Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

Show Notes:   https://wetflyswing.com/455 Presented By:  Daiichi , Waters West , Drifthook Fly Fishing ,  Dalton - Country Financial Sponsors:  https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Ready to explore the world of Catskills fly fishing? In today's episode, John Shaner takes us into the Catskills area and describes the flies, the people, and the history of these famous waters. We also dig into some of the...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/454 Presented By: Dette Flies , Stonefly Nets , Bearvault , Togens Fly Shop Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Today we have a special guest, Mark, who is not only a talented angler and a Navy veteran but also turns out to be my long-lost cousin. So we start off the conversation by discussing our family connection. We talk about how he volunteers for Pro...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/453   Presented by: Yellowstone Teton Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/teton   In this episode, Darren Huntsman will be sharing his expertise on some of the best top lakes in Idaho and beyond. Not only that, but he'll also be giving some game-changing tips for stillwater fishing that you won't want to miss. So if you're planning a trip to Idaho or just looking...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/452 Presented By: Mavrk Fly Fishing , Trxstle , Angler's Coffee , BearVault Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors James Thull from Montana State University talks about what they have going at MSU Library, home of the world's largest collection of books on trout and salmon. We talk about the rich history and culture of angling through MSU's extensive book co...

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Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/451   Presented by: Angler's Coffee Sponsors:  https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors   Simon Gawesworth is back on the podcast to drop some spey knowledge bombs all day long. We're going to discover which spey line and tip you need for trout and steelhead this year. We find out what Simon's schools look like and we get a rundown of what event you'll find Simon this y...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/450 Presented By: BearVault , Drifthook Fly Fishing , Waters West Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Lesley Peterson, Conservation Director of Trout Unlimited Canada, talks about her involvement with the Calgary Women Fly Fishers Club and Trout Unlimited Canada, which recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. She discusses issues like urban and sediment...

Show Notes:   https://wetflyswing.com/449 Presented By: Angler's Coffee , Yellowstone Teton , Trxstle , Bearvault  Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Brian Niska is back on the show to take us into Skeena steelhead fishing. Brian paints the picture of what you can expect if you're putting out a trip together to the Skeena Spey Lodge. He describes why he fishes the shallow water close to th...

Enter Giveaway:  https://wetflyswing.com/giveaway Save your spot:  https://wetflyswing.com/school This is a quick bonus episode to announce the Skeena Steelhead Spey School we just launched and the giveaway that is going on now! Learn more at https://wetflyswing.com/giveaway

Show Notes:   https://wetflyswing.com/448 Presented By: Yellowstone Teton , Angler's Coffee Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Our stillwater guru, Phil Rowley, sits down with Nico Sunseri of Pyramid Fly Co. to take us to Pyramid Lake fly fishing. Nico shares his extensive knowledge of the area, giving us insight into the unique fishing techniques that work best on this North American stil...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/447   Presented by: FishHound Expeditions  Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/fishhound     Cam Gordon is here today to share his journey around fishing Honduras, fly fishing, and Fishhound Expeditions. We find out how he found himself creating this Honduras fishing operation, what his next year looks like around the Fishhound Expeditions in Alaska, and what it's...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/446 Sponsors:  BearVault, Country Financial, Anglers Coffee, Trxstle Are you planning a trip to Maine for some Fly Fishing?  Would you like to find out which are the top species to chase on the fly?  Greg LaBonte from Maine Fly Guys answers these questions and much more today on the podcast. Greg is the owner of Maine Fly Guys and also a professor with a focus o...

Show Notes:   https://wetflyswing.com/445 Presented By: Angler's Coffee Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Our main man, Jeff Liskay, is back on the podcast, and he's going to take a deep dive into how to build a roadmap to success when chasing Great Lakes steelhead and salmon. We cover all things Great Lakes from gear, fly, big water, and of course, swinging flies. We also hear a classic...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/444 Presented By: Waters West , Daiichi Steve Potter is here today to dig into deer hair poppers and walks us through the steps in choosing the right hook for the next fly you're about to tie. We find out the best resources for fly-tying materials including some tips on how to tie bass bugs. Steve tells us why he likes it better to live in Florida than in Califo...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/443   Presented by: Dalton - Country Financial , Drifthook Fly Fishing , Mavrk Fly Fishing , Chota Outdoor Gear Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors     Bas Van Dam is here to take us around fishing Europe and how he has done this living out of his van. We dig into the different parts of Europe that allow this. We get a bunch of huge tips like how to find...

Show Notes:   https://wetflyswing.com/442 Presented By: Togens Fly Shop ,  Daiichi , Stonefly Nets , Angler's Coffee Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Alen Baker is here to take us to the Fly Fishing Museum of the Southern Appalachians. We discover who some of the most famous people are in this region and why they have a drift boat in the museum. We also learn how they are different and s...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/441 Presented By: Yellowstone Teton Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Bob Jacklin, the founder of Jacklyn's Fly Shop, is here today to share stories of his 50+ years of fishing, guiding, and teaching in the West Yellowstone area. He talks about who his mentor was in fly fishing and how they eventually became competitors while still being good friends. W...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/440   Presented by: Mavrk Fly Fishing ,  Waters West , Dalton - Country Financial Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors      Gord Pyzer, one of the most well-known researchers and fishermen for musky, is on the podcast today. He takes us into the Lake of the Woods and some of the great species that this place offers. We get into some big tips on chasing big...

Show Notes:   https://wetflyswing.com/439 Presented By: Waters West , Trxstle , Angler's Coffee , Stonefly Nets Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Katie Burgert from the Fish Untamed Podcast is here to break out a serious chat about podcasting and the outdoors. We roamed all over the place in this one, from 50/50 to conservation to podcasting to business and everything in between. Katie's...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/438 Presented By: Range Meal Bars Zach Hein, Founder of Range Meal Bars, is here today to talk about the story of creating one of the tastiest and healthiest meal bars in the world! We find out how they make it super power-packed at 700 calories as if you've had a full meal without feeling stuffed and why you have to have some for your next outdoor trip. Zach te...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/437   Presented by: Yellowstone Teton , Daiichi , Mavrk Fly Fishing Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors     Jay Peck is here to walk us through New York, and some of the rivers he guides and fishes. We discover his egg setup and how he fishes it, some tips for handling your line and fishing on the water, and an overall primer to fish one of the great stat...

Show Notes:   https://wetflyswing.com/436 Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Morgan Misek is here today to take us into bike packing and some of the new product lines at Trxstle this year. We find out how the Geryon Universal Bike Packing system came to be, how he co-founded Trxstle, and what's on the horizon for the company. We also dig into Morgan's biking journey and how Trxstle aims to...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/435 Presented By: Trxstle , Yellowstone Teton , Togens Fly Shop , Mavrk Fly Fishing Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Scott Meter and Steve Borst from Black Dog Outdoor Sports are here to take us into the Delaware River system. We find out a little more about the history of the Catskills and this part of the country, which streamside guide is a must-hav...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/434   Presented by: Trxstle Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors     John Gierach, the author of the book Dumb Luck and the Kindness of Strangers, is back on the podcast to dig back into some of his amazing books. We find out from John what makes a good guide. We also learn about how much a fly rod loves a dry fly, what rejection feels like, and how he dea...

Show Notes:   https://wetflyswing.com/433 Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors/ Jeff Liskay is going to take us around the Great Lakes today. You'll get the history of all the lakes, where to fish, and a heads up on this new podcast all in 20 minutes' time for the Great Lakes. 01:10 - Jeff shares his personal journey into fishing, starting with a small bait and tackle shop in Lakewood, Ohio,...