Gone fishing! On today's show I cast a fly with Steve Haigh, founder and host of the popular Destination Angler Podcast, a fly fishing podcast based in Carmel, Indiana that highlights top fishing destinations in North America.
Haigh explains how the show began during COVID after his corporate sales work slowed, quickly surpassing his early download expectations, and grew into a global destination-focused platform with 170 episodes.
He shares his early fishing roots in Toledo, Ohio, learning fly fishing at 14, and describes fly fishing as an active, technical sport involving insect hatches, casting mechanics, and presentation.
Haigh recalls memorable experiences and podcast guests, including trips with listeners to Patagonia, meeting top competitors and legendary anglers, and stories involving Bobby Knight. He also recommends accessible Midwest and Indiana fly fishing options, and emphasizes guides and borrowing gear to start.
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You are going to learn about:
- How the Destination Angler Podcast Started
- The Best Fishing Destinations in North America
- The Sport of Fly Fishing and Advice for Beginners
Thank you to our partners:
NCW
Boone County
Check out these great clips from the show:
01:18 Guest Introduction: Steve Haigh, Destination Angler
02:10 Starting The Podcast
03:02 Growing Up Fishing
04:57 Discovering Fly Fishing
05:28 Fly Fishing Basics
09:15 Hooked For Life
13:12 Launching Early Episodes
14:32 Patagonia Listener Trip
17:34 Why Guides Matter
19:36 Editing And Publishing Rhythm
20:48 Legendary Guests Stories
23:50 First Ads And Monetization
25:25 Bobby Knight Fishing Tales
29:05 Jackson Hole Fly Tips
29:43 Snake River Wildlife
31:20 Indiana Fly Basics
32:02 Smallmouth vs. Largemouth
33:01 Picking The Right Fly
33:33 Midwest Trout Road Trips
33:56 Saltwater Fly Giants
34:59 Wisconsin Driftless Access
36:20 Michigan Rivers And Steelhead
39:25 Pride Fish Story
42:05 Podcast Purpose And Fans
44:04 Underrated Destinations
45:47 Patagonia And Alaska
49:00 Float Or Wade Timing
50:26 Indiana Spots And Gear
53:06 Fly Fishing Changed Lives
54:22 Etiquette And Rod Talk
55:31 Indiana Rapid Fire
57:48 Where To Start Listening
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