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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.

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!

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.

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!

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! 

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!

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!

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.

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 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 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.  

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 episode we continue PART  2. We talk through the wee hours of night about what truly makes a well-rounded fly angler.  Insights, lessons, lesser-covered topics abound...and also leprechauns and a qucking duck maybe.

This episode is part of the NATK Journal Series, which highlights skills learned and observations made during fly fishing travels. In this installment, we revisit the trials and tribulations of fishing in and around Xcalak, Mexico—a location nestled against the world's second-largest barrier reef. We explore the challenges of targeting multiple species, including bonefish, tarpon, and permit, and discuss the various techniques required to fish this diverse region. The episode covers everything from travel tips to the reasons why you might want to visit this enchanted jungle area to elevate your fly fishing skills.

While fly lines & leaders are not the sexiest of subjects, they are still crucial to understand if you ever want to level up your game.  In this episode Lance & Pablo go deeper into what makes up these lines and leaders: Materials, theory, formulas and use-cases.  If you want to take your fly casting and fishing to the next level...START HERE.