Some anglers chase rivers during the year. Others build entire lives around them.

Today's guest has done both from guiding in the heart of Steelhead Alley, coaching Team USA youth fly fishing to three straight world championship titles.

Our guest life revolves around teaching, learning, and living the trout bum lifestyle, one creek and one van trip at a time.

By the end of this episode, you're going to discover how to read new water, what the SMD

drift is all about, and how this helps you get to the right level of the fish.

We're going to find out what it takes to help young anglers become world champions.

We're also going to discover some stories across Idaho,

Montana, Pennsylvania, bull trout from the Kootenies all the way over to the Pennsylvania Spring

Creeks. It's all covered today. Hey, I'm Dave, host of the travel podcast series where we explore

waters of the west, the people and the places that define the spirit of fly fishing.

Joe Clark shares his tips and tricks on becoming a more thoughtful angler.

We're going to find out how to use the drift angles instead of heavier flies

and how that's going to help you be more effective this year.

Why sensitivity and feel matters more than gear

and the subtle ways that presentation can turn a slow day into something unforgettable.

Today's episode is presented by Visit Idaho and Yellowstone Teton Territory, where you can explore

the waters of eastern Idaho, all the great waters that we're going to talk about today and some

of the best and most remarkable waters and areas in the western United States.

Whether you're chasing Browns in Pennsylvania or plan your next trip out west to the

Teton Valley, Joe has got you cover.

Let's jump into it right now.

You can find him at trout yeah.com or on Instagram.

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