Episodes
Oct. 2, 2023
109. Flashback episode: The essential gear for new fly anglers and dads.
In this episode we flashback to one of our earliest episodes. A conversation about essential gear. Joshua and Caleb have a lot of fun in this episode as they talk about what they believe to be the essential gear for beginnin…
Sept. 25, 2023
108. Lessons from the fishiest summer yet.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb highlight a very fishy summer and some of the lessons they've taken with them. Also, we look forward to what we're excited about this fall. Find out more about the upcoming Forks of the Rive…
Sept. 18, 2023
107. Being a HUGE fly fisherman and not taking ourselves too seriously with Ben Sittig.
In this episode, we chat with Ben Sittig, the Huge fly fisherman. Ben started fly fishing at 13 years old and never turned back. Several years ago he started his own YouTube channel @HugeFlyFisherman and he creates some of t…
Sept. 11, 2023
106. Behind the scenes of "Mending The Line" with director Joshua Caldwell.
In this episode, we speak with a guest unlike any other we've had before. Movie director Joshua Caldwell explains everything that goes into directing and creating a phenomenal movie with fly fishing at its heart. "Mending Th…
Sept. 4, 2023
105. When engineering meets art. A conversation with Brandon Bailes of Panther Branch Bugs on designing incredible Deer Hair Flies.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb speak with Brandon Bailes of Panther Branch Bugs. Brandon is a NASA Engineering Technician by day and a fly-tying maniac at night. He resides in North Alabama with his wife and two sons, sur…
Aug. 28, 2023
104. Embracing our role as Weekend Warriors
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb share about a recent fishing trip that reminded them how unprofessional they really are at this whole fly-fishing thing. Find Dads On The Fly online and sign up for our newsletter at https:/…
Aug. 21, 2023
103. The best spot in the US to take kids fishing. Exploring Dry Run Creek with Chris Cain of Malfour Outfitters..
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb chat with Chris Cain of Malfour Outfitters. Chris grew up the son of a pastor in rural north Alabama, where his passions for Jesus and the outdoors were born. Throughout his upbringing, God …
Aug. 14, 2023
102. Urban carp and minority representation in fly fishing with Nic Hall.
Nic Hall is a Marine veteran, Dad, and avid fly-fishing angler in Denver, Colorado. He mainly targets carp in urban environments and trout throughout Colorado. When not fishing, he volunteers with several nonprofits, engagin…
Aug. 7, 2023
101. Dave Stewart of the Wet Fly Swing Podcast. Doing what you love and creating a premier fly fishing show to share knowledge with others.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb chat with Dave Stewart of the Wet Fly Swing Podcast. Dave is almost 500 episodes in, interviewing some of the best names in the fly fishing community. He's been sharing knowledge with angler…
July 31, 2023
100. It's the 100th episode! Listener-submitted topics and an amazing giveaway.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb celebrate their 100th episode and cover some listener-submitted topics, including: -Blue lining for wild trout in western North Carolina -Balancing fishing and family life -Best tips and tec…
July 24, 2023
99. Bo Brooks and Greg Camacho of Pirate Waters Outfitter. Fly fishing the Pamlico River and raising kids around water.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb join Bo Brooks and Greg Camacho on location at Pirate Waters Outfitter in Washington, NC. We got to fish with Bo and Greg in the morning and then record a podcast in the afternoon. We learn …
July 17, 2023
98. Chris Johnson on the most important thing to do when taking kids fishing, glorifying God through a fly shop, and much more.
In this episode, Joshua sits down with Chris Johnson of Living Waters Fly Fishing. Joshua visited Round Rock, Texas, to see Living Waters fly shop in person and sat face-to-face with Chris for an amazing conversation. They d…
July 10, 2023
97. Reflecting on 2 years of podcasting and recent fishing adventures.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb reflect on two years of hosting the Dads On The Fly Podcast. They discuss:
-favorite moments of the past two years
-opportunities that they've had because of the show
-being a part of the f…
July 3, 2023
96. Al Perkinson of Bajio Sunglasses teaches us about the importance of quality sunglasses while fishing and empowering the next generation on the water.
In this episode, we chat with Al Perkinson of Bajio Sunglasses. Bajio is about more than just creating the clearest sunglasses on the market. They're about creating a community and making the world a better place. Hear the s…
June 26, 2023
95. Highlighting Southeastern Fly-Fishing with Josh England of Local Flow Magazine
Joshua and Caleb speak with Josh England of Local Flow Magazine in this episode. LOCAL FLOW is a biannual self-published photo magazine focused on fly fishing in the Southeast. Local Flow magazine is as at home on your coffe…
June 19, 2023
94. Our fishiest summer to date. Joshua and Caleb recap some of their most recent fly fishing experiences.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb summarize some of their most recent fly-fishing adventures. Caleb tells stories from chasing smallmouth on the fly, tying smallmouth flies, which flies are more difficult streamers or dries,…
June 12, 2023
93. George Daniel. Teaching fly fishing as a means to improve lives.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb chat with Mr. George Daniel. George has been fly fishing since age 6. He has competed at a high level for Fly Fishing Team USA, earning individual back-to-back US National Fly Fishing Champi…
June 5, 2023
92. Family owned and family focused saltwater guide service with Tyler Hudgins and Travis Brown of Drumroll Charters.
In this episode, Joshua sits alongside his son Foster to speak with Tyler Hudgins and Travis Brown of Drumroll Charters. Drumroll Charters is a family-owned and operated saltwater fishing charter serving North Carolina's Cry…
May 29, 2023
91. Dads getting their sons into fishing and how it lead to a great company. Beau Robinson and Stephen Nicolai of Catch Cam Nets.
We chat with Beau Robinson and Stephen Nicolai of Catch Cam Nets in this episode. Beau and Stephen share about their early days in fishing and how their fathers were instrumental in their love of the outdoors. That has led t…
May 22, 2023
90. Live from the Fly Fishing Film Tour Southern Loop at Oskar Blues Brewing in Brevard, NC.
This episode comes from a special live event, the Fly Fishing Film Tour Southern Loop stop at Oskar Blues Brewing in Brevard, NC. We sit down with several individuals in the local fly-fishing community to discuss their stori…
May 15, 2023
89. Creating the best outdoor speaker with Will Bradley from Turtlebox Audio
In this episode, we chat with Will Bradley from Turtlebox Audio. Turtlebox's mission is to make the loudest, most rugged, portable speaker in the market that is specifically built for the outdoors. We feel they have accompli…
May 8, 2023
88. DIY budget friendly fly fishing trips lead to incredible stories told through film. Ben Meadows of Dorsal Outdoors.
In this episode, we speak with Ben Meadows from Dorsal Outdoors. Dorsal Outdoors is a group of Alabama buddies who have adventured worldwide together to pursue their love of the outdoors. What began as a DIY fly fishing trip…
May 1, 2023
87. Father & Son Retreat Recap. The idea behind a father and son retreat and a look back on a phenomenal weekend of fathers investing in their kids.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb recap the first ever Dads On The Fly Father & Son Retreat. We take some time to discuss the why behind the weekend and tell stories from an epic weekend of spending time outdoors with other …
April 24, 2023
86. How to build a fiberglass fly rod with Wes Telyea of Snoqualmie Rod Company. (Rod Builder Series Part 3)
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb bring in Mr. Wes Telyea of Snoqualmie Rod Company, who walks us through building a fiberglass fly rod. Wes has been building fly rods for several years, and with his expertise in fiberglass …