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The Passion Project That Took Him From Indiana to Patagonia | Steve Haigh, Destination Angler Podcast
Gone fishing! On today's show I cast a fly with Steve Haigh, founder and host of the popular Destination Angler Podcast, a fly fishing podcast based in Carmel, Indiana that highlights top fishing destinations in North America. Haigh explains how the show began during COVID after his corporate sales work slowed, quickly surpassing his early download expectations, and grew into a global destination-focused platform with 170 episodes. He shares his early fishing roots in Toledo, Ohio, learning fly fishing at 14, and describes fly fishing as an active, technical sport involving insect hatches, casting mechanics, and presentation. Haigh recalls memorable experiences and podcast guests, including trips with listeners to Patagonia, meeting top competitors and legendary anglers, and stories involving Bobby Knight. He also recommends accessible Midwest and Indiana fly fishing options, and emphasizes guides and borrowing gear to start. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - How the Destination Angler Podcast Started - The Best Fishing Destinations in North America - The Sport of Fly Fishing and Advice for Beginners Thank you to our partners: NCW Boone County Check out these great clips from the show: 01:18 Guest Introduction: Steve Haigh, Destination Angler 02:10 Starting The Podcast 03:02 Growing Up Fishing 04:57 Discovering Fly Fishing 05:28 Fly Fishing Basics 09:15 Hooked For Life 13:12 Launching Early Episodes 14:32 Patagonia Listener Trip 17:34 Why Guides Matter 19:36 Editing And Publishing Rhythm 20:48 Legendary Guests Stories 23:50 First Ads And Monetization 25:25 Bobby Knight Fishing Tales 29:05 Jackson Hole Fly Tips 29:43 Snake River Wildlife 31:20 Indiana Fly Basics 32:02 Smallmouth vs. Largemouth 33:01 Picking The Right Fly 33:33 Midwest Trout Road Trips 33:56 Saltwater Fly Giants 34:59 Wisconsin Driftless Access 36:20 Michigan Rivers And Steelhead 39:25 Pride Fish Story 42:05 Podcast Purpose And Fans 44:04 Underrated Destinations 45:47 Patagonia And Alaska 49:00 Float Or Wade Timing 50:26 Indiana Spots And Gear 53:06 Fly Fishing Changed Lives 54:22 Etiquette And Rod Talk 55:31 Indiana Rapid Fire 57:48 Where To Start Listening Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
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