Q&A with Joe Goodspeed is a series from Diamondback Fly Rods built around answering frequently asked questions from anglers. Each episode features rod designer Joe Goodspeed diving into topics like fly rod design, casting, fishing techniques, and the philosophy behind becoming a better angler.
Q&A with Joe Goodspeed
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Podcast Overview
Q&A with Joe Goodspeed is a series from Diamondback Fly Rods built around answering frequently asked questions from anglers. Each episode features rod designer Joe Goodspeed diving into topics like fly rod design, casting, fishing techniques, and the philosophy behind becoming a better angler.
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3/12/2026
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Recent Episodes
June 22, 2026
Tips and Tactics: Fly Line and Leader Selection with Joe Goodspeed
<p>In this Tips and Tactics episode, Diamondback Fly Rods head rod designer Joe Goodspeed breaks down how to match fly lines and leaders to your rod, casting style, and fishing situations. From leader construction to overlining, underlining, and choosing the right fly line, Joe shares his advice to help you cast with more control and consistency.<br></p>
June 16, 2026
Designer's Angle | A Great Casting Rod Isn't Always a Great Fishing Rod |
<p>Joe Goodspeed has designed more than 140 fly rod blanks throughout his career, and the majority of them are not nymphing rods. In this episode, Joe reflects on his early days of fly fishing and how those experiences helped shape his approach to fly casting, fly lines, and rod design. </p><p><br></p><p>Joe also shares his philosophy on fly casting, how different anglers load and fish the same equipment in completely different ways, and why the best fly rods are designed around fishing performance.</p><p><br></p><p>The conversation covers rod actions, fly line selection, matching lines to rods, turning over different fly types, and how different fishing situations often require a very different approach than what many anglers "train" for.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode offers a unique perspective from one of the industry's most experienced fly rod and fly line designers, listen closely. </p>
May 15, 2026
Designer's Angle | Jack Arnot on Competition Fishing vs Freestyle Fishing
<p>In this episode of Designer’s Angle, Joe Goodspeed sits down with competitive angler and USA Fly Fishing team member Jack Arnot to talk technical trout fishing, pressured fish behavior, competition tactics, and targeting trophy trout. From leader formulas and rod selection to reading water and refining your approach, the conversation dives deep into the mindset behind becoming a more consistent angler.</p>
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