Tom Rowland Podcast Episode 321 is my conversation with Nick Davis, a fly angler who has built a real community around fly fishing and tying flies. We talk about what drew him to the long rod, the craft and patience of tying his own flies, and the work he does to make fly fishing more welcoming to people who might not see themselves in the sport. Nick brings energy and purpose to getting more anglers on the water.
Listen now: Megaphone · Spotify · YouTube.
Nick Davis is a fly angler and community builder known for his passion for fly fishing and tying flies, and for working to make the sport more inclusive and accessible. He focuses on welcoming new people to fly fishing and growing the community around it.
Nick is drawn to the craft, connection, and challenge of fly fishing. In the episode he talks about what makes the long rod special to him, from the technique to the time spent on the water and the community it creates.
For Nick, tying flies is part of the craft and satisfaction of fly fishing. He talks about the patience and creativity tying requires and the reward of catching fish on something he made himself.
Nick works to make fly fishing more welcoming and accessible, encouraging people who might not see themselves in the sport to give it a try. His mission is centered on inclusivity and getting more people on the water.
Tom Rowland Podcast Episode 321 with Nick Davis is available on Megaphone, Spotify, YouTube, and the Tom Rowland Podcast feed. The video version is embedded at the top of this page.
I wanted Nick on because he brings real passion to fly fishing and, just as important, to bringing other people into it. The sport can feel exclusive and intimidating, and Nick is doing the work to change that. I am always drawn to people who love what they do and want to share it widely rather than guard it, and Nick is exactly that kind of angler. I wanted listeners to feel his energy for the long rod and the community he is building.
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Fly fishing gets into people in a particular way. Nick explains what pulled him in and why it stuck. Hear it in the episode.
There is real satisfaction in catching a fish on a fly you tied. Nick talks about the craft and patience behind it. Listen to that section of the conversation.
The sport has a reputation for being exclusive. Nick shares how he is working to change that and bring new people in. Press play in the YouTube player above.
Fly fishing is better shared. Nick talks about the community he is building and why it matters for the future of the sport. Worth hearing in full.
Listen to the full conversation: Megaphone · Spotify · YouTube.
What I appreciate about Nick is that his love of fly fishing is matched by his desire to share it. That generosity is what grows a sport.
Whether you are a seasoned fly angler or curious about picking up the long rod, this conversation will pull you toward the water. Press play in the player above, or grab Episode 321 on Megaphone or Spotify.
Nick Davis · Tom Rowland (host)
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Nick Davis is a fly angler and community builder passionate about fly fishing, tying flies, and making the sport more welcoming and accessible. He focuses on bringing new people into fly fishing, growing an inclusive community on the water, and sharing the craft and connection that come with the long rod.
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