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On The Reel

by Kevin McKay

with Kevin and Stac

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Episodes

  1. It's All about Stac!

    Stac and I sat down and recapped on the last few weeks since the 2 Fly.

  2. 2 Fly Bug Bumper 2026

    Stac and I sat down and talk about the 2 fly since we haven't had time since the event. We talk about the winners and our day on the water. We had so much fun and look forward to next year!

  3. Igloo 2026: Part 2

    Stac and I sat down on the last night with guest and staff. We reflected on the week we just had. We had one of the guides, Corey, do some singing for us.

  4. Igloo 2026: Part 1

    Stac and I sat down with our guest and some staff about the first couple days at Igloo Lake Lodge.

  5. Stay away from the bear with that!

    Zach, Stac and I talked about our run in with Maine warden, Igloo lake lodge and bad habits.

  6. Zach's Adventures

    We sat done with Zach after not seeing him for a month and he tells us about his adventures around New England.

  7. La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou

    Stac and I sat down with our client Paul and talked history of wine and fishing!

  8. Fragile, Handle with Care!

    Zach, Stac and I sat down and talked about guide pricing over the last 20 years and fish handling.

  9. Big Announcement!

    Zach, Stac and I sat down and talked about spot burning, fishing gear, 1st outing and 1st guided trip of 2026.

  10. Stac puts her foot in her mouth

    Stac and I sat down with our clients Ryan and Ken. We talk about our day of fishing for smallies on May 2nd.

  11. Guide vs Guide

    Zach,Stac,Jackson, Tait and I talk about Eldredge Bros Expo and Then some guide issues.

  12. Denver Fly Fishing Show

    Stac and I sat down with Zach, discussed his trip to the Denver Fly Fishing Show.

  13. Jim McCloskey Again!

    Zach,Stac and I sat down with Jim and discuss his 42" lake trout on a fly! We also talk about mismanagement of nonprofit funds and a rumor that native brook trout have been moved secretly from one pond in Maine to another. If you only listen to one, this is it.

  14. I got my ass kicked

    Zach and I talk about reaction to musky fools, Marlboro Fly Fishing Show and how I got my ass kicked already this year.

  15. Reflecting 2025

    Stac, Zach, Tait and I sat down and discuss 2025 fishing trips and the law suit against FFO waters. This recording is two different ones do to technical issues.

  16. Salmon River NY 2025

    Stac and I spend 9 days fly fishing around Salmon River and beyond for steelhead and big browns. We do our best to take you along with us on our trip.

  17. Musky 2.0

    Zach,Tait and I go on a day trip for Maine Musky! We record while driving up and live from the boat. This is a fun one

  18. Musky 2025

    I sat down with Zach, Tait and Matt, we talk about our day musky fishing and Matt fishing in Florida.

  19. 2 Fly Bug Bumper

    Stac, Zach and I sit down and talk about the 2 fly and our latest fishing trips.

  20. From Labrador with love

    Stac and I sit after returning home from Igloo Lake lodge. We reflect on our life changing trip.

  21. Igloo Lake Lodge: Day 4

    Stac and I sat down with the second half of our group and discuss their experience at Igloo Lake Lodge

  22. Igloo Lake Labrador Day 2

    The title says it all

  23. Igloo lake lodge Labrador: Christmas Eve

    It's the night before our first trip to Igloo Lake lodge in Labrador. Stac, Heidi, Brandon , Zach and I sit down and talk about what we look forward and what's been going on the last few months. We discuss our Expectations and anticipation.

  24. West Branch Blues

    Stac, Zach and I sat down with our new client Joe, we discussed hitch hiking across the US three times, 911, sobriety, life and fishing. Joe even plays a guitar and makes up songs.

  25. F!@k Musky Club

    Stac and I sat down with our client Robert and Micheal , we talk about our week of fishing and thier adventures around the world!

  26. Stac had surgery!

    Stac, Zach and I sat down with my client Chris and talk about our exploration trip, the white river,40-inch pike and Rainy Lake.

  27. Who is Otis?

    We sat down with Otis, a Master Maine guide and lodge owner for 20 years.

  28. Guide Talk: Episode 41

    I sat down with Zach Pierce of Maine Stream Guide Service and Brandon Bichrest of Maine Fly Guide LLC to discuss guiding in Maine and to give any advice for new guides.

  29. James Brown: Episode 40

    Stac, Zach and I sat down with James Brown of www.mainestriperguide.com. We talk about commercial fishing, 50 inch stripers and what is considered a skunk.

  30. Episode 39: Jim McCloskey on Lake Trout

    Stac, Zach and I sat down with Jim McCloskey and pick his brian about how he fishes for giant lake trout.

  31. Episode 38: All Because of Fishing

    Zach, Stac, Alyssa and I sit down and discuss how fishing has impacted our life.

  32. Alex Poland and Johnny Scangas episode 37

    Stac and I travel to Western Maine Yurts where we sat down with Alex Poland and Johnny Scangus. We discuss art, Alaska, Androscoggin River and the Yurt business.

  33. Joe Pote a Virgina guide #36

    Zach,Stac and I sat down with Joe Pote, who was Zachs old roommate in Alaska. Joe is also a smallmouth and musky guide in Virginia. We hear what is like to be right out of school and to follow their dreams about going to Alaska.

  34. Thomas Rod Company

    Stac, Zach and I sat down with Steve Campbell the owner of Thomas Rod Company. Thomas rods was one of the first fly rod companies in the United States. A great story rich in history.

  35. Jim McCloskey on Giant Maine Brook Trout

    Stac, Zach and I sat down with Jim McCloskey. Jim is know for catching giant Native Maine brook trout. He explains Maine is a pond state, with hundreds of ponds with 3 plus pound brook trout . If you love brook trout, you need to hear this one.

  36. Kicking 2025 off with Brandon Bichrest

    Stac, Zach and I sat done with Brandon and discuss chasing species, New Years resolution and Labrador.

  37. Jordan Duffy

    Stac, Zac and I sat down with Jordan Duffy. We discussed how he started, big brook trout, Pyramid Lake and Montana. We discussed why lake trout and largemouth bass are my least favorite fish. This was a fun one!

  38. Cancer, Fishing and Friends

    I sat down with Peter Farnsworth and his wife Leeza to discuss fishing, rod building and his recent battle with cancer

  39. Happy Thanksgiving!

    Stac, Zach and I sit down and talk about my solo trip back to salmon river ny and what we are grateful for!

  40. Salmon River NY

    Stac and I fish the salmon river and beyond. We sit down with Zac and tell him about our adventures.

  41. The best State for fishing?

    Stac and I sit down with Jackson and Zac. We talk about Jacksons first time steal head fishing and Zac ask the question," Which state has the most valuable fishing license?" Meaning which state give you the most fish opportunities with a purchase of a fishing license?

  42. World record smallmouth bass!

    Tait, Brandon and I sit down and reflect our day fly fishing for musky. We talk about how Brandon loses his mind when he sees his first musky.

  43. Stac goes overboard!

    After a last-minute cancelation, Stac and I decide to head to northern Maine for musky. We discuss fishing for musky and how she almost died.

  44. 2 Fly Bug Bumper

    Stac and I do three different recording leading up to the 2 fly and the night after.

  45. Reggie and Brian

    We sit down with Brian and Reggie and talk about their first time with us. We also talk about their most recent trip.

  46. A Clients Perspective

    Stac and I sit down with a few clients and talk about past and present trips. Their ages range from adults to a five year old. It was fun to reflect on their first time fishing with us. I hope you enjoy.

  47. From Michigan and back!

    We sit down with Pete, Braak, Jeff and John and reflect on the past few years and past couple of days. You don't want to miss this one, its unedited and they say what's on their mind!

  48. 203 smallmouth, New Clients and old clients

    We sat down with three different groups of clients and talk about their experience right after fishing with me. It was fun to reflect on the day and years of fishing with me!

  49. Bass, Pike, Musky, Trout, Salmon

    We sat down with Robert at the end of each day to discuss what the day brought to net. We talked about his memorable trips to other countries and the fish he can't forget! Don't forget our daily sponsors!

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