Spooled

Episode #38 - High Water, Flooding & Trout Survival

This spring, anglers watched Northern Michigan rivers rise to historic levels. Roads washed out, bridges sustained major damage, and the rivers we know so well changed drastically. Many anglers were left wondering what this meant for our rivers and fisheries — and whether things will ever be the same. In this episode of Spooled, Brian and Matt discuss the 2026 flooding and its ramifications for our fisheries. Be sure to check out the accompanying article that includes links to flooding information and studies on how trout survive floods.

Episode #37 - 5 Fall Steelhead Tips with Brian Pitser

Matt and Brian discuss what makes fall steelhead in Michigan special, remember one of Brian's mentors, and give five tips for anglers chasing great lakes steelhead.

Episode #36 - Fall Bassin'

Hop in the boat for a day with Joe and Matt as they work to pattern bass in dropping temps. Select episodes are also available to ⁠⁠⁠watch on YouTube⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/thenorthernanglerflyshop] 📸 Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/thenorthernangler] 📖 Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ [https://facebook.com/thenorthernangler] ✉️ Sign up for our ⁠⁠⁠email list⁠⁠⁠ [http://eepurl.com/gsaFYr] Spooled is the podcast of The Northern Angler Fly Shop in Traverse City, Michigan. It is recorded and edited by Matt Hartman. The Northern Angler is here to help you get confident on the water and at the vise! Located in Traverse City, Michigan, we have a passion for teaching & want to be part of your next adventure. 🛒 Shop ⁠⁠⁠The Northern Angler Website⁠⁠⁠ [https://thenorthernangler.com/] 📞 Give us a call: (231) 933-4730 ✉️ Drop us a line: flyshop@thenorthernangler.com ☕️ ⁠⁠⁠Buy Matt a coffee⁠ [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mhmedia⁠]

Episode #35 - Playing Catch Up & Autumn Anticipation

Join Brian, Joe, and Matt as they catch up after a busy summer and start anticipating the opportunities of autumn. Select episodes (including this one) are also available to ⁠⁠⁠watch on YouTube⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/thenorthernanglerflyshop] 📸 Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/thenorthernangler] 📖 Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ [https://facebook.com/thenorthernangler] ✉️ Sign up for our ⁠⁠⁠email list⁠⁠⁠ [http://eepurl.com/gsaFYr] Spooled is the podcast of The Northern Angler Fly Shop in Traverse City, Michigan. It is recorded and edited by Matt Hartman. The Northern Angler is here to help you get confident on the water and at the vise! Located in Traverse City, Michigan, we have a passion for teaching & want to be part of your next adventure. 🛒 Shop ⁠⁠⁠The Northern Angler Website⁠⁠⁠ [https://thenorthernangler.com/] 📞 Give us a call: (231) 933-4730 ✉️ Drop us a line: flyshop@thenorthernangler.com ☕️ ⁠⁠⁠Buy Matt a coffee⁠ [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mhmedia⁠]

Episode #34 - Are Kids Still Fishing?

Brian and Matt spend a day on the water discussing kids in fly fishing. Ride along in the boat as they have some fun, catch some fish, and wonder if we're giving kids enough free time outdoors.