Episodes
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...
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 Crys...
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 to...
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 storie...
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 accomplis...
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 f...
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 r...
April 17, 2023
85. Designing graphite rods with Landon Myers of G. Loomis. (Rod Builder Series Part 2) Learning from one of the best in rod building. Getting young kids around water.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb chat with Landon Myers of G. Loomis. Since 1982 G. Loomis has contributed innovative materials and manufacturing technology to the angling community. Landon is a design engineer specialist at...
April 10, 2023
84. Ed Few custom bamboo rod builder. (Rod Builder Series Part 1) From London to Atlanta. Building bamboo rods. What makes bamboo rods special. Making the most of simple moments with kids.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb interview Edward Few. Ed is a stay-at-home dad and custom bamboo fly rod maker. Ed shares some great insights on what makes bamboo rods special and why he has fallen in love with them. We lov...
April 3, 2023
83. Family fishing moments, field trips, and smallmouth success. (Joshua finds out whether or not you can fish in an aquarium!?!?)
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb discuss an eventful week, including a fishing trip with three of their four kids, a field trip to Pigeon Forge, a smallmouth float, and an hour of catching bluegill. Eventful weeks like this ...
March 27, 2023
82. Jerry Yates of Stream Team Anglers. Guiding at eleven years old! Falling in love with Western NC. Frog's Fanny Fly Treatment. Casting instruction.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb sit with Mr. Jerry Yates of Stream Team Anglers. Jerry is a professional fly fishing guide, certified casting instructor, and Frog's Fanny Fly Treatment inventor. Jerry has an incredible stor...
March 20, 2023
81. Saying yes to spur of the moment events with your kids. Buying your kids first fly fishing gear. Chasing smallmouth on the fly.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb sit down to talk about their recent adventures with their families and on the river. They discuss: -Joshua's spur-of-the-moment trip to watch UK basketball with his family -Caleb buying his o...
March 13, 2023
80. Joe Monaghan founder of Angler's Coffee. When passions collide - coffee and fly fishing.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb sit down with Joe Monaghan, the founder of Angler's Coffee. Angler's Coffee knows that a great day on the river can't start without a great cup of coffee to fuel the day. After "retiring" fro...
March 6, 2023
79. Eric Camfield of Altar Fly Fishing. From professional baseball to ministry to hosting fly fishing retreats. Merging faith and fly fishing into a common stream.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb interview Eric Camfield the founder of Altar Fly Fishing. Altar's mission is to guide people to live a greater life with God, themselves, and the most valued relationships through life-shapin...
Feb. 27, 2023
78. New rods, ugly flies, and beautiful places. Joshua and Caleb discuss a recent fishing trip to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb discuss a recent fly-fishing trip to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to try out two new rods and rigs. Exploring new modes of fly fishing often seems intimidating, but after being gif...
Feb. 20, 2023
77. Ian and Charity Rutter of R&R Fly Fishing. Falling for each other and for fly fishing. Stories of kids in the outdoors. Fishing the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb interview Ian and Charity Rutter of R&R Fly Fishing. Ian has been an avid fly fisherman since the early 1990s and has been guiding since 1995. He is one of the most sought-after guides in the...
Feb. 13, 2023
76. Bryan Gill and Brad Hill of The Storied Outdoors. The power of stories. The surprisingly good fly fishing in Alabama. Why having good friends is so important. Time with kids in the outdoors.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb collaborate with Bryan Gill and Brad Hill of The Storied Outdoors podcast. The Storied Outdoors is a podcast between Lewis and Tolkien and Lewis and Clark. Bryan and Brad interview guests and...
Feb. 6, 2023
75. Jeff Coffey of Zoe Angling Group. Transforming lives by creating sustainable employment in the fly fishing industry for exploited individuals. Saying yes even when it seems crazy.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb dive deep into the story of the Zoe Angling group with founder and CEO Jeff Coffey. Zoe Angling Group has been growing since 2014, beginning with the core values of employee empowerment, ethi...