57: Steelhead Conservancy - John McMillan - The Dry Line Summer Steelheading Legacy

Trout Stalker Series Part 1It is one of the most iconic waters of modern American Fly Fishing history. The Letort is the American chalk stream/ limestone spring creek equivalent to the River’s Test and Itchen in England. In the Cumberland Valley it was Marinaro, Fox, Shenk, Koch and so many other Letort Regulars that created a legacy of terrestrials, dry fly matching the hatch , minutiae, stream conservation work - the innovations are endless. Most importantly it’s about a wild Loch Leven strain brown that has endured one chemical spill after another for decades. The lady flows through a growing urban sprawl, strip malls and housing projects, gets her ground water sucked out of it, and yet it’s very resilient and migratory browns have developed a life survival strategy to combat all the hardships thrown at it including climate change. Join guest river keeper and guide: Neil Sunday, and host Matt Supinski as they discuss in part 1 its history dating back to the French and Indian war, its watershed from head to tail and beyond; and it’s modern legacy. The main point of the podcast is conservation and how to protect the Letort and get it more friends. Part II is about the unique wild strain browns, becoming the ultimate stalker in the hunt for Mr. Bigs- then hatches, tactics, flies , tackle for spring creeks etc … don’t miss this one!Do you enjoy the show? Please take a moment to like and leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! It will help take our terrestrial bug crazed crusade even further around the world!!We would love to hear from you. Drop us a line at [email protected] YOU TO HELSLOOT FOR THE USE OF THEIR SONG FOR OUR THEME MUSIC!!!ONE STEP (feat. Jono McCleery) [Monkey Safari Remix] available on all major streaming platformshttps://helsloot.bandcamp.comhallowedwatersjournal.comhallowedwaterspodcast@gmail.comEdited at Jupiter Sound Studio - www.JupiterSound.studio#chasingchrome #steelheadreams #steelheadfishing #steelheadflytying #atlanticsalmonflies #pacificsalmonflies #alaskaflyfishing #swingthefly #scandifly #speyfishing

Chasing Chrome Series - Part 5I have  guided and fished Great Lakes summer steelhead now for almost 36 years. Between my brief hotel career stints on the West Coast and Indiana, I have written and explored more about our Great Lakes Summer Skamania steelhead than perhaps no one else. Looking for answers and the history of Washington State’s iconic Washougal River’s Skamania strain fish’s introduction into Lake Michigan by Indiana, brought me to one of the finest books ever written on those fish: Dry Line Steelhead by Bill McMillan. Join me and my guest John: Bill’s  son, as we discuss John’s epic steelhead conservation work and fighting for the plight of the most beautiful migratory salmonid fish that swims- Washington State’s Washougal steelhead. John is President of the West Coast based Conservation Angler group. We discuss his dad and the fishing legacy of dry line steelheading today- don’t miss this one!Do you enjoy the show? Please take a moment to like and leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! It will help take our terrestrial bug crazed crusaded even further around the world!!We would love to hear from you. Drop us a line at [email protected] YOU TO HELSLOOT FOR THE USE OF THEIR SONG FOR OUR THEME MUSIC!!!ONE STEP (feat. Jono McCleery) [Monkey Safari Remix] available on all major streaming platformshttps://helsloot.bandcamp.comhallowedwatersjournal.comhallowedwaterspodcast@gmail.comEdited at Jupiter Sound Studio - www.JupiterSound.studio#chasingchrome #steelheadreams #steelheadfishing #steelheadflytying #atlanticsalmonflies #pacificsalmonflies #alaskaflyfishing #swingthefly #scandifly #speyfishing

Join me as Rick comes back to further our discussion of the ever evolving Great Lakes steelhead fishery. Rick is one of the founding fathers of the Y2K new school of Great Lakes steelheaders. A fishery that has now encompassed all methods including the ever popular swinging flies’ spey style- don’t miss this one! Embrace-Elevate-Share-Evolve- most importantly be kind and humble. It’s not just about you- it’s all about the fish and the journey. Cheers! Do you enjoy the show? Please take a moment to like and leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! It will help take our terrestrial bug crazed crusaded even further around the world!!We would love to hear from you. Drop us a line [email protected] YOU TO HELSLOOT FOR THE USE OF THEIR SONG FOR OUR THEME MUSIC!!!ONE STEP (feat. Jono McCleery) [Monkey Safari Remix] available on all major streaming platformshttps://helsloot.bandcamp.comhallowedwatersjournal.comhallowedwaterspodcast@gmail.comEdited at Jupiter Sound Studio -www.JupiterSound.studio#chasingchrome #steelheadreams #steelheadfishing #steelheadflytying #atlanticsalmonflies #pacificsalmonflies #alaskaflyfishing #swingthefly #scandifly #speyfishing

It’s been a long journey for Great Lakes Steelhead/ Lake - Run Rainbows since they were introduced from California to the Au Sable Rivet in 1876. Today it has created billions of revenue dollars from passionate chrome chasing steelhead addicts fishing every method and from every part of the globe . My guest:  Greg Senyo, is a passionate and highly creative and outspoken author, innovative fly tier and guide who was part of the grassroots pioneers of the modern era of steelhead on the famous “steelhead alley”. He along with Steelhead Dreams author and host Matt Supinski discuss every facet of the chase, and cover it all in this Part 1 of a 2 part episode with Greg. Some serious stuff and opinions in this 3 hour one. Buckle up for the ride! - it gets bumpy, but we always try to spin the truth and reality . Kustich is up next.  Do you enjoy the show?  Please take a moment to like and leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! It will help take our terrestrial bug crazed crusaded even further around the world!! We would love to hear from you. Drop us a line at [email protected] hallowedwatersjournal.com [email protected] Edited at Jupiter Sound Studio - www.JupiterSound.studio Thanks to Michael Lington for the use of his song Show Me

This one features author of the new fly tying masterpiece “ Chasing Chrome” by Jonathan Farmer . This part 2 / three hour podcast  is devoted to all serious chrome chasing swingers, steelheaders, Atlantic and Pacific salmon / Sea Run Brown anglers and fly tyers getting into the modern era of tying Intruders, hair and feather wings, Akryods, Scandi style Tubes, leeches etc. Plus serious guide talk / observations from the river on how these fish take your flies and their behavior , presentation, color motifs- so much in this podcast - cheers!- Happy New Year Do you enjoy the show?  Please take a moment to like and leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! It will help take our terrestrial bug crazed crusaded even further around the world!! We would love to hear from you. Drop us a line at [email protected] hallowedwatersjournal.com [email protected] Edited at Jupiter Sound Studio - www.JupiterSound.studio Thanks to Michael Lington for the use of his song Show Me.  #chasingchrome #steelheadreams #steelheadfishing #steelheadflytying #atlanticsalmonflies #pacificsalmonflies #alaskaflyfishing #jonathanfarmer #swingthefly #scandifly #speyfishing

Longtime author/ photographer/ fly designer, and avid Spey specialist from Oregon and Fly Water Travel, discusses with host Matthew Supinski the subtle nuances of chasing sea run browns in Tierra del Fuego and Europe, steelhead from South America along with fresh- run King Salmon , then steelhead in California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia’s Skenna system, and Kamchatka- to the Great Lakes. Some serious discussions on climate change and its effects on migrations, subtle presentation differences, fly patterns and reading water and fish behaviors. If you are a chrome chaser, don’t miss this one!  Do you enjoy the show?  Please take a moment to like and leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! It will help take our terrestrial bug crazed crusaded even further around the world!! We would love to hear from you. Drop us a line at [email protected] hallowedwatersjournal.com [email protected] Edited at Jupiter Sound Studio - www.JupiterSound.studio

Norway - the Land of the Midnight Sun,  has a breathtaking and unparalleled Nordic magnetism- a raw beauty that no other country on the planet can boast. Its unbelievably stunning  fjords, and soaring and austere snow capped mountains,  garnish some of the most majestic rivers on earth.These harbor some of the planet’s incredibly large Atlantic salmon to be found- up to 90 pounds have been recorded, along with sea trout,  brown trout and mayfly/ stonefly hatches once in the greatest  quantities imaginable. But it is in these rivers- the playground of all of Europe, that our beloved salmon could have been loved to death.From the thousands of salmon fish farms feeding the insatiable appetite of the world for Omega -3 ‘s and the health benefits of salmon, have come the spread of  disease, and pollution of wild  genetics by escaped salmon breeding with wild ones , Add the decades of killing of big brood stock salmon by anglers,  and climate change’s ugly head, could  our magnificent salmon of the Viking gods met their tragedy- or Viking Ragnarök? With the river closures implemented this summer, more is needed to protect these magnificent beasts from decimation. We raise a skål to you in helping us educate and love these truly magnificent creatures.  Do you enjoy the show?  Please take a moment to like and leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! It will help take our terrestrial bug crazed crusaded even further around the world!! We would love to hear from you. Drop us a line at [email protected] hallowedwatersjournal.com [email protected] Edited at Jupiter Sound Studio - www.JupiterSound.studio

Broadcasting from the River Dee, of Scotland I can only speak superlatives: ” It is a  stark and austere landscape of unparalleled magnetism and raw beauty- everything about this once called Caledonia breathes the free spirited Scottish will to survive. It is a badge of courage and tartan plaid not common in todays’s timid and dwarfed world. From the rugged highland mountains and winds that sweep through the moors and glens of the north country; to the lowland agricultural and industrial plains, the Scottish people ooze a charm and strong willed working class vibe, which shines though their rough to understand brogues and unwillingness to be conquered. From the last dividing line of the Roman conquest and Hadrian's Wal, the  spirit we have seen in Braveheart of staving off the British- in it all shows the spirt of Scotland. But it is in the rivers and its salmon- the playgrounds of the Royalty like Balmoral on the River Dee- the river beats of Robert Harper’s landlords and noble heritage, shines on , despite dwindling numbers of returning salmon. Long live Scotland! Do you enjoy the show?  Please take a moment to like and leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! It will help take our terrestrial bug crazed crusaded even further around the world!! We would love to hear from you. Drop us a line at [email protected] hallowedwatersjournal.com [email protected] Edited at Jupiter Sound Studio - www.JupiterSound.studio

Part 2: “Atlantic Salmon on the Run” Series Summer on the River’ episodes. Despite challenges being faced by Salmo salar around the globe, northern Ireland and its River Foyle system , with its headwater rivers the Mourne and Finn, are experiencing an excellent summer run of grilse and adult salmon. Plus the well- rounded diversity with its resident native brown trout and sea run browns, adds to the Nexus mix. The delightful and charming Irish people, the natural beauty , the golf- and sightseeing of probably one of the most beautiful countries on the globe , just adds to this magnificent place- ( video clip below, twin brother Jarllath Spey casting a long- belly line, is the ghillie on the Glenmore Castle estate on the River Finn owned by Michael Hucknell, known as singer Simply Red)…can’t wait to be back there next year!. Airs this weekend… next stop, the conundrum that is the stunning and breathtaking Norway. Please stay cool and hydrated, and watch river temps- support our trout and salmon as they try to survive this hellish summer !- cooling is in sight #hallowedwaterspodcast #AtlanticSalmon #irelandflyfishing #rivermourne #riverfinn #speyfishing #irishsalmon #ireland #atlanticsalmonflies #thebrowntroutatlanticsalmonnexus #browntrout #seatrout #simplyred Do you enjoy the show? Please take a moment to like and leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! It will help take our terrestrial bug crazed crusaded even further around the world!! We would love to hear from you. Drop us a line at [email protected] hallowedwatersjournal.com [email protected] Edited at Jupiter Sound Studio - www.JupiterSound.studio

Our fascination and allure with Salmon salar dates back to Neanderthal man and ancient Roman civilization. It is truly the fish of kings and queens, and rivers that run through regal estates, and vast wilderness areas in the north like Labrador, Arctic Russia and Scandinavia . Why I am so grateful we have a thriving Atlantic salmon fishery in Michigan. But to the gastronomic world , it could be one of the most cherished dishes we have ever come to love to death . However, to the fly fisher, it is by far the most sporting, most savagely beautiful, and beguiling fish that will rise to take the fly. Its relationship to the highly sought after brown trout makes Atlantic salmon the king of all bucket list game fish Though many Atlantic salmon fisheries are experiencing hardships in the world due to the effects of over-harvesting, commercial fish farms and the extremes of climate change, the Gaspe of Quebec’s rivers and wild Atlantic salmon are thriving very well, thanks to forward thinking and tight ecological management. David Bishop is one of the top Atlantic salmon guides on the planet- bar none! And together with host Matthew Supinski , they bring you the secret world of diving into the fish’s mind and spirit, tactics and flies, and current world challenges facing the courageous Salmo salar and its verve to survive- don’t miss this one! Do you enjoy the show? Please take a moment to like and leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! It will help take our terrestrial bug crazed crusaded even further around the world!! We would love to hear from you. Drop us a line at [email protected] hallowedwatersjournal.com [email protected] Edited at Jupiter Sound Studio - www.JupiterSound.studio