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Join renowned angler April Vokey as she explores fishing, hunting, foraging and homesteading through intimate, face-to-face conversations with some of the outdoor world's most influential people. Her intense curiosity drives her to take a behind-the-scenes, vulnerable and honest approach with her guests that often ends up uncovering never-before-heard stories. An Anchored Outdoors production.
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Tom Rosenbauer is a renowned figure in the fly fishing world, celebrated for his extensive knowledge and passion for the sport. With over 40 years of experience, he has authored numerous best-selling books, including The Orvis Fly-Fishing Guide and The Orvis Guide to Prospecting for Trout. As the Marketing Director for Orvis, Tom has been instrumen…
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Anchored Podcast Ep. 253: Dave Hansen on Sea Lion Predation on Fish, the Food we Eat, and the Fishing Charter Industry Back in the Day
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Dave Hansen grew up immersed in the world of sport fishing at San Clemente Sport Fishing, where his father launched a 70-year career in the industry. From an early age, instead of the typical childhood of riding bikes with friends, he spent his time chasing bait. Now, over thirty years later, after captaining many sport boats along the West Coast, …
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Steve Duda is a renowned writer and editor with a deep passion for fly fishing and outdoor adventure. His work has appeared in some of the most prestigious angling publications, including his latest book, River Songs, where his storytelling captures the heart and soul of the sport. In this episode of Anchored, we discuss optics in outdoor marketing…
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Anchored Podcast Ep. 251: Rebecca McCarthy on Norman Maclean, A Life of Letters and Rivers
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Rebecca McCarthy is a seasoned author and journalist with a passion for bringing historical figures and their legacies to life through storytelling. Her latest work, Norman Maclean: A Life of Letters and Rivers, offers an intimate portrait of the man behind A River Runs Through It. Drawing on her long friendship with Maclean, Rebecca intertwines pe…
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Anchored Podcast Ep. 250: Rick Passek, the FlyFish Fanatic, the Impacts of Carp, Road-tripping Through Mexico, and more!
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Rick Passek is a passionate fly fisher with decades of experience on the water. Known for his dedication to the craft, Rick has become a respected figure in the fly fishing community, sharing his knowledge and expertise with anglers of all levels. He is an accomplished author, having written several books on fly fishing techniques, entomology, and …
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Fred Campbell is the innovative founder of Hooke, a company dedicated to revolutionizing the outdoor industry. Apart from his jaw-dropping work in film-making, his work with Hooke focuses on developing gear that enhances the outdoor experience. In this episode of Anchored, we discuss some of Quebec’s salmon history, the story of Hooke, launching a …
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Andrea Larko is a celebrated fish artist known for her vibrant and dynamic depictions of aquatic life. Blending realism with imaginative color palettes, her work captures the essence and beauty of fish. An avid fly fisher, Andrea draws inspiration from her fishing experiences, creating pieces that resonate with collectors and fishing enthusiasts al…
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For over 40 years, Dayle Mazzarella has excelled as an award-winning coach and teacher, holding a B.A. and an M.A. in Education. He spends summers in Wyoming as a fly fishing guide. Dayle has fished globally, gaining extensive knowledge of various gamefish. As one of the world's few International Federation of Fly Fishers’ Master Casting Instructor…
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Dave Stewart grew up fishing the Deschutes River in central Oregon, discovering his passion for fly fishing at an early age. Raised in a fly shop, a fly rod was a constant companion throughout his life. In 2017, Dave launched The Wet Fly Swing Podcast, which is driven by Dave's consistency, engaging guests, and his passion for both podcasting and f…
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Rick Matney grew up fly fishing in Northeastern Washington with his Dad and Grandfather. In 2000, he moved to Bozeman Montana for college where he earned a degree in Cell Biology. Working his way through school as a trout guide, he has now turned his passion into a career. Rick guides in Montana and Alaska, with some occasional saltwater flats guid…
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Chris Wood is the CEO of Trout Unlimited. Before joining TU in 2001, he served as a senior policy advisor to the Chief of the U.S. Forest Service, protecting 58 million acres of public land. Chris began his career with the Forest Service in Idaho and later worked with the Fish and Wildlife program of the Bureau of Land Management. In this two-part …
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Chris Wood is the CEO of Trout Unlimited. Before joining TU in 2001, he served as a senior policy advisor to the Chief of the U.S. Forest Service, protecting 58 million acres of public land. Chris began his career with the Forest Service in Idaho and later worked with the Fish and Wildlife program of the Bureau of Land Management. In the second par…
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Anchored Podcast Ep. 242: Millie Paini on Trout Hunter, Complexities, Getting Into Fly Fishing, and More
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Millie Paini grew up mountain biking and rock climbing, taking up fly fishing in her mid-twenties. A sought-after casting instructor, Millie co-owns TroutHunter on the Henry’s Fork. She resides near Last Chance, Idaho, enjoying both freshwater and saltwater fishing. In this episode of Anchored, we share personal updates and reminisce about past car…
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Anchored Podcast Ep. 241: Mac Brown on Advanced Fly Casting, Trick Casts, Fly Fishing’s Evolution and More
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Mac Brown is the owner of Mac Brown Fly Fish and Fly Fishing Guide School in Western NC. Mac pioneered the first full-time fly fishing guide service in the region and was instrumental in establishing the Upper Nantahala River's Delayed Harvest. As an educator, Mac served as an Associate Professor at Western Carolina University, shaping the next gen…
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Anchored Podcast Ep. 240: Ryan Brod on Tributaries, Being a Generational Guide, Fishing in Maine, Carp, How to Fish From a Canoe, and More
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Ryan Brod is a seasoned writer whose essays have graced the pages of numerous prestigious publications. Recently, he achieved another milestone with the publication of his first book, "Tributaries." However, Ryan's connection to the outdoors runs deep. Growing up surrounded by the hunting and fishing culture of the Belgrade Lakes region, he learned…
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Anchored Podcast Ep. 239: Mike Schultz on Smallmouth Bass, Water Temperature, Tackle, and More
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Mike Schultz, affectionately known as “Schultzy,” is the Owner of Schultz Outfitters Fly Shop & Guide Service, a hub for Southern Michigan angling, instruction, and destination travel. Growing up in Michigan, he developed a connection with the outdoors, which ultimately led him to pursue a career in the fly-fishing industry. Spending countless hour…
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Anchored Podcast Ep. 238: Aaron Goodis on Steelhead, Struggles, and Success in Fly Fishing
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Aaron Goodis's journey with fly fishing began at the tender age of six, igniting a lifelong passion for the sport. While he possesses a comprehensive understanding of various facets of fly fishing, his primary focus lies in chasing Steelhead across the remote and local rivers of British Columbia. From the renowned Dean River to the formidable Thomp…
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Anchored Podcast Ep. 237: Andrew Grillos and Louis Cahill on Men’s Mental Health in Fly Fishing
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This week’s episode is a bit of a departure from the norm, but I’m happy to stand behind it nonetheless. When friend and past podcast guest, Louis Cahill, reached out and suggested we sit down together with Andrew Grillos, I knew it was going to be a special conversation. So, in this episode of Anchored, the three of us gathered to discuss a topic …
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Join me for a quick conversation with Charles Gaines, an iconic outdoor writer, and the ingenious creator of paintball. In this episode, we delve deep into the pages of Charles' extraordinary career, exploring his contributions to outdoor literature and the unexpected twist of fate that led to the birth of the worldwide sensation, paintball. From h…
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Anchored Podcast Ep. 235: Matt Harris on Fly Fishing the World, Media, and the Fish of a Lifetime
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Matt Harris is a London-based photographer who started his angling journey at an early age — now at 58, he’s more hooked than ever. Matt's love for fly-fishing has led him on hundreds of extraordinary adventures across the globe, from Russia's Arctic Circle to the Amazon jungle, Australia’s Northern Territories... there’s hardly a fly fishing desti…
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In this episode of Anchored, I had the pleasure of hosting Lucy Bowden, the visionary founder of Fishing For Everyone, established in 2005. Hailing from Britain, Lucy is not just an angling coach but a passionate angler who discovered her love for the sport at the tender age of five. What sets Lucy apart is her unwavering belief that fishing should…
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Do you remember the first time you saw Hank Patterson on screen? I certainly do. I didn’t know what exactly I was watching, but I was laughing and left wanting more. Travis Swartz’s character, Hank Patterson, is a self-proclaimed world renowned fly fishing guide and instructor who exudes confidence in scenarios he knows very little about. His comed…
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Dave Zielinski has fished periodical and annual cicada emergences for decades on waterways in Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, Michigan, West Virginia, Virginia, and Maryland. He recently released his book, Cicada Madness, which is the first book dedicated to the patterns, techniques, and more importantly, the science of locating the best hatches of t…
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Anchored Podcast Ep. 231: Part Two, Jack Dennis on A River Runs Through It, Rookie Anglers, Money and Evolution in Fly Fishing
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Jack Dennis is a long-time guide, author, television personality, and one of the early pioneers of fly-fishing. In the second part of this two-part episode with Jack, we discuss making money in the fly fishing industry, rookie anglers, the evolution of fly fishing’s accessibility, A River Runs Through It, and more. Learn more about your ad choices.…
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Anchored Podcast Ep. 230: Part One, Jack Dennis on the American Sportsman Show, One Fly, and the Royal Humpy Fly
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Jack Dennis is a long-time guide, author, television personality, and one of the early pioneers of fly-fishing. In this two-part episode with Jack, we discuss how he got his start in the fly-fishing industry, some of the most famous names in the business, his television series, the annual One Fly competition, his renowned Humpy fly, and more. Learn…
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