Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

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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 streamer and wondered how the mast...

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Presented By: Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho, Intrepid Camp Gear, Mountain Waters Resort.

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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 Crossing Restaurant at the Deschutes River ...

#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 to read new water with confidence, h...

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."

Our guest today, Larry Richmann, is a...

 #839 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/839

Presented By: FishHound Expeditions, Smitty's Fly Box, Mountain Waters Resort, Jackson Hole Fly Company

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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-fish recovery efforts, the best shoul...

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 Berry of Teton Valley Lodge, shares...

#837 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/837    

Presented by: Drifthook Fly Fishing, Fish The Fly, TroutRoutes, Patagonia

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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 become one of the top Orvis-Endorsed out...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/836

Presented By: Togiak River Lodge, Fish The Fly, and Montana Fly Fishing Lodge.

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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 holds massive potential for trophy trout...

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 conservation should always be at the hear...

#834 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/834

Presented By: Jackson Hole Fly Company, Intrepid Camp Gear, Stonefly Nets, Patagonia

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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-fish giant patterns, and why glow tabs and...

#833 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/833    

Presented by: Smitty's Fly Box, Mountain Waters Resort, Patagonia

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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 difference, like how shorter sink tips c...

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 precision to big western rivers, reading...

#831 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/831   

Presented by: Mountain Waters Resort, Togiak River Lodge, Fish The Fly

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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). She's also a board member with the Found...

Show Notes:https://wetflyswing.com/830

Presented By: Mountain Waters Resort

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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 timeless pursuit.

From scenic rivers to ...

#829 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/829  

Presented by: Togiak River Lodge, TroutRoutes, Visit Idaho, FishHound Expeditions

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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 share what life is like running a world-c...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/828

Presented By: Smitty's Fly Box, Four Wheel Campers, Mountain Waters Resort, Patagonia

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Evan Griggs, founder of Fishing For All, walks us through Minnesota's surprising, varied fisheries — from tight spring-fed trout creeks to the big, free-flowing Saint Croix and the Mississippi in the Twin Cities. He explains why smallmouth migrate up to 80–100 miles...

827 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/827

Presented by:   Visit Idaho, Fish The Fly, Jackson Hole Fly Company, Patagonia

Ever wonder why some anglers swear by tube flies or why that little hitch on the surface can make a salmon go wild?

Today, we're hanging out with Jesper Fohrmann, the creative mind behind Fishmadman and one of the most passionate salmon anglers out there. Jesper's spent decades chasing Atlantic salmon and sea ...

#826 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/826

Presented By: Mountain Waters Resort, On DeMark Lodge, San Juan Rodworks, Patagonia

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Texas Hill Country is its own little ecosystem — limestone banks, spring-fed creeks, and a species list that reads like a road map of surprises. Chris Johnson of Living Waters Fly Fishing walks us through why central Texas fishes year-round: the state-endemic G...