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The Destination Angler Podcast

The Destination Angler Podcast

THE podcast for anglers who travel. We go to the source, the local guides & experts, to build your knowledge of top fishing locations in North America.

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Big League Fly Fishing on the Missouri River with Micah Fields
Aug. 14, 2025

Big League Fly Fishing on the Missouri River with Micah Fields

Episode 150 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – July 31, 2025. Our destination is the legendary Missouri River near Craig, Montana, with Micah Fields.
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The Land of Big: Fly Fishing the Upper Columbia River with Kelly Laatsch
July 31, 2025

The Land of Big: Fly Fishing the Upper Columbia River with Kelly Laatsch

Episode 149 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – July 31, 2025. Our destination is the massive Upper Columbia River in southeastern British Columbia, with veteran guide, Kelly Laatsch, general manager of St. Mary's Angler, Cranbrook, BC.
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Technical Trout on the Truckee River with Mike Anderson
July 17, 2025

Technical Trout on the Truckee River with Mike Anderson

Episode 148 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – July 17, 2025. Our destination is the Truckee River with Mike Anderson, head guide at the Reno Fly Shop
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Hooked on Rainbows in Alaska with Zach Nemelka
July 3, 2025

Hooked on Rainbows in Alaska with Zach Nemelka

Episode 147 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – July 3, 2025. Our destination is the remote backcountry of Bristol Bay, Alaska with guide and expert fly angler, Zach Nemelka, Hooked on Alaska.
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Legendary Trout on South Fork Snake River with Sage Unsworth
June 19, 2025

Legendary Trout on South Fork Snake River with Sage Unsworth

Episode 146 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – June 19, 2025. Our destination is the legendary South Fork of the Snake River, a world-famous Blue-Ribbon fishery in eastern Idaho, with Sage Unsworth, regional fisheries biologist.
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Hoppertunity Knocks on Colorado’s Abell Ranch with Clint Packo
June 5, 2025

Hoppertunity Knocks on Colorado’s Abell Ranch with Clint Packo

Episode 145 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – June 5, 2025 Our destination is Abell Ranch, a 1,500-acre slice of trout heaven on Colorado’s South Platte River with former guide and fifth-generation Coloradan, Clint Packo,
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Reviews

Best Realistic podcast

"I really enjoy the podcast. I love that it covers mostly locations in the United States that are more realistic locations for most anglers. Steve covers the destination from the standpoint of the ave…"

Matt Ratcliff | May 10, 2023

The best

"Steve, like you, I read his book and his dad’s and watched “The Movie” several times. Your two part interview was spectacular. You even got the rest of the story about the opening from the research…"

Jim Aylsworth | Oct. 10, 2023

A good friend on a long commute

"I love listening to the Destination Angler Podcast during my hour long (each way) commute for work. It introduces me to different areas that I haven't fished and may never fish, but after listening …"

Tedd W Gimber | Dec. 9, 2023

Time well spent

"Listened to so many of Steve's podcasts! Just sheer enjoyment. Informative, insightful and refreshing! Just normal people talking about the love of the sport and the places they call home waters. Tha…"

Andy Patton | Feb. 7, 2024

Grey Reef

"Podcast was awesome. Steve did such a great job interviewing and getting the sense of the place. I called the next day and booked 2 floats for this August! Thanks Steve!"

Chuck | June 13, 2024
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