WAYPOINTS Fly Fishing Podcast - with Jim Klug

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  Episode 98 - DARREN CALHOUN - On The Side of the Fish 14.09.2026 1t 18min

  Ask Us A Question! Few people are as deeply connected to a river, a landscape, and a community as Darren Calhoun. A lifelong resident of Wyoming’s Wind River Indian Reservation, Darren is an enrolled member of the Northern Arapaho Tribe, a descendant of the Eastern Shoshone, and someone whose family roots in the region stretch back generations. For more than three decades, he has worked as a guide, outfitter, business owner, conservationist, and advocate for the Wind River and the people who ...
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  Episode 97 - CHRIS PATTERSON - Through the Lens: How Film Changed Flyfishing 31.08.2026 1t 33min

  Ask Us A Question! Over the past two decades, film has fundamentally changed the world of flyfishing. It has introduced anglers to far-off destinations, inspired countless adventures, elevated conservation issues, created new fishing heroes, and transformed the way we see and experience the sport. From 1992's A River Runs Through It, to the early days of The Drake Video Awards and the Fly Fishing Film Tour, and now to YouTube, social media, and an endless stream of digital content, moving ima...
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  Episode 96 — NATHANIEL LINVILLE - Part Two: What Great Anglers Do Differently 17.08.2026 1t 6min

  Ask Us A Question! In Part Two of our conversation with Nathaniel Linville, we move beyond casting and individual species to explore a much bigger question: Why do some anglers consistently perform better than others? After a career spent fishing alongside some of the best guides and anglers in the world, Nathaniel has developed strong opinions about what actually matters — and much of it has less to do with natural talent than preparation, discipline, confidence, attention to detail, and lea...
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  Episode 95 — NATHANIEL LINVILLE - Part One: What Great Anglers Do Differently 11.08.2026 1t 4min

  Ask Us A Question! Nathaniel Linville has become one of the most respected technical minds in flyfishing — a tournament champion, Master Certified Casting Instructor, IGFA Trustee, world-record holder, and owner of The Angling Company in Key West. But what makes Nathaniel especially interesting isn’t simply what he has accomplished. It’s the way he approaches the sport: relentlessly analyzing casting, presentation, fish behavior, equipment, preparation, and all of the small details that ultim...
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  Episode 94 - TOM McGUANE - Part Two: Writing Water 27.07.2026 1t 31min

  Ask Us A Question! The conversation continues. In Part Two of this special Waypoints interview, Jim Klug and acclaimed author Tom McGuane move beyond stories from the past and into a thoughtful discussion about the future of fly fishing, storytelling, conservation, and the outdoor world itself. Drawing on more than fifty years as a writer, angler, traveler, rancher, and conservationist, McGuane reflects on what has changed, what has been lost, and what still gives him hope. The discussion ran...
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  Episode 93 - TOM McGUANE - Part One: Writing Water 27.07.2026 1t 3min

  Ask Us A Question! Few writers have shaped modern fly fishing as profoundly as Tom McGuane. For more than five decades, his novels, essays, and sporting literature have influenced generations of anglers - not by teaching them how to catch fish, but by changing the way they think about rivers, travel, adventure, and the people they meet along the way. His books have become classics because they’re ultimately about far more than fishing. They’re about curiosity, obsession, place, friendship, hu...
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  Episode 92 - JEFF CURRIER - An Impossible List: Travel, Obsession, and the Quest for Number 500 13.07.2026 1t 19min

  Ask Us A Question! For more than four decades, Jeff Currier has built one of the most extraordinary careers in flyfishing. From tiny mountain streams to some of the most remote rivers, flats, and coastlines on Earth, he has traveled to more than 60 countries, pursued fish on six continents, and inspired generations of anglers with an unmatched passion for exploration. Along the way, one remarkable goal has quietly driven nearly every journey: the pursuit of 500 different and unique species ca...
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  Episode 91 - NICK LYONS (joined by CRAIG MATHEWS) - The Voice Behind Modern Flyfishing 29.06.2026 53min

  Ask Us A Question! Recorded on the banks of O’Dell Creek just outside of Yellowstone Country, this episode of Waypoints is unlike any we’ve ever done. Host Jim Klug sits down outdoors with two of the most important and influential figures in the history of modern flyfishing: legendary writer, editor, and publisher Nick Lyons and renowned Yellowstone guide, author, and conservationist Craig Mathews. Against the backdrop of one of Montana’s most iconic spring creeks, the conversation explores t...
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  Episode 90 - GUIDO RAHR - Strongholds, Saving Wild Rivers, and the Future of Salmon 15.06.2026 1t 15min

  Ask Us A Question! For decades, Guido Rahr has traveled some of the wildest and most remote corners of the planet in pursuit of one mission: protecting the last great salmon and steelhead rivers on Earth. As President and CEO of the Wild Salmon Center, Guido has helped safeguard more than 35 million acres of critical habitat across the Pacific Rim — from Alaska and British Columbia to Kamchatka, Japan, and beyond. Along the way, he has witnessed both the astonishing resilience of wild salmon ...
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  Episode 89 - WIL FLACK - Permit Tactics, Flies & Philosophy 01.06.2026 1t 33min

  Ask Us A Question! In this episode of Waypoints, host Jim Klug reconnects with one of the most respected names in the world of permit fishing: legendary guide, angler, and Belize Permit Club founder Wil Flack. More than seven years after Wil first appeared on Waypoints as one of the podcast’s earliest guests, the two sit down once again to revisit the obsession, frustration, evolution, and undeniable allure of chasing permit. From changing tactics and evolving gear to smarter fish, increased ...
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  Episode 88 - An Overview of the Current State of Flyfishing Travel 19.05.2026 1t 43min

  Ask Us A Question! Season Five of Waypoints launches with a timely and wide-ranging conversation about the current state of global flyfishing travel — and what anglers can realistically expect as they plan trips in 2026 and beyond. Hosted by Jim Klug, this opening episode takes an honest and informed look at the questions, concerns, and trends shaping destination angling right now. From geopolitical headlines and airline disruptions to rising travel costs, trip insurance, changing regulations...
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  Episode 87 - RAHM EMANUEL - From the White House to the River. And ... Could the Next President Be a Fly Fisherman? 10.11.2025 1t 8min

  Ask Us A Question! This episode of Waypoints is a bit ... different. Host Jim Klug sits down with former White House Chief of Staff, Congressman, Mayor of Chicago, and U.S. Ambassador to Japan - Rahm Emanuel - for an out-of-the-ordinary, candid conversation that blends politics, perspective, and pure flyfishing obsession. While Rahm has been featured on countless political shows, this discussion steps away from pure campaign strategy and policy spin to explore how one of America’s most recogn...
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  Episode 86 - FRANCOIS BOTHA - From Africa to Ascension Bay: Building a Life and Career in Flyfishing Adventure 06.10.2025 1t 24min

  Ask Us A Question! On this episode of Waypoints, host Jim Klug records on location in Punta Allen, Mexico with South African angler, adventurer, guide, and lodge manager Francois Botha. A true global traveler, Francois has spent his career working and fishing in some of the world’s most remote and exciting destinations - from Alaska’s wild rivers to the Indian Ocean atolls, from Central Africa to the Yucatán. Today, he and his wife Dasha manage the well-known Palometa Club on Ascension Bay, w...
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  Episode 85 - TOM BIE & PAUL PUCKETT - Packing, Planning, and Problem-Solving: A Travel Q&A for Anglers 22.09.2025 1t 45min

  Ask Us A Question! In this special Waypoints episode, we turn the content and the questions over to our listeners - and dive into a wide range of travel questions submitted by the Waypoints audience. Joining host Jim Klug for this Q&A session are two well-known voices in the fly fishing community: Tom Bie, editor and publisher of The Drake Magazine, and artist, musician, and traveling angler Paul Puckett. Together, they share stories, insights, and practical advice from years of fishing a...
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  Episode 84 - CHICO FERNANDEZ - The Godfather of the Salt and the Heart of the Sport 08.09.2025 1t 3min

  Ask Us A Question! On this episode of Waypoints, we sit down with one of the true giants of our sport - a man whose story is as rich and influential as any in the world of flyfishing. Chico Fernández is a pioneer, teacher, innovator, and a lifelong ambassador for the art of casting flies in saltwater. From his early days in Miami shaping the very foundation of modern saltwater fly fishing, to decades spent writing, teaching, tying, and traveling the globe, Chico’s fingerprints are all over th...
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  Episode 83 – DAVE BROWN - Alberta, British Columbia, and the Lure of Canada’s Frontier Waters 25.08.2025 1t 19min

  Ask Us A Question! Today on Waypoints, we’re heading north to Alberta and British Columbia – an area that is home to vast landscapes, wild rivers, prairie grasslands, and a setting that rivals anything found in the American West. Joining us is Dave Brown of Dave Brown Outfitters, a pioneer in Canadian flyfishing who has spent more than three decades shaping one of the largest and most respected outfitting operations in the region. A former paratrooper and decorated infantry leader, Dave’s pat...
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  Episode 82 - CHUCK HILL & MARVIN RODRIGUEZ - Flyfishing in Costa Rica and the Creation of the 4 Corners Costa Rica Program 11.08.2025 1t 13min

  Ask Us A Question! In this episode of Waypoints, we head to the heart of Central America for a deep dive into one of the most diverse and exciting fly fishing destinations in the world: Costa Rica. Host Jim Klug is joined by Chuck Hill and Marvin Rodriguez, the founders of 4 Corners Costa Rica - an innovative outfitting operation that offers an incredibly-diverse line-up of options and itineraries for fishing this extraordinary country. From the tarpon-filled jungle rivers of the Caribbean co...
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  Episode 81 - BLANE CHOCKLETT - Changing The Game 28.07.2025 1t 12min

  Ask Us A Question! On this episode of Waypoints, we sit down with one of the most innovative and influential minds in modern fly fishing — the legendary Blane Chocklett. A pioneer in streamer design and the creative force behind the iconic Game Changer fly, Blane has spent decades pushing the boundaries of how we tie, present, and think about flies. From his roots fishing the rivers of Virginia to creating patterns that now travel the globe, his impact on the sport is undeniable. In this epis...
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  Episode 80 - IAN DAVIS - A Passion for Bonefish: The Fish, the Flats, the Obsession, and the New Book Project 14.07.2025 1t 26min

  Ask Us A Question! In this special episode of Waypoints, host Jim Klug sits down with longtime friend, business partner, and fellow saltwater addict Ian Davis to talk about an incredible project nearly a decade in the making. Ian – a renowned angler, illustrator, fly designer, and global trip host – has just released his highly anticipated new book, A Passion for Bonefish. This landmark publication is the result of more than eight years of dedicated work, extensive travel, in-depth research, ...
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  Episode 79 - STEVE BROWN - Fly Fishing the Bay Islands of Honduras, Guanaja, and the Far Away Cayes 30.06.2025 1t 17min

  Ask Us A Question! In this episode of Waypoints, we travel to the Bay Islands of Honduras to explore one of the most underrated and unknown saltwater destinations in the Caribbean — the island of Guanaja. Jim Klug sits down with Steve Brown, the founder of Fly Fish Guanaja and the visionary behind the Faraway Cayes program, for a deep dive into a 25-year journey that blends pioneering adventure, flats fishing obsession, conservation, and a deep commitment to local communities. From permit and...