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Fish Untamed

Katie Kusold

A wide-ranging fishing show covering everything from fishing tips to stories, and conservation news to ethics. Mostly focusing on fly fishing but occasionally delving into other types of fishing as well, host Katie Kusold talks to a variety of guests with different skill sets and areas of expertise.

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#188
September 10 · 54 min
Ep 188: The Opportunities in the Uinta Mountains, with Zig Peacock
Zig Peacock has been on before (episodes 137 and 170) to talk about Utah and backcountry fishing as a whole, but in this episode, we dive deeper into the Uinta Mountains specifically. We cover the species available, the sheer quantity of fishable water in the range, access opportunities, availability of off-trail experiences, weather, and much more. Instagram: @In2mtns Youtube: /in2mtns Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#187
August 27 · 1 hr 4 min
Ep 187: Fly Fishing the South Florida Backcountry, with Michael Snoeck
Michael Snoeck is the owner of Backcountry Obsessions, specializing in backcountry light tackle and fly fishing in southern Florida. In this episode, we talk about what constitutes the backcountry when inshore fishing, the species and seasons of southwest Florida, getting into the Everglades backcountry, how he had a chance meeting with a previous podcast guest, and much more. Website: BackcountryObsessions.com Facebook: link Instagram: @backcountryobsessionsswfl Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#186
August 13 · 53 min
Ep 186: Spirituality in Fly Fishing, with Pete Nunnally
Pete Nunnally is an Episcopal priest, Founder of Water and Wilderness Church, and author of the book Catching Hope: The Hidden Spiritual Wisdom of Fishing. In this episode, we talk about whether there is a difference between religion and spirituality, why so many people feel a connection to something bigger than themselves when they fish, how fishing skills can make us better people, keeping the magic in fishing, and much more. Website: www.petenunnally.com Instagram: @fr_pete_the_wilderness_priest Substack: @fatherpetethewildernesspriest Water and Wilderness Church: www.waterandwilderness.org Echoes in the Wilderness white noise: link Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#185
July 30 · 1 hr 10 min
Ep 185: Fishing for Sheefish and the Ambler Road, with Greg Halbach
Greg Halbach is the owner and head guide of Remote Waters in Alaska. Among other species, Greg has a special place in his heart for the sheefish, a lesser-known gamefish in northern Alaska. In this episode, we talk about the sheefish as a species, techniques and gear for catching them, the remoteness of their habitat, and the threats posed by the proposed Ambler Road. Website: www.remotewaters.com Instagram: @remotewatersAK Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#184
July 16 · 54 min
Ep 184: Conservation for the Average Joe, with Jesse Robbins
Jesse Robbins is a Major Gifts Officer at Trout Unlimited and freelance writer. He also previously worked for Far Bank Enterprises. In this episode, we talk about how the average person can contribute to conservation, how to find local organizations, the importance of mentorship, storytelling as a conservation tool, and much more. Website: www.jesselancerobbins.com Instagram: @jesse.lance.robbins Linkedin: link Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#183
July 2 · 54 min
Ep 183: Backcountry Fishing and Podcasting, with Ross Izard
Ross Izard is the host of the Backcountry Fly Fishing Podcast and an avid backcountry angler in Colorado. In this episode, we talk about what he counts as “backcountry,” the eerie feeling of being far from help, what would constitute his perfect day on the water, alpine lakes vs. streams, and his experiences as a podcaster. Instagram: @backcountry_flyfishing_podcast Spotify: link Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#182
June 18 · 1 hr 28 min
Ep 182: How to Be a Good Fly Fishing Guide and Client, with George Kaider
George Kaider is a recurring guest on the show, also appearing in episodes 95, 119, and 133. He is the owner of In the Flow Fly Fishing and guides in southern Wisconsin. In this episode we discuss what it takes to be a good fly fishing guide, what goes into preparing for a trip, dealing with difficult clients, creating a first class experience, setting expectations as both a guide and client, choosing the right guide, and much more. In the Flow Fly Fishing Website: link Email: intheflowflyfishing@gmail.com Personal Instagram: @zivio51 Guide Service Instagram: @intheflowflyfishing Personal Facebook: link Guide Service Facebook: link Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#181
June 4 · 1 hr 12 min
Ep 181: Fishing the High Sierra Backcountry, with Derek Bargaehr
Derek Bargaehr has been fishing the Sierra Nevada backcountry for many years. In this episode, we cover how the Sierras differ from the Rockies, the species available there, alpine lakes vs. headwater streams, finding fish in lakes, hatches and fly selection, weight saving tips for long trips, and much more. Email: Derek@vanguardaudiolabs.com Instagram: @der_bear Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#180
May 21 · 1 hr 11 min
Ep 180: Health and Safety in the Backcountry, with Matt Matzek
Matt Matzek is a board certified flight paramedic with Flight for Life Colorado and lifelong outdoorsman. In this episode, we discuss what to carry in a backcountry first aid kit, general safety and preparedness, the “know before you go” philosophy, what search and rescue looks like if you need it, and much more. Instagram: Fly_Fishing_Lore Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#179
May 7 · 55 min
Ep 179: Beavers, Trout, and Beaver Pond Fishing, with Ben Goldfarb
Ben Goldfarb is an environmental journalist and author. He wrote the book Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter. He is also an avid angler with plenty of experience fishing beaver ponds. In this episode, we talk about beavers, how they affect their environment, how they benefit trout and other fish, misconceptions, and fishing beaver ponds. Website: link Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#178
April 23 · 52 min
Ep 178: Spearing in Wisconsin and Decoy Carving, with Ryan Ebert
Ryan Ebert is a darkhouse spearer, artist, and decoy carver from Wisconsin. In this episode, we discuss darkhouse spearing for various species, the art of decoy carving, fun stories from the ice, ice safety, and the state of spearing in Wisconsin. Etsy: link Instagram: @ryan_ebert_art Facebook: /RyanEbertArt Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#177
April 9 · 51 min
Ep 177: Steelheading and Public Lands, with Zack Williams
Zack Williams is the owner and publisher of Swing the Fly, the Brand and Editorial Manager for Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, and editor of their magazine, Backcountry Journal. He spent many years swinging flies for steelhead both in the Great Lakes Region and on the west coast before moving to Montana. In this episode, we discuss steelheading, angling as an identity, the threats facing public lands right now, and much more. Instagram: @swingthefly Take action for public lands here Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#176
March 26 · 1 hr 9 min
Ep 176: Ultralight Float Tubing, with Phil Hayes
Phil Hayes is the founder and owner of Wilderness Lite LLC, makers of ultralight, packable float tubes. In this episode, we talk about how he keeps himself in shape at an older age, how he started his company to fill a void in the market for ultralight tubes, the specs of his tubes, how he keeps them light but durable, the benefits of using a float tube to access inaccessible places, where to find fish in alpine lakes, how to approach fish in a tube, and much more. Website: wildernesslite.com Email: wildernesslite@gmail.com Phone: 712-463-2504 Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#175
March 12 · 58 min
Ep 175: E-scouting and TroutRoutes, with Erik Johnsen
Erik Johnsen is a Community Marketing Manager for TroutRoutes at onX Maps and an experienced Driftless Area angler. In this episode, we talk about how he got his start in the Driftless, some of the notable features offered by TroutRoutes, how to use these features to find more fishing spots, where they get their data, and how to use the app both during the season and in the offseason to maximize time on the water. Website: troutroutes.com Erik’s Instagram: @erikjohnsen TroutRoutes Instagram: @troutroutes Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#174
February 26 · 49 min
Ep 174: Fly Fishing Across the Lower 48, with Ryan Burch
Ryan Burch is working on a project called Tales of the 48, during which he is driving across the country with the goal of catching a fish in each of the lower 48 states. At the time of recording, he is mid-trip, having just passed through Colorado on his way west. In this episode, we talk about where the idea came from, the planning process, what he has experienced so far, his most memorable catches, the most challenging states, and much more. Instagram: @talesofthe48 Email: talesofthe48@gmail.com Website: talesofthe48.com Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#173
February 12 · 49 min
Ep 173: Fishing Interior Alaska, with Oliver Ancans
Oliver Ancans is a hunter and angler who spends a lot of time in the Brooks Range and interior Alaska. In this episode, we talk about fishing seasonality in interior Alaska, how to access fishing spots on the road system, how to book a bush plane, rod selection, techniques, and the importance of keeping wild places wild. Instagram: @olleyeh Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#172
January 29 · 58 min
Ep 172: Fly Fishing the Tongass, with Kevin Main
Kevin Main is the co-owner of Tongass on the Fly in Petersburg, AK. They focus on fly fishing in the Tongass National Forest, particularly multi-day trips. In this episode, we cover the species available, seasonality, fishing techniques, how to get to Petersburg, DIY opportunities, the Anadromous Waters Catalog, and the importance of public lands. Instagram: @tongassonthefly Facebook: /tongassonthefly YouTube: @tongassonthefly Website: tongassonthefly.com Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#171
January 15 · 1 hr 12 min
Ep 171: Looking Back at 2025 and Looking Ahead at 2026, with Mel Moss
This episode is our annual New Year episode where my friend Mel and I look back at our previous year of fishing and look ahead at the year to come. We talk about the goals we set, whether we accomplished them, and do a recap of some of our memorable trips and experiences along the way. Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#170
January 1 · 1 hr 24 min
Ep 170: Backcountry Research, with Zig Peacock
Zig Peacock (also appearing in episode 137) is the President of the Weber Basin Anglers chapter of Trout Unlimited and an avid backcountry angler. In this episode, we talk about what he’s been up to since our last episode and how he does backcountry research, including the books, apps, and online resources he uses to find new fishing spots. Instagram: @In2mtns Youtube: /in2mtns Chapter Pages Facebook: /WeberBasinAnglers Instagram: @Weber_Basin_Anglers Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#169
Dec 18, 2025 · 52 min
Ep 169: Backcountry Gear Updates, Surf Fishing, and Fishing Everyday, with Patrick Bauman
Patrick Bauman (also appearing in episode 100) is the owner of Colter Backcountry, a small business focusing on backcountry fly fishing gear. In this episode, we go over some updates to his product line and what’s coming up. Like previous guest, Steve Veals, Patrick is also in the middle of trying to fish every day for a year. We talk about the challenges he has faced along the way, and how he got started by learning to fish the surf in southern California and quickly becoming proficient at this new-to-him style of fishing. Instagram: @colterbackcountry Website: www.colterbackcountry.com Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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