Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/760 Presented By: Mountain Waters Resort , Smitty's Fly Box , FishHound Expeditions , Patagonia Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors One of the most iconic fish you'll see across social media is the peacock bass - massive, vibrant, and found deep in some of the most remote jungle waters on the planet. Today, we're heading into one of those places, Baku Lod...

#759 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/759   Presented by: San Juan Rodworks , Fish The Fly , FishHound Expeditions , Mountain Waters Resort Sponsors:  https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors     In this episode, we sit down with Jerry Kustich—bamboo rod builder, author, and one of the pioneers of Great Lakes steelhead fly fishing. From his off-the-grid cabin days in Idaho to building rods with legends...

#758 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/758 Presented by:   TroutRoutes , Drifthook Fly Fishing , Yellowstone Teton Territory , On DeMark Lodge Alex Xenie Hall — legendary Colorado fly fishing guide, steelhead nut, and self-proclaimed trout bum — takes us deep into his world, from the Upper San Juan to the far end of the Babine River. Show Notes:   https://wetflyswing.com/758

#757 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/757    Presented by: Mountain Waters Resort , Jackson Hole Fly Company , Yellowstone Teton Territory , Four Wheel Campers Sponsors:  https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors       What would you do if your wading boot slips, your ankle snaps, and you're stranded miles from help—in the cold, wet, and dark? In this episode, we bring on Brett Stoffel from OutdoorSafe....

#756 Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/756 Presented By: FishHound Expeditions , Fish The Fly , On DeMark Lodge , Mountain Waters Resort Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Would you guide steelhead anglers through Washington's wild rivers, then hop on a flight to Gabon or French Polynesia to chase something completely different—all while pushing the fly fishing industry to care more and...

#755 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/755   Presented by: Pescador on the Fly If you've ever tried to sneak in a little fly fishing on a business trip or family vacation, this episode is for you. Jeff Ditsworth of Pescador on the Fly shares his fly fishing travel hacks from 25+ years of experience. We dive into how to pack light, avoid common gear mistakes, and make the most of those bonus fish...

#754 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/754 Presented By: Stonefly Nets , Smitty's Fly Box , TroutRoutes , On DeMark Lodge Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors In today's show, we're gonna be expanding our discussion topics beyond the traditional scope of In the Bucket. Since we started the show, we've spent a lot of time talking about space-specific ideas like casting improvement, gear sel...

#753 Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/753 Presented by: Four Wheel Campers ,  Smitty's Fly Box , Intrepid Camp Gear When Phil Rowley first came across a balanced leech nearly 20 years ago, he didn't expect it to become one of the most influential flies in his Stillwater arsenal. In this episode, Phil sits down with the guy who helped make it all happen—Jerry McBride. You'll hear how the balanc...

#752B Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/752B   Presented by: Fish The Fly Guide Service If you've ever wanted to escape the summer crowds and get into Western Wyoming fly fishing, this episode is for you. I sat down with Jason "JB" Balogh from Fish the Fly Guide Service in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. JB shares what it's like to hike into the high-country creeks around the Tetons to target cutthroat t...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/752 Presented By: Drifthook Fly Fishing ,   On DeMark Lodge , Mountain Waters Resort Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors What if the river rose, the wind calmed, and a 30-inch brown slid into view—would you be ready? Deep in the heart of Argentina's Patagonia, chances like this don't come often. Today, we're heading south to chase migratory browns in crys...

#751 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/751   Presented by: On DeMark Lodge , Togiak River Lodge Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors      In this episode, we're joined once again by one of the most well-traveled fly anglers in the world — Jeff Currier. Jeff has now caught over 480 species on the fly, and he's still going strong with his goal of hitting 500. From the Amazon to Africa, Austr...

#750 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/750   Today on CJ's Reel Southern Podcast, we're going musky fishing in the Northwoods with guide Chris Willen. Chris breaks down how early-season smallmouth keep things interesting before musky season kicks off, and why northern muskies play a totally different game than their southern counterparts.  We're talking fly patterns that move big fish, the water...

# 749 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/749 Presented By: Four Wheel Campers Today, we catch up with Ryan Burch, high school pottery teacher by day, and adventurer behind Tales of the 48 by summer. Ryan is gearing up for the ultimate fly fishing road trip in his fully loaded Four Wheel Camper. He's aiming to connect with fish, places, and people across the country—starting this summer with the e...

#748 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/748    Presented by: Mountain Waters Resort , Togiak River Lodge Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors      What does it take to build the top fishing magazine in Alaska—and still find time to chase 30-inch rainbows and 250-pound salmon sharks? In this episode, we sit down with Marcus Weiner, founder of Fish Alaska Magazine, to explore his favorite Ala...

#747 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/747 Presented By:  Mountain Waters Resort Swinging flies for Atlantic salmon in an area made famous by Lee Wulff? Our guest today has been doing just that for over 50 years. Rod Brophy, Master Guide at Mountain Waters Resort, breaks down his favorite surface techniques—including bombers, the Portland Hitch, and the classic riffle hitch. You'll hear how he r...

#746 Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/746 Presented By:   On DeMark Lodge ,  Intrepid Camp Gear Would you board a 9-hour flight to catch trout in Patagonia or brave a three-hour mule ride into a river camp in Chile—all for the chance to fish water most people will never see? Today we're joined by Chris Hunt, longtime fly fishing writer and co-founder of Hatch Adventure Travel. Chris shares wha...

#745 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/745 Presented By:  Jackson Hole Fly Company , On DeMark Lodge The Fly Fishing Film Tour started with a small group of anglers looking for something fresh. Today, these films are part of a new wave of storytelling in fly fishing. Our guest, RA Beattie, has been there since the beginning. In this episode, RA shares his journey and highlights from his films, i...

#744 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/744   Presented by: Grand Teton Fly Fishing , Yellowstone Teton Territory , Togiak River Lodge Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors     We sit down with the legendary Jack Dennis—author, guide, fly tier, and storyteller with a legacy stretching back over 50 years in the fly fishing world. From founding Team USA and the Jackson Hole One Fly to filming...

#743B Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/743B Presented By:   Yellowstone Teton Territory Today's guest is Josh Miller, a Pennsylvania-based guide and coach for Team USA's Youth Fly Fishing Team. He's helped shape some of the best young anglers in the world, and in this conversation, he's sharing his roadmap for preparing for new water, making smarter decisions on the river, and understanding the...

#743 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/743 Presented By:   Fish The Fly ,  FishHound Expeditions ,  Yellowstone Teton Territory ,  Jackson Hole Fly Company   We've had episodes on fly fishing the Gaspé Peninsula before: the famous rivers, active Atlantic salmon to the surface, and why it's a fantastic destination. But today,  we're diving even deeper. Andrew Murphy, longtime guide and now lodge...

#742 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/742     Presented by: On DeMark Lodge In this episode, we're headed to one of Montana's most iconic rivers — the Big Hole River. Known as one of the last strongholds for Arctic grayling and a key tributary of the Missouri River, the Big Hole is facing some serious challenges. Brian Wheeler, Executive Director of the Big Hole River Foundation, joins us to ta...

#741 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/741 Presented By:  On DeMark Lodge If you're dreaming about a fall trip to Montana to chase trophy trout under the big sky, this episode is for you. We're heading to the Missouri River with the DeMark family—Craig, Becky, and Warren—from On DeMark Lodge. They're sharing what makes their small, family-run lodge near Craig, MT, one of the most dialed-in opera...

#740 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/740    Presented by: Northern Rockies Adventures In this episode, we dive into the remote and wild fishing experiences offered by Northern Rockies Adventures with Daniel Schildknecht, Phil Rowley, and Lance Egan. From chasing Northern Pike, Lake Trout, and Grayling to navigating untouched rivers by float plane, this trip had it all. Plus, we get an inside l...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/ Presented By: Heated Core , Four Wheel Campers , Fish The Fly , TroutRoutes Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors In today's episode of In the Bucket podcast, we're joined by George Cook, Josh Linn, and Mia Sheppard. This is an all-star cast with considerable influence in the fly fishing industry, and together, they have contributed greatly to the way we f...

#738 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/738 Presented By:   Grand Teton Fly Fishing , Four Wheel Campers ,    On DeMark Lodge  Do you fish with sinking fly lines? You can likely thank our podcast guest for the fly line you use today. Jim Teeny is back on the show to dive into the legacy of Teeny Fly Lines. Hear the story behind his revolutionary sinking lines and the game-changing techniques that...