Anchored Podcast Ep. 193: Heather Hodson of United Women on the Fly
Release Date: 12/06/2021
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Anchored with April Vokey
, born Michael Shanahan, didn’t find guiding… guiding found him. Mickey spends his days guiding in Australia’s Snowy Mountains. In this episode of , we discuss brown trout, using UV in flies, anxiety, building a raft and more. This episode of Anchored is brought to you by Great Fishing Adventures of Australia. The diversity of Australia’s fishing experiences is as vast as the country itself. Great Fishing Adventures of Australia is the catch of Australia’s best fishing operators that have come together to collectively raise the profile of Australia as a world class fishing...
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Anchored Podcast Ep. 196: Ryan Heitz, Behind the Fly Shop Counter
Anchored with April Vokey
Ryan Heitz has worked at Michael and Young Fly Shop for over twenty years. For me, Ryan was the shop guy I looked up to when I first started fly fishing. He was—and is—an incredibly knowledgable angler who rarely boasts about his accomplishments, yet offers an open ear to those looking to share their enthusiasm and stories.
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Anchored Podcast Ep. 195: Skip Morris on the "Fly Tying Dream"
Anchored with April Vokey
orris is the author of over twenty fly-fishing books and hundreds of fly-fishing articles. He’s been a well-known personality in the fly-fishing industry long before my time, and I was genuinely excited to get to know him better. In this episode of Anchored, Skip shares his journey as a professional fly tier.
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Anchored Podcast Ep. 194: Dr. Max Holmes, Science on the Fly
Anchored with April Vokey
Dr. Max Holmes is Acting President and Executive Director at the Woodwell Climate Research Center. He studies rivers around the world, leading the Arctic Great Rivers Observatory, the Global Rivers Observatory, and the Cape Cod Rivers Observatory. Max is a life-long angler who’s thrilled to be bringing his scientific and fly- fishing passions together with Science on the Fly. In this episode of Anchored, we sit down to discuss the organization and all of the fantastic work that it’s doing.
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Anchored Podcast Ep. 193: Heather Hodson of United Women on the Fly
Anchored with April Vokey
You may know this week's guest as @NorthWestFlyGirl or you may even be a part of her Facebook group, United Women on the Fly, but you may not know Heather Hodson.
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Anchored Podcast Ep. 192: Carl and Kathryn Martens, Failing Forward with Aventuron
Anchored with April Vokey
Carl and Kathryn Martens own Aventuron, a grassroots, family-owned business in Sheboygan, Wisconsin that was built on belief and sheer determination. In this episode of Anchored, they share their story about making the dive into retail, how they manage the pressures of the big-box stores, and how things aren’t always as they appear.
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Anchored Podcast Ep. 191: Gill Steele, Born This Way
Anchored with April Vokey
Gill Steele was born to fish. The daughter of respected angler and shop owner, Dave Steele, she grew up in the fishing industry where she continues to flourish to this day. Gill is an avid angler, conservationist and community leader who faces challenges head on. We discuss the realities of growing up in a fishing family, psychology, and how the future looks for industry people who want to make a difference.
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Anchored Podcast Ep. 190: Tom Morgan Rodsmiths, Matt Barber and Joel Doub
Anchored with April Vokey
Tom Morgan Rodsmiths evolved from a dream of Tom's while owning the R. L. Winston Rod Company from 1973 to 1991. Sadly, Tom passed away in 2017 of pneumonia. While he is no longer with us, his legacy in rod design will continue to touch anglers for generations to come thanks to Matt Barber and Joel Doub, who bought the company before Tom’s passing.
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Anchored Podcast Ep. 189: Jeff Hickman and David Moskowitz on the Current State of Columbia River Steelhead
Anchored with April Vokey
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Anchored Podcast Ep. 188: Phil Rowley on Chironomids, Stillwater Fishing and Going Pro
Anchored with April Vokey
Phil Rowley is a stillwater icon. Author, presenter, fly tier and instructor, Phil has shared his knowledge and paved the road for countless anglers. I was excited to finally have him on the show to learn more about his introduction to the fly fishing industry. In this episode of Anchored, we discuss chironomids, triploids, feeling boxed in, and how went from working in an insurance office to working full-time in the fishing industry.
info_outlineYou may know this week's guest as @NorthWestFlyGirl or you may even be a part of her Facebook group, United Women on the Fly, but you may not know Heather Hodson.
In this episode of Anchored, Heather and I talk about her start in fly fishing, her passion for education, and her thoughts on inclusion in fly fishing and online communities. You’ll be inspired by Heather’s love of learning and desire to grow and change, so don’t miss out on Heather’s story. Press play to listen.