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Ask About Fly Fishing - Podcast

D. Roger Maves
Fly Fishing
Fly Tying
Trout
Conservation
Fishing Techniques
Rainbow Trout
Bonefish
Steelhead
Alabama
Fishing Conservation
Bristol Bay
Fly Fishing Techniques
Sockeye Salmon
Brown Trout
Cicadas
Smallmouth Bass
Salmon
Yakima River
Mouse Patterns
Bamboo Fly Rods

Fly fishers enjoy a fresh approach to learning about fly fishing. Listen to interviews with industry experts - broadcast LIVE over the Internet, recorded and made available as podcasts for an international audience.

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Latest Episodes

Steve Ramirez explores the rivers, jungles, mountains, and windswept landscapes of Central and South America featured in A Season in Patagonia. From tarpon in Mexico and peacock bass in the Amazon to the legendary trout waters of Patagonia, Steve sha... more

What is it about bonefish that inspires anglers to travel thousands of miles, endure endless flights, and return to the flats year after year? Frank Foster shares unforgettable stories, legendary guides, hard-earned lessons, and the adventures that f... more

Listen in as Greg Vinci provides an unforgettable fly fishing road trip across California as we explore the waters featured in his book, The Complete Guide to California Fly Fishing. From the rugged Southern Cascades to coastal streams and the legend... more

Smallmouth bass aren’t just aggressive they’re strategic. Jake Villwock breaks down how to consistently catch more fish by targeting all three feeding zones: topwater, mid-column, and bottom. He reveals how modern fly design—from foam bugs to articul... more

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Recent Guests

Frank Foster
Author of Bonefish Dreams, Stories, Facts and Tips from Travels to the World's Best Destinations
Author, Bonefish Dreams
Episode: Bonefish Dreams: Chasing the Grey Ghost Around the World
Greg Vinci
Author of The Complete Guide to California Fly Fishing and California Fly Fishing Reports contributor
Fly Tackle Distribution; Sierra Pacific Products; Wild River Press; California Fly Fishing Reports
Episode: A Fly Fisher’s Road Trip Across California
Jake Villwock
Industry professional with 14+ years in fly fishing; guide and author
Relentless Fly Fishing, TCO fly shop network
Episode: Topwater to Bottom: Cracking the Code on Smallmouth Bass
Matt Supinski
Fly fishing guide, outfitter, instructor, lodge owner, writer, and culinary trained chef
Gray Drake Lodge / Hollowed Waters Journal
Episode: A Fishable Feast: Fly Fishing and Eating Your Way Around the World
Rob Streeter
Award-winning outdoor writer; author of The Great Fly Fishing Road Trip
Episode: The DIY Fly Fishing Road Trip: From Tents to Airstreams
Alex Ross
Founder and head guide of Trinity Guide Company
Trinity Guide Company
Episode: Nymphing Strategies for Trinity River Steelhead: Flow, Depth, and Control
Tommy Lynch
Fly fishing guide based in Northwest Lower Michigan
Fish Whisperer
Episode: After Dark Predators: Fly Fishing with Mouse Patterns for Trophy Brown Trout
Nick Conklin
Fly Fishing Product Manager for Temple Fork Outfitters; chair of the American Fly Fishing Trade Association
Temple Fork Outfitters; American Fly Fishing Trade Association
Episode: Fly Fishing Pressured Waters
Collins Illich
Vice President of Sawgrass Rods; USCG Master Captain; guide operations in Northern Texas
Sawgrass Rods
Episode: Fly Fishing Pressured Waters

Host

Roger Maves
Host of Ask About Fly Fishing Internet Radio/Podcast; long-running facilitator of in-depth conversations with fly fishing experts.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 194 ratings
  • Great show, keep up the good work

    Awesome show, been listening for many years. I see too many podcasters give up and I just wanted to thank you for your hard work and dedication. You have made commutes, road-trips and restless nights great again. If you want to learn about flood tide carp fishing on the Colorado river, lmk. The river goes from 100cfs to 2500-4000cfs daily in my neck of the woods in Texas and all the 15-30 lb big boys go up into the flooded grass. Check me out IG @johnnyiswright

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Daddy is a daddy shark too
    United States3 years ago
  • It’s simple

    If your not listening, you’re not fishing! This is the best of the best, tune in!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sum-1-?
    United States5 years ago
  • Great show

    Love you interviews and guests fro

    All walks of fly fishing- it just never gets old!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sum-1-?
    United States5 years ago
  • Outdated

    Poor audio and painful commentary. Not the engaging modern fishing podcast the world is interested in.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mountain man85
    Canada5 years ago
  • Needs better equipment

    I have three gripes with this podcast - first and foremost, the sound quality is terrible. This would have been par for the course in 2011, but podcasting has come a long way, and it doesn’t have to sound like you’re listening in on a long distance telephone call with a bad connection anymore. Second, the interviewer is CONSTANTLY interrupting his guests (maybe due to a lag?). Over and over, the guest will be mid sentence and dropping some good info, and then they’ll get interrupted, awkward pa... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    Ifkemdj2838
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners value deep, expert-driven conversations and long-form interviews.
Guests consistently bring high-level technical and regional expertise.
Sound quality and editing quality are frequently mentioned as important for engaging audio.

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Apple Podcasts
#188
United States/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#55
Canada/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#105
Australia/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#121
Germany/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#26
Mexico/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#39
Spain/Sports/Wilderness

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Bonefish Dreams: Chasing the Grey Ghost Around the World
Q: What color of lens do you prefer for your polarized glasses?
Foster describes using amber and the newer mirrored amber option, noting that yellow lenses improve visibility on brighter days and cloudy days alike, while amber/mirrored lenses balance brightness.
A Fly Fisher’s Road Trip Across California
Q: Which fishery would you call California's crown jewel and why?
Vinci cites a balance of scenery and quality of fishery, suggesting Fall River and Hot Creek as standout examples due to their stunning landscapes, year-round fishing potential, and the technical challenges they present, with additional emphasis on the Upper Sacramento River as a historically pivotal water for fly patterns and a wide range of species.
A Fly Fisher’s Road Trip Across California
Q: What makes California such a unique destination for fly fishing compared to other trout states?
Greg Vinci explains that California offers nearly every recreational fish species across a broad climatic and geological spectrum, with a year-round potential on many waters and a mix of coastal, desert, and mountain habitats that create varied fishing experiences and challenging, technical fisheries.
Topwater to Bottom: Cracking the Code on Smallmouth Bass
Q: How do you decide which fly to start with in topwater versus subsurface scenarios?
Observations and the current conditions drive the choice; if sun is high and fish are cruising, topwater or crayfish patterns; in skinnier water or bright sun, switch to subsurface crayfish, helgramites, or nymphs to trigger bites.
Topwater to Bottom: Cracking the Code on Smallmouth Bass
Q: What tactics do you suggest for targeting smallmouth in clear and low water during the summer, including leaders and flies?
Use longer and smaller leaders, go subsurface when needed, and combine floating lines with light fluorocarbon leaders to slow the presentation and keep the fly in the fish's window longer.

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A long-form interview show focused on fly fishing, featuring industry experts, guides, authors, and researchers who share technical insights, regional guidance, and experiential stories. Episodes cover species-specific tactics, river and water conditions, gear and flies, as well as travel, conservation, and water access, often interleaved with listener questions and sponsor messages. Noteworthy is the breadth of regions discussed (from small streams to coastal flats) and the host's emphasis on deep, conversation-driven pedagogy, making it a practical resource for serious anglers and industry professionals alike.

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Recent guests on Ask About Fly Fishing include:

1. Frank Foster
2. Greg Vinci
3. Jake Villwock
4. Matt Supinski
5. Rob Streeter
6. Alex Ross
7. Tommy Lynch
8. Nick Conklin

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