The Backcountry Fly Fishing Podcast
Tired of overcrowded water? In love with catching wild fish in wild places? Addicted to exploration? Awed by the rugged beauty of nature? Then this is the podcast for you.
We aim to build a library that covers everything related to fly fishing in the backcountry--tactics, flies, gear, survival skills, hiking, weather, outdoor hazards, navigation, camping, ecology, and much more.
Whether you're a hardcore backcountry fly fisher or a newbie interested in getting out there, we've got something for you. Come join us in the pursuit of trout and solitude.
Podcasting since 2024 • 61 episodes
The Backcountry Fly Fishing Podcast
Latest Episodes
Rebuilding After the Storm: A Conversation with The Beacon Network in North Carolina
When disaster hits, the damage doesn’t stop at roads and homes—it tears through rivers, streams, and the communities that depend on them.In this episode, Ross sits down with Jared Dubin and Miguel Huerta of
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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48:33
At the Edge of the Steppe: A Conversation with Peter Fong at Mongolia River Outfitters
Some places change you—not because they’re comfortable or accessible, but because they demand something from you. Deep in Mongolia’s backcountry, far from roads, towns, and certainty, those places still exist.In this episode, Ross sits d...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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58:03
Protecting the West's Last Best Rivers with Western Rivers Conservancy
In this episode, Ross sits down with Allen Law of Western Rivers Conservancy to talk about one of the most effective—and often overlooked—approaches to protecting wild rivers in the American West.Western Rivers Conservancy works to perma...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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40:08
Complaint Corner - Guide, Not God
Not every guide deserves the title.In this season’s installment of Complaint Corner, Ross takes aim at a growing problem in fly fishing: guides who don’t really know the craft, don’t respect the resource, and treat the river lik...
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34:53
It's Knot that Complicated: The Only Knots You Need
Fly fishing doesn’t need a dozen different knots to be effective. In fact, most anglers can do everything they need on the water with just a small handful—if they actually know how and when to use them.In this episode, Ross breaks down t...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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31:10
