The Destination Angler Podcast Steve Haigh: Fisherman and Podcaster

Our destination is northern Michigan and the wild and Scenic Manistee River with Brian “Koz” Kozminski, owner of True North Trout.  Nestled in the Huron-Manistee National Forest, the Manistee flows over 200 miles where anglers can tangle with big Browns, epic hatches, and superb Salmon and Steelhead runs.  Koz has been fly fishing these rivers for over 30 years, but at one time, was tending bar and living on the streets until fly fishing saved him.  Now he runs his guiding business from Boyne City which is ground zero for some of the finest trout fishing in the country.  Koz gives us the rundown on the Manistee from top to bottom along with other great rivers in the area such as the Black, Pigeon, Sturgeon, Maple, the Boardman, and the Jordan.  Stick around to the end for a great story of a Brown Trout so big that Koz thought it was a Salmon.    
With host, Steve Haigh 
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Top Flies for the Manistee River:
@DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram Contact Koz:  
https://truenorthtrout.com/ Instagram & Facebook:  @TrueNorthTrout YouTube Please check out our Sponsors:
TroutRoutes - the #1 Trout Fishing app, helping you find new trout water so you spend less time on the road and more time fishing.  https://troutinsights.com/ | Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes  Angler’s Coffee - elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep.  https://anglerscoffee.com/   | Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco    Destination Angler:
·       NEW WEBSITE!   https://www.destinationanglerpodcast.com
·       Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast:  @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook
·       Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook. 
Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com
Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts
Recorded Feb 9, 2023.  Episode 86
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.   
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume  https://www.podcastvolume.com/

Our destination is Intricate Bay Lodge on Lake Iliamna, Alaska with backcountry fly fishing guide and professional photographer, Abe Blair, Manager of “The Outpost”.  Lake Iliamna is the 8th largest lake in North America and boasts the largest sockeye salmon run in the world, not to mention a dozen of the finest rainbow rivers in Alaska and plenty of bears. 
Abe grew up in Oregon where he discovered fly fishing and had a life-changing injury at age 18 when he shattered his skull in a go-cart accident.  Fortunately, he made a full recovery and has been fly fishing and photographing the world ever since.   Abe shares stories of massive salmon runs, giant rainbows, close calls with bears, guiding demanding clients, Jimmy Carter and his Secret Service guys, along with great tips on how to get stunning shots with your iPhone.  
With host, Steve Haigh 
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Top Flies for the Lake Iliamna area:
@DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram Contact Abe and Intricate Bay Lodge:  
Abe Blair:  https://www.abeblair.com/ | AbeBlair@me.com  | 530-414-9348  | Facebook: @ abe.blair  Instagram @abeblair Intricate Bay Lodge:  https://intricatebaylodge.com/  |  Instagram & Facebook:  @intricatebaylodge Please check out our Sponsors:
Angler’s Coffee - elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep.  https://anglerscoffee.com/   | Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco    TroutRoutes - the #1 Trout Fishing app, helping you find new trout water so you spend less time on the road and more time fishing.  https://troutinsights.com/ | Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes  Destination Angler:
·       NEW WEBSITE!   https://www.destinationanglerpodcast.com
·       Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast:  @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook
·       Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook. 
Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com
Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts
Recorded Jan 13, 2023.  Episode 85
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.   
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume  https://www.podcastvolume.com/

Our destination is the grand and rugged Wind River Range in central Wyoming, with backcountry guide, George Hunker, Sweetwater Fishing Expeditions, Lander, Wyoming.  The Winds stretch 100 miles north to south, encompassing 3 wilderness areas, and are absolutely loaded with remote alpine lakes – over 2,000 – and the largest Golden Trout in the West.     
As an Orvis-endorsed guide, George and his son run remote alpine trips to beautiful and uncrowded places.  With 50 years of experience in these mountains, George explains where and how to fish the Winds, how to beat the crowds, and a rundown on the elusive Golden Trout.  Stick around to the end for a great story of a college quarterback, a snowstorm, and a tough lady, and our “Doing Good” segment featuring a Trout Unlimited restoration project in Northern Wisconsin. 
With host, Steve Haigh 
Be the first to know about new episodes.  Sign up at https://www.destinationanglerpodcast.com and you’ll be entered to win a year’s subscription to Trout Routes!  Winner announced on the next show.
Top Flies for the Wind River Range:
·       @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram
Contact George:   
Website:  https://www.sweetwaterfishing.com/ Please check out our Sponsors:
TroutRoutes - the #1 Trout Fishing app, helping you find new trout water so you spend less time on the road and more time fishing.  https://troutinsights.com/ | Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes  Angler’s Coffee - elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep.  https://anglerscoffee.com/   | Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco    Destination Angler:
·       NEW WEBSITE!   https://www.destinationanglerpodcast.com
·       Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast:  @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook
·       Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook. 
Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com
Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts
Recorded Jan 5, 2023.  Episode 84
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.   
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume  https://www.podcastvolume.com/

Today our destination is the 12 States in the Western Native Trout Challenge with trout challenge completers, Ben and Oliver Sheridan, Phoenix, Arizona.  Previously a guide on the Upper Delaware, Ben decided to tackle the Trout Challenge to spend time with his teenage son, Oliver.  After 3 years and thousands of miles, Ben has completed all 3 levels of the trout challenge, netting an impressive 18 species of trout in 12 different states.  His son Oliver is the first to complete stages 1 and 2 of the challenge, catching 12 species in 8 states. 
Together, they’ve encountered moose and bears, remote alpine lakes, dangerous mountain roads, large rivers, and tiny streams chasing trout from Alaska to Arizona to California to Colorado.   Stick around to the end for great technical tips, top fly patterns, and why they embarked on this journey.
With host, Steve Haigh 
Be the first to know about new episodes.  Sign up at https://www.destinationanglerpodcast.com and you’ll be entered to win a year’s subscription to Trout Routes!  A winner will be announced on the next show.
Top Flies for the Western Native Trout Challenge:
@DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram Contact Ben:   
Email: fishtrem52@hotmail.com Instagram @fishtrem52 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ben.sheridan.75 Please check out our Sponsors:
Angler’s Coffee - elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep.  https://anglerscoffee.com/   | Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco    TroutRoutes - the #1 Trout Fishing app, helping you find new trout water so you spend less time on the road and more time fishing.  https://troutinsights.com/ | Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes  Destination Angler:
NEW WEBSITE! https://www.destinationanglerpodcast.com Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook. Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com
Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts
Recorded Jan 10, 2023.  Episode 83
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.   
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume  https://www.podcastvolume.com/

Our destination is the Soque River in northern Georgia with Stephen Tomasovich, better known as Big T, owner of Soque River Outfitters, Clarkesville GA.   Just an hour or two north of Atlanta, the Soque is loaded with big Rainbows, is easy to wade, and offers excellent year-round angling.   
A competition angler, Big T shares how to size up a stream, make the right adjustments, the tricks big trout play, top confidence flies, and an overview of the top streams and tailwaters in the area including one you’ve probably never heard of.  Stick around to the end for a great story of wily old 28” brown trout he had hooked 6 times.  
With host, Steve Haigh 
Be the first to know about new episodes! Sign up at https://www.destinationanglerpodcast.com and you’ll be entered to win a year’s subscription to Trout Routes!  The winner will be announced on the next show.
Top Flies for the Soque River:
Instagram and Facebook @DestinationAnglerPodcast   Contact Big T
Website:   https://bigtflyfishing.com/ Email: Bigt@bigtflyfishing.com Facebook and Instagram:  @BigTFlyFishing YouTube Please check out our Sponsors:
TroutRoutes - the #1 Trout Fishing app, helping you find new trout water so you spend less time on the road and more time fishing.  https://troutinsights.com/ | Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes  Angler’s Coffee - elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep.  https://anglerscoffee.com/   | Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco    Check out our new "Doing Good" segment: One-minute on great organizations doing good through fly fishing.  
Altar Fly Fishing merges faith and fly fishing into a common stream by hosting life-impacting fly-fishing retreats and outdoor adventures for men, women, high-capacity leaders, pastors, and special ops military personnel.  altarflyfishing.org Destination Angler:
NEW WEBSITE! https://www.destinationanglerpodcast.com Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook. Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com
Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts
Recorded Nov 30, 2022.  Episode 82
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.   
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume  https://www.podcastvolume.com/

Our destination is the Kamloops and Cariboo regions of British Columbia with world-renown Stillwater expert and award-winning author, Phil Rowley.  With over 20,000 lakes, British Columbia is a veritable wonderland for the Stillwater angler.   
Phil has been fly fishing these lakes for 40 years and has appeared on numerous TV shows, written books, and articles such as The Orvis Guide to Stillwater Trout Fishing.  He gives us a great overview of stillwater fishing including trout behavior, lake biology, the importance of chironomids and other food sources, gear and techniques you’ll need, along with some epic stories of huge rainbows in Argentina, growing up in England, and encounters with wildlife and the infamous Tom Rosenbauer.
With host, Steve Haigh 
Pictures of the Kamloops and Cariboo regions of British Columbia:
NEW WEBSITE! https://www.destinationanglerpodcast.com Instagram and Facebook @DestinationAnglerPodcast   Contact Phil Rowley
Website:  http://www.flycraftangling.com/  | starting in 2023:  www.philrowleyflyfishing.com Store:  https://www.stillwaterflyfishingstore.com/ Facebook and Instagram:  @philrowleyflyfishing Please check out our Sponsors:
Angler’s Coffee - elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep.  https://anglerscoffee.com/   | Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco    Trout Routes - the #1 Trout Fishing app, helping you find new trout water so you spend less time on the road and more time fishing.  https://troutinsights.com/ | Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes  Destination Angler:
NEW WEBSITE! https://www.destinationanglerpodcast.com Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook. Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com
Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts
Recorded Dec 15, 2022.  Episode 81
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.   
Podcast edited by Podcast Volume  https://www.podcastvolume.com/