Anchored with April Vokey
Episodes
Ep. 79: Felix Borenstein on Fly Fishing in New Zealand
30 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Felix Borenstein owns and operates Owen River Lodge on New Zealand’s south island. In this episode of Anchored, I sit down with him to hear more ab...
Ep. 78: Tommy Aarkvisla on Spey O Rama
17 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tommy Aarkvisla is a world champion Spey caster. Hailing from Norway, Tommy kindly made time to sit with me during 2017’s Spey-O-Rama. In this episo...
Ep. 77: Juliet Cohen on Chattahoochee Riverkeeper
05 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Juliet Cohen is the executive director for the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper. Chattahoochee Riverkeeper is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protectin...
Ep. 76: Mark Bachmann on The Fly Fishing Shop
17 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Bachmann owns “The Fly Fishing Shop”, one of the most famous fly shops on the west-coast. He opened the store in Welches Oregon in 1981 and ...
Ep. 75: Miles Nolte on The Alaska Chronicles
30 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Miles Nolte is a guide, writer and the fly-fishing editor at Gray’s Sporting Journal. I’ve been a fan of Miles since reading his book "The Alaska ...
Ep. 74: Lacey Kelly on the Florida Outdoor Experience
15 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Lacey Kelly is a Floridian hunting and fishing guide. I was excited to learn more about her upbringing and how she became the skilled outdoors woman s...
Ep. 73: Carter Andrews on his Obsession
05 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Carter Andrews is a jack of all trades. He's well-versed with fly and conventional gear, plus he’s been a guide, lodge owner, television host and wo...
Ep. 72: Jeff Mishler on Skagit Master
19 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Mishler is the producer of the popular Skagit Master series. In this episode of Anchored, I meet with Jeff at his home in Oregon to hear his sto...
Ep. 71: Devan Van Der Merwe on Fly Fishing the Seychelles
06 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Devan Van Der Merwe is the manager of Alphonse Fishing Company, where he plays an important role in the atoll’s development. Devan heads up 26 prof...
Ep. 70: Tom Pero on "Print is Dead"
28 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Pero is the man behind Wild River Press, a publishing house that has produced some of the best fishing books of our time. Tom is an avid steelhea...
Ep. 69: Fanny Krieger on a Life Less Known
13 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Fanny Krieger is an extraordinary woman. On a trip to California, I met with Fanny at her San Fransisco home to see if I could learn more about her. ...
Ep. 68: Larry Solomon on The Caddis and the Angler
27 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In 1977, Larry Solomon wrote “The Caddis and the Angler”, the first book ever specifically written about caddis flies and how to fish them. In th...
Ep. 67: Russell Chatham on an Artist's Life
16 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Russell Chatham is a world-renowned artist best known for his water colour paintings. An avid fly-fisher and hunter, it was inevitable that Russell w...
Ep. 66: Bill Bakke on The Native Fish Society
09 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Bakke is a proud Oregonian who’s been involved in fish conservation for over 40 years. Bill is a writer, an active voice in the media and the ...
Ep. 65: Corley Kenna on Patagonia, Public Land and National Monuments
18 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Corley Kenna is the senior director for communications at Patagonia. I met with Corley in California to see if I could learn more about the definition...
Ep. 64: Donald Trump Jr on Fishing, Hunting and Public Land
18 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump Jr. needs no introduction. This June I had the opportunity to meet Donald in New York City to find out more about his upbringing, passio...
Ep. 63: Gene Allen on Fly Fishing the Kispiox River
16 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Allen’s name is synonymous with the Kispiox Valley. Known for their long-standing history with one of BC’s most special steelhead fisheries, t...
Ep. 62: Dr. Aaron Adams on Snook, Bonefish, Tarpon and Permit
29 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Aaron Adams is the director of science and conservation for the Bonefish and Tarpon Trust. In this episode of Anchored, I meet with Dr. Adams in ...
Ep. 61: Ian Ricketts on the Canned Tuna Industry
09 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Ricketts is an avid fly-fisherman who just happens to be the vice-president of Ocean Brands— a Richmond, British Columbia based distributor of c...
Ep. 60: Keith Rose-Innes on the Seychelles, Pirates and the Fishing Industry
24 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Keith Rose-Innes has explored some of the most remote corners of the globe. He started out as a young adventurer before becoming a fly fishing guide ...
Ep. 59: Steven Rinella on MeatEater
10 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Steven Rinella is an avid angler, hunter and all-round outdoorsman. He is the author of five books and host of the popular tv series, MeatEater. I me...
Ep. 58: Ted Juracsik on Tibor Reels
29 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ted Juracsik of Tibor reels has a truly remarkable story. In this episode of Anchored, I meet with Ted to hear how a tool-and-die maker became one of...
Ep. 57: Dylan Tomine on Wild Steelhead
14 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dylan Tomine is an author, father and straight-shooter. Dylan is a Patagonia ambassador and a passionate conservationist who works tirelessly to educ...
Ep. 56: Les Stroud on Survivorman
29 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Les Stroud is a man of many talents—Survivorman, musician, film-maker, guide, outdoorsman, entrepreneur to name a few. In this episode of Anchored, ...
Ep. 55: Nicole Darland is the Mom with Edge
13 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole Darland started her company Xclusive Xpeditions in 2003. She went on to cohost the Fly Fisherman TV series on the Sportsman Channel and has b...
Ep. 54: Nick Bowles on Fly Fishing in Dubai
05 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Bowles moved from South Africa to Dubai for love—he didn’t expect to find an untapped fishery that would ultimately change his life. Nick is...
Ep. 53: Pete Humphreys Breaks Down the Spey Cast
16 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Pete Humphreys moved from England to Michigan over 20 years ago. He brought with him a passion for fishing and an interest in Spey casting. Pete is ...
Ep. 52: Chico Fernandez on Fly Fishing Cuba
23 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chico Fernandez is a saltwater fly fishing pioneer. He was one of the first fly fishers in Cuba, and he continued his legacy in Florida after he and h...
Ep. 51: Adam Greentree on Bow Hunting
09 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Greentree spends more time in the Australian bush than anyone I know. Adam traded in his rifle for a bow when he was seventeen years old. After a...
Ep. 50: Ted Niemeyer on Natural Fly Patterns
27 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ted Niemeyer was one of the most skilled fly tiers the fly-fishing world has ever seen. A pioneer of realistic fly patterns, Ted was gentle to the co...
Ep. 49: Louis Cahill on Gink and Gasoline
27 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Louis Cahill is one of the most captivating people I have ever met. Louis is a photographer who runs the popular website, Gink and Gasoline. In this ...
Ep. 48: Adrienne Comeau Keeps it Straight Up
14 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It’s not every day you get to interview your best friend. Adrienne Comeau is a steelhead guide, photographer, Spey-caster, and fly-tier extraordinai...
Ep. 47: Mark Johnstad on Fly Fishing Mongolia
29 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Johnstad grew up in Montana with a fly rod in his hand. He first travelled to Mongolia in 1991, where he spent several years helping establish p...
Ep. 46: Dr. Andy Danylchuk on the "Keep 'em Wet" Study
02 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Andy Danylchuk is a professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He’s also a passionate angler and a fly fishing ambassador for Patagon...
Ep. 45: David Folkerts on Project Healing Waters
16 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
David Folkerts is the Chief Operations Officer at Project Healing Waters. David joined the army in 1999 with the Nebraska Army National Guard. In 200...
Ep. 44: Bob Clay on Bamboo Spey Rods
02 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
***Check out our Bob Clay Masterclass here!*** Bob Clay is the authority on bamboo two-handed (Spey) rods. A retired guide and passionate angler, Bo...
Ep. 43: Jeff Liskay on Being a Steelhead Junkie
26 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Liskay is a fly fishing guide, instructor, Patagonia ambassador and one of the fishiest people I have ever met. In this episode of Anchored, I me...
Ep. 42: Shannon McPhail on the Skeena Watershed Conservation Coalition
16 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Shannon McPhail was born and raised in Northern BC. The Skeena river runs through her backyard and her bloodline, making her one of the most passionat...
Ep. 41: Gary Loomis on Edge Fly Rods
26 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Loomis is more than just a name on a fishing rod. Gary’s been at the core of the fishing industry for over fifty years, and he’s still going ...
Ep. 40: Cam McGregor & Dr. Katie Doyle on Murray Cod
05 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Murray cod are one of the most remarkable fish on this planet. Found only in Australia, Murray cod are a large freshwater fish that can grow over one ...
Ep. 39: Wil Flack on Fishing for Permit
22 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Wil Flack is a Belizean-Canadian who splits his year between two countries. Wil is a steelhead and permit guide, a retailer, and the product developer...
Ep. 38: Grant Wooldridge on Wooldridge Boats
29 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Check out our Jet Boating Masterclass here!*** The Wooldridge family has been making boats for over 100 hundred years! I’ve been a Wooldridge fan s...
Ep. 37: Joan Wulff on Being Joan Wulff
07 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
At almost ninety years old, Joan Wulff is still instrumental in fly-casting, instruction, demonstrations, competitions and more. In this episode of An...
Ep. 36: Kevin Feenstra on Fishing the Muskegon River
26 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Feenstra is a long-time Muskegon river fishing guide. He was one of the first people to swing flies for steelhead in the midwest, and his adapta...
Ep. 35: Dean Butler on Marlin and the IGFA
02 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dean Butler's recognition extends far beyond the Southern Hemisphere. A famed off-shore captain, Dean has been at the heart of more fly-fishing world ...
Ep. 34: Jim Rissling on Fraser River Sturgeon
23 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Rissling is the field program coordinator for the Fraser River Sturgeon Conservation Society. A retired conservation officer, Jim devotes a great ...
Ep. 33: Greg Senyo on Fusion Fly Tying
15 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve likely seen his Greg Senyo’s name printed on fly-tying packages hanging on fly shop walls around the world—Senyo dubbing, shanks, brushes...
Ep. 32: Rick Kustich on Great Lakes Steelhead
28 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Rick Kustich is a fly-shop owner, guide, instructor, and the author of five fly-fishing books. Over the years, Rick has been instrumental in the midwe...
Ep. 31: John McMillan on Steelhead Behaviour (Part 2)
15 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Anchored, John and I continue our talk about steelhead behaviour. We discuss fish memory, sensitivity to sound, and their behavious...
Ep. 30: John McMillan on Steelhead Biology (Part 1)
28 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
John McMillan has devoted his entire life to the protection of the West Coast’s wild steelhead stocks. John has lead multiple conservation projects...
Ep. 29: Gary Borger on a River Runs Through It
17 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Borger has been in the industry since 1971. He’s an accomplished author, instructor, presenter and overall wealth of knowledge. In this episode...
Ep. 28: Tyler van der Meulen on Being the New Guy
04 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler van der Meulen is an incredibly talented fly-tier. Tyler left me speechless when I heard his story at a trade show in Alberta. In this episod...
Ep. 27: Jerry French on The Skagit Line (Part 2)
26 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Anchored, Jerry and I continue our conversation about fishing in the Pacific Northwest. We discuss Skagit lines, Skagit casting a...
Ep. 26: Jerry French on The Intruder Fly (Part 1)
18 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Jerry French is a co-owner of Olympic Peninsula Skagit Tactics (OPST). He’s also one of the driving forces behind the popular Skagit line and intrud...
Ep. 25: Lori-Ann Murphy on Reel Women, Belize and Chasing Dreams
04 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Lori-Ann Murphy started out as a trout guide in the late 1980’s before moving to live and guide in San Pedro, Belize. She founded Reel Women Fly Fi...
Ep. 24: Trey Combs on his Life, Billfish and Steelhead
21 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
For Pacific Northwest steelheaders, Trey Combs is a household name. Trey is a fly fishing author who's written about steelhead and offshore fly fishin...
Ep. 23: Bruce Hill on Helping BC's North
07 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Behind the walls of fame and glory live the men and women who are the true heroes of our natural world. In my eyes, Bruce Hill is very much one of t...
Ep. 22: Steve Rajeff on Being One of the Greats
21 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Rajeff is the lead rod designer at G. Loomis rods. He is also one of the best fly casters in the world. In this episode of Anchored, I meet with...
Ep. 21: John Shewey on Spey Flies and Their History
09 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
John Shewey is the author of “Spey Flies and Dee Flies” and “Classic Steelhead Flies”. John has dedicated his life to the pursuit of steelhe...
Ep. 20: Jerry Darkes on Fly Fishing the Great Lakes
25 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Jerry has been immersed in the fly fishing industry for most of his life. Jerry is the author of the only book written about fly-fishing the Great L...
Ep. 19: John Hazel on Guiding, Steelhead and Fly Fishing for Trout
11 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
John Hazel has played an important role in the development of Spey fishing in the Pacific Northwest. John began guiding thirty-seven years ago and ha...
Ep. 18: Kerry Burkheimer on the Life of a Rod Builder
29 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Kerry Burkheimer might have the most contagious laugh I’ve ever heard. If his laugh doesn’t win you over, his custom fly rods certainly will. It’...
Ep. 17: Ken Morrish on Fly Water Travel and Fly Design
21 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Ken Morrish is the man behind the highly successful booking agency, Fly Water Travel. He’s also a photographer, writer, angler and designer of count...
Ep. 16: Frank Moore on World War II, Pass Creek & the Umpqua River
01 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Ninety-two year old Frank Moore is a fly-fishing legend. World War II veteran, long-time North Umpqua fishing guide, lodge owner, conservationist, dev...
Ep. 15: Amy Hazel on Oregon Steelhead Techniques and Fishing the World
19 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Hazel is someone you won't forget. Guide, instructor, fly shop owner and an all-round force to be reckoned with, she's the sort of woman who work...
Ep. 14: Greg Osburn on Hatcheries
05 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Osburn is the founder and executive director of the Three Rivers Sportsman’s Alliance. The TRSA is an all-volunteer political action committee...
Ep. 13: Jim Teeny on Nymphing and Branding
22 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Teeny knows his way around the fishing industry. From his famous Teeny lines and nymphs, to his books and DVD’s, Jim has branded himself in a w...
Ep. 12: George Cook on Alaska and the Popsicle
10 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
George Cook is one of the most well-known steelhead and salmon anglers in the Pacific northwest—he’s also a sales rep for Sage and RIO, as well as...
Ep. 11: Scott Baker McGarva on BC Steelhead Techniques
25 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Baker McGarva has been described as an encyclopaedia of knowledge by his British Columbian peers. Sales rep, guide, instructor and fly shop vete...
Ep. 10: Rod Harrison on Niugini Black Bass & Marlin
01 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Rod Harrison carries some serious clout in the sport-fishing world. As a guide and mentor to some of the most notable anglers in the fly-fishing indus...
Ep. 9: Peter Hayes on Guiding and Competitive Fly Casting
08 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Hayes is a world fly casting champion and a highly regarded fly casting instructor. A longtime guide and lodge owner, he is fully immersed in th...
Ep. 8: Simon Gawesworth on RIO Fly Lines
17 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Simon Gawesworth is originally from England. He came to America for RIO Products, where he eventually became the company’s marketing manager. Simon ...
Ep. 7: Greg French on Tasmania and Yellowstone Park
03 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Greg French has written six books, including the first accurate and comprehensive Tasmanian guide book in existence. Now he's focusing his extensive k...
Ep. 6: Christer Sjöberg on LOOP and Solid Adventures
20 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Few people have had as big of an impact on the fishing industry as Christer Sjöberg. Christer founded Loop Tackle in 1979 and, while that's what he’...
Ep. 5: Carl McNeil on Epic Glass Rods and Swift Fly Fishing
04 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Carl McNeil is a man who loves to break industry norms. From his custom line of beautifully-crafted fiberglass rods to his ground-breaking films, Carl...
Ep. 4: Dave McCoy on Fish Handling and Hatcheries
17 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Dave McCoy wears many fishing hats: guide, photographer, retailer, Patagonia ambassador… he knows his way around the fly fishing industry. Dave is o...
Ep. 3: Juan Del Carmen on Competitive Fly Fishing
06 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Juan Del Carmen is the technical director for the Spanish and English fly fishing teams. A certified casting instructor and well-traveled angler, he’...
Ep. 2: Peter Morse on Fishing in Australia
15 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Mention Peter Morse to just about any fly fisher in Australia and you’ll immediately have their attention. Peter was one of the first people to pion...
Ep. 1: Lani Waller on Steelhead, Fame and the Plane Crash
14 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Lani Waller needs little introduction. Respected author, angler and traveler, he’s probably best recognised by a set of steelhead videos that he rel...