Trout Wrangler Podcast

Welcome to the Trout Wrangler Podcast, your premier destination for everything fly fishing in North Carolina and the surrounding states. Hosted by Ryan Geraghty, an avid angler with a passion for exploring the diverse waters of the Southeast, this podcast is dedicated to bringing you the best in fly fishing knowledge, tips, and stories.

Trout Wrangler Podcast is a leisure podcast hosted by Ryan Geraghty, with 137 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Ryan Geraghty hosts Trout Wrangler Podcast, a leisure show with 137 episodes published.

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  Episode #114

  Trout Wrangler Podcast | Season 2, Episode 114 | Photography, Fishing & Wild Places with Chris Burkard

  Sep 22, 202635 minS2

  Get a FREE month of TroutRoutes Pro ⁠ Claim your free month of TroutRoutes Pro ⁠ Get FREE shipping with Cordina Eyewear Use code: RYS_FLIESCLT ⁠ Shop Cordina Eyewear ⁠ On today's episode of the Trout Wrangler Podcast , I sit down with world-renowned photographer, filmmaker, explorer, author, and storyteller Chris Burkard. Chris has built a career around traveling to some of the wildest and most remote places on Earth and finding ways to tell the stories of the people, landscapes, and adventures he encounters along the way. From surfing and fishing to cycling and exploring places most of us only dream about visiting, his work has always been rooted in a connection to the outdoors. We dive into Chris's journey as a self-taught photographer and how he developed a style that became instantly recognizable throughout the outdoor world. We talk about storytelling through a camera, finding your own creative voice, and why sometimes the environment surrounding an adventure can be just as important as the person or activity you're photographing. Of course, we get into Iceland , a place that has played a massive role in Chris's career and life. After years of traveling there for photography, surfing, cycling, and other adventures, Chris and his family eventually made Reykjavík home. We also talk about fishing and the way being on the water creates opportunities to experience wild places differently. Chris's body of work has taken him everywhere from Alaska and Iceland to Patagonia, Russia, Norway, New Zealand, and countless destinations in between. Throughout the conversation, we get into photography, filmmaking, creativity, adventure, conservation, and what continues to motivate Chris to seek out places that aren't always easy or comfortable to reach . Chris has worked with names including Patagonia, The North Face, Apple, National Geographic, YETI, Orvis, Toyota, Sony and many more, while also publishing numerous books and creating films including Under an Arctic Sky . More than anything, this conversation is about the experiences that happen when you get outside, take a chance, and go looking for something beyond the familiar. We wrap things up with five songs for the Trout Tunes Spotify playlist , followed by final thanks and plugs. If you're into fly fishing, photography, filmmaking, Iceland, travel, adventure, or storytelling , you're going to want to tune into this one. Let's get into it. ⁠ Explore Chris Burkard's work ⁠

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  Episode #113

  Trout Wrangler Podcast | Season 2, Episode 113 | Building Better Baits with Reel Life Lures

  Sep 17, 20261h 23mS2

  On today's episode of the Trout Wrangler Podcast, I sit down with Dakota from Reel Life Lures to talk fishing, lure making, entrepreneurship, and the story behind building Reel Life Lures. We get into Dakota's background as an angler, how fishing became such a big part of his life, and what eventually pushed him toward creating his own lures and building a brand around them. Dakota takes us behind the scenes of Reel Life Lures, from coming up with ideas and developing new baits to testing them on the water and figuring out what actually gets fish to eat. We also talk about how much trial and error goes into designing a lure and the satisfaction of catching a fish on something you created yourself. We dive into the business side of things as well — growing Reel Life Lures, getting products in front of anglers, building a recognizable brand, and some of the lessons Dakota has learned along the way. And of course, we talk plenty of fishing. We get into the species Dakota loves chasing, how different fisheries influence lure design, and some of the experiences on the water that have helped shape Reel Life Lures. We wrap things up with five songs for the Trout Tunes Spotify playlist, followed by final thanks and plugs. If you're into fishing, lure making, tackle, small businesses, or just like seeing what goes into creating the baits sitting in your tackle box, tune into this one. @ReelLifeLures Reellifelures.co- Instagram That Fishing Guy- Tiktok

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  Episode #112

  Trout Wrangler Podcast | Season 2, Episode 112 | Fly Fishing, Music & Community | Soul Fly Boston

  Sep 8, 202657 minS2

  Get a FREE month of TroutRoutes Pro ⁠ Claim your free month of TroutRoutes Pro ⁠ Get FREE shipping with Cordina Eyewear Use code: RYS_FLIESCLT ⁠ Shop Cordina Eyewear ⁠ On today's episode of the Trout Wrangler Podcast , I sit down with Alec "Griz" Griswold of ⁠ Soul Fly Co. ⁠ to preview the upcoming Soul Fly Boston event and talk about what the crew has planned for one of the biggest fly-fishing gatherings coming to New England this fall. Soul Fly Boston takes over Cisco Brewers Seaport on Saturday, September 12 , bringing together fly fishing, live music, art, food, conservation and outdoor culture for a full day in Boston. Rather than your traditional fly-fishing show, Soul Fly is built around creating a party and community experience that brings anglers and non-anglers together. Griz gives us a look behind the scenes at what went into bringing Soul Fly to his home city of Boston, what they learned from the Charleston event earlier this year, and what people can expect when they show up in the Seaport. Soul Fly Charleston drew around 1,400 people , and the team has emphasized growing these events through deeper experiences rather than simply trying to make them bigger. We also get into everything surrounding the main event. The weekend kicks off Friday, September 11 with the Fish Boston Soul Fly Hootenanny on Boston Harbor, followed that evening by Soul Fly's Party with Purpose at Patagonia Boston . Then Saturday is the main Soul Fly Boston event at Cisco Brewers Seaport. Beyond fishing and music, we talk about the bigger mission behind Soul Fly and why community and conservation are such important pieces of these events. Griz is also the founder of Elevate Youth, a Boston nonprofit focused on helping young people experience the outdoors, and Soul Fly Boston is partnering with Elevate Youth and the American Saltwater Guides Association around the weekend. If you're anywhere around Boston or New England , or you're into fly fishing, music, art and the culture surrounding the sport, this episode is your preview for what should be an awesome weekend. We wrap things up with five songs for the Trout Tunes Spotify playlist , followed by final thanks and plugs. Let's get into it. ⁠ Soul Fly Boston tickets and event information

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  Episode #111

  Trout Wrangler Podcast | Season 2, Episode 111 | Growing Up Fly Fishing Patagonia

  Aug 25, 202645 minS2

  Get a FREE month of TroutRoutes Pro ⁠ Free Month of TroutRoutes Pro ⁠ Get FREE shipping with Cordina Eyewear Use code: RYS_FLIESCLT ⁠ Free Shipping with Cordina Eyewear ⁠ On today's episode of the Trout Wrangler Podcast , I sit down with Diego Salas of ChiliGuides and Noctiluca Patagonia to talk about growing up in Chilean Patagonia and building a life around fly fishing, guiding, and the outdoors. Fly fishing runs deep in Diego's family. His father, Pancho Salas, was part of the early fly-fishing movement in Chile, and Diego grew up surrounded by the rivers, backcountry, fishing culture, and people that make Patagonia such a special place. We get into what it was like learning to fly fish in Patagonia, how Diego developed as an angler and guide, and how spending a lifetime on these waters has shaped the way he approaches fishing today. We also talk about ChiliGuides and Noctiluca Patagonia , the experiences Diego is helping create for visiting anglers, and what separates an authentic Patagonian fishing trip from simply showing up and trying to catch as many fish as possible. Of course, we dive into the fishing itself — big brown trout, reading unfamiliar water, adapting to the famous Patagonian wind, changing weather, and why being prepared for just about anything is part of fishing this region. Diego has previously described the wind as something anglers shouldn't fear and can actually learn to use to their advantage. Beyond the fishing, we talk about the culture, people, landscapes, and lifestyle of Chilean Patagonia and why understanding the place itself is such an important part of experiencing it. Diego's family has spent decades sharing not only the fishing but also the history, local customs, weather, and backcountry of the region with visiting anglers. We finish things off with five songs for the Trout Tunes Spotify playlist , followed by final thanks and plugs. If Patagonia is sitting anywhere on your fly-fishing bucket list, you're going to want to tune into this one. Let's get into it.

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  Episode #109

  Trout Wrangler Podcast | Season 2, Episode 109 | Building Arizona's All-in-One Fishing Shop

  Aug 18, 2026—S2

  Get a FREE month of TroutRoutes Pro ⁠ https://troutroutes.onelink.me/NvfJ/6au6z3i3 ⁠ Get FREE shipping with Cordina Eyewear Use code: RYS_FLIESCLT ⁠ https://cordinaeyewear.com/RYS_FLIESCLT ⁠ On today's episode of the Trout Wrangler Podcast , I sit down with Ian Silver , founder of Dirty Verde Outfitters , to talk about his journey from fishing the swamps and rivers of Louisiana to guiding and building a fishing community in northern Arizona. Before starting Dirty Verde Outfitters, Ian spent years chasing redfish, gar and bass throughout Louisiana. After moving west, he brought those bayou roots and years of experience to Arizona's desert waters, where he now guides anglers for everything from trout and bass to hard-fighting carp. We get into what brought Ian to Arizona, how the fishing around Sedona, Oak Creek and the Verde River differs from the fisheries he grew up on, and what surprises anglers most about fishing in the desert. We also discuss the versatility it takes to target multiple species using both fly and conventional tackle. Ian shares the story behind Dirty Verde Outfitters and its growth from a guide service into an all-in-one fly shop, tackle lounge and community gathering place in Camp Verde. The business offers guided trips, casting instruction, equipment and local fishing knowledge while working to create a welcoming home base for anglers of every experience level. We also talk about guiding beginners and families, creating fishing content, building an outdoor business and the responsibility that comes with representing local waters. Ian explains why honesty and effort matter when guiding, especially when changing weather, water conditions and unpredictable fish ultimately determine how each day unfolds. Along the way, we dive into the diverse fishing opportunities found in northern Arizona, including rainbow trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, rock bass and carp. We wrap things up with five songs for the Trout Tunes Spotify playlist , followed by final thanks and plugs. Whether you're interested in desert fly fishing, guiding, fishing culture or building a local fly shop from the ground up, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

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