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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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All Episodes

01:01:24

Mindset on the Little Juniata with Josh Miller, Part 1

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2023/11/02

Our destination is the Little Juniata River in Central Pennsylvania with competition angler and Team USA youth fly fishing coach, Josh Miller, Trout Yeah guide service. The Little J is a gorgeous trout stream known for deep emerald green pools, limestone cliffs, scenic stone railroad arches, and tremendous Brown Trout fishing. Hailing from Pittsburgh, Josh's journey in fly fishing began as a teenager, propelling him to compete in regional and national events, where he eventually secured a spot on

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01:09:10

A Million Miles Away on the Deerfield River with...

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2023/10/19

Our destination is the Deerfield River in western Massachusetts with Brian Comfort, owner of Deerfield Fly shop. The Deerfield ranks among the best tailwaters in the Northeast. With diverse hatches and water types, anglers can find great dry fly fishing and escape the crowds on this remote and scenic river. Brian shares what makes the Deerfield River so special, how to navigate the multiple dams and tailwaters that make up this system, major hatches, and how to target those big browns lurking in

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01:00:29

The Blackfoot River Runs Through It Part 2 with John...

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2023/10/05

Our destination is part 2 of our conversation with John Maclean on the Blackfoot River. In case you missed part 1, John is the son of Norman Maclean, the author of the book that changed everything, "A River Runs Through It." If you love the book and movie, this episode is for you. We unravel the enigma of his brother Paul, probing into the mysteries surrounding his life and tragic end. What Norman Maclean was like as a father, and why he wrote the book. Who was the real-life counterpart of Neil,

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56:08

The Blackfoot River Runs Through It Part 1 with John...

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2023/09/21

Our destination is the pristine waters of the Blackfoot River in Montana, Part 1, with special guest, the acclaimed author and journalist, John Maclean, son of Norman Maclean, the literary genius behind the book, "A River Runs Through It." The Blackfoot River is a place of rugged beauty and renowned trout fishing. It's a slice of paradise that has captivated the hearts of Montanans for generations, even before Hollywood took notice. But is its popularity a blessing or a curse? From his summers

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01:14:29

Savvy trout on the Provo River with Walter Foster

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2023/09/07

Our Destination is the world-renowned Provo River in Utah with expert fly angler, guide and artist, Walter Foster, Park City Trout Tales, and Fine Fin Art. Only 20 minutes from Park City, the Provo is one of Utah’s top trout destinations known for big browns and rainbows that’ll rip line like there’s no tomorrow. Walter has been guiding clients on Utah’s most famous lakes and streams for 27 years. He is also an accomplished artist, replicating his client’s catch of a lifetime on canvas.

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01:30:15

Good Vibes on the San Juan River with Rob Coddington

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2023/08/24

Our destination is the legendary San Juan River in Northern New Mexico with expert guide and fly angler, Rob Coddington, Duranglers Fly Shop, Durango Colorado. The San Juan River is considered one of THE top tailwaters in America due to the sheer numbers and size of trout. Rob played college baseball and spent his summers trout fishing in Jackson hole. He and his wife moved to Durango 24 years ago where he teaches history, coaches baseball, and guides full time in the summers. Today Rob shares

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01:28:02

Chosen by Muskies on the St Croix River with Brian Maze

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2023/08/10

Our Destination is the St Croix River with Brian Maze, Amaazen Outdoors, Prescott, Wisconsin. Come along with us as Brian chases Muskies on the fly. The St Croix is one of the original 8 rivers protected by the Wild and Scenic River act. With little or no development, the upper section offers a wild, remote, and unpressured experience for anglers. Brian covers the St Croix from end to end and takes us into the mind of the musky, plus bird dogs and grouse hunting, top fly patterns and leader

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01:22:18

Cracking the Code in the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area...

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2023/07/27

Our destination is the Indian Peaks Wilderness area in Central Colorado with Erin Crider, Founder of Uncharted Outdoorswomen, Blackhawk, Colorado. About an hour from Denver, Indian Peaks is a roadless wilderness crisscrossed by over 100 miles of trails on or near the Continental Divide with dozens of alpine lakes and streams for the adventuresome angler. As a former private wealth advisor out of NYC, Erin has made it her life’s mission to break down barriers in the outdoors for women. Her

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01:15:24

Cutthroat Adventure on the Middle Fork Salmon River...

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2023/07/13

Our destination is the Middle Fork of the Salmon River with veteran fly fishing and adventure guide Guy Robins, Silver Creek Outfitters, Ketchum, Idaho. Considered one of the most rugged and isolated adventure trips in the lower 48, the Middle Fork is famous for a 6-day, 100-mile float through the massive Frank Church Wilderness area. Here you will find some of the most stunning scenery in the West; beautiful canyons, emerald-green pools, great whitewater, and hungry native Westslope Cutthroat

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01:24:17

Sight Casting the Rugged and Remote Devils River in...

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2023/06/29

Our Destination is the rugged and remote Devils River in Southwest Texas with Kevin Stubbs, Expedition Outfitters, New Braunfels, Texas. The Devils River is known for gin clear, spring-fed water that offers unmatched sight fishing for Smallmouth and Largemouth bass. A Texas native, Kevin has been guiding this area for 20 years. As a young man, he moved to Colorado to train bird dogs and fly fish, then Seattle to work for a NASCAR team that went bankrupt crashing too many cars. Kevin was destined

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01:16:43

Black Hills Stealth with Hans Stephenson

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2023/06/15

Our destination is Rapid Creek in the Black Hills with Hans Stephenson, owner of Dakota Angler & Outfitter, Rapid City, South Dakota. Steeped in history, the Black Hills are a small stream fly fishing mecca with great public access, wild trout, and a variety of water types including freestones, spring creeks, tailwaters, and mountain meadows. Hans gives us a rundown of Rapid Creek, top fly patterns, tips on adjusting for high gradient streams, and what motorcycles, fly fishing, and snoop dog

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01:09:44

Slinging Meat on the Clarion River with Don Cameroni

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2023/06/01

Our destination is fly fishing the wild and scenic Clarion River with trophy brown Trout hunter, Don Cameroni, Brown Trout Addiction Guide Service, Ridgeway, PA. The Clarion River might just be the most underrated fly-fishing destination in the state. Years ago, the Clarion was a mess, but starting in the 1980s, a massive clean-up effort began and today the water below Johnsonburg may be some of the best trophy brown trout water in the State. Don grew up just 60 yards from the Bighorn River

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01:17:58

Bonefish, Permit and the Cuban Experience with Matt...

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2023/05/18

Our destination is Cayo Cruz on the north shore of Cuba with Matt Sprecher, Alaska Steelhead Co. Cuba is quickly gaining a reputation as THE place for fly-fishing for world-class Permit and Bonefish reminiscent of the Florida Keys 60-70 years ago. Large schools of unpressured trophy fish and enormous flats mean fly fishing so good it borders on chaos. About our guest, after dropping out of college, Matt moved to Colorado and became a house painter. Along the way, he picked up a fly rod

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Bugs Hatching in the Cupholders on the White River...

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2023/05/04

Our destination is fly-fishing the mighty White River in Northern, Arkansas with Chad Johnson, owner of CJ’s White River Outfitter. The White River below Bull Shoals Dam offers over 55 miles of quality trout water and is world-famous for Brown trout the size of your leg, including 38 lb. brown trout caught just a few years ago. Chad grew up in Mississippi catfishing on the Perl River until he was invited on a weekend fly-fishing trip to Arkansas. Even after catching only 4 trout, he became

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01:18:02

Never Say Never on the Kern River with Guy Jeans

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2023/04/20

Our destination is fly fishing the wild and scenic Kern River with Guy Jeans, owner of Kern River Fly Shop, Kernville, California. Emerging from the shadow of Mt Whitney in Sequoia National Forrest, the Kern flows 165 miles through some of the most beautiful country in California and is home to 3 native species including the world-famous Golden Trout. Guy grew up as a surfer kid in Ventura, playing music, washing windows, and guiding part-time on the Kern while sleeping in his truck. After

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01:27:31

Off the Grid in the Maine North Woods with Nate Tower

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2023/04/06

Our destination is the Maine North Woods with Nate Tower, owner of Heritage Waters Guide Service. If you’re looking for an off-the-grid, unpressured fly-fishing experience, then the Maine North Woods is it. Encompassing over 3.5 million acres, these unspoiled waters are home to healthy, intact populations of wild and hungry native Brook trout and salmon. After a life-changing trip to Montana as a teenager and a basketball coach who taught him to cast, Nate knew he was destined to make fly

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01:23:38

Living the Dream in Twin Bridges, Montana with Jerry...

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2023/03/23

Our destination is Twin Bridges, Montana otherwise known as trout mecca, with author, expert fly angler, and bamboo rod builder, Jerry Kustich, founder of Sweetgrass Rods. Some of the most fabled trout streams in the world converge on Twin Bridges—the Ruby, the Big Hole, the Beaverhead, and the Jefferson. Jerry has fly-fished these rivers for 30 years while building over 15,000 fly rods for Winston, then Sweetgrass Rods. He has written books and articles including the classic Fly Fishing for

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01:10:54

Serenity on the Wild & Scenic Manistee River with...

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2023/03/09

Our destination is northern Michigan and the wild and Scenic Manistee River with Brian “Koz” Kozminski, owner of True North Trout. Nestled in the Huron-Manistee National Forest, the Manistee flows over 200 miles where anglers can tangle with big Browns, epic hatches, and superb Salmon and Steelhead runs. Koz has been fly fishing these rivers for over 30 years, but at one time, was tending bar and living on the streets until fly fishing saved him. Now he runs his guiding business from Boyne City

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01:24:08

Bears, Rainbows, and fly fishing the Alaskan...

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2023/02/23

Our destination is Intricate Bay Lodge on Lake Iliamna, Alaska with backcountry fly fishing guide and professional photographer, Abe Blair, Manager of “The Outpost”. Lake Iliamna is the 8th largest lake in North America and boasts the largest sockeye salmon run in the world, not to mention a dozen of the finest rainbow rivers in Alaska and plenty of bears. Abe grew up in Oregon where he discovered fly fishing and had a life-changing injury at age 18 when he shattered his skull in a go-cart

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01:19:02

Fly Fishing the Grand and Rugged Wind River Range...

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2023/02/09

Our destination is the grand and rugged Wind River Range in central Wyoming, with backcountry guide, George Hunker, Sweetwater Fishing Expeditions, Lander, Wyoming. The Winds stretch 100 miles north to south, encompassing 3 wilderness areas, and are absolutely loaded with remote alpine lakes – over 2,000 – and the largest Golden Trout in the West. As an Orvis-endorsed guide, George and his son run remote alpine trips to beautiful and uncrowded places. With 50 years of experience in these

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