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In this one we are tackling the ever present secret sauce of upping your fly fishing chops: INSECT EDUCATION.  Lance and Pablo have organized this 2-part series in a way that should give you the pertinent information necessary to allow for easy brain stowage and quick real-world results! Straight killa, no filla folks!  Let's dig in the dirt, turn over some river rocks and bug out!

Phil Rowley joins us to break down stillwater fishing for the river angler. We talk about how to find fish, choose flies, and start understanding lakes in a way that feels familiar if you come from moving water. Lance is back in town, Pab is back in town, the whole crew is together, and as always, we wander into a few solid tangents along the way.

The NATK Journal Series highlights the lessons learned — and the behind-the-scenes fun — from our travels. In this episode, we take you to Northeastern Argentina to chase golden dorado with the Zylstra brothers. What followed was a magical mix of learning, laughter, and brotherhood — all while living out of a raucous 4x4 built for extended overlanding. Tune in for stories from an unforgettable adventure! FISH ON!

Same fishy guys...NEW listener questions answered!  This time we talk stillwater fishing, what to do on new water, fly fishing ethics and much much more!

It's Q&A time! We sourced questions straight from our listeners and tackled as many as we could for your educational enjoyment 😉. This episode is Part One of a two-part series—packed with curiosities, conundrums, and the kinds of real-world fly fishing questions only this community could come up with. Tune in to hear what we had to say about your questions!

In a world of fire and ice, only one thing can satiate the human spirit..... GEARRRR!  In Part 2, we're getting tactical—talking rods, reels, lines, and all the tools to catch fish. We dig into what's new, what's stood the test of time, and the gear that keeps us hooked every season.

Three years after our first gear episode, we're back to see what's changed, what's stayed the same, and what we're still obsessed with. Spoiler alert: we still love GEAR! This time, it's a two-parter—Part 1: Field Prep and Part 2: Tactical Gear.  Gear up cause this is a fun one!  It also might contain the largest concentration of minutes recorded with Lance and Pablo slappy happy and cracking useless jokes lol!

You've got a few years under your wading belt — you're comfortable on the river, catching fish, and feeling good. But deep down, you know you've hit that dreaded plateau. It happens to everyone… and it's fixable. In this episode, we break down how to BUST through that ceiling and level up your fly fishing game.

Join us as we discuss what it means to be a well-rounded angler! Better yet, see how you stack up! We cover what a well-rounded fly anger should have in their skill set including fishing techniques both upstream and downstream, casting, wading safety, communication, time on the water, line management, positioning, gear knowledge, troubleshooting and more!

In this week's episode we siphon the combined knowledge of Cheech, Curtis, and Lance from Fly Fish Food to uncover the perks of fly fying, how it improves your fishiness, and what makes a fly tyer well-rounded.

In Part 2 of this Competitive Angling Series, we cover strategy & technique with Devin Olsen, Pat Weiss and Mr. Lance Egan. Come along and get in the heads of these anglers, see how they push the very limits of our sport in order to compete against the very best anglers across the globe.  Lots of fishy stuff in here.

In part 1 of this 2 part series, we dive into the world of competitive fly fishing with special guests Devin Olson and Pat Weiss, members of Fly Fishing Team USA. We discuss the history of the sport, the structure of the competition, and the culture within the team. We also explore the motivation behind their participation in the competition, how they all met, and the role of women in competitive angling. Finally, we provide an inside look into the mechanics of national and international competitions, including enrollment, types of competitors, and the experience of the competitors. This insightful conversation provides a comprehensive overview of competitive fly fishing, from its origins to the present day - ok, thanks for that stale overview AI, but you missed the best part...really funny stories! lol

In this episode, we delve into the philosophy of fly fishing - from understanding why we fish to examining our mindset when we do. We discuss the duality of man vs. fish, the different types of fly fishers, and the importance of using mindset as a tool to lead to more success on the water. We also pose metaphysical questions about the nature of fishing and the deeper significance of fly fishing and what it reveals about us.

Go like a pro! The title says it all. There are a lot of questions to be answered when it comes to fly fishing travel. What do you pack? How much do you pack? How do you pack your gear? Where do you pack your gear? And the list goes ON! Tune in to this episode where we break it all down for you, Lance gives us his trade secrets and there's even a secret…"gift" if you listen! SHHH!

Lance and Pablo return in the first episode of Season 3! This episode delves into winter fishing: when, where, and how to succeed during the cold months from November to March. Join us as Lance shares some useful hacks, fishing secretsm and tips that could enhance your skills and make your next winter jam sesh a success!