Fly Fishing Consultant Podcast

Rob covers everything about the common carp (Cyprinus carpio) that he thinks you need to know to be a better carp angler. This is not a podcast on how to fish for carp. Rob researched carp myths, rumors, urban legends, and more to make this the most comprehensive podcast about carp available. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob recorded his presentation on fly fishing for Great Lakes steelhead at the October NCCTU meeting. This podcast is an introduction to fly fishing the Great Lakes for steelhead. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Sponsored by Speedwell Law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob records his techniques, methods, and thoughts on how to win the 2017 Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders Bluegill Tournament. Some live interviews on the water are followed up with the weigh in at a very confusing local bar. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Mauries sat down with Rob in the 'Theater Room' of Fly South in August. Jim covers all things fly fishing in and around Nashville, TN. they discuss the shop, local flies, trends in fly tying, local waters, fish species, hatches, hot chicken, and so much more. Be sure to stop in if you are near Nashville. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Sponsored by RisenFly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Snowhite's spent the end of their summer in Nashville, Tn. They visit lots of local eateries, a hula hoop factory, nature preserves, and some fly shops. Rob samples Hot Chicken, BBQ, and biscuits and talks about his experiences. There was a lot of brown food in Nashville. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Sponsored by RisenFly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob is a big fan of the products AND flies coming out of the Fly Skinz lab. The best way for Rob to learn more about Jonathan Kiley's creative mind was to invite him on the podcast. For more information, please visit flyskinz.com and follow on social media. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Sponsored by Risenfly (get the silicon fly box) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob sat down with Andrew Reichardt on a recent summer evening to discuss his role as the President of National Capital Chapter of Trout Unlimited (NCC-TU). Andrew discusses his goals for NCC-TU, non stocking trout in local waters, and his chapter hosting the IF4 on September 26. Andrew tells stories about his time at Sweetwater Guide School and a trip to New Zealand ! Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob's family drives to Ocean Grove to see his cousins. Its a small world. Rob can see Richard's pouch from his cousins porch. They live a few houses away. Small world. Richard Franklin and Rob sat down during a recent Saturday afternoon at the Jersey Shore. Richard reflects on his pursuit of solitude while fly fishing the great western streams of the US. They talk about modern polarization of optics, high end fly rods, fly fishing photography and more. This is the second interview with Richard Franklin. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Sponsored by FlyinTheFlats.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob discusses his collection of fly tying materials, where he procures them, how they are 'organized', the quality and consistency he looks for, and much more. The coyote mask is in the garage as Rob's wife won't allow it in the house. Sponsored by Flyin' the Flats Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Misty and Rob sat down on the back patio of Whitlow's on Wilson for a conversation about fly fishing for golden mahseer in the Jungle Book aka the Himalayan Outback. These are giant fish that may swim dozens of miles in turbulent water for food. They can only be caught with one hook model as they bend everything else. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Transformative Travel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Snowhite family spent a recent Sunday at Sapidus Farms on the Northern Neck of Virginia. We learned all about happy oysters. Mike showed them the entire process from microscopic oysters in tanks to eating size out in the Wicomico River. Worth a listen regardless if you don't eat oysters. It just might change your mind. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Sponsored by Ayoba-yo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The annual trip to Columbus, Ohio for the July 4 festivities. Rob packs the car with his families gear then packs his fishing equipment. The family heads to the midwest for a few days. Rob always tries to get out for a bit of fishing now that the grand parents are taking care of the Pixie. Rob went on the prowl for urban carp, smallmouth bass, and more. There was loads of collusion with the Russians. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Sponsored by Ayoba-Yo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Misha and Rob sat down last week to discuss his passion for fishing, what make the Letort such an amazing fishery, Peruvian chicken, a trip to New Zealand and much more. This podcast is brought to you by Ayoba-Yo. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob's reflections and observations on this year's shad run. The run started early and was interrupted by several rain events. This is Rob's favorite time of the year to be a fly fishing guide. Be sure to check out Rob's Youtube channel for shad fishing videos. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thoughts and observations from a fly fishing guide at this amazing fundraiser. Held at Rose River Farm. Veterans are paired with professional guides. There is a big dinner on Saturday and the tournament starts early Sunday morning. Please visit http://www.projecthealingwaters.org/ to donate and learn more. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Snowhite family spent a week in Montreal. They sampled all kinds of amazing foods from fresh baguettes to candies, wines, cheeses, pate, and more. Rob meets up with a guide from Quebec, gets a free haircut in a parking lot, and puts a lot of miles on the car. .05% fish talk in this episode. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob met up with Richard Franklin at the Key Bridge Marriott in Arlington, Va to hear his story. Richard has been a trout bum for years and is a wealth of information. Seriously, you will want to listen to this with no distractions. This is the most listened to podcast episode. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week Rob packed his switch rod, warm clothes, a few dozen flies, and a bottle of bourbon and headed north to pursue the elusive steelhead. Rob wanted to catch a steelhead for my 40th birthday. Temperatures will be in the single digits and night while Rob car camps. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interviews from the fly tiers. The Quantico and Fort Belvoir Programs of Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing hosted their 4th Annual Fly Tying Marathon in the main gallery of the National Museum of the Marine Corps on Saturday March 18, 2017 from 9am–5pm. Flies created at the event will be distributed to programs across the nation for use at PHWFF fly fishing events throughout the year. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the podcast that breaks down what you need to catch shad on the fly. Rob will answer all of your questions If you have not been successful in the past or if this is your first spring trying for shad. The gear you need for fly fishing for shad. Shad fishing is not technical. You don't need a specific rod or reel. The line and flies are the most important aspect of shad fishing. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

George Daniel is a fly fishing guide, author, family man, and speaker in Pennsylvania. His talent for fishing, guiding, and writing come around once in a generation. Rob wanted to learn more about what makes George such a great angler. He shares the methods he uses and how he developed them. Follow George on Instagram gdflyfish55 Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Brought to you by RisenFly.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul and Rob discuss some pertinent environmental issues and the proposed 'Pebble Mine' near Bristol Bay, Alaska. Hoping Paul and Rob can discuss all things fish on another episode. Buy his books. Produced by Jason Reif of FreeStone Media http://paulgreenberg.org | @4fishGreenberg Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some interviews and observations from The Fly Fishing Show in Somerset, NJ 2017. Rob ties flies and walks the show. Rob checks in with some regular interviewees and finds new people to chat up. This is the largest gathering of fly fishing personalities. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lance Egan is a well known name in trout fishing. He Lance tells us about competitive fly fishing, fly design (Rainbow Warrior), and the lack of traffic in Utah. You will hear about the invention of fly patterns and the gear used to tight line nymph it with. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast episode Rob sits down to interview Dan from Chagrin River Outfitters. They discuss all things fishing north east Ohio. Where and when to find fish, how to fish for them, flies and gear needed, seasonality of fish available and so much more. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob's last chance to connect to a steelhead in 2016. He failed in November on the Salmon River of New York. Will things change on Ohio's Steelhead Alley? How is the forecast going to impact the fishing? Is Rob car camping on Lake Erie? Will he find a good sandwich on his way back to Columbus? Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dirty Bill and Rob had plenty of time to chat a few weeks back on the Salmon River as the fish weren't biting. Here is a bit of a conversation we recorded. Dirty Bill aka Mike Deyo lives in Altmar, NY. The Salmon River is his neighbor. He's been fishing this river for years and here is some of his pertinent information. dirtybillsguidesvc.com Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2016 Salmon River New York trip has come and gone. Will it be the last trip up there for the year? It was not the trip I was expecting. At least I overcame the milestone of having never cooked bacon. This podcast is brought to you by Olympic Peninsula Skagit Tactics. Please visit www.opskagit.com for more information. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob has been compiling this list of places to fish and species to catch since he was four years old. Forgot to mention topwater flies for bass over lilypads. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob sat down with Art Noglak, fishing manager at Orvis Tysons to discuss the gear you need to safely and successfully fish for steelhead. We go over how to choose gear on a budget vs splurging for the expensive stuff. Art wants you to fish a seven weight. Giving this one a clean rating as we drop profanity in the last 5 min. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I was invited to give a talk at Potomac-Patuxent Chapter of Trout Unlimited on September 21, 2016. Here is the audio. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob sat down with neighbor Max to hear about his summer adventures. We hear about trout in Utah, glaciers in Wisconsin, and cod in Iceland. I also learned about the Takis snack but that was off mic. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

End of 2016 summer trip to Colorado. Fishing with friends, lots of fishing, huge fish on tiny flies, craft beer, family fun. Follow Justin on IG @j_schiavone Don't stand in one spot and nymph all day!!! It doesn't matter what streamer you fish for trout as long as it is the Snowhite Bacon Fly. This is Rob's last trip to the condo. Brought to you by Douglas Outdoors. http://douglasoutdoors.com/ Produced by Jason Reif of http://freestone-media.com/ Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob's StealthCraft ATB needed some TLC and some modifications to the trailer. He denied to drive to Baldwin Michigan to the StealthCraft Boats HQ, met some PHWFF folks, and stopped in at bunch of fly shops. Rob fishes the Pere Marquette. Rob drove up on a Thursday morning and returned Friday night. This is a summer road trip story. This podcast is brought to you by douglasoutdoors.com Please visit stealthcraftboats.com to build your next drift boat. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Demalderis (Capt. Joe D) checks in from the Golden Arches. He and Rob discuss all things Delaware River. Please visit Joe at @CaptJoeD on Twitter, look for him on Facebook, and on the river. Brought to you by Ayoba-Yo. Traditional South African dried meats and sausages. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First of the summer road trips. Rob takes his microphone with him on this adventure. Rob get assaulted by someones gran in Central Park, sees a Broadway play, records an intro to New York Public Radio, eats a lot of awesome food, sight casts to carp, and does a lot of walking. Then Rob and his family head to Ohio. Brought to you by Ayoba-Yo (Ayoba-yo.com) Traditional South African dried meats. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This podcast is brought to you by Douglas Outdoors David McKenna has a passion for flats fishing, and steelhead fishing, and Jersey Shore fishing, and freshwater, etc. You get it. He is a fishy dude (you should see the flies he ties). He also happens to work for Douglas Outdoors. Sit back and learn what you need for stalking bonefish, triggerfish, sharks, and permit on the flats. From flats fishing we go into the Douglas Outdoors line of fly rods. You'll want to get your hands on one ASAP. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A compiled list of common one liners, phrases, and sayings Rob uses on a regular basis. Some of these are from Rob's memory, some are from notes he took when with Lefty Kreh. If you fish with Rob you'll hear him tell stories and one liners. This podcast is brought to you by Ayoba-Yo. A Northern Virginia small business making authentic South African Biltong, Droëwors, and Boerewors. https://www.ayoba-yo.com/ Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 3 of 3 from Rose River Farm. Rob's time with Lefty Kreh. You will laugh, you will cry, you will be inspired. Please share with non-anglers. There are some sensitive topics in this podcast that are not suitable for young listeners. Some profanity too. The 10th Annual 2-Fly Tournament at beautiful Rose River Farms to support Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing was held April 30 & May 1, 2016. The fun kiced off with dinner under the stars (and clouds) Saturday night, featuring keynote speaker Tom Brokaw, a silent auction, and more. Sunday sees fly fishing tournament action - where PHWFF participants from around the country compete, guided by industry professionals. Rob is often asked about his favorite podcast episodes. Sitting down with Lefty for an hour and staring into his blue eyes was one of the highlights of this entire project. www.phwff.org to donate. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 2 of 3 from Rose River Farm. Interviews. Tom Brokaw steals Rob's beer. You will laugh, you will cry, you will be inspired. Please share with non-anglers. There are some sensitive topics in this podcast that are not suitable for young listeners. Some profanity too. The 10th Annual 2-Fly Tournament at beautiful Rose River Farms to support Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing was held April 30 & May 1, 2016. The fun kiced off with dinner under the stars (and clouds) Saturday night, featuring keynote speaker Tom Brokaw, a silent auction, and more. Sunday sees fly fishing tournament action - where PHWFF participants from around the country compete, guided by industry professionals. www.phwff.org to donate. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 1 of 3 from Rose River Farm. Interviews. You will laugh, you will cry, you will be inspired. Please share with non-anglers. There are some sensitive topics in this podcast that are not suitable for young listeners. Some profanity too. The 10th Annual 2-Fly Tournament at beautiful Rose River Farms to support Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing was held April 30 & May 1, 2016. The fun kiced off with dinner under the stars (and clouds) Saturday night, featuring keynote speaker Tom Brokaw, a silent auction, and more. Sunday sees fly fishing tournament action - where PHWFF participants from around the country compete, guided by industry professionals. www.phwff.org to donate. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Editors note: the ornithologist killed in the plane crash in 1993 was Theodore A. Parker. Alwyn Gentry was the noted botanist killed in the same crash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

These are Rob's consolidated notes on the smallmouth bass that he feels are pertinent to the angler. This is science, not opinion. Lots of info here, which turns into a why you should not purposely target male smallies while they are spawning and nesting. There is everything you wanted to know about sallies and everything you didn't know about smallies in this episode. Rob's 5 year old daughter cut off her friend's hair during research for this episode. Don't blame him. Hair grows back. Look for rocks in the water. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inside the 2016 Fly Fishing & Wine Festival. There is a 27 minute audio of Rob tying flies with instruction (Reaper and Gutless Frog). Rob sits at a booth next to Sam Looper - his flies are the size of a macaw parrot. These are the stories of attendees and exhibitors in the only open container fly fishing show out there. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob and his family head down to Asheville, NC for spring break. The pixie is feeling under the weather and the drive takes longer than expected. This episode is about fly fishing on a vacation with a family that does not fish. Rob sneaks out to get some fishing and eating in while the wife takes care of the kid at the hotel. When Rob gets back from fishing the wife goes out and he watches the sick kid. The original podcast was lost somewhere along a mountain stream. Here is Rob's story. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From creating pottery and catching world record fish on the fly, global travel, being an Able Women and so much more. We have a lot going on in this podcast. Rob hopes you enjoy his conversation with Meredith McCord. Meredith tells stories about meeting Huey Lewis and being asked to join a television show. She talks about her fishy childhood, her dad, chasing world records, and teaching women about fly fishing and bonding. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The last of the Fly Fishing Shows for the season. Rob stays in an AirBnB with a professional field hockey referee. Rob walks around during slow traffic times and speaks with other show exhibitors and tiers. If you didn't make it to this show, here is what you missed. Always one of the most fun shows of the year. This is in a small venue which allows exhibitors and attendees to hang out and chat a bit longer. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Adams and Rob discuss current initiatives of Bonefish Tarpon Trust. We learn about Dr. Adams and how this non for profit began. One of the major issues right now is water quality around Florida. Dr. Adams talks about initiatives and the current Lake Okeechobee environmental disasters. We learn where some of these fish migrate and the flies used to catch them. Dr. Adams is the leading authority on these fishes. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob has spent the past 17 springs trying to figure out the absolute BEST fly for fly fishing for shad. Take a listen to what he casts and why. In this episode you will learn about fly and hook size, body material colors, anatomy of a basic shad fly, and all about the Snowhite Damsel. The damsel seems to be the most effective fly for shad that Rob has ever come across. All flies can be purchased through Rob's website. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inside the 2016 Fly Fishing Show from Somerset, Nj Rob ties flies half the time and the other half is finding interesting people to record. Listen as Rob spends a long weekend in New Jersey at the worlds largest fly fishing show. He sits down with friends, legends, volunteers, and more. This is one of the most fun weekends of the year. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob don't eat fish, however if you do this might be the most delicious podcast yet. If you have the IOS scratch and sniff app be sure to scratch the thumbnail. Jason talks about the different fishes that people eat and their preparation for the table. Hope to see some of y'all at Somerset next weekend. Produced by Jason Reif Support This Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices