A Fishable Feast: Kirk Deeter on Fly Fishing, Eating, and Traveling the World

Episode 174 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – July 2, 2026. 

Our destination is fly fishing North America and the world — through the lens of one of its most influential voices. Joining me is Kirk Deeter, Editor-in-Chief of Trout Magazine and VP of Angling at Trout Unlimited, for a wide-ranging conversation spanning conservation, storytelling, and bucket-list destinations.

In this episode:

• ·        Why Kirk ranks Michigan as America's #1 fly fishing state.
• ·        The surprising history of brown trout in America.
• ·        Colorado's hidden gems beyond the famous rivers.
• ·        Redfish, trout, and unforgettable meals in the South Carolina Lowcountry.
• ·        Why England's chalk streams exceeded every expectation.
• ·        Kirk's favorite flies for fooling selective trout.
• ·        How Trout Unlimited is restoring America's rivers.
• ·        The insane story of a 300-pound mako shark on a fly rod from a kayak.
• ·        Why the best fishing memories often happen around the dinner table.
• ·        Kirk's advice for choosing your next unforgettable fly fishing destination.

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Connect with Kirk:      kirk.deeter@tu.org

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Recorded May 18, 2026