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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 fly fishing locations in North America.

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Recent Episodes

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Wolves, Bears, and Bush Planes: DIY Alaska with Oliver Ancans
March 12, 2026

Wolves, Bears, and Bush Planes: DIY Alaska with Oliver Ancans

Episode 166 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – March 12, 2026. Our destination is the Alaskan backcountry with author, expert fly angler, and adventurer, Oliver Ancans, who shares tips on how to pull off DIY Alaska fly fishing adventure.
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Dry Fly Nomads Across the American West | John & Karen Kreft
Feb. 26, 2026

Dry Fly Nomads Across the American West | John & Karen Kreft

Episode 165 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – February 26, 2026. Our destination is the American West with John and Karen Kreft, of Riverkeeper Flies, who share their hatch-driven philosophy and life from a camper van.
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Can the Big Hole Recover? With Jim Olsen
Feb. 12, 2026

Can the Big Hole Recover? With Jim Olsen

Episode 164 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – February 12, 2026Our destination is the Big Hole River in southwest Montana with Jim Olsen, Fisheries Biologist with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.
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Blue lining Virginia’s Blue Ridge with Mark Taylor
Jan. 29, 2026

Blue lining Virginia’s Blue Ridge with Mark Taylor

Episode 163 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – January 29, 2026Our destination is the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia with Mark Taylor, Eastern Communications Director for Trout Unlimited.
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New England’s Best Kept Fly Fishing Secret? The Upper Connecticut River
Jan. 15, 2026

New England’s Best Kept Fly Fishing Secret? The Upper Connecticut River

Episode 162 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – January 15, 2026Our destination is the Upper Connecticut River with veteran guide Bill Bernhardt, a 20-year Orvis-endorsed guide and co-owner of Points North Outfitters in Pittsburg, NH.
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Brook Trout Heaven or Hype? Maine’s Rapid, Kennebago, and Magalloway Rivers
Jan. 1, 2026

Brook Trout Heaven or Hype? Maine’s Rapid, Kennebago, and Magalloway Rivers

Episode 161 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – January 1, 2026.Our destination is the Rangeley region of Maine for brook trout on the Rapid, Kennebago, and Magalloway rivers with fisheries ecologist and lifelong Mainer Greg LaBonte, owner of Maine Fly Guys
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Recent Blog Posts

How to Plan a DIY Alaska Fly Fishing Trip:  Finding Remote Rivers with Oliver Ancans
March 13, 2026

How to Plan a DIY Alaska Fly Fishing Trip:  Finding Remote Rivers wit…

DIY Alaska fly fishing trips are becoming more popular as anglers look for ways to experience the state’s legendary salmon, trout, and wilderness without the cost of luxury lodges. In this episode of the Destination Angler Podcast, Steve Haigh…

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New England’s Best Kept Fly Fishing Secret? The Upper Connecticut River
March 5, 2026

New England’s Best Kept Fly Fishing Secret? The Upper Connecticut Riv…

The Upper Connecticut River near Pittsburg, New Hampshire may be one of the most overlooked fly fishing destinations in the Northeast. With miles of cold tailwater, wild brook trout, brown trout, rainbow trout, and landlocked landlocked salmon, this…

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Brook Trout Heaven or Hype? Maine’s Rapid, Kennebago, and Magalloway Rivers
March 4, 2026

Brook Trout Heaven or Hype? Maine’s Rapid, Kennebago, and Magalloway …

If you spend enough time around fly anglers, certain rivers start to take on an almost mythical quality. Names get spoken in a certain tone—part reverence, part curiosity. For anglers researching Rangeley Maine fly fishing, three rivers domina…

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Reviews

Wonderful podcast

"I've loved listening to the destination podcast over the years, and I'm a better angler because of it! "Foam is home", "Fish your rig" and "Follow the food" are all quotes I learned on the podcast. W…"

Jack | Dec. 8, 2025

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

Next Best Thing to Being There

"Steve is a credit to his podcasting craft with Destination Angler . For all of us obsessed with fly fishing Steve brings this world to life and delivers it to you home, car or office to enjoy. Steve…"

Victor Bradley | Nov. 12, 2025

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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