Dads On The Fly

Episodes

Jan. 24, 2022

23. How to fish with a guide

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb discuss all things guide-related. They discuss when and how to choose a guide, your expectations with a guide, and what they hope for when fishing with a guide. --- Support this podcast: h…
Jan. 10, 2022

22. Hot Takes on Fly Fishing Hot Topics

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb recap the week (some raft DIY and Joshua ties a fly) and dive into some hot fly fishing topics. We cover things such as taking care of the water, realistic expectations for fishing, fishing …
Jan. 3, 2022

21. Holiday Reflections and Aspirations for the New Year

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb discuss all the amazing fly fishing-related items they got for Christmas. They reflect on two recent fly fishing float trips. Then they discuss all they hope to accomplish in fly fishing in …
Dec. 20, 2021

20. Interview with the Moms on the Fly

This episode was a lot of fun. Joshua and Caleb take time to interview their wives on what it's like being married to a fly angler. Hear funny stories, a game of "What's that fly-fishing term" and more. --- Support this po…
Dec. 13, 2021

19. Gaining knowledge of fly fishing and fatherhood

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb discuss how they grow their craft of fly fishing. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dadsonthefly/support
Dec. 6, 2021

18. We Got a BOAT!

We have officially added a boat to our fly fishing arsenal. In this episode, Joshua and Caleb discuss all the research that went into their investment in a fly fishing raft. They then describe and share their experience of t…
Nov. 29, 2021

17. Interview with Ray Sugg "The Man of a Thousand Streams" - Part 2

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb sit down with Ray Sugg, recently coined by NC Wildlife Magazine as "The Man of a Thousand Streams." Ray has been fly fishing for trout in Western NC since the 80s. He recently accomplished h…
Nov. 22, 2021

16. Interview with Ray Sugg "The Man of a Thousand Streams" - Part 1

Joshua and Caleb sit down with Ray Sugg in this episode, recently coined by NC Wildlife Magazine as "The Man of a Thousand Streams." Ray has been fly fishing for trout in Western NC since the 80s. He recently accomplished hi…
Nov. 15, 2021

15. Quick Trips and Stream Etiquette

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb discuss their most recent quick trips fly fishing and how they handle other anglers on the river. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dadsonthefly/support
Nov. 1, 2021

14. Dads on the Fly Wish List

With the holiday season approaching, Joshua and Caleb talk through their wish lists regarding fly fishing. And this isn't just a wish list of items they want, but places they wish to go, people they with to fish with, and mo…
Oct. 25, 2021

13. Wild vs. Stocked Fish and The Curated Experience

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb discuss the differences in fishing for wild vs. stocked fish. They then tie it into how we often try to curate specific experiences for our kids. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://a…
Oct. 19, 2021

12. Dads on the Fly take the kids fishing

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb discuss their recent fishing trip taking their kids fishing. Also a few announcements and exciting things ahead! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dadsonthefly/support
Oct. 12, 2021

11. Beginner Fly Tying and "The Optimist" book review

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb take the time to discuss Caleb's journey into fly tying. Then they discuss their favorite book that they read this summer, "The Optimist" by David Coggins. --- Support this podcast: https:…
Oct. 5, 2021

10. Fly fishing and dad techniques

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb discuss some of the prominent fly fishing techniques and styles and what they like and don't like about them, along with some of their favorite dad techniques. --- Support this podcast: ht…
Sept. 28, 2021

9. Getting the perfect picture - an interview with Justin Pilat

In this episode Joshua and Caleb interview Justin Pilat. Justin has been in the fly fishing industry for over 4 years. He is an avid angler as well as a freelance photographer. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/d…
Sept. 21, 2021

8. Why you should try fly fishing and Happy Birthday Foster

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb discuss why they think everyone should give fly fishing a try. They also take a minute to shout out to Joshua's oldest son as he celebrates his 10th birthday. --- Support this podcast: htt…
Sept. 14, 2021

7. The Essential Gear Episode

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 fly fishers and dads. They share some of their humorous stories of mistakes they've made with gea…
Aug. 31, 2021

6. When Disaster Strikes

Joshua and Caleb live in Haywood County, NC. Tuesday, August 17th, their hometown of Canton and surrounding communities were struck with horrible flooding. In this episode, Joshua and Caleb discuss how they handle the disast…
Aug. 17, 2021

5. When the fishing stinks

Joshua and Caleb discuss one of their most recent fishing trips and how they handle it when the fishing isn't what they hoped. Adversity is a natural part of life and especially parenting. How do we take it when what we're t…
Aug. 10, 2021

4. Interview with Dad- David Simmons on raising sons

Joshua and Caleb interview their dad David Simmons about raising boys and never giving up. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dadsonthefly/support
Aug. 3, 2021

3. Planning Trips and Making the Most of Moments

Joshua and Caleb take the time to discuss how they plan their different fishing trips and family trips and how you can make the most of the trips you take. Link to Joshua, Caleb, and their dad's trip on the Cowpasture River …
July 27, 2021

2. Our Memorable Firsts

Joshua and Caleb talk about some of their most memorable "firsts" of fishing and being dads. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dadsonthefly/support
July 20, 2021

1. Back to the Beginning

In episode 1, Joshua and Caleb discuss the beginnings of their journeys in faith, fatherhood, and fly fishing. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dadsonthefly/support
July 9, 2021

Welcome to the Dads On The Fly Podcast

We've started a podcast! Listen in for a quick introduction to who we are and what our podcast will be about. Please follow and subscribe so you will get updates as our podcast launches and new episodes come each week. --- …