Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

#737 Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/737 Presented By: Togiak River Lodge , Yellowstone Teton Territory ,   On DeMark Lodge , Pescador on the Fly Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors What if your next fly fishing trip required hiking your gear a mile into a canyon, floating through whitewater, and casting big bugs at canyon walls? Would you do it for a shot at dry fly takes? Today, we'r...

#736 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/736   Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors     Welcome to the very first episode of CJ's Reel Southern Podcast! This podcast is all about one thing—trophy fishing. Whether it's brown trout, smallmouth, stripers, or even musky, we're diving deep into the tactics, flies, and mindset it takes to target big fish. To kick things off, Chad Johnson is joined...

Phil #735 Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/735 Presented By:   Four Wheel Campers , Pescador on the Fly , Yellowstone Teton Territory In this episode of The Littoral Zone with Phil Rowley, Tom Jarman, a top competitive fly angler and winner of the 2024 Australian Fly Fishing Championships, breaks down his best strategies, tactics, and flies for fishing Australian lakes and beyond. Episode Chap...

#734 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/734    Presented by: FishHound Expeditions Did you know that large-scale trawling is wiping out Alaska's wild salmon, halibut, and other key species? In this episode, we talk with Adam Cuthriell of Fishhound Expeditions about the bycatch crisis—where thousands of fish are caught and discarded every year. Adam breaks down how trawlers operate, the impact on...

#733 Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/733 Presented By: Grand Teton Fly Fishing , Heated Core , Stonefly Nets Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors What makes streamer fishing so different from dry flies and nymphing? Is it about imitating baitfish, triggering aggression, or just throwing the biggest fly you can? Today, we're bringing back Gunnar Brammer, streamer expert and fly designer,...

#732 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/732   Presented By:  Grand Teton Fly Fishing , Four Wheel Campers , Pescador on the Fly In this episode, Chad Johnson, a legendary guide on the White River, shares his best tips for targeting big browns with streamers. You'll hear a classic Dave Whitlock story, learn when the big fish bite, and find out why Chad still loves the area—even after the famous Da...

#731B Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/731B Presented By:  Yellowstone Teton Territory   The West is home to some incredible bug hatches, but only a few can match the size and intensity of the great salmon fly hatch. Today, we're diving into the magic of this hatch with Justin Adams of the South Fork Lodge. We will talk about the Middle Fork, the Salmon River, and even the Grand Canyon. Find ou...

#731 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/731    Presented by: Togiak River Lodge , On DeMark Lodge , Mountain Waters Resort Sponsors:  https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors    Switching from freshwater to saltwater fly fishing isn't always easy, but today's guest makes it simple. In this episode, we talk with guide George Sylvestre about fly fishing Massachusetts and the flats of Cape Cod, the Tailwate...

#730 Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/730 Presented By: Drifthook Fly Fishing , Four Wheel Campers , Jackson Hole Fly Company , Togiak River Lodge Sponsors:  https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors What if we could bring back wild salmon and steelhead to the rivers where they once thrived? With historic runs in the Columbia and Snake Rivers plummeting, it's time to ask—what can we do to reverse the d...

#729 Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/729 Presented By:  Pescador on the Fly , Four Wheel Campers , TroutRoutes       Stillwater fishing has always been close to my heart, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges and misconceptions. I'm excited to have Denny Rickards on today's episode because we'll debunk some stillwater fly fishing myths.  Denny is one of the most knowledgeable st...

#728 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/728    Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors    In this episode, Jeff Liskay, aka the "Great Lakes Dude," is joined by longtime outdoor writer D'Arcy Egan. With over 50 years of experience covering fishing and conservation in Ohio, D'Arcy shares his knowledge of Lake Erie's transformation, the steelhead boom, and the history of fishery management in th...

#727 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/727 Presented By: Stonefly Nets , Heated Core Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors What is it about steelhead that makes them so addictive to chase? Is it the perfect swing, the surface take, or the mystery of where they'll show up next? For those who pursue them, it's more than fishing—it's a way of life. Time to get in the bucket... Today, we're joi...

#726 Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/726 Presented By: Waters West , Jackson Hole Fly Company , Pescador on the Fly Do you know where the most remote and unattainable Fly Fishing Destination is for Spey.  Today's guest Max Kantor, from Guideline Fly Fishing, will share the tips on fishing these storied waters so you have more skills for your home water. Max Kantor from Guideline USA is here t...

Traveled #25 Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/725B Presented By: Yellowstone Teton Territory What makes the Golden Triangle one of the most sought-after fly fishing destinations for anglers? With legendary rivers like the Henry's Fork, the Yellowstone, and the Snake, this region spans Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming—offering some of the best trout fishing on the planet. Today, we're heading out to...

#725 Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/725 Presented By:   Grand Teton Fly Fishing , FishHound Expeditions ,  Heated Core In part one of How Lakes Work, Brian and Phil explained lake classification and the key zones we should focus on. In part two, we'll explore how lakes change throughout the seasons. Brian will break down what happens each season, how it impacts fish behavior, and where you s...

#724 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/724   Presented by: Drifthook Fly Fishing Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors   Streamer fishing for trout is all about movement, and few people understand it better than Tommy Lynch. In this episode, Tommy breaks down his four-step framework for fishing streamers, explains the difference between suicide fish and would-be predators, and shares why mo...

#723 Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/723 Presented By: TroutRoutes , Grand Teton Fly Fishing , Pescador on the Fly , Yellowstone Teton Territory Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors What makes the Catskills one of the most legendary fly fishing destinations in the US? With historic rivers like the East and West Branch of the Delaware, the Beaver Kill, and the Willowemoc, this region is...

#722 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/722 Presented By:   Grand Teton Fly Fishing Josh Gallivan, head guide at Grand Teton Fly Fishing, is here to share his expertise on the streams and lakes around the Grand Teton area. He'll talk about how he started at the Jack Dennis Fly Shop, share some great stories, and dive into his techniques for sight fishing snake river cutthroat and fishing stillwat...

Save your Spot for the Togiak Spey Trip:  https://wetflyswing.com/alaska Enter the Giveaway here:  https://wetflyswing.com/giveaway In this episode, Dave goes solo to share the top 14 tips from past Spey episodes for Chinook Salmon.  You will discover how to hook up with more salmon on the swing this year!

#720 Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/720 Presented By:   Togiak River Lodge We're heading to Alaska to chase King Salmon in one of the last great strongholds for Chinook. Today, we're joined by Floyd Carter, a passionate guide at Togiak River Lodge and beyond, who's sharing expert tips on swinging for Chinook on a spey. He'll take us back to his first season at Togiak, the unique spey camp th...

#719 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/719   Presented by: FishHound Expeditions In this episode, we take a unique journey into the world of bush flying in Alaska with Ariel Tweto—pilot, adventurer, and star of Flying Wild Alaska. Ariel shares what it was like growing up in a family of pilots, the thrill of her first appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman, and even a memorable drink wi...

#718 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/718 Presented By: Drifthook Fly Fishing , Pescador on the Fly , Yellowstone Teton Territory , Togiak River Lodge Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors What makes Minnesota one of the most diverse fly fishing destinations in the country? From chasing wild steelhead on the North Shore and brook trout in the spring creeks of the Driftless, this state offe...

#717 Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/717 Presented By:     On DeMark Lodge , Four Wheel Campers , Heated Core      Take a quick moment and think about what your top 5 euro nymphing flies are right now. If you could only have five flies to use on the water, what would they be?  Today's guest picked his top flies straight from some of the best fly anglers around the world. And now, he's sharing...

#716 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/716   Presented by: FishHound Expeditions In this episode, we're joined by Tim Bristol, the Executive Director of SalmonState, to discuss the urgent challenges and exciting successes in protecting Alaska's iconic salmon populations. With nearly three decades of experience in conservation, Tim offers valuable insights into the complexities of salmon recovery...

#715 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/715 Presented By: Yellowstone Teton Territory, Stonefly Nets, JH Fly Co, Grand Teton Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Today, we head to British Columbia with Tim Arsenault and Matt Bentley, two hardcore steelhead anglers who know these waters inside and out. We'll dive into spay casting techniques, winter steelhead fishing strategies, and how to m...