In this episode, Joshua and Caleb discuss some of their early and continuous mistakes as anglers and fathers. Things like: -going too fast on the water -getting too much gear that you never need -letting our anger get the best of us and so much more. Mentioned in this episode: -Pigeon River Outfitters: https://www.pigeonriveroutfittersnc.com/ -Sly Fishing Outfitters: https://slyfishingoutfitters.com/
Aug 29, 2022•42 min
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb interview David Jacobson of O'Pros Fly Fishing. David started a fly fishing gear company with his brothers in Wisconsin. In this episode, they discuss: -The 3rd handed rod holder -Moving from Hockey to Fly Fishing -Creating better fly fishing gear -Hockey stick landing nets -Working a business from your basement -Starting a small business with family -Being a new father -Balancing work, small business life, and being a new dad -Fly fishing for carp in Wisconsin ...
Aug 22, 2022•48 min
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb interview Andrew McNeece of Bluff Line Media. Andrew is the owner and lead creative at Bluff Line Media and an educator at Bentonville Schools. Since 2018, Andrew has produced many short films, including "Ozarks on the Fly Series," "The Art of Fly Fishing," and "A Cure for Cabin Fever." He and his team recently created "UNDAMMED: A Buffalo River Adventure," which celebrates America's First National River on the year of its 50th Anniversary. In this interview, An...
Aug 15, 2022•59 min
In this episode: - Building and designing a fly tying/recording studio - Smallmouth bass fishing on the fly - Doing all the research on how to catch a fish and still coming up broke - Asking for help with fishing/parenting Big shoutout to our friend Matt for getting us on the smallies. Check him out on Instagram: @wnc_on_the_fly Mentioned in this episode: -Pigeon River Outfitters: https://www.pigeonriveroutfittersnc.com/ -Anadromous Fly Company: https://www.aflyco.com/ -Sly Fishing Outfitters: h...
Aug 08, 2022•41 min
In this episode, after reviewing some recent fishing adventures, Joshua and Caleb review their first year as a podcast. They discuss: -recent fly fishing adventures and the traveling fly box -starting a podcast with no expectations -their favorite episodes -their favorite guests -the Dads on the Fly community -where Dads on the Fly is headed in the future -and more Mentioned in this episode: -Traveling Fly Box: -Cameron Booth: https://youtu.be/LoUO_8flPHY -Fish Hands Franky: https://youtu.be/7pP...
Aug 01, 2022•49 min
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb sit down with Jacob Rash of the NCWRC. Jacob is the Coldwater Research Coordinator for NC, meaning he spends most of his time thinking about and working with trout. We discuss: -Jake's story of becoming a trout biologist -the issues facing trout in NC -the immaculate native North Carolina brook trout -NC trout fishing regulations and the whys behind them -how better understanding trout has made Jake a better fisherman -how we can better protect trout in NC We ha...
Jul 25, 2022•1 hr 7 min
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb interview Jesse Males of Backwater Fly Fishing. They discuss: -Jesse's beginnings in the fly fishing industry, leaving the normal to embrace the unknown. -Living and starting a fly fishing guide service in Costa Rica -Raising sons in the Costa Rican Jungle -Starting an international guide service -Fly Tying and the mistakes beginners make -Creating award-winning fly fishing films -How faith has shaped Jesse's life and all of his adventures in the fly fishing ind...
Jul 18, 2022•1 hr 20 min
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb recap some of their most recent fly fishing adventures and interview some special people in their life. They discuss: -What really matters on a fishing trip. -Taking Foster (Joshua's 10-year-old son) on his first wading trip in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park -Adventures behind the vise -Taking their mom on he first fly fishing float trip -Battling mother nature and much more! Mentioned in this episode: Sly Fishing Outfitters: https://slyfishingoutfitter...
Jul 11, 2022•40 min
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb recap their recent family vacation with the entire Simmons clan. They discuss: -How they vacation a little different than most people. -Fly fishing right in the middle of a local park -Kids catching their first fish. -Fly fishing and tying adventures and much more! Mentioned in this episode: Pigeon River Outfitters: https://www.pigeonriveroutfittersnc.com/ Anadromous Fly Company: https://www.aflyco.com/
Jun 27, 2022•37 min
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb interview Steve Haigh of the Destination Angler Podcast. They cover the following topics: - Starting a podcast. - Fishing with kids. - Getting started in fly fishing - Great stories of conversations with some of the greatest anglers around the world. - Connecting our faith with fly fishing. Check out Steve and his podcast wherever you get your podcasts or on his website at: -https://destinationangler.libsyn.com/ Also mentioned in this podcast, check out some of ...
Jun 20, 2022•54 min
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb sit down together to discuss the following: - reviewing some of their recent adventures in some of their favorite local streams (including seeing a hellbender) -Choosing the right fly. Our thought process behind it -Update on Joshua's adventures behind the vise and dealing with frustrations in fly tying -Upcoming summer vacations for the brothers and intentionally resting -Upcoming plans for the podcast Mentioned in this episode: -Dads on the Fly Instagram: @Dad...
Jun 13, 2022•37 min
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb interview Cameron Booth of Tailwalkers Adventure Company. Cameron grew up loving fishing and then became a professional golfer. Through his travels in golf and chasing fish along the way, he grew to love angling as much as golf. When life threw him a curveball, and he was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, he chose to fight and then found that the water has healing powers. He has now started his own fly fishing adventure company, which has taken off near Salt Lake C...
Jun 06, 2022•1 hr 14 min
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb interview Jason Marquardt and JEB Hall of Davidson River Outfitters. Topics in this episode include: - Life at the fly shop -Chasing fish in blue linesF -Falling in love with Western NC fishing -Fly tying -Writing about fishing and much more.
May 30, 2022•55 min
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb talk about some of their recent adventures on the river. Included in this episode: -Participating in a river clean up with our kids -Fishing our home waters -Embracing the short trips -Joshua's Adventures Behind the Vice -Catching your first fish on a fly you tie -Chasing smallmouth bass...and failing -We're so blessed -How to teach our kids gratitude
May 23, 2022•47 min
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb interview one of the owners of Trout Thirty, Justin Bruce. Trout Thirty is a trout fishing apparel company that started two years ago amid the pandemic. Justin tells his story of why they started Trout Thirty and how he plans to make the most of his time with his children outdoors. https://www.troutthirty.com/ Use discount code "flydads" at checkout.
May 16, 2022•47 min
Joshua and Caleb interview New York Times best-selling author David Coggins in this episode. Like Joshua and Caleb, David has developed an obsession with fly fishing and has written about it in several places, including his most recent book "The Optimist: A Case For The Fly Fishing Life." In this episode, David shares his fly fishing journey, why he chose to write about fishing, his writing process, and much more. The Optimist Book - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1982152508/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_AMZF...
May 09, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 38
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb discuss Joshua's recent completion of grad school and relate it to how they learn as anglers and fathers.
May 02, 2022•43 min
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb interview the owners of River Rat, the fly fishing raft company that Joshua and Caleb chose for their recent raft purchase. We discuss what it's been like to build and design a great fishing raft, how to take your kids fishing on a raft, and so much more. Check River Rat out online at https://riverratusa.com/ or on Instagram @riverratus.
Apr 25, 2022•1 hr 1 min
In this week's episode, Joshua and Caleb recap their spring break week, spending time with their families. Caleb unpacks his family's camping trip. Joshua discusses several day trips with his kids. And the dads discuss what it means to be truly present with your kids.
Apr 18, 2022•35 min•Ep. 35
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb chat with Frank Ciccone, or @FishHandsFranky as he is known online. They talk about what it has been like for Frank to get into fly fishing, the how and why behind Frank's YouTube channel, and some behind-the-scenes stories of their recent fly fishing trip in Wyoming.
Apr 11, 2022•53 min
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb recap their recent fishing adventure to Wyoming. Hear about their adventures (or shall we say misadventures) in air travel. Both segments of this episode come from the midst of their travel home from Wyoming. On location in the Salt Lake City airport and driving down I-26.
Apr 04, 2022•39 min
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb interview Jim Klug, Founder and Director of Operations for Yellow Dog Fly Fishing. Yellow Dog are the experts in fly fishing destination travel. Jim goes into great detail with Joshua and Caleb about all things fly fishing, including: -his journey into fly fishing -the secrets to the success of Yellow Dog -planning your destination fly fishing adventure -planning fly trips as dads -his views on where the fly fishing industry is heading -tips for dads in this day...
Mar 28, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 32
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb interview Howie Fischer (@howardtheduck23 on Instagram) about his journey into fly fishing. We also take a deep dive into Howie's Fly Tying Journey, which he has begun to master in the last few years. Learn some tips and tricks for getting started behind the vise and more in this episode.
Mar 21, 2022•1 hr 12 min
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb try to define their whys. Looking at why you do what you do leads to a lot of reflection and allows you to evaluate whether your efforts are truly worth it. We look at why we fish, we do a podcast, why we bought a boat, and why we make the decisions we do as parents. Hopefully, this episode will inspire you to reflect on your whys.
Mar 14, 2022•45 min•Ep. 30
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb take a look at some of their favorite fishing hacks that they have picked up over the years. Hopefully, these will help save you time on the water and save some money in your wallet. They also catch up on more of Joshua's adventures behind the vise and what it's been like going to the fly shop to buy material for the first time: that overwhelming feeling when you're not sure what you need. And then they wrap the episode with a new Dad Hack that Joshua learned th...
Mar 07, 2022•45 min
In this episode of Dads On The Fly, Joshua and Caleb discuss a variety of topics, including: - recapping the guide series - recent fly fishing trips - Is it ever ok to say no to fishing? - Joshua's adventures behind the vise (new fly tying segment) - engaging with the fly fishing community Enjoy these and the other ramblings of Joshua and Caleb in this week's episode.
Feb 28, 2022•48 min•Ep. 28
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb interview fly shop manager Chad Fouts. Chad has years of experience fly fishing in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park and guiding float trips in east Tennessee. This episode is full of great tips and tricks for successful days in the park or on many of the main rivers in Tennessee.
Feb 21, 2022•48 min
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb interview Doug McElvy of Mountain Fly Anglers and discuss taking your kids fishing and some great fishing spot in Western NC.
Feb 14, 2022•46 min•Ep. 26
In Part 2 of our guide series, Joshua and Caleb interview the owner of Due South Outfitters, Max Beck. Due South Outfitters is a fly fishing guide service and fly shop in Boone, NC. Max gives great insight into the fly fishing scene in the high country and delves into some of the secrets to their shop's success. Check them out at https://www.duesouthoutfitters.com/.
Feb 07, 2022•51 min•Ep. 25
In the first part of our Guide Series, Joshua and Caleb interview one of the owners from the Tuckaseegee Fly Shop, Bobby Bennett. Bobby discusses the ups and downs of owning a fly shop and being a fly fishing guide.
Jan 31, 2022•1 hr 1 min
