Dads On The Fly

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123. Failing forward in the creative process and fishing with Dylan Bo Carlile of Carlile Fly & Fowl. Jan 22, 2024

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In this episode, we speak with Dyaln Bo Carlile of Carlile Fly & Fowl. Dylan is a young father and has been fishing his whole life, but really began fly fishing about 10 years ago. He's been a listener to Dads on the Fly since the beginning. Recently, he began documenting his adventures and teaching others about fly fishing and his other passion, bird hunting, via YouTube. He is a north Georgia native and a dry fly fanatic. Here more about his story on this week's episode.

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CarlileFlynFowl

Instagram: instagram.com/carlileflynfowl

TikTok: tiktok.com/@carlileflynfowl

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122. An experienced white water kayaker learns to fly fish. Lessons from the river with Pastor Heath Davis. Jan 15, 2024

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In this episode, Joshua and Caleb are joined by Pastor Heath Davis of Pinnacle Church in Canton, NC. Local to western North Carolina, Heath grew up fishing with his family in some of our favorite streams. Before entering the ministry, Heath served ten years in the U.S. Military as a Marine. After service in the Marines, he braved public education and taught at Canton Middle School. Now, he serves as the Lead Pastor of Pinnacle Church which he planted in 2006. Heath fell in love with the river at an early age, but after his time in the marines and moving back to the mountains of North Carolina he pursued that love as a white water kayaker. It wasn't until a recent trip to Montana and catching fish on the Bighorn River that he became "hooked" on trout on the fly.

In this conversation we discuss the connections between white water kayaking and fly fishing, we're reminded of some of the early frustrations of new anglers, and we hear one of the wildest stories of learning you're a father.

Hear more about Heath and some of his lessons from the river: https://pinnacle.church/media/qctdk27/lessons-from-the-river-part-1-kayaking

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121. Capt. Kyle Schaefer on building a premier lodge in the Bahamas with his family. Jan 08, 2024

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In this episode, the dads talk with Kyle Schaefer of Soul Fly Lodge in the Berry Islands of the Bahamas. Kyle started Soul Fly Outfitters in the Northeast helping clients chase stripers and teaching all about conservation while doing it. After several seasons of that he and his wife desired something new and that led them to starting a premier fly fishing saltwater lodge. Located in the Berry Islands, a premier place to chase bonefish and permit on the flats as well as many other species, Kyle and his family have built a special place devoted not only to creating a great fishing experience, but also to making a difference in the local community. We take a deep dive into Kyle's story of fishing, entrepreneurship, and his family.

Learn more about Kyle and Soul Fly online:

https://www.soulflylodge.com/

https://www.soulflyoutfitters.com/

https://www.instagram.com/soulflylodge/

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120. Creating the sharpest fly tying tools with Herb Theodore of Anadromous Fly Company Dec 18, 2023

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In this episode, Joshua and Caleb chat with a long time friend of the podcast, Herb Theodore of Anadromous Fly Company. Herb has been fishing as long as he can remember and started fly fishing as a teenager. He was fortunate enough to grow up with a creek in his back yard which led him to chase trout from an early age. He is a native Michigander and loves chasing Lake Michigan run salmon and steelhead. Herb tells us the story of growing up fly fishing and now running the fly tying tool brand Anadromous Fly Company. Herb shares what he loves about fly fishing, running a tying tools company, and using it to support the next generation.

Learn more about Anadromous Fly Company and check out some of these amazing tying tools: https://www.aflyco.com/ or follow them on Instagram: @anadromousflycompany

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119. Flashback Episode: What is your why? Reflecting on why we do a podcast and why we fly fish. Dec 11, 2023

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As we approach the end of the year, it is often a time of reflection. Part of that, we think, needs to be examining why we do what we do. In this flashback episode from a couple of years ago, Joshua and Caleb try to define their whys. Looking at why you do what you do leads to evaluating whether your efforts are truly worth it. We look at why we fish, why we do a podcast, why we bought a boat, and why we make the decisions we do as parents. Hopefully, this episode will inspire you to reflect on your whys.

118. Fishing high water in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. A Learning Experience. Dec 04, 2023

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In this episode, Joshua and Caleb have a conversation about fly fishing after a big rain in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. They discuss some tips that helped them find success and some things they learned along the way.

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117. Smallmouth on the Fly in Indiana with Chad Miller of Sugar Creek Anglers. Nov 27, 2023

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In this episode, Joshua and Caleb talk with Chad Miller of Sugar Creek Anglers. Chad has been fly fishing since he was 10 years old and has spent most of that time chasing smallmouth on the rivers of his childhood in Indiana. Chad has a vast array of knowledge about smallmouth, their behavior, diets, and ways to catch these wonderful fish. Chad also has a strong faith that has been instrumental in the way that he has raised his children and interacted with people on the water. Learn more about his story in this week's conversation.

Check out Chad online:

https://sugar-creek-anglers.business.site/

Instagram: @chadmillerflyfishing

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116. Smallmouth obsession and the benefits of fly fishing with Albert White. Nov 20, 2023

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In this episode, Joshua and Caleb have a conversation with Al White. We met Al via Instagram and became enthralled with his ability to catch trophy smallmouth. After also learning he's a father and that we share many other similar interests it was a conversation we knew we needed to have. In this episode we discuss:

Al's beginnings in fly fishing
Obsession with smallmouth bass
the benefits of fly fishing to our mental health and more
Wading strategies when fly fishing for smallmouth
Indiana and the sugar creek watershed
Family time
and much more

Check out some of Al's epic smallmouth on instagram: @al_white_70

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Conversations from the Forks of the River Fly Fishing Festival. Part 2 Nov 13, 2023

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In this episode, we're on location at Deerwoode Reserve in Brevard, NC, for the Forks of the River Fly Fishing Festival. We got to chat with several guests about some of their products and events special to the fly fishing community.

We chat with Dionne Hodgson of Deerwoode Reserve in Brevard, NC. Deerwoode Reserve was our host for the weekend, and we learn more about this amazing property in western NC. Learn more about Deerwoode Reserve online: https://deerwoode.com/

We learn about a new type of drift boat with Brownie Liles of Blue Ridge Boat Works. Brownie saw the idea for a new type of drift boat for Western North Carolina and East Tennessee rivers. He ran with it and started his own business with his son. Find out more about Brownie and these boats at: https://www.blueridgeboatworks.com/

Next, we learn from Becca Sue Klein of Reeling in Serenity and Chattahoochee River Keepers. Becca has an incredible story of recovery, battling cancer, and using fly fishing as a means to help others. She is a part of several organizations that give back to others through the sport of fly fishing. Learn more about the organizations Becca represents:

https://chattahoochee.org/allkidsfish/

https://reelinginserenity.org/

Lastly, we learn about starting your own apparel company with Robby Carter of North Fly Apparel. Robby took a few sketches he made with his daughter that told stories from the river and turned them into phenomenal t-shirts and stickers. Find this apparel online at: https://northflyapparel.com/

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114. Conversations from the Forks of the River Fly Fishing Festival. Part 1 Nov 06, 2023

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In this episode, we're on location at Deerwoode Reserve in Brevard, NC, for the Forks of the River Fly Fishing Festival. We got the chance to chat with several guests about their areas of expertise and experience in fly fishing in Western NC and around the world.

We speak with Wanda Taylor. Wanda has been a professional guide and fly-casting instructor since the 80's. She’s been a feature angler or host in magazines, on radio, television, video computer fly fishing games, and podcasts from coast to coast. Her passion is teaching independent fly casting/fishing to women and girls, as well as pursuing fins with a fly around the world.

Find Wanda online at: https://wandataylorflyfishing.com/ on Instagram @the_souths_1st_lady_of_flyfish or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wanda.h.taylor

We then chat with the hosts of the event, Brett Meany and Hannah Myers Overgaard of Headwaters Outfitters.

Learn more about Headwaters Outfitters and their great events in Western North Carolina at: https://headwatersoutfitters.com/

Lastly, we speak with Kevin Howell of Davidson River Outfitters. Kevin has been guiding the streams of western North Carolina since the early eighties and knows most of the fish on a first-name basis. He has been managing DRO for almost 30 years and has fished all around the world. He's an incredible fly tyer with many patterns produced by some of the leading fly companies. He is also an accomplished author including his newest book on the favorite flies for the Great Smoky Mountains.

Find Davidson River Outfitters online: https://www.davidsonflyfishing.com/

Check out Kevin's newest book: https://a.co/d/c7YKrJp

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