Season Seven, Episode Seven: Microskiffs with Tom Dyll
29:24 (Right click to download)
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Tom Dyll is the founder and host of Microskiff.com, one of the most unique sites on the internet for lovers of flats fishing and watercraft. Don't miss his intriguing insights into the boat building culture and the growing microskiff movement.
I am working on an article for Fly Rod & Reel magazine right now and it's going to involve testing a lot of gear. I'm not going to have the word count in the article that I might like, so I wanted to say some things now about the Yeti 45 cooler and the Brute Box 55. (Yeti does not make a 55 quart model, or I would have compared one to one).
First off, even though there is a difference of 10 quarts volume in these two coolers, the smaller Yeti is actually quite a bit heavier (24.5 lbs. for the Yeti verus 21.5 for the Brute Box).
I think this is due to a difference in the density of the plastic material. The Brute Box is slightly softer, but not enough to make a difference. The latches on each box differ; I give the advantage to Yeti with their all-rubber version here. The Brute Box has a rubberized metal closure that I think would work just fine but isn't quite as burly.
On the other hand, Brute Box did it right with the carrying handles, which pass through the box from above rather than attaching to the sides. This makes a significant difference in swing (I rarely use the rope handles on the Yeti because it is easier to just grip the molded ones on the side and carry it as a solid, non-swinging object).
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Season Seven, Episode Six: Minimalist Casting with Macauley Lord
31:21 (Right click to download)
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Macauley Lord was the Head Instructor of the L.L. Bean Fly Fishing School for two decades, and is the author of the "L.L. Bean Fly Casting Handbook" among many other titles. Over his years of teaching, he's learned to dispense almost completely with verbal instruction, preferring a kind of Zen-master approach to fly casting instruction.
Music on the podcast is again courtesy of Devon Leger of Hearth Music, with the band Jackstraw off their new album, "Sunday Never Comes."
Season Seven, Episode Five: Girl Hunter with Georgia Pellegrini
25:03 (Right click to download)
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Georgia Pellegrini is the author of the new book, "Girl Hunter." A former banker turned professional chef, Pellegrini threw herself full-bore into the world of outdoor sports, applying her passion for cooking and her "locavore" instincts in an entirely new way. Now an accomplished outdoorswoman, Pellegrini trains women and girls to appreciate the outdoors--and her cooking tips will blow you away.
Music on this, the 100th episode of the podcast, is once again courtesy of Devon Leger of Hearth Music, with the band Jackstraw off their new album, "Sunday Never Comes."
Season Seven, Episode Four: Off the Grid with Jim Klug
33:44 (Right click to download)
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Jim Klug is the owner of Yellow Dog Fly Fishing Outfitters and an excellent angler. His stories of world travel are some of the best, and you absolutely can't miss learning who wins the fight between a school of piranhas and a Brazilian guide. (Hint, click the link for a clue).
Season Seven, Episode Three: Return to Alaska with Miles Nolte
30:43 (Right click to download)
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Miles Nolte is the editor of "The Alaska Chronicles" and the Fishing Editor for Gray's Sporting Journal. His descriptions on the behind-the-scenes activities at an Alaskan lodge are as hilarious as they are intriguing, and don't miss his story of how he wrote himself onto the staff of the most prestigious outdoor publication.
Season Seven, Episode Two: April Vokey Will Survive
27:50 (Push play to begin streaming)
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April Vokey has gone from relative obscurity to near-ubiquity in less than five years, but her passion for steelhead and fly fishing remains undiminished. Check in and listen to her self-reflections, her passions, and her dreams.
Season Seven, Episode One: Full Circle with Rick Pope
37:00 (Push play to begin streaming)
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Rick Pope is the owner of Temple Fork Outfitters and one of the most knowledgeable people anywhere about the business of fly fishing. His company has not only succeeded in hard times, it's reshaped the entire industry. As he explains, TFO is going about it the right way, with care for its workers and a commitment to value that few other manufacturers can match.
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Brian Carson is the man behind Clear Cure Goo, the innovative UV-curing resin product which has revolutionized fly tying. This is the last episode of Season Six and it's a good one; come for the science, stay for the tying tips and some practical know-how. |
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Justin Witt is the owner of Patagonia Unlimited, one of the only outfitters in the region to offer a low-cost 'guide special.' He's also a successful businessman stateside, but he left that all behind to live the dream, starting with a pan-Patagonian trek that almost cost him his life--and wound up introducing him to his wife. Don't miss his awesome stories, seriously. |
