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Anchored Podcast Ep. 279: Clark “Cheech” Pierce on Innovation and Fly Fish Food

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Clark “Cheech” Pierce is a fly tyer, educator, and co-founder of Fly Fish Food, one of the most influential fly-tying brands in the industry. Know...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 278: A Beginner’s Guide to Getting Started Fly Fishing

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of Anchored is a little different. I recorded it while in steelhead camp this year, and my hope is that you’ll share it with someone i...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 277: Alberta’s Trout Trust on Protecting Fisheries and Tackling Fish Entrainment

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alberta’s Trout Trust is a grassroots group dedicated to protecting the province’s trout and fisheries. From tackling fish losses in irrigation ca...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 276: Diane Michelin on Painting, Wild Places, and Inspiration

13 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Diane Michelin is a Canadian watercolour artist whose work is deeply rooted in the spirit and subtleties of fly fishing. Born in Montreal, she now li...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 275: James Christmas on the Seychelles, South Africa, the NYAP and Giving Back

31 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

James Christmas is an accomplished fishing guide whose career has taken him from the remote flats of the Seychelles to destinations across the globe. ...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 274: In the Current with Brian Silvey

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Silvey is a legendary Oregon guide and fly designer who has guided 40 years on the Deschutes and Sandy Rivers. Known for his innovative pattern...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 273: Nick Lyons, A Century of Influence

02 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Lyons is a renowned fly fisher, author, and publisher whose influence has shaped the landscape of modern angling literature. A former professor o...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 272: Jon Gluck — An Exercise in Uncertainty

28 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jon Gluck is a celebrated writer, editor, and advocate whose two-decade journey with multiple myeloma forms the deeply personal backbone of his memoir...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 271: From the West Wing to the Riverbank: Rahm Emanuel on Fly Fishing and Public Life

14 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rahm Emanuel is an American diplomat, politician, and former White House Chief of Staff. He served as the United States Ambassador to Japan, appointed...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 270: Lines, Water, and Wilderness: A Conversation with Bob White

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bob White is a celebrated artist and former fishing guide known for his evocative fly fishing and wingshooting artwork. With a background in guiding a...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 269: Mikey Wier, From Soulfish to CalTrout

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mikey Wier is a lifelong angler, filmmaker, and conservationist based in California. Raised in the Sierra Nevada foothills, Mikey has spent decades ex...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 268: Andrew Weiner, Down by the River

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Andy Weiner is a passionate fly angler and the author of Down By the River, an award-winning children’s book that celebrates the joys of fly fishing...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 267: Jeff Currier, the Global Angler

12 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Currier is a globally renowned fly angler, artist, and educator who has caught over 450 species on the fly in more than 65 countries. Known for h...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 266: Eduardo Esquenazi on Ocean Biology and Staying Safe on the Water

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Eduardo Esquenazi is the founder of Terns, a company dedicated to merging outdoor adventure with sustainable innovation. A lifelong angler and waterma...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 265: Todd Moen on Catch Magazine

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Todd Moen is a celebrated filmmaker and angler, best known for his stunning fly-fishing cinematography. As the co-founder of Catch Magazine, Todd has ...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 264: Allen Rupp on Being Mentored by Dave Whitlock

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Allen Rupp is a seasoned fly tier with over 35 years of experience, renowned for his precision and dedication to the craft. As the founder of Fly On T...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 263: RA Beattie and Miles Nolte, Behind the Screens

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

RA Beattie is a renowned fly-fishing filmmaker, photographer, and storyteller. Founder of Beattie Outdoor Productions, he has spent over two decades c...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 262: Ross Purnell of Fly Fisherman Magazine

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ross Purnell is the Editor of Fly Fisherman magazine, a position he has held since 2009. His journey into fly fishing began at age 16 when his mother ...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 261: Jani Himanko on Fly Fishing Finland’s Troutland

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jani Himanko is a seasoned Finnish angler, guide, and writer with over 20 years in fishing tourism and the tackle industry. As the owner of Kellankos...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 260: Meko Glinton on Guiding in the Bahamas, Flats Fishing Tricks, and More

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Omeko "Meko" Glinton is a renowned Bahamian fly-fishing guide with over two decades of experience. Beginning his professional journey at the age of ei...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 259: Rick Hinderer of Rick Hinderer Knives

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rick Hinderer is a world-renowned knife maker celebrated for his innovative designs and precision craftsmanship. Starting as a firefighter and EMT, R...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 258: Ted Upton on Being Cheeky — A Closer Look at Fly Reels

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ted Upton is the founder and CEO of Cheeky Fishing, a brand known for its high-performance fly reels and commitment to innovation in the angling indus...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 257: Eeland Stribling — The Fly-Fishing Biologist and Comedian

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Eeland Stribling is an avid angler, conservationist, and stand-up comedian based in Colorado. As a biologist, he works to promote environmental stewar...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 256: Pete Tyjas from Fly Culture Magazine

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pete Tyjas is a passionate fly fisher, writer, and editor based in Devon, England. Founder of Fly Culture Magazine, Pete has built a reputation for hi...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 255: Kathy Ruddick on Trailblazing, Owning BC’s Biggest Fly Shop, Invisibility and More

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kathy Ruddick is a world-renowned angler with decades of experience spanning fishing, teaching, retail, and media. Even before global travel was popul...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 254: Tom Rosenbauer on Being the Man Behind the Orvis Podcast

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Rosenbauer is a renowned figure in the fly fishing world, celebrated for his extensive knowledge and passion for the sport. With over 40 years of ...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 253: Dave Hansen on Sea Lion Predation on Fish, the Food we Eat, and the Fishing Charter Industry Back in the Day

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dave Hansen grew up immersed in the world of sport fishing at San Clemente Sport Fishing, where his father launched a 70-year career in the industry....

Anchored Podcast Ep. 252: Steve Duda on River Songs, Optics and Connection

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Duda is a renowned writer and editor with a deep passion for fly fishing and outdoor adventure. His work has appeared in some of the most presti...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 251: Rebecca McCarthy on Norman Maclean, A Life of Letters and Rivers

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rebecca McCarthy is a seasoned author and journalist with a passion for bringing historical figures and their legacies to life through storytelling. ...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 250: Rick Passek, the FlyFish Fanatic, the Impacts of Carp, Road-tripping Through Mexico, and more!

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rick Passek is a passionate fly fisher with decades of experience on the water. Known for his dedication to the craft, Rick has become a respected fig...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 249: Fred Campbell on Salmon, Water Access in Quebec, and Hooke

10 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fred Campbell is the innovative founder of Hooke, a company dedicated to revolutionizing the outdoor industry. Apart from his jaw-dropping work in fil...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 248: Andrea Larko on Fish Art and Its Future

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Andrea Larko is a celebrated fish artist known for her vibrant and dynamic depictions of aquatic life. Blending realism with imaginative color palett...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 247: Dayle Mazzarella on Teaching, Fishing, and Embracing Change

06 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For over 40 years, Dayle Mazzarella has excelled as an award-winning coach and teacher, holding a B.A. and an M.A. in Education. He spends summers i...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 246: Dave Stewart Wet Fly Swing, What's in a Podcast?

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dave Stewart grew up fishing the Deschutes River in central Oregon, discovering his passion for fly fishing at an early age. Raised in a fly shop, a f...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 245: Rick Matney on Steelhead Discovery and Our Trip to Alaska

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rick Matney grew up fly fishing in Northeastern Washington with his Dad and Grandfather. In 2000, he moved to Bozeman Montana for college where he ear...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 243: Chris Wood on Trout Unlimited Today (Part One)

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Wood is the CEO of Trout Unlimited. Before joining TU in 2001, he served as a senior policy advisor to the Chief of the U.S. Forest Service, pr...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 244: Chris Wood on Trout Unlimited Today (Part Two)

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Wood is the CEO of Trout Unlimited. Before joining TU in 2001, he served as a senior policy advisor to the Chief of the U.S. Forest Service, pro...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 242: Millie Paini on Trout Hunter, Complexities, Getting Into Fly Fishing, and More

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Millie Paini grew up mountain biking and rock climbing, taking up fly fishing in her mid-twenties. A sought-after casting instructor, Millie co-owns ...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 241: Mac Brown on Advanced Fly Casting, Trick Casts, Fly Fishing’s Evolution and More

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mac Brown is the owner of Mac Brown Fly Fish and Fly Fishing Guide School in Western NC. Mac pioneered the first full-time fly fishing guide service ...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 240: Ryan Brod on Tributaries, Being a Generational Guide, Fishing in Maine, Carp, How to Fish From a Canoe, and More

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Brod is a seasoned writer whose essays have graced the pages of numerous prestigious publications. Recently, he achieved another milestone with t...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 239: Mike Schultz on Smallmouth Bass, Water Temperature, Tackle, and More

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Schultz, affectionately known as “Schultzy,” is the Owner of Schultz Outfitters Fly Shop & Guide Service, a hub for Southern Michigan angling...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 238: Aaron Goodis on Steelhead, Struggles, and Success in Fly Fishing

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron Goodis's journey with fly fishing began at the tender age of six, igniting a lifelong passion for the sport. While he possesses a comprehensive ...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 237: Andrew Grillos and Louis Cahill on Men’s Mental Health in Fly Fishing

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s episode is a bit of a departure from the norm, but I’m happy to stand behind it nonetheless. When friend and past podcast guest, Louis...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 236: Charles Gaines on Fly Fishing Writing and the Birth of Paintball

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me for a quick conversation with Charles Gaines, an iconic outdoor writer, and the ingenious creator of paintball. In this episode, we delve deep...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 235: Matt Harris on Fly Fishing the World, Media, and the Fish of a Lifetime

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Harris is a London-based photographer who started his angling journey at an early age — now at 58, he’s more hooked than ever. Matt's love fo...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 234: Lucy Bowden on Fishing for Everyone in the UK

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Anchored, I had the pleasure of hosting Lucy Bowden, the visionary founder of Fishing For Everyone, established in 2005. Hailing fr...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 233: Travis Swartz on Being Hank Patterson

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you remember the first time you saw Hank Patterson on screen? I certainly do. I didn’t know what exactly I was watching, but I was laughing and...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 232: David Zielinski on Cicada Madness

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dave Zielinski has fished periodical and annual cicada emergences for decades on waterways in Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, Michigan, West Virginia, V...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 231: Part Two, Jack Dennis on A River Runs Through It, Rookie Anglers, Money and Evolution in Fly Fishing

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jack Dennis is a long-time guide, author, television personality, and one of the early pioneers of fly-fishing. In the second part of this two-part ep...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 230: Part One, Jack Dennis on the American Sportsman Show, One Fly, and the Royal Humpy Fly

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jack Dennis is a long-time guide, author, television personality, and one of the early pioneers of fly-fishing. In this two-part episode with Jack, we...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 229: Jake Jordan on Big Game Fly Fishing, STH Reels and the World Class Angler

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jake Jordan is a renowned fly-fishing guide and instructor who’s been in the fishing business for over seventy years. Founder of STH Reels and World...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 228: Dec Hogan on a Passion for Steelhead

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dec has been on my podcast guest list since before I even launched the show. A full-time steelhead guide from the 80’s and the author of one of my f...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 227: Johnnie McClure on Fly Fishing the Madison River

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I first heard of Johnnie McClure when I announced our 2023 member’s trip to Montana. I’d committed to dates that aligned with our filming of Ke...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 226: Conway Bowman on Staying Young and Fly Fishing for Mako Sharks

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Conway Bowman has been on my list of podcast guests since this show first began. Nine seasons later, it’s finally happened! In this episode of Anch...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 225: Devin Olsen on Nymph Fishing, History, Temperature Gradients and More

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Devin Olsen has been a member of Fly Fishing Team USA since 2006, winning individual bronze and team silver in the 2015 World Fly Fishing Championship...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 224: Al and Gretchen Beatty on Feather Quality, Hairwings, Proportions and History

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Al and Gretchen Beatty have become fan favourites in our Anchored Outdoors membership. Long-time fly tiers, instructors and authors, the duo is a clas...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 223: Karin Miller on Zenkara Fly Fishing, Angles and Innovation

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Karin Miller is the owner of Zen Tenkara, a Colorado company that designs, manufactures and sells Tenkara rods, lines and accessories. In this episode...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 222: Zeb Hogan on National Geographic and Monster Fish

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Zeb Hogan is a research biologist at the University of Nevada, Reno and the United Nations Convention on Migratory Species Scientific Councilor fo...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 221: George Daniel on Growth and Fly Fishing Evolution

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

George Daniel has an impressive resume… he started fly fishing when he was a young boy before trying out — and qualifying — for Fly Fishing Tea...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 220: Ann Miller on Hatch Guides and All Things Buggy

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ann Miller is an aquatic biologist and the author of the popular book, Hatch Guide for Upper Midwest Streams. I’ve been a longtime fan of Ann’s…...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 219: Mike Tayloe of Finns West on Freestone First Aid

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For decades, Mike Tayloe has been involved in pre-hospital emergency care focusing on remote and wilderness medicine. As director of operations and co...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 218: Eric Paulson on Swinging vs Nymphing, Fishing with Balloons and More

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Paulson started his fly-fishing career in the Pacific Northwest. Growing up in an outdoor oriented family, Eric spent his time fishing and hunti...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 217: Tommy Lynch on Night Fishing, Snagging, and More

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tommy Lynch is the first person who comes to my mind when I think about night-fishing for huge brown trout. Having guided over twenty years in Michiga...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 216: Enrico Puglisi on Fibres, Dubbing Brushes, "Making It" and More

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Born and raised in Sicily, Italy, Enrico Puglisi learned to fish by watching his father catch dinner in the Mediterranean Sea. They even used feathers...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 215: Rich Stuber on Watermaster and More!

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rich Stuber is a native Montanan who worked in the inflatable business, specifically manufacturing Water Master Rafts, for years before eventually tak...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 214: Tim O’Neill on Norvise Vises and the Legacy of Norm Norlander

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tim O’Neill had big shoes to fill the day he took over Norvise Fly Tying Vises in 2018. A machinist by trade, he’d already worked with the company...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 213: Chris Dombrowski, the River You Touch

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Dombrowski is a poet, author, teacher, and river guide who works and lives in Missoula, Montana. His latest book, The River You Touch, was recen...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 212: Dan "Rooster" Leavens on Seizing the Day

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dan “Rooster” Leavens is unforgettable. Today he’s the head guide and owner of Stonefly Outfitters, but there’s a whole lot more to the Montan...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 211: Jac Ford Takes the View From the Middle Seat

17 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jac Ford took up fly fishing in elementary school. By the fifth grade, he was tying his own flies and before graduating from high school, he was an av...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 210: Tim Arsenault on Bridge Fly Lines and Spey Casting

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Arsenault has a laugh you won’t forget and a cast you’ll want to master. An avid angler and competitor at the popular Spey-o-Rama casting even...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 209: Derek Bird on the Arts and Fly Fishing

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Derek Bird grew up fly fishing Rocky Mountain streams in British Columbia’s Kootenay region. His passion for catching trout has taken him to some of...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 208: Jessie Krebs on Survival and Trip Tips

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jessie Krebs is a former US Air Force SERE specialist who believes that skills combined with preparation allow for a deeper connection to the wilderne...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 207: Drew Chicone on Scenting Flies, UV, Crabs and more

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Drew Chicone has made a name for himself as one of the industry’s top fly tiers… and rightfully so. The author of 15 books and a stream of impress...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 206: Emily Rodger’s Incredible Story

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Champion cyclist Emily Rodger’s ascent to the podium was twice derailed by near-fatal collisions. Her journey to overcome injury and PTSD lead her b...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 205: Trevor Covich on Catching Anadromous Fish

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As a young boy, Trevor Covich knew he wanted to be a fishing guide. Born and raised in Washington state, he’s always had a love for anadromous fish....

Anchored Podcast Ep. 204: Katie Fiedler-Anderson on Navigating Guiding and Motherhood

05 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Katie Fiedler-Anderson has been guiding for 13 years. Based in Colorado, before becoming a fishing guide, she worked as a raft guide, video kayaker, r...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 203: Larry Dahlberg on the Diver, Thermocline and Ideal Water Temps

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Larry Dahlberg is a guest I’ve been keen to have on the show for some time now. You may know of him as the man who created the Dahlberg Diver, but h...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 202: Steve Ramirez on Casting Forward

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Ramirez is a writer, educator, master naturalist, philosopher, and outdoor adventurer who lives and writes in the Texas Hill Country. Steve has ...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 201: Marcelo Pérez on Fly Fishing in Bolivia

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Marcelo Pérez is the founder and CEO of Untamed Angling. An architect and passionate angler, Marcelo grew up in Argentina, where he fine tuned his fl...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 200: Marina Gibson on a Passion for Teaching

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In June 2019, Marina Gibson launched The Northern Fishing School at Swinton Estate in North Yorkshire, where her and her team teach fly fishing while ...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 199: Rob Smith on Stripers and the Chattahoochee

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

They don’t make ‘em quite like Rob Smith anymore. Rob is a native southerner and true outdoorsman who’s been obsessed with fishing for almost si...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 198: Mia and Marty Sheppard on Winter Steelhead

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mia and Marty Sheppard are two of the most well-known steelhead guides in the Pacific Northwest, and for good reason. Marty grew up on the banks of th...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 197: Mickey Finn, A Guide’s Life

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mickey Finn, born Michael Shanahan, didn’t find guiding… guiding found him. Mickey spends his days guiding in Australia’s Snowy Mountains. In th...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 196: Ryan Heitz, Behind the Fly Shop Counter

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Heitz has worked at Michael and Young Fly Shop for over twenty years. For me, Ryan was the "shop guy" I looked up to when I first started fly fis...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 195: Skip Morris on the "Fly Tying Dream"

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Skip Morris is the author of over twenty fly-fishing books and hundreds of fly-fishing articles. He’s been a well-known personality in the fly-fishi...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 194: Dr. Max Holmes, Science on the Fly

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Max Holmes is Acting President and Executive Director at the Woodwell Climate Research Center. He studies rivers around the world, leading the Arc...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 193: Heather Hodson of United Women on the Fly

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You may know this week's guest as @NorthWestFlyGirl or you may even be a part of her Facebook group, United Women on the Fly, but you may not know Hea...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 192: Carl and Kathryn Martens, Failing Forward with Aventuron

25 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Carl and Kathryn Martens own Aventuron, a grassroots, family-owned business in Sheboygan, Wisconsin that was built on belief and sheer determination. ...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 191: Gill Steele, Born This Way

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gill Steele was born to fish. The daughter of respected angler and shop owner, Dave Steele, she grew up in the fishing industry where she continues to...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 190: Tom Morgan Rodsmiths, Matt Barber and Joel Doub

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Morgan Rodsmiths evolved from a dream of Tom's while owning the R. L. Winston Rod Company from 1973 to 1991. He always wanted to build a limited ...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 189: Jeff Hickman and David Moskowitz on the Current State of Columbia River Steelhead

27 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Hickman and David Moskowitz are no strangers to wild steelhead. Jeff Hickman is a longtime steelhead guide, lodge owner and advocate. His passion...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 188: Phil Rowley on Chironomids, Stillwater Fishing and Going Pro

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Phil Rowley is a stillwater icon. Author, presenter, fly tier and instructor, Phil has shared his knowledge and paved the road for countless anglers. ...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 187: Justin Crump on Being a Trout Bum, Rooster Fishing and Expectations

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When I think of the perfect Trout Bum story, Justin Crump comes to mind. Justin fell in love with fishing at an early age, before dedicating his entir...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 186: Natalie Bogwalker on Wild Abundance, Hide Tanning, Gardening and Community

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Natalie Bogwalker is the founder and director of Wild Abundance, where she teaches carpentry, permaculture, primitive skills, and so much more. I met ...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 185: Al Perkinson on Bajio Sunglasses and Cause Marketing in Fishing

28 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Al Perkinson is someone I’ve looked up to for a long time. For seventeen years, he was the CFO of Costa Sunglasses, where he led brand strategy, mar...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 184: Karen Brooks on Fly Fishing in Tasmania

14 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Karen Brooks is a guide and outfitter based in Tasmania, Australia. She and her husband, Peter, share a unique story in that they both started guiding...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 183: Christian Schauf on 72 Hour Survival and Uncharted Supply Co.

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Christian Schauf is the founder of Uncharted Supply Co. His company specialises in kits built for unexpected survival situations. He started the compa...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 182: Brian O’Keefe on Outdoor Photography and Travelling the World

18 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Brian O’Keefe started fly fishing as a young boy. He started taking fish photos in an attempt to prove that he wasn’t making up stories about the ...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 181: Willy Goldsmith and Tony Friedrich, American Saltwater Guides Association

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Saltwater Guides Association is a coalition of forward-thinking guides, small business owners and like-minded anglers who understand the value of ...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 180: Josh Nugent on the Science Behind Precision Casting

26 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Josh Nugent started his successful guiding operation, Out Fly Fishing Outfitters, in 2003. He recently purchased a fly shop in Calgary, Alberta, addin...