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Reading the Water Podcast

by Tim Schulz

Interviews and conversations with writers, artists, conservationists, and adventurers in fly fishing. Presented by Hatch Magazine. (https://hatchmag.com) readingthewater.substack.com

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Episodes

  1. Ep. 12: What's the Point of Being a Good Caster? (w/ School of Trout)

    In this episode, we talk with Todd Tanner, Brant Oswald, Pat McCabe, and Chris Elbow about improving our fly fishing in general and Todd’s School of Trout in particular. (Presented by Hatch Magazine) (0:00:00) Introduction (0:05:30) School of Trout mission and the meaning of success (0:09:05)...

  2. Ep. 11: The Allusion of Detail (w/ Bob White)

    In this episode, Bob White talks about his life as a guide, artist, writer, and destination travel host. (Presented by Hatch Magazine) (0:00:00) Introduction (0:00:20) The Copper Bob (0:07:20) Muskie vs Musky (0:10:00) Belleville, Illinois to Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota (0:13:00) Bob’s start…

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  3. Ep. 10: If I'm Having Fun, Maybe the Reader's Having Fun (w/ Dave Karczynski)

    In this episode, we talk with Dave Karczynski about his new book, Calling After Water, and his life as a writer, angler, and university professor. (Presented by Hatch Magazine) (0:00:00) Introduction (0:05:00) The role of humor in writing (0:12:40) Musky vs muskie (0:15:40) The allure of musky...

  4. Ep. 9: Perhaps It Has Something to Do with Books (w/ Bob DeMott)

    In this episode, we talk with Bob DeMott about his life as an English professor and a fly angler and the intersection between the two: Anglish. (Presented by Hatch Magazine.) (0:00:00) Introduction (0:02:20) Anglish (0:08:00) Astream: American Writers on Fly Fishing (0:09:20) Michael Keaton —...

  5. Ep. 8: Things Are About to Get Even Better (w/ Steve Duda)

    In this episode, author, editor, and producer Steve Duda talks about his recent book, River Songs, his time as editor of The FlyFish Journal, his current position with Patagonia, the past, present, and future of fly-fishing literature, his dos and don’ts for writing, and he treats us with a…

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  6. Ep. 7: I Never Put a Bomb in a Trout Stream (w/ Nick Lyons)

    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 “gold” in a fishing story. (Presented by Hatch Magazine.) (0:00:00) Introduction (0:03:15) Nick’s favorite...

  7. Ep. 6: You're Only One Cast Away From Greatness (w/ Monte Burke)

    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?...

  8. Ep. 5: Five Pounds of Sour Patch Kids (w/Michael Garrigan)

    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,...

  9. Ep. 4: Do What the River Tells You to Do (w/ Craig Mathews)

    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…

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  10. Ep. 3: Mom Has a Meth Lab in the Basement (w/ Ann Miller)

    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)...

  11. Ep. 2: Don’t Let Your Fishing Interfere With Your Fishing (w/ Chris Dombrowski)

    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...

  12. Ep. 1: Trotlines Running Through My Mind (w/ Hal Herring)

    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...

  13. Reading the Water Podcast - Trailer

    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...

About this show

Interviews and conversations with writers, artists, conservationists, and adventurers in fly fishing. Presented by Hatch Magazine. (https://hatchmag.com)

readingthewater.substack.com

Hosted by

Tim Schulz

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Reading the Water Podcast have?

Reading the Water Podcast has 13 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on March 5, 2025.

What is Reading the Water Podcast about?

Interviews and conversations with writers, artists, conservationists, and adventurers in fly fishing. Presented by Hatch Magazine. (https://hatchmag.com) readingthewater.substack.com

How often does Reading the Water Podcast release new episodes?

Reading the Water Podcast publishes monthly, based on its 13 episodes since April 2024.

Who hosts Reading the Water Podcast?

Reading the Water Podcast is created and hosted by Tim Schulz.
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