Fly Fishing 97 Podcast Mark Hopley

This week we were happy to sit down and chat fly fishing with Martha Leeming. Martha is originally from Colombia, she picked up fly fishing in the UK, competed with the English fly fishing team and now finds herself chasing fins in Canada and beyond. She worked several years for Orvis and now spends her time fly fishing both competitively and recreationally. She is extremely passionate about the pastime and brings an infectious energy to the water. Thanks Martha for sharing your story with us!

Today we head to Eastern PA for a chat with Fred Klein. Fred ties some beautiful classic patterns and has an affinity for the art and history of fly tying. He is with Partridge Hooks and HMH Vises. We find out about Fred's love for spending time in nature, on the water, hunting, trapping and much more. Thanks Fred for taking us along on your fly fishing journey. www.grizzlyfly.com

Today we sit down with Author Malachy Tallack. His new book titled
Illuminated by Water is out this Month. Malachy really captures the allure of fly fishing and fly tying in his latest book. He talks about this passion we share, the relationship between water and people and about the allure of fly fishing. This book really spoke to us at the podcast and Malachy has an amazing ability to engage the reader and take you to the beautiful places he continues to write about. He is also a singer/songwriter and has written other books including "Sixty Degrees North" and "The Valley at the Center of the World."

Today we had the good fortune of sitting down with Derek Bird. Derek is the Founding editor at Fly Fusion Magazine, Co-host of the popular Fly Fusion Series, and Author of the new novel "Last Summer On The Sage." Derek gave us the inside scoop on his fly fishing story, his passion for chasing trout in the Rocky Mountains, his love of writing, teaching, music, sports and much more. Derek has inspired so many to take to the stream, through his writing and story telling. We shared a few laughs and some great stories on this one.

Today on the show we were grateful for a sit down with Jim McLennan. Jim was one of the first guides on the Bow River, has authored 5 books, written for many a magazine, was co-owner of Calgary's first fly shop, worked for Orvis and runs regular fly fishing schools. We talk about his music, photography, writing, his passion for chasing fins all over the globe and what fly fishing has brought to his life. Thanks Jim for sharing your inspirational fly fishing story with our listeners. www. mclennanflyfishing.com

This week we head to Duluth Minnesota for a sit down with Geoff Vukelich of Damgoods and Gear. He tells us about his fly fishing story, his journey on and off the water, the IF4 movie Bigotry to Brook Trout and much more. Geoff is a straight shooter and loves his quiet time on the water. He is making some one of a kind beauty nets, paddles and rods in Minnesota. Thanks Geoff for sharing your journey with us! Damgoodsandgear.com