Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

913 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/913 Presented by:    Fly Fish with Me Utah, Togiak River Lodge, Golden Fly Shop We're putting together the Ultimate Leech Guide with Landon Mayer and Phil Rowley. We break down when to use leeches, how to fish them, and why they work so consistently across different lakes. We also dig into presentation tactics, leader setups, and the leech life cycle so you...

#912 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/912   Presented by: Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho   In this episode on classic salmon fly tying, I sat down with Marvin Nolte, a guy who's been at the vise since the 1970s and has tied over 2,000 classic Atlantic salmon flies. We get into what it really takes to tie these patterns, why most people don't stick with it, and how a random Christmas...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/911 Presented by:  Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho ,  Jackson Hole Fly Company , and  Montana Fly Fishing Lodge . Fly fishing travel isn't what it used to be. The easy trips are getting crowded, and the places that still feel untouched take a little more effort to reach. In this episode, we get a real look at what that next level of travel looks like....

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/910B Presented by:  Fly Fish with me Utah Most anglers walk right past good water without even knowing it. In this episode, we're digging into how to find trout and turn refusals into eats with Mike O'Brien. He shares how guides break down a river in the first few minutes and what they look for before making a single cast. We also get into why trout refuse flies...

#910 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/910   Presented by: Drifthook Fly Fishing , Togiak River Lodge , Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho   Sponsors:  https://www.wetflyswing.com/sponsors     Jonathan Farmer from Midnight Sun Custom Flies shares how this camp blends the comfort of a lodge with the authenticity of a true Alaska steelhead camp. It's built for anglers who want to fish hard,...

#909  Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/909 Sponsors: Grand Teton , AVC Rig , TroutRoutes There's a whole world of trout food drifting beneath the surface that most anglers never fully notice. Tiny insects, short-lived hatches, and subtle movements quietly control how trout feed and where they hold. In this episode, we dig into trout food — not just what they eat, but why it matters. Because onc...

908 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/908 Presented by:   Golden Fly Shop , Fly Fish with me Utah ,  Drifthook Fly Fishing , Pescador on the Fly Do you remember when intruders took over with big profiles and tons of flash? But what if the real edge is going smaller? In this episode, we're digging into fishing smaller flies for Great Lakes steelhead and salmon, and what happens when you shift fro...

#907 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/907   Presented by: TroutRoutes , Jackson Hole Fly Company Sponsors: https://www.wetflyswing.com/sponsors/      What does it take to completely rethink how we carry gear on the water? In this episode, we dig into fly fishing innovation through the story of Fishpond and the mind behind it, Johnny Le Coq. From cassette tape cases to chest packs and carbon fib...

#906  Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/906 Presented By: FishHound Expeditions , Visit Idaho ,  Stonefly Nets ,  Drifthook Fly Fishing . Fly fishing has always evolved, but some moments change everything. From bamboo to fiberglass to graphite, each shift has redefined how anglers experience the water. In this episode, Larry Kenney shares what it was like to be at the center of one of the most...

#904 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/904   Presented by: On DeMark Lodge We dig into what's happening on the Upper Missouri right now, from macroinvertebrate data to water management challenges. This episode with Josh Seckinger and David Stagliano from Upper Missouri Watershed Alliance (UMOWA) connects the dots between science, fishing, and long-term river health. Show Notes: https://wetflyswi...

903 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/903 Presented by:   On DeMark Lodge In this episode, Craig and Warren break down what really matters when you're fishing the Missouri during peak dry fly season. We get into fishing the Trico hatch, how timing and rhythm often beat perfect fly choice, and what anglers miss when targeting rising fish. You'll also hear about the Missouri River Dry Fly School a...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/902 Presented By:  Montana Fly Fishing Lodge ,  Drifthook Fly Fishing ,  Mountain Waters Resort . Steelhead fishing rewards patience, repetition, and time on the water. In this episode, Dax Messett shares practical winter steelhead fishing tips on reading water, fishing near tidewater, choosing the right setup, and making better swings on coastal rivers. We also...

#901 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/901b    Presented by: Montana Fly Fishing Lodge In this episode, Chase walks through Montana spring creek fly fishing — from the Yellowstone and Stillwater to spring creeks and the Shoshone. We dig into double-nymph rigs, streamer strategies, dry-dropper setups, and how fall fishing in Montana changes the whole game. If you're planning a Montana trip or jus...

901 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/901   Presented by: San Juan Rodworks , Pescador on the Fly , Togiak River Lodge , Toyota Prairies In this episode, I sit down with Jim McLennan to explore Bow River fly fishing across generations. We talk about the shift from classic dry fly fishing to streamer fishing, increased boat traffic, and the challenges of managing a well-known tailwater fishery in...

Watch the full video:   https://wetflyswing.com/salmonflyproject Take the Angler Survey:   https://salmonflyproject.org/survey/ Support the Salmonfly Project:   https://salmonflyproject.org/donate/ In this episode, we dig deep into one of the most important but often misunderstood parts of fly fishing: entomology, or the study of aquatic insects, and how it directly connects to success on the wate...

899 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/899 Presented by: Patagonia , San Juan Rodworks , Intrepid Camp Gear Henry's Lake fly fishing has a reputation that stretches across North America. Big trout, shallow water, legendary hatches, and a history filled with anglers chasing trophy fish. In this episode, Phil Rowley sits down with Idaho native Darren Huntsman, a lifelong angler who has spent decade...

Show Notes: Https://wetflyswing.com/898B Sponsor: San Juan Rodworks Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Fly fishing in New Mexico offers an incredible range of water that many anglers overlook. From tiny mountain creeks hiding in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the famous San Juan River tailwater, the state delivers everything from technical dry fly fishing to big trout below dams. In thi...

Watch the Video:  http://wetflyswing.com/steelheadbootcamp Sponsors:  https://www.wetflyswing.com/sponsors/ In this episode, Jeff Liskay breaks down the core ideas behind successful swung-fly steelhead fishing and why so many anglers struggle with it. Instead of focusing on gear or the perfect fly, Jeff explains that success starts with understanding where steelhead actually hold in a river. He sh...

897 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/897 Presented by:   Togiak River Lodge ,  Drifthook Fly Fishing , Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho   In this episode, we dig into the science of a perfect fly cast with legendary casting instructor Ed Jaworowski. We talk about rod loading, loop control, timing, and the small mechanics that make a cast efficient and accurate. Ed also shares how he le...

Show Notes: https://www.wetflyswing.com/896 Sponsors: Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho   Some fly tying skills come quickly. Others only show up after thousands of flies, years behind the vise, and a lot of mistakes along the way. Proportions, thread control, and material handling are things you really can't shortcut. In this episode, I sat down with Dave Allison to talk about fly tying t...

895 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/895 Presented by:   Fly Fish with me Utah , Drifthook Fly Fishing , TroutRoutes Picture this. You're in Colorado with mountains in every direction, and the South Platte running just across the road. In this episode, I sit down with Jason Pickerill and Jacquie Mosher from Mountain River Lodge. We talk about how this place began as a historic motor lodge and h...

#894 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/894   Presented by: AVC Rig , Montana Fly Fishing Lodge , Fish The Fly , Patagonia Sponsors: https://www.wetflyswing.com/sponsors/     Long Island fly fishing isn't the first thing most people think of when they picture New York. Traffic, skyline, beaches maybe. But tucked behind all that is a network of spring creeks, salt marshes, kettle ponds, and over a...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/893B Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Fly fishing doesn't fall apart because it's too difficult. It falls apart because most anglers treat it like random casting instead of controlled hunting. Too many flies. Too many casts. Not enough intention. In this first episode of Hunting with a Fly, I sat down with Joe to break fly fishing down to its core prin...

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https://wetflyswing.com/bootcamp In this episode, we break down the full lineup of the Fly Fishing Bootcamp, a 12-session, multi-day event designed to cover the complete range of modern fly fishing skills. From fly casting mechanics with Kalyn Hoggard and Marty McVey, to steelhead strategy with Jeff Liskay, dry fly precision with Bob Lindquist, modern nymphing with Norman Mak...

#892 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/892 Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Most anglers never think about where their flies actually come from or how an idea turns into something hanging on a fly shop wall. In this episode, Jesse Riding of Rainy's Flies takes us behind the scenes of commercial fly tying—from a small home operation started by his mother to one of the largest fly produc...