The Itinerant Angler Podcast: Season Four

Episode Fourteen: Chicken Genetics with Dr. Tom Whiting

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Whiting Farms has the world market on genetically-engineered hackle cornered. Tune in to hear Dr. Tom Whiting's explanation of the history of his company, how he breeds for certain traits, and what happens to all those chickens after their pelts are "harvested."

Also, tune in for new music from the recently-released album "Fishing Music II," courtesy of Ben Winship and David Thompson. You can check out the new album at fishingmusic.com.

The Itinerant Angler Podcast: Season Four

Episode Thirteen: Rod Lore with Sage's Jerry Siem

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Jerry Siem is the chief rod designer at Sage, arguably the biggest domestic manufacturer of high-end fly rods. Jerry's encyclopedic knowledge of rodbuilding dates from the early days of Fenwick, through his own personal time at R.L. Winston, and up to today, with Sage reliably producing some of the most popular fly rod models in the industry. Enjoy this thoroughly educational interview.