About this episode

April Vokey interviews Jonathan Antunez about the artistry and history of fixed-line fly fishing techniques.

In this episode, I’m joined by Jonathan Antunez — a fly tyer, educator, and angler known for his deep knowledge of fixed-line fly fishing techniques, from Tenkara to Euro nymphing and beyond. What started as a trip to Yellowstone quickly turned into an obsession with the artistry, history, and mechanics behind fly fishing, eventually leading Jonathan down a path of studying centuries-old techniques and adapting them to modern waters. We talk about the origins of fixed-line fishing, the forgotten traditions that shaped modern fly fishing, how subtle fly movement can change everything, and why Jonathan believes many anglers have lost touch with the deeper connection between rod, line, and fly. This one gets technical, historical, and surprisingly philosophical — and I think you’re going to enjoy it. 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…

People in this episode

Host: April Vokey

Guest: Jonathan Antunez

Topics covered

• fly fishing
• fixed-line techniques
• Tenkara
• Euro nymphing
• angling history
• fishing traditions
• philosophy of fishing

Keywords

• fly tying
• angling techniques
• fishing history
• subtle fly movement
• modern fishing
• fishing connection
• Tenkara techniques

Sponsors

Skwala

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: AnchoredOutdoors.com, skwalafishing.com

Places: Yellowstone

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