Spooled

Brian takes the reins in this episode and welcomes his friend Jeff Topp to talk about what keeps him going back to Alaska after 29 years. Jeff Topp works at Angler's Alibi on the Alagnak River as well as Mangled Fly in North West Michigan Select episodes are also available to ⁠⁠⁠watch on YouTube⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ 📖 Follow us on ⁠

Matt and Marco spend a day on the water swinging flies for Great Lakes Steelhead. They break down the gear, the flies, and the presentations they use to chase these large, aggressive fish. In listener questions they tackle click & paw reels and in hot takes we find out how each feels about using night vision goggles on the river. Select episodes are also available to ⁠⁠wa

Matt and Joe explore some of things that have improved their fishing over the years. In listener questions they discuss when it's time to replace a fly line and each has a hot take on whether welded loops are better than nail knots. Select episodes are also available to ⁠watch on YouTube⁠ 📸 Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ 📖 Follow us on ⁠Facebook⁠ ✉️ Sign up for ou

Matt and Joe remember their trip south chasing carp with dry flies during the 2024 "Cicadapocalypse." As billions of these insects emerged in the Midwest, they loaded up their gear and headed towards the madness. Looking back they remember all the fun and goofy things that happened on an extremely unique fishing trip. Select episodes are also available to ⁠watch on YouTube⁠ �

Matt and Casey discuss mousing as the summer winds down in Northern Michigan. Mousing is a unique after dark experience that can produce aggressive strikes from predatory trout. The guys walk through the what, when, why, and how so you can get out there and try it yourself. Select episodes are also available to watch on YouTube 📸 Follow us on Instagram 📖 Follow us on Facebo

Brian and Matt sit down with Alex Ontkoss, an inland fisheries biologist with the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians to discuss the future of Grayling in Michigan. The guys talk briefly through some history before expanding on the current initiative that seeks to reintroduce the Arctic Grayling back into Michigan watersheds. Check out the Project Website: https://www.migrayling.

In this episode of spooled, Brian, Joe, and Matt hop into the drift boat time machine and take a look back at some of the more memorable (and laughable) trends our sport has endured. The guys also answer some listener questions and have fun with a lightning round at the end. Select epsiodes are also available to watch on ⁠YouTube⁠. Spooled is the podcast of The Northern Angle

In this episode of Spooled, Brian, Matt, and Joe answer listener questions about no-hackle dry flies before giving you five tips for using your time wisely on the water during the winter months. Select epsiodes are also available to watch on YouTube. Spooled is the podcast of The Northern Angler Fly Shop in Traverse City Michigan. It is recorded and edited by Matt Hartman. 📸

Matt shares five things he's learned from his recent saltwater trips including a bonus tip at the end. 📸 Follow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/thenorthernangler 📖 Follow us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thenorthernangler ✉️ Sign up for our email list: http://eepurl.com/gsaFYr The Northern Angler is here to help you get confident on the water and at

In this episode, Brian and Matt recap their 2023 highlights, talk travel, and share a few tips on storing your gear for the winter months.