This week we're joined by bestselling author and longtime fly angler Monte Burke, whose acclaimed book Lords of the Fly chronicles the unforgettable pursuit of the world-record tarpon and the larger-than-life personalities who helped shape modern fly fishing. Monte is also the author of Saban, Sowbelly, Rivers Always Reach the Sea, and has written for The New York Times, Garden & Gun, The Drake, Outside, and many more. Our conversation goes well beyond the pages of Lords of the Fly. We dive int

This week we're sharing stories from a summer full of fishing—from Caleb's unforgettable two-day trip with his boys chasing bluegill and smallmouth to our ongoing quest for trophy bronzebacks and our newest challenge of chasing carp on the fly. Along the way we talk about encouraging kids to try hard things, celebrating growth over success, and why intentional time together often matters more than what's at the end of your line. Whether you're a dad, an angler, or just someone who loves a good

Most fly fishing guides are just focused on finding fish. Carter Allison is focused on building community. In this episode, we sit down with Charleston, South Carolina fly fishing guide Carter Allison to talk about chasing redfish in the Lowcountry, becoming a guide at a young age, and his vision for creating a stronger community among guides and anglers in the Charleston area. Carter shares how a love for fishing turned into a business, what he's learned from spending countless days on the wat

On this episode of Dads On The Fly, we sit down with author, fly fishing guide, and storyteller Ryan Johnston for a conversation packed with laughter, meaningful stories, and a deep love for the outdoors. Ryan shares how his dad first introduced him to fishing and the outdoors at an early age, shaping a passion that would eventually lead him into guiding, writing, and mentoring others through the sport. We dive into several unforgettable fishing stories from his years on the water, including th

This week, we break one of our own rules… and it was absolutely worth it. We sit down with Del Munro of Davidson River Outfitters. Del is a true student of the river. While he may not be a dad, his knowledge of smallmouth bass fishing earns him a seat at the table. We dive into Del’s journey in the fly fishing world, what makes smallmouth so addicting, and how chasing bronze backs is a completely different game than the trout most of us cut our teeth on. From reading water to dialing in flies

In this episode, it’s just Caleb and Joshua behind the mic as they recap a full slate of spring break adventures with their families. Caleb shares stories from a camping trip in the mountains with family and friends, along with a recent guide trip that reminded him why he loves helping others experience fly fishing for the first time. Joshua reflects on a trip to the Masters, some time spent at the beach, and an unforgettable redfish trip alongside former guest Justin Ravenel that you won’t wa