Episodes

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb try to define their whys. Looking at why you do what you do leads to a lot of reflection and allows you to evaluate whether your efforts are truly worth it. We look at why we fish, we do a podcast, why we bought a boat, and why we make the decisions we do as parents. Hopefully, this episode will inspire you to reflect on your whys. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dadsonthefly/support

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb take a look at some of their favorite fishing hacks that they have picked up over the years. Hopefully, these will help save you time on the water and save some money in your wallet. They also catch up on more of Joshua's adventures behind the vise and what it's been like going to the fly shop to buy material for the first time: that overwhelming feeling when you're not sure what you need. And then they wrap the episode with a new Dad Hack that Joshua learned th...

In this episode of Dads On The Fly, Joshua and Caleb discuss a variety of topics, including: - recapping the guide series - recent fly fishing trips - Is it ever ok to say no to fishing? - Joshua's adventures behind the vise (new fly tying segment) - engaging with the fly fishing community Enjoy these and the other ramblings of Joshua and Caleb in this week's episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dadsonthefly/support

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb interview fly shop manager Chad Fouts. Chad has years of experience fly fishing in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park and guiding float trips in east Tennessee. This episode is full of great tips and tricks for successful days in the park or on many of the main rivers in Tennessee. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dadsonthefly/support

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb interview Doug McElvy of Mountain Fly Anglers and discuss taking your kids fishing and some great fishing spot in Western NC. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dadsonthefly/support

In Part 2 of our guide series, Joshua and Caleb interview the owner of Due South Outfitters, Max Beck. Due South Outfitters is a fly fishing guide service and fly shop in Boone, NC. Max gives great insight into the fly fishing scene in the high country and delves into some of the secrets to their shop's success. Check them out at https://www.duesouthoutfitters.com/. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dadsonthefly/support

In the first part of our Guide Series, Joshua and Caleb interview one of the owners from the Tuckaseegee Fly Shop, Bobby Bennett. Bobby discusses the ups and downs of owning a fly shop and being a fly fishing guide. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dadsonthefly/support

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: https://anchor.fm/dadsonthefly/support

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 and social media, and everyone's favorite hot topic: spot burning. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dadsonthefly/support

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 2022. As always it's mixed in amongst their humor and antics. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dadsonthefly/support

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 podcast: https://anchor.fm/dadsonthefly/support

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

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 their maiden voyage on their new raft. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dadsonthefly/support

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 his goal of catching trout on the fly in 1,000 different North Carolina streams. In Part 2, we ask Ray about some of his best fishing stories, some of his favorite places he's been, and what tactics he uses to catch fish in so many new areas. --- Support this podcast: https:...

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 his goal of catching trout on the fly in 1,000 different North Carolina streams. Joshua and Caleb discuss with Ray how he achieved such a feat and some history of NC trout fishing and more in part 1 of their interview with Ray. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dads...

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

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 more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dadsonthefly/support

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://anchor.fm/dadsonthefly/support

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

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://anchor.fm/dadsonthefly/support

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: https://anchor.fm/dadsonthefly/support

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/dadsonthefly/support

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: https://anchor.fm/dadsonthefly/support

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 gear in the past and talk about what they believe to be one of the best essentials for being a dad. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dadsonthefly/support