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.