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The CURRENT is a low-key, light-hearted fly fishing podcast brought to you by Trouts Fly Fishing. We're excited to kick off Season 2 of The CURRENT Podcast, which is now hosted by Rick Mikesell & Ivan Orsic. In Season 2, Rick and Ivan are welcoming a host of new and old friends to talk about all things fly fishing. From tips & tricks to deep dives on a wide variety of fisheries, we're excited to take a deeper dive into the world of fly fishing, both on the Front Range of Colorado and beyond. In this episode, host Rick Mikesell and co-host Ivan Orsic are joined by a familiar friend - Umpqua's Russell Miller to talk about the skills, opportunities, and considerations to take while fly fishing during the coldest months of the year. Russell is no stranger to our YouTube channel. In fact, you might remember his on-the-water episode of Five Flies for January 2020. Truly, winter fly fishing in Cheesman Canyon at its finest. An accomplished angler, Miller is well-versed in a variety of techniques including Euro Nymphing and Swinging Flies (more specifically - swinging flies for steelhead - a notably cold experience). A true student of the game, Russell is an excellent fly-fishing resource for anglers of any ilk. Russ, Rick, and Ivan talk about what they're looking forward to this winter on the water in Colorado. The gentlemen talk about strategies, editing your water, the merits of Euro Nymphing in the winter, winter dry fly fishing, building the ideal winter day of fishing, gear selection, fly choice, rigging, seasonality, and much more.

In this episode, host Rick Mikesell and co-host Ivan Orsic are joined by Trouts own Head Guide Scott Dickson. Scott has been guiding in Colorado for 23 years. He's a fish-catching legend around the shop and is the president of the Good Dudes club. Dickson has years and years of experience targeting the technical trout that call the South Platte home and has a way of putting more than a couple of trout in the net by the end of the day. Scott, Rick and Ivan talk about what they're looking forward to this fall on the South Platte, as well as tips and tactics for catching fish this fall on technical tailwaters, fly choice, rigging, seasonality, and much more.

In this episode, host Rick Mikesell and co-host Ivan Orsic are joined by Mike Schultz (aka "Schultzy") of Schultz Outfitters in Ypsilanti, MI. Schultzy, who formulated the Swinging D' fly, lives and breathes smallmouth fishing with countless hours logged on his home waters around southern Michigan. If there's flowing water in MI and smallmouth call it home, chances are Schultzy has a story or two about it. Rick and Ivan talk about their recent trip out to fish with Schultzy, as well as smallmouth tips and tactics on the fly, night fishing for smallmouth, his angling mentors, fly design, and much more.

The CURRENT is a low-key, light-hearted fly fishing podcast hosted by Will Rice. Will is back again, thumbing through his Rolodex of accomplished anglers and friends in the fly fishing industry to talk about what's going on in their neck of the woods. In this episode, Will Rice welcomes Yellow Dog Fly Fishing's own Jim Klug to talk about the current state of domestic and international fly fishing travel. Trouts has proudly partnered with Yellow Dog Fly Fishing Adventures to assist us with all our travel needs, as they are renowned in the fly fishing industry as the leading experts in Fly Fishing Destination Travel. From recent destination openings to a recent spree of early bookings, there's a lot to be noted about how the past couple of years have impacted fly fishing travel availability. Jim and Will talk about matching anglers with destinations and guides to create your ideal destination trip, their BIGGEST saltwater fly fishing complaints (aka...what's the deal with the Grand Slam?), the best mindset for a flats fly angler, and plenty more.  Grab a cold beverage and enjoy Jim and Will talking about their recent and upcoming travels, recent country openings, creating the perfect trip for traveling anglers of all experience levels, and much more.

The CURRENT is a low-key, light-hearted fly fishing podcast hosted by Will Rice. Will is back again, thumbing through his Rolodex of accomplished anglers and friends in the fly fishing industry to talk about what's going on in their neck of the woods. In this episode, Will Rice welcomes author, editor, and fly fishing legend, Kirk Deeter. Co-author of the Little Red Book of Fly Fishing with Charlie Meyers, Kirk is the editor for Trout, Trout Unlimited's quarterly magazine, and editor-at-large for Field & Stream magazine. His stories have appeared in Garden & Gun, The Drake, 5280, Fly Rod & Reel, Fly Fisherman, Big Sky Journal, Salt Water Sportsman, and Trout, among other places. Grab a cold beverage and enjoy a quick hang with Kirk Deeter. Will and Tom touch on their mutual friend the legendary Charlie Meyers, Deeter's love of brown trout, his upcoming book "The Little Black Book of Fly Fishing," his path through fly fishing, mousing for trout, a couple of tips and tricks, and much more. Come for Deeter talking brown trout and stay for Will channeling the energy of a small black mouse who has fallen into the water.

In this episode, Will Rice welcomes everyone's fly fishing mentor - Tom Rosenbauer. The man needs no introduction. In addition to writing over 20 fly fishing guide books during his 45 years at Orvis, Tom has produced countless hours of invaluable, entertaining, and educational fly fishing content. He is the world's non-judgemental, super-helpful fly fishing uncle. Chances are you've learned something of value from Tom Rosenbauer during your fly fishing journey. The man has his own Wikipedia page - which feels like a pretty impressive accomplishment for someone who exists in the world of fly fishing. Grab a cold beverage and enjoy a quick hang with the one, the only - Tom Rosenbauer. Will and Tom touch on his influences, his path through fly fishing, helping anglers overcome the traditional learning curve, the future of fly fishing, a couple of tips and tricks, and much more.

The CURRENT is a low-key, light-hearted fly fishing podcast hosted by Will Rice. Will is back again, thumbing through his Rolodex of accomplished anglers and friends in the fly fishing industry to talk about what's going on in their neck of the woods. In this episode, Will Rice is joined by featured Current author and former fly fishing guide - Reid Baker to talk about how to navigate spring runoff and capitalize on your opportunities to catch fish before, during, and after spring runoff. Reid debunks the myth of fly fishing during runoffs. Reid touches on the fabled salmon fly hatch, reading hydrograph, finding fish, reading water, rigs, fly choice, and much more.

In this episode, Will Rice is joined by Trouts own Rick Mikesell and Barry Reynolds to talk about the Denver South Platte and Carp on the Fly. While all three of the guys are veterans in the world of fly fishing for carp on the DSP, Barry is the Carpfather himself. The man literally wrote the book "CARP ON THE FLY." Barry, Rick and Will share fish stories, touch on the history of fly fishing for carp, presentation, fly choices, the do's and don'ts of targeting carp on the fly, what makes a catchable, happy carp, and much more.

In this episode, Will Rice and Trouts own Ivan Orsic welcome fly fishing guide, author, and personality Landon Mayer to the podcast to talk about spring fly fishing, the South Platte, sight fishing on technical tailwaters, his favorite non-Landon flies to fish, fishing with his kids, his approach to guiding, and much more.

In this episode of The Current podcast, Will Rice welcomes Trouts own Zeke Hersh to talk about the rise in popularity in fly fishing over the last year, fishing in Summit County, exploring new water and Two Sport Days. While Zeke has been guiding the Colorado River for over 20 years, he's also an avid outdoorsman and likes to mix it up on the slopes, trails, and mountains.

In this episode of The Current podcast, Will Rice welcomes our good friend, past Current contributor, and accomplished guide Reid Baker to talk about tips and tricks for winter fly fishing. Reid speaks to the replicable bag of tricks that will help you find success on the water in the winter including planning, gear, rigging, fly choice, weather patterns, finding fish, and much more!

We are BACK! After a great summer and fall on the water, the podcast returns. There have been a lot of changes around Trouts Fly Fishing this year and in this episode, host Will Rice welcomes Trouts owner/president Tucker Ladd to talk about everything 2020 has brought our way. They touch on our big move to the new location near 8th & I-25, the future of international travel, the 2020 issue of the Current magazine, and much more!

An artist, author, educator, and avid traveler, Jeff Currier's angling achievements are the stuff of legend. An Ambassador for Yellow Dog Flyfishing, Jeff has wrangled over 400 species of fish on the fly and has traveled to over 60 countries to accomplish that feat. While that might seem like the life of jet setter, Jeff has bummed his way on many a friends' floor to compile that impressive list of catches.  Will and Jeff talk about his start in fly fishing travel, his trip to Rio Marie for peacock bass, how his love for locals like mirror carp keep him dialed for upcoming saltwater trips, and much more. For more from Jeff, check out his website (https://www.jeffcurrier.com/) & his Instagram (www.instagram.com/jeffcurrier65).

Chances are you've seen Will's guest on the big screen over the last ten plus years. Frank Smethurst, the man who described roosterfish as "The Elizabeth Hurley of sportfish," has been chasing our finned friends for his entire life. A rep, consultant, guide and star of stage and screen, Frank has seemingly done everything under the sun in the angling industry. Will and Frank chat about his role in the the genesis of the trailblazing fly fishing movies like Running Down the Man, his quarantine activity schedule, and his angling approach in Colorado this time of year. For more from Frank, check out his recent appearance Das Boat (https://bit.ly/FrankDasBoat) & his Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/franksfishproblem).

After visiting with friends from a variety of fisheries across the US, host Will Rice welcomes Bill Gilmore and Guy Grace from Littleton Public Schools, and Bianca McGrath-Martinez from CTU to talk about the Trout in the Classroom program. This environmental education program allows for elementary, middle, and high school students to raise rainbow trout eggs to fry as a vehicle to understand ecosystems. At the end of the program, the students typically release the fry into a local fishery with help from CPW. Will explores the fate of these trout with the recent shutdown of schools. For more on the CTU Trout In The Classroom Program: https://coloradotu.org/trout-in-the-classroom

Will checks in with his good friend and fly fishing guide Captain John Turcot. John, a fifth generation Floridian, has been guiding for redfish in Mosquito Lagoon for over 25 years. Will & John touch on John's path into guiding, fly fishing for redfish, the evolution of Mosquito Lagoon, his recent stint as a fly fishing guide in Alaska, and his "pet" squirrels. For more from John - check out: http://www.backcountryonfly.com/ Instagram (@captjohnturcot)

With efforts being made to stay close to home during these uncertain times, Will called upon our own warm water wizard, Rick Mikesell to talk about carp fishing on the Front Range. Rick has been chasing the fishy residents of the Denver South Platte for over 15 years and took home first place in last year's Carp Slam. Will & Rick touch on fly fishing the Denver South Platte, gear and presentations for Carp, and a quick recap of last year's Carp Slam. Check out Rick's Instagram (@rick_mikesell).

Storytelling & Imagery. In our humble opinion, that's where the husband-wife pair of Kat and Geoff Mueller have made their mark in the fly fishing world. Both talented creatives in their own right, Kat, a photographer, and Geoff, the editor-at-large at The Drake Magazine, have been telling stories about fly fishing for quite some time now. Host Will Rice talks shop with Kat & Geoff about photography, writing, steelhead, swinging flies for trout, and how they're making it through the quarantine. For more from Geoff & Kat: Geoff Muellermuellmedia.com Kat Mueller katmuellerphoto.com

If you've ever picked up a copy of The Fly Fish Journal, you've undoubtedly been blown away by the imagery that graces it's pages. The man behind cultivating that imagery and contributing some imagery as well is none other than Copi Vojta. Host Will Rice talks with Copi about his path to becoming the Photo Editor at The Fly Fish Journal as well as how he likes to spend his angling time in the areas surrounding Bellingham, Washington. Find The Fly Fish Journal in the shop or online https://www.theflyfishjournal.com/ More from Copi Vojta http://www.cbvphotographics.com/ https://www.illcentrifugal.com/