Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

Show Notes:   https://wetflyswing.com/640 Presented By:   Waters West , Visit Helena, MT , Jackson Hole Fly Company ,  Yellowstone Teton Territory Phil Rowley is back with the ultimate guide to inducing a take in Stillwater! In today's episode, we're diving deep into the unique challenges and techniques of stillwater fishing. We'll cover rod and hand position, retrieve essentials, and how to use '...

Show Notes:   https://wetflyswing.com/639   Presented By:   TroutRoutes Sponsors:  https://wetflyswing.com/troutroutes   Welcome to another exciting episode where we dive deep into the Troutroutes app innovations and partnerships. Today, we are thrilled to have Erik Johnsen with us, a passionate fly fisherman who has transformed his love for the sport into a groundbreaking role at Troutroutes. As...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/638 Presented By: Visit Helena, MT , Skwala , Jackson Hole Fly Company , Waters West Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to be on Capitol Hill and make a presentation in front of our nation's leaders have the word pebble Mine passed through your brainwaves a few times, or associated projects. And what if some...

Show Notes:   https://wetflyswing.com/637   Presented By: Skwala , Togiak River Lodge , Togens Fly Shop , Visit Helena, MT Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors     Kamden Glade, fisheries specialist from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, joins us to discuss his groundbreaking research on the Minnesota musky diet. In some regions, these formidable fish have earned a dubious reput...

Show Notes:   https://wetflyswing.com/636 Presented By:  FishHound Expeditions  Today, we hang out with Shannon Martin, executive director of the Kenai Sport Fishing Association. She's here to take us behind the scenes into what they are doing to protect the best salmon rivers in the country. Plus, we'll get an update on the Chinook status in this area. Have you heard of the suicide run? It's a mu...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/635 Today we're heading back north to Alaska to find out what the road system has to offer. Not only are we going to talk about where you can find 20 and 30-inch rainbows, but we're going to get Mike's take on why Chinook have taken such a downturn and why this is connected to 30 billion hatchery fish being released up there. We're also gonna talk about swinging...

Show Notes:   https://wetflyswing.com/634   Presented By:  Stonefly Nets , TroutRoutes , Togens Fly Shop   In this podcast, Dave talks about In this episode, AJ Gottschalk of Project Healing Waters talks about how their organization helps veterans through fly fishing. But did you know it also benefits volunteers just as much? Today, we'll explore how their conservation program makes a difference a...

Show Notes:   https://wetflyswing.com/633 Presented By: TroutRoutes Today, we're diving into the world of next-generation angling boats with Rich Batcheller from Abstract Watercraft. Rich is the brain behind the revolutionary carbon fiber raft. Find out how their design can help eliminate line tangles and redefine rafting, as well as the features that set this boat apart. Stay tuned for an insider...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/632 We have a very informative show coming your way, as I'm speaking with April Vokey from Anchored Outdoors, as well as Spey-O-Rama, world champion spey caster, Tim Arsenault. I've been friends with these two for many years and it's been exciting to watch them thrive as respected professionals in the fly fishing industry. April has her own educational media com...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/631   Presented by: Yellowstone Teton Territory , Togiak River Lodge , FishHound Expeditions , Stonefly Nets Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors    Today, Derek Hutton from Hutton Fly joins us to talk about East Coast Fly Fishing. If you've ever dreamt of catching that elusive bass, muskie, or trout, then you're in for a real treat. In this episode, we'll...

Show Notes:   https://wetflyswing.com/630 Presented By: TroutRoutes Today's episode is one of a kind. We bridge the gap between fly fishing and mental health with Melissa Ceren, the fly fishing therapist. Learn about her distinct approach to mindful fishing, strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome, and practical advice for therapy and angling. Find out in this episode how outdoor activities an...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/629 Presented By: Jackson Hole Fly Company , Visit Helena, MT , Togiak River Lodge , Waters West Have you ever been on the water and struggled with casting in the wind? Maybe things were going great, and then the wind started kicking up. Fish were feeding, but you couldn't make that cast, that perfect cast to hook up with those big fish. And what if I told you t...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/628 Presented By:  FishHound Expeditions Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors What is it about a trip to Central America that may be the one factor that will make this trip a trip of a lifetime? Is it the chance to catch a tarpon or a permit on a fly? Is it getting a break from the US winners for a warm, tropical location? Or is it the local food and peopl...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/627   Presented by: Skwala , Guide Book , Yellowstone Teton Territory , Waters West Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors    Hank Shaw, author of the book "Hunt, Gather, Cook" and a James Beard Award-winning chef, will guide us through his acclaimed books like "Buck, Buck, Moose" and "Hook, Line, and Supper," revealing secrets to achieving the perfect high-...

Show Notes:   https://wetflyswing.com/626 Presented By: Yellowstone Teton Territory  Bruce Staples, author of multiple books on fishing in the Yellowstone area, is back to take us to the East Idaho Fly Tying Expo. You'll find out what you can expect for the next one in 2025. You'll also get some of the best flies for fishing in Yellowstone Country and a little insight into Sheridan Lake and other...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/625 Presented By: FishHound Expeditions Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to be on Capitol Hill and make a presentation in front of our nation's leaders have the word pebble Mine passed through your brainwaves a few times, or associated projects. And what if someone told you that the governor of Alaska has not been doing a great job of protecting th...

Show Notes:   https://wetflyswing.com/624 Presented By: FishHound Expeditions , Guide Book , Stonefly Nets , Drifthook Fly Fishing Today, we've got Mike Simboski and Allie Flake from Smith Optics to tell us all about choosing the right glasses for fishing. Hear about the history of Smith Optics, tips for picking the best lenses, and some affordable options. Plus, we'll dive into ChromaPop lenses a...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/623   Presented by: Togiak River Lodge , Visit Helena, MT , Stonefly Nets , Yellowstone Teton Territory Sponsors:  https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors   Craig Hayes, owner of Turneffe Flats Lodge, has spent the last 40 years pioneering conservation efforts and catch-and-release practices, making Belize a top destination for anglers. In this episode, Craig shares th...

Show Notes:   https://wetflyswing.com/622 Presented By: Skwala , Drifthook Fly Fishing , Togiak River Lodge , TroutRoutes In this podcast, Dave talks about Ketchum and Sun Valley, Idaho, famous for many "firsts" in fly fishing and skiing. He joins Terry Ring, owner of Silver Creek Outfitters, who shares tips on fly fishing and local history. The episode highlights the first fly shop in Idaho, the...

We have an interesting show coming y our way with pro guide Trevor Covich and fly designer Alex Belonga. These guys have never met before, but they share a passion for king salmon fishing. Alex is well known for creative salmon and steelhead flies. Trevor's a legendary spey guide splitting his time between Washington's Olympic Peninsula and some of the best waters in Alaska. We're gonna get some g...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/620   Presented by: Guide Book Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/guidebook   Today we delve into fly fishing Central Florida with the expert guidance of Frank, a seasoned angler with decades of experience. He'll share invaluable insights into fishing strategies, equipment, and techniques. From targeting redfish and snook with varying rod weights to the intricaci...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/619 Presented By: Yellowstone Teton Territory Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Think of the last time you saw a fish rise to eat an insect. Were you able to identify what stage of the insect that that fish was feeding on? How about trying to identify the actual bug and what's your best method for capturing an insect? If you want to try to idea it, toda...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/618   Presented by: Yellowstone Teton Territory , Togiak River Lodge , FishHound Expeditions , Stonefly Nets Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors    Today, we're diving into choosing the perfect trout fly with an expert who knows his stuff. Imagine you're at the river with your perfect fly rod set-up, ready to catch a trout, but unsure which fly to use. Sp...

Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/617 Presented By: Waters West , Jackson Hole Fly Company , Smitty's Fly Box , Guide Book   What happens when life throws you a curveball? Our guest today was a pro skateboarder living the dream. Then, BAM! A car accident forces him to ditch the board. Fred Campbell is here to tell us how this plot twist turned Fred into an outdoor guru and the mastermind behind...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/616   Presented by: Stonefly Nets , Jackson Hole Fly Company , Northern Rockies Adventures , Togens Fly Shop Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors   Today, we're diving deep into Baja Fly Fishing with James Shaughnessy, founder of Beulah Fly Rods. Get ready to discover where to find the elusive roosterfish, how to approach them, and why a steelhead mindset...