Episodes

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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, dedicated to preserving and enhancing the Grand River watershed.
Since 1995, they’ve worked to educate, engage, and unite people who care about this incredible river — through conservation projects, public seminars, and hands-on efforts to protect its natural beauty and ensure it can be enjoyed for generations to come. Thanks for coming on the show, Rob!
Help Friends of the Grand River: https://friendsofthegrandriver.com/
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Sunday Jun 15, 2025
EP 193 Tim Pausinger and the Filson Tattoo Event for Ontario Streams
Sunday Jun 15, 2025
Sunday Jun 15, 2025
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 bobs from us. In this show we hear about TIM! How he got into fishing, how fly fishing really captured his heart, and some on location chats with some of the friends at the event itself.
Find Tim on Instagram.
Book Tim at the Pearl Harbor Gift Shop in Toronto.
Learn more about Filson, and visit the Toronto location.
Learn more about how YOU can help Ontario Streams.
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Sunday Jun 01, 2025
EP 192 Colby Acuff, Musician and Angler
Sunday Jun 01, 2025
Sunday Jun 01, 2025
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 get into the making of his breakout record If I Were the Devil, what it’s been like playing with legends, and how it felt stepping onto the Grand Ole Opry stage for the first time. Colby also opens up about staying grounded, staying independent, and how fishing still plays a role in his life—even with all the buzz in Nashville.
If you're into authentic country music with a bit of dirt under the fingernails, and stories that roll like a western river, this one’s for you.
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Thursday May 15, 2025
EP 191 Can ChatGPT Craft a Great Fly Fishing Podcast Episode?!
Thursday May 15, 2025
Thursday May 15, 2025
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 while.
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Thursday May 01, 2025
EP 190 Jim Baird, Adventurer and YouTube Filmmaker
Thursday May 01, 2025
Thursday May 01, 2025
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 way.
Jim takes us through his journey into adventuring, how his love for fishing kicked off, shares some epic stories from the wild, and much, much more.
Thank you so much, Jim, for coming on the show. And thanks to Muskoka Brewery for hosting this live recording. Check out Jim's signature Muskoka beer Windbound, a delicious beer perfect for your next outdoor adventure.
Follow Jim on Instagram
Explore Muskoka Brewery
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Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
EP 189 Wills Donaldson of Flylords, Music and Fly Fishing
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
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 shared love for Northern Ontario.
Music & Fly Fishing is an original video series produced by Flylords, a media outlet dedicated to fly fishing culture. The series explores the intersection of music and fly fishing, featuring musicians who are also passionate anglers. Each episode highlights an artist's connection to fly fishing and how it influences their creativity and lifestyle.
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Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
EP 188 Scale of Change with HOOKÉ Live from the Yeti Booth
Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
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 Scale of Change...
In the upcoming documentary Scale of Change, we explore how individual actions, no matter how small, can lead to monumental transformations for the Atlantic salmon. One person restores a river system. Another removes a dam. Each action is a drop in the bucket, but together, those drops fill it—creating a ripple effect of change that, while not always immediately visible, holds the power to shape the future. If we believe in that shared vision, and have hope, we can make a meaningful difference.
Find SEB on Instagram @foodie_inthewild
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Saturday Mar 15, 2025
EP 187 Rod Design with Redington's Brandon Morton
Saturday Mar 15, 2025
Saturday Mar 15, 2025
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 fishing life, and what he's looking forward to most in his interesting career. Brandon's first rods to hit the market at Redington include the EDC and the Vice, Miami Edition. Find them here: https://farbank.com/collections/redington-fly-fishing-rods
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Saturday Mar 01, 2025
EP 186 Back to Belize, DIY Fly Fishing for Tarpon, Permit, Jacks, and MORE!
Saturday Mar 01, 2025
Saturday Mar 01, 2025
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, including a first landed for both Aldo and Mitch.
Want to experience Belize yourself?
See below for some links mentioned in the show!
Casa Grande - Where we stayed for the week.
Mikey 'So Fly' fishing guide.
Roger Rivera fishing guide.
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Saturday Feb 15, 2025
EP 185 Brunswick Lake Lodge, Northern Ontario Pike and Walleye
Saturday Feb 15, 2025
Saturday Feb 15, 2025
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 love hitting up the north of our home province. How can you not? If you haven't explored the NORTH, NORTH of Ontario, you should. There really is nothing like it.
Huge thanks to Melanie at Hearst Air for getting us up there safely, David from Very Good Fly Fishing for joining in on the fun, and our good pals Nick Roman and Aidas for making the trip even better.
Check out Brunswick Lake Lodge here!
And book a flight with Hearst Air here: www.hearstair.com
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