Tag: steelhead

April Vokey has become a sensation in the world of fly fishing due in no small part to her FlyGal Blog. Part of the younger generation of fly anglers who are changing the face of the sport, April makes her living as a fly fishing instructor and guide. We know none like her in the world of fly fishing, for that matter, in the world. You’ll find out why on today’s Fish Schtick.

Dylan Tomine (Toe-mean-a) is a freelance steelhead bum, writer, sink-tip addict, Patagonia fly fishing ambassador and what he calls a ‘reluctant’ conservationist.” You can catch some of Dylan’s latest stories in recent issues of the Drake, and his report the State of Steelhead is arguably one of the most compelling calls to action for steelhead conservative ever written. He has some exciting new projects that he’s involved in that we’ll discuss during the show and if we’re lucky a fish story or two. Dylan lives in Washington state, where he is pioneering the use of Spey rods for bluegills with his daughter Skyla and son Westin.

Jerry Darkes is also known as “the fish dog.” He is a fly fishing manufactures rep in the Great Lakes region, a professional fly tyer, author and steelhead guide. You may have caught him in the Great Lakes Steelhead Chronicles, a DVD that provides a comprehensive overview of the Great Lakes Steelhead fishery. Jerry also has a 3 part series of Guide Pattern DVDs. The first covers fly tying secrets for bass, the 2nd and 3rd provide various patterns for steelhead. Jerry also operates a personal blog called ACS – The Fish Dog.