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WAYPOINTS - with Jim Klug

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Send us a Text: Ask Us a Question! On this episode of Waypoints, host Jim Klug records on location in Punta Allen, Mexico with South African angler, adventurer, guide, and lodge manager Francois Botha. A true global traveler, Francois has spent his career working and fishing in some of the world’s most remote and exciting destinations - from Alaska’s wild rivers to the Indian Ocean atolls, from Central Africa to the Yucatán. Today, he and his wife Dasha manage the well-known Palometa Club on ...

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Send us a Text: Ask Us a Question! On this episode of Waypoints, host Jim Klug records on location in Punta Allen, Mexico with South African angler, adventurer, guide, and lodge manager Francois Botha. A true global traveler, Francois has spent his career working and fishing in some of the world’s most remote and exciting destinations - from Alaska’s wild rivers to the Indian Ocean atolls, from Central Africa to the Yucatán. Today, he and his wife Dasha manage the well-known Palometa Club on ...

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WAYPOINTS - with Jim Klug

Episode 86 - FRANCOIS BOTHA - From Africa to Ascension Bay: Building a Life and Career in Flyfishing Adventure

Send us a Text: Ask Us a Question! On this episode of Waypoints, host Jim Klug records on location in Punta Allen, Mexico with South African angler, adventurer, guide, and lodge manager Francois Botha. A true global traveler, Francois has spent his career working and fishing in some of the world’s most remote and exciting destinations - from Alaska’s wild rivers to the Indian Ocean atolls, from Central Africa to the Yucatán. Today, he and his wife Dasha manage the well-known Palometa Club on ...

4 weeks ago

1 hour 26 minutes

WAYPOINTS - with Jim Klug

Episode 85 - TOM BIE & PAUL PUCKETT - Packing, Planning, and Problem-Solving: A Travel Q&A for Anglers

Send us a Text: Ask Us a Question! In this special Waypoints episode, we turn the content and the questions over to our listeners - and dive into a wide range of travel questions submitted by the Waypoints audience. Joining host Jim Klug for this Q&A session are two well-known voices in the fly fishing community: Tom Bie, editor and publisher of The Drake Magazine, and artist, musician, and traveling angler Paul Puckett. Together, they share stories, insights, and practical advice from ye...

1 month ago

1 hour 46 minutes

WAYPOINTS - with Jim Klug

Episode 84 - CHICO FERNANDEZ - The Godfather of the Salt and the Heart of the Sport

Send us a Text: Ask Us a Question! On this episode of Waypoints, we sit down with one of the true giants of our sport - a man whose story is as rich and influential as any in the world of flyfishing. Chico Fernández is a pioneer, teacher, innovator, and a lifelong ambassador for the art of casting flies in saltwater. From his early days in Miami shaping the very foundation of modern saltwater fly fishing, to decades spent writing, teaching, tying, and traveling the globe, Chico’s fingerprints...

1 month ago

1 hour 4 minutes

WAYPOINTS - with Jim Klug

Episode 83 – DAVE BROWN - Alberta, British Columbia, and the Lure of Canada’s Frontier Waters

Send us a Text: Ask Us a Question! Today on Waypoints, we’re heading north to Alberta and British Columbia – an area that is home to vast landscapes, wild rivers, prairie grasslands, and a setting that rivals anything found in the American West. Joining us is Dave Brown of Dave Brown Outfitters, a pioneer in Canadian flyfishing who has spent more than three decades shaping one of the largest and most respected outfitting operations in the region. A former paratrooper and decorated infantry le...

2 months ago

1 hour 20 minutes

WAYPOINTS - with Jim Klug

Episode 82 - CHUCK HILL & MARVIN RODRIGUEZ - Flyfishing in Costa Rica and the Creation of the 4 Corners Costa Rica Program

In this episode of Waypoints, we head to the heart of Central America for a deep dive into one of the most diverse and exciting fly fishing destinations in the world: Costa Rica. Host Jim Klug is joined by Chuck Hill and Marvin Rodriguez, the founders of 4 Corners Costa Rica - an innovative outfitting operation that offers an incredibly-diverse line-up of options and itineraries for fishing this extraordinary country. From the tarpon-filled jungle rivers of the Caribbean coast to the Pacific’...

2 months ago

1 hour 14 minutes

WAYPOINTS - with Jim Klug

Episode 81 - BLANE CHOCKLETT - Changing The Game

On this episode of Waypoints, we sit down with one of the most innovative and influential minds in modern fly fishing — the legendary Blane Chocklett. A pioneer in streamer design and the creative force behind the iconic Game Changer fly, Blane has spent decades pushing the boundaries of how we tie, present, and think about flies. From his roots fishing the rivers of Virginia to creating patterns that now travel the globe, his impact on the sport is undeniable. In this episode, we dive into t...

3 months ago

1 hour 13 minutes

WAYPOINTS - with Jim Klug

Episode 80 - IAN DAVIS - A Passion for Bonefish: The Fish, the Flats, the Obsession, and the New Book Project

In this special episode of Waypoints, host Jim Klug sits down with longtime friend, business partner, and fellow saltwater addict Ian Davis to talk about an incredible project nearly a decade in the making. Ian – a renowned angler, illustrator, fly designer, and global trip host – has just released his highly anticipated new book, A Passion for Bonefish. This landmark publication is the result of more than eight years of dedicated work, extensive travel, in-depth research, and conversations w...

3 months ago

1 hour 27 minutes

WAYPOINTS - with Jim Klug

Episode 79 - STEVE BROWN - Fly Fishing the Bay Islands of Honduras, Guanaja, and the Far Away Cayes

In this episode of Waypoints, we travel to the Bay Islands of Honduras to explore one of the most underrated and unknown saltwater destinations in the Caribbean — the island of Guanaja. Jim Klug sits down with Steve Brown, the founder of Fly Fish Guanaja and the visionary behind the Faraway Cayes program, for a deep dive into a 25-year journey that blends pioneering adventure, flats fishing obsession, conservation, and a deep commitment to local communities. From permit and bonefish to the re...

4 months ago

1 hour 17 minutes

WAYPOINTS - with Jim Klug

Episode 78 - CRAIG MATHEWS - A Life on the Waters of Yellowstone

In this episode of Waypoints, host Jim Klug welcomes one of the most respected and impactful voices in the world of fly fishing — Craig Mathews. Known widely as the founder and former owner of Blue Ribbon Flies in West Yellowstone, Montana, Craig has spent decades immersed in the rivers, tributaries, and backcountry waters of Yellowstone National Park and the greater Yellowstone ecosystem. A former Chief of Police turned conservationist, fly shop owner, author, and advocate, Craig’s journey i...

4 months ago

1 hour 12 minutes

WAYPOINTS - with Jim Klug

Episode 77 - BIBO JAYNE - Fishing the Flats of South Caicos in the Turks & Caicos

On this episode of the Waypoints podcast, we head to the remote and spectacular flats of South Caicos in the Turks and Caicos Islands to sit down with longtime outfitter and flats fishing pioneer Bibo Jayne. Known for his decades of experience exploring and guiding the waters of “Big South,” Bibo has helped put this lesser-known destination on the map for serious saltwater anglers. In this in-depth conversation, listeners will get a firsthand look at the evolution of fly fishing on South Caic...

5 months ago

58 minutes

WAYPOINTS - with Jim Klug

Episode 76 - BRIAN O'KEEFE, BRYAN GREGSON & JIM KLUG - A List of 30 Names Every Angler Should Know: Legendary Personalities Who Have Shaped The Sport of Flyfishing

This is a fun one! In this special episode of Waypoints, Jim Klug is joined by longtime friends and industry legends Brian O’Keefe and Bryan Gregson for a lively and insightful conversation that dives deep into the roots and the history of flyfishing. What started as a late-night, beer-fueled conversation at a recent consumer show gathering in Denver quickly turned into a bigger realization: many of today’s younger anglers — even those who live and breathe the sport — have little to no ...

5 months ago

1 hour 58 minutes

WAYPOINTS - with Jim Klug

Episode 75 - JIM OLSON & ERIC THORSON – The Current State of the Big Hole River and the Fisheries of Southwest Montana

In this episode of Waypoints, we return to the heart of one of the most important — and complex — conservation stories in the world of flyfishing: the state of Montana’s Big Hole and the rivers of southwest Montana. Nearly two years after the New York Times released an article focusing on declining fish populations throughout the region, recent data from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks suggests that there may be signs of hope and recovery for wild trout. But with mixed messages, differing ...

5 months ago

1 hour 27 minutes

WAYPOINTS - with Jim Klug

Episode 74 - BRYANT DUNN - Part 2 of 2 - Fly Fishing Christmas Island: What to Expect, How to Prepare, and an In-Depth Conversation About the Fishery

In this second episode of our two-part Christmas Island series, Waypoints shifts the focus from the history and angling evolution of the atoll to hands-on fishing specifics. Host Jim Klug continues his conversation with Bryant Dunn of Christmas Island Lodge, diving deep into the angling experience itself. They address and answer the most common questions from anglers and travelers — from navigating the atoll’s massive, diverse flats to targeting bonefish, giant trevally, triggerfish, and othe...

6 months ago

1 hour 12 minutes

WAYPOINTS - with Jim Klug

Episode 73 - BRYANT DUNN - Part I of 2 - Fly Fishing Christmas Island: An In-Depth Conversation About One of Flyfishing's Most Iconic Destinations

In this first episode of a special two-part series, Waypoints heads to the heart of the Central Pacific to explore one of the most legendary destinations in saltwater fly fishing — Christmas Island. Host Jim Klug is joined by Bryant Dunn of Christmas Island Lodge for a deep dive into the rich history of the atoll, the evolution of its world-renowned fishery, and why this remote destination continues to captivate anglers from around the globe. Together, they unpack the fascinating backstory of...

6 months ago

1 hour 11 minutes

WAYPOINTS - with Jim Klug

Episode 72 - HOWARD CROSTON - The Gear, the Travel, and the Mindset That Define Today’s Global Angler

In this episode of Waypoints, host Jim Klug sits down with Howard Croston — Global Brand and Product Manager for House of Hardy — to explore the legacy, innovation, and future of one of the most iconic brands in fly fishing. Howard brings a unique perspective to the conversation —not just as a designer of some of the world’s finest rods and reels, but also as a seasoned world champion angler who has tested gear in some of the most remote and demanding destinations on the planet. Listeners can...

7 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

WAYPOINTS - with Jim Klug

Episode 71 - DAVE PISHKO & SAWYER KEENER - Fly Fishing Alaska’s Legendary Nushagak River

In this episode of WAYPOINTS, we journey deep into the heart of Alaska’s remote southwest to explore one of the most legendary rivers in the North – the Nushagak. Known simply as “the Nush,” this 280-mile wilderness river is famous for its massive runs of wild Pacific salmon, thriving populations of leopard rainbow trout, and a setting so remote that it’s only accessible by bush plane or boat. Joining us are Dave Pishko and Sawyer Keener of Outpost on the Nush, a small, wilderness-based camp ...

7 months ago

1 hour 14 minutes

WAYPOINTS - with Jim Klug

Episode 70 - TIM & JOANNE LINEHAN - Flyfishing the Waters of Northern Montana with Linehan Outfitting

On this episode of WAYPOINTS, we visit the remote and rugged northwest corner of Montana, home to towering forests, wild rivers, and one of the most untouched fly fishing destinations in the West. Our guests today are Tim and Joanne Linehan, the husband-and-wife team behind Linehan Outfitting, a legendary operation that has spent the past 33 years guiding anglers on the Kootenai River and beyond. From humble beginnings — starting with a single drift boat and a dream in 1992 — Tim and Joanne h...

7 months ago

49 minutes

WAYPOINTS - with Jim Klug

Episode 69 - KRISTJÁN RAFNSSON - Fly Fishing Iceland

On this episode of WAYPOINTS, we venture to the land of fire and ice, where towering volcanoes, glacial rivers, and gin-clear waters create one of the most stunning fly fishing landscapes on Earth. Joining host Jim Klug is Kristján Rafnsson, the founder and CEO of Iceland’s Fish Partner – the country’s premier fly fishing outfitter. What started as a side project for Kristjan more than a decade ago has grown into Iceland’s leading operation, managing 18 rivers, 40 lakes, and multiple full-ser...

8 months ago

51 minutes

WAYPOINTS - with Jim Klug

Episode 68 - KEN GANGLER - The "Canadian Grand Slam," Fishing in the Wilderness of Manitoba, and the Story Behind Legendary 'North Seal River Lodge'

On this episode of WAYPOINTS, we head deep into the Canadian wilderness, where endless lakes, rivers, and untouched landscapes create one of North America’s most remote and pristine fly fishing destinations — Gangler’s North Seal River Lodge. Joining us is Ken Gangler, a pioneer in the Canadian outfitting industry and the driving force behind one of the most legendary lodges in the North. Located on a private 6-million-acre concession in northern Manitoba, Gangler’s offers exclusive access to...

8 months ago

57 minutes

WAYPOINTS - with Jim Klug

Episode 67 - CHERYL BASTIAN - Fishing Andros Island, the Evolution of Swains Cay Lodge, and the Challenges of Owning and Operating a Lodge in the Bahamian Out-Islands

On this episode of WAYPOINTS, host Jim Klug sits down with Cheryl Bastian, the owner and founder of Swain’s Cay Lodge on Andros Island, Bahamas. As the leader of a 100% Bahamian-owned-and-operated fishing lodge, Cheryl has spent the past 16 years building one of the most well-known and respected operations in the Out Islands. We talk with Cheryl about how she built Swain’s Cay into a premier fishing destination, known for its hospitality, world-class bonefishing, and deep connection to the lo...

9 months ago

1 hour 6 minutes