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

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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