So Fly Fishing

EP 173 Fly Fishing for Musky, with Jordan Pockett

We dive deep into the world of musky fly fishing with guide Jordan Pockett from A Perfect Drift Guide Company. Jordan shares his wealth of knowledge, experience, and passion for targeting one of the most elusive and thrilling species in freshwater—musky.

We discuss everything from selecting the right gear, flies, and techniques, to understanding musky behavior and the best times to target these apex predators. Whether you're a seasoned angler or new to musky fishing, Jordan's insights will help you up your game and increase your chances of landing the fish of a lifetime.

Links Mentioned in This Episode:

• Visit A Perfect Drift Guide Company: www.aperfectdrift.com
• Book a trip with Jordan Pockett: Guide Services
• Follow A Perfect Drift Guide Company on Instagram

Whether you're dreaming of your first musky on the fly or looking to refine your approach, this episode is packed with actionable advice and expert tips. Don’t miss out on this chance to learn from one of the best in the business!

Thank you to our sponsors:

Drift Outfitters Redington Chums Costa Muskoka Brewery Hooké

 

Podcast Intro Theme Song Music: “Favela Beat“ by Birocratic (www.birocratic.com) The song used in our podcast was licensed via Birocratic License v05.2016. For info on how you can use this music in your project, check out ⁠http://www.birocratic.com/license-app.⁠

To download Birocratic’s 60+ song discography, visit http:// birocratic.bandcamp.com.

Thanks to all our listeners. 

 

EP 172 Amber Toner and Susan Gesner, The Lodge at 58 North in Alaska

Mitch and Aldo sit with Amber and Susan to talk about a recent trip they took to Alaska. They visited an incredible lodge called The Lodge at 58 North, enjoyed top-tier hospitality, world-class fishing, and incredible nature. Learn more about the fantastic work Amber and Susan are doing in their own lives at the links below. 

Special shout outs to:

@thelodgeat58north book with them here:

https://thelodgeat58north.com/

 

@unitedwomenonthefly & @ifishibelong learn more about these women-led initiatives here:

https://uwotf.com/

https://ifishibelong.org/

 

 

AMBER

@thebugparade

@takeastand.highwood 

 

SUSAN

Wildlife Habitat Canada - https://whc.org/  
Stamp Grant: https://whc.org/grants/stamp-grant/ 
NHCP-LTCF Small Grants: https://whc.org/grants/ltcf/small-grants-program/ 
NHCP-LTCF Large Grants: https://whc.org/grants/ltcf/large-grants-program/ 
CCAP: https://whc.org/grants/ccap/ 

 

Thank you to our sponsors:

Drift Outfitters Redington Chums Costa Muskoka Brewery Hooké

 

Podcast Intro Theme Song Music: “Favela Beat“ by Birocratic (www.birocratic.com) The song used in our podcast was licensed via Birocratic License v05.2016. For info on how you can use this music in your project, check out ⁠http://www.birocratic.com/license-app.⁠

To download Birocratic’s 60+ song discography, visit http:// birocratic.bandcamp.com.

Thanks to all our listeners. 

EP 171 Esteban of Taiga Fly from the Yukon and British Columbia

Mitch and Aldo sit with Esteban of Taiga Fly - a content creator based out of British Columbia, Canada. Esteban has had a very unique life, growing up in the Yukon, spending his summers helping at a remote bear viewing camp. Now he's taken to fly fishing and film making like a grizzly to Mitchy. Hear Esteban's story, and where he's taking it. 

https://www.instagram.com/taigaflyproductions/

 

Thank you to our sponsors:

Drift Outfitters Redington Chums Costa Muskoka Brewery Hooké

 

Podcast Intro Theme Song Music: “Favela Beat“ by Birocratic (www.birocratic.com) The song used in our podcast was licensed via Birocratic License v05.2016. For info on how you can use this music in your project, check out ⁠http://www.birocratic.com/license-app.⁠

To download Birocratic’s 60+ song discography, visit http:// birocratic.bandcamp.com.

Thanks to all our listeners. 

EP 170 Kelly Reaume of Backcountry Skinz

Mitch and Aldo sit with Kelly, co-owner and founder of Backcountry Skinz, a wet wading gear company based out of western Canada. Kelly takes the guys through his fly fishing life, how he started Backcountry Skinz with his brother, and what it's like fly fishing in ALPINE LAKES. Yes, pristine alpine lakes of the Rocky Mountains. 

https://backcountryskinz.com/

 

Thank you to our sponsors:

Drift Outfitters Redington Chums Costa Muskoka Brewery Hooké

 

Podcast Intro Theme Song Music: “Favela Beat“ by Birocratic (www.birocratic.com) The song used in our podcast was licensed via Birocratic License v05.2016. For info on how you can use this music in your project, check out ⁠http://www.birocratic.com/license-app.⁠

To download Birocratic’s 60+ song discography, visit http:// birocratic.bandcamp.com.

Thanks to all our listeners. 

EP 169 HURON: Monster Pike with Brian Still on McGregor Bay

The So Fly Crew chat about a recent trip up to Northern Ontario. They fished McGregor Bay on Lake Huron with the one-and-only Brian Still of Stillwater Guiding. The group searched for MONSTER early season pike on the fly on this beautiful waters, and although the fishing was tough due to conditions, the trip was unreal. Thanks to our hosts Ryan, Mattia, and our crew Mitch Bowmile, Aidas, and of course Brian.

FIND BRIAN

https://www.fishmanitoulinisland.com/

https://www.instagram.com/stillwater_fishing/?hl=en 

STAY AT BRIAN'S ECO CAMP

https://www.amongthetreesglamping.ca/

 

Thank you to our sponsors:

Drift Outfitters Redington Chums Costa Muskoka Brewery Hooké

 

Podcast Intro Theme Song Music: “Favela Beat“ by Birocratic (www.birocratic.com) The song used in our podcast was licensed via Birocratic License v05.2016. For info on how you can use this music in your project, check out ⁠http://www.birocratic.com/license-app.⁠

To download Birocratic’s 60+ song discography, visit http:// birocratic.bandcamp.com.

Thanks to all our listeners. 

EP 168 Fritz Miller of New Jersey

The So Fly Crew sits down with extraordinary angler and fly tier, Fritz Miller, hailing from the Garden State of New Jersey. They delve into Fritz's world of fishing and tying, exploring his expertise, experiences, his love for bugs, and more. From tranquil streams to the bustling rivers, Fritz loves it all, and shares his passion for angling and the art of crafting flies that fish. Get ready to cast off into a world of adventure and discovery as we uncover the WONDERS of fishing with Fritz Miller.

Thank you to our sponsors:

Drift Outfitters Redington Chums Costa Muskoka Brewery Hooké

 

Podcast Intro Theme Song Music: “Favela Beat“ by Birocratic (www.birocratic.com) The song used in our podcast was licensed via Birocratic License v05.2016. For info on how you can use this music in your project, check out ⁠http://www.birocratic.com/license-app.⁠

To download Birocratic’s 60+ song discography, visit http:// birocratic.bandcamp.com.

Thanks to all our listeners. 

EP 167 South Carolina with Junior Delatorre

The So Fly Crew sit with videographer and photographer Junior Delatorre from South Carolina. They chat about his fly fishing life growing up on the marsh, his life working in a creative field within the fishing world, and more.

Find Junior on IG: https://www.instagram.com/snapbackjr/

 

Thank you to our sponsors:

Drift Outfitters Redington Chums Costa Muskoka Brewery Hooké

 

Podcast Intro Theme Song Music: “Favela Beat“ by Birocratic (www.birocratic.com) The song used in our podcast was licensed via Birocratic License v05.2016. For info on how you can use this music in your project, check out ⁠http://www.birocratic.com/license-app.⁠

To download Birocratic’s 60+ song discography, visit http:// birocratic.bandcamp.com.

Thanks to all our listeners. 

EP 166 Fly Fishing Gear that DEFINED Us

The So Fly Crew sits and chats about their favourite gear of all time - the gear that defined and changed each of their angling lives. The rods. The reels. The lines. All of it!

Get Involved in Ontario

Ontario Streams events: ⁠https://www.ontariostreams.on.ca/⁠

Humber River Cleanup: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/p/C5OUq97Letm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==⁠

Ottawa Fly Fishers: https://ottawaflyfishers.ca/

 

Thank you to our sponsors:

Drift Outfitters Redington Chums Costa Muskoka Brewery Hooké

 

Podcast Intro Theme Song Music: “Favela Beat“ by Birocratic (www.birocratic.com) The song used in our podcast was licensed via Birocratic License v05.2016. For info on how you can use this music in your project, check out ⁠http://www.birocratic.com/license-app.⁠

To download Birocratic’s 60+ song discography, visit http:// birocratic.bandcamp.com.

Thanks to all our listeners. 

EP 165 Dave Stewart of The Wet Fly Swing Podcast

The So Fly Crew sit with Dave Stewart of the Wet Fly Swing Podcast to chat all about fly fishing podcasts! They also of course jump into the life of Dave Stewart, his fishing journey, and some of his fav stories from the water. The group discuss what goes into making a great fly fishing podcast in their eyes. They also chat about the ups and downs of working on such a project for almost a decade. 

Find Dave's show: https://wetflyswing.com/show/ 

 

Get Involved in Ontario

SOTOS fundraiser: https://www.sofly.ca/sotos

Ontario Streams events: https://www.ontariostreams.on.ca/

Humber River Cleanup: https://www.instagram.com/p/C5OUq97Letm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Ottawa Fly Fishers: https://ottawaflyfishers.ca/

 

Thank you to our sponsors:

Drift Outfitters Redington Chums Costa Muskoka Brewery Hooké

 

Podcast Intro Theme Song Music: “Favela Beat“ by Birocratic (www.birocratic.com) The song used in our podcast was licensed via Birocratic License v05.2016. For info on how you can use this music in your project, check out ⁠http://www.birocratic.com/license-app.⁠

To download Birocratic’s 60+ song discography, visit http:// birocratic.bandcamp.com.

Thanks to all our listeners. 

EP 164 Dec Hogan and a Passion for Steelhead

The So Fly Crew sits with the one-and-only, legendary steelhead author and angler, Dec Hogan. They get the chance to ask Dec all about his passion for fishing and steelhead, as well as how he got his start and as an angler and author. Dec shares his unparalleled expertise, profound love for the sport, and unforgettable tales from the riverbanks.

Dec Hogan's journey as a steelhead angler has been characterized by both dedication and innovation. He has spent decades honing his craft, exploring the rivers of the Pacific Northwest and beyond. His intimate knowledge of steelhead behavior, combined with his skillful casting techniques and fly tying prowess, has earned him a reputation as one of the foremost authorities on the subject. He's the guy! The one you don't want to miss when learning more about fly fishing steelhead. 

 

Get Involved in Ontario:

 

SOTOS fundraiser: https://www.sofly.ca/sotos

Ontario Streams events: https://www.ontariostreams.on.ca/

Humber River Cleanup: https://www.instagram.com/p/C5OUq97Letm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Ottawa Fly Fishers: https://ottawaflyfishers.ca/

 

Thank you to our sponsors:

Drift Outfitters Redington Chums Costa Muskoka Brewery Hooké

 

Podcast Intro Theme Song Music: “Favela Beat“ by Birocratic (www.birocratic.com) The song used in our podcast was licensed via Birocratic License v05.2016. For info on how you can use this music in your project, check out ⁠http://www.birocratic.com/license-app.⁠

To download Birocratic’s 60+ song discography, visit http:// birocratic.bandcamp.com.

Thanks to all our listeners.