Reading the Water Podcast

Tim Schulz
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Interviews and conversations with writers, artists, conservationists, and adventurers in fly fishing. Presented by Hatch Magazine. (https://hatchmag.com) readingthewater.substack.com

  1. 03/05/2025

    Ep. 12: What's the Point of Being a Good Caster? (w/ School of Trout)

    In this episode, we talk with Todd Tanner, Brant Oswald, Pat McCabe, and Chris Elbow about improving our fly fishing in general and Todd’s School of Trout in particular. (Presented by Hatch Magazine) (0:00:00) Introduction (0:05:30) School of Trout mission and the meaning of success (0:09:05) Chris’s journey from beginner to enthusiast (0:14:40) Teaching all skill levels (0:24:40) Learning to cast (0:35:25) Tim’s “mind-blowing” casting revelation (0:46:00) Overcoming intimidation and sticking with it (1:17:50) Final thoughts Learn more about the guests School of Trout Todd Tanner Brant Oswald Pat McCabe Chris Elbow This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit readingthewater.substack.com

    1h 18m

  2. 02/09/2025

    Ep. 11: The Allusion of Detail (w/ Bob White)

    In this episode, Bob White talks about his life as a guide, artist, writer, and destination travel host. (Presented by Hatch Magazine) (0:00:00) Introduction (0:00:20) The Copper Bob (0:07:20) Muskie vs Musky (0:10:00) Belleville, Illinois to Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota (0:13:00) Bob’s start as a guide (0:18:20) Challenges as a guide (00:29:30) Bob’s career as an artist (00:35:20) The allusion of detail (00:40:30) The role of storytelling in art (00:43:10) John Gierach (00:48:30) Fly sketches (00:52:20) The Classic Sporting Art of Bob White (00:55:30) Hosted trips (01:03:10) Advice for aspiring artists, guides, and hosts Learn more about Bob White https://www.bobwhitestudio.com The Classic Sporting Art of Bob White This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit readingthewater.substack.com

    1h 9m

  3. 10/17/2024

    Ep. 10: If I'm Having Fun, Maybe the Reader's Having Fun (w/ Dave Karczynski)

    In this episode, we talk with Dave Karczynski about his new book, Calling After Water, and his life as a writer, angler, and university professor. (Presented by Hatch Magazine) (0:00:00) Introduction (0:05:00) The role of humor in writing (0:12:40) Musky vs muskie (0:15:40) The allure of musky fishing (0:22:30) What makes a good fishing partner? (0:27:20) What makes a good fishing destination? (0:30:30) Dave's evolution as a writer (0:39:10) What does it mean to write one true sentence? (0:43:10) Rhythm and voice in writing (0:47:30) Dave's evolution as an angler (From Lure to Fly) (0:59:20) Smallmouth: Modern Fly-Fishing Methods, Tactics, and Techniques (1:04:10) Rules for writing (1:08:15) Calling After Water (1:13:30) Book reading Learn more about Dave Karczynski https://davekarczynski.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit readingthewater.substack.com

    1h 20m

  4. 09/04/2024

    Ep. 9: Perhaps It Has Something to Do with Books (w/ Bob DeMott)

    In this episode, we talk with Bob DeMott about his life as an English professor and a fly angler and the intersection between the two: Anglish. (Presented by Hatch Magazine.) (0:00:00) Introduction (0:02:20) Anglish (0:08:00) Astream: American Writers on Fly Fishing (0:09:20) Michael Keaton — Fly-fishing writer (0:12:20) The allure of fly-fishing writing (0:20:00) What makes an excellent fly-fishing story? (0:24:00) Faculty for a Department of Anglish (0:27:00) Bob’s start in fishing (0:42:30) Bob’s start in writing (0:53:10) Bob’s brothers of different mothers: Nick Lyons and Jim Harrison (1:05:00) The famous thing Thoreau didn’t say (1:15:50) Bob’s reading: Perhaps it has something to do with books Learn more about Bob DeMott Wikipedia Books This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit readingthewater.substack.com

    1h 18m

  5. 08/09/2024

    Ep. 8: Things Are About to Get Even Better (w/ Steve Duda)

    In this episode, author, editor, and producer Steve Duda talks about his recent book, River Songs, his time as editor of The FlyFish Journal, his current position with Patagonia, the past, present, and future of fly-fishing literature, his dos and don’ts for writing, and he treats us with a reading from River Songs. (Presented by Hatch Magazine.) The song “Pressure Drop” performed by The Horse Puppets. (0:00:00) Introduction (0:04:00) River Songs (0:15:30) The FlyFish Journal (0:18:00) Favorite writers from Steve’s editing days (0:22:00) Patagonia (0:31:50) Past, present, and future of fly-fishing literature (0:38:25) Have readers changed? (0:40:00) Steve’s rules for writing (0:48:30) Writers on the Fly (0:52:30) Steve’s life in music (0:58:50) Influences (1:06:30) Reading: “Pressure Drop” Learn more about Steve Duda Biography River Songs: Mountaineers | Amazon This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit readingthewater.substack.com

    1h 17m

  6. 07/01/2024

    Ep. 7: I Never Put a Bomb in a Trout Stream (w/ Nick Lyons)

    In this episode, the incomparable Nick Lyons talks about his life as an angler, writer, editor, and publisher, and we cover topics ranging from the stages of fly angling to how writers find “gold” in a fishing story. (Presented by Hatch Magazine.) (0:00:00) Introduction (0:03:15) Nick’s favorite fly rods (0:04:15) Nick’s favorite waters (0:05:45) Nick’s Academy Awards for angling (0:09:10) The stages of fly angling (0:16:10) Nick’s writing voice (0:22:50) Mt. Rushmore for fly-fishing writers (0:31:00) Technique books (0:37:45) Why so much good writing about fly fishing? (0:43:00) Finding the “gold” in a fishing story (0:49:20) Spring Creek (0:55:30) Learning to love fishing Learn more about Nick Lyons Wikipedia Books This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit readingthewater.substack.com

    58 min

  7. 06/21/2024

    Ep. 6: You're Only One Cast Away From Greatness (w/ Monte Burke)

    In this episode, we talk with Monte Burke about his path to becoming a writer, his past, present, and future projects, the outlook for tarpon, and the role of obsession in fishing and sports. (Presented by Hatch Magazine.) (0:00:00) Introduction (0:02:20) Why so much writing about fishing? (0:05:50) Bad Hemingway (0:10:00) Monte's path to writing (0:18:00) Lords of the Fly (0:26:30) The outlook for tarpon (0:43:20) Nick Saban (0:52:40) On writing and publishing (0:56:10) Mt. Rushmore for fishing writing (1:01:40) New projects (1:05:40) George H. W. Bush Learn more about Monte Burke https://monteburke.com/ Lords of the Fly Saban This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit readingthewater.substack.com

    1h 15m

  8. 06/05/2024

    Ep. 5: Five Pounds of Sour Patch Kids (w/Michael Garrigan)

    In this episode, we talk with writer, poet, teacher, and fly angler Michael Garrigan about his introduction to fishing, his development as an angler and writer, his time as the resident artist in the Bob Marshall Wilderness, and we'll even talk about his favorite road candy. As a special treat, Michael will read his terrific poem, 'Liturgy of Carp Becoming a God.' (Presented by Hatch Magazine. ) (0:00:00) Introduction (0:02:00) Introduction to fishing (0:04:30) Introduction to fly fishing (The River Why) (0:07:00) Education as a writer (0:08:25) Beginnings as a poet (0:09:40) Beginnings as a teacher (0:22:20) Poetry reading: Liturgy of Carp Becoming a God (0:29:20) Why so much great writing about fly fishing? (0:33:20) Musical inspirations (0:37:10) Artist in residence at Bob Marshall Wilderness (0:56:00) Future projects, favorite candy, road food, flies, and fish Learn more about Michael Garrigan: https://www.mgarrigan.com Five Pounds of Sour Patch Kids in the Montana Wilderness This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit readingthewater.substack.com

    1h 7m
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