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So Fly Fishing Podcast
by The So Fly Crew
Canadian fly fishing podcast hosted by two fishing buddies, Mitch Duesling and Aldo Pescatore, from Toronto, Ontario. EST. 2016.
Episodes
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EP 225 Mackenzie Sapier of Prince Edward Island
EVER WANTED to fish in Prince Edward Island - Canada's BEAUTIFUL east coast? Well this is the show for you, buster! We sit with Mackenzie Sapier to talk about chasing brook trout in Prince Edward Island, and sight fishing for striped bass on the sand flats. We dive deep into his fishing history -...
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EP 224 Fly Fishing in Upstate New York for Trout
We head back to upstate New York to chase trout on the rivers Mitch and Aldo grew up fishing. Our friend David from Very Good Fly Fishing joins us for the trip, and on the show, to recap our time on the water and chat about revisiting familiar spots with very good company. We also take some time…
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EP 223 Phil Rowley and Stillwater Fishing Techniques
Stillwater legend Phil Rowley joins us to talk about what decades of chasing trout on lakes have taught him, and what he’s still trying to figure out. We get into how Phil reads unfamiliar water, the clues he trusts most, why anglers sometimes overcomplicate things, and how to know when to change...
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EP 222 Nathan Wilbur of the Atlantic Salmon Federation
On this episode of So Fly, we’re joined by Nathan Wilbur, President of the Atlantic Salmon Federation (ASF), to talk about one of the most iconic fish on the planet: the wild Atlantic salmon. Based in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Nathan has spent more than a decade with the ASF working to conserve...
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EP 221 Dr. Steven J Cooke of Carleton University, Fish Ecology and Conservation
We sit with Dr. Steven J. Cooke, a professor at Carleton University in Ottawa and one of Canada’s leading researchers in fish ecology, conservation, and recreational fisheries. We chat about what happens to fish when we catch them, and get into just how effective the practices of catch and…
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EP 220 Joe Conrad, Reel Designer for Sage
Joe Conrad is a mechanical engineer whose passion for fly fishing has led him to a career designing some of the gear anglers rely on every day. Based out of Sage's research and development facility on Bainbridge Island, Washington, Joe specializes in fly reel design and plays a key role in…
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EP 219 Captain Jacob Meier, Adventure with a Fly Rod
We're joined by Captain Jacob Meier, a guide whose fly fishing career has taken him from the flats of Florida to the rivers of Alaska, the marshes of Louisiana, the jungles of South America, and the fisheries of Baja and beyond. Jacob grew up fishing Tampa Bay and neighborhood ponds before…
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EP 218 The Lodge at Ten Mile Lake in Northern Ontario
We recorded this episode straight from the shores of The Lodge at Ten Mile Lake, just north of Elliot Lake in Northern Ontario. After spending a week chasing lake trout, exploring the back lakes by boats and canoes, and experiencing everything the lodge has to offer - from the comfortable cabins…
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EP 217 Guide Sam Breault of Gaspé Coastal and ChileTrout
In this episode of the So Fly Fishing Podcast, we sit down with fly fishing guide Sam Breault of Gaspé Coastal in Quebec's Gaspé Peninsula. Sam guides for Atlantic salmon, striped bass, and sea-run brook trout in Eastern Canada, while also spending part of the year guiding in Chilean Patagonia…
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EP 216 Fly Design with Brita Fordice of RIO
We sit down with Brita Fordice, a full-time product developer at RIO Products who designs and tests flies for a wide range of freshwater and saltwater species. Raised on Washington's Stillaguamish River, Brita started fly fishing at eight years old and taught herself to tie flies at ten. She…
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EP 215 Jim McLennan and Jonathon Wescott of The Trout Trust in Alberta
We sit down with Jim McLennan and Jonathon Wescott from The Trout Trust to talk about the future of Alberta’s trout fisheries. From fish entrainment and river conservation to advocacy and uniting anglers across the province, this conversation dives into the challenges facing cold-water ecosystems...
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EP 214 Jani Himanko of Finland, Fly Fishing Huge Brown Trout at Kellankoski Lodge
Jani Himanko joins us from Jyväskylä, Finland - he brings more than two decades of experience in fishing tourism and the tackle industry. He’s the co-owner of Kellankoski Lodge and has been a professional fishing guide since 2001, most at home wading rapids in search of trout and grayling. We…
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EP 213 Scale of Change and PALM Film Festival: Filmmaker Interview Special
In this episode, we explore the stories behind The Scale of Change Film Tour and the PALM Film Festival - two traveling showcases dedicated to celebrating wild places and protecting the fish and rivers that depend on them. We’re joined by filmmakers and advocates including Fred Campbell of Hooké,...
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EP 212 Emilie Björkman of Wild Fish, Wild Places
We sit down with Swedish angler, conservationist, and filmmaker Emilie Björkman to dive deep into her latest cinematic masterpiece: Wild Fish, Wild Places. Emilie takes us behind the scenes of this series, sharing the highs and lows of filming in some of the world’s most iconic and fragile...
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EP 211 Gaspé Fishing Trip with Junior and David
We head east to the legendary Gaspé coast for an unforgettable adventure chasing striped bass and Atlantic salmon. It was our first time exploring the region, except for Aldo who had been before - and the experience lived up to every bit of the hype. We were joined by our good friends Junior and...
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EP 210 Norman Maktima, Competitive Angling, Desert Trout, and More
We sit with Indigenous Pueblo angler Norman Maktima. Norman grew up in Pecos, just outside Santa Fe, fishing the Pecos River with his father, a place that shaped both his angling and his identity as a descendant of the Pueblos of San Felipe, Laguna, and Hopi. He’s been immersed in fly fishing…
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EP 209 Chasing Roosterfish with Jeffery Feczko
We sit with Jeffery Feczko, owner and guide of To The Gills in Baja California Sur, Mexico. From fly tying at a young age to guiding fisheries across the globe, Jeffery has built a life shaped by travel, salt, and fish. His twenties took him from Alaska, earning his 100-ton USCG Master Captain’s...
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EP 208 Murray Cod with Andrew Colston
We sit with guide and angler Andrew Colston from Australia to chat all about an incredible, beastly, elusive fish, the MURRAY COD! This fish has fascinated us for years, but the truth is - we know NOTHING about it. So we brought Andrew on, a wicked angler who has been chasing these fish for…
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EP 207 RA Beattie Makes a Fishing Film with David Chang
We sit with RA Beattie, long time award-winning fly fishing film maker and heckin' accomplished angler. We speak to RA about all aspects of his interesting life - fishing, filming, and fishing filming. We dive into where he grew up and learned to toss bugs. We chat about how he got into guiding…
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EP 206 The Annual Holiday Bash of Fun and Wonder for 2025: Wow, What a Year!
Thanks to everyone who supported the show in 2025 we LITERALLY LOVE YOU! Watch the full live show recorded Dec 27, 2025 on YouTube! Just search So Fly Fishing!
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EP 205 Magdalena Bay: Fly Fishing for Striped Marlin and MORE on Mag Bay
ALDO took the freakin' trip of a lifetime down to Mag Bay Lodge with Taco Fly Co. - Mario! It was an epic adventure full of crazy tales, and BIG, FLIPPIN', FISH! He caught one of the ocean's most incredible fish - Striped marlin on the fly. Interested in how you too could take a trip like this?…
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EP 204 Lyne Sexton of Sexton & Sexton Fly Shop in Cascapédia-Saint-Jules
We sat with Lyne Sexton of Sexton and Sexton, and ICONIC fly shop in an ICONIC place, Cascapédia-Saint-Jules, Quebec. Lyne is a fly angler, educator, mom, and more. She's caught incredible Atlantic salmon in her home rivers of Cascapédia-Saint-Jules. She joins us to chat about the history of the...
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EP 203 Sarah Nellis and Andrew Murphy of Gaspé Coastal Fly Fishing Lodge
Mitch and Aldo sit with the owners and operators of a brand new exceptional fly fishing lodge in the Gaspé area of Quebec, Gaspé Coastal. They learn more about the fly fishing lives of these two incredible anglers, and what led them to opening their own lodge in this wonderful place. They also…
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EP 202 Musky Fly Fishing in Ottawa with Courage Fly & Guide Co.
We went fishing in the musky CAPITAL here in Canada - the Ottawa, Ontario region. We were guided by Courage Guiding here in the city, and had a great two days with lots of action. Shout out to Kevin for catching his PB! Thanks Josh for having us on the boat. If you want to go musky fly fishing in...
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EP 201 Still Water Trout Tactics with Ian Troup at the Franklin Club
Weeeeeeeee had a great day at the Franklin Club in Southern Ontario! We got to hit the water with Team Canada legend and still water trout expert Ian Troup. Ian took us out for a morning of fabulous trout fishing, and then we recorded a podcast in the clubhouse. The Franklin Club is a wicked,...
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EP 200 A So Fly Celebration: Bobcaygeon, Fishy Segments and More!
We celebrate episode 200 of So Fly, chat about some of our favourite moments, trips, and tales from the last decade. We also chat about a recent outing to Bobcaygeon, Ontario. It was a fish FLOP. We touch on some fun fishing segments and more! Thanks to all the listeners over the years - we...
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EP 199 Autumn Primer: Prep for Steelhead and Musky
Mitch and Aldo sit down to get stoked for the chilly szn! They talk about how they get their gear ready, what they are preparing, common ways they fish for steelhead and musky during the fall, and more. Tune in for some tips, some laughs, and some fishy banter - keeping things chill this episode....
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EP 198 Nelson Oxley of Colorado, Ross Reels, Abel Reels, Airflo Fishing
We sit with Nelson Oxley from Colorado to chat about his fly fishing life, working with Flylords, and now working on a portfolio of other famous fly fishing brands. Nelson has lived a life well fished on some incredible waters, chasing fish from a young age. He takes us though the ins and outs of...
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EP 197 Tom Cheney of the Atlantic Salmon Federation
We sit with Tom Cheney, Director of Marketing at the Atlantic Salmon Federation. We discuss his life chasing salmon on Canada's east coast, talk about his role at the ASF, issues facing salmon, and more. For over 75 years, ASF’s work has been driven by what wild Atlantic salmon need to survive…
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EP 196 Musky on the Fly, Manitoulin Island and Stillwater Guiding
We head NORTH, and fish an increeeeeeeeeedibly beautiful place in Ontario. Seriously, one for the books - it's one of our fav spots in the province. We had the pleasure of being guided by Brian Still of Stillwater Guiding for the second year in a row. In this episode we chat about throwing big...
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EP 195 Blue Fox Camp in Northern Ontario
We head up to Northern Ontario for a fly-in trout fishing weekend at the one and only, Blue Fox Camp! Blue Fox is located north of Elliot Lake, Ontario. It's either a quick float plane ride in, or a couple hour commute by trails and ATVs. We flew in, fished for a few days on the numerous trout...
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EP 194 Rob Voisin from Friends of the Grand River in Southern Ontario
We sit with Rob Voisin of Friends of the Grand River to chat about his fishing life and the great work this non-profit does, in order to be a voice for an iconic river in Southern Ontario, Canada. Friends of the Grand River is a volunteer-driven, non‑profit organization based in Fergus, Ontario,...
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EP 193 Tim Pausinger and the Filson Tattoo Event for Ontario Streams
We chat with Tim Pausinger, angler and tattoo artist based out of Toronto, Ontario. Tim hosts an event at Filson each year where he donates money from on-site tattoos to Ontario Streams. It's a great time, with Muskoka beers on hand, wicked merch, hangs with the Filson Toronto crew, and bits and...
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EP 192 Colby Acuff, Musician and Angler
We sit down with Colby Acuff—country music artist, fourth-generation Idahoan, and former fly-fishing guide. We talk about his journey from guiding on rivers by day to playing music in smoky bars at night, and how the wilds of Idaho helped shape the raw, no-nonsense sound he’s now known for. We…
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EP 191 Will ChatGPT Replace the So Fly Crew?!
We venture into unknown waters and have artificial intelligence design a variety show with JUST the gang. We talk about some recent fishing outings, the start to warmer days, we get into some playful roasting, and more! TUNE IN and listen to a show with JUST Mitchy, Aldo and Aidas. It's been a...
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EP 190 Jim Baird, Adventurer and YouTube Filmmaker
We record a LIVE show with the legendary Jim Baird out of Muskoka Brewery in Bracebridge, Ontario. Jim is the winner of season four of the hit TV show ALONE, he's an explorer, filmmaker, and podcaster. He has spent countless days in the wilderness exploring beautiful rivers, and fishing along the...
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EP 189 Wills Donaldson of Flylords, Music and Fly Fishing
We sit and chat with Wills of Flylords - specifically about his fly fishing life, his time paddling in Temagami, Ontario, and his most recent project, Music and Fly Fishing. Wills is a super friendly and fishy fellow. We first met him in Colorado at the Fly Fishing Show, and bonded over our…
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EP 188 Scale of Change with HOOKÉ Live from the Yeti Booth
We sat with Fred and Seb from HOOKÉ to chat all about a new project and documentary, Scale of Change. This episode was recorded LIVE from the Toronto Sports Show, right in the YETI booth. We got to hear from Seb, a chef, hunter and angler about his outdoor life, and speak to Fred Campbell about...
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EP 187 Rod Design with Redington's Brandon Morton
We sit with rod designer from Redington, Brandon Morton, to go over the ins and outs of designing and manufacturing an exceptional rod on a mass level. We touch on some of the tech talk behind rod design, how he goes about using data to inform his work, and more. We also get into Brandon's fly...
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EP 186 Back to Belize, DIY Fly Fishing for Tarpon, Permit, Jacks, and MORE!
We went BACK to Belize, and did another episode ALL about our DIY trip (with two guide days, too). This is an easy way to experience salt water fishing - tons of fish, beautiful flats, and great places to post up. This was Aldo's third time to Belize, and Mitch's fish. MANY fish were caught,...
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EP 185 Brunswick Lake Lodge, Northern Ontario Pike and Walleye
We took a trip up to Brunswick Lake Lodge in Northern Ontario to chase walleye and pike in some incredible waters. Flying in with Hearst Air, we landed in absolute paradise—crystal-clear water, endless structure, and fish that were more than willing to eat. It was an unreal adventure! We always...
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EP 184 Old Post Lodge: Fly Fishing Pike and Walleye in Northern Ontario
We recorded on location in the actual OLD POST at the Old Post Lodge, a fishing lodge in Northern Ontario near Pickle Lake. The lodge is FULL of history and wicked fishing opportunities. It was one of the first inland Hudson's Bay trading posts established in Canada. It sits on an EPIC lake…
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EP 183 Max Erickson and Zento Slinger of Flylords, Fly Fishing Lake Champlain
Max Erickson is the Creative Director for Flylords, Fiska, and Split Reed. Zento Slinger is an outdoor and fishing photographer. Both have spent copious amounts of time fishing Lake Champlain in Vermont in every season. From bass, pike, and musky, to lakers, walleye and salmon, Lake Champlain has...
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EP 182 Annual Live YouTube Holiday Party 2024
We celebrate another annual holiday live show and giveaway a WHOLE BUNCH of fishy prizes. Thanks to everyone who tuned in live, and to all those who entered the 12 Days of Fishmas 2024. Happy new year to all! HOW TO HELP SO FLY: Please go leave us a review on APPLE PODCASTS. It really helps our...
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EP 181 Carp in Central Park NYC with Brandon Dale
We sit down with Brandon Dale, a guide who specializes in taking people to fish MONSTER carp in Central Park. Yes, giant fish right in the middle of New York City. Brandon is a biomedical researcher and medical student in training who guides on the side. Although he is all about carp in the park,...
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EP 180 Josh Butler of Courage Fly Fishing, and Musky of the Ottawa Area
Mitch and Aldo sit down with Josh Butler of Courage Fly Fishing, based in Ottawa, to talk about one of the most badass pursuits in the fly fishing world - chasing musky. Josh shares his journey into fly fishing, the drive behind Courage Fly Fishing, and the thrill (and patience) it takes to land...
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EP 179 E-Scouting Fishing Spots with Erik Johnsen of TroutRoutes
Mitch and Aldo sit with Erik Johnsen from TroutRoutes to chat about his fly fishing life, and e-scouting for fishing trips. Scouting is a huge part of the adventure of fishing, and it can lead you to finding new waters to fish. TroutRoutes is a wicked tool that can LEGIT help you access trout…
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EP 178 Mack Stang of Colorado, Fly Fishing Alpine Lakes and More
We sit with MacKenna Stang, an angler from just outside Denver Colorado. You can find her fishing content on Instagram @mackonthefly, where she reps brands like Redington, Rio, TroutRoutes, and more. Day to day she works in marketing, but obviously makes fly fishing a huge part of her life…
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EP 177 Oregon Trout, Scotland Salmon, and More
Mitch and Aldo catch up after a few weeks apart. They chat about recent fishing trips they both separately took to different parts of the world, namely Oregon and Scotland. Aldo went to Oregon with the Redington team to field test some new equipment. They caught a whole bunch of rainbow trout and...
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EP 176 Brian Niska of Skeena Spey Riverside Fishing Lodge
We sit down with Brian Niska, renowned fly fishing guide of Skeena Spey Riverside Lodge. We cover a lot of ground on this one, first talking about Brian's background and how he got into fishing. We hear some tips and tricks for perfecting spey casts. We dive deeper into what it's like running...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Canadian fly fishing podcast hosted by two fishing buddies, Mitch Duesling and Aldo Pescatore, from Toronto, Ontario. EST. 2016.
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Canadian fly fishing podcast hosted by two fishing buddies, Mitch Duesling and Aldo Pescatore, from Toronto, Ontario. EST. 2016.
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