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Join renowned angler April Vokey as she explores fishing, hunting, foraging and homesteading through intimate, face-to-face conversations with some of the outdoor world's most influential people. Her intense curiosity drives her to take a behind-the-scenes, vulnerable and honest approach with her guests that often ends up uncovering never-before-heard stories. An Anchored Outdoors production.
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Anchored Podcast Ep. 229: Jake Jordan on Big Game Fly Fishing, STH Reels and the World Class Angler
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Jake Jordan is a renowned fly-fishing guide and instructor who’s been in the fishing business for over seventy years. Founder of STH Reels and World Class Angler, an early fly shop in the Florida Keys, Jake has been at the forefront of many changes in the big game world. In this episode of Anchored, we discuss how he got his start, fly fishing for …
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Anchored Podcast Ep. 228: Dec Hogan on a Passion for Steelhead
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Dec has been on my podcast guest list since before I even launched the show. A full-time steelhead guide from the 80’s and the author of one of my favourite books, A Passion for Steelhead, Dec certainly has a story to tell. In this episode of Anchored, we get to know more about Dec—the person—and his life before, during and after guiding. We discus…
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Anchored Podcast Ep. 227: Johnnie McClure on Fly Fishing the Madison River
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I first heard of Johnnie McClure when I announced our 2023 member’s trip to Montana. I’d committed to dates that aligned with our filming of Kelly Galloup’s Masterclass for Anchored Outdoors (which I hope most of you are already members of). As word spread through our community, so too did the request that I get Johnnie on the show. Thankfully, I w…
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Anchored Podcast Ep. 226: Conway Bowman on Staying Young and Fly Fishing for Mako Sharks
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Conway Bowman has been on my list of podcast guests since this show first began. Nine seasons later, it’s finally happened! In this episode of Anchored, I sit down with Conway to learn more about his adventurous lifestyle, how he became known as THE fly fishing guide for mako sharks, why Mako’s may just be the ultimate gamefish and more. Learn more…
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Anchored Podcast Ep. 225: Devin Olsen on Nymph Fishing, History, Temperature Gradients and More
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Devin Olsen has been a member of Fly Fishing Team USA since 2006, winning individual bronze and team silver in the 2015 World Fly Fishing Championships in Bosnia. Once a salmon and steelhead biologist in Joseph, Oregon, Devon is a wealth of knowledge. In this episode of Anchored we discuss how he got in to competitive fly fishing, how it’s structur…
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Anchored Podcast Ep. 224: Al and Gretchen Beatty on Feather Quality, Hairwings, Proportions and History
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Al and Gretchen Beatty have become fan favourites in our Anchored Outdoors membership. Long-time fly tiers, instructors and authors, the duo is a class act who oozes depth, precision and professionalism into everything they do. In this episode of Anchored, I sit down with them to learn more about their personal story, Al’s time working for Whiting …
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Anchored Podcast Ep. 223: Karin Miller on Zenkara Fly Fishing, Angles and Innovation
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Karin Miller is the owner of Zen Tenkara, a Colorado company that designs, manufactures and sells Tenkara rods, lines and accessories. In this episode of Anchored, I sit down with Karin to hear more about how the company was founded, how she handles innovation and criticism, angles while fighting fish, Tenkara’s history, and more. Learn more about …
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Anchored Podcast Ep. 222: Zeb Hogan on National Geographic and Monster Fish
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Dr. Zeb Hogan is a research biologist at the University of Nevada, Reno and the United Nations Convention on Migratory Species Scientific Councilor for Fish. He has a doctoral degree in ecology, was a visiting Fulbright scholar at the Environmental Risk Assessment Program at Thailand’s Chiang Mai University and has served as a World Wildlife Fund S…
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Anchored Podcast Ep. 221: George Daniel on Growth and Fly Fishing Evolution
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George Daniel has an impressive resume… he started fly fishing when he was a young boy before trying out — and qualifying — for Fly Fishing Team USA. George is a two-time US National Fly Fishing Champion and was ranked as high as 5th in the world. He’s also the author of multiple best selling fly fishing books, as well as the director and lead inst…
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Anchored Podcast Ep. 220: Ann Miller on Hatch Guides and All Things Buggy
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Ann Miller is an aquatic biologist and the author of the popular book, Hatch Guide for Upper Midwest Streams. I’ve been a longtime fan of Ann’s… from her work with entomology to her founding of Fly Girls in 1996. In this episode of Anchored, Ann and I sit down to discuss how her experience in a tricky economy helped to shape her career into what it…
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Anchored Podcast Ep. 219: Mike Tayloe of Finns West on Freestone First Aid
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For decades, Mike Tayloe has been involved in pre-hospital emergency care focusing on remote and wilderness medicine. As director of operations and co-founder of Finns West he’s provided remote medical services from Mount Everest to Antarctica. Tayloe guides for several fly fishing outfitters spanning Colorado to Chile. In this episode of Anchored,…
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Anchored Podcast Ep. 218: Eric Paulson on Swinging vs Nymphing, Fishing with Balloons and More
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Eric Paulson started his fly-fishing career in the Pacific Northwest. Growing up in an outdoor oriented family, Eric spent his time fishing and hunting in waters and terrain ranging from the Pacific Coast to Western Montana. In 1989, he moved to Bozeman, Montana to chase a college football dream with Montana State University. This dream was short-l…
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Anchored Podcast Ep. 217: Tommy Lynch on Night Fishing, Snagging, and More
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Tommy Lynch is the first person who comes to my mind when I think about night-fishing for huge brown trout. Having guided over twenty years in Michigan, Tommy has earned a reputation for being one of the fishiest guys in the area. In this episode of Anchored, I sit down with him to discuss the ins and outs of night-fishing, and learn some other fun…
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Anchored Podcast Ep. 216: Enrico Puglisi on Fibres, Dubbing Brushes, "Making It" and More
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Born and raised in Sicily, Italy, Enrico Puglisi learned to fish by watching his father catch dinner in the Mediterranean Sea. They even used feathers from their own chickens, unintentionally seeding the concept of fly fishing in Enrico’s mind. But it wasn’t until Enrico received a bill for his favourite tying material that he accidentally fell int…
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Anchored Podcast Ep. 215: Rich Stuber on Watermaster and More!
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Rich Stuber is a native Montanan who worked in the inflatable business, specifically manufacturing Water Master Rafts, for years before eventually taking over the company. In this episode of Anchored, Rich and I sit down to discuss what to look for in an inflatable raft, how to make the most out of your time on the water, and more. If you haven’t c…
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Anchored Podcast Ep. 214: Tim O’Neill on Norvise Vises and the Legacy of Norm Norlander
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Tim O’Neill had big shoes to fill the day he took over Norvise Fly Tying Vises in 2018. A machinist by trade, he’d already worked with the company’s founder, Norm Norlander, for a decade prior to the takeover. An unfortunate illness would ultimately hinder decades of Norm’s hard work and passion, making Tim the company’s new CEO. In this episode of…
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Anchored Podcast Ep. 213: Chris Dombrowski, the River You Touch
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Chris Dombrowski is a poet, author, teacher, and river guide who works and lives in Missoula, Montana. His latest book, The River You Touch, was recently released and I was keen to hear more about its behind the scenes. In this episode of Anchored, Chris and I discuss poetry, why it matters, our relationship with water, and how each of us process o…
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Anchored Podcast Ep. 212: Dan "Rooster" Leavens on Seizing the Day
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Dan “Rooster” Leavens is unforgettable. Today he’s the head guide and owner of Stonefly Outfitters, but there’s a whole lot more to the Montana local. Dan’s early career in the Coast Guard took him away from New England and put him on the pacific coast, where he developed an addiction to steelhead. After years of guiding in Washington and Alaska, h…
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Anchored Podcast Ep. 211: Jac Ford Takes the View From the Middle Seat
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Jac Ford took up fly fishing in elementary school. By the fifth grade, he was tying his own flies and before graduating from high school, he was an avid fly-tier and fly-fisherman. Jac started fly fishing for steelhead in 1972 before getting the travel bug and setting off to experience other fisheries—including Montana, where he made quite a name f…
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Anchored Podcast Ep. 210: Tim Arsenault on Bridge Fly Lines and Spey Casting
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Tim Arsenault has a laugh you won’t forget and a cast you’ll want to master. An avid angler and competitor at the popular Spey-o-Rama casting event, he has made a much-deserved name for himself as one of North America’s top casters. Tim is the founder of Bridge Fly Lines and the manager of Vancouver’s Michael and Young Fly shop. In this episode of …
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Anchored Podcast Ep. 209: Derek Bird on the Arts and Fly Fishing
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Derek Bird grew up fly fishing Rocky Mountain streams in British Columbia’s Kootenay region. His passion for catching trout has taken him to some of North America’s most remote destinations. He is the author of two books and is the founding editor of Fly Fusion Magazine, where you can find his regular column, Stream Lines. In this episode of Anchor…
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Anchored Podcast Ep. 208: Jessie Krebs on Survival and Trip Tips
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Jessie Krebs is a former US Air Force SERE specialist who believes that skills combined with preparation allow for a deeper connection to the wilderness. Sere stands for Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape—all things that sound mildly terrifying to the average person. But Jessie is the opposite of those things. She is warm, patient, thoughtfu…
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Anchored Podcast Ep. 207: Drew Chicone on Scenting Flies, UV, Crabs and more
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Drew Chicone has made a name for himself as one of the industry’s top fly tiers… and rightfully so. The author of 15 books and a stream of impressive patterns, Drew keeps his finger on innovation, all while continuously providing education and value to his followers and readers. In this episode of Anchored, Drew and I discuss putting scent on flies…
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Anchored Podcast Ep. 206: Emily Rodger’s Incredible Story
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Champion cyclist Emily Rodger’s ascent to the podium was twice derailed by near-fatal collisions. Her journey to overcome injury and PTSD lead her back to the pastime of her childhood and her love for fly fishing. In this episode of Anchored, she tells her story and shares how she discovered not only her own peace but also a path for others facing …
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Anchored Podcast Ep. 205: Trevor Covich on Catching Anadromous Fish
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As a young boy, Trevor Covich knew he wanted to be a fishing guide. Born and raised in Washington state, he’s always had a love for anadromous fish. In this episode of Anchored, we discuss fishing for chinook salmon, water columns, fishing lanes, following the fish migration, and Trevor’s controversial outlook on current fishing stocks. Learn more …
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