares his recent recon trip to the Big Sur River, while B challenges Hud to a fly standoff in our next High Sierra trip. Tune in!
Session 16
May 27, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBThe Fly Brothers welcome a long time friend Jason Rojas to the podcast. We discuss Jason’s history fishing in domestic and international waters, his growing passion for fly fishing, and his take on backcountry travel. The session closes with B’s recent catch of his personal best trout, Hud’s discovery of a recent article about fossils found in the CA foothills, and the wonder we have for the ever changing history of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Join us.
Session 15
May 20, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBSession 15 explores the skill of adaptability in mountain recreation, recent success at the fly shop, and research and development flies for upcoming High Sierra trips. Check our flies out at... https://www.etsy.com/shop/FacchiniFlyCo Good drifts, stay tight to the fly.
Session 14
May 13, 2021 04:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBSession 14 covers B’s recent alpine adventure to the summit of Mt. Shasta, while Hud hit the Pacific in his kayak in search of lingcod, rockfish, and striper. Tune in to the Fly Brothers Podcast.
Session 13
May 06, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBIn this session, Hud retells his recent catch and cook of a 27in striper from the surf, while B shares his weekend push to Alta Peak in Sequoia National Park. The fly brothers share their upcoming plan to fish the Carmel region and seek the summit of MT Shasta. We found ourselves ending early and restarting as we had more to share. Tune in to the end.
Session 12
April 29, 2021 15:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBIn this session, we review our recent trip to the Guadalupe River in Texas, and share how fishing new water is challenging, adventurous, and rewarding. Tune in.
Session 11
April 08, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBIn this session, Hud talks about his success during the first week of the rockfish opener and how he likes to prepare and cook rockfish. B shares his upcoming trip into the backcountry snow to Pear Lake in Sequoia National Park to continue preparing for Shasta. We find our way into a previous trip to the North Fork of Big Pine and the beauty of the Palisades range in the Sierra Nevada. Tune in.
Session 10
April 01, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBIn this session we discuss recent trips, new patterns, and find our way onto backpacking gear, upcoming trips in Texas, the Sierra, and a fall trip out of San Diego. Tune in.
Session 9
March 25, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBIn this episode we explore our mindset on the trail before and during long treks. We review our recent fly pursuits, trips to the upper Kings River, the middle fork of the Kaweah River, and upcoming plan for the Striper run into the surf. Tune in.
Episode 9
March 25, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBIn this episode we explore our mindset on the trail before and during long treks. We review our recent fly pursuits, trips to the upper Kings River, the middle fork of the Kaweah River, and upcoming plan for the Striper run into the surf. Tune in.
Session 8
March 23, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBIn this episode we talk about our recent trips to the salt, lower Kings River, and Sequoia National Park. We recap our first multi day expedition into Yosemite National Park back in 2015, and the mistakes we made from our minimal experience in the backcountry.
Episode 8
March 23, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBIn this episode we talk about our recent trips to the salt, lower Kings River, and Sequoia National Park. We recap our first multi day expedition into Yosemite National Park back in 2015, and the mistakes we made from our minimal experience in the backcountry.
Episode 7
March 11, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBIn this episode we discuss past and upcoming backcountry trips, our minimalist fishing gear on the trail, and find humor in our mistakes. Tune in.
Session 7
March 11, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBIn this episode we discuss past and upcoming backcountry trips, our minimalist fishing gear on the trail, and find humor in our mistakes. Tune in.