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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. 142: Chris Henshaw on Working with Hardy

This episode features Chris Henshaw, a dear family friend and renowned reel-maker from the UK....

Anchored Podcast Ep. 141: Nigel Millgate on Aboriginal History

Nigel Millgate grew up in the rural community of Dubbo, New South Wales. He’s a proud Karulkiyalu man of the Ngemba Nation, with deep roots to his ancestral lands....

Anchored Podcast Ep. 140: Catherine Laflamme and Tim Arsenault on Choosing a Fly Line

In this episode of Anchored April is joined by Catherine Laflamme and Tim Arsenault from Michael and Young Fly Shop to revisit the discussion about choosing a first fly fishing...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 139: Bill Fitzsimmons on Christmas Island, Fly Size, and Catch and Release

When John Gierach mentioned Bill Fitzsimmons in “Trout Bum,” he wrote about Bill’s professionalism, skill, and deliberate efforts to avoid the camera....

Anchored Podcast Ep. 138: Tyler Kushnir on the Thompson, Competitive Casting and More

Tyler Kushnir has been fishing for trout and steelhead since the 1960s. A retired high school teacher and well-known fishing personality, he’s been at the heart of steelhead advocacy for...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 137: Oliver Ngy on Catching Big Fish

Oliver Ngy has been fishing since he was a kid. A self-taught angler from Southern California, he learned the values of commitment and dedication at an early age....

Anchored Podcast Ep. 136: So You Wanna Be a Fishing Guide?

Almost every day we're asked how to get into the fishing industry, specifically into the guiding side of things. We thought an audio format would be a great way to...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 135: Jason Schratwieser on the Relevancy of the IGFA

Jason Schratwieser has been the International Game Fish Association’s director of conservation since 2003. An angler and holder of a master’s degree in marine biology, he passionately oversees the organisation’s...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 134: Dr. Matthew Muir on Taking Care of Our Outdoor Dogs

Dr. Matthew Muir is a veterinarian based out of Sydney, Australia. He began work as a mixed animal general practitioner in Griffith, Australia...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 133: Bryan Gregson on Making Photography a Career

Bryan Gregson is one of the fishing industry’s most sought-after creative minds. An award-winning adventure sports and documentary photographer and cinematographer......

Anchored Podcast Ep. 132: Joe Simonds on Salt Strong

Joe Simonds is a co-founder of Salt Strong, a subscription-based fishing community that focuses on education and creating memories on the water....

Anchored Podcast Ep. 131: Darcizzle on “Fishing in Bikinis”

Darcie Arahill, also known by her handle Darcizzle, started fishing as a little girl. Based in Florida, she focuses on saltwater species, particularly those found offshore....

Anchored Podcast Ep. 130: Henrik Mortensen on Salmon Fishing

Henrik Mortensen is one of the most influential Atlantic salmon anglers in the world. Over the years, Henrik has guided on some of the best salmon rivers on the planet...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 129: Rex Hunt on Being an Icon

Rex Hunt is Australian fishing royalty. Born in 1949, Rex has lived his seventy years to the fullest as a professional football player, popular television personality, and radio icon....

Anchored Podcast Ep. 128: Brian Chan on Stillwater Fishing

Brian Chan is a Canadian icon. Biologist, teacher, guide and groundbreaker, Brian is the man behind Interior British Columbia’s trophy stillwater fishery....
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