WAYPOINTS - with Jim Klug

Feb 05 2025 68 ep. 54 mins 36
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WAYPOINTS is an informative and entertaining podcast for those that fish ... and those that travel to fish. Adventure stories, destination discussions, travel news, location profiles, equipment recommendations, insider tips, and interviews with the most accomplished and interesting names in fly fishing and adventure travel. 

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Episode 67 - CHERYL BASTIAN - Fishing Andros Island, the Evolution of Swains Cay Lodge, and the Challenges of Owning and Operating a Lodge in the Bahamian Out-Islands

Feb 05 2025 66 mins  
On this episode of WAYPOINTS, host Jim Klug sits down with Cheryl Bastian, the owner and founder of Swain’s Cay Lodge on Andros Island, Bahamas. As the leader of a 100% Bahamian-owned-and-operated fishing lodge, Cheryl has spent the past 16 years building one of the most well-known and respected operations in the Out Islands. We talk with Cheryl about how she built Swain’s Cay

EPISODE 66 – BRIAN O’KEEFE - Navigating the Current State of Fly Fishing Travel – Tips, Trends, and Tales from a Lifetime on the Water

Dec 20 2024 94 mins  
In this captivating episode, we welcome back fly fishing legend Brian O’Keefe to discuss the ever-evolving world of fly fishing travel. With decades of experience as an angler, photographer, and industry icon, Brian shares his insights into the changing landscape of destination angling, from the after-effects of the pandemic to the latest travel trends shaping the sport. Host Jim

Episode 65 - CRAIG HAYES - The Story of Turneffe Flats and a Legacy of Conservation: Craig Hayes and Turneffe Atoll

Dec 02 2024 66 mins  
In this episode of WAYPOINTS, we dive into the remarkable conservation story of Turneffe Atoll, Belize's largest national marine reserve, with conservation pioneer Craig Hayes. As the founder of the renowned Turneffe Flats Lodge, Hayes has spent decades safeguarding this extraordinary ecosystem while establishing a model for sustainable eco-tourism. Discover how Turneffe Atoll's ri

Episode 64 - BEN KURTZ – Designing Gear and Packing Solutions for the Traveling Angler

Nov 19 2024 43 mins  
In this episode of Waypoints, the focus is on technical gear and packing solutions for the traveling angler, with special guest Ben Kurtz, co-owner and President of Fishpond USA. Fishpond is a leading manufacturer of high-quality, packs, sustainable fly fishing travel solutions, and accessories designed for anglers who thrive on adventure, exploration, and the next great destinatio

Episode 63 - PETER KNOX – Lead Rod Designer for Sage Fly Rods on the Complexities of Building Rods for the Diverse World of Destination Angling

Nov 04 2024 51 mins  
In this episode of Waypoints, we sit down with Peter Knox, the lead fly rod designer at Sage, a company renowned for its high-performance fly rods and innovation in rod technologies. Founded in 1980 on Bainbridge Island, Washington, Sage was the first to introduce fast-action, powerful graphite fly rods, and today, the company has grown into one of the most respected brands in the

Episode 62: ROK LUSTRIK – Fly Fishing in Slovenia

Oct 21 2024 67 mins  
Slovenia is renowned for its crystal-clear rivers, stunning alpine scenery, and diverse fish species – including the iconic marble trout and the hucho hucho taimen. With so much diversity and an incredible number of rivers, Slovenia offers fly anglers what may be the best freshwater fishing in all of Europe – in an area that without question delivers some of the most beautiful

Episode 61 – CHRIS WALKER: Understanding Leader and Tippet Design, Technology and Application with RIO’s Lead Product Designer

Oct 14 2024 46 mins  
In this episode of Waypoints, we sit down with Chris Walker, the Lead Product Designer and R&D Manager at RIO Products – a brand recognized for its innovation and leadership in fly lines, leaders, and tippet. Chris addresses critical topics related to leaders and tippet set-ups, which are arguably the most significant elements directly connecting an angler to fish. He discuss

Episode 60 - TOM KIERNAN: The State of America’s Rivers

Sep 05 2024 56 mins  
Tom Kiernan is the President and CEO of American Rivers – the non-profit environmental advocacy group that has been a leader in protecting and restoring rivers throughout the United States for the past 50 years. There is no doubt that the rivers of our nation are currently facing severe threats and challenges due to climate change, unnecessary dams, pollution, floods, and outdate

Episode 59 - GARY DE KLERK & ALEC GERBEC - Hunting Giant Trevally

Jul 17 2024 64 mins  
In this episode of WAYPOINTS, Yellow Dog's Jim Klug is joined by Cosmoledo Atoll fly fishing guide Gary de Klerk and Yellow Dog's Alec Gerbec to discuss the art of fly fishing and hunting for giant trevally. Gary, a dedicated full-time guide in one of the premier locations in the world for giant trevally, is also an avid GT enthusiast. Together, they explore where anglers can find

Episode 58 - ALEC GERBEC - Fly Fishing St. Brandons Atoll

Jul 01 2024 58 mins  
On this episode of WAYPOINTS, Alec is joined by host Jim Klug to explore the intricacies of fly fishing at St. Brandon's Atoll, one of the most remote trips Yellow Dog offers. In May 2024, Yellow Dog's Alec Gerbec had the opportunity to visit St. Brandon’s Atoll, located 268 nautical miles north of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean. The trip spanned from May 7 to 17, 2024, featuring