Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast
686 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 397 ratingsDave from the Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Blog interviews the biggest names in fly fishing and fly tying today. He digs out all of the best fly fishing tips and tricks to help you understand how to choose the right gear, find fish, present the fly, discover new patterns and much more. Find out about new rods, lines, techniques, knots, tying tools and unheard of tips along with great stories about life and the times of some of the most knowledgeable guides, shop owners, and fisherman from around the world. Season 1 covers all things steelhead fishing. Better understand topics like spey casting, nymphing vs. swinging flies, intruders, finding fish, conservation and finding new waters. Come join us for the current season and share the stories and great memories told by amazing people.
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WFS 127 - Scandi Style Lines with Klaus Frimor - Underhand Spey Casting, Clearwater River, Loop, Steelhead, Atlantic Salmon
March 17, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/127 Klaus Frimor shares a great perspective on scandi lines and casting (aka underhand casting). Klaus tells his story about growing up in Denmark and how his connection with Loop came to be. Klaus is the main rod designer for single and two handed rods for Loop. Klaus shares his perspective on how and why spey casting and spey lines are different if Europe vs the US. Show Notes with Klaus Frimor - I noted Martin with the Global Fly Fisher who wa...
Fly Fishing Founders - Sage Brush Dry with John Peterka - Dry Bags, Kake Alaska, Basketball
March 12, 2020 12:00 - 45 minutes - 36.5 MBShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/126 We hear the story of how John Peterka came to own Sage Brush Dry, a great company out of Kake Alaska producing dry bags for hunting and fishing. Find out how part of the deal when buying the company was for John to become a fly fisher. John describes their process of using radio frequency welding which creates a thermal and air tight bond. They can get more curve because they are using hot air welding via a double bond. A lot of terminology but ...
WFS 125 - Beginner Fly Tying with Charlie Craven - Charlies Fly Box, Fly Tying Class, Tiny Flies, Brassie
March 10, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/125 Charlie Craven from Charlie's Fly Box breaks down a perspective of tying flies for a living. He describes what it takes to make an original pattern and what it means to become a signature fly tyer. We also here about his fly tying class and the book he wrote that many consider the ultimate guide for beginner fly tyers. Find out which is the number 1 selling pattern in the box an what he always has handy heading out on the river. Show Notes with...
WFS 124 - Giant Tarpon Fly Fishing with Bruce Chard - Florida Keys, Fly Presentation, Tides, Leading Fish
March 03, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/124 Bruce Chard breaks down Giant Tarpon Fly Fishing today on the podcast. Bruce is a longtime guide out in the Florida area and shares his best tips and tricks. To be honest, we didn't even come close to covering it all but did go a little deep on some juicy topics. Bruce goes deep into how you present the fly for tarpon, the tarpon toad and whether you can DIY your way to tarpon. Baby tarpon might be your best chance to DIY a few tarpon to the fly....
Pyramid Lake Fishing with Denis Isbister - Wild Fish Wild Places TV Show, Lahontan Cutthroat Trout, Ladder Chair
February 27, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/wildfish Giveaway: https://wetflyswing.com/giveaway I sat down with Denis Isbister who is the host of the TV show Wild Fish Wild Places which has been running for 12 years now. Denis is a Pyramid Lake expert and breaks down the greatness of Pyramid and the monster Lahontan Cutthroat trout that cruise the lake. Show Notes with Denis Isbister (Updated time stamps: https://wetflyswing.com/wildfish) - Kelly Galloup was on the podcast here and ...
WFS 123 - Choosing a Two Handed Fly Rod with Mariusz Wroblewski - Winter Steelhead, Spey Casting, Kamchatku, Echo, Skeena
February 25, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/123 I had a great chat with Mariusz Wroblewski who is a big name in steelhead conservation, spey casting and two-handed rod development. Mariusz breaks down the exact rod you need for winter steelhead for large and small rivers. We cover the details of the right skagit line for the job. We then talk about the triple density line and how to line your spey rod correctly based on the line and sink tip length and weight. We also jump into what Kamchatku...
WFS 122 - The Outdoor Biz Podcast with Rick Saez - Adventure, Podcasting, Outdoor Retailer Show, IFTD
February 20, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/122 I connected with Rick Saez to talk about the Outdoor Biz Podcast and some tips to help you find out more about building a business in the outdoor space. Rick is helping outdoor adventure businesses get into podcasting through his online courses. We hear about how Rick started at the bottom and worked his way up through the business via multiple companies along the way. Tons of shoutouts to companies and people in the outdoor and fly fishing indus...
WFS 121 - Classic Wet Flies & Fly Tying with Fred Klein - Ray Bergman, American Angler, Brook Trout, Maine, Davie McPhail
February 18, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/121 Fred Klein breaks down some great tips on tying classic wet flies and sheds some light on the history of wet flies. He is the Grizzly king on Instagram and is breaking out beautiful pics for everyone to see out there. Fred talks about the history of classic flies and some of the great books you can check out. We also touch on brook trout and some of the flies that Fred uses. Don't miss this as Fred describes the 6 top must have books for classic...
Pyramid Lake Fishing Trip Giveaway with Brian Oakland from Got Fishing - Giant Lahontan Cutthroat Trout
February 13, 2020 13:00 - 43 minutes - 35.2 MBShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/giveaway I talked to Brian Oakland from Got Fishing to talk about the big Giveaway for the Pyramid Lake Fishing Trip. The Giveaway launched this week along with Dennis from Wild Fish Wild Places. Brian Sheds some light on Pyramid Lake and why it's such a big destination in North American and how you might catch a 20 lb trout. Here's a link to the Pyramid Lake Giveaway: https://wetflyswing.com/giveaway Show Notes for the Pyramid Lake Fishing Givea...
WFS 120 - Small Stream Fly Fishing with Jeff Morgan - Entomology, Oddballs, Flying Ant, Gary Lofontaine
February 11, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBShow Notes: Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/120 Jeff Morgan sat down with me to cover small stream fly fishing. Jeff is the author of a few great books including Small Stream Fly Fishing and the Oddballs books. We talk about how small streams differ from large streams and why naturals are key in small creeks. We hear about his background in entomology and how he applies that to small streams and some of flies that work great including his deer hair daddy. Find out why fish feed af...
WFS 119 - The Barbless Podcast with Chad Alderson and Nick Hanna - Fly Fishing, Apps, Podcasting, Steelhead, Chico
February 04, 2020 13:00 - 59 minutes - 47.9 MBShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/119 I sat down with Chad Alderson and Nick Hanna from the Barbless Podcast. Barbless is one of the big podcasts in fly fishing space out of Chico California. We talk about some of their new fishing apps getting closer to launch, some of the big guests they've had on the shows and what's to come this year. Show Sponsors Fly Fishing and Tying Journal: https://ftjangler.com/ Show Notes with the Barbless Podcast Here is the link to the Barbless epi...
The Ultimate Winter Steelhead Fly Fishing Gear List - Rods, Reels, Fly Lines, Waterproof Bags, Resources
January 30, 2020 13:00 - 24 minutes - 20 MBShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/wintergear I've been getting some questions about the need for a winter steelhead fly fishing gear list for the upcoming Olympic Peninsula Steelhead Trip. I'll breakdown the basics today so we can assure you have the major items given rain, cold, sun, sleet, hail or any and all of the above. Because it is February in the Pacific Northwest, we prepare for any condition. Pyramid Lake Fly Fishing Trip Giveaway: https://wetflyswing.com/giveaway ...
WFS 118 - Euro Nymphing Tips with Pete Erickson - Echo Fly Fishing, Shadow X, Grayling, Loch Style Fishing
January 28, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBhttps://wetflyswing.com/118 I sat down with Pete Erickson to talk about euro nymphing and his experience developing one of the popular euro nymphing rods on the market, the Echo Shadow X. We find out which is the best length and weight, how to cast a euro nymphing rod and some bonus tips to help you while you are on the river. We also touch on Loch Style stillwater fishing and why it's something you should check out this year if you haven't heard about it yet. We touch on a little bit ...
WFS 117 - Steelhead with John McMillan - Olympic Peninsula, Columbia River, Summer and Winter Steelhead
January 21, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/117 John McMillan is on the podcast to talk about our northwest steelhead runs, the ups and downs of anadromous fish cycles and why John is optimistic about the current state of steelhead. John has a talent for clarifying the issues and breaking down where we are at given a long history of human influence in the northwest. There is no question this one will go down as one of the great podcast episodes and one of the first deep dives into some of the c...
WFS 116 - Hawaii Fly Fishing with Rick Lee - Bonefish, Maui, Triggerfish, Christmas Island, Saltwater Gear
January 14, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBhttps://wetflyswing.com/116 I had a great chat with Rick Lee to talk about Hawaii Fly Fishing with a focus on bonefish. Rick breaks down some great tips if you are heading to Hawaii with a focus on Maui today. We talk about casting tips for the wind, how to strip retrieve and how you can put together a DIY trip of your own. We also cover the best flies and why dumbbell eyes are key, where bonefish live 80% of the time and how you can maximize the time while you are out there. We dig i...
The Top 10 Fly Fishing Podcast Episodes - Galloup, Euro Nymphing, Spey, Hank, Orvis, Gierach, Dec, Steelhead
January 09, 2020 13:00 - 20 minutes - 17.1 MBShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/top10 I share the Top 10 Fly Fishing Podcast Episodes from the first two years of the Wet Fly Swing Podcast. I also add a few bonus podcasts in the show notes. If you have a favorite please leave a comment at the bottom of this post or leave a review on Apple Podcasts or at your favorite place to listen. Hosted Trip to the Olympic Peninsula: https://wetflyswing.com/op Top 10 Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast Episodes 10. WFS 063 – Tom...
WFS 115 - Whiting Farms with Tom Whiting - Fly Tying Materials, Steelhead Spey Hackle, Genetics, Hoffman, Scaleless Birds
January 07, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/115 I had the pleasure of talking to Tom Whiting who is the man behind Whiting Farms, the leader in fly tying hackles. We hear about the history of how Tom built a great company that started with a connection with Henry Hoffman. Tom has a passion for chicken genetics and shares some cool stories about how he produces ultra high quality chicken hackles including the spey hackles that are substitutes for heron hackle. Hosted Fly Fishing Trips with...
WFS 114 - Rainy's Flies with Rainy Riding - Fly Tying Innovation, Foam, Matching Hatches, The Grand Hopper
December 31, 2019 13:00 - 59 minutes - 47.9 MBShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/114 I sat down with Rainy Riding, the founder of Rainy's Flies, to hear the story of how she created one of the largest fly distribution centers in the country. We go in deep to the history of how she created the company given plenty of setbacks along the way. Show Sponsor: Summer Steelhead on the Deschutes with Swing the Fly: Show Notes Fly Fishing the West was the first magazine that Rainy placed an ad in for Rainys Flies. The Snakehead is...
WFS 113 - Frank Amato - Salmon Trout Steelheader, Amato Books, Fly Fishing and Tying Journal, Deschutes River
December 24, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/113 I finally sat down and had a great chat with Frank Amato who is the brains behind Salmon Trout Steelhead magazine, the Fly Fishing and Tying Journal and about 300 books relating to fishing. We hear how Frank was a key player in protecting the Deschutes River. We also hear about the Blue Jetboat Frank has had since 1980 and how he saved my butt after flipping int he river. Hosted Fly Fishing Trips with Dave https://wetflyswing.com/destination ...
WFS 112 - Moldy Chum with Brian Bennett - Steelhead, Patagonia, REI, Reel Pure Radio, Yeti, Artifishal
December 17, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/112 Brian Bennett, the founder of Moldy Chum, one of the biggest and oldest fly fishing websites is on the podcast to describe what the moldy chum is all about and where it's going. The slab of the month, the chumion, and suction dredging are all discussed today. We get into the Dirt Bag Diaries, Reel Pure Radio and other podcasts that inspired Brian to keep on moving. Suck my Fly Blog, The Hopper Talk Blog, Mini Chubby and many other blogs of yester...
WFS 111 - Australia Fly Fishing with Peter Morse - Tasmania, Baramundi, Flats Fishing, New Zealand, Lefty Kreh
December 10, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/111 Peter Morse, aka the Lefty Kreh of Australia, shares his vast knowledge on a life fishing and living in Australia. Peter shares some tips for Australia Fly Fishing with a focus on catching Baramundi including the life cycle and when and where to target them. Hear about the TV show that Peter put together for prime time that lasted five seasons. I have the biggest name in the world of fly fishing today so excited to introduce you to Peter Morse if...
WFS 110 - Shad Fly Fishing with Mark Benson - Alligator Hunting, St. Johns River, Bass & Birdies, Florida, Ritz-Carlton
December 03, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/ritz We dig into fly fishing for shad, alligator hunting and the Ritz-Carlton with Mark Benson. Mark walks us through the steps to catching shad along with some other shenanigans including the alligator hunt. Shad fishing has a lot of similarities to steelhead fishing so let's dig into it. Show Sponsors Hosted Fly Fishing Trips with Dave: https://wetflyswing.com/destination Show Notes with Mark Benson Flip Pallot was on the podcast in episode 7...
WFS 109 - Modern Terrestrials with Rick Takahashi - Fly Tying, Fly Fishing Illustrations, Jay Nichols, Taka Hopper, Dollar Store
November 26, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/rick Rick Takahashi is on the podcast to cover fly tying and fishing terrestrials. Rick tells why he loves terrestrials and which terrestrials you should focus on as your A list. Rick describes his biggest influences and the books he loves including Caddisflies by Gary LaFontaine. Tons of great resources and tips in this one by one of our great teachers in fly tying. Hear about the best materials to find from the Dollar Store along with some other i...
WFS 108 - Lance Egan Podcast - Euro Nymphing, Fly Fishing Tips, Cabelas, Fly Fish Food, Team USA
November 19, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/108 Lance Egan is on the podcast today to cover Euro Nymping, fly tying and his experience with Team USA. We talk about the advantages of using jig hooks and slotted beads and why you should avoid lower cost tungsten beads. Show Sponsors Hosted Fly Fishing Trips with Dave: https://wetflyswing.com/destination Show Notes with Lance Egan Curtis Fry was on the podcast in episode 40 and talked about Fly Fish Food. Fish Tech Outfitters was another c...
Fly Fishers Guide to Oregon with Gary Weber - Wilderness Adventures Press, NW Fly Fishing Magazine, Lahontan Cutthroat Trout
November 14, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/weber I had a good chat with Gary Weber who is the author of the Fly Fishers Guide to Oregon from Wilderness Adventures Press. This is a guide that will give you the basics on where to go, where to stay and some bonus tips for each location. Find out why Gary hates instagram and how the digital revolution changed his life. We also here about my first river fight and the changing landscape and river etiquette. We here some crazy fishing stories, fly ...
WFS 107 - Fly Tying with Pat Cohen - Deer Hair Poppers, RU Superfly, Smallmouth Bass, Tattoo Art
November 12, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/pat We hear the Pat Cohen story and how Pat went from a tattoo artist to one of the most popular fly tyers in the country. Pat specializes in tying deer hair poppers. He is also a smallmouth bass master and digs into some of his best bass tips today. Pat shares exactly how to tie a great bass popper including the best materials, tools and techniques. We hear the story of getting the bug from his first top water catch and then quickly won rookie of t...
WFS 106 - Alaska Fly Fishing with James Johnson - Katmai Trophy Lodge, Chinook, Giant Rainbows
November 05, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBShow Notes: Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/johnson I sat down with James Johnson who runs Katmai Trophy Lodge and Naknek River Camp. James breaks down fly fishing Alaska for salmon, trout, and char. Find out when the best time is to hit Alaska for a newbie and how to swing up chinook salmon. We talk about StealthCraft Boats and why the honeycomb design is an added feature that keeps the boat Stealthy. Find out how James got his start guiding in Michigan at one of the big Orvis lo...
WFS 105 - Sweetwater Travel with Steve Wilson - Taimen, Mongolia, Fly Fishing Guide School, Montana
October 29, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/105 Hosted Trips: https://wetflyswing.com/destination Steve Wilson from Sweetwater Travel breaks down the fly fishing guide school he runs and sheds some light on fishing Mongolia for Taimen. We hear about the school in Montana and a day in the life of a new student at the guide school. Find out why Taimen numbers are going down and how fisherman have had an impact on this fishery. We hear about the best drift boats Steve uses and what you can do t...
WFS 104 - Fly-Fishing Insider Podcast with Greg Keenan - Zencastr, Kamloops, Stillwater, Podcasting
October 24, 2019 12:00 - 35 minutes - 28.6 MBShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/104 I sat down with Greg Keenan, the host of the Fly-Fishing Insider Podcast to hear how he is putting together the next big fly fishing podcast. We hear about some of the great guests he's had on the show and what you can expect in the coming years. Show Notes with Greg Keenan Phil Rowley was on the podcast in episode 34 and was one of Greg's influencers for stillwater. Greg lives about an hour south of Kamloops. The Brian Niska episode and the ...
WFS 103 - Stillwater Fly Fishing with Jeff Perin - Entomology, Cascade Lakes, Chironomids, Loch-Style Fly Fishing
October 22, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/103 Fishing Trips: https://wetflyswing.com/destination I sat down with Jeff Perin from The Fly Fishers Place Fly Shop out of Sisters Oregon. We dig into stillwater tips and tricks and hear about the direction that Jeff took his life after a deep connection with his grandparents got him started. We focus on lakes of the NW and how he catches fish in the shallow and deep water. We get into the top 3 and why entomology is so important. Chironomids, c...
WFS 102 - Carp Fly Fishing with Kevin Morlock - Beaver Island Lake, Casting Tips, Flats Fishing, Tailing Fish
October 15, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/102 Kevin Morlock breaks down carp fly fishing in the Beaver Island Lake area. Lots of great tips for carp fishing regardless of your area including how to deal with the wind, why a loop not is key and why carp hate the plop. Carp fishing in this area is every bit of the flats fishing experience and cast for cast better than permit. We talk about the gear you need to get started and why you might have a chance for a 35 pounder. Show Sponsors The ...
WFS 101 - The FlyFishing & Tying Journal with Craig Schuhmann - Giant Rainbow Trout, Klamath Falls, Williamson River, Frank Amato
October 08, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/craig Hosted Trips: https://wetflyswing.com/destination Craig Schuhmann breaks down the Williamson River and the Klamath Falls area including how he became a guide in one of the best rainbow trout stillwater fisheries in the west. Big time bows and big time tips from one of the good guys in fly fishing today on the Wet Fly Swing Podcast. We also hear about how Craig became the editor of the FlyFishing and Tying Journal, hear about Frank Amato and hi...
WFS 100 - Joan Wulff Podcast - Fly Casting Tips, Lee Wulff, Yarn Rod, Dun Magazine, American Sportsman
October 01, 2019 12:00 - 54 minutes - 43.7 MBShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/joan Fantasy Fly Fishing Trips: https://wetflyswing.com/destination This is Episode 100!!! - I'm happy to share a chat I had with one of the greatest people in the history of fly fishing. Joan Wulff shares her great story and how she came to make a life in fly fishing even before she met Lee Wulff. We talk about how to double haul correctly, her first job with Garcia in the early days, how she toured the fly fishing show sequence, and how she built ...
WFS 099 - The Global FlyFisher with Martin Joergensen - Sea Trout, Denmark, Fly Tying, Sea-Run Brown Trout
September 24, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/martin Sponsors: https://www.thegreydrake.com/ and https://www.delifreshdesign.com/ I finally sat down and talked to Martin Joergensen, the man behind the Global Fly Fisher. We talk about Sea Trout in Denmark, how they differ from South American Brown Trout and how to catch fish in this unique fishery. Martin shares with us the impact of being diagnosed with MS. Take home message from Martin is to go fishing now while you can. Don't wait because n...
The Grey Drake with Dan Gates - Steelhead, Trout Spey, Utah, Fly Wallets
September 19, 2019 12:00 - 48 minutes - 38.8 MBShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/drake Hosted Trips: https://wetflyswing.com/destination Dan Gates shares his unique fly fishing company, The Grey Drake. We hear how Dan is giving back and producing products locally in a sustainable fashion. We also get into a little on trout spey, Idaho and of course steelhead fishing. Dan is a self proclaimed nerd for vintage fishing tackle. Hosted Trips with Dave and Experts from the Podcast: https://wetflyswing.com/destination Show Notes...
WFS 098 - Tom Sadler on AFFTA and IFTD - Mossy Creek Fly Fishing, Brook Trout, Shenandoah Valley
September 17, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/sadler Sponsors: https://www.thegreydrake.com/ and https://www.delifreshdesign.com/ Tom Sadler digs into the American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) and the International Fly Tackle Dealer (IFTD) Show plus his interesting background in fly fishing and conservation. AFFTA represents guides, outfitters, retailers, reps and more. We talk about how AFFTA can help fly fishing companies and a good way to think about building a successful business. ...
WFS 097 - Fly Fishing the Jetty with Brian Marz - Lingcod, Rockfish, Orvis, Caddis Fly, Tides, Oregon Coast
September 10, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/97 Hosted Trips with Dave: https://wetflyswing.com/destination Brian Marz shares some killer tips and resources for your next lingcod or rockfish trip on the fly. We go in deep on the tides, how to stay safe and where to fish at the right time to have the best chance to find fish. Much of the content is focused on fishing the Oregon Coast jetty but there are a ton of resources that will apply to other species and areas including the best Orvis gear ...
WFS 096 - Streamers with Gunnar Brammer - Smallmouth Bass, Pike Fly Fishing, Predators, Kelly Galloup, St. Louis River
September 03, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/gb Hosted Trips: https://wetflyswing.com/destination Gunnar Brammer shares his best tips on pike fly fishing, tying streamers, his connection with Kelly Galloup and a boat load more of great tips. We hear about the Sculp Daddy, Kill Whitey and other huge flies that are ultra effective and based on the forage base. Find out how to fish the St. Louis River, how to set hooks with streams for smallmouth, trout and pike. Tons of great videos, books ...
WFS 095 - Fly Fishers International with Len Zickler - Mel Krieger, Casting Awards, Learning Center, Orvis, PHWFF, Dire Straits
August 27, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 54 MBShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/ffi Show Sponsor: TheGreyDrake.com Show Sponsor: DeliFreshDesign.com Len Zickler, the CEO of Fly Fishers International is on the podcast to tell their story and how you can connect with an amazing resource. Whether it's fly tying, casting or conservation, FFI is all in on helping you become a better angler and conservationist. Find out about the Fly Tying Skills Award Program and other activities that are helping to engage people in fly fishing. ...
WFS 094 - Fly Fishing and Fly Tying with Shawn Holsinger - Stoneflies, Euro Nymphs, Holsinger's Fly Shop, Little Juniata River
August 20, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/94 Shawn Holsinger from Holsinger's fly shop gets into some fly fishing and fly tying tips with a focus on his local stream including the Little Juniata River. We get into Euro Nymphs, stone flies and the Holsinger story. Shawn shares some euro nymphing tips, how to get more efficient and is rule of thumb on proportions. FYI - It's pretty much half of what you think it'll be. Shawn stresses technique in fly tying over just copying the pattern. Sho...
WFS 093 - Musky Fly Fishing with Bill Spicer - The New Fly Fisher, Musky Hunter, Ugly Pike Podcast, Bite Tippet
August 13, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/93 Bill Spicer host of The New Fly Fisher breaks down musky fishing and some great tips to get you into a chance for a big fish. We talk about the best lakes to target musky, the gear you need to have a chance and how to revive a tired fish. Bill describes the biggest difference between pike and musky, why he uses marker buoys and how a musky can melt a stainless steel hook. Lots of good stuff including where to go for more resources to hook some mus...
WFS - 092 - Alaska Fly Fishing with Kyle Shea - Rainbow Trout, Bristol Adventures, Kulik Lodge, Deneki, Alaska West
August 06, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/92 Fly Fishing Fantasy Trip: https://wetflyswing.com/destination Kyle Shea breaks out some Alaska tips for rainbows and how he got involved with Deneki and Alaska West. If you've ever googled steelhead or trout fishing for Alaska, you've probably seen one of his 1400 Deneki blog posts. Spey fishing for rainbows, king salmon, Leopard rainbow and how to find the big fish are covered in this episode along with a step x step gear guide to get ready for...
WFS 091 - DIY Fly Fishing Exploration Tips with Ray Montoya - Middle East, Permit, Bonefish, Emperor Fish, Yemen
July 30, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 64 MBShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/ray Hosted Trips: https://wetflyswing.com/destination Ray Montoya tells us how he has spent the last 20 years in the Middle East fishing for Permit, Emperor Fish and other species in a remote part of the world. He shares some of his best tips to put together a remote trip on your own time. Find out why this should be on your bucket list if you are into the salt water. Wet Fly Swing Hosted Trips with Dave and Expert Guests from the Podcast: h...
Fly Fishing Founders - Adamsbuilt Fishing with Mont Adams - Nevada Fly Fishing, Waders Gear
July 25, 2019 12:00 - 36 minutes - 30 MBShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/mont Mont Adams tells the Adamsbuilt story and how he has stayed in business for over 30 years selling waders, boots and other quality fly fishing gear. Hear some of the stories and challenges in competing with other companies in the space. Show Sponsors The Wet Fly Swing Members Society: https://membership.wetflyswing.com/ Show Notes with Adamsbuilt Fishing Hendrix Outdoors was the company that Mont worked for initially and then transitioned in...
WFS 089 - Trout Spey with Capt. John McCloskey - Naknek River Alaska, Chattahoochee River, Georgia Fly Fishing, Swinging Flies
July 23, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/dryfly We cover trout spey with Captain John McCloskey aka Dry Fly John on Instagram. John goes deep into how he catches trout on the Chattahoochee River and the Naknek River out of Alaska. John is teaching spey in Georgia. Tons of great tips including the best rod, lines, how to cast and how he teaches spey. We talk about the difference between spey, switch and single hand and how to present the fly to different trout species. Show Sponsors Wet...
Fly Fishing Founders - Wilderness Lite Float Tubes with Phil Hayes - Ultralight Boats, Gregory, Outcast, REI, Backcountry Hunters and Anglers
July 18, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBTake the Survey: https://wetflyswing.com/fantasy Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/tube Phil Hayes breaks down ultralight backcountry fly fishing. He produces the Wilderness Lite float tube which is a good start to your gear list when heading out on a backcountry trip. We get into most of the gear you need to put together your trip and shed light on what it's all about. Fly Fisherman's Fantasy Survey: https://wetflyswing.com/fantasy Show Notes with Phil Hayes The Outcast Trini...
WFS 088 - The Fiberglass Manifesto with Cameron Mortenson - Choosing a Rod, Tips, Eagle Claw, Barclay, Grey, McFarland
July 16, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBTake the Survey: https://wetflyswing.com/fantasy Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/glass Cameron Mortenson is on the podcast to talk about the Fiberglass Manifesto, the largest website dedicated to all things glass fly rods. We talk about an easy way to get into the glass game with a $30 rod, talk about the history and where glass rods are going. Find out how Cameron built the Manifesto while maintaining his life as a police officer and father. We hear a couple of tips to avoid you...
WFS 087 - Yellow Dog Fly Fishing with Jim Klug - Belize, Permit, The Fly Box, Jako Lucas, Cuba, Durango
July 09, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/dog We cover Belize and Permit fishing with Jim Klug today on the show. Jim talks about his favorite patterns along with all of the steps to book your next trip to Belize. Find out why Yellow Dog is one of the leaders in the travel and destination space these days. We talk about the best time to hit permit, how to find the best guide and how to choose the location that's perfect for you. Lot's of good tips and a step x step plan to get down south fo...
WFS 086 - Winter Steelhead with Mark Bachmann - Sandy River, Fly Fish USA, Carl Perry, Airflo
July 02, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBSponsor: https://www.delifreshdesign.com/ Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/mark I spent a day with Mark Bachmann on the Sandy River looking for winter steelhead. Within 10 minutes of putting the boat in the water we find ourselves stuck on a mid channel boulder in the first rapid. We look at the best setup for winter steelhead, talk about how to find fish and hear the story of how Mark made a business in fly fishing at Fly Fish USA. Mark brings a hard exterior but after spending a...
Fly Fishing Founders - Proof Fly Fishing with Matt Draft - How to Build a Fly Rod, Cold Water River
June 27, 2019 12:00 - 55 minutes - 44.6 MBShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/proof I had a nice chat with Matt Draft from Proof Fly Fishing to cover rod building. Matt is all in on his company where he teaches, provides all of the pieces to the puzzle and has some great tutorials out there. We walk through the steps to build a new rod or retrofit an old rod. There are a number of resources and video tutorials that are at Proof Fly Fishing. We talk about what it will take to get into a Euro Nymphing rod as the example in this...