So Fly Fishing

EP 112 Our Favourite Flies & More

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sit and chat about their FAV fishing flies of all time. The fly assessment is broken down into flies based on fish species - trout, ba...

EP 111 Bahamas: Bonefish in Andros

15 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew, featuring now show regular Cpt. Matt Dodson, gather to discuss their recent trip chasing bonefish in the world-class destination of A...

EP 110 Nick Price Photography

01 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sit with photographer and guide Nick Price. Nick is based out of Idaho, and spends his time split between guiding and shooting fly fis...

EP 109 So Fly Holiday Party 2021

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew go LIVE on YouTube for the annual holiday party. They chat about the last year fishing, speak with guests Demiesha from Brown Girl Out...

EP 108 Back to Texas

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew chat about their recent trip back to Rockport, Texas to fish at Blue Lagoon Lodge. Mitch and Aldo are joined by photographer and frien...

EP 107 Rick Kustich, Steelhead and Musky

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with Rick Kustich, legendary steelhead and musky angler. Rick is an author and guide, and has been fishing the great lakes and it...

EP 106 A Very Spooky So Fly

31 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew bring YOU the very first So Fly Halloween Special, complete with spooky listener submitted stories, a Halloween Fact or Fishy, and mor...

EP 105 Demiesha Dennis of Brown Girl Outdoor World

15 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sit with the wonderful mind behind Brown Girl Outdoor World, a movement to inspire and welcome more women, and women of colour, into t...

EP 104 Southern Ontario Trout Season 2021

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sit together, just them, for the first time in a while. They discuss their 2021 trout fishing season in Southern Ontario, reminisce on...

EP 103 Jean-Marie Bousquet from Idaho

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with Jean-Marie, otherwise known on Instagram as @thejeanbug. Jean is an angler from Idaho that spends her weekends fishing with ...

EP 102 Ontario: Brennan Harbour Resort

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew record on location at Brennan Harbour Resort, located on the banks of Lake Huron's North Shore. The crew featuring Nick (@salmographer...

EP 101 Reel Talk with Tim Pantzlaff of SpeyCo

15 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew (minus Yilma) sit and chat with owner of SpeyCo Reels, Tim Pantzlaff. Tim makes beautiful classic click and pawl reels, and is an angl...

EP 100 So Fly Forever

01 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sit and reminisce about the first 100 episodes. Yes, 100 episodes of So Fly have indeed been recorded. Gab joins Mitch and Yilma to ch...

EP 99 Sault Ste. Marie with John Giuliani and Ray Blades

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with guide John Giuliani and Managing Editor at Ontario Out of Doors, Ray Blades. The group discuss a recent fishing trip Aidas a...

EP 98 Scottie from Wild Fly Productions

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with Scottie from Wild Fly. Wild Fly is a fly fishing content channel based out of North Carolina in the United States. Wild Fly ...

EP 97 Ontario: Round Two of Esnagami Wilderness Lodge

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew hit the road and take the show up north - waaaaay up north to Esnagami Lodge in Northern Ontario. Almost exactly a year prior, the cre...

EP 96 Fly Tying and Southern Ontario with Mike Craparotta

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with Mike Craparotta from Southern Ontario. Mike is a fantastic fly tier and angler, and spoke with the guys about his fly fishin...

EP 95 Photography, Fly Fishing, and Fun with Aidas

15 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sit and chat about the Credit, the fight to save the West Credit, and with friend and photographer Aidas! Aidas really is the newest m...

EP 94 The Fight to Save the West Credit

01 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew puts out a special episode about the Credit River in Southern Ontario, and specifically, the fight to save the West branch from a prop...

EP 93 Chase White, Outdoor Photography and Leap Year

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sit with outdoor photographer Chase White, based in Squamish, British Columbia. On Instagram you can find chase @anadromous which is t...

EP 92 Kip Vieth and Musky Fly Fishing

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with author of The Orvis Guide to Muskies on the Fly, Kip Vieth. The group talk about Kip's fly fishing life in the mid-west, and...

EP 91 Jessica Haydahl Richardson and 'Dropped in the Pacific'

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with Jessica Haydahl Richardson - angler, photographer, and so much more. Jessica's film 'Dropped in the Pacific' was featured in...

BONUS: 2021 Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) Filmmaker Interviews

12 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew plus Nick from F3T sit down with the filmmakers from the 2021 festival. In this special, first ever BONUS episode, Mitch, Aldo and Nic...

EP 90 Paul and Nick from the Fly Fishing Film Tour

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with Paul and Nick from F3T. The group chats about the Fly Fishing Film Tour, what goes into pulling it off each year, the EPIC l...

EP 89 Gord Ellis from Ontario out of Doors

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with Gord Ellis, Senior Editor from Ontario out of Doors. They discuss the many fishing opportunities in and around the Thunder B...

EP 88 Greg French of Tasmania

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with author and angler Greg French from Tasmania. Greg has authored a number of incredible books including 'Trout Water of Tasman...

EP 87 South Africa with Richard Wale

15 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with Richard Wale of Cape Town, South Africa. The group talks about the fly fishing opportunities found in South Africa. From inc...

EP 86 New Year, Live Show, Much Fun

01 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew broadcasts live on YouTube for their end of the year episode. They talk with a few guests who call in, reminisce about their 2020 fish...

EP 85 Mikey Metcalfe of Southern Ontario

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with Mikey Metcalfe from Southern Ontario. They discuss Mikey's fly fishing life, the rivers of Southern Ontario, the fly fishing...

EP 84 Monte Burke and Lords of the Fly

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with Monte Burke, author of Lords of the Fly. Together, they discuss an incredible era of tarpon fly fishing in an area called Ho...

EP 83 Tyler Dunsmore of Fly Water Guiding

15 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with Tyler Dunsmore of Fly Water Guiding. Tyler is a fantastic guide from Southern Ontario who spends most of his time on the Gra...

EP 82 Eeland Stribling of Colorado

01 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with the one and only Eeland Stribling from Colorado. Eeland is a fly angler, a wildlife biologist and a comedian. They speak wit...

EP 81 Fishing Kentucky with Kerry Premec

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with Kerry Premec from Kentucky. Kerry takes the crew through fishing opportunities in Kentucky, and also discusses her fly fishi...

EP 80 Birchland Cottages in Northern Ontario

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew chats about a recent trip to Northern Ontario to fish with Birchland Cottages. Located near Sault Ste. Marie, the fishing at Birchland...

EP 79 Jen Ripple Of Dun Magazine

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with Jen Ripple of Dun Magazine. Mitch, Aldo, and Jen talk about what it took to start Dun Magazine, Jen's foray into the fly fis...

EP 78 Exploring Nipigon With Matt and Nick

01 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with two Ontario anglers Matt and Nick who talk about their trip to the vast, rugged landscape that is The Nipigon. They share ta...

EP 77 Chad Williams of the Bitterroot Valley

15 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with Chad Williams of Total-Outfitters to talk about his fly fishing life, the Bitterroot Valley of Montana, and the history of t...

EP 76 Tom Rosenbauer of Orvis

01 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with Tom Rosenbauer to talk about his fly fishing life, how he started at Orvis, and where it has taken him. Tom discusses his lo...

EP 75 Susan Thrasher of Southern Brookies

15 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with Susan Thrasher, author, angler and instructor, to talk about her new book, "Thrashers Fly Fishing Guide". Susan calls in fro...

EP 74 Ontario: Esnagami Wilderness Lodge

01 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits in Cabin 2 up at Esnagami Wilderness Lodge in Northern Ontario. They discuss their trip to this beautiful region of their home pr...

EP 73 Photographer and Angler Joel Clifton

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with friend, angler and photographer Joel Clifton. They talk about Joel's entry into fly fishing, and the wonderful times he's sp...

EP 72 Striped Bass With Joe Gugino From Costa

31 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with Joe Gugino from Costa and Why Knot Fishing. Joe takes the fellas through the ins-and-outs of fly fishing for striped bass –...

EP 71 Eric From Esnagami Lodge

24 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with Eric Lund from Esnagami Lodge in Northern Ontario. Eric takes the guys through his fly fishing history, and how he became a ...

EP 70 Algonquin Park With Jeff Jackson

17 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with Jeff Jackson, guide, paddler, professor and angler, about Algonquin Park. Jeff guides in Algonquin Park, and has come to kno...

EP 69 Guiding in Montana With Matt Dodson

10 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with angler and guide Matt Dodson. Matt is originally from Texas, but now resides in Montana. He splits his time between the two ...

EP 68 Building Glass Rods With Chris Barclay

03 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with Chris Barclay to talk about the fantastic glass rods he crafts and sells. Chris began building rods as a hobby, and it slowl...

EP 67 Trout Opener With Joe

26 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with the one-and-only Joe to talk about this year's trout opener, and openers of days gone by. Joe takes the fellas through a his...

EP 66 #SaveTheSeason and Chums

19 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with James from Chums to discuss the #SaveTheSeason initiative. During these tough times, the fly fishing industry has come toget...

EP 65 Sports To Sport Fishing With Stephen Brunt

12 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with Stephen Brunt, sports writer and angler, to discuss his fly fishing life. Stephen finds himself fishing the east coast of Ca...

EP 64 Salmon Talk With Mark Kurlansky

05 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with Mark Kurlansky, author of Salmon: A Fish, the Earth, and the History of Their Common Fate. Mark calls in from Manhattan wher...

EP 63 Fly Fishing Texas With Aaron Reed

29 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with Aaron Reed from Texas to discuss his book, "Fly Fishing Austin & Central Texas". Aaron grew up fishing in Rockport, catching...

EP 62 Colin McKeown of The New Fly Fisher

22 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with Colin McKeown of the New Fly Fisher. They chat about how Colin began fly fishing in the first place, and how he created one ...

EP 61 Tobago: Warmth and Salt and Fish and Fun

15 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew video chats about a recent trip taken to Tobago to fish Yilma's homeland. They discuss the wonderful fishing opportunities that exist ...

EP 60 The Passion of Larry Halyk

02 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with Larry Halyk – fisheries biologist, Trout Unlimited Middle Grand Chapter President, and passionate fly angler. The four tal...

EP 59 Winter Camping With Temagami Outfitting Co.

16 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with Erik from Temagami Outfitting Co. They discuss their recent trip winter camping with Erik in the heart of Temagami. They als...

EP 58 Gab's Farewell Show

01 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The OG So Fly Crew sit together one last time. Okay maybe not the last time, but the last time for a while. Gab talks about his upcoming move to Quebe...

EP 57 Fly Magazines With Dr Joseph Ballarini

15 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with Dr Joseph Ballarini, creator of Tail and Strung magazines. Joseph takes the guys through his fly fishing life, and what it t...

EP 56 New Year, Who Dis?

01 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew celebrates 2020 with an end-of-year podcast talking about the 2019 season. From trips to South Africa for Rainbows, to treks to Tulum ...

EP 55 Fly Fishing With Dr. Ian Martin

15 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with Dr. Ian Martin, master of insect ecology and very accomplished fly angler. The four talk about insect hatches in Southern On...

EP 54 Fly Design Revisit With Chris

01 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with Chris from Drift to talk about fly design, three years after they first came together on the show. They catch up on how Chri...

EP 53 Texas: Redfish in Rockport

15 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew records on location in Rockport, Texas while on a trip to catch Redfish with master guides Matt Dodson and Captain Joe. The crew is jo...

EP 52 Mexico: Travels in Tulum

01 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits to recap their journey to Tulum to fly fish the salt for Bonefish, Jack, Snook and Ladyfish. Aldo and Yilma regale Mitch with tal...

EP 51 Fly Fishing Freshman David Adams

15 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with friend and angler David Adams. David is a newbie to fly fishing, but in his first year got to experience a ton. From catchin...

EP 50 Dan Bannister: A Well Traveled Angler

01 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with Dan Bannister, an angler and photographer. Dan has spent his life traveling all over North America and beyond chasing fish. ...

EP 49 Catch and Release With Mark Kingwell

15 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with author, philosopher and angler Mark Kingwell. Mark joins the crew to discuss the ethics of fly fishing, reasons why fly fish...

EP 48 Aurora Trout and Elk Lake Wilderness Resort

02 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew records a live, uncut interview from Elk Lake Wilderness Resort in Elk Lake, Ontario. Rodger, one of the owners, sits with the crew as...

EP 47 Indiana: Triumph of the White River

15 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew heads to Indiana to fish the White River. Mitch and Aldo sit with Jason, owner of Two Forks Guide Service, and Derrick from FlyMasters...

EP 46 Les Stroud and Temagami Outfitting Co.

01 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with Les Stroud, otherwise known as Survivorman. On location at Temagami Outfitting Company in Temagami, Ontario, Mitch, Yilma, L...

EP 45 Mark Mattson of Swim Drink Fish

15 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with Mark Mattson of Swim Drink Fish. Mark has been fighting to restore and protect Ontario's water for years. He's championed th...

EP 44 2019 Bass Opener Bonanza

01 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew records from Mitch's cottage as they celebrate a weekend of Bass fishing and good times. Ken, Mitch's dad and builder of the cottage, ...

EP 43 April Vokey: Past, Present and Future

15 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew calls April Vokey from her home in British Colombia. Over the course of an hour they talk about her fly fishing life, podcasts as a pl...

EP 42 Fishing for Stories With Kayla Lockhart

31 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with the one and only Kayla Lockhart from Portland, Oregon. Kayla is a truly exceptional angler who learned to fly fish in Minnes...

EP 41 Mix and Swing ft. DJ Dopey

15 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with avid angler and legendary DJ, John, otherwise known as DJ Dopey. They talk about John's passions for such seemingly differen...

EP 40 Blessed the Rainbows Down in South Africa

30 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits and talks about a recent trip to South Africa. Mitch and Yilma had the chance to chase rising, wild Rainbow Trout on freestone mo...

EP 39 In the Shop: Filson Toronto

15 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew records live from Filson in Toronto with Trip Fontain and Alyx Parks. They discuss the upcoming season, drink some Forty Creek whiskey...

EP 38 In the Shop: Drift Outfitters

31 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew heads to Drift Outfitters in Toronto to record a show live in the shop. They sit with anglers coming in to stock up for the 2019 seaso...

EP 37 Fly Talk With Keefer Pitfield

15 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with Keefer Pitfield, competitive fly angler and all-around awesome fella. Keefer takes the crew through his fishing history, his...

EP 36 Tim Cammisa of Trout & Feather

01 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with Tim Cammisa of Trout & Feather. Tim’s published hundreds of tying tutorials, taking newbies and experts through the nuance...

EP 35 Jared Zissu of Fly Lords

15 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with the founder of Fly Lords, Jared Zissu. They talk, they laugh, and they dream about the future trips and fish yet to be caugh...

EP 34 James Bond: Master of Bamboo

01 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with bamboo rod builder, Trout angler, and all around fly fishing master James Bond from Southern Ontario. James regales them wit...

EP 33 All Things Fly With Colin Huff

15 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with Colin Huff. Colin is an Ottawa based competitive fly angler and rep for Simms, Echo, Airflo, Ross, and Lamson. This was a sh...

EP 32 2018 Year in Review

31 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits and talks about their 2018 fishing year. From the places they went, to the people they met, to the fish they caught, it was a yea...

EP 31 Chloe Nostrant and Montana

15 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew chats about their recent trip to Montana. They talk about Cutties, Whitefish, Rainbows and the incredible Montana wilderness. Then the...

EP 30 Simon Gawesworth

01 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits down with legendary angler Simon Gawesworth. They talk about Steelhead season, line design, Rio innovation, Simon's fly fishing h...

EP 29 Fred Campbell of Hooké

15 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits down with Fred Campbell of Hooké. Together they discuss the importance of conservation, inspiring others to care for our preciou...

EP 28 Chatting With John Gierach

01 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with author and legend John Gierach. They intently listen as John describes how fly fishing has changed over the years, and where...

EP 27 Ray Blades from Ontario Out of Doors

15 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with the legendary Ray Blades from Ontario Out of Doors to talk about Ray and his incredible fishing career. Together, they explo...

EP 26 Ian Troup and Competitive Fly Angling

01 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with Ian Troup, competitive fly angler, guide, teacher and legend. Together, they learn the ins and outs of what it takes to be a...

EP 25 In Search of Gold

15 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits down and talks about their recent trip to Temagami with Temagami Outfitting Co. Mitch, who didn't go, sits back and takes in all ...

EP 24 Char Talk With Alex Ginther

01 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with Alex Ginther from Plummer's Arctic Lodge to talk about Char, the northern wilderness, and his experiences guiding in such an...

EP 23 The Attawapiskat River

15 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits to chat about their trip to Pym Island on the Attawapiskat River with Hearst Air Service in Northern Ontario. It was a trip fille...

EP 22 Elk Lake Wilderness Resort

01 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew records late at night up at Elk Lake Wilderness Resort on the Montreal River. They have some drinks, recount their epic adventure at a...

EP 21 Musky Mania With Olivia Michaud

01 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with Olivia Michaud, Southern Ontario angler extraordinaire. Together they talk about her fly fishing adventures, and more specif...

EP 20 Trippin' on Trout With Trip

31 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with guide and Southwestern Ontario angler Trip Fontain. Together they explore the deeper definitions of fly fishing and what it ...

EP 19 Jeff and Alyx of Calmwaters

01 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits with Father-Daughter duo Jeff and Alyx of Calmwaters fly fishing. They talk Southwestern Ontario fly fishing, guiding, and good t...

EP 18 The Art of Rod Building With Harry

01 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew spends an hour chatting with the very talented Harry from Bronte Creek Custom Rods in Burlington, Ontario. Harry dazzles the dudes wit...

EP 17 On the Road With Aldo

01 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sits down with Aldo, who regales them with tales from his journey across the United States in search of fish, food, and fun.   Music:...

EP 16 An Evening With Bill

01 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew spends an evening with a legend. Bill, a master fly fisherman, shares stories from his experiences catching incredible fish on beautif...

EP 15 Greg MacNeil, Tarpon Tamer

01 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew sat down with Greg MacNeil to talk about salt water fly fishing and more specifically, Tarpon. Greg shares some incredible stories fro...

EP 14 Nuts for New Zealand

01 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The So Fly Crew has special guest Josh on the show to talk about his trip to New Zealand – one of the few most treasured fly fishing destinations in...