2 Guys and a River

Fly fishing strengthens families. But does it really? Do families that fly fish together stay together? The outdoors in general and fly fishing in particular seem to give parents and their children a chance to communicate about something other than homework, screen, time, and household chores. Whether camping or hunting or fly fishing, the outdoors … Continue reading "Episode 30: Gary Borger on How Fly Fishing Strengthens Families" The post Episode 30: Gary Borger on How Fly Fishing Strengthens Families appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

It’s dead winter. And time to make plans for your next fly fishing trip. A few of you hardy souls are winter fishing, but most of us are dreaming of 2016. In this podcast, we discuss fly fishing in the new year and offer some ways to plan for your next fly fishing trip. Be … Continue reading "Episode 29: Planning Your Next Fly Fishing Trip" The post Episode 29: Planning Your Next Fly Fishing Trip appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Tis the Season. Every fly fisher wants either a gift certificate or two in his or her stocking. Or some crisply wrapped stocking presents from a spouse who knows fly fishing gadgets. In this podcast, we banter a bit about our love of fly fishing gadgets. Steve is much more of a gadget junkie than … Continue reading "Episode 28: Fly Fishing Gadgets Galore" The post Episode 28: Fly Fishing Gadgets Galore appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Your next guided fly fishing trip – how should you prepare for it? Hiring a fly fishing guide seems easy enough: just pay and fish, right? Yes, it’s an extra expense, of course, but we believe in regularly fishing with a guide because doing so ups our fly fishing game. In this podcast about your … Continue reading "Episode 27: Your Next Guided Fly Fishing Trip" The post Episode 27: Your Next Guided Fly Fishing Trip appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Where would we be if we caught all the trout we hooked? There’d be no fishing stories. There’d be no (possibly apocryphal) stories of the one that got away. In this episode, we offer up practical help on landing bigger trout. We’ve caught our share of fat rainbows and thick browns, but if years ago … Continue reading "Episode 26: Landing Bigger Trout" The post Episode 26: Landing Bigger Trout appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Conservation and fly fishing are like an old married couple. They’ve been together so long that it’s hard to remember their life before. Yet it’s critical to educate younger generations on the fragile ecosystems of our cold water fisheries. And there are simple, practical things fly fishers can do to step up and join the … Continue reading "Episode 25: TU’s Dave Kumlien on Fly Fishing and Conservation" The post Episode 25: TU’s Dave Kumlien on Fly Fishing and Conservation appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Stalking trout is not on the mind of the beginner fly fisher. It’s hard enough to sling the fly. But there are two sure-fire ways not to catch trout: Creating a drift with a wake that would make a water skier proud and fishing a run with spooked trout. Too often fly fishers ruin their … Continue reading "Episode 24: The Art of Stalking Trout" The post Episode 24: The Art of Stalking Trout appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Fly fishing seems different in kind from other outdoor sports. There’s something healing about a day on the water. It’s hard to describe to someone who has never fly fished. It’s an escape from reality. Or maybe fly fishing is reality, and it’s a return to sanity. In this episode, we discuss The Healing Properties … Continue reading "Episode 23: The Healing Properties of Fly Fishing" The post Episode 23: The Healing Properties of Fly Fishing appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Choosing the right fly rod is important whether you are new to the sport or a veteran. In this podcast episode, Steve and Dave help aspiring fly fishers select their next trout rod. Dave is adamant that new fly fishers should not buy the most expensive rods, unless they have an indiscriminate amount of money. … Continue reading "Episode 22: Choosing the Right Fly Rod" The post Episode 22: Choosing the Right Fly Rod appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

There’s a reason this podcast is called “2 Guys and a River.” Our experience (such as it is) is largely fly fishing creeks and rivers. But fly fishing a lake has its own delights. Lake fishing is both the same as and different from fishing a river. Some principles apply in both settings. In How … Continue reading "Episode 21: How to Fly Fish a Lake" The post Episode 21: How to Fly Fish a Lake appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Back in the day, Bob Granger was the fly fishing guide to the stars. He has owned a fly shop, tied a zillion flies, and guided celebrities, politicians, and America’s business leaders. In this interview, Bob regales us with his stories from the river and gives advice to aspiring fly fishers. Listen to the podcast … Continue reading "Episode 20: Interview with a Fly Fishing Sage" The post Episode 20: Interview with a Fly Fishing Sage appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

There’s only one “A River Runs Through It,” the classic fly fishing novella by Norman Maclean. But there’s a host of great outdoor writers who capture the joy and emotion of life in the outdoors. In this episode, Steve and Dave discuss their favorite outdoor authors, including Wallace Stegner, Ivan Doig, and Rick Bass. Be … Continue reading "Episode 19: Our Favorite Outdoor Authors" The post Episode 19: Our Favorite Outdoor Authors appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

You haven’t fly fished if you haven’t slipped while waist high in a swift current. Who hasn’t felt the adrenaline surge as the icy water poured over the top of your waders? In this episode Steve and Dave discuss The Basics of Safe Wading, offering several principles for making sure you make it to your … Continue reading "Episode 18: The Basics of Safe Wading" The post Episode 18: The Basics of Safe Wading appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Fly fishing is a solitary act. Yet for us, it has also been the means for a long friendship. In this episode we tell how fly fishing has contributed to many years of laughter and conversation. Listen to Episode 17: Fly Fishing and Friendship here. You can subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or Stitcher … Continue reading "Episode 17: Fly Fishing and Friendship" The post Episode 17: Fly Fishing and Friendship appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Weather on the river can be unpredictable. Now that’s a patently obvious statement. But it needs to be said. Some of the best days fly fishing are miserable (in terms of weather) for fly fishers. Listen to Episode 16: Weathering the Weather on the River. Listen to our episode “Weathering the Weather on the River” … Continue reading "Episode 16: Weathering the Weather on the River" The post Episode 16: Weathering the Weather on the River appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.