Fly Fishing Consultant Podcast

Lydia Wickizer | Rocky Mountain Flannels & Flies

Rob first crossed paths with Lydia at the 2026 Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival, where he was immediately drawn to her exquisitely detailed, micro-scale fly patterns.

Summer 2026 | Always Pack A Fly Rod

Never leave home without a fly rod. In this episode, Rob hits the Mid Atlantic and East Coast with a fly rod in hand and a microphone rolling to capture the soundscape

Mark Weeks | Poontown | Chasing Tarpon And Glory

Lawyer by trade and angler at heart, Mark Weeks joins the show to share his journey from a Western upbringing to practicing law in New York City, and ultimately becoming

Why Aren't Young Fly Fishers Buying Bamboo?

In this episode, we dive into a captivating conversation sparked at the Maryland Fly Fishing Show between Rob and master rod builder Jerry Kustich. As Jerry sat behind hi

Jim Faust | Adams Parachute | Empowering Recovery From Addiction

Rob initially discovered Jim Faust's tale while listening to National Public Radio. He reached out to Jim to learn more about his story of grief and fishing. Jim, an avid

Rick Nyles | Catching Memories In Pennsylvania And Beyond

Rick Nyles is the owner of Sky Blue Outfitters, recognized as the most extensive fly-fishing guide service in Pennsylvania. He shares with Rob the story of how he became

Dyeing To Fly Fish With Jeremy Clapp

Jeremy Clapp of Hook Setter's Union checks in from Connecticut. He is an enthusiastic fly tyer motivated by the fly tying innovators from the mid-west who developed and r

The Bull Trout Podcast With Shane Gulliksen

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fly-fishing-consultant-podcast/id354129193?i=1000581465519 Rob first met Shane in 2013 on New York's Salmon River during Shane's in

The Gulf Coast Classic With Chris Williams

Rob interviews Chris Williams from the Gulf Coast Classic. The Gulf Coast Council of Fly Fishers International organized their 4th annual Gulf Coast Classic fly fishing f

Slow Flies For Summer Predators | Rob's May 2026 PPTU Presentation

 Rob gave a presentation at the May 2026 gathering of The Potomac Patuxent Chapter of Trout Unlimited. His topic centered around slow water foam flies intended for summer

Life History Of The Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula)

In this episode, Rob discusses the recent emergence of the Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) in the mid-Atlantic region of North America. The lanternflies, in every

Remembering Rob's Fishing Buddy | Andrew Holt

James Andrew Holt unexpectedly passed away in April 2026. He was highly inteligent, witty, crass, and always there when you needed him. Rob and Andrew were the closest of

Mike Komara | Live From The Little Juniata River

Mike Komara’s mission is to share the skills and techniques learned over a decade of competing and fishing across the globe. He grew up as a competitive angler starting o

Live From The 2026 Maryland Fly Fishing Show

This marks Rob's inaugural visit to the Maryland Fly Fishing Show. For various reasons, he has faced scheduling conflicts with the event for several years. Rob doesn't fr

Live From The 2026 Lancaster Fly Fishing Show

Rob makes his way back to The Fly Fishing Show in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. With a microphone in hand, he strolls through the venue to uncover the stories of both attendee

Malinda's Fly, Spey & Tackle Shop On The Salmon River, New York

Malinda Barna has been the proprietor of her own fly shop along the banks of the Salmon River in New York for a longer time than Rob has been wetting his line there. This

Jay Waide | Roanoke On The Fly

This episode brings us to Roanoke, Virginia, the Star City Of The South, where shop owner and guide, Jay Waide, tells us.his story. We get to know the history and locatio

Captain Andrew Spangler | Puerto Rico & College On The Fly

Rob initially encountered Andrew at the Virginia Fly Fishing Festival several years ago. At that time, Andrew was likely in middle school, displaying a remarkable passion

Boyd Waters | Falcore On The Fly

Rob encountered Boyd Waters at the 2026 Virginia Fly Fishing and Wine Festival. Boyd's 'flies' were unlike anything else at the event. Rob was astonished by the ingenuity

Schuman Feathers | Premiere Feather Suppliers

One day, Rob was browsing Instagram for pictures of lady Amherst feathers when he stumbled upon the Schuman Feathers account. The feathers were absolutely gorgeous, every