Anchored Podcast Ep. 279: Clark “Cheech” Pierce on Innovation and Fly Fish Food

Anchored Podcast Ep. 279: Clark “Cheech” Pierce on Innovation and Fly Fish Food

From Anchored with April Vokey by April Vokey

November 24, 2025 · 1h 8m · Season 11 · Episode 22

About this episode

In this episode, April Vokey interviews Clark “Cheech” Pierce about innovation in fly tying and his contributions to the industry.

Clark “Cheech” Pierce is a fly tyer, educator, and co-founder of Fly Fish Food, one of the most influential fly-tying brands in the industry. Known for his creative patterns, clear instruction, and trademark sense of humour, Cheech has helped modernize fly tying for a new generation of anglers. His YouTube tutorials, product designs, and hands-on teaching have made him a go-to resource for tiers looking to sharpen their skills or explore innovative materials. In this episode of Anchored, we talk shop on materials, innovation, and the state of fly tying today, but we also get a glimpse into Cheech’s humour, hustle, and the passion that fuels everything he does. Looking to go deeper with your learning? Come see what we’ve been working on at AnchoredOutdoors.com. We’ve built a library of 30 in-depth, sequentially organized Masterclasses taught by past guests of this podcast — and we’ve watched over 1,000 members grow their confidence and skills on the water. Want to check it out for free? No money down, no strings attached. Just head to anchoredoutdoors.com/premium-insiders/ Anchored listeners can get 10% off their first order with Skwala by using the code “anchored10” at check out…

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