Hardscrabble Smallmouth in the Ozarks with Ryan Walker

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 stories of Meanmouth bass.  

Bonus:  Ryan’s Ozark Smallmouth Alliance conservation group. 

With Host, Steve Haigh

Pictures of the fly patterns, fish, and scenery Ryan mentioned on the episode: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook

About Ryan Walker:

• Ozarks Smallmouth Fly Company: Cell 417-366-3617 | osasmallmouth@gmail.com | Facebook and Instagram @OzarksSmallmouthFlyCo | website coming summer of 2022!
• Ozark Smallmouth Alliance: https://ozarkssmallmouthalliance.blogspot.com/   | Facebook and Instagram @OzarksSmallmouthAlliance

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Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com

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Recorded Feb 24, 2022.  Episode 64

Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.   

Podcast edited by Podcast Volume  https://www.podcastvolume.com/