February 11, 2013

Podcast: The Science of Gore-Tex



Season Eight, Episode Twelve: The Science of Gore-Tex with Brad Yeomans and Tim Dennis
33:15 (Right click to download)
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Brad Yeomans is the in-house guy for Gore-Tex at Simms Fishing Products, and Tim Dennis is one of W.L. Gore's national sales managers. Dont miss their fascinating break-down of the science and marketing of breathable fabrics.

February 4, 2013

Podcast: Sunglass 101 with Ed Moody



Season Eight, Episode Eleven: Sunglass 101 with Ed Moody
30:53 (Right click to download)
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Costa Sunglass VP of Product Development Ed Moody explains polarization, the difference between glass and plastic, and color choice.

January 8, 2013

Podcast: Europe Decoded with Calvin Harris



Season Eight, Episode Ten: Europe Decoded with Calvin Harris
27:56 (Right click to download)
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Calvin Harris is a former professional guide and current resident of Vienna, Austria. Don't miss his unique break-down of the best places to go fishing in Europe, and how to pull it off.

December 10, 2012

Podcast: Inside Orvis with Steve Hemkens



Season Eight, Episode Nine: Inside Orvis with Steve Hemkens
33:23 (Right click to download)
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Steve Hemkens is the head of product development for both Orvis's fishing and hunting lines. He has a lot to say about perceptions, how gear gets made, and where it gets made...

November 30, 2012

Article: Brown Butter - Arkansas Life Magazine

My article on fall fishing on the White River in Arkansas, "Brown Butter," for the current issue of Arkansas Life magazine, is now online. You can read it for free on the Arkansas Life website on page 58, but you may need to wait a minute for the full magazine to load. (The whole magazine is excellent, by the way. Special thanks to my old friend Katie Bridges for the assignment.

November 28, 2012

Podcast: Musky Country with Brad Bohen



Season Eight, Episode Eight: Musky Country with Brad Bohen
29:08 (Right click to download)
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Brad Bohen is the owner and head guide at Musky County Outfitters and the filmmaker behind "Zero to Hero" (2010).

November 19, 2012

Podcast: Garage Skiff with Paul Sonnen



Season Eight, Episode Seven: Garage Skiff with Paul Sonnen
33:59 (Right click to download)
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Paul Sonnen of Shallow Minded Outfitters in Gulf Shores, Alabama, is the builder of "La Flaca,"--the exquisitely crafted skiff you see above. He also recorded one of the most amazing YouTube videos about Gulf Coast sharks you will ever see.

November 12, 2012

Podcast: Fiberglass Manifesto with Cameron Mortenson



Season Eight, Episode Six: Fiberglass Manifesto with Cameron Mortenson
27:56 (Right click to download)
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Cameron Mortenson runs the only blog in fly fishing exclusively dedicated to fiberglass fly rods... and it's great. Don't miss this peek into one of the sport's best niches.

November 7, 2012

Podcast: Family Values with Robert Eddins



Season Eight, Episode Five: Family Values with Robert Eddins
33:56 (Right click to download)
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Robert Eddins of Ro Drift Boats describes how to start a drift boat company with a bale of hay and some stucco.

October 29, 2012

Podcast: Skiff Building with Tom Mitzlaff


Season Eight, Episode Four: Skiff Building with Tom Mitzlaff
31:46 (Right click to download)
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Tom Mitzlaff once built a skiff in his garage... and turned it into a major boat company. Today he's the owner of SoloSkiff--one of the most innovative new craft to hit the water in years.