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Ep. 32: Rick Kustich on Great Lakes Steelhead Apr 28, 2016

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Rick Kustich is a fly-shop owner, guide, instructor, and the author of five fly-fishing books. Over the years, Rick has been instrumental in the midwest fly-fishing scene. In this episode of Anchored we talk about Great Lakes steelhead and what we can expect in his latest book.

This episode is sponsored by Farlex Reels.

Buy Rick's Books: Advanced Fly Fishing for Great Lakes Steelhead, Fly Fishing for Great Lakes Steelhead - An Advanced Look at an Emerging Fishery

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Ep. 31: John McMillan on Steelhead Behaviour (Part 2) Apr 15, 2016

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In this episode of Anchored, John and I continue our talk about steelhead behaviour. We discuss fish memory, sensitivity to sound, and their behavious underwater.

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Ep. 30: John McMillan on Steelhead Biology (Part 1) Mar 28, 2016

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John McMillan has devoted his entire life to the protection of the West Coast’s wild steelhead stocks. John has lead multiple conservation projects, and he’s not showing any signs of slowing down any time soon. In this episode of Anchored, I meet with John at his quiet home in Port Angeles to discuss steelhead biology, the gene pool and a bunch of other questions that I've been eager to ask him.

This episode is sponsored by J.M. Reid Bamboo Fly Rods.

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Ep. 29: Gary Borger on a River Runs Through It Mar 17, 2016

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Gary Borger has been in the industry since 1971. He’s an accomplished author, instructor, presenter and overall wealth of knowledge. In this episode of Anchored, I sit down with Gary to learn more about his history, the movie “A River Runs Through It” and advanced fly fishing techniques.

This episode is sponsored by Water Master.

Buy Gary’s Books and DVDs: Presentation, Fishing the Film (Fly Fishing – The Book Series, 1)

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Ep. 28: Tyler van der Meulen on Being the New Guy Mar 04, 2016

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Tyler van der Meulen is an incredibly talented fly-tier. Tyler left me speechless when I heard his story at a trade show in Alberta. In this episode of Anchored, I sit down with him for an inspirational conversation about overcoming obstacles.

This episode is sponsored by Lagartun.

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Ep. 27: Jerry French on The Skagit Line (Part 2) Feb 26, 2016

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In this episode of Anchored, Jerry and I continue our conversation about fishing in the Pacific Northwest. We discuss Skagit lines, Skagit casting and whether anglers should regulate their own fishing.

This episode is sponsored by Peak Fishing.

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Ep. 26: Jerry French on The Intruder Fly (Part 1) Feb 18, 2016

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Jerry French is a co-owner of Olympic Peninsula Skagit Tactics (OPST). He’s also one of the driving forces behind the popular Skagit line and intruder fly—a steelhead fly that changed freshwater fishing around the world. In this two-part episode of Anchored, I meet with Jerry at his home on Camano Island to see if I can learn more about one of the most fascinating evolutions fly fishing has ever seen.

This episode is sponsored by Peak Fishing.

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Ep. 25: Lori-Ann Murphy on Reel Women, Belize and Chasing Dreams Feb 04, 2016

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Lori-Ann Murphy started out as a trout guide in the late 1980’s before moving to live and guide in San Pedro, Belize. She founded Reel Women Fly Fishing Adventures in 1994—the first company to offer women-only fly fishing trips all over the world. In this episode of Anchored, Lori-Ann shares her story and the struggles to become situated in a different country.

This episode is sponsored by Fish On The Brain podcast.

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Ep. 24: Trey Combs on his Life, Billfish and Steelhead Jan 21, 2016

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For Pacific Northwest steelheaders, Trey Combs is a household name. Trey is a fly fishing author who's written about steelhead and offshore fly fishing. In this episode of Anchored, I meet with Trey at his home in Port Angeles, WA to learn more about the man who preserved the stories of fly fishing's pioneer.

The episode is sponsored by Peak Fishing.

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Ep. 23: Bruce Hill on Helping BC's North Jan 07, 2016

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Behind the walls of fame and glory live the men and women who are the true heroes of our natural world. In my eyes, Bruce Hill is very much one of those heroes. An activist, silent leader, respected conservationist and the father of two children who are just as active as he is, the Hills have long kept the Skeena country safe from corporations looking to assault it.

An honest man, Bruce understands the need for industry, but is currently appalled at the liquid natural gas project being proposed in northern BC—specifically on Lelu island, the Skeena’s most critical habitat for sensitive juvenile steelhead and salmon. In this episode of Anchored, Bruce educates me about some of his causes—both past and current.

This episode is dedicated to Skeena Wild, the Steelhead Society of BC, and the Skeena Watershed Conservation Coalition.

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