Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

#804 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/804   Presented by: Stonefly Nets , Intrepid Camp Gear , San Juan Rodworks Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors          Phil Rowley breaks down the world of sinking lines—why and when to use them, how to pick the right one, and the tricks that make them effective. From understanding sink rates and densities to choosing leaders and rigging setups, Phi...

803 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/803 Presented by: TroutRoutes If you're curious about Michigan steelhead and salmon fishing, this episode is for you. Christian Gradowski swings streamers under city bridges, strips flies for kings in water warmer than most trout would tolerate, all while capturing it all on film.  You'll learn how to read tricky currents without obvious structure, get prepp...

#802  Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/802 Presented By:  Intrepid Camp Gear   Mckenzie Johns' fly fishing road trips have taken her from small Pennsylvania streams to epic solo journeys across the Rockies. On her recent fly fishing road trip from Colorado to Alberta, Mckenzie combined her passion for trout fishing with the freedom of rooftop tent camping, traveling with her blue heeler, and t...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/801 Presented By: Grand Teton Fly Fishing , FishHound Expeditions , Togiak River Lodge Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Today's guest traded trout strains for silk thread vintage hooks, and the history-packed world of classic fly tying never looked back. From his first salmon fly at age 12 to becoming a leading voice in preserving old school craftsmans...

#800 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/800   Presented by: Pescador on the Fly , Intrepid Camp Gear , Mountain Waters Resort , Patagonia Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors         In this episode, we sit down with Robert "Bob" Lindquist of Flies for Fish to talk all about fly fishing the Delaware River. Bob grew up fishing Montauk beaches from a '55 Willys Jeep, learned to tie flies on c...

799 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/799 Presented by:   San Juan Rodworks , Visit Idaho ,  Jackson Hole Fly Company , TroutRoutes Looking to unlock the secrets of night fishing for brown trout? Imagine swinging mice and streamers under the glow of your headlamp, hooking big browns long after the sun goes down. In this episode, you'll discover how glow-in-the-dark flies work, why unweighted str...

#798 Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/798 In this episode of CJ's Reel Southern Podcast, Chad brings on his fishing crew — a mix of guides and friends he's traveled and fished with for years. They share funny and crazy stories from the water, like breaking gear, getting stuck in shallow flats, and even mistaking big bonefish for sharks. The crew talks about the teamwork it takes to fish togeth...

#797 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/797   Presented by: Togiak River Lodge , FishHound Expeditions , San Juan Rodworks ,  Intrepid Camp Gear Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors         If you've ever dreamed to fly fish Belize on your terms to chase bonefish and permit, this episode is for you. We're heading to Ambergris Caye where Mary Alice Hoppe and her husband Chris created Iguana...

796 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/796 Presented by:   Togiak River Lodge , FishHound Expeditions Would you rather compete at the World Fly Fishing Championships or spend a season guiding on the San Juan River? Today's guest made that leap from Team USA gold medalist to full-time San Juan River guide. He's dialing in tiny size 26 midges, handling 40-fish days, and teaching anglers how to hook...

#795 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/795   Presented by: Pescador on the Fly   We head to western Montana with Jake Hensley to talk about Missoula fly fishing. With nearly 20 years of guiding experience, Jake breaks down the essentials of fishing the Bitterroot, Clark Fork, and Rock Creek - three of Missoula's most iconic rivers. We cover how to rig for high water, why dry-dropper setups are s...

#794 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/794   Presented by: Drifthook Fly Fishing , Visit Helena, MT , San Juan Rodworks , Togiak River Lodge Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors         In this episode, we take a heartfelt journey into the life of one of steelhead fishing's most influential figures, Lani Waller. Through his brother Jack Waller, we hear untold stories about Lani's early yea...

793 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/793 Presented by:   Jackson Hole Fly Company ,  Pescador on the Fly , Four Wheel Campers ,  Smitty's Fly Box When you think of Alaska, you probably picture places like Bristol Bay or the Kenai Peninsula. But tucked away in southeast Alaska is the Tongass National Forest, a wild, untouched rainforest full of remote streams where you could be the only angler f...

#792 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/792   Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors      Join us in one of our biggest episodes as we journey into a world that combines the thrill of the outdoors with a passion for conservation. This episode offers an intriguing dialogue featuring Craig Mathews and Yvon Chouinard, Patagonia Founder and an iconic figure in the outdoor world; unraveling their...

#791  Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/791 Presented By: Pescador on the Fly ,  Patagonia ,  Mountain Waters Resort ,  Intrepid Camp Gear . Sponsors: Https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors On this episode, we sit down with Wesley Hodges, a decorated military veteran turned premier fly fishing and hunting guide in Virginia. Wesley shares the wild journey that led him from a cane pole in Texas to disco...

#790 Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/790 Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors We're bringing back one of the classics for this special summer re-release — an early episode that quickly became a listener favorite. Originally Episode 13, this conversation with Michigan guide Kevin Feenstra is packed with insights on swinging flies for steelhead on the Muskegon River. Kevin breaks down his...

789 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/789 This summer, we're diving back into the archives to bring you a classic episode: Episode 334 with the one and only Henry Winkler. Henry, the actor, author, producer, and passionate angler, joins us to talk about fly fishing, his legendary career, and his inspiring life story. We dive into his experience turning down Grease, landing his role on HBO's Barr...

#788 Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/788 Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors This summer, we're bringing back a favorite from the archive—originally released as episode 348, this conversation with Norman Maktima is packed with stillwater insights. Norman, a Team USA fly fishing competitor and guide at High Desert Angler, shared a deep dive into stillwater strategies—from euro-nymphing...

#787 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/787   Presented by: Moccasin Fly Club We chat with John Hunt of Moccasin Fly Club to talk about some top travel tips for DIY fly fishing, from organizing your gear to navigating rental car challenges in places like Mexico. We also dive into what makes hosted trips worth it, how to break into saltwater fishing, and what a day in the life looks like at their...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/786 Presented By:  Fish The Fly , Stonefly Nets ,  On DeMark Lodge,   Visit Idaho .  BoneFishing in Hawaii might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of saltwater adventures, but for Marine veteran Mike Bressler, it's become both a calling and a way of life. In this episode, we head to the island of Oahu to uncover what makes Hawaii's flats f...

#785B Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/785B Presented By: Togiak River Lodge Jordan Larsen didn't grow up with a fly rod in hand. In fact, he used to avoid fly shops entirely. But one summer filming anglers in Alaska changed everything. In this episode, we hear how Jordan went from lodge videographer to lodge owner, how spey casting rekindled his passion for fishing, and what it's really like...

785 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/785   Presented by:   Four Wheel Campers , Patagonia ,  Jackson Hole Fly Company   If you've listened to Phil's two-part series on making sense of Stillwater fly lines, you probably get why this topic is so important. For anyone new to stillwater fly fishing, understanding fly lines, leaders, and tippets can be confusing. But when you're fishing lakes, knowi...

#784 Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/784 Presented By:  Mountain Waters Resort , FishHound Expeditions , Pescador on the Fly Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Today's guest takes us where technology meets the river. He shared the stage with Bill Gates multiple times, leads the charge in AI, and still finds time to run a guide business in the Sierras. We're heading into California to...

#783 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/783   Presented by: Grand Teton Fly Fishing , Togiak River Lodge , Intrepid Camp Gear , Smitty's Fly Box Sponsors:  https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors        If you've ever wondered what it's like to swing flies for giant rainbows on one of Alaska's most famous rivers, this episode is for you. We sit down with Jack Mitchell of The Evening Hatch to dig into Kv...

782 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/782 Presented by:   Mountain Waters Resort Les Wentzell, founder of Mountain Waters Resort and our guide on this year's big trip, breaks down fishing for Atlantic Salmon on Portland Creek. You'll hear why a WiFi signal is the perfect way to think about covering water. Plus, get the scoop on what to do the moment you get a hookup, why a dead-straight cast can...

#781 Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/781 Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors In episode #4 of CJ's Reel Southern Podcast , Chad Johnson kicks things off with a July fishing report from the White and Norfolk Rivers, highlighting the sulfur hatch and prime hopper season. The transition from sulfur in the evening to hoppers during the day opens up a ton of topwater opportunities, while ny...