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PODCAST

The Destination Angler Podcast

Steve Haigh: Fisherman and Podcaster

The Destination Angler podcast is THE podcast for anglers who travel. We go to the source, the local guides & experts, to build your knowledge of top fishing locations around North America.

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55:50

Cracking the Code on Penns Creek, Part 2 with Tess...

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2025/10/23

Our destination is the legendary Penns Creek in central Pennsylvania—Part 2—with Team USA world champion angler and guide Tess Weigand. Tess unleashes a flood of hard-won tips from years of guiding and competing to help you crack the code on one of the most technical trout streams in the East. We dive into the chaos of the Green Drake hatch, Tess’s go-to fly patterns, how to handle the crowds, read tricky currents, and stay calm when “everything is hatching at once.” It’s a masterclass in

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48:05

Public Lands on the Line with Chris Wood, CEO of...

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2025/10/14

Our destination today isn’t a river — it’s the very ground beneath our wading boots. Across the West, efforts have resurfaced to sell off or weaken protections for our public lands — the same lands that hold America’s greatest trout streams and wild places. Joining me is Chris Wood, President and CEO of Trout Unlimited. Today, we talk about the fight to protect our public lands — what’s at stake for anglers, and why these battles keep coming back like cicadas emerging from the ground, and what

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57:04

Kicking Butt on Penns Creek Part 1 with Tess Weigand

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2025/10/09

Our Destination is Part 1 of a 2-part series on the legendary Penns Creek in central Pennsylvania with Team USA world champion competition angler and guide, Tess Weigand. Tucked into the Pennsylvania woods, Penns Creek is hallowed water— it’s PA longest limestone-creek, a bug-factory, and home to some of the most educated trout in the East. Tess is a founding member of the women’s Team USA and has represented the United States at world championships in Norway, British Columbia, the Czech

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01:07:52

Slamming Coasters on Lake Superior with Jerry Darkes

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2025/09/25

Our destination is Canada’s Lake Superior Marine Conservation Area for giant coaster brook trout—3,800 square miles of crystal-clear water and steep, rocky drop-offs hiding the biggest brook trout on earth. Joining me is author, guide, and Great Lakes expert Jerry Darkes, who gives us a whirlwind tour of fly fishing the Great Lakes and a deep dive into where, how, and when to find these genetically supercharged brookies. Jerry’s been fishing the Great Lakes for 50 years and this remote area

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01:33:32

Bears, Rattlesnakes, and Triple Digit Days on Big...

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2025/09/11

Our destination is Big Pine Creek in the remote “Dark Skies” region of Pennsylvania. Joining me is expert fly angler, Ethan Albright, a reformed diesel mechanic who traded wrenches for fly rods and is now head guide at Slate Run Tackle Shop. Ethan gives us the low down on the numerous creeks and rivers in the area and shares stories of black bears and rattlesnakes, stargazing and remote living, triple-digit days and 25" brown trout. Bonus: stick around for a great story from a listener of a close

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01:37:42

Living the Fly Fishing Dream with Jack Dennis

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2025/08/28

Our destination is the hidden fly fishing paradise of Tasmania— that far-flung island at the bottom of the world with beautiful lakes and trout that can top 20 pounds – with industry icon and fly fishing legend, Jack Dennis. Jack opened one of the most iconic fly shops in America in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. He’s produced best-selling books and videos, helped launch Team USA Fly Fishing, and co-founded the Jackson Hole One Fly. He’s fished and filmed all over the world and has guided everyone from

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01:34:48

Big League Fly Fishing on the Missouri River with...

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2025/08/14

Our destination is the legendary Missouri River near Craig, Montana, one of the most technically challenging rivers in the West. Joining me is guide, author, photographer, Marine Corps vet, and adjunct professor, Micah Fields, who unpacks his playbook for dry-fly headhunting, the quirks of Holter dam, and the art of reading a river that fishes like a giant spring creek. Plus, hear about Montana’s highly selective “Guiding for the Future” program and why it matters for the rivers we love, MRE’s

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01:28:21

The Land of Big: Fly Fishing the Upper Columbia...

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2025/07/31

Our destination is the massive Upper Columbia River in southeastern British Columbia, with football-field-sized back eddies, hydraulics that'll flip drift boats, and rainbow trout that'll bend your rod like a bonefish. Joining me is veteran guide, Kelly Laatsch, general manager of St. Mary's Angler, Cranbrook, BC, who's spent three decades mastering these waters. Today, Kelly opens his playbook, sharing secrets on fly fishing extreme hydraulics, why a single-fly rigs is a good strategy, and

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01:09:57

Technical Trout on the Truckee River with Mike Anderson

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2025/07/17

Our destination are the technical trout waters of the Truckee River with Mike Anderson, head guide at the Reno Fly Shop. Mike gives us a detailed rundown of the Truckee, along with stories of ornery wild horses, giant browns, and a trout so big it scared the pants off a client. As a bonus, we dive into the legendary Pyramid Lake—home to monster Lahontan Cutthroat trout and one of the best shots at a 10+ pound trout in the lower 48. With host Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes.

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01:12:42

Hooked on Rainbows in Alaska with Zach Nemelka

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2025/07/03

Our destination is the remote backcountry of Bristol Bay, Alaska—where the bears are fat, the rainbows are wild, and the guides row, cook, clean, and occasionally yank a size 8 hook out of their own finger. Joining me is Zach Nemelka with Hooked on Alaska. Zach grew up in Utah, but has been coming to Alaska since he was 5. After a stint in college, he moved for Alaska to specialize in multi-day backcountry float trips for giant rainbow trout. What’s it like to float 60 miles of wilderness

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01:20:07

Legendary Trout on South Fork Snake River with Sage...

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2025/06/19

Our destination is the legendary South Fork of the Snake River, a world-famous Blue-Ribbon fishery in eastern Idaho. Joining me is Sage Unsworth, regional fisheries biologist, expert angler, and fifth-gen Idahoan, who gives us the skinny on the South Fork from top to bottom covering the top sections anglers need to know about, selective trout strategies, and the science behind fish counts. Also, the controversial rainbow trout management program to conserve Yellowstone cutthroat, stories of

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01:21:07

Hoppertunity Knocks on Colorado’s Abell Ranch with...

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2025/06/05

Our destination is Abell Ranch, a 1,500-acre slice of trout heaven on Colorado’s South Platte River with former guide and fifth-generation Coloradan, Clint Packo, who just might have the coolest job around: running Abell, restoring trout streams, and brokering some of the West’s most iconic ranches. Abell is known for its three miles of gin-clear water, rare solitude, and some of the best hopper fishing in the state. Along the way, we tackle big questions—like how do you design a trout stream? And

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01:05:11

Feedbags and Groover Duty on Montana’s Smith River...

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2025/05/22

Our destination is the fabled Smith River with Evan Youngblood, Livingston, Montana. The Smith is a remote, permit-only float in central Montana that offers fly anglers a truly unforgettable multi-day experience. Winding through a stunning limestone canyon, the river holds healthy populations of eager wild brown and rainbow trout. Evan unravels the mysteries of fly fishing success on the Smith and explains why anglers covet an opportunity to float this remote 59-mile beauty. A great

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01:27:16

Yellowstone Reborn with Walter Wiese

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2025/05/08

Episode 143 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – May 8, 2025 Our destination is SW Montana and Yellowstone country veteran outfitter and dry fly aficionado, Walter Wiese, Yellowstone Country Fly Fishing, Livingston, Montana. We explore the aftermath of the massive 2022 flood and how it’s changed—or not—some of the most iconic rivers in the West, like the Yellowstone, Lamar, and Slough Creek, the Madison, Gallatin, and more. Which ones bounced back? Which ones are still healing? And what

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01:31:04

Drinking the Water with Brian Oakland

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2025/04/24

Our destination is a whirlwind tour of the world’s top fly-fishing adventures with seasoned traveler, expert fly angler, and founder of Got Fishing, a hosted travel company that connects anglers with unforgettable destinations. We’ll explore legendary spots including Jurassic Lake in Argentina, Alaska, the Middle Fork of the Salmon River, Christmas Island, and Ascension Bay in Mexico. Along the way, Brian shares insider tips on choosing the right booking agency, what to watch for when booking a

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52:31

Tailwater Tactics with Pat Dorsey – Part 2

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2025/04/10

Our destination is Part 2 with legendary Colorado guide, author, and trout teacher Pat Dorsey—owner of the Blue Quill Angler and perhaps the foremost expert on the South Platte. Pat dials it up a notch or two in this episode, sharing his go-to fly patterns, fly design insights, and strategies for fly fishing new water. We dig into questions like: How fast should you fish? Why does Pat love indicators? And what makes a fly truly innovative? You'll also hear stories of drift boat weddings, the origin

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52:45

Pat Dorsey’s Tips on Colorado Tailwaters, Part 1

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2025/03/27

Our Destination is Part 1 of our deep dive into top tailwaters in Colorado with 30-year veteran guide and author, Pat Dorsey, Blue Quill Angler, Evergreen, Colorado. With 30 years on the water, Pat knows these rivers inside and out—including the South Platte, Blue, Yampa, Williams Fork, Taylor, Frying Pan, and Gunnison Gorge. Pat breaks down the technical side of tailwater fishing, answering big questions like: Why are deep pools so tricky? What separates a good angler from a great one? What

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01:28:45

Blue-lining Idaho’s Backcountry with Chris Hunt

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2025/03/13

Our destination is the Idaho backcountry with Chris Hunt—award-winning author, seasoned fly angler, and expert blueliner from Hatch Adventure Travel. Chris literally wrote the book on finding hidden trout water: Fly Fishing Idaho's Secret Water. Today, he breaks down his process for discovering overlooked streams and shares some of Idaho’s fishiest backcountry areas. You’ll get tips on fooling spooky fish, finding big trout, and wild stories—mountain lions, Alaska’s Dalton Highway, Patagonian

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01:12:54

Hard-fighting Hybrids on Henry’s Lake with Damon Keen

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2025/02/27

Our destination is the world-famous Henry’s Lake in eastern Idaho, known for hard-fighting hybrids (Cutbows) the size of your leg, unpredictable windstorms, and breathtaking scenery. With retired Idaho Fish & Game biologist and guide Damon Keen, with Eagle Ridge Ranch, Island Park, ID Damon grew up in Idaho, eventually landing the coveted role of state biologist for Henry’s Lake with Fish and Game. Today, we dive deep into the big questions like: Are there a million trout in Henry’s Lake? How do

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01:23:56

Aggressive Trout on the Upper Rio Grande with Rick...

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2025/02/13

Our destination is Colorado and the Upper Rio Grande River with fly shop owner, Rick McGuire and guide, Presley Garcia, Wolf Creek Anglers, South Fork, CO. Fly Fisherman Mag called the upper Rio Grande a hidden gem with gorgeous scenery, aggressive trout, and amazing hatches that’ll keep you on your toes. Rick is a retired football coach turned fly shop owner and guide with a passion for helping people. Presley is a teacher, coach, and expert angler with excellent knowledge of the river

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