Dads On The Fly

Latest Episodes:

50. Searching for Smallies and asking for help. Accomplishing our goal of catching smallmouth bass on the fly. Building a fly tying studio. Getting help with being a dad. Aug 08, 2022

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In this episode:

- Building and designing a fly tying/recording studio
- Smallmouth bass fishing on the fly
- Doing all the research on how to catch a fish and still coming up broke
- Asking for help with fishing/parenting

Big shoutout to our friend Matt for getting us on the smallies. Check him out on Instagram: @wnc_on_the_fly

Mentioned in this episode:
-Pigeon River Outfitters: https://www.pigeonriveroutfittersnc.com/
-Anadromous Fly Company: https://www.aflyco.com/
-Sly Fishing Outfitters: https://slyfishingoutfitters.com/

49. A Podcasting Year In Review. Starting a podcast with no expectations, creating community, where it has brought us, and what's next for Dads On The Fly. Aug 01, 2022

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In this episode, after reviewing some recent fishing adventures, Joshua and Caleb review their first year as a podcast. They discuss:

-recent fly fishing adventures and the traveling fly box
-starting a podcast with no expectations
-their favorite episodes
-their favorite guests
-the Dads on the Fly community
-where Dads on the Fly is headed in the future
-and more

Mentioned in this episode:
-Traveling Fly Box:
-Cameron Booth: https://youtu.be/LoUO_8flPHY
-Fish Hands Franky: https://youtu.be/7pPgb9I_6yg

Pigeon River Outfitters: https://www.pigeonriveroutfittersnc.com/
Sly Fishing Outfitters: https://slyfishingoutfitters.com/

48. Interview with Jacob Rash of The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. Learning about trout from the expert, understanding NC trout regulations, how to take better care of trout in NC. Jul 25, 2022

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In this episode, Joshua and Caleb sit down with Jacob Rash of the NCWRC. Jacob is the Coldwater Research Coordinator for NC, meaning he spends most of his time thinking about and working with trout. We discuss:

-Jake's story of becoming a trout biologist
-the issues facing trout in NC
-the immaculate native North Carolina brook trout
-NC trout fishing regulations and the whys behind them
-how better understanding trout has made Jake a better fisherman
-how we can better protect trout in NC

We had a blast geeking out with Jake about trout and where they live!

Mentioned in this episode:
https://www.ncwildlife.org/
https://www.ncwildlife.org/Learning/Species/Fish/Trout/Trout-Fishing

Also Mentioned:
Sly Fishing Outfitters: https://slyfishingoutfitters.com/
Pigeon River Outfitters: https://www.pigeonriveroutfittersnc.com/

47. Interview with Jesse Males of Backwater Fly Fishing. The Story of a Fly Fishing Fanatic, Raising Boys in the Jungle, Fishing in Costa Rica, Fly Tying Professionally, Creating Award-Winning Films. Jul 18, 2022

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In this episode, Joshua and Caleb interview Jesse Males of Backwater Fly Fishing. They discuss:

-Jesse's beginnings in the fly fishing industry, leaving the normal to embrace the unknown.
-Living and starting a fly fishing guide service in Costa Rica
-Raising sons in the Costa Rican Jungle
-Starting an international guide service
-Fly Tying and the mistakes beginners make
-Creating award-winning fly fishing films
-How faith has shaped Jesse's life and all of his adventures in the fly fishing industry

Mentioned in this episode:

Jesse Males:
Instagram: @backwaterflyfishing
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BackwaterFlyFishing
Website: https://backwaterflyfishing.com/
Guide Service: https://www.506outdoors.com/
Vote for one of Jesse's films at: https://www.flyfilmfest.com/stimmies/

Also Mentioned:
Sly Fishing Outfitters: https://slyfishingoutfitters.com/
Pigeon River Outfitters: https://www.pigeonriveroutfittersnc.com/
Anadromous Fly Company: https://www.aflyco.com/

46. What really matters on a fishing trip? A 10 year old's first trip to the GSMNP and Mom takes a trip on the boat. Jul 11, 2022

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In this episode, Joshua and Caleb recap some of their most recent fly fishing adventures and interview some special people in their life. They discuss:

-What really matters on a fishing trip.
-Taking Foster (Joshua's 10-year-old son) on his first wading trip in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
-Adventures behind the vise
-Taking their mom on he first fly fishing float trip
-Battling mother nature
and much more!

Mentioned in this episode:

Sly Fishing Outfitters: https://slyfishingoutfitters.com/

Pigeon River Outfitters: https://www.pigeonriveroutfittersnc.com/

Anadromous Fly Company: https://www.aflyco.com/

45. Recapping Vacation with the Dads. Kids catching their first fish. Fly fishing and tying adventures. Intentional moments with the kids. Jun 27, 2022

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In this episode, Joshua and Caleb recap their recent family vacation with the entire Simmons clan. They discuss:

-How they vacation a little different than most people.
-Fly fishing right in the middle of a local park
-Kids catching their first fish.
-Fly fishing and tying adventures
and much more!

Mentioned in this episode:
Pigeon River Outfitters: https://www.pigeonriveroutfittersnc.com/
Anadromous Fly Company: https://www.aflyco.com/

44. Interview with Steve Haigh of The Destination Angler Podcast. The greatest fishing around North America. Fishing with kids. Starting a podcast. Connecting Fishing with Faith. Jun 20, 2022

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In this episode, Joshua and Caleb interview Steve Haigh of the Destination Angler Podcast. They cover the following topics:

- Starting a podcast.
- Fishing with kids.
- Getting started in fly fishing
- Great stories of conversations with some of the greatest anglers around the world.
- Connecting our faith with fly fishing.

Check out Steve and his podcast wherever you get your podcasts or on his website at:
-https://destinationangler.libsyn.com/

Also mentioned in this podcast, check out some of our sponsors:
-Pigeon River Outfitters: https://www.pigeonriveroutfittersnc.com/
-Anadromous Fly Company: https://www.aflyco.com/

43. How to choose the right fly. Fly tying update. Vacation plans and resting this summer. Jun 13, 2022

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In this episode, Joshua and Caleb sit down together to discuss the following:

- reviewing some of their recent adventures in some of their favorite local streams (including seeing a hellbender)
-Choosing the right fly. Our thought process behind it
-Update on Joshua's adventures behind the vise and dealing with frustrations in fly tying
-Upcoming summer vacations for the brothers and intentionally resting
-Upcoming plans for the podcast

Mentioned in this episode:

-Dads on the Fly Instagram: @Dadsonthefly
-Dads on the Fly website: https://www.dadsonthefly.com/
-Pigeon River Outfitters: https://www.pigeonriveroutfittersnc.com/
-Anadromous Fly Company: https://www.aflyco.com/
-Davidson River Outfitters: https://www.davidsonflyfishing.com/
-Fly Fishing Insider Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fly-fishing-insider-podcast-ffip/id1454468777

42. Interview with Cameron Booth of Tailwalkers Adventure Company. Journeying through professional golf and fly fishing. Resiliency on the water and in life. Jun 06, 2022

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In this episode, Joshua and Caleb interview Cameron Booth of Tailwalkers Adventure Company. Cameron grew up loving fishing and then became a professional golfer. Through his travels in golf and chasing fish along the way, he grew to love angling as much as golf. When life threw him a curveball, and he was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, he chose to fight and then found that the water has healing powers. He has now started his own fly fishing adventure company, which has taken off near Salt Lake City, Utah.

Check Cameron out at:

https://tailwalkersadventureco.com/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQEr5ubQ4Gr1pjKmITVJXhg/featured

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tailwalkersadventureco

Instagram: @tailwalkersadventureco

41. Interview with Davidson River Outfitters. Life at the fly shop, loving our local waters, blue lines, fly tying, and more. May 30, 2022

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In this episode, Joshua and Caleb interview Jason Marquardt and JEB Hall of Davidson River Outfitters. Topics in this episode include:

- Life at the fly shop
-Chasing fish in blue linesF
-Falling in love with Western NC fishing
-Fly tying
-Writing about fishing

and much more.