279 episodes

We are two lifelong friends and mediocre fly fishers who love fishing small creeks as well as the great western rivers. Life is short, catch more fish.

2 Guys and a River Dave Goetz and Steve Mathewson

    • Sports
    • 4.8 • 159 Ratings

We are two lifelong friends and mediocre fly fishers who love fishing small creeks as well as the great western rivers. Life is short, catch more fish.

    Episode 279: Challenging a Fly Fishing Platitude about a Trout's Diet

    Episode 279: Challenging a Fly Fishing Platitude about a Trout's Diet

    “Trout do 80% of their feeding underwater.” We've repeated that platitude often over the years. In a recent issue of TROUT magazine, a publication of Trout Unlimited, Tom Rosenbauer labels that platitude a  "trout myth.” In this episode, we discuss seven points that Rosenbauer makes in the article and apply them to our fly fishing experience.
    Our Fly Fishing Book for Beginners
    The Fly Fisher's Book of Lists
    Website
    https://2guysandariver.com/
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    • 22 min
    Episode 278: Resolutions to Make the Next Three Seasons of Fly Fishing Great

    Episode 278: Resolutions to Make the Next Three Seasons of Fly Fishing Great

    New resolutions are often tied to the new year. We've decided to release our resolutions near the beginning of the real fly fishing year - spring. We love fishing in winter, but we catch most of our fish and spend most of our days on the water in spring, summer, and fall. In this episode, we each offer up four resolutions for upcoming fly fishing season.
    Our Fly Fishing Book for Beginners
    The Fly Fisher's Book of Lists
    Website
    https://2guysandariver.com/
    Instagram
    https://www.instagram.com/2guysandariver/
    Facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/2guysandariver

    • 30 min
    Episode 277: Winter Fly Fishing Tips

    Episode 277: Winter Fly Fishing Tips

    We hit the river a couple weeks ago and discovered once again that winter fly fishing is not like fishing in the other three seasons. A recent fly fishing newsletter helped put winter fishing into perspective with a few tips. We thought you might benefit from these as much as we did. Spring is coming!
    Our Book for Beginners
    The Fly Fisher's Book of Lists
    Website
    https://2guysandariver.com/
    Instagram
    https://www.instagram.com/2guysandariver/
    Facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/2guysandariver

    • 22 min
    Episode 276: How Returning to the Fundamentals Will Improve Your Fishing

    Episode 276: How Returning to the Fundamentals Will Improve Your Fishing

    Just like every other craft, a fly fisher must occasionally return to the basics of the art and skill of fly fishing. In this episode, we identify several key elements of fly fishing that we've had to relearn or remember. Just like writing or playing a sport, the veterans return to the essential skills again and again.
    Our Book for Beginners
    The Fly Fisher's Book of Lists
    Website
    https://2guysandariver.com/
    Instagram
    https://www.instagram.com/2guysandariver/
    Facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/2guysandariver

    • 27 min
    Episode 275: Steve Fly Fishes in Alaska

    Episode 275: Steve Fly Fishes in Alaska

    Steve spent some time in Alaska this summer, breaking his fly rod, catching a few rainbows, and netting a silver. Listen in as Dave interviews Steve about his Alaskan fly fishing experience while on a trip to visit family. Some things about fishing are always true, no matter where you fish: Some days are diamonds, some days are stone.
     
    Our Book for Beginners
    The Fly Fisher's Book of Lists
    Website
    https://2guysandariver.com/
    Instagram
    https://www.instagram.com/2guysandariver/
    Facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/2guysandariver

    • 32 min
    Episode 274: Crazy Fly Fishing Moments - Rattlesnakes, Buying Bear Spray, and Dave in Full Form

    Episode 274: Crazy Fly Fishing Moments - Rattlesnakes, Buying Bear Spray, and Dave in Full Form

    Steve screaming after almost stepping on a rattlesnake, Dave in his underwear, and buying bear spray at closing time - these and other crazy fly fishing stories make our last trip to Montana memorable. This is not a practical episode. Hopefully, it makes you recall some crazy memories of your own from a recent trip.
     
    Kindle Version of Our Book for Beginners
    The Fly Fisher's Book of Lists
    Website
    https://2guysandariver.com/
    Instagram
    https://www.instagram.com/2guysandariver/
    Facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/2guysandariver

    • 23 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
159 Ratings

159 Ratings

Tyson Pacheco RI ,

Great Podcast

Thanks for the great podcast. I’ve been a loyal listener for about 5 years now. This show has helped with the planning of my trips to Montana and the Yellowstone area.

kilwager ,

Where are you guys?

You vanished! What happened?

JMTS13 ,

Great Conversations

Really enjoy this podcast! These guys are entertaining and appreciate their real conversations and story telling!! Waiting for new episodes

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