Fly Fishing 97 Podcas‪t‬ Mark Hopley

This week we are joined by Damion Anderson. Damion chases largemouth bass and saltwater species on the fly, mostly out of his kayak. He served five years in the Marine Corps, studied computer science at Clemson and was saved by the sport of kayak bass fishing. He and good friend Tyler started Good Dudes Fly Company currently out of Greenville South Carolina. Thanks Damion for sharing your story with us! www.gooddudesflycompany.com

This week we visit with Ben Mackereth from Hervey Bay Australia. Ben was a former hatchery operations manager in BC, is pursuing a degree in ecology, his writings have been featured in Fly Life Magazine and The Drake, he also is an avid tyer and has Brumby Fly Rods. Ben tells us about his fly fishing journey and how living in such a dry part of the world has fueled his passion for all thing water and fins. Thanks Ben for sharing your journey with us.

This week we sit down with the CEO of the INTELCASE Co. Steve Lamboy of Fort Smith Arkansas. Steve is an avid outdoorsman who is passionate about fly fishing. He and his company have designed a revolutionary fly rod/reel carrying case recently dubbed best new rod carrier for 2021 in Fly Fisherman Magazine and Greatest Gift Ideas for the outdoors person in your life in Forbes Magazine. He tells us where his passion for fly fishing started. We talk about Negrini cases, Sea Run Cases, his passion for running a company balanced with family life and spending quality time in the outdoors.

This week we head to Prince George, BC to chat all this big fish with Mike Green. Mike spends a lot of time chasing fins in the Cariboo Region of British Columbia. We talk about his favorite ways to target large bows, tactics, gear and water craft. We talk beer, buddies, weekend warriors and his involvement with the movie "Still" from Wait 4 it Films. Thanks Mike for sharing your passion for all things fly fishing.

Today we sit down with Sam Grenier of Kelowna, BC. Sam is studying fresh water science at UBC, he works at Trout Waters Fly and Tackle and was a former guide at the Crowsnest Cafe and Fly Shop. We talk about still water fly fishing, living the guiding life between school work and day job, fave patterns, junior hockey, life lessons and the Adams River. Thanks Sam for sharing your story with us!

This week we visit with Tim Hepworth. Guide with Fly Fishing Bow River Outfitters. Tim chronicles his adventures on Instagram with his 5 year old daughter Wren. They explore the outdoors together fly fishing and hunting. Paramedic, Dad, and Guide... Tim is living his best life. We cover a lot of ground on this one. We talk about getting youngsters into the outdoors, fly fishing life, the calming affect of getting out on the water and dream days on the river. Thanks guys for sharing your Dad and Daughter adventures with us!