The Guide Sessions

Jim Aiken

Sharing the experience from the stories of adventure as told by the outdoor guides who lived them. Connecting and educating others so they can improve their own experiences.

28 Episodes

#28 - Wilds of Colorado with Jimmy Oswald and Evan Koster of Flat Tops Wilderness Guides
3/15/2023
1:07:33
On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast, Jim Aiken of @theguidesessions is joined by Jimmy Oswald and Evan Koster with Flat Tops Wilderness Guides @flattopswildernessguides.  Flat Tops has been around for many years.  Jimmy and Evan have followed in the same footsteps of the previous owners, which is one of the reasons Flat Tops is still a premier outfitter in Colorado. Whether it's hunting or fishing, there is an adventure year round with the team at Flat Tops Wilderness Guides.  We talk about learning how to stay organized with scheduling hunts, setting up comfortable drop camps, importance of scouting in the off season, deadly archery tactics, starting calm in the moment, bear numbers, hungry trout and much more! Streaming on @carbontvmedia Topics: Pay could be better Don’t fix it if its not broken Drop camps Jail break horses Previous years of knowledge When move in on elk The emotional environment Mule Deer Black Bears Catching cuttys Resources: Instagram: @theguidesessions @flattopswildernessguides Facebook: The Guide Sessions, Flat Tops Wilderness Guides Website www.theguidesessions.com www.flattopswildernessguides.com
#27 - Chasing the Guide Dream with Rob Taylor of Boulder Creek Outfitters
3/1/2023
1:43:59
On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast, Jim Aiken of @theguidesessions is joined by Rob Taylor @robtaylor.guide with Boulder Creek Outfitters @bouldercreekoutfitters. Rob is fresh off his first year of guiding big game in Idaho and I was able to grab him before he heads back out west for spring bear season. Even though he only has been guiding for one season, he has already had experiences that he has learned from and is eager to share his journey becoming a guide. In this episode we cover Rob attending guide school, learning how to handle stock in the backcountry, entertaining clients, staying patient in adversity, glassing for long periods of time, taking chances and much more!  Streaming on @carbontvmedia Topics: Pursue your dreams Attending guide school Staying calm when things go wrong Importance of the providing an experience Elk, whitetails and bears The waiting game Gear that lasts an entire season Going for it Resources: Instagram: @theguidesessions @robtaylor.guide @bouldercreekoutfitters Facebook: The Guide Sessions, Boulder Creek Outfitters Website www.theguidesessions.com www.bouldercreekoutfitters.com
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#26 - Hunting Nevada Giants with Shawn Lytle of White Rock Outfitters
2/18/2023
1:39:20
On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast, Jim Aiken of @theguidesessions is joined by Shawn Lytle @whiterockoutfitters with White Rock Outfitters.  White Rock Outfitters is one of the prime destinations in Nevada for  elk and mule deer. Shawn is a 6th generation cattle rancher who lives and breathes the outdoors.  Shawn takes his life long knowledge of the land to produce a top quality experience in one of the most sought after hunting destinations.  We talk about learning what it takes to grow big animals in Nevada, working the land for generations, what traits separate professional guides from average guides, worrying about controlling what you can control, backup bows, stalking tactics, and much more! Streaming on @carbontvmedia Topics: NV Draw system The North American Outback Problems hunting public land Professional standards for a guide Own your decisions Being honest with you hunters Importance of of having spare parts Practice multiple scenarios Sneaking in the desert Resources: Instagram: @theguidesessions @whiterockoutfitters Facebook: The Guide Sessions, White Rock Outfitters Website www.theguidesessions.com www.whiterockoutfittersnv.com
#25 – Trout the Easy way with Dan Collins of Hardway Outdoors
2/1/2023
1:14:38
On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast, Jim Aiken of @theguidesessions is joined by Dan Collins @hardway_outdoors with Hardway Outdoors. Dan hunts and fishes across the nation, however, he calls Pennsylvania home. He has taken his passion for outsmarting trout and guides people on waters throughout the state. In this episode we learn about art of teaching fishing, electro-shock studies, learning to tight line, rowing a boat, Bob Marshall Wilderness, flow matters, stripping streamers and much more! Streaming on @carbontvmedia Topics: Teaching fishing Benefits of being on the water Be mobile Ditch the spit shot Tippet rings Drift boat Western back country drifting Streamer techniques Dry-Dropper Resources: Instagram: @theguidesessions @hardway_outdoors Facebook: The Guide Sessions Hardway Outdoors Website www.theguidesessions.com
#24 – Hunting the Backcountry of Oregon with Court Gordon of Live Wild Outfitters
1/15/2023
1:25:59
On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast, Jim Aiken of @theguidesessions is joined by Court Gordon with Live Wild Outfitters @live_wild_outfitters. Court is a lifelong resident of Oregon and has hunted the back country since grade school. He took his experience and passion for hunting the backcountry and started an outfitting business. Live Wild Outfitters focuses on providing an adventure chasing black tails and black bears. On this episode we talk about elk hunting, audad adventures, black tails, black bears and much more! Streaming on @carbontvmedia Topics: Growing up in the back country Focus on what you can control Challenges in starting a business Scaling cliffs for audad Bear encounters Blacktail strategies Resources: Instagram: @theguidesessions @live_wild_outfitters Facebook: The Guide Sessions Website www.theguidesessions.com www.livewildoutfitters.com
#23 - Colorado Wilderness with Bob Terwilliger of Budge's Wilderness Lodge
12/29/2022
1:45:09
On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast, Jim Aiken of @theguidesessions is joined by Bob Terwilliger @bobt756 with Budge’s Wilderness Lodge @budgeslodge. Bob has made the best of his “second career” as a back country elk and fly-fishing guide and shows no sign of slowing down despite being in his mid-60’s. He is a wealth of knowledge and has been built by sweat and grit in the Colorado mountains. We talk about benefits of being open to learn new things, hunting elk through the seasons, horses and mules, snow tactics, mid-day tactics, using the competition, fly-fishing for mountain trout and much more! Topics: Being a sponge Elk hunting in the snow Hunting with stock Escape route Easy way in/out Sure-footer mules Staying physically fit Mountain Trout Resources: Instagram: @theguidesessions @bobt756 @budgeslodge Facebook: The Guide Sessions, Bob Terwilliger Website www.theguidesessions.com
#22 - Javelina with Andrew Marlin of The Dry Ground Podcast
12/12/2022
1:14:57
On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast, Jim Aiken of @theguidesessions is joined by Andrew Marlin of The Dry Ground Podcast. Andrew is a life-long resident of Arizona who is just getting his start in his guiding career. He is gearing up for his first Javelina season this coming January. In this episode we cover everything from Javelina to doves. We will learn about tactics for javelina, mule deer, coues deer, gear to survive the desert, and much more! Topics: Calling javelina Mule and coues deer tatics Cat claws Trusting your guide Long distance archery Resources: Instagram: @theguidesessions @the_dry_ground_podcast @andrew_marlin Facebook: The Guide Sessions Website www.theguidesessions.com
#21 - Chasing Trout with Josh Miller of Trout Yeah Guide Service
11/25/2022
1:03:27
On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast, Jim Aiken of @theguidesessions is joined by Josh Miller @joshpgh with Trout Yeah guide service @troutyeahguideservice. Josh has traveled the world fishing with Fly Fishing team USA and coaching the Youth Fly Fishing team USA. Our schedules finally crossed and we were able to connect for this episode. Josh is not only passionate about trout, he is passionate about helping others catch more fish. We talk about finding your confidence techniques, fishing another man’s game, how trout are trout wherever you go, first cast theory and much more! Streaming on @carbontvmedia Topics: Finding a technique that works for 365 days a yeah Mathematics of fly fishing Clear water tactics First cast fish Paying attention to temperature 10 second rule Bite detection Resources: Instagram: @theguidesessions @joshpgh @troutyeahguideservice Facebook: The Guide Sessions, Trout Yeah Guide Service Website www.theguidesessions.com www.troutyeah.com
#20 - Hunting the High Country with Kyle Windquist of AEI Outfitters
11/15/2022
1:00:35
On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast, Jim Aiken of @theguidesessions is joined by Kyle Windquist @backcountry_kyle with AEI Outfitters. AEI specializes in elk, mule deer, mountain goat, moose hunting and fly fishing in the Taylor Park area of Colorado. Kyle is a passionate elk guide who loves the high country. As with most good guides, Kyle is always learning and adapting to over come any situation. We talk about learning to hunt elk, hunting above tree line, elk calling setups, traction on the mountain, hiking where you hunt and much more! Streaming on @carbontvmedia Topics: Stepping stones to be a guide Allure to high country hunting Footwear Elk calling setup Importance of Angle Compensation Calling to Cows Go hiking Mountains expose weaknesses Resources: Instagram: @theguidesessions @backcontry_kyle Facebook: The Guide Sessions Website www.theguidesessions.com
#19- The Next Cast with Emily Head or Slippery Winds Wilderness Lodge
10/23/2022
1:13:47
On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast, Jim Aiken of @theguidesessions is joined by Emily Head with Slippery Winds Wilderness Lodge @slipperywinds. Emily is a fishing and waterfowl guide north of the border up in Canada. Emily takes pride in doing it Mother Natures’ way. She talks about the importance of instilling confidence, staying calm, fishing for the lake grand slam, staying warm on the ice and much more! Topics: Getting over old habits How temperature dictates techniques Journalling Fishing micro spots Hooking humans Always be learning Layering for warmth Resources: Instagram: @theguidesessions @emmm72 @slipperywinds Facebook: The Guide Sessions Website www.theguidesessions.com

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The Guide Sessions

Jim Aiken

28 Episodes

#28 - Wilds of Colorado with Jimmy Oswald and Evan Koster of Flat Tops Wilderness Guides

#27 - Chasing the Guide Dream with Rob Taylor of Boulder Creek Outfitters

#26 - Hunting Nevada Giants with Shawn Lytle of White Rock Outfitters

#25 – Trout the Easy way with Dan Collins of Hardway Outdoors

#24 – Hunting the Backcountry of Oregon with Court Gordon of Live Wild Outfitters

#23 - Colorado Wilderness with Bob Terwilliger of Budge's Wilderness Lodge

#22 - Javelina with Andrew Marlin of The Dry Ground Podcast

#21 - Chasing Trout with Josh Miller of Trout Yeah Guide Service

#20 - Hunting the High Country with Kyle Windquist of AEI Outfitters

#19- The Next Cast with Emily Head or Slippery Winds Wilderness Lodge