In this week’s “How to Tie” video feature, InTheRiffle ties one of the most popular and productive patterns ever developed, the Pheasant Tail Nymph.
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When it comes to fly tying, there are few patterns that have stood the test of time and evolution. Some that may ring a bell are the Grey Ghost, Parachute Adams, and Hares Ear Nymph. These are flies that can produce in nearly any trout filled river in the world and receive praise whenever tied on the end of a line. One of the most notorious patterns in fly fishing that should be in all angler’s nymphing box is the Pheasant Tail Nymph, an effective subsurface fly that produces with the best of them.
For novice tyers, this is a great pattern to learn on. This was the first fly I tied many years ago in a pizza shop on a winter Tuesday night. I like to believe my skills have gotten better since, but learning with fragile natural materials is crucial to understanding pressure and break strength. Having a grasp of what each material can do and how to use it is invaluable in tying and the Pheasant Tail Nymph is the perfect fly to start that journey.
This pattern will fool trout during any season and often times is best suited in a double fly rig, whether that be dry dropper or double nymphs. The variations are endless with this fly and adding a hot spot or bead are just two of many very productive examples. If there was ever a pattern to fish with confidence, this is certainly the one. Get your best fishing buddy into tying this winter with the Pheasant Tail nymph and watch them spiral into true fly fishing addiction.
You know you’re a fly angler when your car’s interior smells like wet waders, your hands are perpetually glittered with UV resin, and your friends have to remind you to take a shower after being on a boat all day. Fly fishing isn’t just a hobby—it’s a personality trait and obsession—just ask anyone on the Flylords team. That’s why we decided to share our curated list of the 20 Reasons You Know You’re A Fly Angler.
You might get a laugh or just realize how deep into the fly-fishing rabbit hole you’ve gone. From finding stray flies in your laundry to secretly enjoying the smell of a freshly opened fly box, this list captures the quirks, habits, and outright obsessions that come with chasing fish on the fly. If you’ve ever named your favorite rod or consider a rising trout the most romantic thing you’ve ever seen, keep reading—you’re in good company.
20 Reasons You Know You’re a Fly Angler
11. You own more flies than you could ever use but still need more.
12. Getting irrationally territorial over “your” spot on the river.
13. Saying a fish you lost is “huge,” but you never even saw it.
14. Sneakily planning all family vacations around fishing and pretending it’s a coincidence.
15. Swearing, you’ll just fish for “an hour,” then stay out till dark.
16. Telling your friends you pack light but somehow bring every piece of fishing gear you own.
17. Finding bobbers in your pocket, car, and your bedroom, but somehow never when you need them.
18. Owning a lanyard, key chain, or bracelet that is made from used fly lines.
19. Spending hours fishing a hole, only to realize it’s just a weirdly shaped rock.
20. Spending more time talking about fishing than actually fishing.
With winter in full force, frozen guides and numb toes are the norm—the thought of winter fishing may seem out of the question. But winter trout fishing corresponds with empty rivers and eager big brown trout. These fish become more territorial during the winter, actively protecting their feeding area from other fish. This makes it far easier for anglers to hunt these fish and strike gold.
Nolan Dahlberg is a winter trout guru, cutting his teeth in the deep winters of the Great Lakes region before heading west to the Rockies. We sat down with Nolan and asked for some of his best advice for hooking into these river monsters. Here are his 5 tips for big winter brown trout.
5 Tips for Big Winter Brown Trout
These tips for big winter brown trout will help you locate, fool, and land trophy-class browns this winter.
1. In low, clear water, focus on deeper, slow pockets.
Winter water temperatures are far below the ideal threshold for trout activity, so don’t even bother with the fast water. To conserve energy, big brown trout favor slow, deep pools and pockets. Targeting these areas will dramatically improve your odds of finding a trophy trout and cut down on time fishing “dead” water. Look for back eddies, deep holes, and large boulders that create adequate places for trout to feed with minimal effort.
2. Small, delicate presentations can get the finickiest fish to make the move and eat.
When it comes to winter fishing, smaller is almost always better. Small natural patterns like midges, small pheasant tails, and even micro eggs should be in every winter angler box. This time of year, bug activity is at a minimum, and the bugs that are around are, you guessed it, small. Most of our winter trout flies range from size 18 down to size 24, but there are some instances where you may need to go smaller. With fish sitting in slow, deep pools, they have ample time to stare down your flies and tippet. Luckily, fishing these small patterns means lighter tippet, giving you an overall better presentation to these smart fish. The only downside is fighting a large brown on light tippet.
3. If the fishing is slow, they might just not want to eat at that time of day. Give it some time, come back to that fish, and eventually, they’ll eat.
Winter water temperatures not only control where the fish sit but also how actively they eat. If you aren’t getting a bite, chances are the water may be too cold. During winter, it may only take a few degrees to alter how fish are feeding. If they aren’t biting in the morning, try again in the afternoon. The sun hitting the water for a few more hours may be exactly what the fish need to wake up and start actively feeding.
4. Leech patterns and egg patterns are extremely effective from fall to winter for big Browns.
If you’re not one to fish microscopically small fly patterns, don’t worry. From fall and into winter, leech and egg patterns will consistently fool big browns, especially lake run fish. For the best success, fish these patterns under a standard indicator rig. Target the deep pools and pockets we mentioned earlier and watch keenly for even the slightest tick on your indicator. It may be a giant brown sluggishly slurping your fly down.
5. Try putting a bead/egg pattern a couple of inches in front of a streamer. This can really turn on a big, slow fish.
Big brown trout love eggs. They’re typically readily available from fall into winter, and they are a great source of protein. Big browns also love streamers. Combining the two is a great way to awaken the predatory drive in these lethargic winter fish and get them moving. You’ll find this consistently increases the amount of wintertime fish you move and typically increases the average size of fish.
Nolan Dahlberg is a fly fishing photographer and content creator for Vail Valley Anglers. Be sure to check out the rest of his awesome adventures and content @dahlberg.digital on Instagram!
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The 2025 Fly Fishing Film Tour is fast approaching, bringing another exciting lineup of captivating stories from the water. To get you pumped for this year’s films, we’re sharing an exclusive look at the filmmaking process through our F3T Behind the Lens series. Be sure to check out the full 2025 schedule HERE and grab your tickets today!
In this Behind the Lens article, we sit down with filmmaker Tyler Soares to discuss his newest documentary, Left Field. The film delves into the unique story of the Iorg family, a tight-knit crew of anglers who left suburban life behind to embrace a journey of growth, healing, and connection on the open road. From heartfelt moments to life lessons learned on the water, Tyler shares the creative process, profound themes of fatherhood, and why this story is about so much more than just fishing. Check out the full interview below!
Flylords: Tyler, tell us a little bit about yourself. How long have you been making films, and what is your personal relationship with fly fishing?
Tyler: I’ve been making films for the last 6 or 7 years, but fly fishing films more recently in the last 3. I’m living in Florida at the moment and love the documentary space. I actually met Camden, my partner on this film, at last year’s F3T. He’s a real salt-of-the-earth guy, and we became best buds. We went from Instagram messaging to bunking together in London 5 months later, where I first pitched him on this film.
I really suck at catching fish, if I’m being honest, but I show up!
Ready with the net.
Flylords: What was it about this family’s story that grabbed you, and at what point did you realize it was something that needed to be told on film?
Tyler: One day, I was scrolling the internet, and this 8-year-old girl with a massive personality popped on my Instagram feed. It was obvious that she was fishing better than most grown adults.
And then you realize there’s a second tiny human on the same path as his sister. To see a 7 and 8-year-old rowing the boat and overcoming fear at that age was very special. You just want to see this family win together.
What I was watching felt very authentic. Like something you can’t manufacture, and that’s what really caught my attention.
The gang’s all here.
Flylords: How did you first connect with the family, and what was the process like of getting them comfortable enough to share their lives and struggles on camera?
Tyler: I slid into Eli’s direct messages. A modern day love story. The way Eli describes it, I reached out a few days after he and his wife were thinking about sharing their story. But they were waiting for the right person to help tell it.
I’ve stopped trying to make sense of this world and how timing works. But it lined up perfectly. From that point on I was really just trying to make a friend, keep up with him and keep the line open. I was super transparent from the beginning about the type of storyteller I am and my intentions. And from there it was all about showing up, being a friend, and building trust.
As far as getting comfortable, the minute we arrived at the RV Park where the Iorg family was staying, they welcomed us with open arms. We met the kids and immediately got along. S’mores around a campfire was the bonding moment. When you can have fun with the kids, and they genuinely want to be around you, then it’s never forced. We were there for five days, that’s five breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, and all that time on the boat too. We became comfortable very quickly, to the point when we were leaving it was like saying goodbye to family.
As for some of the sensitive topics, Nina, Eli’s wife, was very open to helping me navigate the best way to communicate with Eli and what to focus on.
Even though they’ve been around the camera for a while, a big cinema camera is different from their “set it and forget it” Insta-360. We showed the kids the gear and got them used to it, then they forgot all about it when they were fishing on the river.
Snack break on the river.
Flylords: The film dives into some heavy themes—family dynamics and learning how to feel whole again. Was it challenging to address those topics while keeping it a “fishing film”?
Tyler: As far as addressing these topics and keeping it a fishing film, no, that wasn’t challenging. Fishing and the outdoors have been the center of gravity for the Iorg family.
The most challenging part of this film was the baseball scene that we filmed on day four. Camden and I showed up that night as friends, not the director and DP. After spending so much time with the family, we were so sensitive to their feelings and listened instead of over-directing.
Flylords: The idea of leaving the suburbs for a year and hitting the road is a big leap. How did their decision to do that resonate with you or speak to any bigger cultural shifts you’ve noticed?
Tyler: The Iorg family is paving their own way to live, completely leaving behind society’s ideals for success. Generationally, the blueprint has been to have a job, feed your family, and then you can explore when you retire. I’ve come to reject the idea of finding time for fun things later. With remote work in today’s world, it still takes a level of trust and risk to make a big decision like this.
It’s inspiring to see them take advantage of the now and as parents to live their lives in a more creative way, and also give their children an entirely untraditional childhood.
Riverside interview.
Flylords: The father’s approach with his kids is really unique—he treats them like equals, doesn’t sugarcoat things, and trusts them with real responsibilities. How did you go about capturing those dynamics naturally, and why do you think this approach worked so well for their family?
Tyler: I think the approach works for their family because it’s what he and his wife decided on. I’m not a father yet but after speaking with Eli, he’s the first one to say it’s not a one size fits all model.
As far as capturing that, Camden and I wanted to show up and first immerse ourselves in the family dynamic. No cameras. We didn’t want to introduce something new to them that would take them out of their groove or force some unnatural behaviors.
Eli has his own way of filming on the water, so we just followed them from behind and had them mic’d up. The family kept business as usual and did their chores and errands. We didn’t want to manufacture anything, and we didn’t want to impose on private moments that the family wanted to keep for themselves.
On the hunt for trout.
Flylords: What was the best, worst, or weirdest part of creating this film? Take your pick.
Tyler: The best part was the southern hospitality. The Iorgs treated us like family. Camden and I were fully prepared to eat ramen noodles, sleep in his camper van, and dirtbag it. But we were welcomed with open arms, home-cooked meals, and genuine quality time.
The second best part was watching Isla teach my wife how to cast a fly rod and then putting her on her first trout. You can’t beat that.
Flylords: This story is incredibly personal but also feels universal for anyone who’s struggled with finding—or re-finding—themselves. What kind of impact are you hoping the film has on audiences?
Tyler: We went into this film thinking it would be about a family on the water and it became so much deeper and turned out to be more of a story about fatherhood. I hope it inspires people to show up and be present for their kids. And that life is fragile, we aren’t owed anything, and we all have a lot to learn.
Double hauling like a pro.
Flylords: It’s clear that fly fishing and time spent outside were major turning points for Eli. What do you think it is about fishing and the outdoors that has such a healing effect?
Tyler: From what I saw, the healing comes from experiencing the outdoors through his kids. And seeing how they handle that environment. The curiosity he sees in them, the thrill they get, the frustration, and the growth. Eli is an incredible teacher, but his kids, in their own way, are doing a lot of the teaching as well.
Behind the scenes hero shot.
Flylords: Is there anything else you’d like to mention about the filmmaking process, the Iorg family, fly fishing in general, or other details you think people should know about Left Field?
Tyler: This is a fatherhood piece, but Nina, Eli’s wife, played such a vital role in his journey to recovery. Nina and I had a lot of conversations together; she’s a very kind soul, and he’ll be the first one to praise her. I thought that was incredibly special.
The Iorg family.
At its core, Left Field is a story about showing up—showing up for your family, for yourself, and for the moments that make life truly meaningful. Tyler’s film peels back the layers of a family charting their own course. It isn’t just about casting flies; it’s about casting off societal expectations and embracing a life well-lived. Give it a watch—you’ll be glad you did.
Article by Flylords Food Editor Kirk Marks, an angler, photographer, and culinary aficionado based in Kent Island, Maryland. Give him a follow at @kirkymarks.
It rarely snows in the South, but when it does, we Southerners act as though it will never snow again. My husband Daniel and I have two vehicles—one’s a truck, and the other is a mini-van—both lack four-wheel drive. Today would have been a good day to have something that would get us to the river without slipping, sliding, and having me grip the “oh s***!” handle the whole ride up there. I just assume that adding another element of adventure to my chosen sport amplifies my feelings toward it. It usually takes us a short 10 minutes to get to this section, but we stopped multiple times to clear limbs and whole trees from the road. By the time we get to the pull-off, Daniel smells like bar oil and gas and is covered in sawdust.
At the river, we are the only ones there. My favorite—any angler’s favorite, I know, but today especially. The snow insulates all the sounds of the woods around us as we dress for cold water. Sounds of cardinals dashing from limb to limb, ice-laden branches creak as they sag and sway. The ripple of the river, still a few hundred yards away, hums like it’s running underneath my feet. This is what it’s all about, I think to myself: the resonances, the land, the river. And off we go.
I see fish rising for snowflakes. “Yep, that’s pretty damn cool,” I say to Daniel as he laughs at the excitement of throwing dries during a snowstorm. Never knowing what to expect before hitting the river, I take this as a sign from the fish gods that today is going to be fun and easy. Opening up my fly box, I choose the smallest, whitest fly I’ve got, which happens to be a size 18 Light Cahill Dry, Catskill style that my friend Ed tied for me 2 years ago but has never been used. My fingers take their sweet time with the small fly. I blame my eyes, for they’re not as keen as they used to be. People always told me that it would come… it is here.
First cast, boom, fish on. I look over at Daniel and see he is using a big black and red Royal Wulff, and right as I am about to say, “You aren’t gonna catch anything on that fly,” a brown trout sips the Wulff down right before our eyes. I swallow my words, and we both bring our fish to the net. An hour or two into the session, we have caught a healthy number of fish as the snow starts to lighten up. The sun is out, and the snow is melting. Just like the South… you can have the snow, but you can’t have it for long. Our feet are frozen, and our hands don’t work well enough to tie on anything else. We succumb to the elements and call it. It’s still early, but there is firewood to split and a list of other irregular chores to complete since we haven’t had power for two days.
The ride home is shorter. We know where the fallen trees are hiding around the corners, and there is more road than snow this time. With the dog in the back curled up and asleep, Daniel and I listen to the only station that will come in on the radio. With CCR as our background music, we take in what’s left of the snow. Daniel pulls into the country store for a little gas; he never fills up, just puts in $20 at a time. He comes back out of the store with two bags of Zapp’s kettle style voodoo flavor and a 12-pack of Miller High Life. This is the life.
Katie Cahn is a fly fishing guide out of the Blue Ridge Mountains, check her out on Instagram @katiecahn
Airlite Fly Rods is the brainchild of Mayfly Outdoors, the legacy brand behind Abel, Ross, and Airflo. Today, Airlite Rods are available for any angler looking for an affordable, performance-based fly rod. Crafted with modern aesthetics and performance materials, Airlite offers six rod series and two reels. In our time testing, impressed is an understatement, but more on that later. For more information about Airlite and its newest offerings, check out the release below and www.airliteflyrods.com:
Montrose, CO (January 22, 2025) – For over two decades, Airlite has quietly honed its expertise in fly rod design for the United Kingdom market, drawing on a combined foundation of more than 50 years of experience. Officially launched in the U.S. market today, Airlite introduces a unique range of affordably priced, high-quality fly rods designed to make fly fishing accessible to all anglers. Backed by the innovators behind Ross, Abel, Airflo, and other leading brands, Airlite solidifies its position as a trusted name in the industry.
“Designing fly rods has been one of my true passions for over 20 years, and few things in the world of fly fishing excite me more than crafting quality rods that elevate the casting experience,” said Jeff Wagner, CEO of Airlite Rods and Mayfly Outdoors. “It was a pleasure to collaborate with our UK team and Gareth Jones, our GM of Airflo and fly line designer, who also brings nearly 20 years of experience in rod development. Together, we refreshed the rod line to bring it to the U.S. market—and beyond.”
The Airlite rod lineup combines modern aesthetics with precise functionality, offering designs tailored to specific types of fly fishing. Each rod is crafted to create a seamless, natural connection, enabling anglers to focus entirely on their presentation. “We aim to design fly rods so exceptional that casting becomes second nature, where the rod feels like an extension of your arm,” Wagner added.
Airlite currently offers six rod series and a variety of models, two reels, and a complete combo kit, with additional products planned for the future. From delicate presentations in mountain streams to battling saltwater giants, Airlite’s versatile range caters to all skill levels and pursuits. The Adventure Fly Rod series, for instance, provides a lightweight, balanced option perfect for beginners exploring new waters, while the Versa Trout and Vitesse rods deliver versatility and speed for more seasoned anglers. For those tackling streamer fishing or saltwater challenges, the Cargo and Salty series offer the power and precision needed for demanding conditions.
Each rod is designed with distinctive aesthetics, featuring earthy matte finishes, color-coded reel seats, alignment arrows, high-quality cork handles, and durable machined aluminum reel seats. Triangular rod cases with stitched descriptions and color-matching components ensure easy selection and preparation for any fishing trip.
Airlite’s commitment to the angling community extends beyond product design. With growing strategic retail partnerships and a focus on supporting fly shops—the lifeblood of the industry—Airlite is dedicated to fostering community. As the exclusive rod sponsor of the Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T), Airlite celebrates the stories that unite anglers. The brand also offers a robust warranty and customer service program, including seamless rod section replacements and flexible policies tailored to individual needs. Like all brands under Mayfly Outdoors, Airlite stands firmly behind its products and the anglers who rely on them.
Founded on a 50-year legacy of fly fishing innovation, Airlite Rods combines industry expertise with a passion for performance and accessibility. With a focus on design, functionality, and community support, Airlite elevates the fly fishing experience for anglers at every level. Part of Mayfly Outdoors, a Certified B Corporation dedicated to environmental stewardship and social responsibility, Airlite upholds the highest standards.
In the world of alpine lake fishing, knowledge and understanding of an area is everything. The information you’re working with is either first-hand experience after visiting a spot previously or second-hand information via blurry photos, Google Maps exploration, potentially outdated information from books, stories from your buddy’s buddy, etc. You can do your best to compile these pieces of second-hand information together, but in the end, you never know what you’re going to find until you put in the miles and get out there for yourself.
As the old adage goes, catch A fish, catch MANY fish, catch THE fish… Catching your first alpine trout is an amazing experience that should pique the interest of any angler. But, after a certain amount of days catching countless pint-sized brook trout and cookie-cutter cutthroat, you begin to shift your attention to “The Fish.” You start to think about what else might be out there: bigger fish, new species, new drainages, new Wilderness areas, or any number of other ways to keep things fresh and interesting.
In line with this thinking, I have been trying to mix things up as I seek out new and unique alpine fishing experiences.
This summer, my friend pointed me towards an old book that cited a particular lake with a history of mackinaw (Lake Trout – Salvelinus namaycush). Considering the age of the book and the fact that fisheries naturally change year to year, there was no telling whether these fish were still in that lake. But, our sliver of information, combined with an itch for a new experience, led us to a new trailhead.Upon arriving at the lake, it seemed like yet another classic Colorado alpine lake filled with brook trout that were eager to snap at any fly to hit the water. While these fish were beautiful in their own right, and the thought of catching brook trout on dries was intriguing, I had a different plan in mind.
So, rather than reaching for the floating line and dry flies for a day of sight fishing, I reached for the sinking line and leeches, and prepared for the delayed gratification of blind casting to “the fish.” The fish that may or may not live in the depths.
After a few hours of witnessing the rest of the group experience lights out fishing, I stayed strong with my method. Casting into the deepest sections of the lake, changing up leech patterns, and experimenting with different stripping speeds—I kept my sights on the intangible concept of hooking into a massive laker.
On one particular retrieve, I felt my fly stop in its tracks. The initial bend of the rod was enough to make me think that this was either the lake trout that I was after or it was the biggest brook trout of my life. The first round of head shakes led the fish to the surface—revealing a silvery body and large fins. It was at that point that I knew I had an alpine lake trout on the line. After a few minutes of fighting the fish—trying to use every bit of strength from my 4wt rod—the fish made its way to the net.
After a few pictures, a length measurement, and a quick revival, this fish was ready to swim back into the depths.
Whether catching a big lake trout in the alpine is considered “the fish” is up for debate. In my book “The Fish,” is simply the mentality of continually searching for new experiences that inspire and excite me. On this day, this fish was “The Fish.”
Angler Story of the Week from Andy Braker — be sure to follow his adventures on Instagram at @andybrake.
Check out these tips to catch your own alpine fish:
In the last few years, Everglades restoration saw real progress, but not without the sugar industry’s stiff resistance. Captains for Clean Water and other expert organizations have long touted the Everglades Agricultural Area Reservoir as the “crown jewel” for restoring the Everglades, as it would return the natural southerly flow of Lake Okeechobee water instead of east and west out to the coast. This project, however, threatens the sugar industry’s access to irrigation water, and the industry is putting up a legitimate fight–potentially stalling one of the single most impactful projects for South Florida’s clean water future.
The EAA Reservoir, which broke ground in February 2023, is a 16,000 acre project designed to store and naturally clean the nutrient laden excess water from Lake Okeechobee. Before this project, when Lake O became too full, water was diverted east and west, to the Callosahatchee and St. Lucie estuaries, fueling harmful algal blooms, ecological disasters, and millions in lost tourism dollars. Once complete, the EAA Reservoir would reduce these harmful discharges by 55%. While there is broad public support for this project and cleaning up Florida’s waterways, the sugar industry continues to put up a fight to preserve its status quo.
“This lawsuit gets to the core of the fight, which is who’s in control of the water in Florida and how is water being prioritized? Are we prioritizing water for the benefit of our residents, economy, and environment? Or, are we continuing to prioritize the irrigation supply for the industrial sugar industry, which is exactly what got us into this water crisis we’re in right now.” —Capt. Daniel Andrews, Executive Director, Captains For Clean Water.
For the last several years, the sugar industry has worked through the US legal system to stymie or flat-out halt tangible everglades restoration efforts. Specifically, the sugar industry is suing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over the EAA Reservoir. Most recently, the U.S. Court of Appeals in the Eleventh Circuit heard oral arguments. Captains for Clean Water was there in Atlanta to cover the hearing–recap here.
Captains for Clean Water continues its education and advocacy efforts to defend the EAA Reservoir and end big sugar’s death grip on achieving generational progress towards a restored Everglades and clean South Florida waterways. Make your voice heard through this Captains for Clean Water action alert and stay tuned for continued updates on this critically important fight for clean water!
Sometimes, the drive to the river is short; other times, there is a long journey ahead. Whether it be a long ride or a long session at the tying bench, a good podcast is a nice way to shake up the mood. Emerging, the official podcast of the Trout Unlimited Costa 5 Rivers program is the best way to do that. Our goal with Emerging and 5 Riversis to create positive change within the fishing community and beyond by amplifying intelligent, diverse, and positive voices. We are excited to share conservation experiences, fishing stories, outdoor adventures, and so much more.
Season four of the podcast focuses on community, inspiration, and the ethics of our natural resources, all through the lens of fly fishing. Throughout this season, we will speak to guests of varying backgrounds, genders, races, and ages to highlight the broadening community of the fly fishing world.
Sometimes, all you see on YouTube or Instagram is the same old cast, catch, and hero shot cycle. Don’t get me wrong — we love all that, but season four of Emerging will be different, with conversations about the science behind Tenkara, the ethics of harvesting fish, Sri Lankan cuisine, and natural disaster relief for North Carolina anglers.
Joe Tardif, the new TU 5 Rivers Podcast host.
Emerging has a history of being passed down from intern to intern within the 5 Rivers community. This history of change is what makes Emerging unique. It has been evolving through schools and hosts for years. Season 1 emerged with Joseph Berney as the host, following Cliff Watson behind the mic on season 2, and Linnea Turner mixing up season 3. Now, in the 4th season, I (Joe Tardif) will carry the flame as the Emerging Host. As an angler, hunter, student, and cook, I strive to broaden my horizons at every turn. I will use the podcast as a way for myself and my listeners to understand new and different perspectives.
My approach with Emerging will be a journey into the heart of what makes fly fishing a transformative experience. As I mentioned, everyone loves fish stories, and there will be plenty to come with this season. Some of the folktales come from Central Park, Alaska, the Florida Keys, and more. Along with harrowing fish stories, each episode will include a message of learning, community, and conservation. These are a must if you ask me. To inspire is the most important thing for the fly-fishing world because to inspire is to grow, and to grow is to conserve.
Want to listen to Emerging? The podcast is available onSpotify, Apple Podcasts, or Podbean. To learn more about the 5 Rivers program, check out thisarticle by past host and Fly Lords Director of Brand Partnership Joseph Berney. To stay updated with 5 Rivers, follow us on Instagram!
“Was definitely a shocker at the time! Was working my way up a usually productive pool wondering where the fish were! A whole seal in my honey hole was the last thing I expected to see”- Kai
Angler Story of the Week from Kai, be sure to follow Kai’s instagram at @Kaitroutnz!
