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The Destination Angler Podcast

The Destination Angler Podcast

THE podcast for anglers who travel. We go to the source, the local guides & experts, to build your knowledge of top fly fishing locations in North America.

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Recent Episodes

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Hang Time: Mako Sharks on the Fly with Conway Bowman
182
Oct. 22, 2026

Hang Time: Mako Sharks on the Fly with Conway Bowman

Episode 182 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – October 22, 2026. Our destination is the pacific waters off the coast of San Diego sight casting for mako sharks. Joining me is veteran captain, author, and TV host, Conway Bowman, who has spent the last 30 years pioneering and refining this extraordinary style of fly fishing.
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Top of the South with Manny Shchukin
181
Oct. 8, 2026

Top of the South with Manny Shchukin

Episode 181 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – October 8, 2026. Our destination is the South Island of New Zealand, with backcountry guide and New Zealand expert, Manny Shchukin, Nelson, New Zealand.
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Into the Amazon for Giant Peacock Bass with Rodrigo Salles
180
Sept. 24, 2026

Into the Amazon for Giant Peacock Bass with Rodrigo Salles

Episode 180 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – September 24, 2026. Our destination is the last great wilderness in the world--the Amazon jungle in Brazil and the Rio Marié, THE top destination for trophy peacock bass. Joining me today is Rodrigo Salles, co-owner of Untamed Angling.
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Pioneering Patagonia with Jorge Trucco
179
Sept. 10, 2026

Pioneering Patagonia with Jorge Trucco

Episode 179 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – September 10, 2026. Our destination is pristine trout waters of Northern Patagonia in Argentina and joining me is fly fishing pioneer, lodge owner, and conservationist, Jorge Trucco.
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Hog Heaven on the Taylor River with John Evon
178
Aug. 27, 2026

Hog Heaven on the Taylor River with John Evon

Episode 178 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – Aug 27, 2026. Our destination is Colorado’s Gunnison Valley and the Taylor River with John Evon, Taylor River Anglers in Almont, Colorado.
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Fly rods, surfboards, and running wild with Riverhorse Nakadate
177
Aug. 13, 2026

Fly rods, surfboards, and running wild with Riverhorse Nakadate

Episode 177 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – Aug 13, 2026. Our destination is the salt marshes of the Texas Coast for Redfish with renown author, fly fishing die-hard, and adventurer, Riverhorse Nakadate.
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Recent Blog Posts

When the Hunter Becomes the Hunted: Fly Fishing for Mako Sharks
Oct. 22, 2026

When the Hunter Becomes the Hunted: Fly Fishing for Mako Sharks

Mako shark fly fishing off San Diego, California, might just be the wildest adventure you can have with a fly rod. Imagine sight-casting to a 500-pound predator, watching it explode 20 feet into the air, and then seeing 600 yards of backing disappea…
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Going Ninja: Hunting Giant Trout on the South Island of New Zealand
Oct. 12, 2026

Going Ninja: Hunting Giant Trout on the South Island of New Zealand

New Zealand fly fishing is legendary for its giant wild brown trout, gin-clear rivers, and spectacular backcountry scenery. But catching these fish is another story altogether. On the South Island, near Nelson, guide Manny Shchukin of Southern Latit…
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Where No Fly Has Gone Before: Peacock Bass in the Brazilian Amazon
Sept. 24, 2026

Where No Fly Has Gone Before: Peacock Bass in the Brazilian Amazon

Amazon peacock bass fly fishing on Brazil’s Rio Marié takes anglers into one of the wildest  and most remote fisheries left on earth, where trophy peacock bass exceeding 20 pounds prowl blackwater lagoons deep inside the Amazon jungle. In this episo…
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Reviews

Planted the Seed for Amazing Trip to BC

"As an avid dry fly angler, one of Steve’s excellent episodes motivated me to plan a trip to fish the East Kootenay Region of BC. The trip lived up to my lofty expectations. Steve’s episodes are alway…"

Weston | Aug. 11, 2026

Wonderful podcast

"I've loved listening to the destination podcast over the years, and I'm a better angler because of it! "Foam is home", "Fish your rig" and "Follow the food" are all quotes I learned on the podcast. W…"

Jack | Dec. 8, 2025

Best Realistic podcast

"I really enjoy the podcast. I love that it covers mostly locations in the United States that are more realistic locations for most anglers. Steve covers the destination from the standpoint of the ave…"

Matt Ratcliff | May 10, 2023

The best

"Steve, like you, I read his book and his dad’s and watched “The Movie” several times. Your two part interview was spectacular. You even got the rest of the story about the opening from the research…"

Jim Aylsworth | Oct. 10, 2023
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