Episodes
Jan. 22, 2024
123. Failing forward in the creative process and fishing with Dylan Bo Carlile of Carlile Fly & Fowl.
In this episode, we speak with Dyaln Bo Carlile of Carlile Fly & Fowl. Dylan is a young father and has been fishing his whole life, but really began fly fishing about 10 years ago. He's been a listener to Dads on the Fly sinc...
Jan. 15, 2024
122. An experienced white water kayaker learns to fly fish. Lessons from the river with Pastor Heath Davis.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb are joined by Pastor Heath Davis of Pinnacle Church in Canton, NC. Local to western North Carolina, Heath grew up fishing with his family in some of our favorite streams. Before entering the ...
Jan. 8, 2024
121. Capt. Kyle Schaefer on building a premier lodge in the Bahamas with his family.
In this episode, the dads talk with Kyle Schaefer of Soul Fly Lodge in the Berry Islands of the Bahamas. Kyle started Soul Fly Outfitters in the Northeast helping clients chase stripers and teaching all about conservation whi...
Dec. 18, 2023
120. Creating the sharpest fly tying tools with Herb Theodore of Anadromous Fly Company
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb chat with a long time friend of the podcast, Herb Theodore of Anadromous Fly Company. Herb has been fishing as long as he can remember and started fly fishing as a teenager. He was fortunate ...
Dec. 11, 2023
119. Flashback Episode: What is your why? Reflecting on why we do a podcast and why we fly fish.
As we approach the end of the year, it is often a time of reflection. Part of that, we think, needs to be examining why we do what we do. In this flashback episode from a couple of years ago, Joshua and Caleb try to define th...
Dec. 4, 2023
118. Fishing high water in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. A Learning Experience.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb have a conversation about fly fishing after a big rain in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. They discuss some tips that helped them find success and some things they learned along the ...
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...