Fly Fishing Consultant Podcast

Joe Jackson is a United States Army Veteran. Joe discovered fly fishing and fly tying through Project Healing Waters after a near tragic event. Sgt. Bass Fisher has become a master of fly tying utilizing deer hair to carve everything from hummingbirds to a Razorback hog. In this episode Rob and Joe discuss family life, fly tying, fly tying materials and tools to Joe's background in music. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kiki Galvin has been named as one of six women who are revolutionizing the world of fly fishing by Blue Ridge Outdoors. Kiki is a fly fishing guide, volunteer, mentor, and friend to many anglers. Her free time is spent volunteering for numerous fly fishing organizations. She has been a board member of Project Healing Waters and is the Vice President of the Northern Virginia Chapter of Trout Unlimited. Rob invited Kiki over to tell her story. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Davala dropped in to the FFC Headquarters for a little Pappy Van Winkle tasting and podcasting. Dan Davala is an Orvis Fly Fishing Travel Specialist. He is the former the Fishing Manager at Orvis Arlington, Virginia and is the founder of the Tidal Potomac Fly Roddders. Dan and his family now reside in Vermont. In this episode we'll learn about Dan's life in fly fishing from the small streams here in Fairfax to exotic and non-exotic locations near and far. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob explores London on foot in search of historical scientific specimens, sandwiches and curries, and a few pints in historic pubs. Additionally, Rob was in town during the London Fly Fishing Fair. You will learn about small flies for clear water, European fly tying techniques, and the hospitality of the Slovenians. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob continues his journey through the Cotswolds with fly fishing guide Andy Grey and his dog Stanley for a tour of stillwater fly fishing opportunities outside Oxford in England. Andy offers fly fishing lessons and guided trips for trout, grayling, pike, and carp in the Cotswold and southern regions of the United Kingdom. Rob encounters blue rainbow trout, giant invasive crayfish, a buzzer hatch, and lots of narrow, winding roads. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob meets up with fly fishing guide Andy Grey and his dog Stanley for a tour of trout and grayling opportunities outside Oxford in England. Andy offers fly fishing lessons and guided trips for trout, grayling, pike, and carp in the Cotswold and southern regions of the United Kingdom. Part 1 is a tour of a reservoir and streams with background on the history, physical geography, hatches, fishing techniques, and Rob getting scared by wild pheasants. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Rosenau is currently playing lead guitar, trumpet, and singing background vocals for Grammy Award Winning artist, TOBYMAC. He dropped by the home studio before his gig down the street to discuss faith, family, and fly fishing. As a touring musician Tim gets to see a lot of different cities and as a passionate angler he tries to catch fish in each one. Please subscribe to this podcast. Brought to you by Korkers. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ellis King joins us from Gallipolis, Ohio to discuss the most amazing thirty seconds of your life. Ellis and his crew run River Tactical Flies, tying, designing and selling some of the most effective patterns for midwestern warm and cold water species. They have come up with a single pattern for muskie that can be tied in a variety of colors. This it the most informative podcast about muskie (or musky) to date. Brought To You By Korkers Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe joins Rob live from his car after a morning of casting instruction. Joe is a fly fishing instructor in southern Florida and chases a myriad of freshwater, saltwater, and non-native species when he isn't illustrating the art of fly fishing. He has a unique approach to teaching fly fishing, has a rod series named after him, and has to deal with lots of creepy crawlies while chasing fish with his unique flies. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob set out to answer some questions about the detrimental effects of handling fish out of water. He didn't exactly find the answers he was looking for but found all sorts of other interesting information about fish 'slime'. You won't find information like this anywhere else. This may not be interesting to all listeners but it is worth your time. Please contact Rob for links to his sources. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob met Peter Stitcher at the Virginia Fly Fishing Show in January 2019. Rob and Peter are both bug geeks with backgrounds in biology. They decided to set up a podcast to geek out on bugs, discuss Peter's humanitarian work, his fishing show, bucket list hatches, and how and when to select bugs for a specific hatch in a specific location. Rob thinks Peter is THE MOST organized dude in the fly fishing industry. Hopefully they get to fish together this summer. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob and Alice sat down at The Fly Fishing Show in Edison to record Alice's story. Alice grew up in the Midwest and was educated on the East Coast before she moved out West. Alice shares her story with ways to avoid mountain lions, how to cater trips to clients expectations, and how to get started in the industry. We also learn the differences in a married couple's strike indicator habits. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob sat down with Wanda Taylor at the 2019 Fly Fishing Show in Edison NJ to listen to and share her story. Wanda Taylor has been a professional guide, fly casting instructor, and author for decades. In this episode we learn about fly fishing for marlin and how to fight a big fish if you aren't a big person. Wanda tells a story about snorkeling with whales and talks about her upcoming trip for Hawaiian tuna. This episode is brought to you by Ayoba-Yo. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vignettes. Live from The Fly Fishing Show in Edison, NJ. Rob interviews several attendees at the show from nonprofits to entrepreneurs, fly tiers, students, and travelers. Listen as he describes the new venue and how things have changed since Somerset. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

West Virginia's Joe Bragg joins Rob on this episode to break down just exactly what is a tight line nymph. When Joe isn't putting out fires he is tying flies or fishing them. They discuss all things pepperoni rolls, how to avoid friction and drag when tying flies, how to properly hold a rod, and how to fish the right flies correctly. Brought to you by FlyShack's Saber Hooks Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob interviews friends old and new during the Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival. Snow is in the forecast and no one seems to know how much is going to fall. Rob took a few breaks from tying and talking fishing to walk around and ask a few questions. Please visit Rob's social media for links to his interviewees and for images of the new Hula Girl series of flies. Rob uses the Power Air Fryer Oven. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob interviews Jess Westbrook of The Mayfly Project. This not-for profit organization builds relationships with children in foster care through fly fishing and introduce them to their local water ecosystems, with a hope that connecting them to a rewarding hobby will provide an opportunity for foster children to have fun, feel supported, and develop a meaningful connection with the outdoors. Use Promo Code SB-TMP75 at SaraBella Fishing Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob catches up with John McKinnie of McKinnie Fly Fishing Outfitters of Montana. Rob and John fished together a few years ago during the spring Potomac shad run. John learned about fly fishing on an eastern tidal river. Now its his turn to talk about where he lives and fishes. They discuss local food, water levels, driving time to local rivers, getting out in the wilderness, and a mischievous elk met on the river. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Kiley (flyskinz) recently returned from a trip to Christmas Island. Rob got called Jonathan almost as soon as he returned home. In this adrenaline filled episode we learn all about fly fishing for bonefish, trigger fish, and giant trevally. Jonathan discusses how and what he prepared for his journey which had a 50lb weight limit to his luggage. And yes, that is the other name for a tropical bird. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob met up with Salmon River steelhead guide Greg Liu on his recent trip to New York. Greg has guided clients for steelhead for several decades. In this episode we learn about salmon eggs at different stages, how to fish water at different levels, when to be on the move for fish vs. staying in one spot all day. Greg has years of experience under his wader belt and these are just a few of his words of wisdom. The Scottish grounds keeper with us met a woman on Tinder while up there. He's the one sleeping during the interview. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob hosted a group of friends on the Salmon River of New York in November 2018. Listen as they search for lake run fish up and down the river. Rob discusses the methods and techniques used to catch steelhead, camaraderie, fly tying, reading water, and how to boost your spirits with a really good shore lunch. Sponsored by Ayoba-yo.com Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob interviews "John Montana Carp". They discuss the development of the Hybrid Carp Fly, how to choose the best fly for your local carp, how to stealthily approach these wary fish, and sturgeon. Yes - you can catch sturgeon on carp flies. Sponsored by Speedwell Law Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob talks about the changing season after a rainy summer. The sights and smells of autumn, tactics for targeting different species, preparing for fall steelhed, and more. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Looper ties flies for big fish. He was in town recently and dropped in for dinner and to tie some flies. We recorded live during his tying session. In this episode you will learn some of Sam's tying tips for poppers, his favorite brand of tying scissors, and how to use an airbrush system with Copic pens. Sam says this podcast is brought to you by Dryfly Distilling. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The second in a two-part series on fly fishing Cape Cod. Rob begins to understand how the physical geography of the Cape dictates water temperatures, winds, currents, and where the fish feed. A visit to the Goose Humomck, amazing potato salad, and a bass pond in Upstate New York. Be sure to smash your barbs. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob's family visited Cape Cod, Massachusetts this summer for his mother in law's 70th birthday. This is part one of a two part travelogue documenting Rob's first time fishing the Cape and in doing he discovers there is a major learning curve to finding fish. We start at Bear's Den fly shop. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob wanted to learn more about fly fishing up on Cape Cod where his family is vacationing this summer. Rob interviews Anthony Lombardo of Bear's Den Fly Fishing Co. In this episode we learn about the Cape's location, what to bring, seasonality of bait, local patterns and so much more. Be sure to follow Anthony on Instagram. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Snowhite's visit Columbus, Ohio for the Independence Day week festivities. A road trip full of new fishing spots, bulgogi tacos, rain, craft beer discoveries, and a major lack of bourbon choices. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob interviews Capt. Chris Siess about his passion for all things fly fishing, tying, and traveling. In a single day Chris can take clients out for redfish, smallmouth bass, and brook char. Chris chooses his super power to make him a better angler and shares his recipe for a post fishing sandwich! Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob interviews Florida's Drew Chicone. We learn how to organize a fly tying room, what happens when you collide your SUP with a snook, fly tying hacks, protection from the sun and all about E6000. Please visit his site and purchase his books! Salty Fly Tying. Paddleboarding into fish, exotic species, and a whole lot more. Sponsored by Filison Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Washington DC Metro area has had a LOT of rain this year. Fishing has not been easy with constant floods. In this episode Rob breaks down the science behind how fish hear and how to adjust your fishing techniques to pursue fish in muddy water. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 203. Rob interviews Tony Friedrich. You may know Tony as the founder of Lefty Kreh's Tie Fest. Tony discusses the health of the east coast fishery with regards to The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. We learn about the history of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever, how to pull off the perfect heist, and the problems with harvesting menhaden. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode features Alex Binsted of Fletcher's Cove. Alex was born and raised within walking distance of the Potomac River in Washington, DC. Much of his youth was spent fishing at Fletcher’s Boathouse. When he’s not fishing he works as a manager at Fletcher’s Boathouse. This is an episode for all types of anglers. Brought to you by Filson Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob discusses the lackluster 2018 shad run on the Potomac River. The peak of the run didn't materialize as is should have due to several environmental factors. This is the highlight of fishing in the DC area. You should visit the Potomac in the Spring to experience this fishery. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob interviews Langdon Cook, writer, instructor, angler, and lecturer on wild foods and the outdoors. Rob invited Langdon on the podcast after reading Upstream. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Brought to you by Dry Fly Distilling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob interviews members of The Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) about Washington D.C.'s waters and the fish that swim through them with a focus on shad. DOEE is the leading authority on energy and environmental issues affecting the District of Columbia. Did you know you can catch sturgeon in Washington DC? Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Snowhite's spent a few days in Philadelphia over spring break. Rob’s wife had a list of bucket list restaurants to try. The best sandwich Rob ate might surprise you. This is not a fishing podcast. Favorite places to eat were Goldie, El Compadre, Zahav, and P&S Ravioli. Listen as Rob talks about his vacation and the observations he made while in Philly. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob gave a presentation at the Orvis store in Tysons, Virginia on March 15, 2018. This is the audio from the presentation. Everything you need to know to fly fish for shad on the Potomac River in Washington, DC. Sponsored By Speedwell Law Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is one of those episodes that every client needs to listen to before hiring a guide. Rob starts off with an interview about a fly fishing property for sale in Alberta, Canada. The second part of the podcast are some suggestions for clients on how to prep for a guided trip. All talking points are from real events. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Rob interviews exhibitors and fly tiers. Please look them up on social media. This is the last of the show season for Rob as the shad run is about to start. Shad were a hot topic at this year's show. Many thanks to the listeners that stopped by. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob has his own system for packing gear. Listen as he describes how he packs differently for road trips with and with out the family, plane trips, and a variety of excursions. The propane heater is not kept on over night in the car. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob and Matt worked together at the local Orvis store a few decades ago. They recently chatted at the Fly Fishing Show and decided to make their conversation an entire episode. Fly fishing is more than just catching fish. In this episode Rob and Matthew Lourdeau discuss all things brook trout and what inspires Matthew to write his blog Casting Across. Casting Across on Waypoint TV Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Fly Fishing Show moved from Somerset to Edison this year. Rob had some free time to walk around while tying and demonstrating his flies. Rob introduced his newest pattern, the Bass Siren. Be glad you can't smell the rotten shark eating contest. Sponsored by Speedwell Law Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob interviews Joseph Bogaard of Save Our Wild Salmon (SOS). SOS is a coalition of northwest and national conservation organizations, recreational and commercial fishing associations, clean energy and orca advocates, businesses and citizens committed to protecting and restoring abundant, self-sustaining fishable populations of salmon and steelhead to the Columbia-Snake River Basin for the benefit of people and ecosystems. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live from the 2018 Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival. Rob interviews vendors and talks about his experience at the show. Saturday was very busy with lots of listeners stopping by the booth. Many thanks to Andrew and Zach for helping out. Rob's next appearance will be a the Fly Fishing Show in Edison, NJ. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Debbie Hanson aka SheFishes2 is a fly fishing guide, educator, and blogger in Southwest Florida. Rob has a lifelong interest in fishing southern Florida and has loads of questions. Debbie is the perfect podcast guest to talk about Southwest Florida's biodiversity, getting women and children into fly fishing, and the cure for fire ant bites. Be sure to follow Debbie on social media. shefishes2.com Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 1. Rob interviews Wian van Blommestein of Ayoba-Yo about his locally made Biltong. Part 2. Rob explains what goes on behind the scenes as a fly fishing guide - prepping gear, monitoring weather, and lots more. Client's only see the tip of the iceberg. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob returns to SRNY for fall steelhead fishing. Heavy rains the week before raised the water levels by thousands of cubic feet per second. Will the water levels effect the fishing? The past two years have not been productive. The biggest salmon run in years is over. Will steelhead be in the river eating eggs? Be sure to check out Rob's blog for pictures of the trip. Brought to you by Speedwell Law. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob and Beau met up in Gainesville, Va to discuss the 2018 Virginia Fly Fishing and Wine Festival. Beau covers what you should expect at January's show. He discusses location, time, vendors, instructors, show layout and much more. Be sure to stop by Rob's booth and let him know you listen. Stock up on shad flies. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"What are you gonna do to protect trout boy?" Chris Wood is the President/Chief Executive Officer of Trout Unlimited (TU). Rob and Chris discuss all things TU from inception to current issues. They discuss mining, acid rain, dam removal, and where not to park your car when beach camping. If you are not a TU member, please consider becoming a member. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices