280 episodes

We are two lifelong friends and mediocre fly fishers who love fishing small creeks as well as the great western rivers. Life is short, catch more fish.

2 Guys and a River Dave Goetz and Steve Mathewson

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    • 4.4 • 13 Ratings

We are two lifelong friends and mediocre fly fishers who love fishing small creeks as well as the great western rivers. Life is short, catch more fish.

    Episode 280: What to Do When You Hook a Fish

    Episode 280: What to Do When You Hook a Fish

    You've set the hook. Now what? In this episode, we offered up some of the best practices for netting and releasing your fish. One of the most important reminders is to monitor the interval between the time you hook the fish and when you release it - the shorter (obviously) the better.
     
    Our Fly Fishing Book for Beginners
    The Fly Fisher's Book of Lists
    Website
    https://2guysandariver.com/
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    • 25 min
    Episode 279: Challenging a Fly Fishing Platitude about a Trout's Diet

    Episode 279: Challenging a Fly Fishing Platitude about a Trout's Diet

    “Trout do 80% of their feeding underwater.” We've repeated that platitude often over the years. In a recent issue of TROUT magazine, a publication of Trout Unlimited, Tom Rosenbauer labels that platitude a  "trout myth.” In this episode, we discuss seven points that Rosenbauer makes in the article and apply them to our fly fishing experience.
    Our Fly Fishing Book for Beginners
    The Fly Fisher's Book of Lists
    Website
    https://2guysandariver.com/
    Instagram
    https://www.instagram.com/2guysandariver/
    Facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/2guysandariver

    • 22 min
    Episode 278: Resolutions to Make the Next Three Seasons of Fly Fishing Great

    Episode 278: Resolutions to Make the Next Three Seasons of Fly Fishing Great

    New resolutions are often tied to the new year. We've decided to release our resolutions near the beginning of the real fly fishing year - spring. We love fishing in winter, but we catch most of our fish and spend most of our days on the water in spring, summer, and fall. In this episode, we each offer up four resolutions for upcoming fly fishing season.
    Our Fly Fishing Book for Beginners
    The Fly Fisher's Book of Lists
    Website
    https://2guysandariver.com/
    Instagram
    https://www.instagram.com/2guysandariver/
    Facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/2guysandariver

    • 30 min
    Episode 277: Winter Fly Fishing Tips

    Episode 277: Winter Fly Fishing Tips

    We hit the river a couple weeks ago and discovered once again that winter fly fishing is not like fishing in the other three seasons. A recent fly fishing newsletter helped put winter fishing into perspective with a few tips. We thought you might benefit from these as much as we did. Spring is coming!
    Our Book for Beginners
    The Fly Fisher's Book of Lists
    Website
    https://2guysandariver.com/
    Instagram
    https://www.instagram.com/2guysandariver/
    Facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/2guysandariver

    • 22 min
    Episode 276: How Returning to the Fundamentals Will Improve Your Fishing

    Episode 276: How Returning to the Fundamentals Will Improve Your Fishing

    Just like every other craft, a fly fisher must occasionally return to the basics of the art and skill of fly fishing. In this episode, we identify several key elements of fly fishing that we've had to relearn or remember. Just like writing or playing a sport, the veterans return to the essential skills again and again.
    Our Book for Beginners
    The Fly Fisher's Book of Lists
    Website
    https://2guysandariver.com/
    Instagram
    https://www.instagram.com/2guysandariver/
    Facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/2guysandariver

    • 27 min
    Episode 275: Steve Fly Fishes in Alaska

    Episode 275: Steve Fly Fishes in Alaska

    Steve spent some time in Alaska this summer, breaking his fly rod, catching a few rainbows, and netting a silver. Listen in as Dave interviews Steve about his Alaskan fly fishing experience while on a trip to visit family. Some things about fishing are always true, no matter where you fish: Some days are diamonds, some days are stone.
     
    Our Book for Beginners
    The Fly Fisher's Book of Lists
    Website
    https://2guysandariver.com/
    Instagram
    https://www.instagram.com/2guysandariver/
    Facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/2guysandariver

    • 32 min

Customer Reviews

4.4 out of 5
13 Ratings

13 Ratings

GrahamHurst ,

Favorite Fishing Pod!

Steve and Dave’s friendship and wholesome love of fly fishing is just awesome to listen about! Never in a bad mood while I got the pod playing.

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