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Anchored Podcast Ep. 284: Ben Sippola on Wading in Jandals

Ben Sippola — also known as Benny-Sip — is a New Zealand-based writer whose work is rooted in rivers, fly fishing, and the spaces in between. A former professional footballer turned coach, he’s now the author of books like Wading in Jandals and A River Runs, and a regular contributor to The Fly Fish Journal. The post Anchored Podcast Ep. 284: Ben Sippola on Wading in Jandals appeared first on Anchored Outdoors....

Anchored Podcast Ep. 157: Tying Flies with Brita Fordice

In this episode of Anchored, April meets with Brita Fordice to discuss tying flies, life and much more....

Anchored Podcast Ep. 156: Hoagy Carmichael on Bamboo Fly Rods

In this episode of Anchored, April meets with Hoagy Carmichael to discuss bamboo rods and Edmund Everett Garrison....

Anchored Podcast Ep. 155: Best Practices for Catch and Release Fishing

In this episode of Anchored, April meets with Dr. Andy Danylchuk and Sascha Clark Danylchuk to discuss the Keepemwet movement....

Anchored Podcast Ep. 154: Chris Wittman and Daniel Andrews on Captains for Clean Water

Captains For Clean Water started out as a group of fishing guides who were fed up with Florida’s water management practices....

Anchored Podcast Ep. 153: Kirk Deeter on the Fly Fishing Industry

Kirk Deeter is the vice president of media at Trout Unlimited and the editor of TROUT Magazine. He’s also an editor-at-large for Field & Stream and the editor-in-chief of Angling...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 152: Daniel Galhardo on Tenkara Fishing

Daniel Galhardo was born in Brazil, but came to the States as an exchange student, where he fell in love with trout fishing. When Daniel accidentally stumbled on the topic...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 151: Josh Niland on the Whole Fish

Josh Niland is quite possibly the hottest chef on the scene right now. Owner of the Saint Peter restaurant and Fish Butchery in Sydney, he has risen to fame for...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 150: Meredith McCord Part Two

In the second part of this two-part episode of Anchored, April and Meredith wrap up her timeline and discuss tipping guides, mellowing out, being lonely and the real reason she...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 149: Meredith McCord Part One

Meredith McCord is a keen angler, professional trip host, and world traveler. Today she holds 180 records through the IGFA, and she shows no signs of slowing down....

Anchored Podcast Ep. 148: Land Tawney on BHA

Land Tawney is the President and CEO of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers. The organisation is a non-profit sportsmen's group based in Montana....

Anchored Podcast Ep. 147: A Conversation with John Gierach

John Gierach is one of the most iconic fishing writers of all time. Having published 20 books and countless articles, it’s been said that John may be the only fly...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 146: Ben Bulis and Matt Smythe on AFFTA

The American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) is the sole trade organisation for the fly fishing industry. Over the years, AFFTA has worked hard to grow the industry, all while...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 145: Real Talk with Jen Ripple from Dun Magazine

Jen Ripple is the owner and editor-in-chief of Dun Magazine, an international women’s fly fishing publication—the first of its kind....

Anchored Podcast Ep. 144: Jude Mayall, the Outback Chef

In this episode of Anchored, Jude and April discuss the history of native plants and spices, how to use them, and the basics of safe sourcing....

Anchored Podcast Ep. 143: Topher Browne on Barometer, Water Levels, Fly Speed and Tradition

Topher and I discuss how fly size selection relates to the speed of water, how the barometer affects salmon and steelhead, as well as water temperature, DNA, thyroxine levels, and...
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