Ep. 4: Do What the River Tells You to Do (w/ Craig Mathews‪)‬ Reading the Water Podcast

In this episode, we talk with writer, conservationist, and world-class angler Craig Mathews about his journey from Michigan to Montana, his early career as West Yellowstone's sheriff, the beginning of Blue Ribbon Flies, and the founding of One Percent for the Planet. (Presented by Hatch Magazine.)
(0:00:00) Introduction
(0:01:45) Craig's start in Michigan
(0:03:36) The move to Montana
(0:05:39) Chief of police
(0:10:40) Blue Ribbon Flies
(0:15:50) John Voelker
(0:17:20) Tying flies
(0:21:50) Biggest mistake most anglers make
(0:30:20) Sparkle duns and X-caddis
(0:31:30) New book on pheasant-tail flies
(0:32:30) Start in conservation
(0:36:40) 1% for the planet
(0:43:50) Craig's books
(0:49:20) Starting a fly shop today?
(0:53:50) Favorites: hatch, fly pattern to tie, river to fish, rod material, vest
Learn more about Craig Mathews
https://www.craigmathewsyellowstone.com
Craig’s Books
One Percent for the Planet


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