EP 214 Jani Himanko of Finland, Fly Fishing Huge Brown Trout at Kellankoski Lodge
From So Fly Fishing by The So Fly Crew
May 1, 2026 · 1h 34m · Episode 216
About this episode
Jani Himanko discusses fly fishing for brown trout at Kellankoski Lodge in Finland.
Jani Himanko joins us from Jyväskylä, Finland - he brings more than two decades of experience in fishing tourism and the tackle industry. He’s the co-owner of Kellankoski Lodge and has been a professional fishing guide since 2001, most at home wading rapids in search of trout and grayling. We chat to Jani about the fly fishing opportunities in Finland, and the incredible brown trout fishing at Kellankoski. Thanks so much for coming on the show, Jani! Check out Kellankoski Lodge! HOW TO HELP SO FLY: Please go leave us a review on APPLE PODCASTS. It really helps our show get out there, which means we get to make MORE episodes. Thank you to our sponsors: Drift Outfitters Redington Chums Costa Muskoka Brewery Hooké Podcast Intro Theme Song Music: “Favela Beat“ by Birocratic (www.birocratic.com) The song used in our podcast was licensed via Birocratic License v05.2016. For info on how you can use this music in your project, check out http://www.birocratic.com/license-app. To download Birocratic’s 60+ song discography, visit http:// birocratic.bandcamp.com. Thanks to all our listeners.
People in this episode
Host: The So Fly Crew
Guest: Jani Himanko
Topics covered
- fly fishing
- brown trout
- fishing tourism
- Finland
- Kellankoski Lodge
- professional fishing guide
Keywords
- fly fishing
- brown trout
- Kellankoski Lodge
- fishing guide
- Finland
- fishing tourism
Sponsors
Drift Outfitters, Redington, Chums, Costa, Muskoka Brewery
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Kellankoski Lodge, Hooké Podcast
Books & works: Favela Beat
Places: Jyväskylä, Finland
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