Listener Reviews

The two part Craig Mathews episodes are must listens! A variety of topics are covered. It is both informative and entertaining. I enjoy listening to this podcast as it is produced in a professional manner.

I came across this podcast about a year ago and it quickly became my go to podcast every time I get in the car. It seems there is an endless amount of fly fishing related content out there and while much of it is good in its own right, the destination angler is in a class of its own. For one, Steve’s passion for fly fishing and people make each episode interesting and educational, even for a beginner angler. Places I have never heard of or thought about visiting are now on my bucket list of trips and places to fish. Thank you Steve!

Anytime Craig Mathews is interviewed it is always a treat. But on the podcast today with Steve, could possibly be the best one. And this is only part 1 of 2. The Destination Angler is in my top 5 fly fishing podcast for sure. When Craig talks about his bear encounters, holy buckets. I'm not sure I would go back in nature lol.

I am a regular visitor to the podcast. I really enjoy Steve’s interviews with many of the most talented guides and experts on many of our beautiful rivers and lakes. Steve is extremely easy to listen to and his insightful questions are comments are bang on. His coverage of the waters, hatches and bugs are very enlightening. Keep em coming Steve !

Steve couples positive enthusiasm with very good listening skills - the result is an engaging, informative podcast that really entertains while providing the info needed for guiding or product follow up - a great listen !

Steve,I’ve been listening for quite a while and I wanted to thank you for your great podcast. I retired at 55, 5 years ago, with the goal of fishing every river in TU’s book Americas 100 Best Trout Streams. I get about 100 river days a year …your show was specifically designed for me… thanks again and keep up the good work.

I came across the podcast as they interviewed my friend Joey Demalderis. It's a good resource to check out before your next trip.

The episode is titled "Brook Trout Heaven or Hype? Rangeley Maine’s Rapid, Kennebago, and Magalloway Rivers." As a lifelong "Maine-Nah", and somewhat recent FF addict, I thoroughly enjoyed the wisdom that Greg freely gave throughout the entire interview. Whether it was his "I was driving way too fast" confessional story, his answer to your question "which 5 flies do you need for Brook Trout (and land-locked Salmon) fishing in Maine?", and his very frank talk about gear over-pricing and his efforts to help via his Maine Fly Guys company, too much fishing pressure (particularly in the years following the COVID19 pandemic), and that fly fishing in the Maine wilderness can be very difficult. Just getting to "meh level" competence takes time, patience, dedication, and repetition. PS) Hiring a seasoned Maine Guide can greatly reduce the time and struggles of getting there.

Steve did a great job of highlighting the Upper Delaware with your guest Joe Demaraldis. It was a very informative episode and I highly recommend it to anyone that has an interest in this great fishery.

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. When studying my notes after a long period of no fishing, I'll make sure to repeat these to myself to help get me back in the same headspace. Thanks, Steve. Tight lines.

I’ve been listening to Destination Angler for the past two years and have found them to be a huge resource of practical information, both for within the USA and overseas. Most recent on Penns creek provided what I needed for an awesome trip I made this fall. The Golden Dorado episode was also full of information which mirrored my learnings from several trips to Argentina. Keep them coming. Thanks Steve!

Steve is a credit to his podcasting craft with Destination Angler . For all of us obsessed with fly fishing Steve brings this world to life and delivers it to you home, car or office to enjoy. Steve manages to continually line up the most interesting people who are a part of fly fishingdom and interviews them with the enthusiasm, wonder and curiosity of a student. As a listener it’s a pleasure as he seems to take the questions you have right out of your mouth, and also asks some very insightful questions that likely hadn’t occurred to you. His shows have introduced me to a colorful assortment of knowledgeable people involved with our sport that I’ve learned a great deal from. Only problem is my bucket list of fishing destinations keeps growing and I’ll never get to all of them!

I recently started listening to the podcast and quickly added it to my weekly rotation. There's a lot of good information provided for just about anywhere you can think of. I sent Steve and email to inquire about wading access and he was quick to respond and provide me with good info and more resources for the areas I was traveling too.

I recently started listening to the podcast and quickly added it to my weekly rotation. There's a lot of good information provided for just about anywhere you can think of. I sent Steve and email to inquire about wading access and he was quick to respond and provide me with good info and more resources for the areas I was traveling too.

There is just something about Steve that is easy to relate to as I listen to him. He is intelligent and a wonderful conversationalist. Plus, he knows a great deal about the fly fishing leaders of our sport.

I’m a fly angler who once spent over 100 days a year on the water. Life has changed a bit lately as we just welcomed our second child into the world a few weeks ago. The late night feedings can be rough. This podcast has helped me feel connected to the sport during this time. Thank you!Brent

My first listen was the Pat Dorsey, part 1 podcast and really enjoyed the conversation. Looking forward to listening to many of the back issues now that I found this podcast!

Steve really seems to relate well to his guests who always seem very comfortable. As such, the discussion and stories they share are really interesting and feel very natural, not forced. I've found inspiration in the podcasts and have scheduled trips with two different guide services I "discovered" while listening. The preparation that Steve puts into the show is obvious and the finished product is outstanding. I've recommended the podcast to several friends who are also enjoying the broadcasts. Congratulations, Steve.

This podcast makes you a fishier guy. The guests are amazing and the variety of guests too! Not to mention, Steve hosts the show really well. No complaints other than I wish there were more. Always look forward to the next one.

I've been listening to the podcast for a couple of years and absolutely love how accessible, enjoyable and useful the content of every episode I have listened to is. The listener is immersed in an experience that most closely resembles "being there" and learns a lot about the people, waters and region being covered in each episode. Definitely my go to podcast.

Steve does a great job bringing listeners to new destinations both near and far. It's a perfect mix of locations and species that show anglers accessible opportunities in their part of the country, and keep them dreaming about the trip of a lifetime. I'm always looking forward to the next episode to see where Steve is off to next.

I've been listening to this podcast for about a year and have recommended it to my fly fishing friends. Steve does a great job in asking relevant questions about each of the destinations. The content in the podcast is very good, and helpful if you are planning trips to the respective destinations. There are episodes from a variety of places all around the world. I usually listen to the podcast while tying flies, and often times I find myself planning out potential future trips. Tight Lines Steve! Keep it up

Absolutely love listening to the podcast! Steve does an incredible job bringing the fly fishing community together through The Destination Angler Podcast. His storytelling, expert guests, and deep dives into top fishing destinations make every episode both educational and inspiring. If you love fly fishing, this podcast is a must-listen!

I reached out to Steve to get his recommendation on western destinations to fish this summer after seeing his content on social media. He responded immediately with several options. (Including details to help me in my search). Great resource!