Épisodes

  • S4E11: Duncan Barnes, a “Life and Career Shaped by Writing and the Outdoors”

    S4E11: Duncan Barnes, a “Life and Career Shaped by Writing and the Outdoors”
    Apr 21 2026

    In this episode, Michael is joined by Duncan Barnes, whose life has been shaped by a deep love of writing, fishing, and the outdoors. From his early days learning to cast in New York to a distinguished career with Sports Illustrated and becoming the editor of Field & Stream Magazine. Duncan shares the experiences, mentors, and adventures that helped define his path. He also reflects on life in Maine, conservation, the striped bass fishery, and the values that have guided his writing and stewardship throughout the years.

    Episode Release: 4/21/2026

    S4E11: Duncan Barnes, a “Life and Career Shaped by Writing and the Outdoors”

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    #FlyLinePodcast #MichaelJones #FlyFishing #OutdoorWriting #FieldAndStream #FishingLife #MaineOutdoors #StripedBass #Conservation #OutdoorLegacy
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    1 h et 16 min
  • S4E10: Capt. Eric Wallace, a “Maine Striper Guide Compelled by Water, Travel, and Challenge”

    S4E10: Capt. Eric Wallace, a “Maine Striper Guide Compelled by Water, Travel, and Challenge”
    Apr 7 2026
    In this episode, Michael is joined by Capt. Eric Wallace, a seasoned saltwater guide whose life has been driven by water, adventure, and the constant pull of new challenges. From a fishing-focused childhood in Michigan to steelheading in Oregon, guiding in Colorado, chasing tarpon in the Florida Keys, and poling the flats of Casco Bay, Eric shares the winding path that led him to become one of Maine’s respected striper guides. Along the way, he reflects on the tactics, travel, and relationships that have shaped both his career and his life on the water. Episode Release: 4/7/2026 S4E10: Capt. Eric Wallace, a “Maine Striper Guide Compelled by Water, Travel, and Challenge” www.flylinepodcast.com #FlyLinePodcast #MichaelJones #FlyFishing #StripedBass #MaineStriperGuide #CascoBay #SaltwaterFlyFishing #FishingLife #MaineOutdoors #GuidingLife
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    1 h et 28 min
  • S4E9: Paul Cote, a “Purveyor of Maine’s Sporting Heritage”

    S4E9: Paul Cote, a “Purveyor of Maine’s Sporting Heritage”
    Mar 24 2026
    In this episode, Michael is joined by Paul Cote, a longtime collector and dealer whose life has been shaped by Maine history, sporting artifacts, and the stories hidden inside remarkable objects. From his shop in Oxford, Paul shares the winding path that led him from small business ventures into building an extraordinary collection of sporting art, folk traditions, antique firearms, and rare Maine treasures, offering a fascinating look at the people, craftsmanship, and heritage behind the pieces he has spent a lifetime preserving. Episode Release: 3/24/2026 S4E9: Paul Cote, a “Purveyor of Maine’s Sporting Heritage” www.flylinepodcast.com #FlyLinePodcast #MichaelJones #FlyFishing #MaineHistory #SportingTreasures #AntiqueCollector #MaineHeritage #FolkArt #WildlifeArt #OutdoorLife #MaineStories
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    1 h et 37 min
  • S4E8: Friends of Fly Rod Crosby, “A Monument to Maine’s Guiding Heritage”

    S4E8: Friends of Fly Rod Crosby, “A Monument to Maine’s Guiding Heritage”
    Mar 10 2026
    In this episode, Michael sits down with Roger Lambert, Mark Latti, and Tenley Skolfield to share the story behind Friends of Fly Rod Crosby and why Cornelia “Fly Rod” Crosby still matters so deeply to Maine’s outdoor heritage. From the new IFW headquarters in Augusta and the planned bronze statue at its entrance, to Fly Rod Crosby’s legacy as a pioneering guide, writer, and promoter of Maine, this conversation explores how one woman helped put the state of Maine on the national tourism map and how today’s guides and conservation leaders are working to honor that legacy for future generations. Episode Release: 3/10/2026 S4E8: Friends of Fly Rod Crosby, “A Monument to Maine’s Guiding Heritage” www.flylinepodcast.com #FlyLinePodcast #MichaelJones #FlyFishing #FlyRodCrosby #MaineGuides #MaineOutdoors #OutdoorHeritage #MaineIFW #Rangeley #Conservation #FriendsOfFlyRod
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    51 min
  • S4E7: Paul Guernsey, a “Life Shaped by Writing and Fly Fishing”

    S4E7: Paul Guernsey, a “Life Shaped by Writing and Fly Fishing”
    Feb 10 2026
    In this episode, Michael is joined by writer, educator, and former Fly Rod & Reel Magazine Editor Paul Guernsey, whose life has been shaped by stories on the page and on the water. They talk about the influence of travel, and how writing and fly fishing both help us make sense of the world. Paul also shares about his newest book, 'Rolling Back the River', set to release later this month. Episode Release: 2/10/2026 S4E7: Paul Guernsey, a “Life Shaped by Writing and Fly Fishing” www.flylinepodcast.com #FlyLinePodcast #MichaelJones #FlyFishing #Storytelling #PaulGuernsey #WritingLife #RodAndReel #RollingBackTheRiver #FishingLiterature #OutdoorLife #Maine
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    1 h et 8 min
  • S4E6: Capt. Dave Pecci, a “Steward of Maine’s Coastal Fishery”

    S4E6: Capt. Dave Pecci, a “Steward of Maine’s Coastal Fishery”
    Jan 27 2026
    In this episode, Michael is joined by Capt. Dave Pecci, a seasoned Maine guide whose career has been deeply connected to the striped bass fishery on the Kennebec River and along Maine’s coast. They talk about the evolution of this fishery from the removal of the Edwards Dam to ongoing environmental and political pressures, while Dave shares his perspective on conservation, fisheries management, and what it means to be a steward of these waters. Episode Release: 1/27/2026 S4E6: Capt. Dave Pecci, a “Steward of Maine’s Coastal Fishery” www.flylinepodcast.com #FlyLinePodcast #MichaelJones #FlyFishing #StripedBass #KennebecRiver #obsessioncharters #MaineCoast #Conservation #FisheriesManagement #MaineWaters #GuidingLife
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    1 h et 15 min
  • S4E5: The Wares & The Rogers, a “Maine Guide Training Built on Legacy and Friendship”

    S4E5: The Wares & The Rogers, a “Maine Guide Training Built on Legacy and Friendship”
    Jan 13 2026
    In this episode, Michael is joined by Carroll and Lila Ware of Fins and Furs Adventures, and John and Tami Rogers of the Maine Outdoor Learning Center. Together, they look back on decades of teaching new guides, stories from the field, and the friendships forged along the way. They share news of Carroll and Lila’s retirement and the merging of their guide school with John and Tami’s, reflecting on what it means to pass a legacy forward while keeping Maine’s guiding traditions alive. Episode Release: 1/13/2026 S4E5: The Wares & The Rogers, a “Maine Guide Training Built on Legacy and Friendship” www.flylinepodcast.com #FlyLinePodcast #MichaelJones #FlyFishing #MaineGuides #GuideSchool #MaineOutdoors #SharedWaters #FinsAndFursAdventures #MaineOutdoorLearningCenter #LegacyOfGuiding
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    1 h et 31 min
  • S4E4: John & Nate Wight, a “Father and Son Maine Guiding Legacy”

    S4E4: John & Nate Wight, a “Father and Son Maine Guiding Legacy”
    Dec 16 2025
    In this episode, Michael is joined by John and Nate Wight, a father and son whose lives have been shaped by the rhythms of Maine’s rivers, woods, and guiding traditions. From stories on the Allagash to quiet moments of connection between generations, their story is a heartfelt look at legacy, resilience, and the deep bond forged through life in the wild. Episode Release: 12/16/2025 S4E4: John & Nate Wight, a “Father and Son Maine Guiding Legacy” www.flylinepodcast.com #FlyLinePodcast #MichaelJones #MaineGuides #FamilyLegacy #GuidingTradition #WildernessAdventures #FatherAndSon #OutdoorLife #AllagashTales
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    1 h et 33 min