In this episode, we talk with Todd Tanner, Brant Oswald, Pat McCabe, and Chris Elbow about improving our fly fishing in general and Todd’s School of Trout in particular. (Presented by Hatch Magazine)

(0:00:00) Introduction

(0:05:30) School of Trout mission and the meaning of success

(0:09:05) Chris’s journey from beginner to enthusiast

(0:14:40) Teaching all skill levels

(0:24:40) Learning to cast

(0:35:25) Tim’s “mind-blowing” casting revelation

(0:46:00) Overcoming intimidation and sticking with it

(1:17:50) Final thoughts

Learn more about the guests

School of Trout

Todd Tanner

Brant Oswald

Pat McCabe

Chris Elbow

In this episode, Bob White talks about his life as a guide, artist, writer, and destination travel host. (Presented by Hatch Magazine)

(0:00:00) Introduction

(0:00:20) The Copper Bob

(0:07:20) Muskie vs Musky

(0:10:00) Belleville, Illinois to Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota

(0:13:00) Bob’s start as a guide

(0:18:20) Challenges as a guide

(00:29:30) Bob’s career as an artist

(00:35:20) The allusion of detail

(00:40:30) The role of storytelling in art

(00:43:10) John Gierach

(00:48:30) Fly sketches

(00:52:20) The Classic Sporting Art of Bob White

(00:55:30) Hosted trips

(01:03:10) Advice for aspiring artists, guides, and hosts

Learn more about Bob White

https://www.bobwhitestudio.com

The Classic Sporting Art of Bob White

In this episode, we talk with Dave Karczynski about his new book, Calling After Water, and his life as a writer, angler, and university professor. (Presented by Hatch Magazine)

(0:00:00) Introduction

(0:05:00) The role of humor in writing

(0:12:40) Musky vs muskie

(0:15:40) The allure of musky fishing

(0:22:30) What makes a good fishing partner?

(0:27:20) What makes a good fishing destination?

(0:30:30) Dave's evolution as a writer

(0:39:10) What does it mean to write one true sentence?

(0:43:10) Rhythm and voice in writing

(0:47:30) Dave's evolution as an angler (From Lure to Fly)

(0:59:20) Smallmouth: Modern Fly-Fishing Methods, Tactics, and Techniques

(1:04:10) Rules for writing

(1:08:15) Calling After Water

(1:13:30) Book reading

Learn more about Dave Karczynski

https://davekarczynski.com