The Itinerant Angler Podcast

Brad Yeomans is the in-house guy for Gore-Tex at Simms Fishing Products, and Tim Dennis is one of W.L. Gore's national sales managers. Dont miss their fascinating break-down of the science and marketing of breathable fabrics.

Costa Sunglass VP of Produce Development Ed Moody explains polarization, the difference between glass and plastic, and color choice.

Calvin Harris is a former professional guide and current resident of Vienna, Austria. Don't miss his unique break-down of the best places to go fishing in Europe, and how to pull it off.

Steve Hemkens is the head of product development for both Orvis's fishing and hunting lines. He has a lot to say about perceptions, how gear gets made, and where it gets made...

Brad Bohen is the owner and head guide at Musky County Outfitters and the filmmaker behind "Zero to Hero" (2010).

Paul Sonnen is a Gulf Shores, Alabama-based guide and the builder of "La Flaca"--a wildly original, exquisitely crafted garage skiff.

Cameron Mortenson runs the only blog in fly fishing exclusively dedicated to fiberglass fly rods... and it's great. Don't miss this peek into one of the sport's best niches.

Robert Eddins of Ro Drift Boats describes how to start a drift boat company with a bale of hay and some stucco.

Tom Mitzlaff once built a skiff in his garage... and turned it into a major boat company. Today he's the owner of SoloSkiff--one of the most innovative new craft to hit the water in years.

Prolific fly tyer and author Scott Sanchez, author of "River of Dreams," on the famous Jackson Hole One-Fly Contest and how to tie a fly... that will never die.

Dr. Anders Halverson is the author of the new book, "An Entirely Synthetic Fish," which is a killer read about the rise and mass promulgation of the rainbow trout worldwide. How did a fish we put so much value on come to be so widespread, and does it really deserve the credit we give it?

Kirk Deeter is the new editor of "Trout" magazine, the magazine of Trout Unlimited, as well as the co-owner, publisher and editor of "Angling Trade," the fly-fishing industry's magazine, AND an editor-at-large for "Field & Stream," where he also runs the FlyTalk blog. Don't miss his insights on a wide range of fly fishing topics.

Tom Dyll is the founder and host of Microskiff.com, one of the most unique sites on the internet for lovers of flats fishing and watercraft. Don't miss his intriguing insights into the boat building culture and the growing microskiff movement.

Macauley Lord was the Head Instructor of the L.L. Bean Fly Fishing School for two decades, and is the author of the "L.L. Bean Fly Casting Handbook" among many other titles. Over his years of teaching, he's learned to dispense almost completely with verbal instruction, preferring a kind of Zen-master approach to fly casting instruction.

Georgia Pellegrini is the author of the new book, "Girl Hunter." A former banker turned professional chef, Pellegrini threw herself full-bore into the world of outdoor sports, applying her passion for cooking and her "locavore" instincts in an entirely new way. Now an accomplished outdoorswoman, Pellegrini trains women and girls to appreciate the outdoors--and her cooking tips will blow you away.

Jim Klug is the owner of Yellow Dog Fly Fishing Outfitters and an excellent angler. His stories of world travel are some of the best, and you absolutely can't miss learning who wins the tug of war between a school of piranhas and a Brazilian guide. (Hint, head on over to the site and click the link for a clue).

Miles Nolte is the editor of "The Alaska Chronicles" and the Fishing Editor for Gray's Sporting Journal. His descriptions on the behind-the-scenes activities at an Alaskan lodge are as hilarious as they are intriguing, and don't miss his story of how he wrote himself onto the staff of the most prestigious outdoor publication.

April Vokey has gone from relative obscurity to near-ubiquity in less than five years, but her passion for steelhead and fly fishing remains undiminished. Check in and listen to her self-reflections, her passions, and her dreams.

Rick Pope is the owner of Temple Fork Outfitters and one of the most knowledgeable people anywhere about the business of fly fishing. His company has not only succeeded in hard times, it's reshaped the entire industry. As he explains, TFO is going about it the right way, with care for its workers and a commitment to value that few other manufacturers can match.

Brian Carson is the man behind Clear Cure Goo, the innovative UV-curing resin product which has revolutionized fly tying. This is the last episode of Season Six and it's a good one; come for the science, stay for the tying tips and some practical know-how.