Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

Show Sponsor: https://www.delifreshdesign.com/ Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/81 I chat with Mike Mercer about the Sacramento River, the Redding Fly Shop and other great rivers around Chico California.  We hear how the Sacramento went from a toxic superfund dump with very few fish to a big time trout river. Mike shares the step x step plan on catching fish on the lower Sacramento.  We talk ab...

Show Sponsor: https://www.delifreshdesign.com/ Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/80 I had the pleasure of sitting down with Riverhorse Nakadate to talk about largemouth bass, redfish and southern Texas Fly Fishing. Riverhorse goes deep to share his story and how he's made a life as a writer, surfer, musician and fly fisherman.  Get ready for a little bass yoga, comedy and stories about Willie, S...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/79 In this Fly Fishing Founders Chat I talk to Ross White from Deli Fresh Design who tells the story of how DLD came to be.  We get a perspective of how Ross is producing USA made products as a one man show. We talk about the Fly Fishing Rendevouz, Mirage Reels and Rising Nets.  Find out how Ross makes a name for himself when there are other companies out there...

Sponsor:   https://www.delifreshdesign.com/ Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/78 Brian O'Keefe is on the podcast today to share some stories from a life of fly fishing and traveling.  We go into some Alaskan DIY tips, a place he's been to over 50 times. We talk about what it has been like with a life of fly fishing, how he managed to travel around New Zealand at 19 and how to grab a deadliest ca...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/77 Sponsor:   https://www.delifreshdesign.com/ Dave McCoy from Emerald Water Anglers put together a great episode for Sea-Run Cutthroat fishing and maybe the best resource online for Sea-Run fly fishing in Puget Sound. We talk about the best beach access points, Yakima trout fishing and what it felt like going all in on building the fly shop.  Steelhead in Argen...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/rent Show Sponsor: https://wetflyswing.com/members Rent this Rod is on the podcast this week as part of our Fly Fishing Founders Series where we hear the amazing stories behind the companies in fly fishing today.  Listen to their struggles and the journey to make a life out of fly fishing. We talk about Thomas & Thomas, Abel, Hatch, the Davidson River and behind...

Show Sponsor:   https://www.delifreshdesign.com/ I met Mia and Marty on the Deschutes to chat about their background guiding and running a business in fly fishing.  We also go deep into John Day steelhead fishing and include some tips on getting started. They run through some smallmouth bass fishing tips and trips.  They started as skate boarders and snow boarders and then transitioned into fly fi...

Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/75 We get into some great tips as I pick the brain of Dan Johnston, a 30 year casting instructor with St. Croix Rods.  Time to nerd out a bit on rods and casting. Dan shares the most important part of the fly cast and why 10-2 isn't the the best analogy to use and some tips to avoid the dreaded tailing loop.  We also here about fiberglass rods and where there p...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/luke We get into streamers and fly tying tips this week with our new bonus series - Fly Fishing Founders Stories.  This week I have Luke Ferrenburg on the podcast from Meat Market Flies. We talk about tying streamers, lamprey patterns, steelhead flies and other great tips and tricks for fly tying. Show Sponsors The Wet Fly Swing Members Society: https://wetflysw...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/74 I cover the Driftless area today with Jason Randall.  We talk about this unique area and hear how Jason came to write numerous  articles and books over the years. Jason has some cool stories to share as we hear about a life in fly fishing.  He talks a little about his daytime job as a veterinarian and the difference between Landon Mayer and Joe Humpries.   Sh...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/73 I sat down with Joe Humphreys, one of the great fly fishing personalities of the 20th century.  Joe shares is life in fly fishing, wrestling and teaching both young and old. You'll get a perspective on the history of fly fishing from Joe today and from his movie Live the Stream.  You'll here Joe tell the story of how he caught the largest trout on the fly in...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/72 Rachel Finn put together one of my favorite episodes of the year.  I will be honest and tell you that this isn't a tips and tricks episode.  Instead, you get to hear what the hang is all about, Yale, sports and plenty of chat about art and life. Rachel surpasses the record for adult language in one episode.  Keep track and leave a comment below with the total...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/71 Joe Brooks shares how he produced a documentary about the great Joe Brooks, his grandfathers brother and the man who influenced Lefty Kreh and many other great fly fisherman. We find out how the late great Joe Brooks fell from grace to live on the streets but pulled himself out of the gutter to become one of the most influential fly fisherman in history. Show...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/flip The Salt Water Angler and Walker Cay Chronicles were two of the most popular shows in the history of fishing.  Flip Pallot talks about these shows and his life in fly fishing. We talk about the Hells Bay Boat that he created which was a first of it's kind.  Flip shares an experience where he survived Huricanne Andrew staying in his house as the storm ripped...

Show Notes: http://wetflyswing.com/oliver We Dig into Bonefish in the Bahamas with Oliver White today on the show.  Oliver shares his experience coming up through the guiding ranks and into owning his own lodge.  Oliver shares the hedge fund story and how this has helped him get to where he is today. We talk about some great bonefish tips including how to spot fish, how to strip and some great fly...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/jako Jako Lucas, one of the biggest salt water names in fly fishing is on the show today.  Jako has fished all over the world in some of the most sought after destinations we know of.  Jako has also produced a number of award winning videos at Captain Jack Productions. Show Notes with Jako Lucas (Updated show notes links and times: Show Notes: https://wetflyswin...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/kate I sat down with Kate Watson to discuss her guiding business on the Fraser and Bulkley Rivers.  We get into Tarponville and dig into her steelhead patterns and style of fly tying. We pretty much cover it all along with a chat about Jerry French, relationships, Elvis and the Lady Caroline.  This is a cool story about growing up in a lodge and keeping the flow...

Take the Survey: https://wetflyswing.com/survey2 Devin Olsen is back on the podcast for the second time.  Our first 2-time guest!  Devin shares his most recent book - Tactical Fly Fishing. Leave a comment below if you like this type of bonus episode and if there are other things you would do for these book reviews. Show Notes with Devin Olsen Get updated Times and Links Here: (https://wetflyswing....

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/65 I had the pleasure of sitting down with the most travelled fly fisherman on the planet. Jeff Currier has caught 400 species of fish on the fly and is still going for more. We talk about some tips and tricks if you want to do some additional traveling this year. We go deep on some African Tigers, his 500k car and is upcoming nomadic life. Show Notes with Jeff...

Show Notes Links: https://wetflyswing.com/64 Denny Rickards, the stillwater guru, came on the podcast to cover lakes and the history of stillwater fishing.  Denny breaks down in simple form, where to find fish and how to present the fly properly to fish. Denny talks about the 2 most critical things to understand when fishing lakes.  He also talks about why a floating line is not great, and why he...

Show Notes:  http://wetflyswing.com/63 I sat down and had a great chat with Tom Rosenbauer, one of the most influential people in fly fishing and the man behind the largest fly fishing podcast in the world. We talk about the story behind Orvis, some tips, tricks and common questions.  Tom gets and the easiest way to get started if you are brand new.  This is the perfect show if you are just gettin...

Show Notes Links: http://wetflyswing.com/62 I talk winter steelhead with Rob Crandall from Water Time Outfitters.  Rob fishes Northwest Oregon and providing some great tips today including how to land steelhead, his 5 step process to catch steelhead, how to fish low and clear vs high water. Rob shares 3 main tips on catching more steelhead, how to manage your swing, understanding the hover and how...

Show Notes Links: wetflyswing.com/61 Ben Furimsky talks about the Fly Fishing Show, the largest fly fishing trade show in the world.  Ben tells us how you can get the most out of the next show an some of the famous guests that attend. We get into the Film Festival, the Gunnison River and a bunch of more useful information.  Ben also shares his perspective on surfing, specolli from fast times and t...

Show Notes:  wetflyswing.com/60 I had the pleasure of chatting with Jen Ripple, the editor of The Dun Magazine.  We talk about how Jen came to produce the largest fly fishing magazine for woman out there. We talk about getting into Tarpon in Mexico and a few tips that might allow you to DIY your way around.  Listen below and find out what a Tarpon feels like and get in the mindset to put together...

Grab all of the Show Notes Links: http://wetflyswing.com/59 I sat down with Ed Engle to chat about fishing small flies on tailwaters throughout the year.  We talk about euro nymphing, weighted flies, fishing in Colorado and his experience going to Woodstock. Ed shares his tips on presenting the fly, the casts you need to know for dry flies, how to avoid spooking fish and why blue is a great color...