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The official podcast of Fly Fisherman, the leading magazine of fly fishing since 1969.

  1. Tarpon champion Andy Mill: "Failing as a skier enabled me to win as a fisherman"

    17 jun

    Tarpon champion Andy Mill: "Failing as a skier enabled me to win as a fisherman"

    Andy Mill is a two-time Olympian, competed in the downhill event in four World Championships, and went on to win 12 major fly-fishing tarpon tournaments as well as a Del Brown Permit tournament title and a Fall Fly Invitational Bonefish Tournament, making him the first person in history to win major tarpon, permit, and bonefish tournaments. He had a celebrity marriage and very public divorce, he was friends with presidents, and he wrote the greatest book about tarpon ever written. He learned to trout fish from Ernest Schwiebert, tied flies with Chuck Fothergill, and went on to become host of "Sportsman's Journal with Andy Mill." He was mentored by Steve Huff, Flip Pallot, and Lefty Kreh, and is widely considered the most successful saltwater angler of all time. Now, Andy and his son Nicky are the host of the very popular Mill House podcast. Andy took the time to sit down with Fly Fisherman editor Ross Purnell in person in Florida and discuss his life, what he's learned about the dynamics of winning, and his current passions, which include bowhunting for elk in Colorado, golf, and conservation efforts with Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, American Saltwater Guides Association, and Captains for Clean Water. Look for Andy Mill on the cover of the Aug.-Sep. 2026 issue of Fly Fisherman and the story "The Many Lives of Andy Mill" by author Monte Burke.

    52 min
  2. Carter Andrews on his new TV show "Gone Fishing," and his deep fly-fishing background

    4 jun

    Carter Andrews on his new TV show "Gone Fishing," and his deep fly-fishing background

    Carter Andrews is host of the new show "Gone Fishing with Carter Andrews" that will premiere on Outdoor Channel starting July 6. He's one of the most enduring cable television personalities of this century, hosting previously the "Obsession of Carter Andrews" for 12 years, and also "Legendary Catch" on NatGeoTV, but he has deep fly-fishing roots. He was hired by Jeff Currier to guide for Jack Dennis Outdoor Shop in the late 1980s, won the Jackson Hole One Fly tournament three times, and was a founding member of the US Fly Fishing Team. He went on to build fishing lodges, train guides, and lead exploratory fishing expeditions around the world. Carter fishes more than 300 days annually, and excels at everything from trout on dry flies to marlin in bluewater. He has earned the reputation of being the most 'complete' angler today in all types and all facets of fishing.   Fly Fisherman editor/publisher Ross Purnell joined him at his home in Vero Beach, Florida where Carter was hosting the annual Lefty Kreh's Tie Fest, a fundraiser for the American Saltwater Guides Association. In his tackle room they discuss everything from native species in the South Fork River, to catch-and-release techniques, competitive angling, and his techniques for winning the One Fly.

    1 h 2 min
  3. Tess Weigand on winning Gold for USA women's fly fishing team, guiding, and mentorship

    21 may

    Tess Weigand on winning Gold for USA women's fly fishing team, guiding, and mentorship

    Tess Weigand is the captain of the USA Women's Fly Fishing, and individual Gold Medalist, and team Gold Medalist in the FIPS Mouches Women's World Championship. She splits her time between guiding Pennsylvania's Penns Creek and Montana's Yellowstone and Madison rivers along with her Newfoundland dog, Eight, when she's not competing. She deep dives into the intricacies of entomology, how stocking over wild fish in Pennsylvania is detrimental to wild and native fish, the importance of observation, her evolution into fly fishing, and what it takes to win gold in the FIPS Mouche Women's World Championship. The 5th FIPS-Mouche Women's World Championship takes place July 27-August 2, 2026 in Norway. Stay tuned for more coverage and updates.

    1 h 5 min
  4. Jeff Wagner on how growing up a "fish nerd" and "casting geek" helps him guide Mayfly Outdoors today

    7 may

    Jeff Wagner on how growing up a "fish nerd" and "casting geek" helps him guide Mayfly Outdoors today

    Ross Purnell sits down with Mayfly Outdoors CEO Jeff Wagner in the Montrose Colorado headquarters for Ross, Abel, Renzetti, Dyna-King, Airflo, and several other brands. They discuss the unsung heroes of fly fishing; the best warmwater fly fishing in Nebraska; being a "fish nerd" installing aquariums; how Cabela's influenced the course of fly fishing; "geeking out" on casting, and learning to cast from Mel Krieger, Tim Rajeff, and Bruce Richards. Jeff reveals how stretchy lines pair best with stiff rods and low-stretch lines work best with more flexible rods, how the $249 Ross Cimarron Creek reel has "open source" pawls you can 3D print at home, how Mayfly manages to anodize reels in Colorado and protect the environment at the same time, the unique artistry behind each Abel reel, giving back to conservation organizations, recycling aluminum, and much more. If you've ever wondered how fly line tapers are like a wizard throwing fireballs, this techy podcast is for you. There's even an Easter egg that reveals brand new Abel artist collab, so don't miss this behind the scenes look at one of the most interesting people in the fly-fishing world.

    1 h 14 min
  5. Erik Johnsen from TroutRoutes discusses species lists, access points, and navigating offline maps

    23 abr

    Erik Johnsen from TroutRoutes discusses species lists, access points, and navigating offline maps

    Born and raised in the upper Midwest, Erik Johnsen's first connection to fishing was with panfish and bass. He found his passion for fly fishing chasing wild and native trout in Wisconsin's Driftless Region. He studied geography and graduated from the University of Wisconsin, which led to him becoming a member of the TroutRoutes team. TroutRoutes is a fly-fishing app that gives anglers a powerful tool backed by onX Maps to find access points, map out your next adventure, download offline maps, and even find specific species to chase with a fly rod. Erik lives in Southwest Wisconsin with his wife Cally, and two sons, Arlo and Frankie, on their homestead property.

    1 h 5 min
  6. Tiki Furimsky on getting kids into fly fishing, salmonflies, and The Fly Fishing Show

    16 abr

    Tiki Furimsky on getting kids into fly fishing, salmonflies, and The Fly Fishing Show

    Tiki Furimsky is an avid fly fisher and skier from Crested Butte, Colorado. He hails from the legendary Furimsky family. His grandpa, Chuck, started The Fly Fishing Show, and his dad, Ben, is the president and CEO.  Tiki and editor Ross Purnell discuss how to get kids into fly fishing, gear for kids, cutthroat trout or brook trout, striped bass on the fly, and why the shows are great for learning. From shredding the ski slopes to fly fishing the Salmonfly hatch, Tiki and friends are on the water and becoming the next generation of fly fishers and conservationists.

    26 min
  7. Rod designer Shawn Combs on leaving a dream job at Orvis to take a dream job as VP at Scott Fly Rods

    9 abr

    Rod designer Shawn Combs on leaving a dream job at Orvis to take a dream job as VP at Scott Fly Rods

    Shawn Combs got started as fly fisher in Kentucky, got a degree in mechanical engineering, and started with Orvis in 2011. He was the designer of all of Orvis's very successful Helios rods, and was most recently responsible for the development of all of Orvis tackle including waders, reels, boots, and packs. After 15 successful years at Orvis, Combs announced was leaving Vermont to take on a new role as vice president of Scott.  We had the chance to sit down with Shawn in the Montrose, Colorado, Scott Fly Rods factory to find out what inspired the move, how he feels about his former employer and co-workers, how he will collaborate with Scott President Jim Bartschji, and what the future holds for fly rod design. You won't want to miss this inside look at two of the biggest brands in fly fishing.

    47 min
  8. Fly-fishing instructor Dusty Wissmath on Joan Wulff, the Wulff School, and the mechanics of casting

    26 mar

    Fly-fishing instructor Dusty Wissmath on Joan Wulff, the Wulff School, and the mechanics of casting

    Dusty Wissmath is a fly-fishing instructor, author, and travel host who lives in Pennsylvania's trout-rich Cumberland Valley. He teaches through TCO fly shops, is an Orvis instructor for Allenberry Resort in Boiling Springs, and is an instructor at the Wulff School of Fly Fishing in Livingston Manor, New York. He's a climber, mountaineer, fly fisher, and has spent a lifetime outdoors. He has over 30 years of experience instructing new to advanced anglers, and is working on a new book that teaches proper body mechanics in fly casting.

    1 h 33 min
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The official podcast of Fly Fisherman, the leading magazine of fly fishing since 1969.

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  • Creador
    Ross Purnell
  • Años de actividad
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodios
    33
  • Clasificación
    Explícito
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    © 2025
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