Episode 18: Fly vs. Gear w/ Mark Melnyk

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, the boys are joined by The New Fly Fisher's Mark Melnyk!First, however, Ang and Pete tackled a few pressing topics that came across their desks this week, including: Mr. Jordan’s soundboard; Slipper guys; Pete’s flow; How salmon find spawning waters; Melting glaciers; Johnny Morris vs Elon Musk; Red vs. Black hooks; and Red devils.With those matters out of the way, the boys head to the phones and catch up with Mark Melnyk of The New Fly Fisher and Guided fame! Topics discussed include: Mark’s slipper game; Joining The New Fly Fisher; Christmas pints; The early days of TSN; Drinking your way into the rodeo; Winning the Worst Outrider Award; Why black hooks are used in saltwater fly fishing; Converting to fly fishing; Conventional fishing being more effective than fly; Feeding vs. reacting; 12-inch streamers; Selecting the right rod weight; Sight fishing for lake trout; Does beer improve casting?; Elitist fly fishing culture disappearing; Carp on dry flies; Hippie Stompers; Mano e fisho; Bluefin Tuna on the fly; A Fish’n Canada/New Fly Fisher collaboration; Adapting to the mayfly hatch; and much more!To never miss an episode of Outdoor Journal Radio, be sure to like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favourite podcast app!More from Angelo and Pete:► WEBSITE► FACEBOOK► INSTAGRAM► YOUTUBEMore from Mark Melnyk and The New Fly Fisher:► WEBSITE► INSTAGRAM► THE NEW FLY FISHER