Dads On The Fly

Dads On The Fly

We are dads and brothers who love to fly fish. We're trying to tackle parenting and family in the same way we tackle our beloved fly fishing hobby: we're figuring it out as we go along. We talk about faith, family, fishing, and the intermingling of it all.

Recent Episodes

Dec. 15, 2025

175. A Boat Ramp Giant, More Cold Weather Fishing, and Growing as Dads

In this episode of Dads on the Fly , Joshua and Caleb catch up on life, fishing, and fatherhood as the cold weather settles in. The guys talk through recent winter fishing conditions, including how cold temps change both stra...
Nov. 14, 2025

174. The Chill That Didn't Stop The Catch

What happens when you get a narrow window to fish—even if it’s painfully cold? You go. Caleb and Joshua recount a frigid float packed with fish, brotherhood, and one swimmer whose choices still baffle them. They also share a ...
Oct. 20, 2025

173. Designing a Life Outdoors with Dawson Jordon

In this episode, we sit down with Dawson Jordon of @dawsonian.studios to talk about the creative journey that connects his art, the outdoors, and being a dad. Dawson shares how he got into fly fishing, what it’s been like tak...
Sept. 29, 2025

172. Jim Klug of Yellow Dog Flyfishing on Fatherhood, Fly Fishing Adventures, and Waypoints

We’re thrilled to welcome back Jim Klug to Dads on the Fly ! Jim is the founder of Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures , and in this conversation we go beyond destinations and tackle his life as a dad, the lessons he’s learned a...
Sept. 2, 2025

171. Fireside Stories & Smallmouth Dreams with Jason Cook and Adam Swartz

In this episode, we sit down around the fire with our friends Jason Cook and Adam Swartz, who made the trek from eastern North Carolina to spend a couple of days chasing smallmouth with us. While the fish didn’t exactly coope...
Aug. 18, 2025

170. Bass, Bugs, and Blue Line Flies with Adam Hudson

This week we sit down with Adam Hudson, co-founder of Blue Line Flies and the voice behind their popular YouTube channel. Adam shares his unique beginnings chasing smallmouth bass on the fly and how those early days shaped th...

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