Episodes
Nov. 27, 2023
117. Smallmouth on the Fly in Indiana with Chad Miller of Sugar Creek Anglers.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb talk with Chad Miller of Sugar Creek Anglers. Chad has been fly fishing since he was 10 years old and has spent most of that time chasing smallmouth on the rivers of his childhood in Indiana....
Nov. 20, 2023
116. Smallmouth obsession and the benefits of fly fishing with Albert White.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb have a conversation with Al White. We met Al via Instagram and became enthralled with his ability to catch trophy smallmouth. After also learning he's a father and that we share many other si...
Nov. 13, 2023
Conversations from the Forks of the River Fly Fishing Festival. Part 2
In this episode, we're on location at Deerwoode Reserve in Brevard, NC, for the Forks of the River Fly Fishing Festival. We got to chat with several guests about some of their products and events special to the fly fishing co...
Nov. 6, 2023
114. Conversations from the Forks of the River Fly Fishing Festival. Part 1
In this episode, we're on location at Deerwoode Reserve in Brevard, NC, for the Forks of the River Fly Fishing Festival. We got the chance to chat with several guests about their areas of expertise and experience in fly fishi...
Oct. 23, 2023
112. Staying out of the trees with Jeremy Turner from Fetch-A-Fly.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb chat with Jeremy Turner of Fetch-A-Fly. Fetch-A-Fly is a veteran owned small business out of Blowing Rock, NC. They create stainless steel telescopic rods that can extend to 6 feet and collap...
Oct. 16, 2023
111. DOTF Weekend Getaway Recap. Saltwater fly fishing adventures off the North Carolina Crystal Coast
Sitting on the porch with bellies full of steaks and fresh catches of flounder and sea trout, with the sounds of waves and wind coming up the Intracoastal Waterway, Joshua and Caleb recap an extraordinary Dads On The Fly Week...
Oct. 9, 2023
110. All Things Muskie with Scott Loftis of NC Wildlife
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb sit down with Scott Loftis to learn about one of the most epic gamefish in North Carolina. Muskellunge or “Muskie” as most people know them, are one of the most sought after and yet elusive ...
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 beginning...
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 River...
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 th...
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 The...
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, surr...
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 s...
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, engaging...
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 anglers...
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 tech...
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 a...
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 di...
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 fl...
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 st...
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 coffee...
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 Champio...