Where Waters Meet Podcast
A Maine fly fishing podcast, hosted by Alex (A.L.) Poland. Regular guest Johnny and Bently make weekly appearances. The podcast is recorded onsite, in the gallery, at his yurt rental business (Western Maine Yurts). While listening you will learn about fly fishing tactics, ethical practices, art, conservation, local nuances, and have a few laughs. Local guests and industry professionals make appearances, adding to the informative and inclusive nature of this engaging podcast. Topics include: Fly fishing in Maine, fly tying, fly selection, tactics, techniques, ethics, conservation, regulations, fishery management, and other hot topics.
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Episodes
4 days ago
4 days ago
In this episode Alex and Johnny discuss art in modern fly fishing, there most memorable eats and introduce a new podcast sponsor.
Friday Mar 20, 2026
Friday Mar 20, 2026
Alex and Johnny discuss new news and events hosted by Western Maine Yurts. The Hosts tell streamer stories and discuss what they love about streamer fishing.
Sunday Mar 01, 2026
Sunday Mar 01, 2026
In this episode Alex and Johnny discuss a lawsuit brought against the State of Maine to abolish FFO waters and Alex's latest fly the "Tube sock"
Friday Feb 06, 2026
Friday Feb 06, 2026
Listen to Alex and Johnny discuss The Blue River land swap in Colorado and the problems that have risen with private stocking. Are genetic modified stocked trout harmful to wild fish? Is feeding fish in a river system ethical?
Saturday Jan 17, 2026
Saturday Jan 17, 2026
A fun episode talking small stream fishing. Plus on the vise... the 'Lazer Legal'. With the meat of episode discussing the Musky Kill Derby in Maine. With some fun rebuttal to the "Spot Burn Podcast" calling Mainers mongoloids. Dive a little deeper into Musky in Maine. The brook trout fishery they destroyed. Plus how we should move forward.
Friday Dec 05, 2025
Friday Dec 05, 2025
Alex discusses art, what holds most people back, and if you may be artistic yourself. Plus dives a little deeper into the newbie corner with some fly fishing basics.
Friday Nov 14, 2025
Friday Nov 14, 2025
Alex and Johnny discuss Industry changes for the good and bad. A review of a new fly Alex has been developing. Plus the big topic.....fly fishing confidence and superstitions.
Friday Oct 24, 2025
Friday Oct 24, 2025
The crew talks about Alex's new toy....."the jet boat". Go over the only fly you ever need for Salmon River steelhead (Steelie Omelete). Plus get into what new?
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Friday Sep 26, 2025
Friday Sep 26, 2025
This episode goes over the adventures of Johnny and Bently. John is back from his summer guiding in Alaska and Bently from his one week fishing trip in Montana! Big things discussed like BEAR encounters, fishing tactics, clients, dehydration, drought, typhoons! Fun episode for sure!
Friday Sep 05, 2025
Friday Sep 05, 2025
Alex and Bently talk fishing trips, conservation, fly development, new boats, and complete non sense.