Beer, Fly Fishing & Food

Dave and Alex come together after a year and some change to give an update on life, fishing, drinking and whatever else they want to talk about.

Dave and Alex come back from a long break to talk about what we love the most.  Can you guess?

The Mediocre Alaskan, Jeff Lund was our guest in this episode.  We discuss life in Southeast Alaska as an outdoorsman, school teacher, author, fisherman, Podcaster and hunter.  He recently published his book, A Miserable Paradise that we get his inside take on the writing of it during the unprecedented year of 2020. Website: Themediocrealaskan.com Book: A Miserable Paradise

The one and only Guy Jeans Joins us on the podcast.  Guy shares his stories of being a musician, fly shop owner, guide and body double for Christian Bale.   Guy's info: Website: Kern River Fly Shop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kernriverflyshop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KernRiverFlyShop Band: StoneFlys Music Video: "With You"

Mike Dawes kicks off season 2 with some life lessons when chasing Permit on the fly.

Alex and Dave finish the year strong with beers in hand!

Alex and Dave randomly call unsuspecting guests for an impromptu interview without them knowing what's happening.  Enjoy as we talk to Evan Praskin, Art Hurd & Jose Rubio. Guest#1: Evan Praskin - Central Coast Guide Website: Stoke Ventures Fly Fishing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stokeventures/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StokeVenturesFlyFishing/ Guest#2: Art Hurd Guest#3: Jose Rubio - Fly Fishing Rep Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rubio505/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rubio505  

Dave and Alex are back where it all started, in Dave's backyard.  Of course, talking Beer, fly fishing and food!

Tim Landwehr takes time to talk Wisconson fishing, conservation efforts to SAVE the Menominee, fried Pike with a side of cheese curds!  Podcast Beers: 3 Floyds Brewing Co - Barbarian Haze IPA Mad River Brewing - Steelhead Extra Pale Ale Tim Landwehr Info: Tight Lines Fly Shop Facebook Instagram BOOK: Smallmouth Modern Fly Fishing Methods, Tactics, and Techniques Coalition to SAVE the Menominee River

Jen Ripple the creator and Editor-in-Chief of Dun Magazine stops by the virtual studio to talk about all things good in life. Podcast Beers: Alvarado Street Brewery: Mai Tia IPA Devil's Canyon Brewing Company: If It Ain't Baroque Hazy IPA Jen's Contact: Facebook:  Instagram:   Website:  

The one and only John Sherman share life's ups and downs while making fly fishing his career.   Podcast Beers: Lagunitas Brewing Company Fall River Brewing Company Sierra Nevada Brewing Company John Sherman's info: Website Instagram Facebook

Rudy Babikian has travelled the world chasing the fish you only dream about all while dodging everything that wants to kill him.  Podcast Beers:  Alvarado Street - Amigos IPA  Henhouse Brewing Company - Flavor Logistics IPA  Rudy's Contact:   Email: [email protected]  Instagram @hiddenhook  Website: Los Locos Magbay

Once deemed extinct in 1940 on the Truckee River, This Lahontan Cutthroat persevered and made it into the hands of our next guest, Bill Kitchen.    Episode Beer Sponsor: Alibi Ale Works, Truckee Episode Beers: Alibi Ale Works- Chance Of Clouds Cloudy IPA Alibi Ale Works - Pale Ale Guest: Bill Kitchen Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/1truckeelover/ https://www.instagram.com/greatbasinguideservice/ Website:  https://greatbasinguideservice.com/ Band: https://greatbasinguideservice.com/

BFF is excited to have the FIRST full-time Licensed Female Argentinian Guide on the show.  Marcela shares her story and the road it took to make history.   Podcast Beers: Slice Brewing Co: Doobie Snacks DIPA Mike Hess Brewing: Assaulted By Feather Pillows DIPA Karl Strauss Brewing Co: Mosaic IPA   Marcela's Info: Instagram Las Pampas Lodge

Pro Skater, Proprietor and fly fishing enthusiast, Josh Matthews joins the BFF for happy hour on National IPA Day. Podcast Beers: Dust Bowl Brewing Company - Confused Therapist Hazy, Imperial IPA Oakshire Brewing - KEY-LIME-ITY HONEY KOLSCH ColdFire Brewing Company - IPA Josh Matthews Contact: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshmatthews_/ Lovely - https://www.lovelyspringfield.com/

Season On The Edge Host, Ken Baldwin stops by the virtual studio.  Ken talks about his fishing show, Alaska and the amazing catch and cooks on his adventures. Podcast Beers: Alpine Beer Company - Duet IPA Ken Baldwin Info: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/igkenbaldwin/ Season On The Edge Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKxp-l3UIrU

San Diego Surf Fly Fishing Legend, Jeff Solis talks Tarpon to Roosters and the best Taco Spot after a day fishing the surf. Podcast Beer: Amador Brewing Company - "Batch 007"  Belching Beaver Brewery - Deftones Phantom Bride IPA Wine: Justin Vinyard & Winery Podcast Food: Los Dos Pedros Jeff Solis Contact: Website: www.solisflyfishing.com Facebook: Solis On The Salt

Dave and Alex revisit what is important in life...Beer, Fly Fishing and Food!    Podcast Beer: Recreation Leisure Brewing - Nectar of the Gods IPA

Eastern Sierra Guide, Sam Vasily,  talks about the passion to make guiding a career, sharing a fish of a lifetime with friends and the hidden food gem of the Eastern Sierra's. Podcast Beers: Black Plague - Hazy In Love IPA Resident Brewing - All Together  Shelter Distilling - Foggy Goggles Hazy IPA Podcast Food: Crowley Lake General Store - Hidden Food Gem Sam's Contact: https://www.sierratroutdoorsman.com/ Facebook Instagram Photo Credit: Seth Blackamore

We take a beer break with Jeff Currier and discuss ice cream sandwiches, relationship goals and pursuing a life involving all things fly fishing.   Podcast Beers: Fall River Brewing Company -  Hexagenia IPA Melvin Brewing Company - Melvin IPA Rainier Beer Jeff Currier's Info: www.jeffcurrier.com Facebook Instagram Cover Shot: Photo by Jim Klug/Yellow Dog Flyfishing

Dan Kauffman gives sound advice for pairing alcoholic beverages with fish outings, DIY trip to New Zealand, "gooning" a fish of a lifetime and COVID cooking on the Green Egg. Podcast Beer: Payette Brewing Co - Floating On AIRE Pilsner Stone Brewing Company - Delicious IPA Dan's Info: Instagram Facebook

Pro skater and Carp Ninja, Lauren Mollica drops in for some real talk about topless beach fishing, running around in underwear catching fish and naked chicks holding carp. Podcast Beer: Dust Bowl Brewing Company - Hops of Wrath Lauren's Info: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/laurenmollica/

Low and Clear star, Alex Xenie Hall, shares a beer and talks fly fishing, life and the passion of pursuit.  Listen as we dive into why the movie, Low and Clear, resonates so powerfully with people from all walks of life.    Podcast Beer: North Coast Brewing CO - Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout Karl Strauss Brewing Co - Isomerizer IPA Samuel Adams - Winter Lager Xenie's Contact Info: Facebook Instagram El Rancho Pinoso Book a trip with Xenie - 970-264-5669 Movie: Low and Clear

Eric Warner, pizzaiolo, photographer, surfer, fly fishing guide, husband and father.  Eric cracks a beer and sits at the round table with Dave and Alex to discuss everything from homemade pizza dough to mullet on the fly.  Special Beer episode sponsored by Scott Chafee and Dust Bowl Brewing Company. Podcast Beers: Dust Bowl Brewing Co - Taco Truck Lager Dust Bowl Brewing Co - Dirty 30's Pale Ale Estrella Jalisco - Mexican Lager Eric Warner Info: Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/goneclamming/ Website - warnerguideservices.com

Dave and Alex invite their wives, Nicole and Summer to share what it's like to live with podcast rock stars.   NEW WEBSITE: www.beerflyfishingandfood.com

Internationally famous recording artist and fly fishing guide Chuck Ragan drops by the virtual studio to reminisce of humble upbringings and the price of legos.   Podcast Beers:   Black Plague Brewing -  Bring Out Your Dead IPA Sierra Nevada Brewing Company - 3 Weight Session IPA & Hop Bullet   Coors Brewing Company - Silver Bullet  Chuck Ragan Contact Info:  Website: crflyfishing.com  Facebook  Instagram

Rhett Schober talks freshwater to saltwater fly fishing with a beer in one hand and tequila in the other. Podcast Beers: Elysian Brewing - Space Dust IPA Tecate Red Deschutes Brewery - Fresh Squeezed IPA Tulum's Best Mexican food: Mateo's Mexican Grill Rhett's Contact Info http://mexicoflyfishing.com/ Akumal Villas Rhett Facebook Rhett Instagram

Al Q stops by the virtual studio and lays down Brooklyn eats, getting the fly fishing bug and sharing his passion for sight fishing.  Podcast Beers: New Glory Craft Brewery - Do you even Mosaic, Broh!  New English - Pure and Simple IPA  Hangar 24 - Orange Wheat  LA Eats:   Father's Office - Best Burger  Cerveteca - Best Breakfast Burrito  Al Q's Info:  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alquattrocchi/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ondafly?epa=SEARCH_BOX Website -  https://alquattrocchi.wordpress.com/about/

Episode 5, Dave and Alex hang out with Striper Sniper, Capt. Maury Hatch.  Maury gives us the key to creating a successful life as a fishing guide, the best restaurants to eat in Sacramento and the quick and dirty recipe to his Mogarita.  Podcast Beers: Russian River Brewing - Shadow of a Doubt Imperial Porter  Karl Strauss Brewing Company - Boat Shoes Hazy IPA  Mogarita: Simply Lime Reposado Tequila Grand Marnier Soda Water  Best Sacramento Restaurant To Eat At:  Localis  Connect with Capt. Maury Hatch   Website - http://www.firsthatchguideservice.com/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/maury.hatch  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/firsthatch/

In this episode, Alex and Dave reminisce with their good friend, Dave Hurley (aka Big Hair Dave).  They talk about the early San Diego fly fishing scene, the BEST Mexican food in San Diego and Dave & Dave’s backpacking trip fishing their way through Europe.    Podcast Beers:  Russian River Brewing Company - Damnation Golden Ale  Pizza Port Brewing - Swami's IPA  Bells - Light Hearted Ale  San Diego's BEST Mexican Food:  Las Cuatro Milpas

Alex and Dave crack a few beers and revisit humble beginnings.  Listen as they explore how fishing, food and fat jokes helped shape their youth.  Podcast Beers:  Urban Roots Brewing - Like Riding a Bike  Moonraker Brewing Co - Dusting for Prints  Sierra Nevada Brewing - Torpedo IPA  Alesmith Brewing Co - 394

Alex and Dave share memories from their Pyramid Lake trip in Northern Nevada.  Listen as some poor bread choices and overcooked tortillas test the strength of their friendship.

Alex and Dave take their first fly fishing trip to Mammoth Lakes, Ca and quickly realize that they were cut from the same mold.  Listen as two fat kids at heart have a meeting of the minds.    Best Breakfast burrito - https://www.stellarbrewnaturalcafe.com/  Best Donuts - https://schatsbakery.com/wp/