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Anchored Podcast Ep. 255: Kathy Ruddick on Trailblazing, Owning BC’s Biggest Fly Shop, Invisibility and More

November 21, 2024

As the owner of Vancouver's iconic Ruddick's Fly Shop, Kathy has been a cornerstone of the fly-fishing community, combining her passion for the sport with her expertise in teaching fly fishing and casting. In this episode of Anchored, we take a closer look at how Kathy got into fly fishing, and I finally get to pick her brain after decades of curiosity about this amazing woman. The post Anchored Podcast Ep. 255: Kathy Ruddick on Trailblazing, Owning BC’s Biggest Fly Shop, Invisibility and More appeared first on Anchored Outdoors....

Anchored Podcast Ep. 22: Steve Rajeff on Being One of the Greats

December 21, 2015

Steve Rajeff is the lead rod designer at G. Loomis rods. He is also one of the best fly casters in the world. In this episode of Anchored, April meets...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 21: John Shewey on Spey Flies and Their History

December 9, 2015

John Shewey is the author of “Spey Flies and Dee Flies” and “Classic Steelhead Flies”. John has dedicated his life to the pursuit of steelhead and their history....

Anchored Podcast Ep. 20: Jerry Darkes on Fly Fishing the Great Lakes

November 25, 2015

Jerry has been immersed in the fly fishing industry for most of his life. Jerry is the author of the only book written about fly-fishing the Great Lakes themselves....

Anchored Podcast Ep. 19: John Hazel on Guiding, Steelhead and Fly Fishing for Trout

November 11, 2015

John Hazel has played an important role in the development of Spey fishing in the Pacific Northwest. John began guiding thirty-seven years ago and has been a key player...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 18: Kerry Burkheimer on the Life of a Rod Builder

October 29, 2015

Kerry Burkheimer might have the most contagious laugh I’ve ever heard. If his laugh doesn’t win you over, his custom fly rods certainly will....

Anchored Podcast Ep. 17: Ken Morrish on Fly Water Travel and Fly Design

October 21, 2015

Ken Morrish is the man behind the highly successful booking agency, Fly Water Travel. He’s also a photographer, writer, angler and designer of countless mainstream flies....

Anchored Podcast Ep. 15: Amy Hazel on Oregon Steelhead Techniques and Fishing the World

October 19, 2015

Amy Hazel is someone you won't forget. Guide, instructor, fly shop owner and an all-round force to be reckoned with, she's the sort of woman who works hard and fishes...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 16: Frank Moore on World War II, Pass Creek & the Umpqua River

October 1, 2015

Ninety-two year old Frank Moore is a fly-fishing legend. World War II veteran, long-time North Umpqua fishing guide, lodge owner, conservationist, devoted husband, father, friend...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 14: Greg Osburn on Hatcheries

August 5, 2015

Greg Osburn is the founder and executive director of the Three Rivers Sportsman’s Alliance. The TRSA is an all-volunteer political action committee whose sole purpose is to support and promote...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 11: Scott Baker McGarva on BC Steelhead Techniques

July 25, 2015

Scott Baker McGarva has been described as an encyclopaedia of knowledge by his British Columbian peers. Sales rep, guide, instructor and fly shop veteran, he knows something about everything when...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 13: Jim Teeny on Nymphing and Branding

July 22, 2015

Jim Teeny knows his way around the fishing industry. From his famous Teeny lines and nymphs, to his books and DVD’s, Jim has branded himself in a way that very...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 12: George Cook on Alaska and the Popsicle

July 10, 2015

George Cook is one of the most well-known steelhead and salmon anglers in the Pacific northwest—he’s also a sales rep for Sage and RIO, as well as the inventor of...

Anchored Podcast Ep. 10: Rod Harrison on Niugini Black Bass & Marlin

June 1, 2015

Rod Harrison carries some serious clout in the sport-fishing world. As a guide and mentor to some of the most notable anglers in the fly-fishing industry...