Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/432 Presented By: Range Meal Bars , Stonefly Nets , Mavrk Fly Fishing , Togens Fly Shop Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Brendan Morrison from Reel West Coast is here today to share his story of becoming a professional hockey player and how his love of fly fishing came to be. We hear about that winning goal he made that pushed Michigan to the National...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/431   Presented by: Daiichi , Chota Outdoor Gear Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors     Mark Brown and Caleb Luzader are here to break down the Chota Outdoor Gear story and some of the unique products they have in their line. Mark takes us into the history of Chota products. We find out how the waders and hippies came to be and what they are all about. W...

Show Notes:   https://wetflyswing.com/430 Presented By: Dalton - Country Financial ,  Mavrk Fly Fishing ,  Chota Outdoor Gear , Stonefly Nets  Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors/ Tim Flagler is back on the Swing to break out some of his magic, focusing on trout spey fishing. With his years of experience and knowledge, Tim discusses the best lines and rods for this style of fishing and how...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/429 Presented By: Yellowstone Teton Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Larry Larsen from Snake River Fly is here to break out some good stuff. We got a little inside look into a really cool tailwater fishery that is not quite as well known as the section upstream. He's got some really amazing fly-tying materials that we talked about and what I call a cul...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/428    Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors     In this episode, we had the pleasure of chatting with Jason Shemchuk, the host of the Wade Out There podcast. Jason's story is an inspiring one, as he has led a life full of adventure and exploration. From being an Air Force fighter pilot to starting his own podcast and painting, Jason has always been driven...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/427 Presented By:  Range Meal Bars ,  Trxstle , Drifthook Fly Fishing , Dalton - Country Financial Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors/   Looking to up your game on caddis hatches? We have Craig Mathews to share his expertise on caddis flies and their history today on the Swing! Craig also shares some incredible stories from his time as a police officer a...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/lz3   Presented By: Daiichi , Drifthook Fly Fishing , Stonefly Nets Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors    Today we got Phil Rowley to get you prepared for approaching new lakes on your next trip. He shares his expertise and provides invaluable tips and techniques for anglers looking to tackle unfamiliar waters. According to Phil, the key to success all s...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/425 Enter the Giveaway:   https://wetflyswing.com/giveaway Presented By: Trxstle , Jackson Hole Fly Company , Drifthook Fly Fishing , Angler's Coffee Curtis Royer from the Northern Lights Lodge is here today to talk about the upcoming Stillwater School on May 2023. We're also joined by the Stillwater Master, Phil Rowley as we break down the steps to join, what t...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/424 Presented By: Trxstle , Togens Fly Shop , Drifthook Fly Fishing , Country Financial Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors The French Fly Fisherman Antoine is here to take us to Euro nymphing. We find out how to present your fly more effectively and how to identify big fish, and we touch on many of the Farmington river hatches today. We also find out why...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/423 Presented By: Yellowstone Teton Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Bruce Staples takes us on a journey inside the Fly Tying and Fly Fishing Expo. We find and hear about some of the histories of the people who made this event unique. Bruce breaks down the list of the fly fishing icons that will be there, what you can expect, and why you should be ther...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/422    Presented By: Stonefly Nets , Mavrk Fly Fishing ,  Trxstle Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors   Brent Bauer is here to take us back to Umpqua Flies and some of the top-selling flies and products they have in their line. We hear about how a fly makes it through the Umpqua cut list, the process, some funny stories, and some of their most popular fli...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/421 Presented By: Mavrk Fly Fishing , Drifthook Fly Fishing , Angler's Coffee , Chota Outdoor Gear Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors John Hudgens is here to talk about The Anglers Academy and his long history around fly fishing, education, and travel. We get a little bit of the history of the Henry's Fork area, learn how to cast to a rising fish correct...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/420   Presented By: Yellowstone Teton  Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/teton   Jon Stiehl is here to take us to TroutHunter Lodge and how he came to own and take this famous lodge to the next level. We get the history of the ranch water. We've heard a lot about that over the years. We get some inside information on Island Park. Find out about some of the cool...

Show Notes:   https://wetflyswing.com/419 Presented by:  Mavrk , Zag , Country , Drifthook Sponsors:   https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Have you ever had to uproot your entire life and go halfway across the globe to chase a dream? That's precisely what John Bond, the owner of Rena Fish Camp, did!  We are digging into Norway Fly Fishing today on the Swing! John Bond is here with us today to take us...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/418 Presented By: FishHound Expeditions Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Adam Cutthriel is back on the podcast to take us into one of the great steelhead rivers around the world. We discover how he was able to put together one of the only programs in this part of Alaska, in Kodiak. We find out how and why you might want to book a spot with Adam and the...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/417 Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Today we're with the two Stillwater Legends, Phil Rowley and Brian Chan as we dive deep into the Stillwater world! We discover a handful of tips and tricks that we can apply today to up our Stillwater game. We break down the lifecycle and the different hatches of chironomids and find out how to use this knowledge to...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/416   Presented By: Range Meal Bars , Yellowstone Teton ,  Trxstle , Stonefly Nets Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors   Dave Blackburn takes us on a journey through the Kootenai River in Montana. Discover the rich history of Kootenai, learn the secrets of when to fish for the best catch, and explore the various fishing techniques you can use there. Dave...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/415 Presented By: Mavrk Fly Fishing Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Jeff Sasaki, Designer of Founder of Mavrk Fly Fishing, walks us through his euro nymphing setup today and the physics behind the famous Stinger Micro Reel. We get a bunch of casting tips and talk about what it's like to fish the Truckee River in California. We discover how he transiti...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/414    Presented By: Yellowstone Teton Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/teton   Brandon Hoffner of the Henry's Fork Foundation (HFF) is here to take us to one of the conservation groups leading the way on the Henry's Fork South Fork of the Snake in this amazing part of the country. We find out why water use is the number one topic that Brandon is focusing on in...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/413   Presented By: Yellowstone Teton Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/teton   Pete Erickson is here to break down the Euro Nymphing School, focusing on the South Fork of the Snake, Henry's Fork, and some of the other great rivers in this area. Pete gives us his update since episode 118. We find out what Team USA has been up to and how that gold medal in Italy...

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Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/412 Presented By:  Yellowstone Teton , Chota Outdoor Gear , Dalton - Country Financial , Mavrk Fly Fishing Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Joseph Jackson, author of It's Only Fishing book, is here to talk about Alaska fishing by car. We hear about some of the less-known places you can add to your itinerary if you're heading into the 49th state. We bre...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/411   Presented By: Dalton - Country Financial Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/country     Dalton Gendron from Country Financial is here to help you with tips on ensuring that your outdoor gear and family are covered with insurance. We discover what type of insurance is commonly overlooked today and find out what you should be thinking about next time you chat...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/410 Presented By: Range Meal Bars , Chota Outdoor Gear , Trxstle , Mavrk Fly Fishing Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Lane Forrer takes us to Columbia and Ecuador as we talk about how to catch peacock bass on the fly. We hear about how he found himself setting up this program in this part of the world and how you can put together a trip to the jungle....

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/409 Presented By:   Mavrk ,  Zoe Angling Group ,  Trxstle ,  Drifthook Fly Fishing Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Capt. Brian Horsley from Outer Banks Fly Fishing is here to break down the North Carolina outer banks and the saltwater species he focuses on. We discover which runs have been up and down the region over the years. We find out which lines...