WAYPOINTS Fly Fishing Podcast - with Jim Klug

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Episode 58 - ALEC GERBEC - Fly Fishing St. Brandons Atoll Jul 01, 2024

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On this episode of WAYPOINTS, Alec is joined by host Jim Klug to explore the intricacies of fly fishing at St. Brandon's Atoll, one of the most remote trips Yellow Dog offers. In May 2024, Yellow Dog's Alec Gerbec had the opportunity to visit St. Brandon’s Atoll, located 268 nautical miles north of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean. The trip spanned from May 7 to 17, 2024, featuring seven full days of flats fishing, with additional days allocated for travel between Mauritius and the Atoll. The week was a tremendous success, with the group landing a total of 272 bonefish and 5 permit. The average bonefish weighed around 7 pounds, and they even caught three 13-pounders.
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Episode 57 - JEFF CURRIER - Fly Fishing Bhutan - Part Two Jun 10, 2024

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In part two of two of the “Bhutan Chronicles”, Waypoints host Jim Klug follows up his part one conversation with outfitter Bryant Dunn by sitting down with legendary angler and world traveler, Jeff Currier to talk about the fishing in Bhutan, the draw of mahseer as a species, and Jeff’s take-aways from a recent river expedition in the Kingdom. Recorded live from the field – on the banks of Bhutan’s Punatsang Chu river, Jim and Jeff break down the trip and discuss the draw of the Himalayan region for anglers and adventurers. With over forty years of experience fly fishing the world, Jeff Currier has quite possibly fished more countries and caught more species on a fly rod than any person alive. He’s an active lecturer, published author, a well-known artist, and the subject of numerous films, articles and media projects. Jeff is constantly traveling and developing new techniques for catching the most exotic fish imaginable in places where even the most avid adventurers are hesitant to go. An IGFA World Record holder, Jeff has fished in over 55 countries and caught over 450 species of fish on a fly.

Episode 56 - BRYANT DUNN - Fly Fishing Bhutan - Part One Jun 03, 2024

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Jim Klug is joined by Bryant Dunn, the international director and co-owner of Himalayan Fly Fishing Adventures, an outfitting operation that has been exploring the Kingdom of Bhutan for nearly two decades. Dunn's ventures include multi-day river excursions for golden and chocolate mahseer, shorter trips for brown trout and snow trout, a new lodge project set to open in 2025, and Bhutan's only fly shop located in the capital city of Thimphu. In addition to the Bhutan operation, Bryant also owns Dunn Outfitting International, with offerings in the Himalayas, Christmas Island, and North America. Bryant has been guiding and outfitting anglers for over thirty years in some of the world's most remote and distant fisheries.
- Watch the Yellow Dog Field Report: "Expedition Bhutan"
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Episode 55 - BRYAN GREGSON & MATT KELSIC - Fly Fishing Belize - Part Two May 20, 2024

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In the second episode of this Belize podcast series, Waypoints host Jim Klug is joined once again by Yellow Dog’s Belize program director Matt Kelsic and industry veteran Bryan Gregson to discuss fly fishing throughout Belize. This episode focuses on the differences and offerings of specific fisheries and locations throughout the country, providing a tour of options and destinations from north to south. If you’re considering a first trip (or a return trip) to Belize, this two-part series is a “must-listen.”
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Episode 54 - BRYAN GREGSON & MATT KELSIC - Fly Fishing Belize – Part One May 13, 2024

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Waypoints host Jim Klug is joined by Yellow Dog’s Belize program director Matt Kelsic and industry veteran Bryan Gregson to talk all things Belize. In episode one of this two-part series on Belize, Jim and guests discuss why Belize is such a popular and important angling destination, talk travel logistics and the best ways to get to Belize, break down the species found throughout the country, review relevant and effective gear and equipment, talk favorite flies, and discuss lodge packages and all-inclusive options versus DIY scenarios. Klug literally wrote the book on Belize (Fly Fishing Belize in 2014), and in his discussions with Kelsic and Gregson (two anglers who truly know the ins-and-outs of this amazing Caribbean country), goes deep on details to help with planning and researching future trips.
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Episode 53 - BRENDEN STUCKY & R.J. HOSKING - Private Water vs. Public Access, and a Discussion with the Founders of Rare Waters Oct 16, 2023

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Stream access rights and regulations in the United States vary throughout the country, and depending on where exactly you’re fishing, the laws dealing with how you can enter a riverbed or step into the water can be wildly different. The subject is a complicated one, and with a growing number of anglers and a continued increase in the popularity of fishing, the stream access issue has dramatically heated up over the past several years. In the midst of the continuing and heated battle for public access and fishing rights throughout the US, a company called Rare Waters is offering what they believe is a unique option to diversify angler access. With the Rare Waters model, individual anglers can secure river access to private property through an “Air-BNB-like” pay-to-play platform. They’ve created a network with property owners – primarily and initially in the US West – who are willing – for a fee – to grant access to anglers looking for both solitude and exclusive access. And while Rare Waters is not buying up properties and converting public waters into private waters, a lot of anglers nonetheless have very strong opinions on public access and the pay-to-access scenarios. In this episode, Waypoints host Jim Klug is joined by RJ Hosking and Brendan Stucky of Rare Waters for a discussion about stream access, private property rights, the history of private “fishing clubs,” and the effects of increased angling pressure on our rivers and streams.
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Episode 52 - THOMAS SOBIRK – Fly Fishing in Greenland Sep 18, 2023

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At more than 850,000 square miles in size with a total population of less than 57,000 people, Greenland is the world’s largest island. While more than 80% of the country is covered with ice on a year-round basis, the summer months for the coastal areas bring ice-free arctic tundra, crystal-clear conditions on freestone rivers, and incredible numbers of sea-run Arctic Char. This episode of Waypoints – recorded on location in Greenland during a recent ten day trip – focuses on two different locations and operations: Camp North on the Eqalugsugssuit River, and Erfalik Lodge on the Erfalik River. Waypoints host Jim Klug talks with Thomas Sobirk – the founder of Fly Fish Greenland – about fishing for sea-run char, the characteristics of the rivers, seasons in Greenland, flies and equipment, travel logistics, landscapes, the history of the operation, and more. This is one of the most exciting new options in the entire world of adventure and destination angling – ideal for those that love remote locations, rugged landscapes, and rivers that are totally and completely off the grid.
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- Visit our Greenland page
- WAYPOINTS is brought to you by our friends at Fishpond. Visit the Fishpond website to look at some of the gear we never leave home without. As a special offer for WAYPOINTS listeners, enter the code “WAYPOINTS,” all upper case, at checkout when you spend 40 dollars or more, and receive a free River Rat koozie while supplies last. When you take the road less traveled, make sure you travel with Fishpond.

Episode 51 - JACK PORTER – Comparing Argentina and Chile: How to Choose the Best Options for a South American Fishing Trip Sep 04, 2023

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There’s no question that Patagonia is one of the premier freshwater fly fishing destinations in the world – a dynamic, one-of-a-kind region in South America that is home to dozens of world-class lodges, experienced and professional guides, and more rivers, streams, and lakes than can possibly be fished in a lifetime. The options and choices are both plentiful and varied, however, which is why deciding exactly where, when, and how to fish Patagonia can at times be confusing. This is especially true when initially choosing between Chile and Argentina. To discuss the many differences between the two countries – and to talk Patagonia in general – we’re joined on this episode by Jack Porter, Yellow Dog Flyfishing’s Program Director for South America. Jack has lived in Argentina, worked at several lodges in Patagonia, and – during his time at Yellow Dog – assisted thousands of anglers with planning trips to one of the most incredible fly fishing regions on the planet.
- View all podcast episodes by going to the WAYPOINTS podcast page
- Visit our Argentina and Chile pages
- WAYPOINTS is brought to you by our friends at Fishpond. Visit the Fishpond website to look at some of the gear we never leave home without. As a special offer for WAYPOINTS listeners, enter the code “WAYPOINTS,” all upper case, at checkout when you spend 40 dollars or more, and receive a free River Rat koozie while supplies last. When you take the road less traveled, make sure you travel with Fishpond.

Episode 50 - WADE FELLIN & GUY ALSENTZER – Disappearing Wild Trout Populations in Southwest Montana: What the Hell is Going on in Big Sky Country? Aug 28, 2023

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In the spring of 2023, Montana’s media started to highlight the fact that wild trout populations in Montana’s Jefferson Basin – an area that includes the world-famous Big Hole, Ruby, Beaverhead and Jefferson Rivers – were in severe distress. Legendary for cold-water fisheries that have historically supported an abundance of wild trout, the rivers in Southwest Montana are currently experiencing what some are calling a population-level collapse. Is it too late to save Southwest Montana’s wild fish numbers and fix are rivers, or is there still hope for the near future when it comes to our fisheries resources? That is the question that needs to be asked and answered. SAVE WILD TROUT is an organization that was launched to address this very crisis: a coalition of anglers, river advocates, concerned citizens, businesses, guides, and outfitters that have come together with the focused mission of protecting wild trout for the benefit of all. In this episode of Waypoints, Jim is joined by two founding members of SAVE WILD TROUT: Guy Alsentzer and Wade Fellin – two individuals who know a thing or two about the rivers of Southwest Montana. Guy is the Executive Director and Founder of Upper Missouri Waterkeeper, and Wade is a guide, lodge owner and outfitter on the Big Hole River.
- View all podcast episodes by going to the WAYPOINTS podcast page
- WAYPOINTS is brought to you by our friends at Fishpond. Visit the Fishpond website to look at some of the gear we never leave home without. As a special offer for WAYPOINTS listeners, enter the code “WAYPOINTS,” all upper case, at checkout when you spend 40 dollars or more, and receive a free River Rat koozie while supplies last. When you take the road less traveled, make sure you travel with Fishpond.

Episode 49 - MIKE TAYLOE - Real-Life Emergency Medical Situations From the Field and Take-Aways on Dealing with Unexpected Accidents Aug 21, 2023

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Mike Tayloe is the co-owner and Director of Operations of Finns West, an outdoor company that provides Wilderness First Aid courses and Emergency Action Plan development for fishing lodges, outfitters and guides. Tayloe has combined his profession as a paramedic with his extensive background as a professional international fly fishing guide to create a much-needed, oft-overlooked service for the travel industry. Tayloe joined us on an early episode of WAYPOINTS (Episode 2), and he’s back in Episode 49 to discuss how we – as traveling anglers – can better prepare for emergency medical situations and avoid accidents and emergencies when traveling. He’s going to share a number of real-life emergency events to analyze what went right or wrong, talk about key pieces of medical gear to bring along when traveling, discuss what to do when the unexpected occurs, and define the importance of having a medical and evac plan when traveling off the grid or to distant waters.
- View all podcast episodes by going to the WAYPOINTS podcast page
- WAYPOINTS is brought to you by our friends at Fishpond. Visit the Fishpond website to look at some of the gear we never leave home without. As a special offer for WAYPOINTS listeners, enter the code “WAYPOINTS,” all upper case, at checkout when you spend 40 dollars or more, and receive a free River Rat koozie while supplies last. When you take the road less traveled, make sure you travel with Fishpond.

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