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Fly Fishing
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Dam Removal
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Patagonia
Salmon
Conservation
David James Duncan
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Northwest Emmy
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Rafting
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Skateboarding
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Since 2009 The Flyfish Journal has been flyfishing's independent voice for culture, people, art and adventure—owned by flyfishers and produced near the water. Featuring 116 pages of global photography, profiles of icons who define the culture, national and international travel and adventure and iconic voices, flyfishing's cultural journal is published four times each year on coffee-table quality, ... more

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Riverhorse Nakadate is a writer, Patagonia Fly Fish Ambassador, filmmaker and author of "Water Lines: A Life on Marshes, Rivers, Seas, and in the Rain," published in June 2026 by Patagonia Books. A longtime contributor to The Flyfish Journal, Nakadat... more

Chris Hill is the CEO of Conservation Lands Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to defending public lands from "sell-off, extraction, and short-term profit-driven destruction." Prior to taking her role with CLF, she was the first Black wo... more

Over the course of their nearly 40-year friendship, Yvon Chouinard and Craig Mathews have had a significant influence on both the culture and activity of flyfishing. Their most recent collaboration is Pheasant Tail Simplicity, a new book coauthored w... more

Chase and Aimee Bartee began making films together when they lived in New England, publishing them under the moniker Tight Loops Fly (or simply Tight Loops, depending on where you're looking). Their full length film Big Landwon best adventure at the ... more

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Professional skateboarder who has taken up fishing after injuries in his skating career.
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Jason Rolfe
Editor of The Flyfish Journal and host of Sidechannels.

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    The Peter Heller episodes are fantastic. Keep up the good work and let’s her more from fly fishing writers!

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Kyle Schaefer
Q: Did you want to do it?
I did, but because I knew it was going to be very uncomfortable, so it was going to be like an opportunity for growth.
Kyle Schaefer
Q: What was it that has gotten you to that point where you feel like you're now, you've become effective basically in what you want to do?
Sticking with it and really knowledge being one of the biggest parts, especially in fisheries policy and fisheries management.
Dave Gravette
Q: How's the skateboarding and fishing culture intertwining?
Dave explained there is an emerging intersection between skateboarding and fishing, where both communities share a sense of thrill and adventure.
Dave Gravette
Q: What echoes your love for both skateboarding and fishing?
Dave discussed the parallels of adrenaline experienced in both sports and finding joy in the pursuit, whether it’s nailing a trick or catching a fish.
Dave Gravette
Q: How did your injury lead you to fly fishing?
Dave shareed that after multiple injuries in skateboarding, he began to search for other interests and adventure outlets, ultimately discovering fly fishing as a means to reconnect with nature.

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What is Sidechannels about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content features a diverse range of discussions centered around fly fishing, combining personal stories of individuals engaged in the sport with broader themes related to environmental activism, conservation, and cultural narratives. Noteworthy guests include authors, conservationists, and filmmakers who share their unique perspectives on the art of fly fishing, the importance of sustainability, and their conservation efforts. By intertwining humor, personal anecdotes, and passionate advocacy for the natural world, the episodes provide an engaging blend of outdoor adventure narratives and advocacy for ecological issues, appealing to both fishing enthusiasts and those interested in environmental stewardship.

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1. Anchored with April Vokey
2. Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast
3. Slide Inn Pod with Kelly Galloup
4. The Orvis Fly-Fishing Podcast
5. Troutbitten

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Sidechannels launched 2 years ago and published 21 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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