Fly Fishing Consultant Podcast Rob Snowhite

The DC Metro area has been in a drought for months. The Potomac River has been at the lowest levels in years. The gauge at Little Falls recently reported a low of 2.4'. Rob decided to take advantage of the low water to explore a low dam that is normally submerged. He and his friend Dan followed the shoreline right up to the dam. The water was extremely low, the wind was howling, and the smallies were biting. Dan temporarily lost his had in the wind. He was able to fish that out. However, if you find the tip top to an Orvis TLS rod along this stretch please let us know.
Rob interviewed on the news.
Kayak incident report from a drowning the day before.
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Rob met a disciple of Wooly Bugged on the Salmon River of New York in 2022. He did some research online and invited the founder of Woolly Bugged onto the podcast to learn more. Michael Evanko has been documenting his life in fly fishing for the past decade on blogs, YouTube, and social media. In this episode Michael and Rob discuss the learning curve for fishing great lakes migratory salmonids. They transition from lake run behemoths to blue lined brook trout. The story of Pennsylvania’s lanternflies is introduced, and the conversation turns to road trip sandwiches. 

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In this episode Rob tells stories about the various boat’s he has owned over the years and the evolution of personal watercraft for fly fishing. This is Rob’s life with boats from what he has owned, been given, found, bought, upgraded, and destroyed. The podcast is interrupted by a caller and they discuss the tough fishing conditions from this summer. Rob introduces us to his newest boat and talks about his plans to fish local spots. What is your favorite type of boat to cast from?
Video from this adventure.
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Rob returns to a very private quarry somewhere outside Washington D.C in search of stillwater smallmouth. The deep, cold water is full of fish, submerged trees, and abandoned mining equipment. Listen as Rob packs gear that he didn’t have the last time he visited this unique body of water. He tries a variety of flies and talks about hooking into some truly amazing fish. There’s a quick visit to the upper Potomac River, impromptu fly tying, and a reminder to wear your life jacket. 
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RJ Hosking is the chief executive officer of RareWaters. He is an industry leader that has worked formerly within the outdoor and experiential industries with Patagonia, Zamp Solar, Dometic Outdoor, and Airbnb. Rob catches up with RJ near the shore in Ventura, California. RJ starts off the conversation with his life and career in the outdoors and then transitions to RareWaters. 
RJ discusses the three types of properties available for booking and explains how these are private properties with unfished waters. The company is not buying up properties and making the waters private. The land is already privately owned, and the owners can make some side money while anglers camp and fish or stay at an existing building. You can call their customer service to help you decide which property fits your plans. The local fly shops have a heads up to expect you so don’t be shy. 

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Rob discusses common mistakes made by novices at the vise - specifically those at a fly tying classes. Some of the most common mistakes are not holding the bobbin correctly, purchasing the wrong materials, and tying feathers in backwards. You will learn something new whether you are a life long fly tyer or someone thinking about taking up the hobby. We hope you enjoy this episode full of tips and suggestions from someone that teaches fly tying in a dimly lit bar.
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