WAYPOINTS - with Jim Klug
WAYPOINTS is an informative and entertaining podcast for those that fish ... and those that travel to fish. Adventure stories, destination discussions, travel news, location profiles, equipment recommendations, insider tips, and interviews with the most accomplished and interesting names in fly fishing and adventure travel.
Episodes
81 episodes
Episode 80 - IAN DAVIS - A Passion for Bonefish: The Fish, the Flats, the Obsession, and the New Book Project
In this special episode of Waypoints, host Jim Klug sits down with longtime friend, business partner, and fellow saltwater addict Ian Davis to talk about an incredible project nearly a decade in the making. Ian – a renowned angler, ill...
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Episode 79 - STEVE BROWN - Fly Fishing the Bay Islands of Honduras, Guanaja, and the Far Away Cayes
In this episode of Waypoints, we travel to the Bay Islands of Honduras to explore one of the most underrated and unknown saltwater destinations in the Caribbean — the island of Guanaja. Jim Klug sits down with Steve Brown, the f...
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Episode 79
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Episode 78 - CRAIG MATHEWS - A Life on the Waters of Yellowstone
In this episode of Waypoints, host Jim Klug welcomes one of the most respected and impactful voices in the world of fly fishing — Craig Mathews. Known widely as the founder and former owner of Blue Ribbon Flies in West Yellowstone, Mon...
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Episode 78
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Episode 77 - BIBO JAYNE - Fishing the Flats of South Caicos in the Turks & Caicos
On this episode of the Waypoints podcast, we head to the remote and spectacular flats of South Caicos in the Turks and Caicos Islands to sit down with longtime outfitter and flats fishing pioneer Bibo Jayne. Known for his decades of ex...
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Episode 77
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Episode 76 - BRIAN O'KEEFE, BRYAN GREGSON & JIM KLUG - A List of 30 Names Every Angler Should Know: Legendary Personalities Who Have Shaped The Sport of Flyfishing
This is a fun one! In this special episode of Waypoints, Jim Klug is joined by longtime friends and industry legends Brian O’Keefe and Bryan Gregson for a lively and insightful conversation that dives deep into the roots and the ...
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Episode 76
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Episode 75 - JIM OLSON & ERIC THORSON – The Current State of the Big Hole River and the Fisheries of Southwest Montana
In this episode of Waypoints, we return to the heart of one of the most important — and complex — conservation stories in the world of flyfishing: the state of Montana’s Big Hole and the rivers of southwest Montana. Nearly two years af...
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Episode 75
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Episode 74 - BRYANT DUNN - Part 2 of 2 - Fly Fishing Christmas Island: What to Expect, How to Prepare, and an In-Depth Conversation About the Fishery
In this second episode of our two-part Christmas Island series, Waypoints shifts the focus from the history and angling evolution of the atoll to hands-on fishing specifics. Host Jim Klug continues his conversation with Bryant Dunn of ...
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Episode 74
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Episode 73 - BRYANT DUNN - Part I of 2 - Fly Fishing Christmas Island: An In-Depth Conversation About One of Flyfishing's Most Iconic Destinations
In this first episode of a special two-part series, Waypoints heads to the heart of the Central Pacific to explore one of the most legendary destinations in saltwater fly fishing — Christmas Island. Host Jim Klug is joined by Bryant Du...
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Episode 72 - HOWARD CROSTON - The Gear, the Travel, and the Mindset That Define Today’s Global Angler
In this episode of Waypoints, host Jim Klug sits down with Howard Croston — Global Brand and Product Manager for House of Hardy — to explore the legacy, innovation, and future of one of the most iconic brands in fly fishing. Howard bri...
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Episode 72
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Episode 71 - DAVE PISHKO & SAWYER KEENER - Fly Fishing Alaska’s Legendary Nushagak River
In this episode of WAYPOINTS, we journey deep into the heart of Alaska’s remote southwest to explore one of the most legendary rivers in the North – the Nushagak. Known simply as “the Nush,” this 280-mile wilderness river is famous for its mass...
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Episode 70 - TIM & JOANNE LINEHAN - Flyfishing the Waters of Northern Montana with Linehan Outfitting
On this episode of WAYPOINTS, we visit the remote and rugged northwest corner of Montana, home to towering forests, wild rivers, and one of the most untouched fly fishing destinations in the West. Our guests today are Tim and Joanne Linehan, th...
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Episode 70
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Episode 69 - KRISTJÁN RAFNSSON - Fly Fishing Iceland
On this episode of WAYPOINTS, we venture to the land of fire and ice, where towering volcanoes, glacial rivers, and gin-clear waters create one of the most stunning fly fishing landscapes on Earth. Joining host Jim Klug is Kristján Raf...
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Episode 69
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Episode 68 - KEN GANGLER - The "Canadian Grand Slam," Fishing in the Wilderness of Manitoba, and the Story Behind Legendary 'North Seal River Lodge'
On this episode of WAYPOINTS, we head deep into the Canadian wilderness, where endless lakes, rivers, and untouched landscapes create one of North America’s most remote and pristine fly fishing destinations — Gangler’s North Seal River...
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Episode 68
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Episode 67 - CHERYL BASTIAN - Fishing Andros Island, the Evolution of Swains Cay Lodge, and the Challenges of Owning and Operating a Lodge in the Bahamian Out-Islands
On this episode of WAYPOINTS, host Jim Klug sits down with Cheryl Bastian, the owner and founder of Swain’s Cay Lodge on Andros Island, Bahamas. As the leader of a 100% Bahamian-owned-and-operated fishing lodge, Cheryl has spent the pa...
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Episode 67
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EPISODE 66 – BRIAN O’KEEFE - Navigating the Current State of Fly Fishing Travel – Tips, Trends, and Tales from a Lifetime on the Water
In this captivating episode, we welcome back fly fishing legend Brian O’Keefe to discuss the ever-evolving world of fly fishing travel. With decades of experience as an angler, photographer, and industry icon, Brian shares his insights into the...
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Episode 66
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Episode 65 - CRAIG HAYES - The Story of Turneffe Flats and a Legacy of Conservation: Craig Hayes and Turneffe Atoll
In this episode of WAYPOINTS, we dive into the remarkable conservation story of Turneffe Atoll, Belize's largest national marine reserve, with conservation pioneer Craig Hayes. As the founder of the renowned Turneffe Flats Lodge, Hayes has spen...
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Episode 65
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Episode 64 - BEN KURTZ – Designing Gear and Packing Solutions for the Traveling Angler
In this episode of Waypoints, the focus is on technical gear and packing solutions for the traveling angler, with special guest Ben Kurtz, co-owner and President of Fishpond USA. Fishpond is a leading manufacturer of high-quality, packs, sustai...
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Episode 64
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Episode 63 - PETER KNOX – Lead Rod Designer for Sage Fly Rods on the Complexities of Building Rods for the Diverse World of Destination Angling
In this episode of Waypoints, we sit down with Peter Knox, the lead fly rod designer at Sage, a company renowned for its high-performance fly rods and innovation in rod technologies. Founded in 1980 on Bainbridge Island, Washington, Sage was th...
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Episode 63
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Episode 62: ROK LUSTRIK – Fly Fishing in Slovenia
Slovenia is renowned for its crystal-clear rivers, stunning alpine scenery, and diverse fish species – including the iconic marble trout and the hucho hucho taimen. With so much diversity and an incredible number of rivers, Slovenia offers fly ...
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Episode 62
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Episode 61 – CHRIS WALKER: Understanding Leader and Tippet Design, Technology and Application with RIO’s Lead Product Designer
In this episode of Waypoints, we sit down with Chris Walker, the Lead Product Designer and R&D Manager at RIO Products – a brand recognized for its innovation and leadership in fly lines, leaders, and tippet. Chris addresses critical topics...
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Episode 61
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Episode 60 - TOM KIERNAN: The State of America’s Rivers
Tom Kiernan is the President and CEO of American Rivers – the non-profit environmental advocacy group that has been a leader in protecting and restoring rivers throughout the United States for the past 50 years. There is no doubt that ...
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Episode 60
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Episode 59 - GARY DE KLERK & ALEC GERBEC - Hunting Giant Trevally
In this episode of WAYPOINTS, Yellow Dog's Jim Klug is joined by Cosmoledo Atoll fly fishing guide Gary de Klerk and Yellow Dog's Alec Gerbec to discuss the art of fly fishing and hunting for giant trevally. Gary, a dedicated full-time guide in...
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Episode 59
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Episode 58 - ALEC GERBEC - Fly Fishing St. Brandons Atoll
On this episode of WAYPOINTS, Alec is joined by host Jim Klug to explore the intricacies of fly fishing at St. Brandon's Atoll, one of the most remote trips Yellow Dog offers. In May 2024, Yellow Dog's Alec Gerbec had the opportunity to visit S...
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Episode 58
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Episode 57 - JEFF CURRIER - Fly Fishing Bhutan - Part Two
In part two of two of the “Bhutan Chronicles”, Waypoints host Jim Klug follows up his part one conversation with outfitter Bryant Dunn by sitting down with legendary angler and world traveler, Jeff Currier to talk about the fishing in Bhutan, t...
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Episode 57
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Episode 56 - BRYANT DUNN - Fly Fishing Bhutan - Part One
Jim Klug is joined by Bryant Dunn, the international director and co-owner of Himalayan Fly Fishing Adventures, an outfitting operation that has been exploring the Kingdom of Bhutan for nearly two decades. Dunn's ventures include multi-day rive...
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Episode 56
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