Fly Fishing Consultant Podcast

Tucker Malarkey is the author of the critically acclaimed and national bestselling novels An Obvious Enchantment and Resurrection. With a career that began at the Washington Post, her love of human culture and wilderness have since taken her all over the world. She now lives with her son in Berkeley, California. Tucker grew up fly fishing, studied Sovietology, and has traveled to Russia numerous times. Stronghold is her first major work of non-fiction. Rob and Tucker discuss her cousin Guido Rahr and why she wrote a book about his life from catching reptiles bare handed as a child to his current excursions into the Siberian wilderness chasing taimen with a fly rod.    Stronghold    Produced by Jason Reif 

Episode 247 catches up with Heather Hodson, Jen Ripple and a minivan full of friends and family as they drive across Florida and Louisiana. The ladies are in search of Redfish and will be sharing the down low on fly fishing to pretty much anyone they encounter, even Florida Man. Be sure to follow along on social media.  Produced by Jason Reif  Sponsored by Traeger Grills (link to dry rubs) United Women On The Fly  Dun Magazine  Angie Scott Adventures 

This episode follows Rob's quest for lake run coho salmon on New York's Salmon River (SRNY). Rob breaks down the differences from salmon season to steelhead season, observations on crowds, techniques seen on the river, and where he found fish. Sometimes the first cast is the best one. Its like going to the same sports venue but watching a different sport. The podcast ends with Rob's theory of steelhead being the cuckoo of the fish world.  Produced by Jason Reif  Sponsored by Hatch Outdoors 

This episode is all about how fish see. Rob has covered other aspects of fish sensory organs and this one focuses (no pun intended) on the eyes. Anglers have debated what color fly or lure to use since fishing began. Modern science allows us to get a better perspective of how fish see based on what they eat, where they feed, how they communicate, and where they live. Use this knowledge to choose your flies, lines, and clothing to catch more fish. This episode is for all anglers.  Produced by Jason Reif of Freestone Productions  Brought to you by Korkers 

Tell Decision Makers: Expanding clear-cut logging of old-growth timber by eliminating the Roadless Rule would harm the people & economy of Southeast Alaska.  Rob interviews Kayla Roys of Trout Unlimited Alaska about the current administration's attempt to allow logging in the Tongass. Kayla hunts, fishes, forages, explores, and lives within the Tongass. You will learn why this delicate ecosystem declared 'wilderness' and 'roadless' requires protection and why Trump's plans as always don't make sense.   --> TAKE ACTION | CLICK HERE

Mac Hodell is the first person to introduce fly fishing and fly tying to Rob. In this episode Mac discusses his fly fishing filled childhood while growing up in Reston, Virginia through his current home in Colorado. Mac is a problem solver and he utilizes this skill to analyze his surroundings while trout fishing to improve his catch rate. He talks about where to fish when the stream is crowded, his favorite fishing blog, and taking my brother out for Rocky Mountain trout. You'll also hear the story about one of two celebrities that used the f-bomb toward him.  This episode is brought to you by Korkers  Produced by Freestone Productions 

You might call them a hopper-dropper, clink and dink, western rig, dry-dropper, or two-fly rig. Rob explains the three types of multi-fly rigs he utilizes and how and when to benefit from this method of rigging. He covers materials used, frustrations from tossing more than one fly, patterns used, and more. Rob has a few anecdotes from personal and professional experiences.  Produced by Freestone Productions  Please subscribe, share, and rate this podcast.  #FishNunChucks

Kesley Gallagher has a passion for chasing fish from Los Angeles to Florida. She holds several International Game Fish Association (IGFA) world records. In this episode we discuss fly fishing the West Coast, Third Coast, and East Coast. You'll learn her preferred gear for each location, what to bring on a fishing trip, turkey sandwich mojo, and why she poses with a fly rod over her shoulder (she also likes cilantro).  Produced by Freestone Productions  Sponsored by Traeger Grills

Zane Lamprey is a world traveler, comedian, entertainer, and occasional fly angler. Rob invited Zane on the podcast to discuss his TV shows, traveling stories, hangover cures, some fly fishing, and a crazy camping story.  Produced by Freestone Productions  Zane's Podcast | ZanesWorld     

Rob met Glen Blackwood at the 2019 Virginia Fly Fishing and Wine Festival and quickly learned he is a wealth of information. This episode is dedicated to Glen's love of fishing and hunting in Michigan, fly fishing history, books, antique gear, and much more. This is an episode for all of the trout anglers.  Produced by Freestone Productions  Great Lakes Fly Fishing Company 

The Cortland Line Company aka "Cortland" is a small business with a big name. Cortland has been located in Cortland, NY  since 1915. Brooks Robinson from Cortland's Public Relations joins us this week to discuss all things fly lines, use and abuse of lines by product testers, new products, and a story about MacGyvering a stringer while fishing the SRNY.  Produced by Freestone Productions  Brought to you by Traeger

This episode is dedicated to structure. The physical objects in and around water that attract fish. Rob breaks down his favorite types of structure and the dynamics on how to present a fly to fish that should be there. Additionally, Rob discusses the dangers of fishing too close to structure when contemplating if the juice is worth the squeeze. What is the strangest structure you've pulled a fish from?  Produced by Freestone Productions  Sponsored by Korkers 

Rob interviews chef Tom Colicchio. Tom Colicchio is the chef and owner of Crafted Hospitality, judge on Bravo's 'Top Chef', and an avid fly angler. In this episode Tom and Rob discuss Tom's culinary career, oceanic seafood sustainability, places to eat and fish, life as a culinary competition show judge, and off shore fly fishing. We learn Tom's bucket list fishing destination and what you should never put on top of a pizza. Rob did not ask Tom about Okra.  Produced by Jason Reif.  Sponsored by Traeger Grills.  Crafted Hospitality. 

Rob breaks down what he likes and doesn't like with regards to fly tying materials. Listen as he describes his favorite materials by color and texture, where to purchase them, and the specific flies he ties with each material.  This episode is brought to you by Traeger Grills.  Produced by Jason Reif of Freestone Productions. 

Joe Jackson is a United States Army Veteran. Joe discovered fly fishing and fly tying through Project Healing Waters after a near tragic event. Sgt. Bass Fisher has become a master of fly tying utilizing deer hair to carve everything from hummingbirds to a Razorback hog. In this episode Rob and Joe discuss family life, fly tying, fly tying materials and tools to Joe's background in music.  Project Healing Waters  Produced by Jason Reif 

Kiki Galvin has been named as one of six women who are revolutionizing the world of fly fishing by Blue Ridge Outdoors. Kiki is a fly fishing guide, volunteer, mentor, and friend to many anglers. Her free time is spent volunteering for numerous fly fishing organizations. She has been a board member of Project Healing Waters and is the Vice President of the Northern Virginia Chapter of Trout Unlimited.  Rob invited Kiki over to tell her story.  Produced by Jason Reif of Freestone Productions  

Dan Davala dropped in to the FFC Headquarters for a little Pappy Van Winkle tasting and podcasting by the fire pit. Dan Davala is an Orvis Fly Fishing Travel Specialist. He is the former the Fishing Manager at Orvis Arlington, Virginia and is the founder of the Tidal Potomac Fly Roddders. Dan and his family now reside in Vermont. In this episode we'll learn about Dan's life of fly fishing from the small streams here in Fairfax to exotic and non-exotic locations near and far.  Produced By Freestone Productions 

Rob explores London on foot in search of historical scientific specimens, sandwiches and curries, and a few pints in historic pubs. Additionally, Rob attended the London Fly Fishing Fair. You will learn about small flies for clear salmon water, European fly tying techniques, and Slovenian hospitality.  Produced by Freestone Productions Please subscribe and follow on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube. 

Rob continues his journey through the Cotswolds with fly fishing guide Andy Grey and his dog Stanley for a tour of stillwater fly fishing opportunities outside Oxford in England. Andy offers fly fishing lessons and guided trips for trout, grayling, pike, and carp in the Cotswold and southern regions of the United Kingdom. Rob encounters blue rainbow trout, giant invasive crayfish, a buzzer hatch, and lots of narrow, winding roads.  Produced by Freestone Productions Brought to you by Andy Grey Fly Fishing Instagram @robsnowhite Twitter @robsnowhite

Rob meets up with fly fishing guide Andy Grey and his dog Stanley for a tour of trout and grayling opportunities outside Oxford in England. Andy offers fly fishing lessons and guided trips for trout, grayling, pike, and carp in the Cotswold and southern regions of the United Kingdom. Part 1 is a tour of a reservoir and streams with background on the history, physical geography, hatches, fishing techniques, and Rob getting scared by wild pheasants. Produced by Freestone Productions Brought to you by Andy Grey Fly Fishing Instagram @robsnowhite Twitter @robsnowhite