The Itinerant Angler Podcast

Justin Witt is the owner of Patagonia Unlimited, one of the only outfitters in the region to offer a low-cost "guide special."  He's also a successful businessman stateside, but he left that all behind to live the dream, starting with a pan-Patagonian trek that almost cost him his life--and wound up introducing him to his wife. Don't miss his awesome stories, seriously.

Lori-Ann Murphy is a popular and well-known guide from Montana, who recently took over as fishing coordinator at El Pescador Lodge in Belize. Don't miss her comments on the way saltwater fly fishing has changed, and her exciting analysis of the most elusive fish in salt water: the permit.

Henry Cowen is the inventor of the Cowen's Baitfish and one of Georgia's top striper guides. Listen in for his detailed and informative interview on catching linesides with the fly rod.

Dr. Aaron Adams is the Director of Operations for the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (formerly Bonefish and Tarpon Unlimited). Tune in for his fascinating explanation of the new science of satellite tagging and the remarkable behaviors of bonefish, tarpon, and permit. Thanks to this new science, we may be able to protect these important species from the cradle for the first time, thus improving sportfishing for everyone.

Bill Oyster's a well-known cane rodmaker who does beautiful work, but probably his greatest skill is as a teacher. He's building a new shop in beautiful downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia, and that shop is going to be one of a kind. Part factory, part school, part inn; it's likely to become one of the great fly-fishing meccas of the northern hemisphere. Tune in to catch this unique individual and his exciting plan for the future of cane rods.

Steve Dally's journey to Arkansas from Tasmania has been long and full of unique experiences. Now he finds himself the owner of a brand new fly shop, right on the banks of Arkansas's famous White River. Don't miss his insight into what it takes to a get a fly shop off the ground!

Dr. Way Yin has had a hand in designing a good chunk of the Spey tackle on the market, (including designing for Scott Fly Rods and Scientific Anglers) and his reflections on the extreme growth of Spey casting--and how lucky we are to have our modern tackle--are well worth the listen.

Mark Richens just bought legendary rodmaker Thomas & Thomas, rescuing it from what has been a fairly public decline. But with a background in successfully managing start-ups, an appreciation for the importance of keeping the racks full, and a hearty sense of the company's history, the future is obviously bright.

Capt. Paul Rose has perfected flats fishing for carp--and he uses the technique to hone his anglers' skills for more prestigious targets. Don't miss this intriguing look at a flats-fishing practice so engaging, you might just forget it's "practice."

Flip Pallot, long-time host of ESPN's "The Walker's Cay Chronicles," discusses the best and worst of fishing television, why we were lucky to have a show like his in the first place, and his most memorable travel stories.

Tim Pommer is the chief product developer and head lab rat at Scientific Anglers. He's also a musky expert and the guy who did all the testing on SA's popular Sharkskin fly line. Ever wondered just how "scientific" the fly fishing companies really are? Tune in to find out.

Kristen Mustad of Nautilus Reels describes how the Norwegian scion of a powerful family wound up owning a reel company in Florida... and sounding like Antonio Banderas. Tune in for the last episode of 2010's Season Five, and mark your calendars for the upcoming Season Six!

Professional outdoor photographer Tosh Brown has been featured in dozens of publications. Once upon a time, he was a travel agent. Tune in to hear his fascinating thoughts on one of the best jobs ever invented... and what happened to it.

Ever since founder Ross Hauck created the first machined, black Ross Reel, his company has led the pack (and inspired many imitators). Now, that company has been purchased by 3M: will it be a success story like 3M's ownership of Scientific Anglers, or a slow burn to obscurity as has happened to some of 3M's less fortunate purchases? Tune in to find out.

Joe Healy is the editor in chief and publisher of Fly Rod & Reel magazine. Don't miss his intriguing ground-level insights into both the history of fly fishing's publishing world, and its future.

Missourian Randy Hanner is a Fly Fishing Team USA member who's seen it all; don't miss his informative break-down of the secrets of European anglers.

Trout Unlimited CEO Chris Wood addresses the "Holy War" over access, as well as the ongoing fight in Washington to preserve clean water for trout--and our future.

Graham Owen has carved out the coolest career in fly fishing: tying super-realistic flies as film props for Hollywood! Don't miss this intriguing interview.

L.L. Bean is one of the largest outdoor companies in the world, but when it comes to fly-fishing, they try to act like a small start up. And with abundant hunting and fishing opportunities right out the back door of their Freeport, Maine, headquarters, it's amazing these guys get anything done at all. Sometimes being a large catalog company can create head-scratching conundrums (like wondering whether you're asking enough for your products). At the end of the day, though, there's a reason for the company's 100 years of success: old-fashioned quality.

Kyle Kosovich is the owner and head guide at Longboat Outfitters. He built a unique modern version of the historical White River jon boat (also known as the "jack boat"), which he currently uses to guide the Missouri Ozarks. From 1940s-style multi-day floats, complete with gourmet campfire baking, to modern tailwaters such as the Norfork, this is a boat--and a style of fishing--that can do it all.