The Destination Angler podcast is THE podcast for anglers who travel. We go to the source, the local guides & experts, to build your knowledge of top fly fishing locations around North America.
The Destination Angler Podcast
Claim This Podcastby Steve Haigh: Angler and Podcaster
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The Destination Angler podcast is THE podcast for anglers who travel. We go to the source, the local guides & experts, to build your knowledge of top fly fishing locations around North America.
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Recent Episodes
May 21, 2026
Is This Wyoming's Best Kept Fly-Fishing Secret?
Host Steve Haigh interviews fourth-generation fly fisherman Van Beacham about Wyoming's Green River, a trophy trout fishery offering solitude and big fish.
May 7, 2026
Fly Fishing Patagonia's Hidden Gem: Estancia Chochoy Mallin
<p class="MsoNormal">Episode 170 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – May 7, 2026</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Few fly fishing destinations on the planet can match the raw beauty, solitude, and authentic culture of <span class="font-bold">Northern Patagonia, Argentina</span> — and in this episode of the Destination Angler Podcast, host Steve Haigh pulls back the curtain on one of its best-kept secrets. Steve sits down with <span class= "font-bold">Luciano Alba</span> (Lucho), founder of <span class= "font-bold">Dream Waters Angling</span> and operator of six world-class lodges across Argentina, and <span class= "font-bold">Fernando Beltran</span>, head guide and agricultural engineer turned passionate Patagonian fishing ambassador, to share what made his seven days at <span class="font-bold">Estancia Chochoy Mallin</span> one of the greatest experiences of his adult life.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">In this episode:</p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;">What makes Chochoy Mallín one of Patagonia's most unique fly fishing destinations</li> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;">The diversity of water across a region the size of the entire U.S. East Coast</li> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;">The full experience: horseback riding, traditional asado & authentic Argentine hospitality</li> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;">Fernando's 30+ years of guiding wisdom on reading water and chasing big trout</li> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;">Why this destination belongs on every traveling angler's bucket list</li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal">With host Steve Haigh | Destination Angler Podcast — THE podcast for anglers who travel.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Follow the show so you never miss a destination.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Be the first to know about new episodes. </strong> <a href= "https://www.destinationanglerpodcast.com">Become a subscriber</a><strong> </strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Contact Lucho:<span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></strong> <a href= "https://www.dreamwatersangling.com/">https://www.dreamwatersangling.com/</a> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>|<span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> <span lang="FR" style= "mso-ansi-language: FR;" xml:lang="FR"><a href= "mailto:booking@dreamwatersangling.com"><span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang= "EN-US">booking@dreamwatersangling.com</span></a></span> <span lang="FR" xml:lang="FR"><span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span>| <strong>Instagram</strong> @EstanciaChochoyMallin<span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> <span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> @lucioano_alba</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span lang="FR" style= "mso-ansi-language: FR;" xml:lang="FR">Contact Fernando</span></strong><span lang="FR" style= "mso-ansi-language: FR;" xml:lang="FR">:<span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> 54 9 3547 51-6877</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Destination Angler Podcast: </strong></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><a href= "https://www.destinationanglerpodcast.com"><strong>Website</strong></a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> |<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@DestinationAnglerPodcast"><strong>YouTube</strong></a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> |<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/destinationanglerpodcast/"><strong>Instagram</strong></a> <strong>&</strong> <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/DestinationAnglerPodcast"><strong>Facebook</strong></a> @DestinationAnglerPodcast </li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Please check out our Sponsors:</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://gotfishing.com/"><strong>Got Fishing</strong></a><strong> </strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Crafting world-class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Facebook</strong> @GotFishingAdventures <strong>Instagram</strong> @GotFishing<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://highndryfishingproducts.com/"><strong>High N Dry Fishing</strong></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Where science and performance meet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> Check out the full lineup of floatants, line dressings, and sighter waxes at <a href= "http://www.highndryfishingproducts.com">www.highndryfishingproducts.com</a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Facebook</strong> @highndryfishingproducts<span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> <strong>Instagram</strong> @highndryfishing</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://reddsflies.com/"><strong>Redd's Flies</strong></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Premium flies, tied with purpose.<span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> Redd's is a family-run company built around premium, hand-tied flies that actually hold up and flat-out catch fish, delivered to your doorstep in days, not weeks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> A portion of every order goes directly to organizations protecting trout habitat and restoring rivers.<span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p> <p><u>Use discount Code <strong>DESTINATION</strong> for a good deal on your next order</u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <strong>Facebook </strong>@ReddsFlies<span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> <strong>Instagram</strong> @ReddsFlies</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://troutroutes.com/"><strong>TroutRoutes</strong></a><strong> </strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The #1 Mapping Resource for Trout Anglers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> Podcast listeners can try one month of TroutRoutes PRO for FREE by clicking the link in the episode description. Explore 50,000 trout streams with TroutRoutes today.<span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> <a href= "https://troutroutes.onelink.me/NvfJ/pe2t3m02"><strong>Get 1 Month Free</strong></a> <strong><span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Facebook</strong> <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/troutinsights">@troutinsights</a> <strong>Instagram</strong> @TroutRoutes<strong> </strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Comments & Suggestions:</strong> host, Steve Haigh, email <strong>shaigh@DestinationAnglerPodcast.com</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Recorded Mar 19, 2026</p>
April 23, 2026
Into the Driftless Region with John van Vliet and Catherine Smith
<p class="MsoNormal">Episode 169 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – April 23, 2026</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Our destination is the legendary spring creeks of the Driftless Area—where miles and miles clear cold water, aggressive trout, and an open to the public culture make this truly a one-of-a-kind destination.<span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> Author and expert fly anglers, John van Vliet and Catherine Smith break it all down—where to look, what to throw, when to go, and one unforgettable story from the Mount St. Helens eruption.<span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">With host Steve Haigh.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Key Topics:</p> <ul> <li data-section-id="kpq2i1" data-start="41" data-end="121">Why the Driftless feels like a secret mountain fishery hiding in the Midwest</li> <li data-section-id="1d6iyn6" data-start="122" data-end="192"> Crystal-clear spring creeks—and trout that see everything you do</li> <li data-section-id="1oilrmd" data-start="193" data-end="257">The art (and agony) of fooling ultra-picky fish on dry flies</li> <li data-section-id="jhkk8z" data-start="258" data-end="314"> Stalking rising trout like a bowhunter, not a caster</li> <li data-section-id="1sgwzno" data-start="315" data-end="375"> Hopper eats, ant falls, and those explosive summer takes</li> <li data-section-id="rmw6lg" data-start="376" data-end="455">A wild detour—the Mount St. Helens eruption story you didn't see coming</li> <li data-section-id="1agthch" data-start="456" data-end="518">How 20-inch trout disappear into water you can step across</li> <li data-section-id="1rxrndc" data-start="519" data-end="573"> Timing it right—when the river suddenly turns "on"</li> <li data-section-id="dzvel9" data-start="574" data-end="623"> Outsmarting crowds and finding your own water</li> <li data-section-id="9x34lx" data-start="624" data-end="687">Easy access, endless creeks, and the ultimate DIY road trip</li> <li data-section-id="1we90ir" data-start="688" data-end="750" data-is-last-node="">A comeback story—how these streams were brought back to life</li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Be the first to know about new episodes. </strong> <a href= "https://www.destinationanglerpodcast.com">Become a subscriber</a><strong> </strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Contact John and Catherine:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></strong> <a href= "https://www.troutrunpress.com/">https://www.troutrunpress.com/</a> <span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>|<span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> <a href= "mailto:john@troutrunpress.com">john@troutrunpress.com</a> | <strong>Instagram</strong> @TroutRunPress <span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Destination Angler Podcast: </strong></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><a href= "https://www.destinationanglerpodcast.com"><strong>Website</strong></a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> |<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@DestinationAnglerPodcast"><strong>YouTube</strong></a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> |<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/destinationanglerpodcast/"><strong>Instagram</strong></a> <strong>&</strong> <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/DestinationAnglerPodcast"><strong>Facebook</strong></a> @DestinationAnglerPodcast </li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Please check out our Sponsors:</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://troutroutes.com/"><strong>TroutRoutes</strong></a><strong> </strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The #1 Mapping Resource for Trout Anglers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> Podcast listeners can try one month of TroutRoutes PRO for FREE by clicking the link in the episode description. Explore 50,000 trout streams with TroutRoutes today.<span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> <a href= "https://troutroutes.onelink.me/NvfJ/pe2t3m02"><strong>Get 1 Month Free</strong></a> <strong><span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Facebook</strong> <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/troutinsights">@troutinsights</a> <strong>Instagram</strong> @TroutRoutes<strong> </strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://gotfishing.com/"><strong>Got Fishing</strong></a><strong> </strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Crafting world-class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Facebook</strong> @GotFishingAdventures <strong>Instagram</strong> @GotFishing<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://highndryfishingproducts.com/"><strong>High N Dry Fishing</strong></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Where science and performance meet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> Check out the full lineup of floatants, line dressings, and sighter waxes at <a href= "http://www.highndryfishingproducts.com">www.highndryfishingproducts.com</a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Facebook</strong> @highndryfishingproducts<span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> <strong>Instagram</strong> @highndryfishing</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://reddsflies.com/"><strong>Redd's Flies</strong></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Premium flies, tied with purpose.<span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> Redd's is a family-run company built around premium, hand-tied flies that actually hold up and flat-out catch fish, delivered to your doorstep in days, not weeks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> A portion of every order goes directly to organizations protecting trout habitat and restoring rivers.<span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Facebook</strong> @ReddsFlies<span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> <strong>Instagram</strong> @ReddsFlies</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Comments & Suggestions:</strong> host, Steve Haigh, email <strong>shaigh@DestinationAnglerPodcast.com</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Recorded Mar 19, 2026</p>
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