Episodes
May 1, 2023
87. Father & Son Retreat Recap. The idea behind a father and son retreat and a look back on a phenomenal weekend of fathers investing in their kids.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb recap the first ever Dads On The Fly Father & Son Retreat. We take some time to discuss the why behind the weekend and tell stories from an epic weekend of spending time outdoors with other f...
April 24, 2023
86. How to build a fiberglass fly rod with Wes Telyea of Snoqualmie Rod Company. (Rod Builder Series Part 3)
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb bring in Mr. Wes Telyea of Snoqualmie Rod Company, who walks us through building a fiberglass fly rod. Wes has been building fly rods for several years, and with his expertise in fiberglass r...
April 17, 2023
85. Designing graphite rods with Landon Myers of G. Loomis. (Rod Builder Series Part 2) Learning from one of the best in rod building. Getting young kids around water.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb chat with Landon Myers of G. Loomis. Since 1982 G. Loomis has contributed innovative materials and manufacturing technology to the angling community. Landon is a design engineer specialist at...
April 10, 2023
84. Ed Few custom bamboo rod builder. (Rod Builder Series Part 1) From London to Atlanta. Building bamboo rods. What makes bamboo rods special. Making the most of simple moments with kids.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb interview Edward Few. Ed is a stay-at-home dad and custom bamboo fly rod maker. Ed shares some great insights on what makes bamboo rods special and why he has fallen in love with them. We lov...
April 3, 2023
83. Family fishing moments, field trips, and smallmouth success. (Joshua finds out whether or not you can fish in an aquarium!?!?)
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb discuss an eventful week, including a fishing trip with three of their four kids, a field trip to Pigeon Forge, a smallmouth float, and an hour of catching bluegill. Eventful weeks like this ...
March 27, 2023
82. Jerry Yates of Stream Team Anglers. Guiding at eleven years old! Falling in love with Western NC. Frog's Fanny Fly Treatment. Casting instruction.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb sit with Mr. Jerry Yates of Stream Team Anglers. Jerry is a professional fly fishing guide, certified casting instructor, and Frog's Fanny Fly Treatment inventor. Jerry has an incredible stor...
March 20, 2023
81. Saying yes to spur of the moment events with your kids. Buying your kids first fly fishing gear. Chasing smallmouth on the fly.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb sit down to talk about their recent adventures with their families and on the river. They discuss: -Joshua's spur-of-the-moment trip to watch UK basketball with his family -Caleb buying his o...
March 13, 2023
80. Joe Monaghan founder of Angler's Coffee. When passions collide - coffee and fly fishing.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb sit down with Joe Monaghan, the founder of Angler's Coffee. Angler's Coffee knows that a great day on the river can't start without a great cup of coffee to fuel the day. After "retiring" fro...
March 6, 2023
79. Eric Camfield of Altar Fly Fishing. From professional baseball to ministry to hosting fly fishing retreats. Merging faith and fly fishing into a common stream.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb interview Eric Camfield the founder of Altar Fly Fishing. Altar's mission is to guide people to live a greater life with God, themselves, and the most valued relationships through life-shapin...
Feb. 27, 2023
78. New rods, ugly flies, and beautiful places. Joshua and Caleb discuss a recent fishing trip to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb discuss a recent fly-fishing trip to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to try out two new rods and rigs. Exploring new modes of fly fishing often seems intimidating, but after being gif...
Feb. 20, 2023
77. Ian and Charity Rutter of R&R Fly Fishing. Falling for each other and for fly fishing. Stories of kids in the outdoors. Fishing the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb interview Ian and Charity Rutter of R&R Fly Fishing. Ian has been an avid fly fisherman since the early 1990s and has been guiding since 1995. He is one of the most sought-after guides in the...
Feb. 13, 2023
76. Bryan Gill and Brad Hill of The Storied Outdoors. The power of stories. The surprisingly good fly fishing in Alabama. Why having good friends is so important. Time with kids in the outdoors.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb collaborate with Bryan Gill and Brad Hill of The Storied Outdoors podcast. The Storied Outdoors is a podcast between Lewis and Tolkien and Lewis and Clark. Bryan and Brad interview guests and...
Feb. 6, 2023
75. Jeff Coffey of Zoe Angling Group. Transforming lives by creating sustainable employment in the fly fishing industry for exploited individuals. Saying yes even when it seems crazy.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb dive deep into the story of the Zoe Angling group with founder and CEO Jeff Coffey. Zoe Angling Group has been growing since 2014, beginning with the core values of employee empowerment, ethi...
Jan. 30, 2023
74. The Moms on the Fly: Laura and Sally Simmons. The wives' perspective on attending a fly fishing festival, podcasting, fly fishing, and more. A game of "Name That Fly Fishing Item."
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb converse with their wives, Laura and Sally Simmons. There is a lot of laughter and fun in this episode as they discuss: -Recapping their Virginia Fly Fishing and Wine Festival trip -Funny sto...
Jan. 23, 2023
73. Dylan Tomine: Author, Patagonia ambassador, fly-fish bum, and father. The evolution of a fly fisherman. Conservation and how every angler can be involved. The evolution of a fly fishing dad.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb have a conversation with Dylan Tomine. Dylan is a writer, Patagonia ambassador, fly-fishing fanatic, and father. We discuss: -Dylan's beginnings in fly fishing -Dylan's books and writings abo...
Jan. 16, 2023
72. Taylor Klarman of River Run Angling. Finding solace in East Tennessee. Always learning in fly fishing. The challenges of being a new dad. Finding healing on the water.
Joshua and Caleb interview Taylor Klarman of River Run Angling in this episode. Taylor is a fairly new fly fishing guide in east Tennessee and a brand new dad. He has traveled all over the world in the military and has fished...
Jan. 9, 2023
71. Zach Pope of TroutRoutes. Creating the #1 Trout Fishing App and tips for dads getting their kids on the water.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb converse with Zachary Pope, the Founder and CEO of TroutRoutes. TroutRoutes is the ultimate guide to trout streams. Designed by avid anglers to include everything you need to discover and exp...
Jan. 2, 2023
70. Jess Westbrook of The Mayfly Project. Finding healing on the river. The story of The Mayfly Project.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb interview Jess Westbrook of The Mayfly Project. The Mayfly Project is a nonprofit organization that uses fly fishing as a catalyst to mentor children in foster care. Their mission is to suppo...
Dec. 19, 2022
69. Looking Back & Looking Ahead. 2022 in review. What lies ahead for DadsOnTheFly in 2023.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb discuss the past year and then look ahead to 2023. They discuss: -past several months of episodes and our takeaways -2022 goals achieved -2022 goals not achieved -2023 goals -2023 plans for D...
Dec. 12, 2022
68. Beau Beasley: Author, Fly Fishing Festival Director, Former Firefighter and Paramedic. Getting hooked on fly fishing. Writing on fly fishing. Helping others through fly fishing. Hosting festivals.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb have a conversation with Beau Beasley. Beau is the Festival Director of the Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival and the Texas Fly Fishing & Brew Festival. He previously served 30 years as a ...
Dec. 5, 2022
67. Brian Guengerich and David Moore of Rent This Rod. The importance of fishing buddies. Creating a Fly Fishing rental company. Stories of kids on the water.
In today's episode, Joshua and Caleb sit down with the owners of Rent This Rod, Brian Guengerich and David Moore. We discuss: -David and Brian's introductions to fly fishing -How a fishing buddy impacts your experience of lea...
Nov. 28, 2022
66. Matthew Carter of Orvis Greenville. Creating a community of anglers. Chasing authenticity as people and anglers. Getting kids on the water.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb interview Matthew Carter from the Orvis Greenville, SC location. We discuss: -Matthew's beginnings in fly fishing -The importance of fishing buddies when learning to fly fish -The Orvis Green...
Nov. 21, 2022
65. The 2022 Fly Fishing Wish List
Just in time for holiday shopping, Joshua and Caleb take some time to discuss some items that you might want to include in your Christmas lists. However, this list isn't like other fly fishing wish lists. We leave out the ess...
Nov. 14, 2022
64. Tim Cammisa of Trout and Feather. Falling in love with fly tying. Debunking the "fly fishing industry." Teaching others fly fishing and tying. Keeping fly fishing fun.
In this episode, Joshua and Caleb interview Tim Cammisa of Trout and Feather. Tim Cammisa started trout and Feather with a simple mission: Fly Fishing and Fly Tying for everyone. Tim has created a great video base of tips, tr...