Fish Untamed
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About
A wide-ranging fishing show covering everything from fishing tips to stories, and conservation news to ethics. Mostly focusing on fly fishing but occasionally delving into other types of fishing as well, host Katie Kusold talks to a variety of guests with different skill sets and areas of expertise.
Episodes
- Ep 179: Beavers, Trout, and Beaver Pond Fishing, with Ben Goldfarb
In this episode of Fish Untamed, environmental journalist and author Ben Goldfarb, known for his book "Eager," shares insights on beavers, their ecological role, and their positive effects on trout and other fish populations. The discussio…
- Ep 178: Spearing in Wisconsin and Decoy Carving, with Ryan Ebert
In this episode of Fish Untamed, host Ryan Ebert discusses darkhouse spearing for various species, the art of decoy carving, ice safety, and the current state of spearing in Wisconsin. Ebert is an artist and decoy carver from Wisconsin.
- Ep 177: Steelheading and Public Lands, with Zack Williams
In this episode of Fish Untamed, Zack Williams, associated with Swing the Fly and Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, talks about steelheading and the challenges facing public lands.
- Ep 176: Ultralight Float Tubing, with Phil Hayes
Phil Hayes, founder of Wilderness Lite LLC, shares insights on his ultralight float tubes, covering their design, durability, and advantages for accessing hard-to-reach fishing locations, particularly in alpine lakes.
- Ep 175: E-scouting and TroutRoutes, with Erik Johnsen
Erik Johnsen discusses his experience with TroutRoutes, an app by onX Maps. He explains how to use its features for finding fishing locations, where the data originates, and how to utilize the app throughout the year.
- Ep 174: Fly Fishing Across the Lower 48, with Ryan Burch
In this episode of Fish Untamed, Ryan Burch details his cross-country project, Tales of the 48, aiming to fish in all lower 48 states. He shares insights into the project's conception, planning, ongoing experiences, notable catches, and th…
- Ep 173: Fishing Interior Alaska, with Oliver Ancans
In this episode of Fish Untamed, Oliver Ancans shares insights on fishing in interior Alaska, covering seasonality, accessing spots via the road system and bush planes, rod selection, and the importance of preserving wild areas.
- Ep 172: Fly Fishing the Tongass, with Kevin Main
Kevin Main, co-owner of Tongass on the Fly, discusses fly fishing in Tongass National Forest, Alaska. Topics include species, seasonality, techniques, travel to Petersburg, DIY opportunities, the Anadromous Waters Catalog, and the signific…
- Ep 171: Looking Back at 2025 and Looking Ahead at 2026, with Mel Moss
In the annual New Year episode of Fish Untamed, host Mel Moss and a friend reflect on the past year's fishing goals, accomplishments, and memorable trips, while also looking ahead to the upcoming year.
- Ep 170: Backcountry Research, with Zig Peacock
Zig Peacock, President of Weber Basin Anglers, discusses his backcountry research methods for finding new fishing spots. He shares the books, apps, and online resources he utilizes for his research.
- Ep 169: Backcountry Gear Updates, Surf Fishing, and Fishing Everyday, with Patrick Bauman
Patrick Bauman, owner of Colter Backcountry, discusses updates to his fly fishing gear and his goal to fish every day for a year. He also shares his experience learning to fish the surf in Southern California.
- Ep 168: Fly Fishing in the High Uinta Wilderness, with Shawn Larson
Shawn Larson discusses his recent fly fishing trip to an alpine basin in the High Uinta Wilderness, covering the planning, terrain, species, and gear involved. He also shares resources used for gaining knowledge about the area.
- Ep 167: A Trip to Fish the Thorofare, with Palmer Henson
Palmer Henson joins Fish Untamed to detail a horse-packing expedition to the Thorofare, a remote region in Wyoming. The discussion covers the trip's inspiration, planning, fishing for large cutthroat trout, and aspects of camp life.
- Ep 166: Native Fish and Biodiversity, with Matthew Dickerson
In episode 166 of Fish Untamed, Matthew Dickerson shares his passion for native fish and biodiversity, focusing on the Salvelinus genus. The discussion includes his experiences as an artist-in-residence and the effects of introduced lake t…
- Ep 165: Fishing for Golden Trout, with Frank Burr
This episode of Fish Untamed features Frank Burr, also known as the Golden Trout Dude, a guide specializing in golden trout in California's high Sierras. The discussion covers his methods using tenkara and western techniques, locating gold…
- Ep 164: Fishing the Wind River Area, with Jeramie Prine
In this episode of Fish Untamed, Jeramie Prine, owner of Dunoir Fishing Adventures, shares insights on fishing the Wind River area near Dubois, WY. Topics include seasons, hatches, species, water types, and essential information on grizzly…
- Ep 163: Fishing near Colorado Springs, with Kaitlin Boyer
Kaitlin Boyer, a guide at Angler’s Covey and instructor at Colorado Mountain College, shares insights on fishing near Colorado Springs, including challenging rivers like the South Platte. The discussion covers her preferences for time on t…
- Ep 162: Improving Your Fishing Writing and Fishing in Washington, with Erin Spaulding
In this episode of Fish Untamed, Erin Spaulding shares her experiences fishing in Washington's alpine and Puget Sound. She also offers advice on improving fishing writing and discusses managing a hyper-focus on the activity.
- Ep 161: Native Fish, Setting Goals, and Filming Fishing Trips, with Payton Skidmore
This episode features Payton Skidmore, a native fish enthusiast and creator of the Skiddy Fishing Youtube channel. Topics include tenkara, filming fishing trips, the appeal of native fish, goal setting, and Skidmore's participation in the…
- Ep 160: Lahontan Cutthroat Trout, with Nick Buckmaster
Nick Buckmaster, a fisheries supervisor, joins Fish Untamed to discuss Lahontan cutthroat trout, including their evolution, different forms, and how to fish for them. The conversation also touches on his role and other desert species such…
- Ep 159: The History of Fly Fishing, with Jim Schottenham
In this episode of Fish Untamed, host Jim Schottenham, curator at the American Museum of Fly Fishing, discusses the history of fly fishing. Topics include the sport's origins, influential figures, historical artifacts, rod and reel evoluti…
- Ep 158: Your Brain on Nature, with Amy McDonnell
Neuroscientist Amy McDonnell joins Fish Untamed to discuss her research on the effects of time in nature on the brain. The conversation covers varying durations spent outdoors, self-reported benefits, and whether direct nature interaction…
- Ep 157: Conservation Communication and Adjusting Expectations Outdoors, with Ashley Peters
Ashley Peters, an angler and conservation communicator, shares insights on effective communication strategies for conservation, managing the emotional toll of such work, and adapting outdoor activities after a chronic illness diagnosis.
- Ep 156: Hunting Muskies and Swinging for Steelhead, with Rick Kustich
In this episode of Fish Untamed, Rick Kustich, Great Lakes Editor for Swing the Fly, shares insights on hunting muskies and fishing for steelhead in New York. The discussion covers regional comparisons, adapting to challenging fishing cond…
- Ep 155: The Aging Backpacker, with Shawn Larson
In episode 155 of Fish Untamed, Shawn Larson joins the show to discuss the experience of aging as a backpacker. The conversation covers changes observed with age, considerations for gear, managing injuries and recovery, and preparation for…
- Ep 154: Fishing the Spring Runoff, with Danny Frank
In this episode of Fish Untamed, Danny Frank, owner of Colorado Trout Hunters, shares insights on fishing during the spring runoff in Colorado. The discussion covers the timing of the runoff, daily fluctuations, differences between freesto…
- Ep 153: Fishing Every Day for a Year, with Steve Veals
Steve Veals discusses his year-long fishing challenge, covering how the idea started, the specific rules he followed, and the surprises and challenges he faced during the 365 days of fishing. He also touches on his life after completing th…
- Ep 152: Fishing Every Lake in the Indian Peaks Wilderness, with Janet George
In this episode of Fish Untamed, Janet George, a retired wildlife biologist, shares her experience fishing every lake in the Indian Peaks Wilderness. She discusses the origins of her goals, her journey, and what she plans to do next.
- Ep 151: Fishing the Deschutes, Guiding in Alaska, and Avoiding Burnout, with Mia Sheppard
Mia Sheppard, owner/guide at Little Creek Outfitters and Juniper River Adventures, shares insights on fishing the Deschutes River, her new program in Alaska, and avoiding burnout in the guiding and fishing industry. The conversation also t…
- Ep 150: Adventuring Around the West for Personal Fish Projects, with Kurt Finlayson
In this episode of Fish Untamed, Kurt Finlayson, an avid angler and former member of Fly Fishing Team USA, shares his journey from competitive fishing to focusing on personal projects. He details his goal-setting for various species and di…
- Ep 149: Catching Up with Jen Ripple
Jen Ripple discusses her move from DUN Magazine to DUN Outdoors, a women's outdoor media platform, and her new position with Hardy and Greys. She also touches on upcoming fishing excursions for Guadalupe bass and New Zealand trout.
- Ep 148: Fly Rod Design and Choosing the Right Rod, with Howard Croston
Howard Croston, a designer for Hardy and Greys and England World Team Captain, discusses competition fly fishing, his daily work as a rod designer, and provides guidance on selecting a fly rod, covering material, length, and action.
- Ep 147: Fishing in Brazil, Tarpon Tournaments, and Metalworking, with Amanda Willshire
Amanda Willshire, a metal artist and guide, shares her experiences with tarpon fishing tournaments in Florida and recent fishing trips in Brazil. The discussion covers her metal fish art and adventures in South America.
- Ep 146: Fishing the San Juan, with James Garrettson
James Garrettson, owner of About Trout, shares insights on fishing the San Juan River in New Mexico. The discussion covers different river sections, seasonal aspects, prevalent fly choices, fish species, and the advantages and disadvantage…
- Ep 145: 2024 Recap, 2025 Goals, and Fishing with Young Kids, with Mel Moss
Mel Moss discusses her 2024 fishing goals and upcoming plans for fishing with a toddler. The host reviews his 2024 goals and sets new objectives for 2025.
- Ep 144: Fishing the Cicada Hatch, with Dave Zielinski
This episode features Dave Zielinski, author of 'Cicada Madness', discussing fly fishing during cicada hatches. Topics include cicada life histories, types of cicadas, planning trips around emergences, locating bugs, and effective fishing…
- Ep 143: Fly Fishing Rocky Mountain National Park, with Joe Croteau
In this episode of Fish Untamed, host and guest Joe Croteau discuss fly fishing in Rocky Mountain National Park. Croteau, an experienced angler and author of "Fly Fishing and Guiding in Rocky Mountain National Park," covers topics includin…
- Ep 142: Outdoor Media and Getting More People Involved, with Terry Wickstrom
In episode 142 of Fish Untamed, host Terry Wickstrom shares his extensive experience in outdoor media, covering topics like ice fishing in Colorado, the evolution of outdoor media, and strategies for involving young people in outdoor activ…
- Ep 141: Completing the Western Native Trout Challenge and the Utah Cutt Slam, with Michael Broome
Michael Broome returns to Fish Untamed to discuss his success in completing the Utah Cutt Slam and the first tier of the Western Native Trout Challenge. The episode covers his recent journey and the insights gained.
- Ep 140: Lessons Learned and Catching Up on Troutman, Ültroüt, and Lucifish Runs, with Andrew Todd
Andrew Todd joins Fish Untamed to discuss his recent Ültroüt and Lucifish runs, sharing lessons learned. Todd is also the founder of the Rocky Mountain Flyathlon and the nonprofit organization Running Rivers.
- Ep 139: A Lifetime of Fly Fishing Stories, with Graham Mott
In this episode of Fish Untamed, Graham Mott recounts a lifetime of fly fishing experiences, drawing from his book “Hooked by Fly Fishing.” He shares anecdotes such as being guided by outlaws in Alaska and mistaking a non-fish for a large…
- Ep 138: Recent Trips to the Driftless and the San Juans, with Shawn Larson and Paul Vertrees
In episode 138 of Fish Untamed, hosts catch up with returning guests Shawn Larson and Paul Vertrees about their summer fishing adventures, including recent trips to the Driftless Area and Colorado's San Juan Mountains.
- Ep 137: Backpacking, Fishing with Dogs, and the Utah Cutt Slam, with Zig Peacock
Zig Peacock, President of Weber Basin Anglers, shares his experiences with backpacking, fishing alongside his two Labradors, and his multiple completions of the Utah Cutt Slam.
- Ep 136: Fly Fishing Adventures and Conservation Policy, with Gabriella Hoffman
Gabriella Hoffman, outdoor writer and conservation policy advocate, shares her introduction to fly fishing, her podcasting work, and discusses how different states manage hunting and fishing rights.
- Ep 135: Declining Salmon Populations and the Salmon Wars Project, with Cody McLaughlin
In this episode of Fish Untamed, Cody McLaughlin shares insights on declining salmon populations in Alaska, the threats they face, and his project 'Salmon Wars.' The discussion covers efforts to complete state fish slams and actions indivi…
- Ep 134: Women’s Backcountry Adventures, with McKenna Hulslander
McKenna Hulslander, owner of Outcast Adventures, shares insights on women’s backcountry adventures, including differences from co-ed trips, angler experience, personal gear choices, and a bush plane crash incident. Outcast Adventures focus…
- Ep 133: A Deep Dive into the Driftless Region, with George Kaider
George Kaider, owner of In the Flow Fly Fishing, joins Fish Untamed to discuss the Driftless Region. Topics include the area's formation, landscape, access laws, and trout fishing techniques.
- Ep 132: Catching Every Salmonid Species, with Tad Murdock
Tad Murdock, owner of Georgia Wild Trout, aims to catch every salmonid species worldwide. In this episode, he recounts his journey, discusses challenges, and shares lessons learned from his extensive fishing expeditions.
- Ep 131: The Wyoming Cutt Slam, with Michael Broome
Michael Broome details the experience of completing the Wyoming Cutt Slam, a challenge involving catching four of the five cutthroat subspecies in Wyoming. He shares insights on the planning process, the day-by-day progression of the trip,…
- Ep 130: Fly Fishing in the UK and Staying Grounded on the Water, with Marina Gibson
Marina Gibson shares her experiences in fly fishing, from growing up with UK streams to traveling globally and founding The Northern Fishing School. The conversation includes her book 'Cast, Catch, Release' and opportunities for salmon fis…