Anchored With April Vokey Podcast

Gary Loomis is more than just a name on a fishing rod. Gary’s been at the core of the fishing industry for over fifty years, and he’s still going strong. Gary is the founder and previous owner of G. Loomis rods, but after selling the company to Shimano, he launched his new rod company, Edge. In this episode of Anchored, I meet with Gary at his home in Woodland to learn more about his success story.   This episode is sponsored by www.woodardwines.com.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Murray cod are one of the most remarkable fish on this planet. Found only in Australia, Murray cod are a large freshwater fish that can grow over one hundred pounds. In this episode of Anchored, I meet with Cameron McGregor and Dr. Katie Doyle to learn more about this remarkable fish.  This episode is sponsored by Peak Fishing.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wil Flack is a Belizean-Canadian who splits his year between two countries. Wil is a steelhead and permit guide, a retailer, and the product developer who invented cloud camouflage for flats fishing. In this episode of Anchored, I meet with Wil to discuss permit and tarpon fishing, fly presentation, moons and tides. This episode is sponsored by www.hatchoutdoors.com.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out our Jet Boating Masterclass here!*** The Wooldridge family has been making boats for over 100 hundred years! I’ve been a Wooldridge fan since my guiding days on the Fraser river, so I was excited to have Grant Wooldridge on the show to learn more about his family history. In this episode of Anchored, Grant and I discuss the construction of Wooldridge boats and why they're so special. This episode is brought to you by Blue Sky Furled Leaders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At almost ninety years old, Joan Wulff is still instrumental in fly-casting, instruction, demonstrations, competitions and more. In this episode of Anchored, Joan and I walk through her timeline and I finally get to ask her some of the many questions I’ve always wanted to ask her. This episode is brought to you by Water Master Rafts. Buy Joan's Books and DVD's: Joan Wulff's New Fly-Casting Techniques, Joan Wulff's Dynamics of Fly Casting: From Solid Basics to Advanced Techniques by Miracle Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Feenstra is a long-time Muskegon river fishing guide. He was one of the first people to swing flies for steelhead in the midwest, and his adaptations of the west coast’s swinging tactics are revolutionary. In this episode of Anchored, I meet with Kevin to learn more about him and his guiding tricks. This episode is sponsored by Blue Sky Furled Leaders.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dean Butler's recognition extends far beyond the Southern Hemisphere. A famed off-shore captain, Dean has been at the heart of more fly-fishing world records than most. From Australia, Panama, Niugini and the Florida Keys, Dean holds some serious credibility in the saltwater angling community. In this episode of Anchored, I meet with Dean at his home in Australia to sit down with him for his first ever podcast.  This episode is brought to you by RIO Products. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Rissling is the field program coordinator for the Fraser River Sturgeon Conservation Society. A retired conservation officer, Jim devotes a great deal of his time training volunteers how to tag sturgeon (which is how I met Jim years ago when I was a sturgeon guide).  In this episode of Anchored, I meet with Jim at his home in Chilliwack, BC for a quick coffee and chat about Fraser River sturgeon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’ve likely seen his Greg Senyo’s name printed on fly-tying packages hanging on fly shop walls around the world—Senyo dubbing, shanks, brushes and streamers... the man seems to be everywhere. Greg is a fishing guide, outfitter, fly tier and author. He recently published his first book, “Fusion Fly Tying”. In this episode of Anchored, Greg and I discuss guiding burn-outs and the dangers of social media. This episode is sponsored by Hatch Outdoors.   Buy Greg's Book: Fusion Fly Tying Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rick Kustich is a fly-shop owner, guide, instructor, and the author of five fly-fishing books. Over the years, Rick has been instrumental in the midwest fly-fishing scene. In this episode of Anchored we talk about Great Lakes steelhead and what we can expect in his latest book. This episode is sponsored by Farlex Reels.   Buy Rick's Books: Advanced Fly Fishing for Great Lakes Steelhead, Fly Fishing for Great Lakes Steelhead - An Advanced Look at an Emerging Fishery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Anchored, John and I continue our talk about steelhead behaviour. We discuss fish memory, sensitivity to sound, and their behavious underwater.    Buy John's Book: May a River Never Sleep Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John McMillan has devoted his entire life to the protection of the West Coast’s wild steelhead stocks. John has lead multiple conservation projects, and he’s not showing any signs of slowing down any time soon.  In this episode of Anchored, I meet with John at his quiet home in Port Angeles to discuss steelhead biology, the gene pool and a bunch of other questions that I've been eager to ask him. This episode is sponsored by J.M. Reid Bamboo Fly Rods.  Buy John's Book: May the Rivers Never Sleep Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gary Borger has been in the industry since 1971. He’s an accomplished author, instructor, presenter and overall wealth of knowledge. In this episode of Anchored, I sit down with Gary to learn more about his history, the movie “A River Runs Through It” and advanced fly fishing techniques.  This episode is sponsored by Water Master.  Buy Gary’s Books and DVDs: Presentation, Fishing the Film (Fly Fishing – The Book Series, 1) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tyler van der Meulen is an incredibly talented fly-tier. Tyler left me speechless when I heard his story at a trade show in Alberta.  In this episode of Anchored, I sit down with him for an inspirational conversation about overcoming obstacles. This episode is sponsored by Lagartun.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Anchored, Jerry and I continue our conversation about fishing in the Pacific Northwest.  We discuss Skagit lines, Skagit casting and whether anglers should regulate their own fishing. This episode is sponsored by Peak Fishing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jerry French is a co-owner of Olympic Peninsula Skagit Tactics (OPST). He’s also one of the driving forces behind the popular Skagit line and intruder fly—a steelhead fly that changed freshwater fishing around the world.  In this two-part episode of Anchored, I meet with Jerry at his home on Camano Island to see if I can learn more about one of the most fascinating evolutions fly fishing has ever seen. This episode is sponsored by Peak Fishing.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lori-Ann Murphy started out as a trout guide in the late 1980’s before moving to live and guide in San Pedro, Belize. She founded Reel Women Fly Fishing Adventures in 1994—the first company to offer women-only fly fishing trips all over the world. In this episode of Anchored, Lori-Ann shares her story and the struggles to become situated in a different country. This episode is sponsored by Fish On The Brain podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Pacific Northwest steelheaders, Trey Combs is a household name. Trey is a fly fishing author who's written about steelhead and offshore fly fishing. In this episode of Anchored, I meet with Trey at his home in Port Angeles, WA to learn more about the man who preserved the stories of fly fishing's pioneer.   The episode is sponsored by Peak Fishing. Buy Trey's Books: Steelhead Fly Fishing, Bluewater Fly Fishing  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Behind the walls of fame and glory live the men and women who are the true heroes of our natural world.  In my eyes, Bruce Hill is very much one of those heroes.  An activist, silent leader, respected conservationist and the father of two children who are just as active as he is, the Hills have long kept the Skeena country safe from corporations looking to assault it.   An honest man, Bruce understands the need for industry, but is currently appalled at the liquid natural gas project being proposed in northern BC—specifically on Lelu island, the Skeena’s most critical habitat for sensitive juvenile steelhead and salmon. In this episode of Anchored, Bruce educates me about some of his causes—both past and current. This episode is dedicated to Skeena Wild, the Steelhead Society of BC, and the Skeena Watershed Conservation Coalition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Rajeff is the lead rod designer at G. Loomis rods. He is also one of the best fly casters in the world. In this episode of Anchored, I meet with Steve to see if he’ll open up a little about his life and how he became one of the most known names in fly fishing. This episode is sponsored by Blue Sky Furled Leaders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices