Bibios, Heather Flies, Hawthorn Flies, Blossom Flies, Love Bugs - you name it.   An interesting critter that .. for some reason seems more popular in Europe rather than the US.  Whazzup with that? 

Bibios, Heather Flies, Hawthorn Flies, Blossom Flies, Love Bugs - you name it.   An interesting critter that .. for some reason seems more popular in Europe rather than the US.  Whazzup with that?

Episode 50: Bibios

Hey all - all about Quill Gordons and Theodore Gordon.  Hope you enjoy it! 

Hey all - all about Quill Gordons and Theodore Gordon.  Hope you enjoy it!

Episode 49? Quill Gordon

Hey Folks, I'm back!  And here with an episode mostly about moths.  Yep. Moths as they relate to fly fishing.   Check it out, I think you will be surprised.   

Hey Folks, I'm back!  And here with an episode mostly about moths.  Yep. Moths as they relate to fly fishing.   Check it out, I think you will be surprised.

Episode 47: Butterflies and Moths

Hi folks!  Sorry for the delay, but we're back in the saddle with an episode about Blue Winged Olives ... which are kind of complicated and confusing - but I make it 100% clear.   I think.  I hope.  

Hi folks!  Sorry for the delay, but we're back in the saddle with an episode about Blue Winged Olives ... which are kind of complicated and confusing - but I make it 100% clear.   I think.  I hope.

Episode 46: Blue Winged Olives

Hey folks - yep - worms.  Surprisingly interesting and entertaining even if the patterns are pretty mundane.   That said, don't forget to check out the blog to see the patterns I've posted.  

Hey folks - yep - worms.  Surprisingly interesting and entertaining even if the patterns are pretty mundane.   That said, don't forget to check out the blog to see the patterns I've posted.

Episode 45:  Garden Hackle and San Juan Worms

Today we'll talk about cicadas and leafhoppers - plus we'll have a bonus interview with Charles Card - a guide on Utah's Green River - talking about the fun cicada "hatch" on that river.  To learn more about Charles and book him for a trip, you can reach him at Spinnerfall Guide Service:  www.spinnerfall.com

Today we'll talk about cicadas and leafhoppers - plus we'll have a bonus interview with Charles Card - a guide on Utah's Green River - talking about the fun cicada "hatch" on that river.  To learn more about Charles and book him for a trip, you can reach him at Spinnerfall Guide Service:  <a href="http://www.spinnerfall.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.spinnerfall.com</a>

Episode 44: Cicadas and Leafhoppers: Plus bonus interview

An episode all about the Zebra Caddis - aka the Alderfly.  Of course with historical diversions along the way.  

An episode all about the Zebra Caddis - aka the Alderfly.  Of course with historical diversions along the way.

Episode 43: Zebra Caddis

How insects breathe underwater ... and more importantly, how we can imitate that.  Which I have to admit, I got a little carried away with.  This is probably my geekiest episode.  So if you want to get to the fly fishing part - jump to about minute 30.  

How insects breathe underwater ... and more importantly, how we can imitate that.  Which I have to admit, I got a little carried away with.  This is probably my geekiest episode.  So if you want to get to the fly fishing part - jump to about minute 30.

Episode 42: Breathing Underwater

Everything you could have possibly wanted to know about crayfish.  Maybe.   As well as the mysterious story around Selene's Sure Bet. 

Everything you could have possibly wanted to know about crayfish.  Maybe.   As well as the mysterious story around Selene's Sure Bet.

Episode 40: Crayfish

For the purposes of this podcast, the critters I'm talking about are the tiger striped nymphs that fall in the stonefly families Perlidae and Perlodidae.  Enjoy!

For the purposes of this podcast, the critters I'm talking about are the tiger striped nymphs that fall in the stonefly families Perlidae and Perlodidae.  Enjoy!

Episode 39: Golden Stones

Explore the wonderful world of the critters fish eat.  Both insects and others, we learn how they live and survive and pick up fly fishing tips in the process.

Wealth of information.  Enjoyable, relaxing, expert.

Winning Podcast

Lots of great info for the curious fisherman.  Keep &#39;em coming!

Great Podcast

Angler's Entomology Podcast

Yes, this is the "amphi-podcast".   Amphipods are a super important trout food - often being found year round - but they are also interesting in their diversity.  We'll even talk about mind control in this episode!  

Yes, this is the "amphi-podcast".   Amphipods are a super important trout food - often being found year round - but they are also interesting in their diversity.  We'll even talk about mind control in this episode!

Episode 31 - Amphipods or Scuds

I will start releasing these on an about monthly schedule.  So, this month we are talking about order Plecoptera, the stoneflies.  A relatively primitive group of insects, whose metamorphosis, behavior and lifestyle make them important insects for fly fishing.  We'll talk about white nymphs, behavioral drift and even the evolution of insect flight.  

I will start releasing these on an about monthly schedule.  So, this month we are talking about order Plecoptera, the stoneflies.  A relatively primitive group of insects, whose metamorphosis, behavior and lifestyle make them important insects for fly fishing.  We'll talk about white nymphs, behavioral drift and even the evolution of insect flight.

Episode 3: Stoneflies

Welcome to Episode 37 - where we'll be talking about those things that are large enough to see, but to small to really see what they are.  things like water mites, daphnia, copepods and ostracods.   They may not be too important for actual fly fishing, but they are super important in terms of the food chain.   So - sit back, enjoy, and I hope you learn something new! 

Welcome to Episode 37 - where we'll be talking about those things that are large enough to see, but to small to really see what they are.  things like water mites, daphnia, copepods and ostracods.   They may not be too important for actual fly fishing, but they are super important in terms of the food chain.   So - sit back, enjoy, and I hope you learn something new!

Episode 37: Teeny Tiny Things

Hi folks - this is the first of a two parter on caddisflies. Today we'll talk about the group and their life history in general.  We'll also talk about imitating the group in a simple way - and next episode we'll talk about the different families and imitating them in gory detail!  I hope you enjoy...

Hi folks - this is the first of a two parter on caddisflies. Today we'll talk about the group and their life history in general.  We'll also talk about imitating the group in a simple way - and next episode we'll talk about the different families and imitating them in gory detail!  I hope you enjoy...

Episode 19: Caddisflies

Yep - an episode about Drift - that phenomenon where insects drift in the current and that we intentionally and unintentionally imitate.  There is a surprising amount of why/when/how that is out there.  Plus plenty that we don't know.  I hope you enjoy.

Yep - an episode about Drift - that phenomenon where insects drift in the current and that we intentionally and unintentionally imitate.  There is a surprising amount of why/when/how that is out there.  Plus plenty that we don't know.  I hope you enjoy.

Drift

Grasshoppers, Katydids and Crickets - can't beat 'em.  We'll talk about imitations, as well as they importance in human culture and economics.  I think you'll be amazed at all the diversity.  And, we'll talk about why, at least my guess, as to why hoppers we fish with have red butts.  

Grasshoppers, Katydids and Crickets - can't beat 'em.  We'll talk about imitations, as well as they importance in human culture and economics.  I think you'll be amazed at all the diversity.  And, we'll talk about why, at least my guess, as to why hoppers we fish with have red butts.

Episode 23: Hoppers

Happy New Year!  All about beetles - terrestrial and aquatic ones.   Lots of patterns on the blog this episode, so check it out at http://anglersentomology.libsyn.com/

Happy New Year!  All about beetles - terrestrial and aquatic ones.   Lots of patterns on the blog this episode, so check it out at <a href="http://anglersentomology.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://anglersentomology.libsyn.com/</a>

Episode 29: Beetles

Hi Folks - an episode about various caddis families.  Be sure to check out the blog post for this episode too - there are some of my favorite patterns as well as pics of some of these guys.  http://anglersentomology.libsyn.com/

Hi Folks - an episode about various caddis families.  Be sure to check out the blog post for this episode too - there are some of my favorite patterns as well as pics of some of these guys.  <a href="http://anglersentomology.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://anglersentomology.libsyn.com/</a>

Episode 21: Caddisfly Families

Finally! We get to the mayflies!  In this overview we'll talk about their life history, interesting trivia and the categories that we will use to organize further discussions about the mayflies.  Enjoy.

Finally! We get to the mayflies!  In this overview we'll talk about their life history, interesting trivia and the categories that we will use to organize further discussions about the mayflies.  Enjoy.

Episode 6: Mayflies

Carolus Linnaeus

No, not some obscure mayfly species, but the inventor of the Binomial System of Nomenclature - the language we all use to communicate about all this wonderful diversity.  Ever feel confused about all these latin names?  Well, this podcast will clear all that up.  Honest.

No, not some obscure mayfly species, but the inventor of the Binomial System of Nomenclature - the language we all use to communicate about all this wonderful diversity.  Ever feel confused about all these latin names?  Well, this podcast will clear all that up.  Honest.

Episode 4: Carolus Linnaeus

Color

Yep, a whole episode just about color.  This may be the most interesting episode I've recorded - we'll talk about how color is produced, how we (and fish) perceive it, and how insects use it.  I've added pics to the blog post - that will show examples of what I'm talking about:  http://anglersentomology.libsyn.com/

Yep, a whole episode just about color.  This may be the most interesting episode I've recorded - we'll talk about how color is produced, how we (and fish) perceive it, and how insects use it.  I've added pics to the blog post - that will show examples of what I'm talking about:  <a href="http://anglersentomology.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://anglersentomology.libsyn.com/</a>

Episode 14: Color

Probably not your first topic of interest as you're driving to your 4th of July picnic, but they really are interesting.  And fish like 'em.  The fact that they suck your blood?  Well, we all gotta make a living somehow, don't we? 

Probably not your first topic of interest as you're driving to your 4th of July picnic, but they really are interesting.  And fish like 'em.  The fact that they suck your blood?  Well, we all gotta make a living somehow, don't we?

Episode 24: Leeches

In this episode we'll talk about strategies for identifying the critters you find while you are out.   While focusing on insects, the strategies are the same no matter what you are looking at.   I mention several websites that are useful in the podcast - which are: www,bugguide.net; www.flyfishingentomology.com,  and www.troutnut.com.  You can find these links and other useful links on the Angler's Entomology Podcast Website  where there is a blog discussing this episode.  Also, here is the link to the Western Maine Fly Fishing Expo that I mentioned.   I hope you enjoy the episode.

In this episode we'll talk about strategies for identifying the critters you find while you are out.   While focusing on insects, the strategies are the same no matter what you are looking at.   I mention several websites that are useful in the podcast - which are: <a href="http://www.bugguide.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www,bugguide.net</a>; <a href="http://www.flyfishingentomology.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.flyfishingentomology.com, </a> and <a href="http://www.troutnut.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.troutnut.com</a>.  You can find these links and other useful links on the <a href="http://anglersentomology.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Angler's Entomology Podcast Website </a> where there is a blog discussing this episode.  Also, here is the link to the <a href="http://www.mollyockettu.org/fly-fishing-expo.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Western Maine Fly Fishing Expo</a> that I mentioned.   I hope you enjoy the episode.

Episode 8: Insect ID

Here you go folks - all about ants.   All the fascinating diversity and complexity that we boil down to two bumps on a hook.  Hope you enjoy and don't forget to check out the blog: http://anglersentomology.libsyn.com/

Here you go folks - all about ants.   All the fascinating diversity and complexity that we boil down to two bumps on a hook.  Hope you enjoy and don't forget to check out the blog: <a href="http://anglersentomology.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://anglersentomology.libsyn.com/</a>

Episode 15: Ants

Hi folks - here is an episode all about Isonychia bicolor - which goes by a dozen or so other names.  Besides the confusing naming situation, we'll talk about it's bizarre habits, imitations and it's dubious connection to the Leadwing Coachman fly.  

Hi folks - here is an episode all about Isonychia bicolor - which goes by a dozen or so other names.  Besides the confusing naming situation, we'll talk about it's bizarre habits, imitations and it's dubious connection to the Leadwing Coachman fly.

Episode 27: Leadwing Coachman Mayfly

Today we will discuss the Fishflies, Alderflies and Dobsonflies - who make up the order Megaloptera.  They may not be the most important group for fishing overall, but at certain times and locations you may very well come across trout eating them.   And they are fascinating - I mean really, what's up with those whacko dobsonfly jaws?

Today we will discuss the Fishflies, Alderflies and Dobsonflies - who make up the order Megaloptera.  They may not be the most important group for fishing overall, but at certain times and locations you may very well come across trout eating them.   And they are fascinating - I mean really, what's up with those whacko dobsonfly jaws?

Episode 5: Megaloptera

Today's episode will cover the damselflies. This will act as part 2 for episode 2, where we talked about the close cousin of damselflies, the dragonflies. .   While there will be a little review from Episode 2, we'll also cover their cool mating strategies, courtship, and most importantly, the tricks and tools for imitating them.  

Today's episode will cover the damselflies. This will act as part 2 for episode 2, where we talked about the close cousin of damselflies, the dragonflies. .   While there will be a little review from Episode 2, we'll also cover their cool mating strategies, courtship, and most importantly, the tricks and tools for imitating them.

Episode 17: the Damselflies

Tie flies?  Then you ought to be worried about dermestid beetles and clothes moths.  This episode will discuss these guys, how to control them, and the pros and cons of the various solutions.  We'll even do a diversion into how poisons work and 'natural' solutions.  I hope you enjoy the program.  

Tie flies?  Then you ought to be worried about dermestid beetles and clothes moths.  This episode will discuss these guys, how to control them, and the pros and cons of the various solutions.  We'll even do a diversion into how poisons work and 'natural' solutions.  I hope you enjoy the program.

Episode 20: Fly tying pests

Today we will explore the group of mayflies whose nymphs burrow - at least most of them do.  This includes some of the largest most showy (and exciting from a fly fishing perspective) mayflies - such as Hex's and the Green Drake.   As promised in the episode, here is a link to my wife's pattern, the Hexamongous - http://www.flyfishinginnh.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4222 Here is the pattern too, in case the link gets broken: Hook: Daiichi 1270 Size#8 Thread: Brown Tail: Wood Duck Flank Body: Cream Rabbit Dubbing Rib: Light Cream Floss Back: Turkey Tail Fibers Wing: Wood Duck (Tied in as a loop wing) Legs/Throat: small dark under feather from wood duck - often attached to base of wood duck flank feathers (or mottled brown hen as modified in the post).

Today we will explore the group of mayflies whose nymphs burrow - at least most of them do.  This includes some of the largest most showy (and exciting from a fly fishing perspective) mayflies - such as Hex's and the Green Drake.   As promised in the episode, here is a link to my wife's pattern, the Hexamongous - <a href="http://www.flyfishinginnh.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4222" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.flyfishinginnh.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4222</a> Here is the pattern too, in case the link gets broken: Hook: Daiichi 1270 Size#8 Thread: Brown Tail: Wood Duck Flank Body: Cream Rabbit Dubbing Rib: Light Cream Floss Back: Turkey Tail Fibers Wing: Wood Duck (Tied in as a loop wing) Legs/Throat: small dark under feather from wood duck - often attached to base of wood duck flank feathers (or mottled brown hen as modified in the post).

Episode 7: Burrowing Mayflies

The best podcast episodes of anyone with an interesting story. With famous guests like Obama, LeBron James, Drake, Oprah Winfrey, Richard Branson, Michelle Obama, Serena Williams, to anyone who has a unique and interesting story to tell. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

Best Episodes: Personal Stories & Great Interviews

The best podcast episodes on non-current politics. Covering topics such as universal basic income, democracy, poverty & justice and more. For anyone interested in learning more about politics that affect that world, not just now, but in the longer term. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!