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Mike Komara, owner of Innovative Angling and Fly Fishing Team USA member, discusses competitive fly fishing on the Fly Fisherman Loop to Loop podcast with Ross Purnell. The episode covers Team USA's preparation for the 45th World Fly Fishing Championship in Idaho, featuring team members Pat Weiss, Jack Arnot, Cody Burgdorff, Devin Olsen, Michael Bradley, and Austin Shoemaker.

Yamaha Marine expands its Yamaha Blue Life series with a feature on photographer and freediver Ben Yavar, who leads expeditions combining freediving, photography and exploration. Yavar, originally from El Monte, Chile, has earned international recognition including a finalist selection for Ocean Photographer of the Year and relies on Yamaha outboards to power his dive boat.

Trout Unlimited President and CEO Chris Wood discusses the Roadless Rule with Fly Fisherman Magazine Publisher Ross Purnell on episode #36 of the Fly Fisherman Loop to Loop podcast. Wood defends the conservation measure protecting 59 million acres of national forest lands, emphasizing its importance for trout and salmon fisheries and public lands preservation.

The West Palm Beach Fishing Club and Palm Beach County Fishing Foundation released a video documenting the region's sportfishing heritage through interviews with legendary captains and historic archives. Produced by AA Video Services, the film preserves the cultural significance of Atlantic sailfish sportfishing to the Palm Beaches.

Murray Road Agency and Outdoor Life partnered to produce "Catching Em' Old School with The Griz," an original video series celebrating legendary Midwestern angler Dick Grzywinski. The series documents Grzywinski's fishing techniques, knowledge, and stories accumulated over six decades, with five episodes released and more in production for fall 2026.

Hilary Hutcheson, owner of Lary's Fly & Supply and renowned fly fishing guide, was featured on episode #34 of the Fly Fisherman Loop to Loop podcast hosted by Ross Purnell. Hutcheson discussed her passion for conservation, the pristine Flathead River cutthroat trout fishery, and her film The Tengu Club exploring Japanese American fishing heritage.

Game & Fish launches its Summer Camping Guide presented by Streamlight and in partnership with Defend by Dead Down Wind, offering camping content across multiple platforms including GameAndFishMag.com, Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, MyOutdoorTV, and GAME & FISH TV FAST channel, hosted by Kali Parmley.

Major League Fishing pro bass angler Jesse Wiggins joins host Michael Waddell on The Michael Waddell Podcast to discuss his competitive fishing career, humble beginnings in Alabama, and journey to earning over $1.2 million in career winnings. Wiggins shares advice for aspiring professional anglers and reflects on sacrificing high school social life to pursue his passion for fishing.

Yamaha Marine features Alaska Surf Guides and Captain Scott Reierson in a new Yamaha Blue Life storytelling piece showcasing remote surfing expeditions along Alaska's rugged coastline. The cinematic feature highlights how Yamaha outboards power the tender boats used to access remote surf breaks in one of the world's most demanding marine environments.

Carter Andrews, host of "The Obsession of Carter Andrews," was featured on episode #32 of the Fly Fisherman Loop to Loop podcast with Ross Purnell, Editor/Publisher of Fly Fisherman Magazine. Andrews discussed his fishing career, conservation concerns, and his upcoming hour-long series "Gone Fishing with Carter Andrews" premiering July 6 on Outdoor Channel.

Mayfly Outdoors CEO Jeff Wagner discusses his fly fishing journey and career on the Fly Fisherman Loop to Loop podcast, hosted by Ross Purnell. Wagner shares his background from Sidney, Nebraska, his mentorship under figures like Monte Malzahn and Wayne Nelson, and his vision for stewarding historic fly fishing brands including Airflo, Renzetti, Ross, and Abel.

Scott Fly Rods' new Vice President Shawn Combs, an aerospace engineer and former Orvis designer, discusses his career transition and design work on the Fly Fisherman Loop to Loop podcast. Combs shares his journey from childhood fly fishing in Kentucky through his acclaimed tenure at Orvis, where he contributed to the Helios rod line, to his recent move to the Montrose, Colorado-based company.

George Daniel, instructor at Penn State University's Joe Humphreys Fly Fishing Program, was featured in episode #24 of the Fly Fisherman Loop to Loop podcast. Fly Fisherman Editor and Publisher Ross Purnell recorded the conversation with Daniel and current Penn State students, discussing Daniel's experiences and teaching philosophy.

Colorado fishing guide Landon Mayer is featured in episode #23 of the Fly Fisherman Loop to Loop podcast, discussing sight-fishing techniques, river etiquette, and his Clean the Dream project with Brandon Kramer. The podcast, in partnership with Patagonia, G. Loomis, Mayfly Outdoors, and Cigars International, is available on Apple Podcast, YouTube, Spotify, and FlyFisherman.com.

The latest Fly Fisherman Loop to Loop podcast presented by Patagonia features Ben Furimsky, owner of The Fly Fishing Show, discussing his role in the fly-fishing industry, global angling adventures, and conservation efforts including taimen tracking in Mongolia.