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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

01:18:50

Making Memories on the Western Native Trout Challenge...

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2023/01/26

Today our destination is the 12 States in the Western Native Trout Challenge with trout challenge completers, Ben and Oliver Sheridan, Phoenix, Arizona. Previously a guide on the Upper Delaware, Ben decided to tackle the Trout Challenge to spend time with his teenage son, Oliver. After 3 years and thousands of miles, Ben has completed all 3 levels of the trout challenge, netting an impressive 18 species of trout in 12 different states. His son Oliver is the first to complete stages 1 and 2 of the

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01:17:08

Big Trout with Big T on the Soque River

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2023/01/12

Our destination is the Soque River in northern Georgia with Stephen Tomasovich, better known as Big T, owner of Soque River Outfitters, Clarkesville GA. Just an hour or two north of Atlanta, the Soque is loaded with big Rainbows, is easy to wade, and offers excellent year-round angling. A competition angler, Big T shares how to size up a stream, make the right adjustments, the tricks big trout play, top confidence flies, and an overview of the top streams and tailwaters in the area including

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01:18:55

A Lake a Day in British Columbia with Phil Rowley

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2022/12/29

Our destination is the Kamloops and Cariboo regions of British Columbia with world-renown Stillwater expert and award-winning author, Phil Rowley. With over 20,000 lakes, British Columbia is a veritable wonderland for the Stillwater angler. Phil has been fly fishing these lakes for 40 years and has appeared on numerous TV shows, written books, and articles such as The Orvis Guide to Stillwater Trout Fishing. He gives us a great overview of stillwater fishing including trout behavior, lake

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01:03:42

Stealth and Stories from the Davidson River with...

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2022/12/15

Our destination is Western North Carolina and the world-famous Davidson River with competition angler, author, and fly designer, Kevin Howell, owner of Davidson River Outfitters. Nestled in the Pisgah National Forest, the Davidson is known for great public access, beautiful scenery, and large, weary trout requiring light tippets and an ultra-stealthy approach. Kevin has been guiding these waters for 40 years, has been featured on Trout Unlimited Television and Fly Fishing America, won fly fishing

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01:06:01

Questioning Sanity for Permit in Belize with Wil Flack

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2022/12/01

Our destination is beautiful Belize for the ultimate challenge on a fly rod – Permit! With celebrated guide, Wil Flack, owner of the Belize Permit Club. Belize is a top destination for Permit with over 250 square miles of flats and the world’s second-largest barrier reef. A British Columbia native, Wil’s has fished all over the world and has been living and guiding in Belize for the past 15 years. He gives us a great rundown on Belize from top to bottom and explains why it’s a special kind of

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01:20:41

Hard Fighting Trout on the North Fork of the Shoshone...

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2022/11/18

Our Destination is the legendary North Fork of the Shoshone River with expert fly angler, guide and outfitter, Tim Wade, owner of North Fork Anglers in historic, Cody, Wyoming. Rated as a Top 10 river to fly fish in the northern Rockies, this freestone steam flows through some of the prettiest scenery in the West. Known for prolific hatches, tough wading, and large hard fighting trout averaging 16-18”, you better keep your head on a swivel because this is also Grizzly country. Tim is an Umpqua

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01:14:42

Alpine lakes, llamas, and the Lost River Basin in...

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2022/11/03

Our destination is the alpine lakes of Central Idaho, and our guest is John Heckel, Regional Fisheries Biologist for Idaho Fish and Game. Idaho boasts the largest intact wilderness area in the lower 48. And the Lost River drainage is home to dozens and dozens of remote and rugged alpine lakes chock full of hungry trout. John is an avid outdoorsman who loves chasing trout, upland birds, and big game. He’s fished nearly every lake in this area and gives us a mini-course on locating the best lakes,

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01:19:12

Stealth on Seneca Creek with David Thorne

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2022/10/20

Our destination is spectacular Seneca Creek in West Virginia with guest, David Thorne, head Coldwater Fisheries Biologist and stream Habitat Coordinator for the State. You may not think of West Virginia as a trout fishing mecca, but this state is loaded – over 5,000 miles of trout streams – and Seneca Creek may just be the crown jewel. Listed on the Trout Unlimited 100 Best Trout Streams, Seneca Creek offers a remote and intimate experience of mostly wild trout, magnificent hatches, beautiful

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55:04

Growing Up Montana -- the Gallatin River, Part 2 with...

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2022/10/06

Our destination is Part 2 of the Gallatin River with competition angler and guide, Brian Kimmel, Bozeman, Montana. Ever wonder what it was like to grow up in Montana before interstates and the fly-fishing boom? Brian spent his childhood in Billings living the sportsman’s life with his brother and his dad fishing the great rivers of SW Montana. In this episode, you’ll hear stories of bears, the first felt-soled waders, Yvonne Chouinard, and parenting, Montana-style. Also, which Gallatin

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55:03

A River for Everyone – the Gallatin, Part I with...

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2022/09/22

Our destination is the Gallatin River with competition angler and guide, Brian Kimmel, Bozeman, Montana. Starting in Yellowstone Park, the Gallatin flows 100 miles through some of the most gorgeous alpine meadows, canyons, valleys, and farmland on the planet. Here you’ll find high trout populations, incredible hatches, and great public access. Brian has been guiding this river for 25 years and coaches the USA Youth Fly Fishing Team. In this episode, Brian gives a great overview of the

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01:08:25

River Therapy on the Deschutes River Elke and Alysia...

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2022/09/08

Our destination is the famed Deschutes River in central Oregon with Elke and Alysia Littleleaf, Littleleaf Guide Service. Considered one of the premier fisheries in the Pacific Northwest, the Deschutes is the largest spring-fed river in America, famed for incredible insect hatches, dense trout populations, and fast growth rates. Elke and Alysia are from the Warm Springs Wasco reservation and may be the only native American fly fishing guide couple in America. They give us an inside look at the

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01:22:41

Talking Technical on the Yakima River with Joe Rotter

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2022/08/25

Our destination is the Yakima River in central Washington with fly fishing guide, outfitter, and instructor Joe Rotter, Reds Fly Shop, Ellensburg, WA. The Yakima has it all--big western hatches, wild fish that fight like steelhead, beautiful scenery, and cold water all summer long. It’s a technical fishery that requires casts to teacup-sized targets. Joe gives a master class on technical fly fishing. Stick around to the very end for a great story about an unwanted cliff diver who dropped in on

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01:30:19

Fly Fishing Shangri-la: The McCloud River with Greg...

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2022/08/11

Our destination is Northern California and the beautiful and lush McCloud River, home of the most widely distributed trout in the world, the McCloud Rainbow, and the birthplace of tight line nymphing. With expert guide and fly angler, Greg Kennedy, Fish Kennedy Brothers. Designated a wild and scenic river, the McCloud is a remote and magical place. Greg covers top hatches, flies and techniques, public access including the Nature Conservancy property, plus stories of Golden Dorado in Bolivia,

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01:14:47

Man vs Fish: stories from Northern New Mexico and...

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2022/07/28

Today our destination is the Rio Chama in Northern New Mexico with author, guide, and fly shop owner, Taylor Streit, Taos Fly Shop. Wild and remote, the Chama is a great summer hike-in fishery with freestone and tailwater sections where anglers can get away from the crowds. Taylor gives a stem-to-stern rundown of the Chama and regales us with tales of commune living in the 1960s, eating jackrabbits, the last grizzly bear, tame elk, getting lost, catching “old Walter” the 26” Brown Trout, Taos

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01:09:34

Dry Flies and Streamers on the Upper Delaware River...

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2022/07/14

Today our destination is the world-famous Upper Delaware River and our guest is expert fly angler and guide, Bruce Miller, with the Delaware River Club. Just a few hours from New York City, the Upper Delaware is considered one of the best technical dry fly fisheries in the country. Bruce began fishing the Delaware in the 1970’s and bought his first drift boat 1985. He is now a self-described dry fly and streamer purist and has been guiding clients since 2007 after a career at IBM as a

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01:26:44

The Madison River with Dave Kumlien

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2022/06/30

Our destination is the famed Madison River in Southwest Montana with veteran outfitter, Dave Kumlien, founder of Montana Troutfitters. Southwest Montana is chock full of world-class water and the Madison River just may be the crown jewel. Designated a Blue-Ribbon trout stream, the Madison has it all--large trout and high fish counts, prolific hatches and incredible scenery, and of course the famous 50-mile riffle! Dave gives us the low down on the Madison from top to bottom and provides a

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01:18:54

A Good Drift on Idaho’s Silver Creek with Matt Miller...

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2022/06/16

Our destination is Silver Creek in central Idaho with expert fly angler and author, Matt Miller, and biologist, Erika Phillips, with The Nature Conservancy. The Nature Conservancy operates an 881-acre open-to-the-public preserve on Silver Creek, one of the West’s most iconic spring creeks. It’s a magical place with crystal clear water, cloud-like hatches, and beautiful scenery, and yet many anglers depart humbled. Matt and Erika share why this may be, along with stories of botched casts, spooky

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01:18:03

New Zealand’s South Island: the land of the giants,...

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2022/06/02

Our destination is the South Island of New Zealand where gin-clear water, pristine scenery, and giant trout are reality. Mike leads 4x4, hiking, and helicopter trips deep into the backcountry and gives a full rundown on the fly-fishing opportunities on the South Island, including the famous mouse hatch, their unique stream etiquette rules, and a master class on how to land giant trout on thin tippets. Could this be the finest sight fishing on the planet? You be the judge! With host, Steve

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01:33:42

Horses, mules, and fly-fishing Yellowstone National...

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2022/05/19

Our destination is the backcountry of Yellowstone National Park with outfitter and expert fly angler, Shane McClaflin, Sunrise Pack Station. Shane has been guiding anglers into the backcountry for 30 years and shares stories of John Colter and Blackfeet Indians, mules and grizzly bears, and wolves eating fly rod cases, plus top backcountry fishing spots, must-have fly patterns, and an update on the Thorofare, the most remote region in the lower 48. So, saddle up the packhorses and the mules as we

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01:17:25

Hardscrabble Smallmouth in the Ozarks with Ryan Walker

The Destination Angler Podcast ·

2022/05/05

And today our destination is the Missouri Ozarks, and our guest is expert fly angler, guide, speaker, and passionate conversationist, Ryan Walker with Ozarks Smallmouth Fly Company. The Ozarks cover a vast area of southern Missouri and northern Arkansas and are known for an abundance of springs, wild rivers, waterfalls, lakes, caverns, and … Smallmouth! Ryan gives us the rundown on top streams including his home waters – the James River, techniques by the season, fly patterns Smallmouth love, and

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