Shop Talk Podcast Ep 39 | Joe Goodspeed | Diamondback Fly Rod Designer

It's been a while since we've recorded a podcast. In this episode we just recap of how our Summer went and what's been going on in the shop. We also talke about some of the trips we went on. If you want to see Cheech wipe out on his scooter then head on over to youtube and watch it there. 

In this podcast, Joe Goodspeed joins us to discuss the evolution of fly rod design and what his approach is for designing some of the most popular fly rods today: Diamond Back Fly Rods. Joe is an accomplished fly rod and fly designer who spends many days on the water testing the results of his designs and tweaking them to near absolute perfection.

In this episode we welcome back Roger Gold for another in depth discussion on entomology. It's such an inmportant par of fly fishing. Knowing the science behind what bugs are doing will help you catch more fish.

In this podcast we sit down with our good friend and all around good guy, Phil Rowley. Phil is one of the best stillwater fishermen in the world. Join us and get to know Phil a little better. We discuss how he got into fly fishing and why he loves fishing stillwaters. Soak in some stillwater knowledge with us and become a better stillwater fisherman. 

In this episode of Fly Fish Food Shop Talk Curtis and Spencer sit down with Tim Johnson. Tim is the owner of Tim Johnson Gallery and has become well known for his artwork in the industry. If you've seen mind boggling wood burning art on a fly rod grip, it's likely done by hand by Tim himself! Join in as we chat with Tim today.

Today we catch up with our good friend and owner of Spinner Fall Guide service - Scott Barrus!

We welcome Ryan Newman of Rocky Mountain Outfitters for some general shop talk and some outrageous guide stories! Ryan has guided the Provo River for something like 100 years and is a great guy despite being a KC Chiefs fan. 

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In this episode of our Shop Talk Podcast we catch up with Lance Egan. Lance has been busy these past few months traveling all over the world. From Chasing Dorado in Bolivia to competing in Slovakia. 

In this episode of shop talk podcast Cheech and Curtis sit down with Matias and Paco from Set Fly Fishing. They share what it is like to stay with Set Fly Fishing down in Patagonia as well as Chase Golden Dorado on the Parana River and the Ibera Marsh!