Fly Fishing 97 Podcast
We try to capture the fly fishing life. An in-depth conversation with Fly fishers from all walks of life, their stories, inspiration, passion and dream destinations. Where do you go to talk fly fishing? We talk tunes, sports, day jobs, life on and off the water. Get embedded in the fly fishing world. Tying, entomology, gear, techniques, crazy stories and lotsa laughs. Join us for a unique look at the fly fishing life from those that live it.
Episodes
August 16, 2025 • 45 mins
Today we were thrilled to sit down with Andrew Boeddeker and Christian Bacasa of the FlyFishFinder App. These guys are making it easier to find the fish and are creating a special on line community where knowledge is passed along to passionate people on the water. We talked in depth about their new app, Christian's podcast and Andrew's passion for the water and technology. Thanks gentlemen for sharing your story with our listene...
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April 11, 2025 • 68 mins
Today we sit down with Dr. Kat Mulski, Educator and Assistant Guide with Vancouver Island Fly Fishing. Kat spends a lot on time on the water with her best buddy Nora ( the English bulldog) but she also teaches a Carihi Secondary program which teaches high school students to cultivate a love for the outdoors while learning the art and sport of fly fishing with literary, entomology and conservation. She also guides with Vancouver...
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January 18, 2025 • 32 mins
Today we visit with Erin Flaherty from Edmonton AB. Erin is passionate about all things outdoors. She is a freelance writer and is constantly "midlife outdoorsing." Fishing, camping, paddling with family and friends and writing about her experience. You will find her at #ejfoutside We talk tying, perfect days on the river and the passion for all things fly fishing and outdoors. Thanks Erin for sharing your story.
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January 7, 2025 • 73 mins
Today we dive head first into film season. We sit down with acclaimed director R A Beattie as he joins the show from Bend, Oregon. Off the Grid Studios latest films featuring Silent Spotter which is centered on Tommy Batun in Xcalak, Mexico and his passion for guiding for permit. Tommy's story is one of resilience and the power of seeing the world differently.
R A takes us on an epic journey, fly fishing for Permit with an unfor...
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December 21, 2024 • 42 mins
This time around we head to the Gaspe Peninsula in Quebec to chat with Sarah Nellis, Lodge Manager at Gaspe Coastal. Sarah along with Andrew Murphy and Kyle Schaefer have started a lodge at the Nadeau House on the Cascapedia River. They offer some incredible trips for Atlantic Salmon, Striped Bass and Sea-run Brook Trout. We learn all about the fly fishing in the area and do a deep dive into Sara's Fly Fishing story. She compet...
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December 11, 2024 • 55 mins
Today we had the pleasure of chatting with Jameson Hawn owner/artist of Riverbend Woodworks from Port Townsend WA. We cover a lot of ground on this one, his Catch-2-Carve Series, building a Port Ludlow Pram, Tiny boat build, Wooden Landing nets and much more. Jameson is an avid fly fisher and outdoorsman. He has an entertaining YouTube channel, on fly fishing adventures, how to videos on replica fish carving, boat builds and mo...
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September 17, 2024 • 51 mins
Today on the podcast we head to Pitt Meadows BC to chat with Steve Hopia. We talk day jobs and custom tied flies. Steve has Bite My Flyz. We talk about his passion for fly fishing and tying, his favorite chironomid hooks, 363BL, sports, music, dream days on the water and much more. Thanks Steve for sharing your fly fishing story with us.
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September 8, 2024 • 64 mins
Today we have a sit down with author David Ladensohn. David spends his time between New Mexico and San Antonio Texas. He has spent the last five years researching his new book Fly-Fishing with Leonardo da Vinci. Combining his admiration for da Vinci's water dynamics expertise, demonstrating that he would have made an ideal fly-fishing guide. The book includes many of Leonardo's water drawings, some published in color for a gen...
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June 29, 2024 • 56 mins
Today we sit down with Matt Auger, of Kamloops BC. Matt is an avid fly fisher and fly tyer who works at Casting Loops Fly and Tackle. We talk about his fly fishing journey, from East Coast to West Coast. Brookies, Bulls and Bows, dream days, job history and lessons learned on and off the water, thanks Matt for sharing your passion for the water with us on the Podcast.
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June 22, 2024 • 51 mins
This week we head to Salmon Arm to chat with Glen Heward of Salmon Arm. Glen is an avid fly fisher and fly tyer who spends a lot of time on the still and at the bench. We had a refreshing conversation about where his passion comes from and what fly fishing brings to his life. Thanks Glen for sharing your story with us.
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May 4, 2024 • 49 mins
Today with visit with Zack Tyson. He is a young up and coming fly tyer with Togens Fly Shop. We talk about his fly tying journey and his passion for chasing bows on a fly. Zack is out of Kelowna BC. We chatted methods, materials and still water tactics. Thanks for sharing your story with us.
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April 25, 2024 • 61 mins
Today we head to Naramata, BC to chat with Graham O'Rourke of Tightrope Winery. When he is not working the farm, you will find Graham working fly patterns on interior still waters and rivers with his son. We chatted all things fly fishing, guiding, farming, wine, family and much more. Thanks Graham for sharing your fly fishing journey with us and sharing your passion for the outdoors and viticulture.
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April 17, 2024 • 57 mins
Today we sit down with Brandon Molzahn aka Tying is my Vise. Brandon is prostaff with Dr Slick, Fly tying Instructor/Guide at Interior Fly fishing Co., prostaff Semperfli, prostaff Togens and pro ambassador Sage, Rio, Redington and Broken Tippet. He is also spending a lot of time at the vise and on the water. We chatted about fishing with kids, what he has been up to, the BC Outdoors show and much more, thanks Brandon for sharin...
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April 12, 2024 • 32 mins
Following a brief hiatus, we sit down with Chad Ivan of Kelowna BC. We chat all things Roche Lake, his fly patterns and cabin rental. Chad aka "Scooby Kona" runs a masonry business in the Okanagan Valley, ties a lot of beauty fly patterns and has spent a lot of time chasing fins on the interior lakes of BC. Thanks chad for sharing your story with us.
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March 14, 2024 • 71 mins
Today we catch up with Jason Doucette from Parkland County Alberta. Jason has Alberta Competitive Fly Fishing, each year they hold monthly competitions on lakes and rivers across Alberta. He has been chasing fins his whole life and represented Canada at the 2023 Commonwealth Championship. We talk fly fishing, comps, hunting, ducks, tunes, influences, best tippet material and much more... Thanks Jason for sharing your experience....
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February 15, 2024 • 75 mins
This week we visit South East Wisconsin and chat with the team at Milwaukee Fly Fishing. Pete Nicoloff and Joseph Davies offer full service guided trips based near Milwaukee. These guys are chasing Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Trout and more on the Milwaukee River system, tribs and nearby fly fishing opportunities. These two are livin their best lives "slinging string... and jaw jacking some ponies!" Thanks Pete and Joe for sharing...
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February 9, 2024 • 42 mins
This week we sit down with Jayce Pidskalney and talk about his fly fishing/ fly tying journey. Jayce is working with the team at Broken Tippet, tying some beauty patterns and chasing some still water hogs in the interior of BC. we talk tunes, thread, tying, dirt bikes and much more on the show. Thanks Jayce for sharing your journey with us both on and off the water.
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January 13, 2024 • 41 mins
This week we head to Alberta to talk conservation with members of The Trout Trust. We sat down with Jim McLennan, Gary Hanke and Nada Rehman to talk about the organization, its goals, how it came into being and some of the projects they are working on. We talk about fish entrainment into the Bow River irrigation headwaters canal and some concerns the group has for the Bow River system. Find out how you can help at www.thetroutt...
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December 22, 2023 • 49 mins
Brandon and the team at Broken Tippet Fly Company have created the Fly Tyer Signature Series, partnering with some of the most talented independent fly tyers in the industry. Check out their blog at brokentippet.com this month featuring Timothy Jenson of Kelowna BC. Tim is a very talented fly tyer who is based in Kelowna, BC. Find out all about his fly tying journey, patterns, tying, where he draws his inspiration and plenty of ...
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December 11, 2023 • 88 mins
If you spend a lot of time tying flies this will help you select the perfect thread. The thread selection and best use is probably one of the most import decisions you can make when it comes to time at the bench. Garrett Lesko joins us as we talk properties, sizing, best uses and selecting that perfect thread for the flies you are about to tie. Thanks Garrett for walking us through the thread jungle. oregonflytying.com
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