Ep. 3: Mom Has a Meth Lab in the Basement (w/ Ann Miller‪)‬ Reading the Water Podcast

Presented by Hatch Magazine
In this episode, we talk with aquatic biologist and writer Ann Miller about her introduction to fly angling, her education in biology, and all the work and creativity that went into writing her authoritative guides to Midwest hatches.
(0:00:00) Introduction
(0:01:25) Growing up in Michigan
(0:05:20) Hex!
(0:07:00) Transition to fly-fishing
(0:09:50) Biology education at the University of Michigan
(0:13:30) Flygirls of Michigan
(0:19:50) Hatch Guide for Upper Midwest Streams
(0:24:40) Building streams in the basement and garage
(0:29:30) Pocketguide to Upper Midwest Hatches
(0:32:20) Fly tyers
(0:37:30) Urban legends?
(0:42:30) How to predict a brown drake spinner fall
(0:52:10) What size flies are the toughest to match?
(0:56:10) Comparing Midwest flies to the Eastern and the Western
(1:01:30) Environmental issues
(1:10:00) Favorite fly, music, Gates Lodge
Learn more about Ann Miller
https://www.midwesthatches.com/
Pocketguide to Upper Midwest Hatches
Hatch Guide for Upper Midwest Streams
Flygirls of Michigan


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