The MEND Fly Fishing Podcast

Link to Skwala Fly Patterns: https://redsflyfishing.com/collections/skwala-stoneflies   Link to Our "Skwala Special" Guided Trips https://www.redsflyshop.com/skwala-special-guided-yakima-river/  

Anglers listen up.  You don't have to buy the latest and greatest floating device to have a great time on the water and productive fishing. Start small dream big. Borrow a damn canoe if you have to, but get out there!  In this Podcast I'll weigh out pro's con's and give you some ideas on how to expand your fishing with a floating device of some type. Here are some of the products I mention in this...

Learn the truth about rod weight, length, type, and style in this Podcast "The Truth About Fly Rods".  Here are links to some of the rods mentioned in the Podcast: BEGINNER'S FLY RODS SAGE FLY RODS WINSTON FLY RODS G LOOMIS FLY RODS ECHO FLY RODS BURKHEIMER FLY RODS REDINGTON FLY RODS SALTWATER FLY RODS BASS & PIKE FLY RODS EURO NYMPHING RODS CREEK FISHING RODS TROUT SPEY RODS SAGE SPEY RODS WINST...

Get prepared for warming conditions this spring by evaluating where you are at gear wise and fly wise.  You'll thank me later.  Anglers should be capable of spontaneous adventures. Are you using the wrong strike indicator? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdcwnYceJRI&t=3s New  Zealand Style Strike Indicator Kit https://redsflyfishing.com/products/new-zealand-strike-indicator-tool-kit?_pos=3&_sid=42...

View Tackle and Links On the Powerhour Blog:   https://www.redsflyshop.com/blog/post/conquer-cold-weather-trout-podcast/ For some there is no "off season". We'll fish when its cold, wet, snow, or whatever!  Get prepared with good tackle and good clothing.    

As temps drop strategies must change. Here are some great tips for helping you have more success while trout spey fishing and Euro nymphing.

What the hell is a BWO?  Find out about this insect and how to put trout in the net on these tiny dry flies on this episode. We'll deep dive into how to be successful with the little itty bitty mayflies.   Links to useful products:   Mayfly Dry Flies:  https://redsflyfishing.com/collections/mayflies?page=1 Deadly Dozen Dry Flies:  (if you want a BWO emphasis just put it in the order comments)  htt...

Flies -  https://redsflyfishing.com/collections/steelhead-salmon-flies?page=1    

On a guide day in the winter one of our top guides and fishiest SOB on the planet, Craig Chittenden, sat down with me to talk about 5 different nymph fishing strategies and the pro's and con's to each one. Nymphs:   https://www.redsflyfishing.com/Nymphs-for-Trout-Fishing-s/203.htm ESN Nymph Setups:   https://www.redsflyfishing.com/Euro-Nymphing-Rods-and-Setups-s/566.htm Strike Indicators and Nymph...

http://redsflyshop.com/christmas-island-hosted-fly-fishing-trips On this episode, Bob Miller and I sit down and chat about our upcoming trip to Christmas Island.

Along with some general banter Joe rotter chats tips for catchin' some trout during the cold months.

One of the keys to being successful in the fall is understanding "light line" nymphing.  The water is usually low, clear, and the turbidity of spring doesn't allow for the big heavy setups and spontaneous strikes from trout.  Slow things down and lighten up in the fall. Its a delicate game and this podcast is dedicated to helping you get set up right and understand how to put more trout on the lin...

It seems as though dry fly fishing is becoming a lost art. No longer do anglers spend days, weeks, or even years mastering the art of a stealthy presentation with a dry fly.  Nowadays we just club 'em with a big strike indicator and a couple of nymphs.  Dry fly fishing however is the heart and soul of the sport!  

Best. Fishing. Ever.  This trip is really spectacular. We'll be personally hosting these each summer, so if you have EVER thought about doing this trip please click the link and get more images and information. Nuff Said. http://redsflyshop.com/kamchatka-russia-hosted-by-joe-rotter

At a the hotel bar in Mexico we chat about the happenings of the week.  Excuse my language, I was excited and a had a couple of drinks.  Our crew had a killer trip to fish the Sea of Cortez this past week.  My best pal Connor and I debrief over a few drinks and discuss the trip. It was really fun and we had a good time chatting about all the action from the week. Here is a link to the trip info - ...

Come explore a guide's tackle bag and listen to what secrets are inside this thing.  We'll chat about flies, tools, floatant, indicators, and more.  Helpful links to some products: Fishpond Cutbank Gear Bag -  http://www.redsflyfishing.com/Fishpond-CUTBANK-GEAR-BAG-p/cgb-y.htm Fishpond Headgate Tippet Holder -  http://www.redsflyfishing.com/searchresults.asp? Search=headgate&Submit= Dr. Slick Scis...

Let's make this simple.  Euro Style Nymphing (dead drifting nymphs without a float/indicator) is damn effective. So much so every competitive fisherman does it!  The problem is getting started can be daunting. There is simply too much info out there.  Hopefully this Podcast will help you make sense of some of this. Rods Mentioned: ECHO Shadow II Czech Nymphing Rod Redington Hydrogen Rod (11' 3 Wei...

On this episode we review a few things from the weekend's Trout Spey clinics and the fishing from the week, along with a preview of the Red's Rendezvous IX coming up on April 20th - 22nd, 2018.  We'll follow up with a summary of a Wisdom of the Guides chapter featuring Craig Mathews.  

This is a great book!  I just love the quotes and the amazing knowledge of these ol' fellas in this book.  I'll be doing about one of these a week and I hope you enjoy listening to me quoting these interviews.  You can purchase this book online, we don't currently sell it at Red's. 

Today I share a local fishing report and answer lots of questions including some good ones about spring bass fishing.

There are many misconceptions about "spey vs. switch rods".  What's the difference?  In this Podcast I'll disect the difference between the two and try to help listeners make some strategic decisions on what they should be casting.    Spey Rods Spey Rod and Reel Complete Outifts Switch Rods Switch Rod and Reel Complete Outfits   Sage MOD Spey Rod   Sage X Spey Rod

Here I am.  Q and A for the listeners and I attempted to answer everyone's questions.  I'll be making another post next week and we'll get a few more questions answered and "Mend" your fishing haha.  You see what I did there.  Tight Lines and enjoy the Podcast.