Fly Line Podcast

This conversation centers on honoring Cornelia “Fly Rod” Crosby, Maine’s first registered guide, and the campaign to commission a life-size bronze statue in her likeness at the new Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife headquarters in Augusta. It’s a project rooted in legacy, recognition, and a desire to ensure her legacy continues to inspire…

This conversation centers on honoring Cornelia “Fly Rod” Crosby, Maine’s first registered guide, and the campaign to commission a life-size bronze statue in her likeness at the new Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife headquarters in Augusta. It’s a project rooted in legacy, recognition, and a desire to ensure her legacy continues to inspire…

This conversation centers on honoring Cornelia “Fly Rod” Crosby, Maine’s first registered guide, and the campaign to commission a life-size bronze statue in her likeness at the new Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife headquarters in Augusta. It’s a project rooted in legacy, recognition, and a desire to ensure her legacy continues to inspire…

This conversation centers on honoring Cornelia “Fly Rod” Crosby, Maine’s first registered guide, and the campaign to commission a life-size bronze statue in her likeness at the new Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife headquarters in Augusta. It’s a project rooted in legacy, recognition, and a desire to ensure her legacy continues to inspire…

This conversation centers on honoring Cornelia “Fly Rod” Crosby, Maine’s first registered guide, and the campaign to commission a life-size bronze statue in her likeness at the new Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife headquarters in Augusta. It’s a project rooted in legacy, recognition, and a desire to ensure her legacy continues to inspire…

David recounts his evolution from a child fishing the Kennebec River to becoming a professional guide. He discusses advancements in his boating experience, the striped bass fishery’s changes, challenges in resource management, and his dedication to conservation. His story emphasizes a lifelong commitment to the river and its environment.

David recounts his evolution from a child fishing the Kennebec River to becoming a professional guide. He discusses advancements in his boating experience, the striped bass fishery’s changes, challenges in resource management, and his dedication to conservation. His story emphasizes a lifelong commitment to the river and its environment.

In this episode, we talk about how guiding and becoming a guide has changed over time, and why preserving knowledge, skills, and values matters more than ever. It’s a conversation about legacy, adaptation, and the responsibility that comes with shaping the next generation of future Maine guides. This episode holds a big reveal, in that…

Together, John and Nate talk about their shared love of teaching, the importance of preserving fisheries, and the joy that comes from passing outdoor traditions on to others. Check out these links: This and other Fly Line Podcast episodes can be found anywhere you listen to podcasts!

We also dig into the motivation and work ethic that fueled his long career, the people who shaped his journey, and the positive impact he has always hoped to make through his work. And as he has done for so many years, Bill ends our episode with his signature message to kids, so stay tuned!…

Outside of discussing the legendary McKenzie River Lodge we also talk about Paul’s other ventures, including operating the arctic char-focused Inukshuk Lodge and reopening the legendary Delay River Lodge for Atlantic salmon fishing. Beyond the rivers, Paul reflects on his leadership work with the Quebec Federation of Outfitters, and how his passion for this world…

Sean Gorman, Chairman of L.L. Bean and great-grandson of its founder, shares his journey from selling pagers to leading the iconic outdoor brand. He discusses family legacy, company evolution, global strategy, sustainability efforts, and the importance of nature in his life and leadership values, emphasizing the outdoors as more than just business.