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62. Hunter Leavine of Captains Collective. Growing up in the outdoors. Getting sick for fly fishing. Saltwater fishing and the culture. The Captains Collective Story. When our identity is crushed. Oct 31, 2022

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In this episode, Joshua and Caleb interview Hunter Leavine, podcast host at Captains Collective, pastor, husband, and father. They discuss:

-Hunter's early beginnings in the outdoors and getting obsessed with sight fishing and fly fishing in the salt.
-The unique saltwater fly fishing culture
-How to get started fly fishing saltwater
-The Captains Collective story
-How curiosity leads to better success on the water
-Hunter's story of coming to faith in Jesus
-Struggling through a loss of identity
This was an open and honest conversation that we are so grateful to Hunter for.

Check Out The Captains Collective:
Website: https://captainscollective.com/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/captains-collective-fishing-podcast/id1448607298
Instagram: @captainscollective

Interested in the DadsOnTheFly 1st Father/Son Retreat April 28-30, 2023? Email us at: thedads@dadsonthefly.com

Check out our sponsor:
Maggie Valley Fly Shop: https://www.maggievalleyflyshop.com/

61. Interview with Peter Stitcher of Ascent Fly Fishing. Bug Biology, The Ascent Story, Family and Faith on the water. Oct 24, 2022

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In this episode, Joshua and Caleb interview Peter Stitcher of Ascent Fly Fishing. They discuss:

-life cycles of flies
-"matching the hatch"
-the story of Ascent Fly Fishing
-Peter's journey of faith and healing on the water
-and much more!

Ascent Fly Fishing
Website: https://ascentflyfishing.com/
Instagram: @ascentflyfishing

Check out our sponsor:
Maggie Valley Fly Shop: https://www.maggievalleyflyshop.com/

8. Dad Challenges - Expectations Oct 20, 2022

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In this challenge episode, Joshua and Caleb discuss our expectations for our kids. From expectations for fishing, sports, school, or whatever you do with your kids, it's important to create realistic expectations and communicate those effectively.

60. Finding Soul Rest On The River. Colorado Fly Fishing Recap. Oct 17, 2022

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In this episode, Joshua and Caleb recap some of their recent adventures, including:

-The traveling fly box
-Adventures behind the vise

-Caleb's recent trip to Colorado
-the difference between fishing in Colorado vs. WNC
-dealing with the pressure of being the most experienced angler in the group
-Finding soul rest on the river
and much more.

Mentioned in this episode:
Replenish: https://www.rplnish.org/

Check out our sponsors:
-Anadromous Fly Company: https://www.aflyco.com/
-Maggie Valley Fly Shop: https://www.maggievalleyflyshop.com/

7. Dad Challenges - Be Present Oct 13, 2022

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In this challenge episode, Joshua and Caleb discuss being present with your kids. From learning what interests they have, like soccer and playing the piano. It's important to be intentionally present with your kids.

Please send us a message at thedads@dadsonthefly.com with your experience being present with your kids.

59. Interview with Tom Rosenbauer of Orvis. The next generation of fly fishing. Teaching kids to fly fish. The future of fly fishing. And much more! Oct 10, 2022

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In this episode, Joshua and Caleb converse with Mr. Tom Rosenbauer. Tom is the chief enthusiast for fly fishing outreach and education at Orvis. Tom has been with Orvis for over 40 years. During this time, he has taught thousands of people how to fly fish through direct instruction, his books, podcasts, videos, and other writings. Tom is a true expert in the field of fly fishing, but as you will hear through this conversation, his humility leads to an obsession with continuing learning as a fly angler. In this conversation, we explore the following:

-Tom's early years in fly fishing
-Teaching kids to fly fish
-The importance of fishing buddies
-Keeping the passion alive on the river
-The next generation of fly anglers
-The future of fly fishing
-Some of Tom's favorite species and places to fish
-and so much more.

Learn more about Tom and follow along with his podcast for expert tips and tricks:
The Tom Rosenbauer Story: https://www.orvis.com/tom-rosenbauer.html
The Orvis Fly-Fishing Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-orvis-fly-fishing-podcast/id278930814
Tom's Books: https://www.amazon.com/Tom-Rosenbauer/e/B001JP1YCI
Tom's "How To" Videos: https://howtoflyfish.orvis.com/

Also mentioned in this episode:

-Anadromous Fly Company: https://www.aflyco.com/
-Maggie Valley Fly Shop: https://www.maggievalleyflyshop.com/

6. Dad Challenges - Teaching our kids something new Oct 06, 2022

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In this challenge episode, Joshua and Caleb discuss how they handle teaching their kids something new. From riding a bike to casting a fly rod, it's always a challenge when teaching your kid something new.

Please send us a message at thedads@dadsonthefly.com with your experience teaching your kids new things.

58. Interview with Bill Gammel. The essentials of fly casting. Falling in love with fly fishing through your dad. Fly fishing Texas. Finding Christ in the Outdoors. Oct 03, 2022

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In this episode, Joshua and Caleb interview Bill Gammel. We discuss:

-Falling in love with fly fishing through trips with his dad
-Fly fishing in southeast Texas
-Finding Christ in the outdoors
-Using stories to share the gospel
-Intentional time with kids in the outdoors
-Sight nymphing for trout
-The essentials of fly casting
-Mistakes most made while casting a fly rod
and much more!

Find Bill on Instagram: @billgammeloutdoors
Purchase "A Sportsman's Pursuit": https://www.amazon.com/Sportsmans-Pursuit-Finding-Friends-Outdoors/dp/1478748818
Watch "The Essentials to Fly Casting" https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsAamPhXiLq_o9rCKA-SIqaZf-RX52iQJ
Watch "Learning to Cast" https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsAamPhXiLq-tqw2toKk8iSH7aC5vB_wA

Check out our sponsors:
-Maggie Valley Fly Shop: https://www.maggievalleyflyshop.com/
-Anadromous Fly Company: https://www.aflyco.com/

5. Dad Challenges - Frustrations Sep 29, 2022

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In this challenge episode, Joshua and Caleb discuss how they handle frustrations from our kids because, let's be honest, as much as we love them, sometimes our kids can be sources of frustration.

Shoot us a message at thedads@dadsonthefly.com with how you try to best handle the frustrations your experience with your kids.

57. Interview with Ryan Gouldsbarry of Risen Fly Fishing. Starting a fly fishing company. Keeping a family involved in the midst of business. Using your giftedness for God's glory. Sep 26, 2022

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In this episode, Joshua and Caleb interview the founder of Risen Fly Fishing, Ryan Gouldsbarry. We discuss:

-Staring a fly fishing company
-making a family business about family
-Keeping a family involved
-Finding kid's strengths and supporting them
-Using God's giftedness to start a company and glorify Him

Mentioned in this episode:
Risen Fly Website: https://www.risenfly.com/ (Use promo code "dads" at checkout for a discount.)
Follow Risen on Instagram at: @risenfly

Also mentioned in this episode:
Anadromous Fly Company: https://www.aflyco.com/

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