So Fly Fishing Podcast

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EP 224 Fly Fishing in Upstate New York for Trout

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2026/10/01

We head back to upstate New York to chase trout on the rivers Mitch and Aldo grew up fishing. Our friend David from Very Good Fly Fishing joins us for the trip, and on the show, to recap our time on the water and chat about revisiting familiar spots with very good company.We also take some time to catch up. It’s been a while since we’ve had a good crew hang on the show, so we settle in for some fishing stories, reminiscing, and a little of everything else. HOW TO HELP SO FLY: Please go leave us a

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99:16

EP 223 Phil Rowley and Stillwater Fishing Techniques

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2026/09/15

Stillwater legend Phil Rowley joins us to talk about what decades of chasing trout on lakes have taught him, and what he’s still trying to figure out. We get into how Phil reads unfamiliar water, the clues he trusts most, why anglers sometimes overcomplicate things, and how to know when to change your fly, depth, retrieve, or location.Then, Mitch puts Phil’s knowledge to the test with a very specific mission: help him catch a rainbow trout on an unfamiliar Ontario lake. From trout behaviour and

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97:29

EP 222 Nathan Wilbur of the Atlantic Salmon Federation

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2026/09/01

On this episode of So Fly, we’re joined by Nathan Wilbur, President of the Atlantic Salmon Federation (ASF), to talk about one of the most iconic fish on the planet: the wild Atlantic salmon.Based in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Nathan has spent more than a decade with the ASF working to conserve and restore wild Atlantic salmon across eastern Canada. His work has ranged from developing conservation programs and building coalitions and Indigenous partnerships to advocating for stronger salmon

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89:30

EP 221 Dr. Steven J Cooke of Carleton University,...

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2026/08/15

We sit with Dr. Steven J. Cooke, a professor at Carleton University in Ottawa and one of Canada’s leading researchers in fish ecology, conservation, and recreational fisheries. We chat about what happens to fish when we catch them, and get into just how effective the practices of catch and release actually are.Dr. Cooke has spent his career studying some of the biggest questions facing fish and freshwater ecosystems, from fish migration and habitat restoration to stress physiology and more. Dr

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88:31

EP 220 Joe Conrad, Reel Designer for Sage

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2026/08/01

Joe Conrad is a mechanical engineer whose passion for fly fishing has led him to a career designing some of the gear anglers rely on every day. Based out of Sage's research and development facility on Bainbridge Island, Washington, Joe specializes in fly reel design and plays a key role in bringing new products from concept to reality. Most recently, he worked on Sage's new Shift series, helping develop equipment built to perform across a wide range of fishing situations.When he's not in the shop

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87:08

EP 219 Captain Jacob Meier, Adventure with a Fly Rod

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2026/07/15

We're joined by Captain Jacob Meier, a guide whose fly fishing career has taken him from the flats of Florida to the rivers of Alaska, the marshes of Louisiana, the jungles of South America, and the fisheries of Baja and beyond.Jacob grew up fishing Tampa Bay and neighborhood ponds before serving six years in the U.S. Army. After his military service, he turned his passion into a profession and has since guided across some of the most diverse fisheries in North America and the Caribbean. Along the

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82:59

EP 218 The Lodge at Ten Mile Lake in Northern Ontario

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2026/07/01

We recorded this episode straight from the shores of The Lodge at Ten Mile Lake, just north of Elliot Lake in Northern Ontario. After spending a week chasing lake trout, exploring the back lakes by boats and canoes, and experiencing everything the lodge has to offer - from the comfortable cabins to the beautiful waterfront - we sat down with owners Tyler and Krista for an on-location conversation. We talk about what inspired them to take over the lodge, what life is really like running a remote

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81:07

EP 217 Guide Sam Breault of Gaspé Coastal and ChileTrout

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2026/06/15

In this episode of the So Fly Fishing Podcast, we sit down with fly fishing guide Sam Breault of Gaspé Coastal in Quebec's Gaspé Peninsula. Sam guides for Atlantic salmon, striped bass, and sea-run brook trout in Eastern Canada, while also spending part of the year guiding in Chilean Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego for sea-run brown trout.Growing up in Northern British Columbia and Alberta, Sam taught herself to fly fish through determination, mentorship, and countless hours of learning solo. Her

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90:18

EP 216 Fly Design with Brita Fordice of RIO

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2026/06/01

We sit down with Brita Fordice, a full-time product developer at RIO Products who designs and tests flies for a wide range of freshwater and saltwater species.Raised on Washington's Stillaguamish River, Brita started fly fishing at eight years old and taught herself to tie flies at ten. She later guided throughout Puget Sound and Hood Canal before helping build RIO's fly program from the ground up. We talk about her journey into fly fishing, fly design, working in the industry, and the lessons

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80:27

EP 215 Jim McLennan and Jonathon Wescott of The Trout...

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2026/05/15

We sit down with Jim McLennan and Jonathon Wescott from The Trout Trust to talk about the future of Alberta’s trout fisheries. From fish entrainment and river conservation to advocacy and uniting anglers across the province, this conversation dives into the challenges facing cold-water ecosystems and what anglers can do to help protect them for generations to come.LEARN MORE: https://www.thetrouttrust.com/ HOW TO HELP SO FLY: Please go leave us a review on APPLE PODCASTS. It really helps our show

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93:55

EP 214 Jani Himanko of Finland, Fly Fishing Huge...

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2026/05/01

Jani Himanko joins us from Jyväskylä, Finland - he brings more than two decades of experience in fishing tourism and the tackle industry. He’s the co-owner of Kellankoski Lodge and has been a professional fishing guide since 2001, most at home wading rapids in search of trout and grayling.We chat to Jani about the fly fishing opportunities in Finland, and the incredible brown trout fishing at Kellankoski. Thanks so much for coming on the show, Jani! Check out Kellankoski Lodge! HOW TO HELP SO

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127:26

EP 213 Scale of Change and PALM Film Festival:...

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2026/04/15

In this episode, we explore the stories behind The Scale of Change Film Tour and the PALM Film Festival - two traveling showcases dedicated to celebrating wild places and protecting the fish and rivers that depend on them.We’re joined by filmmakers and advocates including Fred Campbell of Hooké, Ted Logart of Wild Fish, Wild Places, Olivier and Dylan of Group North Shore, and Kate and Scott Sherin. All these wonderful humans share insights into their films, creative process, and stories from along

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87:31

EP 212 Emilie Björkman of Wild Fish, Wild Places

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2026/04/01

We sit down with Swedish angler, conservationist, and filmmaker Emilie Björkman to dive deep into her latest cinematic masterpiece: Wild Fish, Wild Places.Emilie takes us behind the scenes of this series, sharing the highs and lows of filming in some of the world’s most iconic and fragile fisheries. We also give a massive shout-out to her filmmaking partner, Ted Logardt, the visionary behind the lens who helps bring these poetic, rugged stories to life. Together, Emilie and Ted have created a

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110:48

EP 211 Gaspé Fishing Trip with Junior and David

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2026/03/15

We head east to the legendary Gaspé coast for an unforgettable adventure chasing striped bass and Atlantic salmon. It was our first time exploring the region, except for Aldo who had been before - and the experience lived up to every bit of the hype.We were joined by our good friends Junior and David, and together we fished the rivers and coastal waters of the Gaspé while taking in the rugged beauty that makes this place so special. Along the way, we also filmed a short documentary called This Is

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93:22

EP 210 Norman Maktima, Competitive Angling, Desert...

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2026/03/01

We sit with Indigenous Pueblo angler Norman Maktima. Norman grew up in Pecos, just outside Santa Fe, fishing the Pecos River with his father, a place that shaped both his angling and his identity as a descendant of the Pueblos of San Felipe, Laguna, and Hopi. He’s been immersed in fly fishing since childhood, splitting time between the water and the vise, and by 1997 he was already guiding for High Desert Angler and earning a spot on Team USA’s Youth Fly Fishing Team. Since then, he’s built an elite

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112:56

EP 209 Chasing Roosterfish with Jeffery Feczko

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2026/02/15

We sit with Jeffery Feczko, owner and guide of To The Gills in Baja California Sur, Mexico. From fly tying at a young age to guiding fisheries across the globe, Jeffery has built a life shaped by travel, salt, and fish. His twenties took him from Alaska, earning his 100-ton USCG Master Captain’s license, to destinations like the Seychelles, where guiding iconic atolls eventually led to burnout and a realization that living in waders year-round wasn’t the life he wanted. Drawn back to warm water and

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89:45

EP 208 Murray Cod with Andrew Colston

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2026/02/01

We sit with guide and angler Andrew Colston from Australia to chat all about an incredible, beastly, elusive fish, the MURRAY COD! This fish has fascinated us for years, but the truth is - we know NOTHING about it. So we brought Andrew on, a wicked angler who has been chasing these fish for years, to give us the low down. This episode is an intro to this incredible fish. We've only scratched the surface. Thanks for coming on, Andrew!Follow Andrew on Instagram. Book him for a day of fishing for

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91:14

EP 207 RA Beattie Makes a Fishing Film with David Chang

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2026/01/15

We sit with RA Beattie, long time award-winning fly fishing film maker and heckin' accomplished angler. We speak to RA about all aspects of his interesting life - fishing, filming, and fishing filming. We dive into where he grew up and learned to toss bugs. We chat about how he got into guiding in Slovenia. We discuss what goes into making a fly fishing film, and how he found himself doing it, for DECADES! Thanks for coming on the show, RA. Watch RA's work here! Or follow along with Off the Grid on

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94:17

EP 206 The Annual Holiday Bash of Fun and Wonder for...

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2026/01/01

Thanks to everyone who supported the show in 2025 we LITERALLY LOVE YOU! Watch the full live show recorded Dec 27, 2025 on YouTube! Just search So Fly Fishing!

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EP 205 Magdalena Bay: Fly Fishing for Striped Marlin...

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2025/12/15

ALDO took the freakin' trip of a lifetime down to Mag Bay Lodge with Taco Fly Co. - Mario! It was an epic adventure full of crazy tales, and BIG, FLIPPIN', FISH! He caught one of the ocean's most incredible fish - Striped marlin on the fly. Interested in how you too could take a trip like this? Or perhaps you want to know what it might be like to venture off on such an excursion? Well tune the heck in and get all the deets from Aldo's hop over the back fence.Shout out to MAG BAY LODGE Shout out to

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