WAYPOINTS - with Jim Klug
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.
Episodes
75 episodes
Episode 74 - BRYANT DUNN - Part 2 of 2 - Fly Fishing Christmas Island: What to Expect, How to Prepare, and an In-Depth Conversation About the Fishery
In this second episode of our two-part Christmas Island series, Waypoints shifts the focus from the history and angling evolution of the atoll to hands-on fishing specifics. Host Jim Klug continues his conversation with Bryant Dunn of ...
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Episode 74
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Episode 73 - BRYANT DUNN - Part I of 2 - Fly Fishing Christmas Island: An In-Depth Conversation About One of Flyfishing's Most Iconic Destinations
In this first episode of a special two-part series, Waypoints heads to the heart of the Central Pacific to explore one of the most legendary destinations in saltwater fly fishing — Christmas Island. Host Jim Klug is joined by Bryant Du...
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Episode 72 - HOWARD CROSTON - The Gear, the Travel, and the Mindset That Define Today’s Global Angler
In this episode of Waypoints, host Jim Klug sits down with Howard Croston — Global Brand and Product Manager for House of Hardy — to explore the legacy, innovation, and future of one of the most iconic brands in fly fishing. Howard bri...
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Episode 71 - DAVE PISHKO & SAWYER KEENER - Fly Fishing Alaska’s Legendary Nushagak River
In this episode of WAYPOINTS, we journey deep into the heart of Alaska’s remote southwest to explore one of the most legendary rivers in the North – the Nushagak. Known simply as “the Nush,” this 280-mile wilderness river is famous for its mass...
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Episode 70 - TIM & JOANNE LINEHAN - Flyfishing the Waters of Northern Montana with Linehan Outfitting
On this episode of WAYPOINTS, we visit the remote and rugged northwest corner of Montana, home to towering forests, wild rivers, and one of the most untouched fly fishing destinations in the West. Our guests today are Tim and Joanne Linehan, th...
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Episode 69 - KRISTJÁN RAFNSSON - Fly Fishing Iceland
On this episode of WAYPOINTS, we venture to the land of fire and ice, where towering volcanoes, glacial rivers, and gin-clear waters create one of the most stunning fly fishing landscapes on Earth. Joining host Jim Klug is Kristján Raf...
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Episode 69
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Episode 68 - KEN GANGLER - The "Canadian Grand Slam," Fishing in the Wilderness of Manitoba, and the Story Behind Legendary 'North Seal River Lodge'
On this episode of WAYPOINTS, we head deep into the Canadian wilderness, where endless lakes, rivers, and untouched landscapes create one of North America’s most remote and pristine fly fishing destinations — Gangler’s North Seal River...
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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
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 pa...
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EPISODE 66 – BRIAN O’KEEFE - Navigating the Current State of Fly Fishing Travel – Tips, Trends, and Tales from a Lifetime on the Water
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...
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Episode 65 - CRAIG HAYES - The Story of Turneffe Flats and a Legacy of Conservation: Craig Hayes and Turneffe Atoll
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 spen...
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Episode 64 - BEN KURTZ – Designing Gear and Packing Solutions for the Traveling Angler
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, sustai...
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Episode 64
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Episode 63 - PETER KNOX – Lead Rod Designer for Sage Fly Rods on the Complexities of Building Rods for the Diverse World of Destination Angling
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 th...
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Episode 62: ROK LUSTRIK – Fly Fishing in Slovenia
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 ...
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Episode 61 – CHRIS WALKER: Understanding Leader and Tippet Design, Technology and Application with RIO’s Lead Product Designer
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...
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Episode 60 - TOM KIERNAN: The State of America’s Rivers
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 ...
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Episode 60
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Episode 59 - GARY DE KLERK & ALEC GERBEC - Hunting Giant Trevally
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...
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Episode 59
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Episode 58 - ALEC GERBEC - Fly Fishing St. Brandons Atoll
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 S...
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Episode 58
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Episode 57 - JEFF CURRIER - Fly Fishing Bhutan - Part Two
In part two of two of the “Bhutan Chronicles”, Waypoints host Jim Klug follows up his part one conversation with outfitter Bryant Dunn by sitting down with legendary angler and world traveler, Jeff Currier to talk about the fishing in Bhutan, t...
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Episode 57
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Episode 56 - BRYANT DUNN - Fly Fishing Bhutan - Part One
Jim Klug is joined by Bryant Dunn, the international director and co-owner of Himalayan Fly Fishing Adventures, an outfitting operation that has been exploring the Kingdom of Bhutan for nearly two decades. Dunn's ventures include multi-day rive...
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Episode 56
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Episode 55 - BRYAN GREGSON & MATT KELSIC - Fly Fishing Belize - Part Two
In the second episode of this Belize podcast series, Waypoints host Jim Klug is joined once again by Yellow Dog’s Belize program director Matt Kelsic and industry veteran Bryan Gregson to discuss fly fishing throughout Belize. This epi...
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Episode 54 - BRYAN GREGSON & MATT KELSIC - Fly Fishing Belize – Part One
Waypoints host Jim Klug is joined by Yellow Dog’s Belize program director Matt Kelsic and industry veteran Bryan Gregson to talk all things Belize. In episode one of this two-part series on Belize, Jim and guests discuss why Bel...
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Episode 53 - BRENDEN STUCKY & R.J. HOSKING - Private Water vs. Public Access, and a Discussion with the Founders of Rare Waters
Stream access rights and regulations in the United States vary throughout the country, and depending on where exactly you’re fishing, the laws dealing with how you can enter a riverbed or step into the water can be wildly different. The subject...
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Episode 52 - THOMAS SOBIRK – Fly Fishing in Greenland
At more than 850,000 square miles in size with a total population of less than 57,000 people, Greenland is the world’s largest island. While more than 80% of the country is covered with ice on a year-round basis, the summer months for the coast...
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Episode 51 - JACK PORTER – Comparing Argentina and Chile: How to Choose the Best Options for a South American Fishing Trip
There’s no question that Patagonia is one of the premier freshwater fly fishing destinations in the world – a dynamic, one-of-a-kind region in South America that is home to dozens of world-class lodges, experienced and professional guides, and ...
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Episode 51
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Episode 50 - WADE FELLIN & GUY ALSENTZER – Disappearing Wild Trout Populations in Southwest Montana: What the Hell is Going on in Big Sky Country?
In the spring of 2023, Montana’s media started to highlight the fact that wild trout populations in Montana’s Jefferson Basin – an area that includes the world-famous Big Hole, Ruby, Beaverhead and Jefferson Rivers – were in severe distress. Le...
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