Anchored with April Vokey

Anchored with April Vokey


Latest Episodes

Anchored Podcast Ep. 240: Ryan Brod on Tributaries, Being a Generational Guide, Fishing in Maine, Carp, How to Fish From a Canoe, and More
March 27, 2024

In this episode of Anchored, we discuss fishing in Maine, how to fly fish from a canoe, fishing for carp in tidal waters, what makes us hunters (as anglers), choosing passion over profit in this day a

Anchored Podcast Ep. 239: Mike Schultz on Smallmouth Bass, Water Temperature, Tackle, and More
March 14, 2024

In this episode of Anchored, we discuss the process of opening his fly shop in Ypsilanti, tactics for catching smallmouth bass on the fly, the effects of water temperature, tackle, and more.

Anchored Podcast Ep. 238: Aaron Goodis on Steelhead, Struggles, and Success in Fly Fishing
February 27, 2024

In this episode of Anchored, we discuss how Aaron got involved in the Spey scene in the early years, his struggle with Crohns disease, getting his casting certification, grieving dead river systems,

Anchored Podcast Ep. 237: Andrew Grillos and Louis Cahill on Men’s Mental Health in Fly Fishing
February 18, 2024

This weeks episode is a bit of a departure from the norm, but Im happy to stand behind it nonetheless. When friend and past podcast guest, Louis Cahill, reached out and suggested we sit down togethe

Anchored Podcast Ep. 236: Charles Gaines on Fly Fishing Writing and the Birth of Paintball
January 30, 2024

Learn about Charles' extraordinary career, exploring his contributions to outdoor literature and the unexpected twist of fate that led to the birth of the worldwide sensation, paintball.

Anchored Podcast Ep. 235: Matt Harris on Fly Fishing the World, Media, and the Fish of a Lifetime
January 19, 2024

Snooty fishing, remote jungle escapades, todays fishing media, Atlantic salmon in Norway and Russia, even my wedding weekend on the Bulkley ten years ago. We cover it all in this weeks episode and I

Anchored Podcast Ep. 234: Lucy Bowden on Fishing for Everyone in the UK
January 08, 2024

We discuss Lucy's remarkable journey, making silly decisions in our twenties, private land, coaching, stillwater fishing in the UK, and the empowering ethos behind Fishing For Everyone.

Anchored Podcast Ep. 233: Travis Swartz on Being Hank Patterson
December 11, 2023

Travis and I discuss his life as an actor and producer before turning to fly fishing humour, how the Hank Patterson character came to be, how he approaches comedy in our sport, and the film he and I m

Anchored Podcast Ep. 232: David Zielinski on Cicada Madness
November 15, 2023

We learn more about Dave and his passion for these incredible bugs. Be sure to stay tuned for the last half of todays show, as weve included Daves awesome presentation that he gave for our members

Anchored Podcast Ep. 231: Part Two, Jack Dennis on A River Runs Through It, Rookie Anglers, Money and Evolution in Fly Fishing
October 19, 2023

Making money in the fly fishing industry, rookie anglers, the evolution of fly fishings accessibility, A River Runs Through It, and more.