In this episode, Joshua and Caleb discuss all things guide-related. They discuss when and how to choose a guide, your expectations with a guide, and what they hope for when fishing with a guide.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb recap the week (some raft DIY and Joshua ties a fly) and dive into some hot fly fishing topics. We cover things such as taking care of the water, realistic expectations for fishing, fishing and social media, and everyone's favorite hot topic: spot burning.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb discuss all the amazing fly fishing-related items they got for Christmas. They reflect on two recent fly fishing float trips. Then they discuss all they hope to accomplish in fly fishing in 2022. As always it's mixed in amongst their humor and antics.
This episode was a lot of fun. Joshua and Caleb take time to interview their wives on what it's like being married to a fly angler. Hear funny stories, a game of "What's that fly-fishing term" and more.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb discuss how they grow their craft of fly fishing.
We have officially added a boat to our fly fishing arsenal. In this episode, Joshua and Caleb discuss all the research that went into their investment in a fly fishing raft. They then describe and share their experience of their maiden voyage on their new raft.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb sit down with Ray Sugg, recently coined by NC Wildlife Magazine as "The Man of a Thousand Streams." Ray has been fly fishing for trout in Western NC since the 80s. He recently accomplished his goal of catching trout on the fly in 1,000 different North Carolina streams. In Part 2, we ask Ray about some of his best fishing stories, some of his favorite places he's been, and what tactics he uses to catch fish in so many new areas.
Joshua and Caleb sit down with Ray Sugg in this episode, recently coined by NC Wildlife Magazine as "The Man of a Thousand Streams." Ray has been fly fishing for trout in Western NC since the 80s. He recently accomplished his goal of catching trout on the fly in 1,000 different North Carolina streams. Joshua and Caleb discuss with Ray how he achieved such a feat and some history of NC trout fishing and more in part 1 of their interview with Ray.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb discuss their most recent quick trips fly fishing and how they handle other anglers on the river. Enjoy!
With the holiday season approaching, Joshua and Caleb talk through their wish lists regarding fly fishing. And this isn't just a wish list of items they want, but places they wish to go, people they with to fish with, and more.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb discuss the differences in fishing for wild vs. stocked fish. They then tie it into how we often try to curate specific experiences for our kids. Enjoy!
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb discuss their recent fishing trip taking their kids fishing. Also a few announcements and exciting things ahead!
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb take the time to discuss Caleb's journey into fly tying. Then they discuss their favorite book that they read this summer, "The Optimist" by David Coggins.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb discuss some of the prominent fly fishing techniques and styles and what they like and don't like about them, along with some of their favorite dad techniques.
In this episode Joshua and Caleb interview Justin Pilat. Justin has been in the fly fishing industry for over 4 years. He is an avid angler as well as a freelance photographer.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb discuss why they think everyone should give fly fishing a try. They also take a minute to shout out to Joshua's oldest son as he celebrates his 10th birthday.
Joshua and Caleb have a lot of fun in this episode as they talk about what they believe to be the essential gear for beginning fly fishers and dads. They share some of their humorous stories of mistakes they've made with gear in the past and talk about what they believe to be one of the best essentials for being a dad.
Joshua and Caleb live in Haywood County, NC. Tuesday, August 17th, their hometown of Canton and surrounding communities were struck with horrible flooding. In this episode, Joshua and Caleb discuss how they handle the disaster and share insight that might help you whenever disaster strikes.
Joshua and Caleb discuss one of their most recent fishing trips and how they handle it when the fishing isn't what they hoped. Adversity is a natural part of life and especially parenting. How do we take it when what we're trying isn't working?
Joshua and Caleb interview their dad David Simmons about raising boys and never giving up.
Joshua and Caleb take the time to discuss how they plan their different fishing trips and family trips and how you can make the most of the trips you take. Link to Joshua, Caleb, and their dad's trip on the Cowpasture River in Bath County, Virginia: https://youtu.be/pmAWq-g-VJ8. "The Optimist: A Case For The Fly Fishing Life" by David Coggins. https://www.amazon.com/Optimist-Case-Fly-Fishing-Life/dp/1982152508
Joshua and Caleb talk about some of their most memorable "firsts" of fishing and being dads.
In episode 1, Joshua and Caleb discuss the beginnings of their journeys in faith, fatherhood, and fly fishing.
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