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Anchored Podcast Ep. 292: Tad Murdock on Catching Every Salmonid Species in the World

Tad Murdock is a fly fisher, guide, and author whose 25-year mission to catch every salmonid species on the fly eventually became his book Trout of the World: A Fly Fishe

Anchored Podcast Ep. 291: Pat Kelly on Muskie, Warm-Water Fly Fishing, and Building Warm Water Anglers

Pat Kelly is a fly-fishing guide, fly tier, and lifelong angler whose path has taken him from childhood fishing in Ohio to saltwater, carp, smallmouth bass, and eventuall

Anchored Podcast Ep. 290: Josh Murphy on Filmmaking, Wildness, and Stories That Create Change

Josh Murphy is a filmmaker whose path from fisheries biology and action-sports films to environmental documentaries has been anything but conventional. His work includes

Anchored Podcast Ep. 289: Michael Rebholz on... the Bonker Spey?

In this episode of Anchored, I sit down with Michael Rebholz to discuss Bonker Spey, his controversial approach to Spey casting that uses a rod-borne anchor by draping th

Anchored Podcast Ep. 288: Jesse Males and Koji Sumalde on The Future of Fly Fishing Films

Today I'm joined by filmmakers Jesse Males and Koji Sumalde, the creative duo behind some of the most cinematic storytelling in fly fishing today. Together, they've built

Anchored Podcast Ep. 287: The Lost Art of Hand-Tied Flies with Adrian Cortes

In this episode of Anchored, I’m joined by Adrian Cortes, a passionate steelheader, hand fly tyer, and critical care nurse whose approach to fly fishing is as thoughtful

Anchored Podcast Ep. 286: Mike Lawson, Fifty Years on the Henry’s Fork

In this episode, I sit down with Mike Lawson — a legendary guide, fly tyer, educator, and one of the founding forces behind Henry’s Fork Anglers. What began in the early

Anchored Podcast Ep. 285: Jonathan Antunez, What Modern Anglers Forgot

In this episode, I’m joined by Jonathan Antunez — a fly tyer, educator, and angler known for his deep knowledge of fixed-line fly fishing techniques, from Tenkara to Euro

Anchored Podcast Ep. 284: Ben Sippola on Wading in Jandals

Ben Sippola — also known as Benny-Sip—is a New Zealand-based writer whose work is rooted in rivers, fly fishing, and the spaces in between. A former professional football

Anchored Podcast Ep. 283: April Vokey on Being Human

In this episode of Anchored, we’re doing something a little different. I was recently a guest on the Outside podcast with PaddyO where we discussed some of the more… umm,

Anchored Podcast Ep. 282: Phil Monahan on a Quick Start Guide to Fly Fishing

Phil Monahan is a longtime fly-fishing writer, editor, and educator. Phil has spent years translating complex techniques — everything from trout behaviour to knot systems

Anchored Podcast Ep. 281: Spencer Siem — Guardians of the Feather

Spencer Siem is a New Mexico–based fly fishing guide known for his deep knowledge of Southwestern waters and his connection to the Feather Thief legacy. Blending technica

Anchored Podcast Ep. 280: Anchored Podcast Ep. 280: Mikael Frödin on Why You Should Care About Atlantic Salmon

Mikael Frödin is a renowned fly fisherman, innovator, and fly designer whose influence spans decades of modern salmon and trout fishing. Best known for his pioneering wor

Anchored Podcast Ep. 279: Clark “Cheech” Pierce on Innovation and Fly Fish Food

Clark “Cheech” Pierce is a fly tyer, educator, and co-founder of Fly Fish Food, one of the most influential fly-tying brands in the industry. Known for his creative patte

Anchored Podcast Ep. 278: A Beginner’s Guide to Getting Started Fly Fishing

This episode of Anchored is a little different. I recorded it while in steelhead camp this year, and my hope is that you’ll share it with someone in your life who’s think

Anchored Podcast Ep. 277: Alberta’s Trout Trust on Protecting Fisheries and Tackling Fish Entrainment

Alberta’s Trout Trust is a grassroots group dedicated to protecting the province’s trout and fisheries. From tackling fish losses in irrigation canals to advocating for h

Anchored Podcast Ep. 276: Diane Michelin on Painting, Wild Places, and Inspiration

Diane Michelin is a Canadian watercolour artist whose work is deeply rooted in the spirit and subtleties of fly fishing. Born in Montreal, she now lives on Vancouver Isla

Anchored Podcast Ep. 275: James Christmas on the Seychelles, South Africa, the NYAP and Giving Back

James Christmas is an accomplished fishing guide whose career has taken him from the remote flats of the Seychelles to destinations across the globe. Known for his skill

Anchored Podcast Ep. 274: In the Current with Brian Silvey

Brian Silvey is a legendary Oregon guide and fly designer who has guided 40 years on the Deschutes and Sandy Rivers. Known for his innovative patterns, he’s guided genera

Anchored Podcast Ep. 273: Nick Lyons, A Century of Influence

Nick Lyons is a renowned fly fisher, author, and publisher whose influence has shaped the landscape of modern angling literature. A former professor of English at Hunter