238 - Deschutes River, Oregon with Dave from the Wet Fly Swing Podcast

The HuntFishTravel Podcast Episode #238 - Deschutes River, Oregon with Dave from the Wet Fly Swing Podcast

In this episode of the Hunt Fish Travel podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dave Stewart, the host of the Wet Fly Swing podcast. We dove deep into the world of fly fishing, particularly focusing on the stunning Deschutes River in Oregon.

Dave shared fascinating insights into the Wet Fly Swing podcast, emphasizing its dedication to providing detailed information for planning unforgettable fishing trips. We also talked about the incredible diversity of fly fishing, from chasing muskies to even tackling Mako sharks!

As an expert on fly fishing in Oregon, Dave generously shared his knowledge about fishing for steelhead in the Deschutes River. We touched on the prime seasons for steelhead fishing and delved into different techniques like nymphing. Dave also highlighted the crucial importance of protecting certain areas for fish spawning and habitat restoration.

Towards the end of our conversation, Dave gave us a glimpse into his family life and their upcoming road trip to Wisconsin and South Dakota, which sounds like an amazing adventure!

To wrap things up, Dave shared a personal story about a memorable hunting and fishing trip he and his family took to the Deschutes River.

Chapters:

• 00:00 Introduction to the Wet Fly Swing podcast
• 04:20 Providing Detailed Information for Fishing Trips
• 06:40 Simplifying Fly Fishing and Guiding Listeners
• 08:04 Exploring the World of Fly Fishing,
• 11:24 Taking Episode Requests and Planning an Oahu Bone Fishing Episode Because Carrie Was Too Chicken To Get Into the Kaneohe Bay Waters
• 18:02 Fly Fishing for Muskies and Other Species
• 23:52 Protecting Fish Spawning Areas and Habitat Restoration
• 27:44 Family Road Trip: Fishing and Hunting Across the Country
• 29:39 Introduction and Setting the Stage
• 31:31 The Challenges of Hunting in Challenging Terrain
• 32:57 Carrying a Deer Out of the Mountains
• 34:23 A Memorable Trip with the Family

Links:

• The Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Show Podcast Website
• The Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Show Podcast Facebook Page