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EPISODE 26: PEACOCK BASS FISHING WITH DREW PELLERIN

6/29/2020

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​June 24, 2020
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In this episode, Shawn talks with one of his old friends, Drew Pellerin, about a trip they did a few years back to Miami for Peacock Bass.  Drew was raised in the suburban Miami area and has been fishing for the peacock bass for years, but Drew has finally found the excitement of catching them on the fly.  In this show, we discuss the great fishery surrounding the Miami area and the many opportunities to catch multiple species of fish.  By far, this trip was one of Shawn's most memorable fishing trips and one that he looks forward to doing again soon.  One of the great things about this trip is, depending on where you're at, flights to Miami are often very affordable.
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EPISODE 25: WHAT TO DO WHEN THE WATER GETS WARM

6/9/2020

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​June 9, 2020
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For this episode, Shawn and Pat sit down and discuss ways to stay active and fly fishing in the summertime when the water gets too hot for trout.  All trout are cold water species and require much cooler water temps than a lot of other species of fish.  So, as water temps rise in the summer and the flows of most trout streams drop, it becomes more important than ever that we give the trout a break.  The guys discuss some of the things they plan on doing to stay busy on and off the stream this summer while still pursuing the sport they love.
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EPISODE 24: DAVE ALLBAUGH, WET FLY WATERGUIDES

4/8/2020

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​April 8, 2020
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Dave Allbaugh is a regular on the eastern fly tying show scene and is well know for his wet flies.  Dave is a licensed fly fishing guide in Pennsylvania and specializes is swinging wet flies on big water.  In this episode, we dig deep into wet fly fishing and discuss rods, flies, lines, leaders and anything else we can think of dealing with this very productive style of fishing.  I've fished wet flies for 30+ years now and have learned from Dave in this podcast and got a better understanding of some different situations when swinging wets.  I hope this episode gets you thinking and if you don't yet fish wets, you will consider this productive method.  If you are interested in more information on Dave Allbaugh, you can find him at www.wetflywaterguides.com
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EPISODE 23: JACK IGOU

3/25/2020

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March 26, 2020
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In this episode, Shawn brings his dad, Ron, back in the studio as a guest host to sit down with the man that got Shawn and Ron started in the fly fishing lifestyle.  Jack Igou has been a friend of the family for over 30 years and has been a great mentor to the Holsingers.  We take the time to sit down and talk to Jack and find out how Jack got his start with the fly rod and lead that into how he got us into the sport.  Jack has been fishing wet flies nearly 70 years and is a master of the art.  The main reason for this podcast is to take the time to thank the man who has stood by us and mentored us for all these years and to immortalize our stories forever.
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EPISODE 22: MIKE KOMARA, FISHING THE YOUTH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

3/12/2020

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March 12, 2020
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We bring Mike Komara back into the studio to sit down and discuss his recent experiences at the 2019 Youth World Championships as one of the captains of Team USA.  We talk about the things we learn from this trip to the Czech Republic and how it differed from Poland the year before.  We were amazed at the different styles of fishing used during the tournament.  Then to finish out the podcast we find out what Mike is up to.  Find out more about Mike on his website, www.fringeflyfishing.com
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EPISODE 21: WHY WE TIE OUR OWN FLIES

2/26/2020

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February 26, 2020
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In this episode, Shawn and Pat sit down to discuss the reasons why they tie their own flies.  There are many reasons to tie your own flies when you get into fly fishing, such as cost savings, understanding what you are imitating better, matching the hatch and others. The guys cover these and share the things they've learned along the way.
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EPISODE 20: ERIC STROUP, FAITH AND FLY FISHING

2/12/2020

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February 12, 2020
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In this episode, Shawn brings in a guest co-host who is also his father, Ron to cover for Pat.  Shawn and Ron bring onto the show, this week, one of the guys who was instrumental in getting them into the industry.  Eric Stroup is a long-time fly fisherman and tier in the Central Pennsylvania region.  Eric is well known for some of his patterns like the J-bug and is also an accomplished guide and writer.  We sat down with Eric and discussed some of his history and time in the industry as well as the ups and downs along the way which have led him to where he is at today.  We hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed making it.
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EPISODE 19: DAN COLLINS FROM HARDWAY OUTDOORS

1/29/2020

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January 29, 2020
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In this episode, we had the pleasure of having Dan Collins in the studio with us to sit down and discuss with us what it took for him to catch at least one trout every day for what ended up being 107 consecutive days.  If you don't know Dan, he is a YouTuber and his channel is called Hardway Outdoors.  He is a recent college grad with a major in Fisheries Biology and knows his stuff.  You can find Dan on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook under Hardway Outdoors.  Thanks for listening.
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EPISODE 18: FLY FISHING MUDDY WATER

1/19/2020

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January 15, 2020
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Shawn and Pat sit down around the mics again and discuss a topic that has changed the way they fish recently.  A lot of people will shy away from fishing in muddy water, but after a day on the water with their friend and mentor Gordon Vanderpool, the guys learned they were missing out on a ton of fishing opportunities.  Shawn and Pat discuss some of the lessons learned that day and the many times afterwards.
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EPISODE 17: BUCKET LIST FISH

12/12/2019

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December 12, 2019
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Shawn and Pat sit down at the mics to discuss their fishing goals and "bucket list fish".  Anyone who spends a lot of time fishing, has that one fish they are chasing after and dreaming about.  The guys discuss the fish that they dream about and the ones they chased after and caught.
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EPISODE 16: DIY FISHING TRIPS WITH BACKYARD ANGLING

11/26/2019

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November 26, 2019
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The guys from Backyard Angling are back in the studio to talk about a subject we have become quite skilled at.  DIY fishing trips are something that we do every year and have learned some techniques to make some of your dream destinations become a reality.  Join us as we share some of those tips with you and hopefully allow you to look at those far away places in a different way.  Between the four of us on the show, we have traveled and fished a lot of North America and we couldn't have done that if we didn't do it on our own.  Hopefully you will pick a few things up from this episode and take a trip of your own.
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EPISODE 15: GORDON ON EURO RODS

11/13/2019

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November 13, 2019
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We sit down with our friend, Gordon Vanderpool, and take on one of the most discussed topics on the Facebook fly fishing pages.  "What's the best euro rod?"  Gordon is a wealth of knowledge and we love to pick his brain anytime we get him in the area.  Like anytime three old friends get together to discuss something, things often get off topic and go running down other bunny trails, but that's what makes this such a great episode.
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EPISODE 14: THE GUYS FROM BACKYARD ANGLING

10/30/2019

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October 30, 2019
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We had a great time as we sat down with Dan and Doug Roberts of the very successful YouTube channel, Backyard Angling.  Doug and Dan have been fishing since they were young and eventually decided to start taking the camera with them to start producing YouTube videos.  In this episode, we discuss our connection to each other (their father was my Biology teacher), videoing your  trips, and finding happiness in the outdoors when the fish aren't biting.  You can find the two brothers on Facebook and Instagram at Backyard_Angling.
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EPISODE 13: WALT YOUNG

10/16/2019

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October 16, 2019
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Shawn and Pat sit down with Walt Young.  If you're a fly tier, you may never have heard of Walt Young but I can almost guarantee you've heard of the fly named after him.  The Walt's Worm is probably the first fly you learned to tie if you've taken a fly tying class.  In this podcast, we discuss how the fly was born and also Walt's time in the fly fishing industry.
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EPISODE 12: WHAT MAKES A GOOD EURO STYLE FLY

10/10/2019

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October 10, 2019
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Sit back and listen as Shawn and Pat discuss their thoughts on what it takes to be a good euro nymph pattern.  As you continue in your fly tying and fly fishing, you tend to want to try things out and experiment with your tying.  We tried to narrow down the most important aspects of fly tying and discuss the reasons why you will catch fish if you stick to these key points when tying just about any fly.
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EPISODE 11: FIVE FAVORITE FLIES

7/8/2019

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July 8, 2019
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In this episode, Shawn and Pat sit down and discuss the flies that fill their fly boxes and how those flies have earned a spot there.  It was kind of hard limiting it to just 5 flies, but we did it.  Sit back and give this show a listen and see if our flies match yours.
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EPISODE 10: NICOLE MARCH

6/22/2019

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June 21, 2019
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Join me at the Fly Fishing and Wingshooting Show in the Poconos as I sit down with the Quilted Tyer herself, Nicole March.  You may know Nicole from seeing her tying at a show or possibly read her article in Fly Tyer Magazine or on her website.  Spend any time with her any you will quickly see her love for the sport and her love for people.  I had a great time with her discussing how she incorporates the sport we love into her everyday life.  Sit back and listen, laugh and learn.
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EPISODE 9: WALT GERYK "THE SPEY DOCTOR"

5/1/2019

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May 1, 2019
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In this episode, we had the great opportunity to talk with Walt Geryk at the Wing Shooting and Fly Fishing Show.  Also known as "The Spey Doctor", Walt is a casting instructor and a master at teaching single and two-handed casting.  We dive into the world of spey casting and switch rodding and try to break it down so even the beginner can understand this technique.
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EPISODE 8: MIKE KOMARA

4/14/2019

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April 14, 2019
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In this episode, we sit down with Mike Komara, member of the US Youth Fly Fishing Team.  He talks about his experience representing Team USA all over the world.
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EPISODE 7, PART 2: PAT WEISS

4/14/2019

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February 20, 2019
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Join us for part two of this excellent episode!  Pat Weiss is a long-time member of Fly Fishing Team USA and has finished multiple world championships.  Pat is one of the most knowledgeable and experience fly anglers on the water today, which makes him a wealth of knowledge.
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EPISODE 7, PART 1: PAT WEISS

4/14/2019

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February 13, 2019
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Pat Weiss is a long-time member of Fly Fishing Team USA and has finished multiple world championships.  Pat is one of the most knowledgeable and experience fly anglers on the water today, which makes him a wealth of knowledge.
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EPISODE 6: RAY MILLER

4/14/2019

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February 6, 2019
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Ray Miller is the founder of the Fly Fishing & Wingshooting Expo along with River Sage Outfitters.  We'll chat about his upcoming show, future events, and some trips Ray takes that can inspire you to chase your traveling dreams.
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EPISODE 5: EVAN BRANT

4/14/2019

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January 30, 2019
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Evan Brant is the owner of Sideling Hill Hackle.  Join us as we chat about hackle, hackle ranching, and more fun stuff!
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EPISODE 4: TRACEY MCAFOOS

4/14/2019

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January 23, 2019
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Listen as we chat with Tracey McAfoos, a competitive angler who helps women of all ages enter the fly fishing world, and further advance their skill and knowledge of all things trout.
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EPISODE 3: NATIONAL FLY FISHING LEAGUE

4/14/2019

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January 17, 2019
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This week we meet with Ben Trew and Rich Fererra, board members of the National Fly Fishing League.
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