Fish Untamed

Palmer Henson is a regular guest on the show, also appearing on episodes 3 and 62 to talk about his ongoing Georgia brook trout project. In this episode, he updates me on where the project currently stands and also fills me in on his recent Troutman completion in Wyoming. Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Merritt is a diehard alpine angler who spends most of his summers high in the backcountry fishing alpine lakes. When he’s not chasing cutthroats, he’s scouring the internet, books, and reports to find his next spot. In this episode, we talk about the resources he uses to plan his backcountry adventures, what he loves about the remote alpine setting, the gear he brings, and how to be a good steward of the resource. Instagram: @thedirewulff Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Katie Mazzia and I met at the Flyathlon many years ago and became fast friends. She is much more of a runner than I, and she recently completed her first Troutwoman, which included 26.2 miles of running, 3000 feet of elevation gain, four species of fish, and a 12% beer in under 12 hours. In this episode, she told me the story of her Troutwoman completion, how she prepared for it, and what she usually brings on her fishing trail runs. Instagram: @vail_buckeye Twitter: @vailrd Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Benny Piekarz is a guide and the General Manager of Colorado Angling Company. Benny and I met at a lodge in Belize and found out we were from the same neck of the woods. He has guided in Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana, and he also works as a private chef and carpenter. In this episode, we talk about his time in Belize, fishing around the Vail Valley, and some of his memorable experiences working around the West. Website: link Colorado Angling Website: link Ben’s Instagram: @bennypieks  Colorado Angling Instagram: @colorado_angling_company Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cammisa is an expert fly tier and angler and is the owner of Trout and Feather. He is also the author of the book Fly Tying for Everyone, as well as an upcoming book about Euro-nymphing flies and techniques. In this episode, Tim covers the tools that every fly tier should have, common materials and how to go about substituting them, mistakes most beginners make, and much more. Website: Trout and Feather YouTube: link Instagram: @troutandfeather Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I have a special guest for today’s episode. My brand new husband, Mike, is on the show to have a beer with me and recap our recent honeymoon trip to Belize. This was our first saltwater experience, and we had a blast chasing bonefish, tarpon, permit, barracuda, and plenty of other fish from a skiff and wading the flats on the Turneffe Atoll. Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul White is a counselor, angler, and writer. He has a story featured in the new book Tales of the Great Outdoors, which is a compilation of hunting and fishing stories from Newfoundland and Labrador. In his article, he recounts the creation of the Dirty Bomber fly, a variation he created that embraces the idea of excellence over perfection. In this episode, we talk about fishing as a way to improve mental health, fishing in Labrador, Atlantic salmon, and the creation of the Dirty Bomber fly. Website: link Twitter: @paulmwhitey Linkedin: link Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Lund is the host of the Mediocre Alaskan Podcast and author of A Miserable Paradise: Life in Southeast Alaska. He also has an upcoming book, Beyond the Hunt, which will be released this May. In this episode, we talk about fishing in Alaska, how subsistence regulations work, and some of Jeff’s hunting and fishing adventures around the state.   Website: https://www.themediocrealaskan.com/ Instagram: @alaskalund Instagram: @themediocrealaskan  Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Podobinski is a guide at Aniak River Lodge and host/guide at Fish Colombia. He is one of the most well-traveled guests I’ve ever had on the show, having fished in Alaska, Colombia, Bolivia, Chile, India, Mongolia, Seychelles, Brazil, Honduras, Panama, Argentina, and more. In this episode, he tells me about his adventures fishing around the world, including throwing giant spiders out of camp in the Amazon, fishing alongside fresh tiger tracks in India, and throwing squirrel flies for the biggest trout in the world in Mongolia. Email: [email protected] Instagram: @Mpwilderman Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Rowland has hosted and produced several fishing TV shows including Saltwater Experience, Into the Blue, and Life on the Water. He is also the founder of the Waypoint Podcast Network and Waypoint TV, and host of the Tom Rowland Podcast. Tom has a vast and diverse fishing knowledge, including many years of flats fishing experience. We are taking our first trip to saltwater fly fish this June in Belize. Naturally, I wanted to pick the brain of someone who knows what they’re doing. In this episode, Tom walks me through the basics of doing my first saltwater trip. We cover how freshwater fishing skills compare to saltwater skills, how to target various species, what to expect in terms of weather and water conditions, gear, and much more. Tom’s Instagram: @tom_rowland Tom Rowland Podcast Instagram: @tom_rowland_podcast Saltwater Experience Instagram: @saltwater_experience Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices