A year ago today, May 25, 2022, a fire started in the middle of the Bolivian jungle, burning down a lodge in one of the most sought-after fishing destinations in the world. To tell that story, we have Drake magazine founder, Tom Bie.To get more stories like this pick up a copy of The Drake at your local fly shop or subscribe at drakemag.com.This episode was made possible by generous support from The Eleven Experience, Scott Fly Rods, and Grundens. If you like the show, give em some of your money.

A year ago today, May 25, 2022, a fire started in the middle of the Bolivian jungle, burning down a lodge in one of the most sought-after fishing destinations in the world. To tell that story, we have Drake magazine founder, Tom Bie. To get more stories like this pick up a copy of The Drake at your local fly shop or subscribe at <a href="http://drakemag.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">drakemag.com</a>. This episode was made possible by generous support from The Eleven Experience, Scott Fly Rods, and Grundens. If you like the show, give em some of your money.

#63 Bolivian Burnout: Who Torched Angling Frontiers' Lodge?

Stephen Sautner

Today we have a story from the Winter 2022/23 issue of The Drake Magazine called “Numbers Game,” that basically asks the question, do I need to catch more fish? The author, Stephen Sautner, does a better job answering that question than I have heard in a long time. To continue this discussion and many others, get your hands on the latest issue of The Drake Magazine either on our website, drakemag.com, or better yet, at your local fly shop.If you like what you heard, make sure to check out Stephen’s new audiobook “Fish on, Fish off.” In it he reads 50 stories about angling and misadventure. Think of it like a six-and-a-half-hour podcast of real-life fishing stories about heartbreak, terror, and triumph. “Fish On, Fish Off” is available on Audible and Audiobooks.com.

Today we have a story from the Winter 2022/23 issue of The Drake Magazine called “Numbers Game,” that basically asks the question, do I need to catch more fish? The author, Stephen Sautner, does a better job answering that question than I have heard in a long time. To continue this discussion and many others, get your hands on the latest issue of The Drake Magazine either on our website, <a href="http://drakemag.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">drakemag.com</a>, or better yet, at your local fly shop. If you like what you heard, make sure to check out Stephen’s new audiobook “Fish on, Fish off.” In it he reads 50 stories about angling and misadventure. Think of it like a six-and-a-half-hour podcast of real-life fishing stories about heartbreak, terror, and triumph. “Fish On, Fish Off” is available on Audible and <a href="http://Audiobooks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audiobooks.com</a>.

#62 Catching Less Fish w/ Stephen Sautner

Today, with the help of Drake magazine editor and founder, Tom Bie, we’ll be walking through what you can find in the Fall 2022 issue of the Drake. If you’re hearing this, it means you should be able to buy it at your local fly shop or on our website, drakemag.com.Many thanks to Scott Fly Rods and The Eleven Experience for making this episode possible, and a big thanks to all of the advertisers in the print magazine as well.A shout out to Hansi Johnson for chatting with us about his photo. You can find him on instagram @hansski43

Today, with the help of Drake magazine editor and founder, Tom Bie, we’ll be walking through what you can find in the Fall 2022 issue of the Drake. If you’re hearing this, it means you should be able to buy it at your local fly shop or on our website, <a href="http://drakemag.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">drakemag.com</a>. Many thanks to Scott Fly Rods and The Eleven Experience for making this episode possible, and a big thanks to all of the advertisers in the print magazine as well. A shout out to Hansi Johnson for chatting with us about his photo. You can find him on instagram @hansski43

#61 Fall 2022 Magazine Preview

This week we have a couple old episodes that we’ve smashed together. They’re both about the Mississippi River, and they’re both about family and fishing on 11/11, Armistice Day, Veterans Day, which is when this episode is being released. If you’re listening on 11/11, I’m currently down on the Mississippi, probably not catching fish.Many thanks to our sponsors The Eleven Experience (https://elevenexperience.com)and Scott Fly Rods (https://www.scottflyrod.com) for helping make this episode possible

This week we have a couple old episodes that we’ve smashed together. They’re both about the Mississippi River, and they’re both about family and fishing on 11/11, Armistice Day, Veterans Day, which is when this episode is being released. If you’re listening on 11/11, I’m currently down on the Mississippi, probably not catching fish. Many thanks to our sponsors The Eleven Experience (<a href="https://elevenexperience.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://elevenexperience.com</a>)and Scott Fly Rods (<a href="https://www.scottflyrod.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.scottflyrod.com</a>) for helping make this episode possible

#60 Eleven Eleven on the Mississippi River

A few months ago a family friend gave me a taxidermied brown trout that had been mounted in the 80s. When I went to the friend’s house to get the story behind the fish I somehow left with the rod and reel that had caught it, plus a whole lot more. This episode is the story of that fish, the rod, and the anglers that came before us.Music for this episode was written and recorded by Russell Pedersen and appears on his album, Steal from the Rushes. You can see him live with his band Horseshoes and Hand Grenades at a few concerts this summer in Wisconsin. They always put on a heck of a show. (Link to the album: https://russellpedersen.bandcamp.com/album/steal-from-the-rushes)This episode was made possible by generous support from The Eleven Experience, Scott Fly Rods, and Howler Bros. If you like the show, give em some of your money and tell em we sent ya.

A few months ago a family friend gave me a taxidermied brown trout that had been mounted in the 80s. When I went to the friend’s house to get the story behind the fish I somehow left with the rod and reel that had caught it, plus a whole lot more. This episode is the story of that fish, the rod, and the anglers that came before us. Music for this episode was written and recorded by Russell Pedersen and appears on his album, Steal from the Rushes. You can see him live with his band Horseshoes and Hand Grenades at a few concerts this summer in Wisconsin. They always put on a heck of a show. (Link to the album: <a href="https://russellpedersen.bandcamp.com/album/steal-from-the-rushes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://russellpedersen.bandcamp.com/album/steal-from-the-rushes</a>) This episode was made possible by generous support from The Eleven Experience, Scott Fly Rods, and Howler Bros. If you like the show, give em some of your money and tell em we sent ya.

#59 A Wise Man's Fishing Gear

Today, with the help of Drake magazine editor and founder, Tom Bie, we’ll be walking through what you can expect from the coming Fall 2021 issue of the Drake. If you’re hearing this, it means you should be able to buy it at your local fly shop or on our website, Drakemag.com.Many thanks to Scott Fly Rods, The Eleven Experience, and Howler Brothers for making this episode possible, and a big thanks to all of the advertisers in the print magazine as well. A shout out to our voice actor Bobby Eckert, who is a guide in upstate New York. He plays a mean Alec Baldwin and knows what he’s doing behind the oars. You can find him on instagram @freestoneflytours

Today, with the help of Drake magazine editor and founder, Tom Bie, we’ll be walking through what you can expect from the coming Fall 2021 issue of the Drake. If you’re hearing this, it means you should be able to buy it at your local fly shop or on our website, <a href="http://Drakemag.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Drakemag.com</a>. Many thanks to Scott Fly Rods, The Eleven Experience, and Howler Brothers for making this episode possible, and a big thanks to all of the advertisers in the print magazine as well. A shout out to our voice actor Bobby Eckert, who is a guide in upstate New York. He plays a mean Alec Baldwin and knows what he’s doing behind the oars. You can find him on instagram @freestoneflytours

#58 Fall 2021 Magazine Preview

As you’ll see in the title, this is a continuation of the Steelhead miniseries that started years ago - Chapter 3 to be exact. And while I recognize that the vast majority of anglers will never set foot in a native steelhead watershed, I’m harping on this issue because I think these fish are a bit of a canary in the coal mine for fisheries, and the world as a whole. I’m worried that their health is a sign of things to come for our rivers and really all of us. And the past 12 months have brought But today, I wanna head to a little corner of Oregon where things haven’t quite gone to shit. Where, despite the efforts of miners, noxious air and a million other villains, that lil yellow bird is still chirping. For now. And there might be something you can do to make sure it stays that way.TO SIGN UP TO SPEAK AT THE OCTOBER 15 ODFW COMMISSION MEETING, FOLLOW THIS LINK: https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_2jsvNgcdRiCHUZjgmXUJzgTO FURTHER EDUCATE YOURSELF, FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE NATIVE FISH SOCIETY WEBSITE: https://nativefishsociety.org/news-media/stand-up-for-wild-fish-in-southern-oregon

As you’ll see in the title, this is a continuation of the Steelhead miniseries that started years ago - Chapter 3 to be exact. And while I recognize that the vast majority of anglers will never set foot in a native steelhead watershed, I’m harping on this issue because I think these fish are a bit of a canary in the coal mine for fisheries, and the world as a whole. I’m worried that their health is a sign of things to come for our rivers and really all of us. And the past 12 months have brought But today, I wanna head to a little corner of Oregon where things haven’t quite gone to shit. Where, despite the efforts of miners, noxious air and a million other villains, that lil yellow bird is still chirping. For now. And there might be something you can do to make sure it stays that way. TO SIGN UP TO SPEAK AT THE OCTOBER 15 ODFW COMMISSION MEETING, FOLLOW THIS LINK: <a href="https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_2jsvNgcdRiCHUZjgmXUJzg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_2jsvNgcdRiCHUZjgmXUJzg</a> TO FURTHER EDUCATE YOURSELF, FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE NATIVE FISH SOCIETY WEBSITE: <a href="https://nativefishsociety.org/news-media/stand-up-for-wild-fish-in-southern-oregon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://nativefishsociety.org/news-media/stand-up-for-wild-fish-in-southern-oregon</a>

#57 Oregon's South Coast - Steelhead Ch. 3

When the idea for this podcast was first tossed around, we knew we wanted it to be an extension of the Drake Magazine - and one of the ways we envisioned doing so was by having magazine contributors read their stories. In this episode Andy Harris reads his essay “The Club,” which appeared in the Spring 2021 Issue of the Drake Magazine. The story is about a young man fishing private water forty years ago, but I found it to be pretty timeless because it’s about why we fish, and the social capital that we place on and gain from our piscatorial pursuits - a question I’ve been asking myself for the past few years.If you want to read other stories of this calibre, make sure to subscribe to the Drake. $40 for the year. Every single one of us could benefit from less time on our phones. Let a print magazine help you do so.Finally, many thanks to The Eleven Experience, Scott Fly Rods, and Howler Bros. for making this show possible. If you like the show, give em somma your money and tell em we sent ya.

When the idea for this podcast was first tossed around, we knew we wanted it to be an extension of the Drake Magazine - and one of the ways we envisioned doing so was by having magazine contributors read their stories. In this episode Andy Harris reads his essay “The Club,” which appeared in the Spring 2021 Issue of the Drake Magazine. The story is about a young man fishing private water forty years ago, but I found it to be pretty timeless because it’s about why we fish, and the social capital that we place on and gain from our piscatorial pursuits - a question I’ve been asking myself for the past few years. If you want to read other stories of this calibre, make sure to subscribe to the Drake. $40 for the year. Every single one of us could benefit from less time on our phones. Let a print magazine help you do so. Finally, many thanks to The Eleven Experience, Scott Fly Rods, and Howler Bros. for making this show possible. If you like the show, give em somma your money and tell em we sent ya.

#56 The Club

It’s been a while, but as of right now, despite the fact that no one was asking for it, The DrakeCast is back for a little bit. We’ve got six episodes slated for release between now and the end of 2021. The first of these episodes (which also happens to be the second of the Steelhead Miniseries) is a story of the fine line between exploration and exploitation. 70 miles west of Juneau is the minuscule town of Elfin Cove, which you can only access by boat or floatplane. Instead of roads, wooden boardwalks connect the municipal gas station to the bar that’s open when it wants to, to dozens of boats moored in front of fishing lodges. One of these lodges is the aptly named Elfin Cove Resort, which is where this episode takes place.During the main fishing season, Elfin Cove normally froths with meat-haulin gear guys aiming to fill the freezer. But in May of 2018, hardly anyone was in town. We were certainly the only non-commercial fishermen. And we weren’t there for your typical halibut jigging or king trolling. Instead, we would enter the heart of the Tongass National Forest in search of steelhead. This is the story of what we found, and the questions that you have to ask yourself when fishing.In this episode we slide across glacial bays in a jet boat, eat at a greasy spoon diner with Mark Hieronymus (the Sportfish Outreach Coordinator for Trout Unlimited &amp; part-time Simms model), and wade into unnamed Tongass rivers.This reboot of the DrakeCast would not have been possible without generous support from Howler Brothers, Scott Fly Rods, and The Eleven Experience. If you like the show, go buy their stuff and let 'em know we sent ya.

It’s been a while, but as of right now, despite the fact that no one was asking for it, The DrakeCast is back for a little bit. We’ve got six episodes slated for release between now and the end of 2021. The first of these episodes (which also happens to be the second of the Steelhead Miniseries) is a story of the fine line between exploration and exploitation. 70 miles west of Juneau is the minuscule town of Elfin Cove, which you can only access by boat or floatplane. Instead of roads, wooden boardwalks connect the municipal gas station to the bar that’s open when it wants to, to dozens of boats moored in front of fishing lodges. One of these lodges is the aptly named Elfin Cove Resort, which is where this episode takes place. During the main fishing season, Elfin Cove normally froths with meat-haulin gear guys aiming to fill the freezer. But in May of 2018, hardly anyone was in town. We were certainly the only non-commercial fishermen. And we weren’t there for your typical halibut jigging or king trolling. Instead, we would enter the heart of the Tongass National Forest in search of steelhead. This is the story of what we found, and the questions that you have to ask yourself when fishing. In this episode we slide across glacial bays in a jet boat, eat at a greasy spoon diner with Mark Hieronymus (the Sportfish Outreach Coordinator for Trout Unlimited &amp; part-time Simms model), and wade into unnamed Tongass rivers. This reboot of the DrakeCast would not have been possible without generous support from Howler Brothers, Scott Fly Rods, and The Eleven Experience. If you like the show, go buy their stuff and let 'em know we sent ya.

#55 Untouched Nature - Steelhead Ch. 2

In this episode of the DrakeCast we meet two characters with similar pasts who have ended up in very different places. They both love steelhead, but in very different ways. We'll also hear from Trout Unlimited Steelhead Biologist John McMillan as we attempt to understand how we can prevent loving these fish to death.

#54 The Baiter & The Swinger - Steelhead Ch. 1

For those who fish, this is the DrakeCast, a new flyfishing podcast. We're an audio supplement to the Drake Magazine and a voice for flyfishing around the world. Each Friday, we bring you a story - some funny, some serious. We'll be fishing for steelhead on the Pere Marquette, brook trout on small creeks, high mountain cutthroats, salmon galore, plus a tons of other species and places.Check us out at The Drake Magazine's website http://www.drakemag.com/drakecast.html

I’m over the moon that there are finally some new episodes. Keep em coming dude!

Stoked!

It’s back?  Wow.  Made my week hearing this.  Forget the wall, get Congress to find this!

Whaaaat??!!!

For those who fish, this is the DrakeCast, a new flyfishing podcast. We're an audio supplement to the Drake Magazine and a voice for flyfishing around the world. Each Friday, we bring you a story - some funny, some serious. We'll be fishing for steelhead on the Pere Marquette, brook trout on small creeks, high mountain cutthroats, salmon galore, plus a tons of other species and places. Check us out at The Drake Magazine's website <a href="http://www.drakemag.com/drakecast.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.drakemag.com/drakecast.html</a>

The DrakeCast - A Fly Fishing Podcast

Hank Patterson

Nearly six years ago a video popped up on Youtube featuring the ramblings of the self-proclaimed expert flyfishing guide, Hank Patterson. The video asserted the existence of “cuttyrainbrowns,” misquoted Norman Maclean, and emphasized the importance of hearing the snap in your cast. As the movie made its rounds on the blogs and social media of the time, a man sat in Boise, Idaho wondering what people thought of the whole thing. This man was Travis Swartz, and with the help of his good friend and fishing buddy, Reece Ferguison, he had created the first fictional flyfishing superstar; he had created Hank Patterson.This episode takes a look at where Hank Patterson came from, but more importantly, we hear about the man behind Hank. Many thanks to Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures and Scott Fly Rods for their continued support.

Nearly six years ago a video popped up on Youtube featuring the ramblings of the self-proclaimed expert flyfishing guide, Hank Patterson. The video asserted the existence of “cuttyrainbrowns,” misquoted Norman Maclean, and emphasized the importance of hearing the snap in your cast. As the movie made its rounds on the blogs and social media of the time, a man sat in Boise, Idaho wondering what people thought of the whole thing. This man was Travis Swartz, and with the help of his good friend and fishing buddy, Reece Ferguison, he had created the first fictional flyfishing superstar; he had created Hank Patterson. This episode takes a look at where Hank Patterson came from, but more importantly, we hear about the man behind Hank. Many thanks to Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures and Scott Fly Rods for their continued support.

#30 Hoppers & Droppers: The Story Behind Hank Patterson

"We’re chasing trophy fish and it’s hard. It shouldn’t be easy. It will kick your ass. It’s physical. Big flies hurt more when they go into you and its covering miles and miles of water. But you know, none of us got into this game because flyfishing was easy. We got into it because it was a challenge." -Steve Dally of Dally's Ozark Flyfisher talking about chasing big fish on Arkansas's White River.Dally went on to explain his almost cult-like devotion to the White River. Think deliverance but with john boats instead of canoes. And at the center of the aquatic orthodox are two deities: the almighty streamer and the holy brown trout. But these aren’t your typical streamers or browns. They’re way bigger, and according to the river’s disciples, way better.Today, we’re going to find out how this creed came to be and how these devotees in Northern Arkansas began breaking bread with those coveted monster browns. It’s a story of exploration, failure, and teamwork, but really, it’s an invitation to establish your own fishy religion.Thanks to our sponsors Scott Fly Rods and Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures for their continued support.To see photos of some gnarly White River browns, be sure to check out the Drake's website: http://www.drakemag.com/drakecast/1835-the-drakecast-flyfishing-podcast-11-white-river.html

"We’re chasing trophy fish and it’s hard. It shouldn’t be easy. It will kick your ass. It’s physical. Big flies hurt more when they go into you and its covering miles and miles of water. But you know, none of us got into this game because flyfishing was easy. We got into it because it was a challenge." -Steve Dally of Dally's Ozark Flyfisher talking about chasing big fish on Arkansas's White River. Dally went on to explain his almost cult-like devotion to the White River. Think deliverance but with john boats instead of canoes. And at the center of the aquatic orthodox are two deities: the almighty streamer and the holy brown trout. But these aren’t your typical streamers or browns. They’re way bigger, and according to the river’s disciples, way better. Today, we’re going to find out how this creed came to be and how these devotees in Northern Arkansas began breaking bread with those coveted monster browns. It’s a story of exploration, failure, and teamwork, but really, it’s an invitation to establish your own fishy religion. Thanks to our sponsors Scott Fly Rods and Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures for their continued support. To see photos of some gnarly White River browns, be sure to check out the Drake's website: <a href="http://www.drakemag.com/drakecast/1835-the-drakecast-flyfishing-podcast-11-white-river.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.drakemag.com/drakecast/1835-the-drakecast-flyfishing-podcast-11-white-river.html</a>

#11 Big Streamers, Bigger Fish

Montana’s Bighorn River is known throughout the world as a blue-ribbon trout stream. The fishery below Yellowtail Dam holds some of the most robust tour-per-mile numbers in the nation. But in the last decade, the river has changed. There’s more water, skinnier fish, and some say it’s just not the way it used to be. This episode of The DrakeCast takes a float down the Bighorn in search of why this river is experiencing these negative results. While we’re on the water, we’ll hear from ranchers, fisheries biologists, and the happiest fisherman in the world.As with every episode of The DrakeCast, this chapter would not be possible without the generous support of Yellow Dog Fly Fishing Adventures and Scott Fly Rods. If your planning a trip, make sure to check in with the folks at Yellow Dog (www.yellowdogflyfishing.com). To make sure you have the correct tools for that trip, take a job down to your local fly shop and try out a handcrafted, made in the USA, Scott fly rod (www.scottflyrod.com). Many thanks to the folks at the Bighorn River Alliance (www.bighornriveralliance.org) for all of the work they have done on that fishery and for allowing us to use the audio from their recently released film, A River at Risk. While recording this episode, we were lucky enough to stay at the Bighorn Angler (www.bighornangler.com). They helped us arrange a shuttle and let us soil one of their cabins. We also need to thank Mike Ruggles with the Montana’s Fish, Wildlife &amp; Parks Department for sharing his data with us.For more information on this episode and its predecessors, visit www.drakemag.com.

Montana’s Bighorn River is known throughout the world as a blue-ribbon trout stream. The fishery below Yellowtail Dam holds some of the most robust tour-per-mile numbers in the nation. But in the last decade, the river has changed. There’s more water, skinnier fish, and some say it’s just not the way it used to be. This episode of The DrakeCast takes a float down the Bighorn in search of why this river is experiencing these negative results. While we’re on the water, we’ll hear from ranchers, fisheries biologists, and the happiest fisherman in the world. As with every episode of The DrakeCast, this chapter would not be possible without the generous support of Yellow Dog Fly Fishing Adventures and Scott Fly Rods. If your planning a trip, make sure to check in with the folks at Yellow Dog (<a href="http://www.yellowdogflyfishing.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.yellowdogflyfishing.com</a>). To make sure you have the correct tools for that trip, take a job down to your local fly shop and try out a handcrafted, made in the USA, Scott fly rod (<a href="http://www.scottflyrod.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.scottflyrod.com</a>). Many thanks to the folks at the Bighorn River Alliance (<a href="http://www.bighornriveralliance.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bighornriveralliance.org</a>) for all of the work they have done on that fishery and for allowing us to use the audio from their recently released film, A River at Risk. While recording this episode, we were lucky enough to stay at the Bighorn Angler (<a href="http://www.bighornangler.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bighornangler.com</a>). They helped us arrange a shuttle and let us soil one of their cabins. We also need to thank Mike Ruggles with the Montana’s Fish, Wildlife &amp; Parks Department for sharing his data with us. For more information on this episode and its predecessors, visit <a href="http://www.drakemag.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.drakemag.com</a>.

#28 Montana's Bighorn

In this episode of the DrakeCast we float down Wisconsin's Chippewa River in search of Midwestern, river-dwelling smallmouth bass. But what do you do if the fish just aren’t biting like they normally do? While searching for answers, we hit the water with Lucky Porter, a guide who makes a living on these fish, learn a few tips, and just thoroughly enjoy our time on the water.This episode of the DrakeCast is made possible by our longtime sponsors Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures and Scott Fly Rods. We couldn't do this without them. We're also supported by Deli Fresh Design, an apparel company that specializes in creating fishing gear out of recycled materials. This week they're doing a special giveaway on their Instagram so make sure to check 'em out @DeliFreshDesign.https://backstagepass.yellowdogflyfishing.com/ http://www.delifreshdesign.com/ https://www.scottflyrod.com/

In this episode of the DrakeCast we float down Wisconsin's Chippewa River in search of Midwestern, river-dwelling smallmouth bass. But what do you do if the fish just aren’t biting like they normally do? While searching for answers, we hit the water with Lucky Porter, a guide who makes a living on these fish, learn a few tips, and just thoroughly enjoy our time on the water. This episode of the DrakeCast is made possible by our longtime sponsors Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures and Scott Fly Rods. We couldn't do this without them. We're also supported by Deli Fresh Design, an apparel company that specializes in creating fishing gear out of recycled materials. This week they're doing a special giveaway on their Instagram so make sure to check 'em out @DeliFreshDesign. <a href="https://backstagepass.yellowdogflyfishing.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://backstagepass.yellowdogflyfishing.com/</a> <a href="http://www.delifreshdesign.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.delifreshdesign.com/</a> <a href="https://www.scottflyrod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.scottflyrod.com/</a>

#44 Midwestern Smallmouth Bass

Head up to the wilds of Kodiak Island to follow fishing guide Tyler Steffens as he battles bears, noseeums, and low water in search of the coveted Silver Salmon.This episode of the DrakeCast is made possible by our longtime sponsors Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures and Scott Fly Rods. We couldn't do this without them. We're also supported by Deli Fresh Design, an apparel company that specializes in creating fishing gear out of recycled materials. This week they're doing a special giveaway on their Instagram so make sure to check 'em out @DeliFreshDesign.www.yellowdogflyfishing.com/ www.delifreshdesign.com/ www.scottflyrod.com/

Head up to the wilds of Kodiak Island to follow fishing guide Tyler Steffens as he battles bears, noseeums, and low water in search of the coveted Silver Salmon. This episode of the DrakeCast is made possible by our longtime sponsors Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures and Scott Fly Rods. We couldn't do this without them. We're also supported by Deli Fresh Design, an apparel company that specializes in creating fishing gear out of recycled materials. This week they're doing a special giveaway on their Instagram so make sure to check 'em out @DeliFreshDesign. <a href="http://www.yellowdogflyfishing.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.yellowdogflyfishing.com/</a> <a href="http://www.delifreshdesign.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.delifreshdesign.com/</a> <a href="http://www.scottflyrod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.scottflyrod.com/</a>

#47 A Day in the Life of an Alaskan Fishing Guide

In this episode of The DrakeCast we hear about the first few weeks of the Fly Fishing Film Tour's trip across the country. With the help of Paul Nicoletti and Rex Messing, listeners travel with the crew from Boulder, Colorado to Portland, Oregon. Along the way, we'll revisit our time on the Big Horn River, the Missouri at Craig, a few days on the Madison, and get a taste of steelheading in the PNW. We also take a walk through the hallowed halls of the Simms Fishing Products wader making facility and dig into why Simms chooses to make some, but not all, of their waders in the US.As always, this episode is made possible by the folks at Scott Fly Rods and Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures. We truly appreciate their support.

In this episode of The DrakeCast we hear about the first few weeks of the Fly Fishing Film Tour's trip across the country. With the help of Paul Nicoletti and Rex Messing, listeners travel with the crew from Boulder, Colorado to Portland, Oregon. Along the way, we'll revisit our time on the Big Horn River, the Missouri at Craig, a few days on the Madison, and get a taste of steelheading in the PNW. We also take a walk through the hallowed halls of the Simms Fishing Products wader making facility and dig into why Simms chooses to make some, but not all, of their waders in the US. As always, this episode is made possible by the folks at Scott Fly Rods and Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures. We truly appreciate their support.

#33 The Road Trip, Part 1

Zach Matthews

In this episode of The DrakeCast we traverse the mountains of North Georgia in search of the southern-most population of wild, native brook trout in the world. But while we’re at it, we’ll also take a trip to another fishery just down the road that claims a host world class trout. However, there is a big difference between these two places and the fish they hold. By the end of this episode, you’ll have to decide what you consider to be a trophy fish. Many thanks to Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures, Scott Fly Rods, &amp; Deli Fresh Design for making this episode possible. If you like the podcast, support our supporters via the links below.http://www.delifreshdesign.com/ https://www.yellowdogflyfishing.com/ https://www.scottflyrod.com/

In this episode of The DrakeCast we traverse the mountains of North Georgia in search of the southern-most population of wild, native brook trout in the world. But while we’re at it, we’ll also take a trip to another fishery just down the road that claims a host world class trout. However, there is a big difference between these two places and the fish they hold. By the end of this episode, you’ll have to decide what you consider to be a trophy fish.  Many thanks to Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures, Scott Fly Rods, &amp; Deli Fresh Design for making this episode possible. If you like the podcast, support our supporters via the links below. <a href="http://www.delifreshdesign.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.delifreshdesign.com/</a> <a href="https://www.yellowdogflyfishing.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.yellowdogflyfishing.com/</a> <a href="https://www.scottflyrod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.scottflyrod.com/</a>

#40 What Makes a Trophy? Wild Trout in North Georgia w/ Zach Matthews

Episode #6 of The Drake Magazine's new flyfishing podcast follows a pack of good dudes through the mosquito-laden farm fields of the upper midwest as they search for fun times and fishes. Along the way, the group of friends find bugs, beers, and big browns. But they also run into a voice from the past who warns them about the future. We also hear from fisheries biologist Dr. James Diana on why brown trout tend to eat at night. Many thanks to our friends at Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures and Scott Fly Rods for their continued support of all things fishy.Go to the Drake's website for more info and pictures from the adventure. http://www.drakemag.com/drakecast/1808-flyfishing-podcast-drakecast-6.html

Episode #6 of The Drake Magazine's new flyfishing podcast follows a pack of good dudes through the mosquito-laden farm fields of the upper midwest as they search for fun times and fishes. Along the way, the group of friends find bugs, beers, and big browns. But they also run into a voice from the past who warns them about the future. We also hear from fisheries biologist Dr. James Diana on why brown trout tend to eat at night. Many thanks to our friends at Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures and Scott Fly Rods for their continued support of all things fishy. Go to the Drake's website for more info and pictures from the adventure. <a href="http://www.drakemag.com/drakecast/1808-flyfishing-podcast-drakecast-6.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.drakemag.com/drakecast/1808-flyfishing-podcast-drakecast-6.html</a>

#6 Fishin' In The Dark

The idea for this story initially came up about a year ago when I (and 400,000 other people), stumbled across the movie "120 Days." The film follows David Mangum as he spends a third of his year chasing Tarpon. Just a few weeks after seeing the movie, I was on a boat outside of Vero Beach blowing shot after shot at rolling tarpon. This experience frustrated me so much that I had to forget about tarpon for awhile. That worked until I saw this year's F3T feature, "Atlanticus," which tracks a group of anglers around the world in search of the biggest, baddest tarpon. In addition to reopening an old wound, this film brought up quite a few questions: Where do these fish come from? Are the tarpon they were catching in Africa the same fish that I see on instagram in the Keys or the Yucatan? But of course first and foremost, how do I catch one of these fish? In order to find some answers, I decided to get on a plane to the Florida Keys. In the next 43 minutes, we'll find out where these fish come from, but more importantly, we'll find out what we don't know about this majestic species.This episode of the DrakeCast is sponsored by our friends at Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures, Scott Fly Rods, and The Appalachian Mountain Club. Click the links below for more information:https://www.yellowdogflyfishing.com/ https://www.scottflyrod.com/ https://www.outdoors.org/drake

The idea for this story initially came up about a year ago when I (and 400,000 other people), stumbled across the movie "120 Days." The film follows David Mangum as he spends a third of his year chasing Tarpon. Just a few weeks after seeing the movie, I was on a boat outside of Vero Beach blowing shot after shot at rolling tarpon. This experience frustrated me so much that I had to forget about tarpon for awhile. That worked until I saw this year's F3T feature, "Atlanticus," which tracks a group of anglers around the world in search of the biggest, baddest tarpon. In addition to reopening an old wound, this film brought up quite a few questions: Where do these fish come from? Are the tarpon they were catching in Africa the same fish that I see on instagram in the Keys or the Yucatan? But of course first and foremost, how do I catch one of these fish? In order to find some answers, I decided to get on a plane to the Florida Keys. In the next 43 minutes, we'll find out where these fish come from, but more importantly, we'll find out what we don't know about this majestic species. This episode of the DrakeCast is sponsored by our friends at Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures, Scott Fly Rods, and The Appalachian Mountain Club. Click the links below for more information: <a href="https://www.yellowdogflyfishing.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.yellowdogflyfishing.com/</a> <a href="https://www.scottflyrod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.scottflyrod.com/</a> <a href="https://www.outdoors.org/drake" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.outdoors.org/drake</a>

#36 Tarpon in the Keys

The DrakeCast is a flyfishing podcast produced by the folks at The Drake Magazine. Episode #3 introduces us to Donnie Richards as he takes us down Michigan's Pere Marquette River in search of the illusive Great Lakes Steelhead. Along the way, we run into brown trout, legendary bridges, and premature hooksets.Click the link below to see some pictures from our day on the river. http://www.drakemag.com/drakecast/1801-the-drakecast-episode-3-heads-on-sticks.html

The DrakeCast is a flyfishing podcast produced by the folks at The Drake Magazine. Episode #3 introduces us to Donnie Richards as he takes us down Michigan's Pere Marquette River in search of the illusive Great Lakes Steelhead. Along the way, we run into brown trout, legendary bridges, and premature hooksets. Click the link below to see some pictures from our day on the river. <a href="http://www.drakemag.com/drakecast/1801-the-drakecast-episode-3-heads-on-sticks.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.drakemag.com/drakecast/1801-the-drakecast-episode-3-heads-on-sticks.html</a>

#3 Heads On Sticks

In the previous episode of the podcast we started a new miniseries that we're calling The Road Trip. In chapter 1 we met the road crew for the 2018 Fly Fishing Film Tour and revisited their stops between Boulder, Colorado and Washington State. In this episode we bring you the next chapter, which is exclusively focused on steelhead. Follow the crew as they fish the rivers of Coastal Oregon is search of the chrome they covet. While they had a great time in the rainforest, they also managed to find a few fish on the other side of the country.As always, a huge thanks to Yellow Dog Fly Fishing Adventures &amp; Scott Fly Rods for their continued support of The DrakeCast.

In the previous episode of the podcast we started a new miniseries that we're calling The Road Trip. In chapter 1 we met the road crew for the 2018 Fly Fishing Film Tour and revisited their stops between Boulder, Colorado and Washington State. In this episode we bring you the next chapter, which is exclusively focused on steelhead. Follow the crew as they fish the rivers of Coastal Oregon is search of the chrome they covet. While they had a great time in the rainforest, they also managed to find a few fish on the other side of the country. As always, a huge thanks to Yellow Dog Fly Fishing Adventures &amp; Scott Fly Rods for their continued support of The DrakeCast.

#34 The Road Trip, Part II: Steelhead

A lot of people claim social media has killed flyfishing. But has it? In this episode of The DrakeCast we chat with parties on both sides of the divide as we suss out the positive and negative impacts social media has had on flyfishing. The backbone of this episode traces the experience of an Idaho fishing guide as well as the growth of a flyfishing company. Through these experiences of these separate groups, we are able to see a fuller picture of how social media has impacted flyfishing.We also have a great chat with the great Kelly Galloup, who is always reliable when it comes to giving a good quote or two. Additionally, this is the episode that the ever-flippant Tom Bie makes his inaugural appearance. I couldn't have been happier to shove a fuzzy microphone in my boss's face.Many thanks to Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures and Scott Fly Rods for their continued support.For more information on this episode, check out our website: http://www.drakemag.com/drakecast/1866-the-drakecast-fly-fishing-podcast-19-social-media-flyfishing-instagram.html

A lot of people claim social media has killed flyfishing. But has it? In this episode of The DrakeCast we chat with parties on both sides of the divide as we suss out the positive and negative impacts social media has had on flyfishing. The backbone of this episode traces the experience of an Idaho fishing guide as well as the growth of a flyfishing company. Through these experiences of these separate groups, we are able to see a fuller picture of how social media has impacted flyfishing. We also have a great chat with the great Kelly Galloup, who is always reliable when it comes to giving a good quote or two. Additionally, this is the episode that the ever-flippant Tom Bie makes his inaugural appearance. I couldn't have been happier to shove a fuzzy microphone in my boss's face. Many thanks to Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures and Scott Fly Rods for their continued support. For more information on this episode, check out our website: <a href="http://www.drakemag.com/drakecast/1866-the-drakecast-fly-fishing-podcast-19-social-media-flyfishing-instagram.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.drakemag.com/drakecast/1866-the-drakecast-fly-fishing-podcast-19-social-media-flyfishing-instagram.html</a>

#19 Crossroads: Social Media & Flyfishing

Jeremy Wade

Jeremy Wade, host of Animal Planet's "River Monsters," is one of the more famous fisherfolks in the industry today. I personally always saw the guy as a globe-trotting Brit who believes every fish in the water wants to kill you. Well, it turns out that Jeremy Wade is much more than that. In this episode of The DrakeCast, Wade fully embraces his fear-mongering ways to alert us of the dangers that face the world's rivers. In this speech Wade explains how rivers have changed in his lifetime, and why these changes should scare us more than any of the toothy fish he’s ever caught on camera. Many thanks to our sponsors Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures and Scott Fly Rods. A huge thank you to James Thull and MSU's Trout &amp; Salmonid Special Collections Library for allowing us to use the audio from this speech.For a few photos and links to some of the material that Wade mentions in his speech, check out our website:http://www.drakemag.com/drakecast/1861-the-drakecast-fly-fishing-podcast-17-jeremy-wade-disappearing-river-monsters.html

Jeremy Wade, host of Animal Planet's "River Monsters," is one of the more famous fisherfolks in the industry today. I personally always saw the guy as a globe-trotting Brit who believes every fish in the water wants to kill you. Well, it turns out that Jeremy Wade is much more than that. In this episode of The DrakeCast, Wade fully embraces his fear-mongering ways to alert us of the dangers that face the world's rivers. In this speech Wade explains how rivers have changed in his lifetime, and why these changes should scare us more than any of the toothy fish he’s ever caught on camera. Many thanks to our sponsors Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures and Scott Fly Rods. A huge thank you to James Thull and MSU's Trout &amp; Salmonid Special Collections Library for allowing us to use the audio from this speech. For a few photos and links to some of the material that Wade mentions in his speech, check out our website: <a href="http://www.drakemag.com/drakecast/1861-the-drakecast-fly-fishing-podcast-17-jeremy-wade-disappearing-river-monsters.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.drakemag.com/drakecast/1861-the-drakecast-fly-fishing-podcast-17-jeremy-wade-disappearing-river-monsters.html</a>

#17 Jeremy Wade's Disappearing River Monsters

This week we travel back to the United States. In the first part of the episode, we visit a fishy hideout in the suburbs of Denver. It's there that we meet Peter Stitcher, the owner of Ascent Fly Fishing. He shows us his secret stash and reveals a few fishy tips that should help us all catch a few more trouts. We then take Peter's ideas and head into the mountains to try them out. (This story was originally produced in November 2016 for a project that later grew into The DrakeCast).You can find out more information about Peter's operation and Ascent Fly Fishing at www.ascentflyfishing.comThe second half of the episode is a look back at last year's massive die-off of whitefish on Montana's Yellowstone River. Bozeman Daily Chronicle reporter Michael Wright originally broke this story in August of 2016. He shares with us the development of the crisis, how it affected the local community, and how the experience has shaped Montana today.To read a written version of this story, visit The Drake's website: http://www.drakemag.com/featured-content/daily-drake/1856-yellowstone-river-montana-fish-kill-revisited.htmlFor more information on this episode, visit The Drake's website:

This week we travel back to the United States. In the first part of the episode, we visit a fishy hideout in the suburbs of Denver. It's there that we meet Peter Stitcher, the owner of Ascent Fly Fishing. He shows us his secret stash and reveals a few fishy tips that should help us all catch a few more trouts. We then take Peter's ideas and head into the mountains to try them out. (This story was originally produced in November 2016 for a project that later grew into The DrakeCast). You can find out more information about Peter's operation and Ascent Fly Fishing at <a href="http://www.ascentflyfishing.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.ascentflyfishing.com</a> The second half of the episode is a look back at last year's massive die-off of whitefish on Montana's Yellowstone River. Bozeman Daily Chronicle reporter Michael Wright originally broke this story in August of 2016. He shares with us the development of the crisis, how it affected the local community, and how the experience has shaped Montana today. To read a written version of this story, visit The Drake's website: <a href="http://www.drakemag.com/featured-content/daily-drake/1856-yellowstone-river-montana-fish-kill-revisited.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.drakemag.com/featured-content/daily-drake/1856-yellowstone-river-montana-fish-kill-revisited.html</a> For more information on this episode, visit The Drake's website:

#16 Denver's Dirty Secret / A Yellowstone River Retrospective

In today's audio story, we scan the flats of Grand Bahama in search of a single species: Bonefish. Listen to veteran East End Lodge guide Cecil Leathan pole experienced angler Bjorn Stromsness (of the Bonefish on the Brain blog) as they tell the tales of their first bonefishes and find many more.Many thanks to our sponsors for making this episode possible! Supporting them supports us.https://www.yellowdogflyfishing.com/ http://eastendlodge.com/ https://www.scottflyrod.com/ http://www.delifreshdesign.com/

In today's audio story, we scan the flats of Grand Bahama in search of a single species: Bonefish. Listen to veteran East End Lodge guide Cecil Leathan pole experienced angler Bjorn Stromsness (of the Bonefish on the Brain blog) as they tell the tales of their first bonefishes and find many more. Many thanks to our sponsors for making this episode possible! Supporting them supports us. <a href="https://www.yellowdogflyfishing.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.yellowdogflyfishing.com/</a> <a href="http://eastendlodge.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://eastendlodge.com/</a> <a href="https://www.scottflyrod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.scottflyrod.com/</a> <a href="http://www.delifreshdesign.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.delifreshdesign.com/</a>

#45 Bonefish on the Brain

In this episode we head back to the clear blue waters of Grand Bahama in search of the ghost of the flats. If you tuned in last week, you know that we encountered a few bonefish, and many people credit the health of the fishery to the health of the habitat on Grand Bahama. But the ideal that the Bahamas has somehow managed to achieve didn’t happen overnight, and the fishery’s protection is far from over. In this episode, we’re going to look at how the Bahamas became the world’s favorite bonefishing destination and the work being done to ensure that it stays that way. It’s a story in 5 parts. But at the end, we’ll have to confront our role in the future of Bahamian BonefishThis episode of the DrakeCast is made possible by our longtime sponsors Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures and Scott Fly Rods. We couldn't do this without them. We're also supported by Deli Fresh Design, an apparel company that specializes in creating fishing gear out of recycled materials. This week they're doing a special giveaway on their Instagram so make sure to check 'em out @DeliFreshDesign.backstagepass.yellowdogflyfishing.com/ www.delifreshdesign.com/ www.scottflyrod.com/

In this episode we head back to the clear blue waters of Grand Bahama in search of the ghost of the flats. If you tuned in last week, you know that we encountered a few bonefish, and many people credit the health of the fishery to the health of the habitat on Grand Bahama. But the ideal that the Bahamas has somehow managed to achieve didn’t happen overnight, and the fishery’s protection is far from over. In this episode, we’re going to look at how the Bahamas became the world’s favorite bonefishing destination and the work being done to ensure that it stays that way. It’s a story in 5 parts. But at the end, we’ll have to confront our role in the future of Bahamian Bonefish This episode of the DrakeCast is made possible by our longtime sponsors Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures and Scott Fly Rods. We couldn't do this without them. We're also supported by Deli Fresh Design, an apparel company that specializes in creating fishing gear out of recycled materials. This week they're doing a special giveaway on their Instagram so make sure to check 'em out @DeliFreshDesign. <a href="http://backstagepass.yellowdogflyfishing.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">backstagepass.yellowdogflyfishing.com/</a> <a href="http://www.delifreshdesign.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.delifreshdesign.com/</a> <a href="http://www.scottflyrod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.scottflyrod.com/</a>

#46 Bonefish Part II

In the early 1970s, Don Wisner learned how to flyfish. It was around this time that his life began to parallel a certain flyfishing story. When Don's son, Stephen, came of age, the two spent hours together fishing the brook trout streams of Western Wisconsin. As the men grew in both age and skill, their interests took them in separate directions - Stephen wandered the world while Don embraced religion. But whenever the two were in the same place, they always made sure to spend an afternoon on the water, and this part of their relationship kept them close. These days, Don and Stephen live in the same town and are fortunate enough to share a love of the same river. "I'm at an age right now, I'm 77 years old, and I can't cast all day anymore. But I can still row the boat. And to be able to row for somebody that can really fish it's kind of an intimate thing. You have to know somebody to be able to do that well. To be able to read their mind and we kind of function that way together." -Rev. Don WisnerMany thanks to Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures and Scott Fly Rods for their continued support of The DrakeCast.For more information on this episode, as well as Stephen's guide business, Eau Claire Anglers, check out our website: http://www.drakemag.com/drakecast/1875-the-drakecast-fly-fishing-podcast-22-a-river-runs-near-it.html

In the early 1970s, Don Wisner learned how to flyfish. It was around this time that his life began to parallel a certain flyfishing story. When Don's son, Stephen, came of age, the two spent hours together fishing the brook trout streams of Western Wisconsin. As the men grew in both age and skill, their interests took them in separate directions - Stephen wandered the world while Don embraced religion. But whenever the two were in the same place, they always made sure to spend an afternoon on the water, and this part of their relationship kept them close. These days, Don and Stephen live in the same town and are fortunate enough to share a love of the same river. "I'm at an age right now, I'm 77 years old, and I can't cast all day anymore. But I can still row the boat. And to be able to row for somebody that can really fish it's kind of an intimate thing. You have to know somebody to be able to do that well. To be able to read their mind and we kind of function that way together." -Rev. Don Wisner Many thanks to Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures and Scott Fly Rods for their continued support of The DrakeCast. For more information on this episode, as well as Stephen's guide business, Eau Claire Anglers, check out our website: <a href="http://www.drakemag.com/drakecast/1875-the-drakecast-fly-fishing-podcast-22-a-river-runs-near-it.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.drakemag.com/drakecast/1875-the-drakecast-fly-fishing-podcast-22-a-river-runs-near-it.html</a>

#22 A River Runs Near It

The DrakeCast is a flyfishing podcast produced by the folks at The Drake Magazine. This episode takes us to the great state of Kentucky where we look at our nation's aging infrastructure. We talk to fisheries biologists, guides, and locals as we discover just how difficult it is to keep a river alive when everything seems to be going wrong. This is the story of one dam and one river, but it makes us wonder about the future of fishing in America.Many thanks to our friends at Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures and Scott Fly Rods for their continued Support.Check out The Drake's website for photos and even more info:http://www.drakemag.com/drakecast/1807-cumberland-river-flyfishing-5.html

The DrakeCast is a flyfishing podcast produced by the folks at The Drake Magazine. This episode takes us to the great state of Kentucky where we look at our nation's aging infrastructure. We talk to fisheries biologists, guides, and locals as we discover just how difficult it is to keep a river alive when everything seems to be going wrong. This is the story of one dam and one river, but it makes us wonder about the future of fishing in America. Many thanks to our friends at Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures and Scott Fly Rods for their continued Support. Check out The Drake's website for photos and even more info: <a href="http://www.drakemag.com/drakecast/1807-cumberland-river-flyfishing-5.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.drakemag.com/drakecast/1807-cumberland-river-flyfishing-5.html</a>

#5 Death Of A Tailwater

Last week, in Episode #41 of The DrakeCast, we went through the contents of the Summer 2018 Issue of The Drake Magazine. But we ran a little short on time and weren’t able to fit in a reading by one of the contributing authors, Dave Zoby. In addition to teaching composition, Wyoming Literature, Poetry, and Creative Non-fiction at Casper College in Wyoming, Zoby has written for dozens of magazines.Additionally, in April of this Year, Zoby released a collection of essays under the title, Fish Like You Mean It, which you can find here. Above, you can find an audio version of Dave Zoby reading his piece, "Eggs in My Beer," about getting in over his head on Montana’s Bighorn River.

Last week, in Episode #41 of The DrakeCast, we went through the contents of the Summer 2018 Issue of The Drake Magazine. But we ran a little short on time and weren’t able to fit in a reading by one of the contributing authors, Dave Zoby. In addition to teaching composition, Wyoming Literature, Poetry, and Creative Non-fiction at Casper College in Wyoming, Zoby has written for dozens of magazines. Additionally, in April of this Year, Zoby released a collection of essays under the title, Fish Like You Mean It, which you can find here. Above, you can find an audio version of Dave Zoby reading his piece, "Eggs in My Beer," about getting in over his head on Montana’s Bighorn River.

Bonus Episode: Dancing with Death on The Bighorn

This week we head to the rivers of Northern Wisconsin in search of the illusive River Nazi. While blindly casting for these toothy critters, we talk to a few folks about the history of musky fishing and how anglers began targeting  these fish with flies.Many thanks to Steve Wisner of Eau Claire Anglers, Larry Mann of Hayward Flyfishing Company, Tim Simonson with the WI DNR, and Joe Flater of Flater's Resort in Holcombe, Wisconsin for helping us tell this story.And of course, many thanks to Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures and Scott Fly Rods for their continued support of The DrakeCast.For more information, check out our website: http://www.drakemag.com/drakecast/1880-the-drakecast-fly-fishing-podcast-23-musky-flyfishing.html

This week we head to the rivers of Northern Wisconsin in search of the illusive River Nazi. While blindly casting for these toothy critters, we talk to a few folks about the history of musky fishing and how anglers began targeting these fish with flies. Many thanks to Steve Wisner of Eau Claire Anglers, Larry Mann of Hayward Flyfishing Company, Tim Simonson with the WI DNR, and Joe Flater of Flater's Resort in Holcombe, Wisconsin for helping us tell this story. And of course, many thanks to Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures and Scott Fly Rods for their continued support of The DrakeCast. For more information, check out our website: <a href="http://www.drakemag.com/drakecast/1880-the-drakecast-fly-fishing-podcast-23-musky-flyfishing.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.drakemag.com/drakecast/1880-the-drakecast-fly-fishing-podcast-23-musky-flyfishing.html</a>

#23 Musky with a Y

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