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Bears, Rainbows, and fly fishing the Alaskan backcountry with Abe Blair
Feb. 23, 2023

Bears, Rainbows, and fly fishing the Alaskan backcountry with Abe Bla…

Episode 85, The Destination Angler Podcast – Feb 23, 2023Our 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 larg…

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Fly Fishing the Grand and Rugged Wind River Range with George Hunker
Feb. 9, 2023

Fly Fishing the Grand and Rugged Wind River Range with George Hunker

Episode 84, The Destination Angler Podcast – Feb 9, 2023Our destination is the grand and rugged Wind River Range in central Wyoming, with backcountry guide, George Hunker, Sweetwater Fishing Expeditions, Lander, Wyoming.

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Making Memories on the Western Native Trout Challenge with Ben and Oliver Sheridan
Jan. 26, 2023

Making Memories on the Western Native Trout Challenge with Ben and Ol…

The Destination Angler Podcast – Jan 26, 2023Today our destination is the 12 States in the Western Native Trout Challenge with trout challenge completers, Ben and Oliver Sheridan, Phoenix, Arizona.

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Big Trout with Big T on the Soque River
Jan. 12, 2023

Big Trout with Big T on the Soque River

The Destination Angler Podcast – Jan 12, 2023

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A Lake a Day in British Columbia with Phil Rowley
Dec. 29, 2022

A Lake a Day in British Columbia with Phil Rowley

The Destination Angler Podcast – Dec 29, 2022Our destination is the Kamloops and Cariboo regions of British Columbia with world-renown Stillwater expert and award-winning author, Phil Rowley.

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Stealth and Stories from the Davidson River with Kevin Howell
Dec. 15, 2022

Stealth and Stories from the Davidson River with Kevin Howell

The Destination Angler Podcast – Dec 15, 2022Our 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.

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Hard Fighting Trout on the North Fork of the Shoshone River with Tim Wade
Nov. 18, 2022

Hard Fighting Trout on the North Fork of the Shoshone River with Tim …

The Destination Angler Podcast – November 18, 2022Our 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.

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Alpine lakes, llamas, and the Lost River Basin in Central Idaho with John Heckel
Nov. 3, 2022

Alpine lakes, llamas, and the Lost River Basin in Central Idaho with …

The Destination Angler Podcast – November 3, 2022Our destination is the alpine lakes of Central Idaho, and our guest is John Heckel, Regional Fisheries Biologist for Idaho Fish and Game.

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Stealth on Seneca Creek with David Thorne
Oct. 20, 2022

Stealth on Seneca Creek with David Thorne

The Destination Angler Podcast – October 20, 2022Our destination is spectacular Seneca Creek in West Virginia with guest, David Thorne, head Coldwater Fisheries Biologist and stream Habitat Coordinator for the State.

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Growing Up Montana -- the Gallatin River, Part 2 with Brian Kimmel
Oct. 6, 2022

Growing Up Montana -- the Gallatin River, Part 2 with Brian Kimmel

The Destination Angler Podcast – October 6, 2022Our destination is Part 2 of the Gallatin River with competition angler and guide, Brian Kimmel, Bozeman, Montana.

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A River for Everyone – the Gallatin, Part I with Brian Kimmel
Sept. 22, 2022

A River for Everyone – the Gallatin, Part I with Brian Kimmel

The Destination Angler Podcast – September 22, 2022Our destination is the Gallatin River with competition angler and guide, Brian Kimmel, Bozeman, Montana.

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River Therapy on the Deschutes River Elke and Alysia Littleleaf
Sept. 8, 2022

River Therapy on the Deschutes River Elke and Alysia Littleleaf

The Destination Angler Podcast – September 8, 2022Our destination is the famed Deschutes River in central Oregon with Elke and Alysia Littleleaf, Littleleaf Guide Service.

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Talking Technical on the Yakima River with Joe Rotter
Aug. 25, 2022

Talking Technical on the Yakima River with Joe Rotter

The Destination Angler Podcast – August 25, 2022Our destination is the Yakima River in central Washington with fly fishing guide, outfitter, and instructor Joe Rotter, Reds Fly Shop, Ellensburg, WA.

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Fly Fishing Shangri-la:  The McCloud River with Greg Kennedy
Aug. 11, 2022

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

The Destination Angler Podcast – August 11, 2022Our 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.

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Man vs Fish:  stories from Northern New Mexico and the Chama River with Taylor Streit
July 28, 2022

Man vs Fish: stories from Northern New Mexico and the Chama River wi…

The Destination Angler Podcast – July 28, 2022Today our destination is the Rio Chama in Northern New Mexico with author, guide, and fly shop owner, Taylor Streit, Taos Fly Shop.

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Dry Flies and Streamers on the Upper Delaware River with Bruce Miller
July 14, 2022

Dry Flies and Streamers on the Upper Delaware River with Bruce Miller

The Destination Angler Podcast – July 14, 2022Today 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.

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The Madison River with Dave Kumlien
June 30, 2022

The Madison River with Dave Kumlien

The Destination Angler Podcast – June 30, 2022Our destination is the famed Madison River in Southwest Montana with veteran outfitter, Dave Kumlien, founder of Montana Troutfitters fly shop.

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A Good Drift on Idaho’s Silver Creek with Matt Miller and Erika Phillips
June 16, 2022

A Good Drift on Idaho’s Silver Creek with Matt Miller and Erika Phill…

The Destination Angler Podcast – June 16, 2022Our destination is Silver Creek in central Idaho with expert fly angler and author, Matt Miller, and biologist, Erika Phillips, with The Nature Conservancy.

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New Zealand’s South Island:  the land of the giants, with Mike Kirkpatrick
June 2, 2022

New Zealand’s South Island: the land of the giants, with Mike Kirkpa…

The Destination Angler Podcast – June 2, 2022Our destination is the South Island of New Zealand where gin-clear water, pristine scenery, and giant trout are reality, with Mike Kirkpatrick, Latitude Guiding

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Horses, mules, and fly-fishing Yellowstone National Park backcountry with Shane McClaflin
May 19, 2022

Horses, mules, and fly-fishing Yellowstone National Park backcountry …

The Destination Angler Podcast – May 19, 2022Our destination is the backcountry of Yellowstone National Park with outfitter and expert fly angler, Shane McClaflin, Sunrise Pack Station.

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Hardscrabble Smallmouth in the Ozarks with Ryan Walker
May 5, 2022

Hardscrabble Smallmouth in the Ozarks with Ryan Walker

The Destination Angler Podcast – May 5, 2022And 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.

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Michigan’s Wild & Remote Two Hearted River with Brad Petzke
April 21, 2022

Michigan’s Wild & Remote Two Hearted River with Brad Petzke

The Destination Angler Podcast – April 21, 2022Our destination is the famed Two Hearted River in Michigan’s wild and remote Upper Peninsula with Brad Petzke, Rivers North Guide Service.

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Tom Rosenbauer Part 2 on Vermont, Orvis, and Life
April 7, 2022

Tom Rosenbauer Part 2 on Vermont, Orvis, and Life

The Destination Angler Podcast – April 7, 2022Our destination is Part 2 with the one and only Tom Rosenbauer, Chief Marketing Enthusiast for Orvis. Tom shares more tips on fly fishing Vermont for backcountry brookies and his life as an author, teacher, and fly-fishing evangelist.

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Chasing Brookies in Vermont with Tom Rosenbauer – Part 1
March 24, 2022

Chasing Brookies in Vermont with Tom Rosenbauer – Part 1

The Destination Angler Podcast – March 24, 2022Part 1 of our 2-part interview with Tom Rosenbauer, Chief Marketing Enthusiast, with the Orvis Company who covers small stream fishing in his home state of Vermont.

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