For those who fish, this is the DrakeCast, an audio supplement to The Drake Magazine and a voice for flyfishing around the world. Every other week we get out on the water to cover the ever-evolving sport of flyfishing. Check us out at The Drake Magazine's website http://www.drakemag.com/drakecast.html
sports
About the host
The Drake Magazine hosts The DrakeCast - A Flyfishing Podcast, a sports show with 78 episodes published.
In 1996, after several summers of guiding in Alaska and Yellowstone National Park, Phil Monahan landed his dream job as an editor at Outdoor Life. But by the time he arrived, the magazine was a shadow of it's former self
BackCast: Jeremy Wade's Disappearing River Monsters
Dec 16, 202537m0
We’re hard at work putting the finishing touches on the Winter 2025 / 2026 issue of The Drake, which should hit shelves in the new year, so today, we’re rereleasing an old episode of the podcast. It features Jeremy Wade,
For those of you who subscribe to the Drake Magazine, you'll notice it's been a while since we've heard anything about Clyde, the magazine's 1974 Mercury Marquis that travels the country. This car invites mishaps, cops,
In this episode of The DrakeCast we head to the backwaters of the Mississippi River to attempt a northwoods cast and blast, chasing a dinner of pike and squirrel from my newly refinished Gheenoe. As a committed catch and
In this episode of The DrakeCast, we sit down with Drake Magazine founder and editor, Tom Bie, to talk through the Fall 2025 issue of the magazine. We'll provide some background information on the stories we ran, why we
In this episode we hear author and Alaskan flyfishing guide George Rogers read his story "The Pink Ranchers" and learn about the hidden threats that Alaskan hatcheries pose to our country's last great wild fishery.
In this episode of The DrakeCast we return to The Lodge at 58* North for the second half of a week of fishing Alaska’s Bristol Bay. In between fishing for pike, rainbows, and king salmon, we'll hear about the troubles fa
In this episode of The DrakeCast we head to The Lodge at 58* North for a week of fishing Alaska’s Bristol Bay. In between chasing trout, char, grayling and salmon, we chat with the people who add to this already remarkab
In this episode, we'll spend a day on the water with my friend Israel as he searches for his first musky. Along the way, we will chat with a journalist about the early years of fishing in Wisconsin's Northwoods and take
In 2021, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources completed the removal of a derelict dam from The Dowagiac River, reconnecting the waterway for the first time in over 120 years. What happens when the status quo is t
In May of 2025 I found myself in a boat with a trout guy in search of warmwater fish. In this episode of The DrakeCast we throw poppers with Erik Johnsen, the community marketing manager at TroutRoutes, and discuss wheth
Across the country in late June and early July, mulberry trees fruit, producing tasty berries enjoyed by humans, birds, and squirrels alike. You’ll often see evidence of this on sidewalks in suburban neighborhoods staine
Welcome to Part 2 of the Patagonia Swiftcurrent miniseries. Today, we speak with Alex Gonsiewski about a fishing trip that did not go as planned. Alex is a flyfishing guide in Oregon, where he targets trout and summer st
Cold & Clear by John Larison originally appeared in the Winter 2016 issue of The Drake Magazine and to this day, it is one of best stories about steelheading we've ever run. Today, we bring you the author reading his sto
#63 Bolivian Burnout: Who Torched Angling Frontiers' Lodge?
May 25, 202348m0
A year ago today, May 25, 2022, a fire started in the middle of the Bolivian jungle, burning down a lodge in one of the most sought-after fishing destinations in the world. To tell that story, we have Drake magazine foun
Today we have a story from the Winter 2022/23 issue of The Drake Magazine called “Numbers Game,” that basically asks the question, do I need to catch more fish? The author, Stephen Sautner, does a better job answering th
Today, with the help of Drake magazine editor and founder, Tom Bie, we’ll be walking through what you can find in the Fall 2022 issue of the Drake. If you’re hearing this, it means you should be able to buy it at your lo
This week we have a couple old episodes that we’ve smashed together. They’re both about the Mississippi River, and they’re both about family and fishing on 11/11, Armistice Day, Veterans Day, which is when this episode i
A few months ago a family friend gave me a taxidermied brown trout that had been mounted in the 80s. When I went to the friend’s house to get the story behind the fish I somehow left with the rod and reel that had caught
Today, with the help of Drake magazine editor and founder, Tom Bie, we’ll be walking through what you can expect from the coming Fall 2021 issue of the Drake. If you’re hearing this, it means you should be able to buy it
How do I pitch The DrakeCast - A Flyfishing Podcast as a podcast guest?
The DrakeCast - A Flyfishing Podcast has a verified contact on file. Create a free PitchCentric account to access it and generate a personalised pitch in seconds. Research at least 3 recent episodes first and lead with a specific angle that serves their sports audience.
Who is the host of The DrakeCast - A Flyfishing Podcast?
The DrakeCast - A Flyfishing Podcast is hosted by The Drake Magazine. The show is categorised under sports and has published 78 episodes.
How many episodes does The DrakeCast - A Flyfishing Podcast have?
The DrakeCast - A Flyfishing Podcast has published 78 episodes.
What topics does The DrakeCast - A Flyfishing Podcast cover?
The DrakeCast - A Flyfishing Podcast regularly covers sports. It sits in the sports category.
Is it hard to get booked on The DrakeCast - A Flyfishing Podcast?
The DrakeCast - A Flyfishing Podcast is accessible for guests with genuine sports expertise. A personalised, episode-aware pitch will still outperform a generic one every time.
Is The DrakeCast - A Flyfishing Podcast currently accepting guest pitches?
The DrakeCast - A Flyfishing Podcast hasn't explicitly signalled guest openness in recent episodes. That doesn't rule out pitching. your hook just needs to be especially compelling and relevant to their recent content.
How long are The DrakeCast - A Flyfishing Podcast episodes?
Episodes of The DrakeCast - A Flyfishing Podcast average 35 minutes. a focused format where a clear narrative arc and tight preparation matter most.
What guest credentials does The DrakeCast - A Flyfishing Podcast typically look for?
Our data rates The DrakeCast - A Flyfishing Podcast's guest bar at 80/100 (Premium tier). Established thought leaders with verified media credentials. Sign in to PitchCentric to see how your own Pod Score compares against this show.
Methodology. Booking Probability™ blends Listen Score, 30-day Virality, open-to-guests detection, and Apple ratings. Data refreshed every 60 minutes. Listen Score and Booking Probability are calculated by PitchCentric. Last enriched 8 days ago.