Reading the Water Podcast

In this episode, we talk with Dave Karczynski about his new book, Calling After Water, and his life as a writer, angler, and university professor. (Presented by Hatch Magazine)(0:00:00) Introduction(0:05:00) The role of humor in writing(0:12:40) Musky vs muskie(0:15:40) The allure of musky fishing(0:22:30) What makes a good fishing partner?(0:27:20) What makes a good fishing destin

In this episode, we talk with Bob DeMott about his life as an English professor and a fly angler and the intersection between the two: Anglish. (Presented by Hatch Magazine.)(0:00:00) Introduction(0:02:20) Anglish(0:08:00) Astream: American Writers on Fly Fishing(0:09:20) Michael Keaton — Fly-fishing writer(0:12:20) The allure of fly-fishing writing(0:20:00) What makes an excelle

In this episode, author, editor, and producer Steve Duda talks about his recent book, River Songs, his time as editor of The FlyFish Journal, his current position with Patagonia, the past, present, and future of fly-fishing literature, his dos and don’ts for writing, and he treats us with a reading from River Songs. (Presented by Hatch Magazine.)The song “Pressure Drop” perfo

In this episode, the incomparable Nick Lyons talks about his life as an angler, writer, editor, and publisher, and we cover topics ranging from the stages of fly angling to how writers find “gold” in a fishing story. (Presented by Hatch Magazine.)(0:00:00) Introduction(0:03:15) Nick’s favorite fly rods(0:04:15) Nick’s favorite waters(0:05:45) Nick’s Academy Awards for ang

In this episode, we talk with Monte Burke about his path to becoming a writer, his past, present, and future projects, the outlook for tarpon, and the role of obsession in fishing and sports. (Presented by Hatch Magazine.)(0:00:00) Introduction(0:02:20) Why so much writing about fishing?(0:05:50) Bad Hemingway(0:10:00) Monte's path to writing(0:18:00) Lords of the Fly(0:26:30) The

In this episode, we talk with writer, poet, teacher, and fly angler Michael Garrigan about his introduction to fishing, his development as an angler and writer, his time as the resident artist in the Bob Marshall Wilderness, and we'll even talk about his favorite road candy. As a special treat, Michael will read his terrific poem, 'Liturgy of Carp Becoming a God.' (Presented by Hat

In this episode, we talk with writer, conservationist, and world-class angler Craig Mathews about his journey from Michigan to Montana, his early career as West Yellowstone's sheriff, the beginning of Blue Ribbon Flies, and the founding of One Percent for the Planet. (Presented by Hatch Magazine.)(0:00:00) Introduction(0:01:45) Craig's start in Michigan(0:03:36) The move to Montana

Presented by Hatch MagazineIn this episode, we talk with aquatic biologist and writer Ann Miller about her introduction to fly angling, her education in biology, and all the work and creativity that went into writing her authoritative guides to Midwest hatches.(0:00:00) Introduction(0:01:25) Growing up in Michigan(0:05:20) Hex!(0:07:00) Transition to fly-fishing(0:09:50) Biology ed

In this episode, we talk with author, poet, teacher, and Montana river guide Chris Dombrowski about his migration from Michigan to Montana, his development as a writer, guide, and educator, his recent books The River You Touch and Body of Water, a streamside meal blunder with Jim Harrison, and we even debate whether A River Runs Through It is Norman Maclean’s best story.Presented

In this episode, we talk with award-winning journalist, author, and conservationist Hal Herring about the importance of public lands, the flow of Montana's rivers, Hal's journey as a writer, and even the subtle art of trotlines and limblines. Presented by Hatch Magazine.(0:00:00) Introduction(0:01:11) Trotlines!(0:07:03) Early influences in conservation(0:10:22) Early years in Mont