6 Ranch Podcast

You'll know you have tied into a truly big fish if you start talking to yourself part way through the fight. If you want that fish to be a trout on a fly, you need to turn your eye towards still water. Trout in lakes outgrow trout in rivers for two reasons: firstly they don't have to work as hard as trout in rivers who have to maintain their position in the current. Secondly, they have more food available. This episode is about the food they eat and the flies, lines and techniques you can employ to bring one of these fish to hand. My guest is Kyle Bratcher of Sickfoot Flies. Enjoy the show.

Impacting the lauded 1,000 yard target with modern and ancient firearms, whether to shoot an elk that's already been hit, and how to know the difference between your capabilities on the range and in the field with my friends Cody Rich and Ben Guttormson. I encourage you to check out Cody's podcast The Rich Outdoors as well as https://backcountryfuelbox.com/ for all your snacking needs. Enjoy the show!

This week, I sit down with Oregon State Representative, Mark Owens, and Wallowa County Commissioner, and my father, Todd Nash. We discuss agriculture, rural values, land and resource management, and leadership. I respect these men a great deal and appreciate their attitudes and dedication to public service.

On this week's installment of Fishcast Friday, we dive into the life history of the stonefly, an insect that every good fly fisherman should know and love. I'm joined by Kyle Bratcher of Sickfoot Flies and Paul Pagano of Flyside Angling to discuss fly fishing and tying tactics that will help you the next time you're stalking trout during stonefly season. This episode was recorded on the lake while kokanee fishing with my two good buddies, so inevitably, shenanigans ensued.

Have you ever spent a fortune on dehydrated food for your back country trips? Or wanted to become healthier but can't find the time? My guest this week, Kristin Retterath, will show you that gardening, hunting, and preparing your own meals can be simple and rewarding. Through her blog, Gathering Health, Kristin shares her expertise on preparing unprocessed healthy meals, both fresh and dehydrated using wild game and vegetables from her garden. You can find Kristin’s recipes, health tips, and stories of her outdoor adventures at https://blog.gatheringhealth.com/

Welcome to Fishcast Friday. The second bug fly fishermen need to know about is the caddis. Their life cycle differs greatly from mayflies and stoneflies and their behavior makes them especially important to new anglers. Kyle Bratcher of Sickfoot Flies joins to help us get to the gritty details of this impressive insect.

Every archer occasionally wonders if they need a new bow. Has technology changed enough to warrant the cost? If you get a new bow, how do you prioritize accessories, build the correct arrows, and learn how to use the new system? John and Anieta own an archery and fly fishing pro shop. They are talented, kind, and honest people with tremendous skill at all things archery. This podcast will either save or cost you hundreds of dollars. For more information you can check them out on facebook, instagram or at https://www.alpinearcheryandfly.com/

Part 1 of a series describing the creatures that trout eat, and how that translates into fly tying and fly fishing. This episode is about the mayfly, its life cycle, and habits. My guest is Kyle Bratcher, a regional fish biologist and owner of a custom fly tying company-- Sickfoot Flies. For more information on Sickfoot Flies check out https://sickfootflies.com/ Enter the promo code YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR, SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS for a 0% discount on his flies. We are also joined briefly by Paul Pagano, owner of Flyside Angling. https://www.flysideangling.com/ Both of these boys are extremely knowledgeable and some of my best friends. Enjoy the show.

Kevin has worked as a large animal veterinarian for his entire career, and that has lead him to working on some incredible animals like moose, grizzly bears, and tigers. He also had a run in with a crazy tiger lady named Carole that ended in tragedy. He has been a competitive long distance shooter, wine maker, kayaker, and even built his own jet boat. Kevin is a super nice guy, very funny, and it was fun for me to listen to these stories.

Want to start a successful hunting YouTube channel? These guys did it. I sat down to talk guns, bullets, bears, and YouTube with Ross Sevy and Jim O'Leary from Switchback Outdoors while we were bear hunting in Hells Canyon. Ross and Jim are really great guys and I hope you enjoy listening to their stories and insight.

I wanted to take just a couple minutes to introduce myself and the concept for this show. A podcast is an interesting way to engage with people. Over the years I've greatly enjoyed being a guest on a number of shows, and as a product of that experience it was only natural that I would start my own. Lets get into it.

Bruce Wassom is one of the originals in the jet boat world. He is a living pioneer of whitewater rivers around the world and a fantastic storyteller. I wish you all could hear the cocktail versions of his stories, but you'll have to settle for these. Sean is a cold water surfer, alaskan guide, professional photographer and all around nice guy. You will enjoy getting to know them both a bit during this episode. For more on Bruce check out roguejetboats.com and for Sean find him on Instagram @sean_powe11