Episode Summary Welcome to Part-Two of the Derek Bird podcast. If you haven’t listened to Part-One yet, I highly encourage you to head over there first. Derek dives into growing up and fishing in British Columbia and paints a beautiful picture of the Canadian Rockies. Derek is a poet with his words. I could just feel the nostalgia and sense those special times with his brother Chris Bird. It was reminiscent of Norman and Paul Maclean from A River Runs Through It. Derek is a founding Editor of Fly Fusion Magazine and writes the Editor’s column called “Stream Lines” for each issue. He’s a Co-Host for the Fly Fusion TV series as well as the Producer responsible for content acquisition for the International Fly Fishing Film Festival, also known as, IF4, which is seen around the world. Additionally, he’s the author of a new book called, Last Summer On The Sage, that April Volkey says is a riveting tale, full of suspense that had me on the edge of my seat, anxiously turning each page to see what was around the next river bend. In this Part-Two episode we dive behind the scenes of the making of a fly fishing magazine. Being in media, I am inspired by both the creation of a quality fly fishing magazine and the interesting people that make it. We close talking about his great new novel that is getting rave reviews, Last Summer On The Sage…Enjoy! For the full IF4 worldwide tour check out: https://www.flyfilmfest.com Connect with Derek Bird:Last Summer On The Sage flyfusionmag.com @flyfusionmag Thanks to our sponsors:https://crosscurrentinsurance.comhttps://flyfishingshow.comhttps://www.nor-vise.com

Episode Summary Welcome to the next episode of the Fishing Journeys Podcasts.  I have a special treat for you, a two-part episode with one the true gentleman and thought leaders in fly fishing today, Derek Bird. This conversation was so fun and thought provoking, we had enough material for two parts.  No worries though, we are posting part-two tomorrow and depending on when you are listening, it’s probably already live.  When you are done with part-one just head over to part-two.  I like to be mindful of the podcast lengths as so many of you listen in your car, on your commutes. Derek Bird is a Founding Editor of Fly Fusion Magazine. He writes the Editor’s Column called “Stream Lines” for each issue.  He a co-host for the Fly Fusion TV as well as the producer responsible for content acquisition for the International Fly Fishing Film Festival, also known as, IF4, which is seen around the world. Additionally, he’s the author of a new book called, Last Summer on the Sage, that April Volkey says is “A riveting tale, full of suspense, that had me on the edge of my seat, anxiously turning each page to see what was around the next river bend.” For the full IF4 worldwide tour check out: https://www.flyfilmfest.com Connect with Derek Bird:Last Summer On The Sage flyfusionmag.com @flyfusionmag Thanks to our sponsors:https://crosscurrentinsurance.comhttps://flyfishingshow.comhttps://www.nor-vise.com

Episode Summary I’m excited to bring to you the next episode of the Fly Fishing Journeys Podcast with Nathan Wight of the North Woods Fly Company. Nate is an accomplished fly tier and guide from the great state of ME. Born into a sportsman family, he followed in his dad’s footsteps while cutting his teeth in the Maine woods including the Allagash Wilderness. He’s on several pro teams of some great companies, like HMH Vise, J. Stoddard and was recently named head of sales for Patridge Hooks. Check out this cool and informative podcast. https://www.instagram.com/n.w.flyco/ https://www.northwoodsfly.com/ Welcome to our newest flagship sponsor, Cross Current Insurance. In addition to great insurance products for guides and outfitters, they are fantastic people and a blast to work with. They're committed to the fly fishing industry and show their community support through their attendance at the fly fishing shows and their charitable giving to fantastic fly fishing organizations. Check them out! https://crosscurrentinsurance.com/ Continued thanks to our other flagship sponsors: https://www.nor-vise.com https://flyfishingshow.com

Episode Summary It was fun to hear Tiki's passion for fly fishing. The innocence of youth and the joy of spending time with his dad exploring the woods and the water. He is so well spoken for any age, and especially for a 9 year old. He does a great job offering some of his favorite tips to get on the fish and how to have a great time doing it. Don't dismiss this pod because of Tiki's age, check it out and share it with a young person. Thanks to our newest flagship sponsor, Cross Current Insurance. Amazing people with great products for the fly fishing and outdoor industry. Check them out https://crosscurrentinsurance.com Also, thanks to our other two flagship sponsors: https://www.nor-vise.com https://flyfishingshow.com

Episode Summary I met Steve Day of Golden Trout Pack Trains at the Pleasanton, CA Fly Fishing Show. He said he led pack train trips into the Golden Trout Wilderness, in the Sequoia National Forest in California.  I did a double take and said, “excuse me, come again…”. He explained how he packs clients in by horse with a pack of mules and sets up basecamp along the Kern River, 20 miles into the backcountry. How his clients dry fly fish for big rainbows in clear water up and down the river, right from basecamp. How it’s just a short horseback ride up the mountain to the mecca and the original strain of the Golden Trout in Volcano Creek and Golden Trout Creek.  I could hardly stand it, couldn’t believe what I was hearing and proceed to make plans. The trip did not disappoint. The horses and the pack train trip in was an amazing experience. The luxury camping right on the Kern River was a complete bonus as my mind was so fixed on the Golden Trout that I didn’t have expectations for this part of the trip but wow, it was amazing. Clearly heading up to Volcano Creek and Golden Trout Creek and seeing and yes, finally catching my first Golden was a magical moment and highlight not only of this trip but my fly fishing experiences.  On this podcast we hear from the wrangler angler himself, Steve Day and a couple of his amazing horse packers and trip leaders, Savanna Summers & Mari Stusser. Thanks to Douglas Outdoors for sponsoring this episode and our entire trip across country. The Douglas Upstream 6-piece, 3 weight was a joy to cast and a blast to fish. It’s the perfect rod for backcountry fishing and it’s now my go-to light action rod. https://goldentroutpacktrains.com https://douglasoutdoors.com Also, thanks to our podcast sponsors: https://www.nor-vise.com http://www.bissellinsuranceagency.com https://flyfishingshow.com

Episode Summary I heard the guys from the band Wilderado enjoyed fly fishing, so I was invited to their local show when they came through Boston.  We sat down backstage and chatted up about life on the road, their fly fishing experiences and their climb up the alternative rock chart. Their recorded stuff is super cool, and the energy and sound of the live stuff was incredible.  They have accrued 90+ million streams with 3+ million monthly listeners across platforms.  I hope you enjoy their music and this style podcast. https://www.wilderado.co https://www.instagram.com/wilderado_ Thanks to our other sponsors: https://www.nor-vise.com http://www.bissellinsuranceagency.com https://flyfishingshow.com/

Pat Dorsey is considered by many as one of the leading knowledge sources in fly fishing today. As a professional guide, author, and speaker he travels around the country and beyond fishing and teaching the sport he loves. As a partner and guide at the Blue Quill Angler he bases out of Evergreen, CO. He has authored four fly fishing books: Fly Fishing Tailwaters, Tying & Fishing Tailwater Flies, Colorado Guide Flies & Fly Fishing Guide to the South Platte River. In this podcast Pat offers us Five Winter Fly Fishing Tips. Before we get to the tips, we review the many diverse sections of the South Platte River including Cheeseman Canyon, below the Spinney Reservoir, Eleven Mile Canyon and Deckers. As the South Platte River is a tailwater, we talk about how to fish a tailwater and what similarities you can find between the South Platte and other tailwaters. Finally, we discussed some guide style flies, especially midges, as they are particularly important in the winter. We hone in on your equipment set up for fishing these tiny flies. https://www.patdorseyflyfishing.com https://bluequillangler.com Thanks to our sponsors: http://www.bissellinsuranceagency.com https://www.nor-vise.com https://flyfishingshow.com

Episode Summary Everyone loves dry flies and when you match that up with big Cicadas, hungry Rainbows and miles and miles of ‘S’ turns, cut banks and the beautiful Wyoming landscape, you’ve got Savery Creek. Along with my son and traveling buddy Tyler, we sat down with Brice Reid and Maddison Kopsa at Savery Creek Fishing. Brice gives us the low down on how to fish big dry flies like a Cicada.  Maddison breaks down other bugs to be prepared for, including several caddis fly patterns.  We have lots of fun and plenty of laughs on this episode. http://www.saverycreekfishing.com Thanks to our sponsors: http://www.bissellinsuranceagency.com https://www.nor-vise.com https://flyfishingshow.com

Episode Summary I’m not going to beat around the bush, you know or will find out that Norvise is a long-time sponsor of The Fly Fishing Journeys podcast. Tim & Michelle O’Neil, along with their son Tyler have been faithful supporters and friends ever since. But that’s not why I wanted to interview Tim. The Norvise tying vise is a very unique piece of equipment. The founder, Norm Norlander, was a visionary and beloved by so many. Tim has carried the Norvise tradition forward. Enjoy this discussion as we dive into his story and learn about what the company claims to be The Most Innovative Fly Tying System on the Market. https://www.nor-vise.com Thanks to our other sponsors: http://www.bissellinsuranceagency.com https://flyfishingshow.com

Episode Summary On this edition of the Fly-Fishing Journeys Podcast, we have a fun and lively conversation with Bob Shannon and Parker Wright of The Fly Rod Shop in Stowe, VT.  We dial in on both the DIY and guided fishing opportunities in the beautiful landscapes of Northern Vermont. They share how what would typically be a winter, ski destination has become a year-round destination with tons of outdoor activities available. Coincidentally, I went to college in the area and taught skiing at Stowe and Smugglers Notch, so the conversation brought back lots of nostalgic memories. We had a spirited chat about the trout creel limits and to be clear, as of Jan 1 of this year, Vermont Fish and Wildlife has reduced the trout creel limits to 8 in rivers and streams and 6 in lakes and ponds. At the recording of this conversation, it was at 12. I want to commend Bob for the time he served on the VF&W board in both his balanced approach and his advocacy for lowering the total creel limits. I am just glad that Vermont finally decided to lower that number. A strong case could be made for further protections for the Brook Trout as a wild, native fish over the Rainbows and Browns that are both non-native and stocked. https://www.flyrodshop.com Thanks to our sponsors: http://www.bissellinsuranceagency.com https://www.nor-vise.com https://flyfishingshow.com