The Newb & The Knower Podcast

Phil Rowley joins us to break down stillwater fishing for the river angler. We talk about how to find fish, choose flies, and start understanding lakes in a way that feels familiar if you come from moving water. Lance is back in town, Pab is back in town, the whole crew is together, and as always, we wander into a few solid tangents along the way.

Same fishy guys...NEW listener questions answered! This time we talk stillwater fishing, what to do on new water, fly fishing ethics and much much more!

In a world of fire and ice, only one thing can satiate the human spirit..... GEARRRR! In Part 2, we're getting tactical—talking rods, reels, lines, and all the tools to catch fish. We dig into what's new, what's stood the test of time, and the gear that keeps us hooked every season.

You've got a few years under your wading belt — you're comfortable on the river, catching fish, and feeling good. But deep down, you know you've hit that dreaded plateau. It happens to everyone… and it's fixable. In this episode, we break down how to BUST through that ceiling and level up your fly fishing game.

This episode is part of the NATK Journal Series, which highlights skills learned and observations made during fly fishing travels. In this installment, we revisit the trials and tribulations of fishing in and around Xcalak, Mexico—a location nestled against the world's second-largest barrier reef. We explore the challenges of targeting multiple species, including bonefish, tarpon, and permit, and discuss the various techniques required to fish this diverse region. The episode covers everything from travel tips to the reasons why you might want to visit this enchanted jungle area to elevate your fly fishing skills.

Join us as we discuss what it means to be a well-rounded angler! Better yet, see how you stack up! We cover what a well-rounded fly anger should have in their skill set including fishing techniques both upstream and downstream, casting, wading safety, communication, time on the water, line management, positioning, gear knowledge, troubleshooting and more!

In Part 2 of this Competitive Angling Series, we cover strategy & technique with Devin Olsen, Pat Weiss and Mr. Lance Egan. Come along and get in the heads of these anglers, see how they push the very limits of our sport in order to compete against the very best anglers across the globe. Lots of fishy stuff in here.

In this episode, we delve into the philosophy of fly fishing - from understanding why we fish to examining our mindset when we do. We discuss the duality of man vs. fish, the different types of fly fishers, and the importance of using mindset as a tool to lead to more success on the water. We also pose metaphysical questions about the nature of fishing and the deeper significance of fly fishing and what it reveals about us.

Lance and Pablo return in the first episode of Season 3! This episode delves into winter fishing: when, where, and how to succeed during the cold months from November to March. Join us as Lance shares some useful hacks, fishing secretsm and tips that could enhance your skills and make your next winter jam sesh a success!

We asked our listeners to send in their deepest fly fishing questions and concerns. They came through. This is 2 part in the series where we answer those questions and also use them to prompt further discussions on topics ranging from general, technique, competition angling, euro-nymphing, etiquette and more! Hope you enjoy!!

Learn before you buy! In this episode we chat with one of the modern legends of rod building, Joe Goodspeed. The discussion meanders through the ins-and-outs of rod construction, the history and trajectory of euro nymphing rods, and even what to look out for when selecting a rod. This episode is just stacked with information, and gives you a nice window seat into modern fly rod construction...something that we as anglers seem to know very little about.

Lakes, ponds, reservoirs...aka STILLWATER! These underultilized and underrated fisheries are often over looked by fly fishers who generally prefer fishing rivers or streams and tend to hyper focus on targeting trout. In part 1 of this 2 part series, we make a compelling case for stillwater fishing whether it be for trout or warm water species. Either way it's a LOT of fun and should be approached by fly anglers more regularly! Tune in as we break it down for you, gear, boats, flies, spools, lines, dad jokes...yea all that stuff.

Big is not always better! Small stream fishing can be your ticket to ultimate seclusion and a truly unique fishing experience all together. Better yet, chances are, you have one near by. In this episode we break down the tactics, gear, places, and pain points of angling on smaller streams. It's a beast of it's own, albiet tiny!