Anchored Podcast Ep. 285: Jonathan Antunez, What Modern Anglers Forgot

Anchored with April Vokey

Anchored Outdoors

Sports, Wilderness

4.8 • 1.3K Ratings

🗓️ 15 May 2026

⏱️ 86 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, I’m joined by Jonathan Antunez — a fly tyer, educator, and angler known for his deep knowledge of fixed-line fly fishing techniques, from Tenkara to Euro nymphing and beyond. What started as a trip to Yellowstone quickly turned into an obsession with the artistry, history, and mechanics behind fly fishing, eventually leading Jonathan down a path of studying centuries-old techniques and adapting them to modern waters. We talk about the origins of fixed-line fishing, the forgotten traditions that shaped modern fly fishing, how subtle fly movement can change everything, and why Jonathan believes many anglers have lost touch with the deeper connection between rod, line, and fly. This one gets technical, historical, and surprisingly philosophical — and I think you’re going to enjoy it. Looking to go deeper with your learning? Come see what we’ve been working on at AnchoredOutdoors.com. We’ve built a library of 30 in-depth, sequentially organized Masterclasses taught by past guests of this podcast — and we’ve watched over 1,000 members grow their confidence and skills on the water. Want to check it out for free? No money down, no strings attached. Just head to anchoredoutdoors.com/premium-insiders/ Anchored listeners can get 10% off their first order with Skwala by using the code “anchored10” at check out. See for yourself at skwalafishing.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	I'm April Voki, and you are listening to Anchored, my chance to speak with some of the most influential people involved in the outdoors today.
0:21.6	Join me as I sit down with my guests to learn more about their careers, opinions, history,
0:25.9	relationships, and life both indoors and out.
0:30.9	In this episode of Anchored, I'm joined by Jonathan Antunez,
0:34.4	a fly tire, educator, and angler known for his fly patterns, but also his deep
0:38.7	knowledge of fixed-line fly fishing techniques, from tankara to Euro-nymphing and beyond.
0:43.9	What started as a trip to Yellowstone quickly turned into an obsession with the artistry, history,
0:48.4	and mechanics behind fly-fishing, eventually leading Jonathan down a path of studying centuries-old
0:53.3	techniques and adapting them to modern waters.
0:55.8	We talk about the origins of fixed-line fishing, the forgotten traditions that shaped modern fly fishing,
1:01.5	how subtle fly movement can change everything, and why Jonathan believes many anglers have lost touch with the deeper connection between rod, line, and fly.
1:09.7	This one gets technical, historical,
1:11.4	and surprisingly philosophical, and I think you're going to enjoy it.
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