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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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Fly rods, surfboards, and running wild with Riverhorse Nakadate
177
Aug. 13, 2026

Fly rods, surfboards, and running wild with Riverhorse Nakadate

Episode 177 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – Aug 13, 2026. Our destination is the salt marshes of the Texas Coast for Redfish with renown author, fly fishing die-hard, and adventurer, Riverhorse Nakadate.
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Steelhead Obsession: Oregon's North Coast with Matt Thornton
175
July 30, 2026

Steelhead Obsession: Oregon's North Coast with Matt Thornton

Episode 176 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – July 30, 2026. Our destination is Oregon's North Coast with diehard steelhead guide Matt Thornton
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Hopelessly Addicted to Native Trout with Steve Vedra and Matt Perkins
175
July 16, 2026

Hopelessly Addicted to Native Trout with Steve Vedra and Matt Perkins

Episode 175 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – July 16, 2026. Our destination is the American West with Steve Vedra and Matt Perkins, two Indiana fly anglers who have become hopelessly addicted to chasing native trout.
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A Fishable Feast: Kirk Deeter on Fly Fishing, Eating, and Traveling the World
174
July 2, 2026

A Fishable Feast: Kirk Deeter on Fly Fishing, Eating, and Traveling the World

Episode 174 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – July 2, 2026. Our destination is fly fishing North America and the world — with Kirk Deeter, Editor-in-Chief of Trout Magazine and VP of Angling at Trout Unlimited.
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A Good Drift on the Madison River with Alice Owsley
173
June 18, 2026

A Good Drift on the Madison River with Alice Owsley

Episode 173 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – June 18, 2026. Our destination is the legendary Madison River with Alice Owsley—owner of Riverside Anglers, West Yellowstone, Montana.
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Cracking the Code on the Battenkill River with Doug Lyons
172
June 5, 2026

Cracking the Code on the Battenkill River with Doug Lyons

Episode 172 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – June 5, 2026. Our destination is the Battenkill River — one of New England's most iconic freestone stream, with Doug Lyons, author of The Fly Fishing Guide to the Battenkill.
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Recent Blog Posts

Hooked on Steelhead: Matt Thornton's Obsession with the Fish of a Thousand Casts
July 30, 2026

Hooked on Steelhead: Matt Thornton's Obsession with the Fish of a Thousand Casts

Steelhead fishing on Oregon's North Coast isn't a pastime — it's a test of character. For the uninitiated, these sea-run rainbow trout carry a reputation as the "fish of a thousand casts," a nickname that somehow manages to be both poetic and dev…
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Chasing Native Trout Across the American West
July 17, 2026

Chasing Native Trout Across the American West

Hopelessly Addicted to Native Trout Discover how Matt Perkins and Steve Vedra plan incredible DIY fly fishing adventures across the West in pursuit of native trout. From Alaska to Arizona, they share planning tips, unforgettable stories, and why ch…
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The Fly Fishing Trip Kirk Deeter Almost Didn't Take | Destination Angler Podcast
July 17, 2026

The Fly Fishing Trip Kirk Deeter Almost Didn't Take | Destination Angler Podcast

Why did Trout Unlimited's Kirk Deeter put off fishing England's legendary chalk streams for years? Discover the story behind one of the most meaningful trips of his life and listen to the full Destination Angler Podcast episode. From Michigan's his…
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Reviews

Planted the Seed for Amazing Trip to BC

"As an avid dry fly angler, one of Steve’s excellent episodes motivated me to plan a trip to fish the East Kootenay Region of BC. The trip lived up to my lofty expectations. Steve’s episodes are alway…"

Weston | Aug. 11, 2026

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

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
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