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  • Ep. 10: If I'm Having Fun, Maybe the Reader's Having Fun (w/ Dave Karczynski)
    Oct 17 2024

    In this episode, we talk with Dave Karczynski about his new book, Calling After Water, and his life as a writer, angler, and university professor. (Presented by Hatch Magazine)

    (0:00:00) Introduction

    (0:05:00) The role of humor in writing

    (0:12:40) Musky vs muskie

    (0:15:40) The allure of musky fishing

    (0:22:30) What makes a good fishing partner?

    (0:27:20) What makes a good fishing destination?

    (0:30:30) Dave's evolution as a writer

    (0:39:10) What does it mean to write one true sentence?

    (0:43:10) Rhythm and voice in writing

    (0:47:30) Dave's evolution as an angler (From Lure to Fly)

    (0:59:20) Smallmouth: Modern Fly-Fishing Methods, Tactics, and Techniques

    (1:04:10) Rules for writing

    (1:08:15) Calling After Water

    (1:13:30) Book reading

    Learn more about Dave Karczynski

    https://davekarczynski.com



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    1 h et 20 min
  • Ep. 9: Perhaps It Has Something to Do with Books (w/ Bob DeMott)
    Sep 4 2024

    In this episode, we talk with Bob DeMott about his life as an English professor and a fly angler and the intersection between the two: Anglish. (Presented by Hatch Magazine.)

    (0:00:00) Introduction

    (0:02:20) Anglish

    (0:08:00) Astream: American Writers on Fly Fishing

    (0:09:20) Michael Keaton — Fly-fishing writer

    (0:12:20) The allure of fly-fishing writing

    (0:20:00) What makes an excellent fly-fishing story?

    (0:24:00) Faculty for a Department of Anglish

    (0:27:00) Bob’s start in fishing

    (0:42:30) Bob’s start in writing

    (0:53:10) Bob’s brothers of different mothers: Nick Lyons and Jim Harrison

    (1:05:00) The famous thing Thoreau didn’t say

    (1:15:50) Bob’s reading: Perhaps it has something to do with books

    Learn more about Bob DeMott

    Wikipedia

    Books



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    1 h et 18 min
  • Ep. 8: Things Are About to Get Even Better (w/ Steve Duda)
    Aug 9 2024

    In this episode, author, editor, and producer Steve Duda talks about his recent book, River Songs, his time as editor of The FlyFish Journal, his current position with Patagonia, the past, present, and future of fly-fishing literature, his dos and don’ts for writing, and he treats us with a reading from River Songs. (Presented by Hatch Magazine.)

    The song “Pressure Drop” performed by The Horse Puppets.

    (0:00:00) Introduction

    (0:04:00) River Songs

    (0:15:30) The FlyFish Journal

    (0:18:00) Favorite writers from Steve’s editing days

    (0:22:00) Patagonia

    (0:31:50) Past, present, and future of fly-fishing literature

    (0:38:25) Have readers changed?

    (0:40:00) Steve’s rules for writing

    (0:48:30) Writers on the Fly

    (0:52:30) Steve’s life in music

    (0:58:50) Influences

    (1:06:30) Reading: “Pressure Drop”

    Learn more about Steve Duda

    Biography

    River Songs: Mountaineers | Amazon



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    1 h et 17 min
  • Ep. 7: I Never Put a Bomb in a Trout Stream (w/ Nick Lyons)
    Jul 1 2024

    In this episode, the incomparable Nick Lyons talks about his life as an angler, writer, editor, and publisher, and we cover topics ranging from the stages of fly angling to how writers find “gold” in a fishing story. (Presented by Hatch Magazine.)

    (0:00:00) Introduction

    (0:03:15) Nick’s favorite fly rods

    (0:04:15) Nick’s favorite waters

    (0:05:45) Nick’s Academy Awards for angling

    (0:09:10) The stages of fly angling

    (0:16:10) Nick’s writing voice

    (0:22:50) Mt. Rushmore for fly-fishing writers

    (0:31:00) Technique books

    (0:37:45) Why so much good writing about fly fishing?

    (0:43:00) Finding the “gold” in a fishing story

    (0:49:20) Spring Creek

    (0:55:30) Learning to love fishing

    Learn more about Nick Lyons

    Wikipedia

    Books



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    58 min
  • Ep. 6: You're Only One Cast Away From Greatness (w/ Monte Burke)
    Jun 21 2024

    In this episode, we talk with Monte Burke about his path to becoming a writer, his past, present, and future projects, the outlook for tarpon, and the role of obsession in fishing and sports. (Presented by Hatch Magazine.)

    (0:00:00) Introduction

    (0:02:20) Why so much writing about fishing?

    (0:05:50) Bad Hemingway

    (0:10:00) Monte's path to writing

    (0:18:00) Lords of the Fly

    (0:26:30) The outlook for tarpon

    (0:43:20) Nick Saban

    (0:52:40) On writing and publishing

    (0:56:10) Mt. Rushmore for fishing writing

    (1:01:40) New projects

    (1:05:40) George H. W. Bush

    Learn more about Monte Burke

    https://monteburke.com/

    Lords of the Fly

    Saban



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    1 h et 15 min
  • Ep. 5: Five Pounds of Sour Patch Kids (w/Michael Garrigan)
    Jun 5 2024

    In this episode, we talk with writer, poet, teacher, and fly angler Michael Garrigan about his introduction to fishing, his development as an angler and writer, his time as the resident artist in the Bob Marshall Wilderness, and we'll even talk about his favorite road candy. As a special treat, Michael will read his terrific poem, 'Liturgy of Carp Becoming a God.' (Presented by Hatch Magazine. )

    (0:00:00) Introduction

    (0:02:00) Introduction to fishing

    (0:04:30) Introduction to fly fishing (The River Why)

    (0:07:00) Education as a writer

    (0:08:25) Beginnings as a poet

    (0:09:40) Beginnings as a teacher

    (0:22:20) Poetry reading: Liturgy of Carp Becoming a God

    (0:29:20) Why so much great writing about fly fishing?

    (0:33:20) Musical inspirations

    (0:37:10) Artist in residence at Bob Marshall Wilderness

    (0:56:00) Future projects, favorite candy, road food, flies, and fish

    Learn more about Michael Garrigan:

    https://www.mgarrigan.com

    Five Pounds of Sour Patch Kids in the Montana Wilderness



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    1 h et 7 min
  • Ep. 4: Do What the River Tells You to Do (w/ Craig Mathews)
    May 7 2024

    In this episode, we talk with writer, conservationist, and world-class angler Craig Mathews about his journey from Michigan to Montana, his early career as West Yellowstone's sheriff, the beginning of Blue Ribbon Flies, and the founding of One Percent for the Planet. (Presented by Hatch Magazine.)

    (0:00:00) Introduction

    (0:01:45) Craig's start in Michigan

    (0:03:36) The move to Montana

    (0:05:39) Chief of police

    (0:10:40) Blue Ribbon Flies

    (0:15:50) John Voelker

    (0:17:20) Tying flies

    (0:21:50) Biggest mistake most anglers make

    (0:30:20) Sparkle duns and X-caddis

    (0:31:30) New book on pheasant-tail flies

    (0:32:30) Start in conservation

    (0:36:40) 1% for the planet

    (0:43:50) Craig's books

    (0:49:20) Starting a fly shop today?

    (0:53:50) Favorites: hatch, fly pattern to tie, river to fish, rod material, vest

    Learn more about Craig Mathews

    https://www.craigmathewsyellowstone.com

    Craig’s Books

    One Percent for the Planet



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    58 min
  • Ep. 3: Mom Has a Meth Lab in the Basement (w/ Ann Miller)
    Apr 29 2024

    Presented by Hatch Magazine

    In this episode, we talk with aquatic biologist and writer Ann Miller about her introduction to fly angling, her education in biology, and all the work and creativity that went into writing her authoritative guides to Midwest hatches.

    (0:00:00) Introduction

    (0:01:25) Growing up in Michigan

    (0:05:20) Hex!

    (0:07:00) Transition to fly-fishing

    (0:09:50) Biology education at the University of Michigan

    (0:13:30) Flygirls of Michigan

    (0:19:50) Hatch Guide for Upper Midwest Streams

    (0:24:40) Building streams in the basement and garage

    (0:29:30) Pocketguide to Upper Midwest Hatches

    (0:32:20) Fly tyers

    (0:37:30) Urban legends?

    (0:42:30) How to predict a brown drake spinner fall

    (0:52:10) What size flies are the toughest to match?

    (0:56:10) Comparing Midwest flies to the Eastern and the Western

    (1:01:30) Environmental issues

    (1:10:00) Favorite fly, music, Gates Lodge

    Learn more about Ann Miller

    https://www.midwesthatches.com/

    Pocketguide to Upper Midwest Hatches

    Hatch Guide for Upper Midwest Streams

    Flygirls of Michigan



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    1 h et 18 min