Fly Fishing Consultant Podcast
The Fly Fishing Consultant Podcast focuses on education and the lifestyle surrounding fly fishing. Hosted by Rob Snowhite, a well-known urban fly fishing guide and fly tier based in Northern Virginia and Washington D.C., this podcast offers a relaxed, non-technical perspective on fly fishing suitable for both beginner and seasoned anglers. Rob's humor, along with his background in biology and extensive knowledge of nature and fishing, sets this show apart. And indeed, Snowhite is Rob's actual last name. Produced by "Producer Jason" of Freestone Productions.
Episodes
November 5, 2025 • 71 mins
Rob made a stop in the Catskills to do some fishing on his journey to Woodstock, NY, where he was set to interview Nick Lyons. He left Virginia on a Sunday evening as a Nor’easter began to develop in the Atlantic and reached New York after nightfall, just before the rain started. Finding a place to camp in his car, he started fishing in the rain by mid-morning on Monday. He cast his line from Deposit NY down to Hancock, making a vi...
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October 28, 2025 • 75 mins
Rob first encountered Miriam Leino when he dialed the Orvis Outfitter Team number a few weeks back. He was in search of the hooks needed to tie his bacon fly, as his supply was dwindling. Rob enjoys inquiring about the locations of individuals on help lines, so he was taken aback to discover that Miriam resides in eastern Washington state. He found her location somewhat surprising for an Orvis outfitter answering the phone, as most...
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October 15, 2025 • 81 mins
Rob and Dan embarked on an expedition to Mossy Creek, Virginia. This location is recognized as Virginia’s top spring creek fishing destination, nestled in the Shenandoah Valley just south of Harrisburg, VA. Since Rob has covered this fishery in two prior episodes, the history of the stream is not elaborated upon. On their journey, Rob and Dan stop by the Mossy Creek Fly Shop to chat with Colby. His insights prove to be extremely he...
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October 8, 2025 • 71 mins
Rob encountered Chris on a beach in Maine during low tide in August of this year. After a short conversation on the shore, Chris decided it would be worthwhile to record an entire episode focusing on his fishery. Originally from Massachusetts, Chris now calls southern Maine home. He spent his childhood fishing for stripers the Commonwealth and had to make slight adjustments to fish in the Pine Tree State. Chris discusses his equipm...
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October 1, 2025 • 95 mins
Fishing buddies part two. Rob recounts stories about those he has fished alongside throughout the years. From Lenny in Florida to Dan at Mossy Creek, this episode is lengthy, yet it doesn't cover all of his fishing partners and their remarkable narratives. Regrettably, there simply isn't enough time to share every tale. Since childhood, Rob has taken friends on exciting adventures across Reston and Frederiksberg, Virginia, to the F...
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October 1, 2025 • 78 mins
Episode 1 of Rob's podcast featuring his fishing companions. In this installment, Rob talks about the importance of having a fishing buddy, defines what a fishing buddy is, and shares tips on how and where to find one. You'll listen to anecdotes explaining why Rob has stopped organizing trips, what constitutes a poor fishing buddy, and the qualities you should look for in a fishing buddies. The second part will highlight the indivi...
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September 6, 2025 • 80 mins
You might recognize Jerry’s name. He’s an icon in the world of fly rod crafting, particularly known for his five-sided bamboo rods. Jerry dedicated many years as a skilled artisan working with bamboo while he was in Montana, where he crafted rods during in between hatches. Alongside his brother, he has gained fame as an author. Rob anticipated that Jerry would be a typical trout enthusiast in Montana, but to his surprise, Jerry res...
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August 29, 2025 • 106 mins
Rob and Caitlin head north to Maine for a getaway in Kennebunkport. Their host for the week is Jake, the owner of Garden Street Bowl. Rob intends to catch stripers, while Caitlin is eager for fresh seafood. This episode features wild tales, including stowaway coyotes, unusual thrift shop discoveries, and seagull on the menu. Rob interviews various individuals he encounters along the way, discusses the pros and cons of food options,...
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August 10, 2025 • 59 mins
Rob makes his way back to the remnants of the lodge where he was employed from 2002 to 2003. This lodge, established in 1954, was situated on a spring-fed artificial lake. The lake was stocked with fish in the 1950s, and trout were introduced in 2002. Rob managed the Orvis fly shop and served as a guide on both the lake and the tailwater.
The local community surrounding the lake was not particularly welcoming to the new lodge own...
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July 31, 2025 • 80 mins
For the last thirty years, Rob has admired the writings of Nick Lyons. He considers Nick to be one of the top guests on his podcast; without the impact of Nick's work, this podcast wouldn't have come to life. Nick joins Rob to talk about his experiences in fishing and his late friend Ed Van Put’s posthumous book, A Flyfisher's Revelations.
Ed passed away in 2024. He wrote several books focused on the history of the Catskills and ...
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July 31, 2025 • 83 mins
Rob first learned about the Wild Trout Trust when he interviewed British musician Craig Joiner. Craig's website states £1 from all sales of his latest album ‘ A Kind of Calm’ will be donated to the 'Wild Trout Trust'.
Rob contacted Wild Trout and found Shaun Leonard. Shaun has a degree in marine biology and pollution. He was Head of Fishery Studies at Sparsholt College until 2009 when he became the director at the Wild Trout Trus...
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July 31, 2025 • 85 mins
The second part of Rob and Producer Jason's journey along the West Branch of the Delaware River. They drift for two days, traveling from Deposit to Balls Eddy, fish the evening hatch, then sleep in the back of their cars. Rob narrates his observations of the cold river and its environment as he takes in the sights around him. Trout are feeding, rise forms dimple the surface, and the duo cast imitations of caddis and mayflies to th...
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July 31, 2025 • 48 mins
Rob has been captivated by the West Branch of the Delaware River since last August when he fished there for the first time. He has been eager to return and this time, he plans to bring his raft and Producer Jason along. The first part of this adventure starts with Rob organizing the trip from home, communicating with Jason over the phone, and preparing his girlfriend for the journey. She’ll only be going partway and won’t be fishin...
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June 17, 2025 • 69 mins
Writer Monte Burke joins Rob to talk about his experiences in fishing and literature. Rob has been an admirer of Monte’s work for many years, whether through his hardcover books, articles in Forbes, or features in outdoor magazines. Monte shares anecdotes from his writing journey, including tales about his mentors, hard-tail fish, and the guiding figures who have supported him throughout his career.
His book, Lords of the Fly: M...
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May 20, 2025 • 42 mins
Rob drove down to Fredericksburg, Virginia for some late-season shad fishing. After the shad depart, the striped bass, spotted gar, and northern snakehead make their appearance. After parking at Falmouth Beach, Rob strides across the sand to the primary river channel, where he galavants above and below the Route 1 bridge. This bridge signifies the tidal fall line on the Rappahannock River. Two weeks later, Rob asks Misty to join hi...
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May 1, 2025 • 75 mins
Rob gave a talk about urban shad fishing on April 17, 2025.
From the Maryland Chapter Trout Unlimited newsletter:
Rob Snowhite is a highly regarded fly fishing guide who has been operating in urban and suburban waters around Washington DC for nearly thirty years. He is the host of The Fly Fishing Consultant Podcast, which is currently in its 16th year. Rob’s hand-tied flies are true masterpieces and have successfully caught fis...
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April 18, 2025 • 56 mins
Peter Kaminsky joins Rob to talk about his experiences with travel, cuisine, and the great outdoors. Currently, Peter is in Argentina, where he is in search of golden dorado and the finest steak in the southern hemisphere. Rob and Peter delve into the philosophy of catch and release in fly fishing, the delicate yet forceful strike of a dry fly, and the incredible fishing opportunities near New York City. In the latter part of the i...
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April 9, 2025 • 57 mins
Scott Daskiewich claims that steelhead in the Great Lakes tributaries of New York consume green caddis nymphs. Once he persuades Rob that this is indeed true, they delve into various topics related to physical geography and fishing in the Tug Hill Plateau and the Adirondacks. Scott is affiliated with the Native Fish Coalition and talks about conservation initiatives aimed at restoring the Adirondack lacustrine brook trout populatio...
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March 27, 2025 • 65 mins
Episode 400
Rob makes an international call to England for the most recent interview. Musician Craig Joiner takes a seat at the microphone to talk about music and fishing. Craig is no novice at the microphone; in 1987, his band Romeo’s Daughter signed with Jive Records and released their first album the following year.
Craig's music has appeared in blockbuster films such as Jack Reacher and has been covered by artists like Hear...
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March 21, 2025 • 71 mins
Greg DeMars joins the show from the Lonestar State to discuss his new book and all things Texas.
Regular podcast listeners will know Rob as an avid urban angler. He guides and fishes on his days off in and around Northern Virginia. He hopes to find out similarities and differences in their respective fishing locations. Gregs book Urban Fly Fishing Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), your ultimate guide to hidden fishing streams in the heart...
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