Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

#850B Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/850B Presented By:  Intrepid Camp Gear Sloan Hiatt, Manager at Intrepid Camp Gear, breaks down how his team designs rooftop tents and aluminum cargo boxes built for anglers, skiers, and backcountry travelers. He shares why Intrepid manufactures everything themselves instead of white-labeling, how they solved common space and durability problems, and what...

#850 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/850        Presented by: Drifthook Fly Fishing , Four Wheel Campers , Jackson Hole Fly Company , Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho   Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors    When you spend enough time around steelhead guides, you start to notice something: the truly fishy ones never stop learning. That's exactly the vibe I get every time I'm on...

849 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/849 Presented by:   Jackson Hole Fly Company , Drifthook Fly Fishing , Fish The Fly   Some stories follow you your whole life, and John MacLean grew up inside one of the most meaningful ones ever tied to fly fishing. In this episode, we look past the nostalgia and into the real heart of A River Runs Through It — the family, the grief, the responsibility, and...

#848 Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/848 Presented By: Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho   Chris Smith takes us inside the world of Team USA Fly Fishing, breaking down the systems, strategies, and Euro nymphing methods that have elevated American competitive angling over the last decade. From his first accidental competition in 2009 to mentoring youth anglers and preparing for the Ida...

Show Notes: Https://wetfyswing.com/847B Presented By:  Mountain Waters Resort. Sponsors:https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Atlantic Canada is home to some of the most storied salmon rivers in the world—and to one of the quiet powerhouses working behind the scenes to protect them. In this episode of the Wet Fly Swing Podcast, host Dave talks with Charline McCoy, executive director of the Foundation f...

#847 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/847         Presented by: Drifthook Fly Fishing , Mountain Waters Resort , Togiak River Lodge , Smitty's Fly Box Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors    Marc Bale spent more than thirty years inside one of fly fishing's most influential companies. In this episode, he walks us through Far Bank history, the early Sage days, the rise of Rio, the Redingto...

846 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/846 Presented by:  Patagonia If you've ever stood in a cold river and trusted your waders with your whole day, you know how much depends on them. This week, we unpack the story behind the Patagonia Swiftcurrent Waders, how they're built, why they matter, and what Patagonia is doing to make them better for both anglers and the planet. Kate Hadeka and Nick Bli...

#845 Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/845 Presented By: TroutRoutes , FishHound Expeditions , Montana Fly Fishing Lodge , Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho   Sponsors:  https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Lance Gray gives us a full guide-level breakdown of Northern California — from the Feather River steelhead runs to the stillwaters that shaped generations of Chico anglers. He talks abou...

#844 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/844        Presented by:  Intrepid Camp Gear , Jackson Hole Fly Company , Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho , Patagonia Sponsors:  https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors   We sit down with Nick Chambers of The Conservation Angler to talk about the current state of wild steelhead. Nick has spent more than 20 years studying these fish in their home waters,...

843 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/843 Presented by: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors When Kelly Galloup shows up, you know it's about to get good. In this episode, Chad sits down with one of the most influential voices in modern streamer fishing for a deep dive into Best Streamer Strategies for Giant Trout, wild eats, and the stories that shaped today's big-fly game.  If you've ever thrown a...

Show Notes:https://wetflyswing.com/842 Presented By:  Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho ,  Intrepid Camp Gear ,  Mountain Waters Resort. Sponsors:https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors If you've been dreaming about Deschutes fly fishing with less pressure and more solitude, today's episode is your roadmap. We sit down with Warm Springs tribal member and guide Randy Nathan, owner of the Eagle Cro...

#841 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/841       Presented by: Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho   In this episode, we sit down with Joe Clark of Trout Yeah Guide Service to talk about his trout bum life. Joe has guided everywhere from Steelhead Alley to Pennsylvania spring creeks, and he's also coached Team USA Youth to three straight World Championship titles. We dig into what it means...

840 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/840 Presented by:    Togiak River Lodge There's nothing quite like chasing Alaska Chinook on the Swing. Imagine standing knee-deep in the Togiak, that wild pulse of Alaska running through your boots. The river's quiet and still... until a chrome-bright Chinook melts your 30-pound tippet like butter. Larry Richmann says it best: "All it takes is one swing." O...

 #839 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/839 Presented By: FishHound Expeditions , Smitty's Fly Box , Mountain Waters Resort , Jackson Hole Fly Company Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Ben Smith of Arizona Wanderings walks us across Arizona — from the high-country creeks that hold Apache trout to the canals and reclaimed ponds around Phoenix, where carp and tilapia lurk. He talks native...

838 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/838 Presented by:  Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho   Ever wonder what it's like to grow up where fly fishing isn't just a hobby — it's the family business? Today we're heading to Eastern Idaho, where the Berry family has spent over a century guiding anglers through the waters of the Teton, Henry's Fork, and South Fork of the Snake. Our guest, Brian...

#837 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/837      Presented by: Drifthook Fly Fishing , Fish The Fly , TroutRoutes , Patagonia Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors    In this episode, we dig into Central Texas fly fishing with guide and musician-turned-angler Alvin Dedeaux of All Water Guides. Alvin shares how his path from the music scene, where Nirvana once opened for his band, led him to...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/836 Presented By:  Togiak River Lodge ,  Fish The Fly , and Montana Fly Fishing Lodge.  Sponsors:https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Stillwater fly fishing in Alaska is one of the state's most underrated experiences — and George Krumm, editor of Fish Alaska Magazine, wants to change that. In this episode, George joins to share why Stillwater Fly Fishing in Alaska h...

835 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/835 Presented by:   Visit Idaho   Nelson Ishiyama, owner of Henry's Fork Lodge, has spent over 50 years studying trout, bugs, and water, from the casting ponds of Golden Gate Park to the legendary pools of the Henry's Fork. In this episode, Nelson shares how the lodge came to life with the help of a world-class architect and why he believes service and conse...

#834 Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/834 Presented By: Jackson Hole Fly Company , Intrepid Camp Gear , Stonefly Nets , Patagonia Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Kyle Glass (Trout Trap Flies) walks us through the strange, rewarding world of night mousing and trophy brown trout. He explains why big browns often feed at night, how tiny mouse imitations (the "Minnie Mouse") can out-fis...

#833 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/833      Presented by: Smitty's Fly Box , Mountain Waters Resort , Patagonia Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors    Fresh off hosting our Steelhead School at the Skeena Spey Riverside Wilderness & Lodge, Jeff walks us through what makes the Skeena River such a magnetic place for traveling anglers. We dig into the small details that make the biggest d...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/832 Presented By: Visit Idaho   Mike Komara walks us through the mindset of a competitor — and how that mindset makes you a better everyday angler. From hand-me-down rods in Pittsburgh to medals with Team USA, Mike explains why simplicity wins: a single-fly approach, smart microleader setups, and a handful of adaptable rods. We talk translating spring-creek prec...

831B Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/831B Presented by:   Moccasin Fly Club   John Hunt of Moccasin Fly Club is back, and this time he'll walk us through two upcoming saltwater programs: the Double Haul Tournament in Xcalak, Mexico, and the Baja Blast in El Sargento, Baja California Sur.   Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/831B

#831 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/831     Presented by: Mountain Waters Resort , Togiak River Lodge , Fish The Fly Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors   We're diving into Newfoundland fly fishing with Kastine Coleman, a professional fly fishing guide, certified casting instructor, and leader of the Salmon Preservation Association for the Waters of Newfoundland and Labrador (SPAWN). S...

Show Notes:https://wetflyswing.com/830 Presented By: Mountain Waters Resort Sponsors:https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Few fishing experiences compare to the thrill of pursuing Atlantic salmon on a fly rod. In this episode, Calvin Tull shares his passion for Atlantic salmon fly fishing and the art of Spey casting, offering a glimpse into the patience, precision, and technique that define this timel...

#829 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/829    Presented by: Togiak River Lodge , TroutRoutes , Visit Idaho , FishHound Expeditions Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors          In this episode, host Jeff Liskay and Dave Whitey Evans takes us into Bulkley River Fly Fishing. They dive into stories from the Bulkley River system, talk about what makes this water so special for steelhead, and s...