Episode 50: Bibios
Bibios, Heather Flies, Hawthorn Flies, Blossom Flies, Love Bugs - you name it. An interesting critter that .. for some reason seems more popular in Europe rather than the US. Whazzup with that?
Sep 08, 2022•24 min
Angler's Entomology Podcast
Explore the wonderful world of the critters fish eat. Both insects and others, we learn how they live and survive and pick up fly fishing tips in the process.
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Episode 49? Quill Gordon
Hey all - all about Quill Gordons and Theodore Gordon. Hope you enjoy it!
Jul 24, 2022•25 min•Ep. 49
Episode 47: Butterflies and Moths
Hey Folks, I'm back! And here with an episode mostly about moths. Yep. Moths as they relate to fly fishing. Check it out, I think you will be surprised.
May 15, 2022•26 min•Ep. 47
Episode 46: Blue Winged Olives
Hi folks! Sorry for the delay, but we're back in the saddle with an episode about Blue Winged Olives ... which are kind of complicated and confusing - but I make it 100% clear. I think. I hope.
Jun 19, 2021•23 min
Episode 45: Garden Hackle and San Juan Worms
Hey folks - yep - worms. Surprisingly interesting and entertaining even if the patterns are pretty mundane. That said, don't forget to check out the blog to see the patterns I've posted.
Mar 10, 2021•29 min
Episode 44: Cicadas and Leafhoppers: Plus bonus interview
Today we'll talk about cicadas and leafhoppers - plus we'll have a bonus interview with Charles Card - a guide on Utah's Green River - talking about the fun cicada "hatch" on that river. To learn more about Charles and book him for a trip, you can reach him at Spinnerfall Guide Service: www.spinnerfall.com
Sep 08, 2020•39 min
Episode 43: Zebra Caddis
An episode all about the Zebra Caddis - aka the Alderfly. Of course with historical diversions along the way.
Jun 24, 2020•25 min
Episode 42: Breathing Underwater
How insects breathe underwater ... and more importantly, how we can imitate that. Which I have to admit, I got a little carried away with. This is probably my geekiest episode. So if you want to get to the fly fishing part - jump to about minute 30.
Apr 12, 2020•40 min
Episode 40: Crayfish
Everything you could have possibly wanted to know about crayfish. Maybe. As well as the mysterious story around Selene's Sure Bet.
Mar 09, 2020•27 min
Episode 39: Golden Stones
For the purposes of this podcast, the critters I'm talking about are the tiger striped nymphs that fall in the stonefly families Perlidae and Perlodidae. Enjoy!
Dec 28, 2019•24 min
Episode 38: Green Rock Worms
Aka Green Caddis, Green Sedges or Rhyacophilidae. A common, easily identified caddis - at least in it's larval stage, that has wonderful behavior that makes it fun and effective to fish. We'll talk about the critter - but also a lot about the flies and the history of the flies that imitate them.
Nov 22, 2019•22 min
Episode 37: Teeny Tiny Things
Welcome to Episode 37 - where we'll be talking about those things that are large enough to see, but to small to really see what they are. things like water mites, daphnia, copepods and ostracods. They may not be too important for actual fly fishing, but they are super important in terms of the food chain. So - sit back, enjoy, and I hope you learn something new!
Oct 28, 2019•28 min
Episode 36: True Bugs
True bugs? What is a false bug? Well, true bugs is the term used by entomologists to refer to the guys that are in suborder Heteroptera. You may know them as the backswimmers, water boatmen, water bugs, and water striders. Join me as we talk about their cool behavior and habits. And check out the blog for some pics and patterns.
Sep 09, 2019•31 min
Episode 35: Crane Flies
Hi folks, Sorry for the delay in getting this out - but here is an episode all about crane flies. Pretty cool stuff once you take a moment to actually spend some time looking at them. Enjoy!
Jul 14, 2019•21 min
Episode 34: Spiders
We all look at spider webs to see what has hatched - but this dives into the critters who actually make the web. There will also be a few stories about my troubled relationships with these creepy crawlies.
Jun 01, 2019•21 min
33 March Browns
Here you have it! An episode about March Browns - for April. Check out the blog for some pics and patterns - and enjoy the episode!
May 12, 2019•22 min
Drift
Yep - an episode about Drift - that phenomenon where insects drift in the current and that we intentionally and unintentionally imitate. There is a surprising amount of why/when/how that is out there. Plus plenty that we don't know. I hope you enjoy.
Apr 05, 2019•23 min
Episode 31 - Amphipods or Scuds
Yes, this is the "amphi-podcast". Amphipods are a super important trout food - often being found year round - but they are also interesting in their diversity. We'll even talk about mind control in this episode!
Mar 06, 2019•20 min•Ep. 31
Episode 30: Winter
Hi Folks - all about Winter - we are in the depths of it, so why not learn something about it! In particular, how the critters fish eat survive it. No blog post, but here are two links: Here is one for the Western Maine Fly Fishing Expo: https://www.bethelmaine.com/events/details/western-maine-fly-fishing-expo-8018; And here is a link to that article I pointed out in the podcast - about dragonfly migration: https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsbl.2018.0741 Hope you enjoy....
Jan 28, 2019•29 min
Episode 29: Beetles
Happy New Year! All about beetles - terrestrial and aquatic ones. Lots of patterns on the blog this episode, so check it out at http://anglersentomology.libsyn.com/
Jan 01, 2019•31 min
Episode 28: Whiteflies
Today we are talking about whiteflies - Ephoron leukon and album, altho we'll talk about the genus overall which is worldwide in distribution. Of course we'll also digress, talking about sex without sex and other fun stuff. When your done be sure and check out the new Facebook "Anglers Entomology Podcast" page
Dec 04, 2018•16 min
Episode 27: Leadwing Coachman Mayfly
Hi folks - here is an episode all about Isonychia bicolor - which goes by a dozen or so other names. Besides the confusing naming situation, we'll talk about it's bizarre habits, imitations and it's dubious connection to the Leadwing Coachman fly.
Nov 08, 2018•17 min
Episode 26: Midges
Here you go folks, finally, an episode about teeny weeny flies. I hope you find the diversity interesting - well, because it is. And I've, as usual, added some pics to the blog - so you can see what I'm talking about - both of midges and of some of my favorite flies: http://anglersentomology.libsyn.com/
Oct 03, 2018•19 min
Episode 25: Mosquitoes
Bloodsucking little *$#^&*. We'll talk about their medical importance, how they relate to fly fishing, and perhaps, most importantly, about repellents and how to chose them!
Sep 02, 2018•29 min
Episode 24: Leeches
Probably not your first topic of interest as you're driving to your 4th of July picnic, but they really are interesting. And fish like 'em. The fact that they suck your blood? Well, we all gotta make a living somehow, don't we?
Jul 04, 2018•23 min
Episode 23: Hoppers
Grasshoppers, Katydids and Crickets - can't beat 'em. We'll talk about imitations, as well as they importance in human culture and economics. I think you'll be amazed at all the diversity. And, we'll talk about why, at least my guess, as to why hoppers we fish with have red butts.
Jun 05, 2018•38 min
Episide 22: The Hendrickson
An episode all about the Hendrickson ... with, of course, digressions... including hatch charts, history, geography and patterns. Check out the blog for patterns and pics: http://anglersentomology.libsyn.com/
May 01, 2018•26 min
Episode 21: Caddisfly Families
Hi Folks - an episode about various caddis families. Be sure to check out the blog post for this episode too - there are some of my favorite patterns as well as pics of some of these guys. http://anglersentomology.libsyn.com/
Mar 29, 2018•33 min
Episode 20: Fly tying pests
Tie flies? Then you ought to be worried about dermestid beetles and clothes moths. This episode will discuss these guys, how to control them, and the pros and cons of the various solutions. We'll even do a diversion into how poisons work and 'natural' solutions. I hope you enjoy the program.
Feb 28, 2018•39 min
Episode 19: Caddisflies
Hi folks - this is the first of a two parter on caddisflies. Today we'll talk about the group and their life history in general. We'll also talk about imitating the group in a simple way - and next episode we'll talk about the different families and imitating them in gory detail! I hope you enjoy...
Feb 01, 2018•30 min
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