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The BackCast Podcast is a seasonal production of the Lovells Township Historical Society - home to Michigan’s only trout fishing history museum. If you like Michigan rivers, trout fishing with a fly, maybe chasing birds in the woods, or just like hearing a good story; please join us. LTHS is a 501c3 non-profit organization. If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support us; please visit www.LTHSMuseums.org Tell your friends – we love downloads and likes!
Episodes
Friday Sep 09, 2022
The BackCast Podcast with guest Nicole and Tom Watson episode 142022 season
Friday Sep 09, 2022
Friday Sep 09, 2022
When working at the museum; the most frequent topic we get questions on is when and where will the Grayling be re-introduced? To that end; Richard and I are delighted to sit down with Tom and Nicole Watson. Nicole’s doctorate thesis surrounds the reintroduction efforts in Michigan. While you won’t get specific current status; you will get a real feel for the logistics behind this important initiative! Nicole has done a whole bunch in a short time – her contributions to outdoor enjoyment go way beyond just fishing or hunting. She has led groups of women in their quest to become outdoors women – super cool! If you have a hankering to move to learn more of the far north this one may be of particular interest!
No need to mark your calendars now – just come on out. From 10a until 3pm; LTHS will host an art sale at the Township Complex - Saturday September 10th. The proceeds of this sake will be used to fund our annual scholarship to Kirtland College. We have some great pieces that we are certain you'll want to take home!
Friday Sep 02, 2022
The BackCast Podcast with guest Vic Johnson episode 13 2022 season
Friday Sep 02, 2022
Friday Sep 02, 2022
On this episode of the BackCast Podcast, John & Richard sit down for a great conversation with Vic Johnson. Vic has a number of books to his credit, including Eight Points of Light, Fiberglass Fly Rods the Evolution of the Modern Fly Rod From Bamboo to Graphite, Fenwick: Fenwick's History and Rods, Including the Development of the First Graphite Rod and others.
John Randolph (Editor Emeritus of Fly Fisherman Magazine) has offered this in praise of Vic’s work, “…reading of your history of fly lines, birth and death of Fenwick, fly rods, and more. Your research on all these subjects is the best ever written on the broad histories of our sport. I wish I had read them 30 years ago when I began my Editor/Publisher work at Fly Fisherman magazine. No one has done a better job in this area of research/writing on our sport.”
We agree and we’re certain you’ll enjoy all the various aspects of this special conversation!
Please mark your calendars and plan to attend our Art Sale on September the 10th. The proceeds will provide this year's funding for our scholarships. We have some amazing pieces that we are certain you'll want to take home!
Friday Aug 26, 2022
Friday Aug 26, 2022
We have a special guest for you this week. John and Richard sit down for a chat with Cameron Mortenson of The Fiberglass Manifesto. Cameron, through his website, has become the go to source for modern fiberglass information, reviews and products. He’s always available for consultation and as you’ll hear; he is a true fiberglass evangelist. You can learn more about Cameron and discover the buzz around modern glass by visting his site. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did!
Please mark your calendars and plan to attend our Art Sale on September the 10th. The proceeds will provide this year's funding for our scholarships. We have some amazing pieces that we are certain you'll want to take home!
Wednesday Aug 17, 2022
The BackCast Podcast with Guests Tom and Alexis Brodhead episode 11 2022 season
Wednesday Aug 17, 2022
Wednesday Aug 17, 2022
This week John and Richard sit down with Tom and Alexis Brodhead of 406 Fly Lines in Livingston, MT. Tom and Alexis give us a little insight as to how the area is recovering from the Spring floods. We also hit on current fishing conditions along with a couple of their new product offerings. If you’re looking for a classic fly line for your classic rod – visit their website https://406flylines.com
Sunday Aug 07, 2022
The BackCast Podcast with Guest David McCool - episode 10 2022 season
Sunday Aug 07, 2022
Sunday Aug 07, 2022
We’re back from our summer break and we’ve got some fun lined up for you. This week John and Richard sit down with David McCool of the North Branch Outing Club for a “trout season halftime report”. David shares some of his observations and stories from a fun first half of the season while looking ahead to the second half of trout season and maybe even a peek ahead to grouse season. As always, good fun was had by all!
Monday Jul 11, 2022
The BackCast Podcast with guest Glen Blackwood episode 9 2022 season
Monday Jul 11, 2022
Monday Jul 11, 2022
This week, John and Richard sit down with Glen Blackwood. Glen is a great guy and has touch points with many things we enjoy. Aside from his Auction Service and his shop - Great Lakes Fly Fishing Company - Glen serves on the board of the John Voelker Foundation, and is the Regional Director for the Ruffed Grouse Society where he directs business development and fundraising programs in Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana along with promoting recruitment events, educational activities, and habitat days. Glen has some great stories and we’re sure you’ll enjoy this episode.
Friday Jul 01, 2022
The BackCast Podcast with guest Mark Karaba episode 8 2022 season
Friday Jul 01, 2022
Friday Jul 01, 2022
This week, John and Richard are joined by Mark Karaba. Mark has a very interesting background. He’s a writer, a videographer, a fishing guide and a cold water conservationist. Mark and his family have been involved with our neck of the woods for over 40 years. We hope you’ll enjoy this episode. Richard & I sure did. Happy 4th of July. Stay safe and be sure to join us next week for another interesting episode!
You can learn more about Mark by visiting https://www.theflyfactor.com/projects
Thursday Jun 23, 2022
The BackCast Podcast with guest Mark McKellip episode 7 2022 season
Thursday Jun 23, 2022
Thursday Jun 23, 2022
This week Richard & John put a wrap on the Rod Makers at Grayrock (good pun, eh?) gathering as they sit down for a conversation with Mark McKellip. Mark is an exceptionally talented rod maker. He, as most rod makers, is all about the detail. We cover all kinds of ground in this episode. Again, you don’t have to be a rod maker to enjoy this episode! As always, thanks for downloading and listening. You may also learn more about Mark’s rod making through his website: http://www.mckellipbamboorods.com
Friday Jun 17, 2022
The BackCast Podcast with Chris Bogart episode 6 2022 season
Friday Jun 17, 2022
Friday Jun 17, 2022
This week, Richard and I are recording from Rod Makers at Grayrock. This is an annual gathering of extremely talented cane rod makers. Chris is active not only as a maker, but as a historian. Chris is very involved with Rod Makers at Grayrock and with the folks at the Catskill Fly Fishing Center & Museum. He runs the Catskills gathering and has endless stories about the craft of bamboo rod making. Richard & I had a great time chatting with Chris and a fantastic time chatting with all of the Grayrock attendees.
Thursday Jun 09, 2022
The BackCast Podcast David Smith episode 5 2022 season
Thursday Jun 09, 2022
Thursday Jun 09, 2022
We’re back from an extended Memorial Day break and have a great guest for you. David Smith is one of our Unsung Heroes of the Au Sable. Having discovered the Au Sable as a young boy scout, it would be his post retirement years that mark David’s significant contributions to the watershed.
Whether leading the crusade to purge Purple Loosestrife, serving on the Huron Pines board, contributing as a board member to Mason Griffith Founders TU, serving as a director for the Anglers of the Au Sable or leading his neighbors as head of the Au Sable River Property Owners Association; David is a force. It’s not just deskwork leading organizations, it’s his tireless field work that sets the bar so high. Richard and I had fun sitting down with David and we think you’ll enjoying listening!