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Fly Fishing Consultant Podcast started off as a classroom based educational show about fly fishing. Each episode will cover a different aspect of fly fishing from entomology, hydrology, ichthyology, rods, reels, gear, fly tying, cold weather layering, fishing around Washington D.C. and more. The podcast quality gets better as Producer Jason of Freestone Media joins the team. Please visit Rob's website www.robsnowhite.com for more information and to book your guided trip.

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Fly Fishing Consultant Podcast started off as a classroom based educational show about fly fishing. Each episode will cover a different aspect of fly fishing from entomology, hydrology, ichthyology, rods, reels, gear, fly tying, cold weather layering, fishing around Washington D.C. and more. The podcast quality gets better as Producer Jason of Freestone Media joins the team. Please visit Rob's website www.robsnowhite.com for more information and to book your guided trip.

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English


Episodes

298 |Phil Monahan's Writing & Fishing Career

3/10/2021
Phil Monahan is the man behind the Orvis Curtain. I'm not talking about the Insulated Curtains (he isn't hiding behind a curtain during the interview. He also didn't invent this curtain) but the metaphorical curtain of Orvis's online fly fishing content. Phil finally gets his own episode to tell his story after several interviews at The Fly Fishing Show. This episode starts and ends with crazy stories from Alaska. Produced by Jason Reif Brought To You By SoloStove

Duration:01:16:55

297 | Lindsay Agness

2/25/2021
This episode is full of stories of fishing, giving back, and teaching others to fly fish. Lindsay Agness is the Vice President for Diversity Initiative for New York State Trout Unlimited and a part-time fly-fishing guide. Additionally, Lindsay and her husband Dave run a fly fishing school for wounded veterans. Additionally, Lindsay volunteers and teaches for Casting for Recovery. She is a pioneer in recruiting more women to pick up a fly rod. Lindsay Agness Produced by Jason Reif Brought...

Duration:01:13:37

296 | Russia With Justin Miller | Kola Peninsula & Kamchatka

2/18/2021
Justin Miller has traveled the globe guiding and learning the The Fly Shop’s international destinations. He has guided the Kamchatka Peninsula every season since 2008, fishing the world with a spey rod, for every sea run fish he can find. Justin joins Rob to tell stories about fishing in Russia, salmon, steelhead, vodka, 'meat' and potatoes and what you should bring for your Russian guides. Produced by Jason Reif Brought to you by Sea Run Cases The Fly Shop Justin's contact...

Duration:01:13:40

295 | Gangler's North Seal River Lodge

1/29/2021
Ken Gangler owns and operates Gangler's North Seal River Lodge in northern Manitoba. In this episode we learn about this fly in fishery and ecotourism operation below Canada’s Arctic Circle and the Canadian Grand Slam. Opportunities for northern pike, walleye, lake trout, and grayling are all around. Learn about the fishery, the differences in techniques for each species, and what makes fishing this ecosystem so unique. Don’t forget to wear sunscreen. Produced by Freestone...

Duration:01:01:23

294 | Very Big Fish With Chris Campo

1/22/2021
Chris Campo catches BIG fish in and around Washington D.C. and we are going to learn how he does it. Chris Campo is a Virginia Commonwealth University graduate with a major in environmental studies with a minor in biology. He is a District angling ambassador, and a Fish and Wildlife Biologist for the Fisheries and Wildlife Division in Department of Energy & Environment for Washington DC. Chris stopped by the back porch for a conversation about who he is and how he catches big fish in local...

Duration:01:17:59

293 | Less Is More With Justin Schiavone

1/14/2021
The first episode of 2021 takes us to Colorado. We catch up with Justin Schiavone at the base of Pikes Peak. Justin an accomplished angler that has simplified his fly fishing equipment after several years in Colorado. You will hear about the select few fly patterns chosen and the rods used to throw them. Justin talks about his new passion for old automatic reels and his thoughts on crowded streams. RIP Ocelot cat. Produced by Jason Reif of Freestone Prouctions Links and notes from this...

Duration:01:33:22

292 | That Episode Of 'The Crown' With Dominic Witherow

12/29/2020
Dominic Witherow was irked by the gauche portrayal of fly fishing in the season opener of The Crown. He wrote a letter to the paper stating his opinions as an angler and royalist with regards to the inaccuracies of fly fishing in such a detail oriented program. The story went viral. Rob tracked Dominic down and arranged for a brief discussion on English fly fishing, pub culture, the Royal Family, and bottomless fizzy drinks. Thomas Turner provided the fishing equipment used in this episode...

Duration:00:47:22

291 | Spring Creeks & Trout In Penn's Woods

12/18/2020
Rob recounts his day in search of trout in Pennsylvania. He recently re-read Howell Rainen's Fly Fishing Through A Midlife Crisis and was inspired to spend more time in search trout. The day starts off on the historic Falling Springs, shore lunch on the Letort, and ends on the Yellow Breeches. These are streams Rob and his fishing buddy Tom fished in their youth of decades past. Video and images from the road trip are here. Produced by Producer Jason TCO Shop Frank's Instagram The Guys On...

Duration:00:46:37

290 | Iceland With Kristján Páll Rafnsson

12/10/2020
Rob calls up Iceland's Kristján Páll Rafnsson in this episode. First we catch up with Luke and Dan somewhere along the gulf coast. Kristján started off camping and fishing as a kid and is now the chief executive officer at Fishpartner. He explains why this bucket list destination boasts twenty pound trout and canyon dwelling salmon. In a land of wild fish there is always a new place to discover which is why you don't encounter too many Icelanders on your local stream. Produced by Jason...

Duration:01:18:31

290 | End Of Year Gear Guide | Rob's Favorite Things 2020

12/4/2020
Thankfully the year 2020 is almost over. Things got off to a wobbly start with a global pandemic and a late start to the shad run are ending not much differently. The season started late but was surprisingly busy and is now winding down. Rob curated a list of the things he relies on when fishing for fun or guiding and teaching. Oprah isn't the only one with a list of favorite things. You may find some gift ideas. Contact Rob if you have questions about anything mentioned in this...

Duration:00:55:03

289 | Joseph Evans' IdaFly

11/27/2020
College student Joseph Evans lives to fly fish. He wants to live a life of traveling, fishing, and filming. Joseph attends the University of Montana and works for Henry's Fork Angler during the summer. This episode is full of stories of fishing western rivers and stillwaters from someone that has the fishing stories of an old timer despite his young age. Joseph uses a variety of modern media to share his adventures on IdaFly. Shop Solo Stove Black Friday Deals Produced by Jason Reif Deede...

Duration:01:21:15

288 | Redfish | A Life History

11/10/2020
Redfish, red drum, channel bass, or bull red. These are some of the names given to this fish depending on where you live. You will learn everything you need to know about redfish except how to catch them. Rob covers everything about these fish from new vocabulary terms, taxonomic classification, physical description, geographic distribution, feeding, and reproduction. This is the most comprehensive podcast on this species. Please contact Rob for sources. Brought to you by Traeger...

Duration:01:04:12

287 | Mark Hopley's Fly Fishing 97 Podcast

10/29/2020
Rob was a recent guest on Mark Hopley's Fly Fishing 97 Podcast. Now it is Mark's turn in the hot seat. He describes how his earlier life in radio influenced him to start his own podcast. We learn how the geography of British Columbia influences his fishing and what is needed to fish the surrounding still waters. This episode is brought to you by Solo Stove Produced by Jason Reif

Duration:01:34:03

286 | The NYMPH Podcast With Art Noglak

10/19/2020
The latest interview with Art Noglak is all about nymphs. Art considers the fly the least important part of nymph fishing for trout. First we catch up with Luke and Dan on their #FishAllFifty road trip and then the big interview. Art discusses his favorite patterns to fish, what goes into tying nymphs, and how and where to fish them. Lots of information in this episode. Just fish a Pat's Rubber Legs. Brought to you by Solo Stove - Your Next Fire Pit Produced by Jason Reif.

Duration:01:44:34

285 | Matt Smythe Describes Alaska

10/7/2020
Matt Smythe is a fascinating individual. A veteran, father, poet, hunter, angler, and ski bum. Writer's choose their words carefully whether spoken penned with ink on paper. Rob chose Matt to tell us in his own words why Alaska is such an important place. Listen as Matt describes the woods, bears, and vast landscapes from his his second trip to the 49th state. What exactly is Grayling Baseball? Listeners will also hear from Kayla Roys about the current status of the roadless rules in the...

Duration:01:06:36

283 | Grayling | A Life History

9/30/2020
Rob continues his series of life histories of game fish. This iteration is all about grayling Thymallus thymallus and arctic grayling Thymallus arcticus. You will learn about grayling taxonomy, history, physical description, geographic distribution, diet, reproduction, economic importance, and how we are continuing to destroy their environment. This is the most compressive grayling podcast available. Produced by Jason Reif Grayling Society

Duration:00:56:24

282 | Luke & Dan's Gap Year Fishing Across America

9/24/2020
Luke Konson and Daniel Balserak were unable to attend their first year of college due to the Covid pandemic. They are taking a gap year to catch the state fish of every state in the country in lieu of lectures and football games. Luke and Dan decided to spend the next year living out of a mini van while on an epic road trip. Rob catches up with the guys while they spend the night in Niagra, NY. Please contact them if you can do to help them in their journey. We will catch up with them in a...

Duration:00:53:32

281 | THE Terrestrial Podcast with Art Noglak

9/18/2020
Terrestrials are land based organisms that inadvertently end up in the water and are eaten by trout. This episode is dedicated to fishing terrestrial patterns to fool trout. Art Noglak continues his conversations with Rob on the podcast this week to discuss all things terrestrials. Listen as this trout bum describes one of the most effective methods to catch late season trout from western rivers to eastern streams. The must have patterns, how to tie them, where to fish them, and what gear to...

Duration:01:36:50

280 | Svend Diesel

9/10/2020
"Svend Diesel" is the nom de bobine of Erik Svendsen. For the past few years Svend Diesel has been tying flies and sharing his work on social media. His creativity, dedication, passion, and humor are on display for thousands of Instagram followers on a regular basis. Rob and Erik discuss fly fishing, fly tying, Traegering, social media, and more in this early Sunday morning conversation. Brought to you by Traeger Produced by Jason Reif Armadillo Egg Recipe #UtahGetMeTwo

Duration:01:20:12

279 | Ryan Gouldsbarry of Risen Fly

9/3/2020
Ryan Gouldsbarry owns the only independent fly shop selling its own brand of equipment. Risen Fly is based in Beaver Falls, Pa and offers a wide selection of budget friendly gear. You can purchase a rod outfit through a deposit program. Rob wanted to hear more about Ryan's story and how he started his company. We'll hear about Ryan's college nickname, where his rods are field tested, 50,000 flies in a single purchase, and regional ketchup rules. Rob suggests the target species kits for...

Duration:01:12:41