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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 āgoldā in a fishing story. (Presented by Hatch Magazine.)
(0:00:00) Introduction
(0:03:15) Nickās favorite fly rods
(0:04:15) Nickās favorite waters
(0:05:45) Nickās Academy Awards for angling
(0:09:10) The stages of fly angling
(0:16:10) Nickās 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 āgoldā 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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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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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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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
Craigās Books
One Percent for the Planet
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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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In this episode, we talk with author, poet, teacher, and Montana river guide Chris Dombrowski about his migration from Michigan to Montana, his development as a writer, guide, and educator, his recent books The River You Touch and Body of Water, a streamside meal blunder with Jim Harrison, and we even debate whether A River Runs Through It is Norman Macleanās best story.
Presented by Hatch Magazine.
(0:00:00) Introduction
(0:05:45) Learning the ropes at Gates Lodge
(0:15:15) Old guides
(0:19:30) Don't let your fishing interfere with your fishing
(0:31:05) Glenn Brackett, Winston, Sweetgrass
(0:37:15) Chris's calling as a writer and guide
(0:43:24) Some influences: Harrison, Doyle, Delp
(0:48:25) Music and Jeffrey Foucault
(0:55:15) Similarities and differences in teaching writing and guiding
(1:00:14) Do we all have a book in us?
(1:05:05) The River You Touch
(1:11:00) Body of Water
(1:18:00) Is A River Runs Through It Maclean's best?
(1:22:15) Chrisās latest projects
(1:24:05) Favorite books, best angler, favorite stream-side lunch, favorite river float
(1:30:25) Michigan vs Montana
Learn more about Chris Dombrowski
https://www.cdombrowski.com
The River You Touch
Body of Water
Episode Topics
Gates Lodge
Glenn Brackett
Jeffrey Foucault
Hitching Post
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In this episode, we talk with award-winning journalist, author, and conservationist Hal Herring about the importance of public lands, the flow of Montana's rivers, Hal's journey as a writer, and even the subtle art of trotlines and limblines. Presented by Hatch Magazine.
(0:00:00) Introduction
(0:01:11) Trotlines!
(0:07:03) Early influences in conservation
(0:10:22) Early years in Montana
(0:16:40) How writers help conservation
(0:25:51) Homicide over public land access
(0:31:45) Ruby River access case
(0:41:40) Thoughts about native trout
(0:52:37) Minimum stream flows in Montana
(1:08:40) What can we root for?
(1:16:30) New book project
(1:19:23) Hunt or fish? Favorite game dish? Most famous firearm from the Old West?
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This is an introduction to the Reading the Water Podcast, presented by Hatch Magazine. The podcast features interviews and conversations with writers, artists, conservationists, and adventurers in fly fishing with your host, Tim Schulz.
(0:00:00) Introduction
(0:00:24) Hal Herring
(0:00:40) Chris Dombrowski
(0:00:57) Ann Miller
(0:01:08) Monte Burke
(0:01:28) Michael Garrigan
(0:01:42) Craig Mathews
(0:02:00) Bob DeMott
(0:02:14) Nick Lyons
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