Anchored with April Vokey

Former Olympic downhill skier, Andy Mill, is widely regarded as one of the best tarpon fly fishermen in the world. Looking at the amount of tournament wins he has under his belt, it’s easy to see why. In this episode of Anchored I sit down with Andy in his first podcast to discuss tarpon fishing, drag settings and bow-hunting. This episode is brought to you by www.hmhvises.com Buy Andy's Book: A Passion for Tarpon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Orvis recently launched their 50/50 On the Water campaign, an initiative with the goal of seeing more women on the water. From women-specific gear, education, adventure experiences, nonprofit partnerships and women-centric storytelling, the campaign has been a hot topic. In this episode of Anchored, I meet with Christine Atkins and Jackie Kutzer to ask them some uncomfortable questions. This episode is brought to you by CellHelmet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Hooton is one of Canada’s most passionate steelhead advocates. Bob was a BC government fish biologist, where he spent almost 40 years fighting to save our fisheries. In this episode of Anchored, Bob and I discuss his career, the fate of our fisheries and his new book "Days of River’s Past". You can find Bob’s book at the BC Federation of Fly Fishers here, where all proceeds will be donated to the organisation and steelhead related projects. This episode is brought to you by www.cellhelmet.com Buy Bob's Books: Days of Rivers Past, Skeena Steelhead: Unknown Past, Uncertain Future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

***Check out our Justin Duggan Masterclass here!*** If you’re looking for a fly-fishing guide or casting instructor in Sydney, you'll almost certainly be referred to Justin Duggan. Justin has been guiding for five days a week for close to twenty years. In this episode of Anchored, Justin and I sit down to discuss some of the most common errors he sees anglers make in his boat. This episode is brought to you by www.cellhelmet.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Brooks has always been somewhat of a mythical figure to me, so when I had the opportunity to sit down with his great nephew to talk about a documentary they were making about him, I jumped at the chance. In this episode of Anchored, we discuss Joe’s life leading up to his career as an angler, and we breakdown his timeline from start to finish — I hope you enjoy this special sneak peak into Joe’s life. This episode is made possible by Lost River Outpost. Buy Joe's Books: Trout Fishing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Per Arneberg splits his year between Norway and the USA. A passionate and longtime angler & entrepreneur, Per oversees the management and operations of the Norwegian Flyfishers Club. In this episode of Anchored, Per and I discuss the club and fishing in Norway.http://nfc-online.com/ This episode is brought to you by Rio Products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Felix Borenstein owns and operates Owen River Lodge on New Zealand’s south island. In this episode of Anchored, I sit down with him to hear more about his journey from IT professional to lodge extraordinaire. This episode is brought to you by the Appalachian Mountain Club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tommy Aarkvisla is a world champion Spey caster. Hailing from Norway, Tommy kindly made time to sit with me during 2017’s Spey-O-Rama. In this episode of Anchored we discuss competition casting and Tommy’s entrance into the Spey world. This episode is sponsored by RIO Products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Juliet Cohen is the executive director for the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper. Chattahoochee Riverkeeper is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and preserving the Chattahoochee River and its tributaries for the people, fish and wildlife that depend upon them. In this episode of Anchored, I meet with Juliet to talk about the river and its current situation. This episode is brought to you by www.fishbrain.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Bachmann owns “The Fly Fishing Shop”, one of the most famous fly shops on the west-coast. He opened the store in Welches Oregon in 1981 and has going strong since. In this episode of Anchored, I meet with Mark at his shop to talk about entrepreneurship and what it takes to be an industry leader. This episode is brought to you by RIO Products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Miles Nolte is a guide, writer and the fly-fishing editor at Gray’s Sporting Journal. I’ve been a fan of Miles since reading his book "The Alaska Chronicles" and I was eager to hear more about how he came to be the writer he is today. In this episode of Anchored, I meet with Miles in New Zealand to discuss writing, guiding and fly-fishing films. This episode is brought to you by Line and Sight Buy Miles' Book: The Alaska Chronicles: An Unwashed View of Life, Work, and Fly Fishing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lacey Kelly is a Floridian hunting and fishing guide. I was excited to learn more about her upbringing and how she became the skilled outdoors woman she is today. This episode is brought to you by Hatch Outdoors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carter Andrews is a jack of all trades. He's well-versed with fly and conventional gear, plus he’s been a guide, lodge owner, television host and world angler. In this episode of Anchored, Carter and I discuss fishing in Panama and more. This episode is brought to you by Yeti. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Mishler is the producer of the popular Skagit Master series. In this episode of Anchored, I meet with Jeff at his home in Oregon to hear his story and learn more about Skagit Master’s behind the scenes. This episode is brought to you by RIO Products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Devan Van Der Merwe is the manager of Alphonse Fishing Company, where he plays an important role in the atoll’s development. Devan heads up 26 professional guides, captains & deckhands, and runs a fleet of 48 vessels in logistically challenging environments. This episode of Anchored is sponsored by Line and Sight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Pero is the man behind Wild River Press, a publishing house that has produced some of the best fishing books of our time. Tom is an avid steelhead angler who lives in Washington State. In this episode of Anchored, Tom and I discuss the print world and the struggles publishers face. This episode is brought to you by www.hmhvises.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fanny Krieger is an extraordinary woman. On a trip to California, I met with Fanny at her San Fransisco home to see if I could learn more about her. I knew she was the widow of famed fly-fisherman Mel Krieger, but I had no idea just how heart-wrenching the rest of her story is. This episode is brought to you by CanvasPop Buy Fanny's Books: Tomorrow's Fly Fishers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1977, Larry Solomon wrote “The Caddis and the Angler”, the first book ever specifically written about caddis flies and how to fish them. In this episode of Anchored, I meet with Larry at his home in New York to engage in a lesson about entomology. This episode is brought to you by CanvasPop Buy Larry's Book: The Caddis and the Angler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Russell Chatham is a world-renowned artist best known for his water colour paintings. An avid fly-fisher and hunter, it was inevitable that Russell would end up spending a major chunk of his life in Montana, where he fell in love with the outdoors. In this episode of Anchored, I meet with Russ in San Fransisco where we discuss his past, fame and some hard truths about his life behind closed doors. This episode is brought to you by CanvasPop Buy Russell's Books: Silent Seasons: Twenty-One Fishing Stories, Dark waters: Essays, Stories, and Articles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Bakke is a proud Oregonian who’s been involved in fish conservation for over 40 years. Bill is a writer, an active voice in the media and the founder of the Native Fish Society, a regional organization focused on the protection and restoration of native fish in the northwestern United States. In this episode of Anchored, Bill and I discuss the Native Fish Society and its struggles. This episode is brought to you by Farlex Reels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Corley Kenna is the senior director for communications at Patagonia. I met with Corley in California to see if I could learn more about the definition of public land, national monuments and parks. In this episode of Anchored, Corley elaborates on the Bear’s Ears national monument, Patagonia’s current campaigns and how we can help to make a difference. This episode is brought to you by www.canvaspop.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump Jr. needs no introduction. This June I had the opportunity to meet Donald in New York City to find out more about his upbringing, passion for the outdoors and his stance on public land (albeit brief). Political conversation was off the table but my curiosity was not, so I headed up the gold Trump Tower elevator to see what I might learn about him. This episode is brought to you by www.lineandsight.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Allen’s name is synonymous with the Kispiox Valley. Known for their long-standing history with one of BC’s most special steelhead fisheries, they’re just as well-known for their angling prowess, conservation efforts and matter-of-fact approach. In this episode of Anchored, I sit down with Gene Allen at Bear Claw Lodge to learn about his upbringing, bucking horses and the Kispiox river. This episode is brought to you by RIO Products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Aaron Adams is the director of science and conservation for the Bonefish and Tarpon Trust. In this episode of Anchored, I meet with Dr. Adams in Florida to discuss migrations and patterns of bonefish, permit and tarpon. This episode is brought to you by Trident Fly Fishing Buy Aaron's Books: Fly Fisherman's Guide to Saltwater Prey: How to Match Coastal Prey Fish & Invertebrates with the Fly Patterns That Imitate Them, Orvis Guide to Fly Fishing for Coastal Gamefish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian Ricketts is an avid fly-fisherman who just happens to be the vice-president of Ocean Brands— a Richmond, British Columbia based distributor of canned wild salmon and tuna. In this episode of Anchored, Ian and I discuss the commercial tuna industry and Ocean’s strategy towards more responsible practices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Rose-Innes has explored some of the most remote corners of the globe. He started out as a young adventurer before becoming a fly fishing guide and, eventually, a lodge owner. In this episode of Anchored, I sit down with Keith to talk about fishing in the Seychelles and the piracy issues that once plagued his operation. This episode is brought to you by www.fishbrain.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steven Rinella is an avid angler, hunter and all-round outdoorsman. He is the author of five books and host of the popular tv series, MeatEater. I met with Steve at his home in Washington to partake in some thought-provoking conversation. He didn’t disappoint… This episode is brought to you by www.yeti.com Buy Steve's Books: The Complete Guide to Hunting, Butchering, and Cooking Wild Game: Volume 1: Big Game, The MeatEater Fish and Game Cookbook: Recipes and Techniques for Every Hunter and Angler, American Buffalo: In Search of a Lost Icon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ted Juracsik of Tibor reels has a truly remarkable story. In this episode of Anchored, I meet with Ted to hear how a tool-and-die maker became one of the world’s best reel-makers. This episode is brought to you by www.fishbrain.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan Tomine is an author, father and straight-shooter. Dylan is a Patagonia ambassador and a passionate conservationist who works tirelessly to educate the masses about fish hatcheries. In this episode of Anchored, Dylan and I sit down to pick through the highly contentious topic of hatcheries and wild steelhead. This episode is sponsored by Casey Underwood Buy Dylan's Book: Closer to the Ground: An Outdoor Family's Year on the Water, In the Woods and at the Table Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Les Stroud is a man of many talents—Survivorman, musician, film-maker, guide, outdoorsman, entrepreneur to name a few. In this episode of Anchored, I meet with Les to hear the story about his famous television series and his thoughts on human nature in the wild. This episode is sponsored by Nemo Equipment Buy Les's Books: Survive!: Essential Skills and Tactics to Get You Out of Anywhere - Alive, Will to Live: Dispatches from the Edge of Survival Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole Darland started her company Xclusive Xpeditions in 2003. She went on to cohost the Fly Fisherman TV series on the Sportsman Channel and has been featured in various other films and magazines. Today Nicole is the vice-president of marketing and brand development for Edge rods and North Fork Composites. She is also the mother of three beautiful little boys. In this episode of Anchored, I meet with Nicole at her home in Washington to learn more about her and her life as a working mom in the industry. This episode is sponsored by Peak Fishing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Bowles moved from South Africa to Dubai for love—he didn’t expect to find an untapped fishery that would ultimately change his life. Nick is the owner of Ocean Active charters, which specialises in a variety of exotic species. In this episode of Anchored, I meet with Nick to discuss fly fishing in Dubai. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Humphreys moved from England to Michigan over 20 years ago. He brought with him a passion for fishing and an interest in Spey casting. Pete is a Master caster and THCI accredited instructor through the Federation of Fly Fishers. In this episode of Anchored, I meet up with him in his cabin on the Muskegon river to analyze the Spey cast. This episode is brought to you by RIO Products. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chico Fernandez is a saltwater fly fishing pioneer. He was one of the first fly fishers in Cuba, and he continued his legacy in Florida after he and his family immigrated to the United States. In this episode of Anchored, I sit down with Chico to learn a little more about him. Buy Chico's Books: Fly-Fishing for Bonefish, Fly-Fishing for Redfish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Greentree spends more time in the Australian bush than anyone I know. Adam traded in his rifle for a bow when he was seventeen years old. After a year of working in a slaughterhouse, his decision to hunt his own meat was further ingrained into his life and beliefs. Adam works hard to promote bow hunting as a means to get outside and as a way to appreciate where our food comes from. In this episode of Anchored, we sit down to discuss the basics of bow hunting. This episode of Anchored is sponsored by www.yeti.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ted Niemeyer was one of the most skilled fly tiers the fly-fishing world has ever seen. A pioneer of realistic fly patterns, Ted was gentle to the core, so when he kindly welcomed me into his Washington home to share an afternoon of discussion, I was delighted. I am sad to say that we lost Ted last year—with his passing, we say goodbye to one of the last true gentlemen of our sport. This episode is sponsored by https://blueskyfly.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Louis Cahill is one of the most captivating people I have ever met. Louis is a photographer who runs the popular website, Gink and Gasoline. In this episode of Anchored, I sit down with Louis to discuss his career transition from corporate professional to self-employed fishing bum. This episode is sponsored by RIO Products. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s not every day you get to interview your best friend. Adrienne Comeau is a steelhead guide, photographer, Spey-caster, and fly-tier extraordinaire. In this episode of Anchored, we sit down to address some topics that are commonly swept under the rug. This episode is sponsored by Hatch Outdoors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Johnstad grew up in Montana with a fly rod in his hand. He first travelled to Mongolia in 1991, where he spent several years helping establish protected areas—he’s been back almost every year since. Mark is at the forefront of taimen conservation, even founding Mongolia River Outfitters, which is a community and environmental organization that uses fly-fishing to support the fishery. In this episode of Anchored, Mark and I discuss the incredibly inspiring story behind Mongolia and its world class fishery. This episode is sponsored by Luke Weiser custom bamboo fly rods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Andy Danylchuk is a professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He’s also a passionate angler and a fly fishing ambassador for Patagonia. Andy studies marine and freshwater systems, with a primary focus on stress physiology, behavioural ecology, spatial ecology, predator-prey interactions and adaptations in life history as a response to disturbance. Andy’s been at the forefront of fisheries science in the Bahamas and he’s currently spearheading a program in Northern BC. In this episode of Anchored, I meet with Andy to learn about the BC project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Folkerts is the Chief Operations Officer at Project Healing Waters. David joined the army in 1999 with the Nebraska Army National Guard. In 2005 he was deployed to Iraq, where he suffered a devastating injury that changed his life. In this episode of Anchored, David speaks with me about his experiences as an injured veteran and how he became involved with Project Healing Waters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

***Check out our Bob Clay Masterclass here!*** Bob Clay is the authority on bamboo two-handed (Spey) rods. A retired guide and passionate angler, Bob lives off the grid on the world-famous Kispiox river. In this episode of Anchored, I sit down with Bob to hear more about his story and the secret behind his renowned fishing rods. This episode is sponsored by Farlex Reels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Liskay is a fly fishing guide, instructor, Patagonia ambassador and one of the fishiest people I have ever met. In this episode of Anchored, I meet with Jeff to discuss steelhead fishing techniques and the subtleties that make a great angler. This episode is brought to you by Water Master Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shannon McPhail was born and raised in Northern BC. The Skeena river runs through her backyard and her bloodline, making her one of the most passionate and knowledgable activists I’ve ever met. Shannon is the executive director for the Skeena Watershed Conservation Coalition and is leading the battle against the latest approved LNG plant proposed for Lelu Island—a Skeena river estuary and Canada's most important wild salmon habitat. In this episode of Anchored, I meet with Shannon at her home in Hazelton to learn more about how we can help. Donate at https://www.gofundme.com/2rqxbnwu Awakening the Skeena DVD http://kunaki.com/sales.asp?PID=PX00Z20IBB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gary Loomis is more than just a name on a fishing rod. Gary’s been at the core of the fishing industry for over fifty years, and he’s still going strong. Gary is the founder and previous owner of G. Loomis rods, but after selling the company to Shimano, he launched his new rod company, Edge. In this episode of Anchored, I meet with Gary at his home in Woodland to learn more about his success story. This episode is sponsored by www.woodardwines.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Murray cod are one of the most remarkable fish on this planet. Found only in Australia, Murray cod are a large freshwater fish that can grow over one hundred pounds. In this episode of Anchored, I meet with Cameron McGregor and Dr. Katie Doyle to learn more about this remarkable fish. This episode is sponsored by Peak Fishing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wil Flack is a Belizean-Canadian who splits his year between two countries. Wil is a steelhead and permit guide, a retailer, and the product developer who invented cloud camouflage for flats fishing. In this episode of Anchored, I meet with Wil to discuss permit and tarpon fishing, fly presentation, moons and tides. This episode is sponsored by www.hatchoutdoors.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out our Jet Boating Masterclass here!*** The Wooldridge family has been making boats for over 100 hundred years! I’ve been a Wooldridge fan since my guiding days on the Fraser river, so I was excited to have Grant Wooldridge on the show to learn more about his family history. In this episode of Anchored, Grant and I discuss the construction of Wooldridge boats and why they're so special. This episode is brought to you by Blue Sky Furled Leaders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At almost ninety years old, Joan Wulff is still instrumental in fly-casting, instruction, demonstrations, competitions and more. In this episode of Anchored, Joan and I walk through her timeline and I finally get to ask her some of the many questions I’ve always wanted to ask her. This episode is brought to you by Water Master Rafts. Buy Joan's Books and DVD's: Joan Wulff's New Fly-Casting Techniques, Joan Wulff's Dynamics of Fly Casting: From Solid Basics to Advanced Techniques by Miracle Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Feenstra is a long-time Muskegon river fishing guide. He was one of the first people to swing flies for steelhead in the midwest, and his adaptations of the west coast’s swinging tactics are revolutionary. In this episode of Anchored, I meet with Kevin to learn more about him and his guiding tricks. This episode is sponsored by Blue Sky Furled Leaders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices