Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

#824 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/824  

Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/patagonia 

In this episode, we sit down with legendary fly angler Craig Mathews to explore their new book Pheasant Tail Simplicity. Craig shares why fewer flies, better observation, and thoughtful presentation often lead to more success on the water. From fishing caddis hatches to choosing the right dry fly, this conversation is full of practical tips ...

#823 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/823

Presented By: TroutRoutes

Erik Johnson of TroutRoutes (now part of OnX) returns to share how digital mapping is transforming trout fishing across the country. He walks us through new features like integrated OnX cartography, live stream gauges, offline maps, custom markers, and Android/iOS upgrades

Erik also talks about trout lakes, stream classifications, and how anglers can use TroutRo...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/822

Presented By: Pescador on the Fly

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From shoulder surgery rehab to 10 guiding seasons across Rock Creek, the Blackfoot, and the Big Hole, Montana guide and photographer Drew Baker shares how he turned days on the oars into a career behind the lens. In this episode, Drew shows why the best Montana fly fishing photography tips aren’t about megapixels—the...

821 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/821

Presented by:   Pescador on the Fly, TroutRoutes, Four Wheel Campers, 

Drifthook Fly Fishing 

Big browns don’t always fall for big flies. Sometimes the secret is going smaller. On today’s episode, we’re digging into the world of fishing micro streamers with Brian from Trout Tornado.

Brian shares how downsizing can unlock the biggest fish in the system, why two-fly rigs shine during the m...

#820 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/820 

Presented by: Jackson Hole Fly Company, Smitty's Fly Box, Intrepid Camp Gear, Patagonia

Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors        

Mike Bachkosky has spent more than fifty years on the Delaware River, watching hatches, studying rise forms, and learning every detail of this legendary fishery. As a signature fly tyer for Umpqua and a dedicated dry fly angler, Mike brings deep know...

#819 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/819

Presented By: Visit Idaho, Smitty's Fly Box, Drifthook Fly Fishing, Patagonia

Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors

Kelly Reaume, co-founder of Backcountry Skinz, takes us inside the story of how a garage idea turned into a company that’s reshaping how anglers wade. From breathable neoprene leggings to waterproof socks and lightweight pack-raft setups, Kelly explains why Skinz are b...

818B Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/818B

Presented by:   Togiak River Lodge

For most of us, the spark that leads to fly fishing is a fish, a mentor, or maybe a trip. For Aaron Berg, it was a fire. When his house burned down, it forced a choice: keep welding or go all-in on guiding.

In this episode, Aaron shares how that turning point led him from fixing boats at Togiak River Lodge to running them, what he’s learned chasing kin...

#818 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/818

Presented By: Waters West

In today’s episode of In the Bucket podcast, we’re joined by Trevor Covich and Ed Fuhrken of Waters West Fly Fishing Outfitters. Both are long-time stewards of Pacific Northwest steelhead, guiding anglers while battling issues like habitat loss, hatchery impacts, and river access.

They talk about what it’s like behind the fly shop counter: the tension between pr...

#817 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/817 

Presented by: Mountain Waters Resort, San Juan Rodworks, Pescador on the Fly, Fish The Fly

Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors       

Fly fishing Northern California means stepping into rivers rich with history and wild steelhead, and the Trinity River is one of the crown jewels. Tom Mahan of Swingwater Fly Fishing has built his career on these waters, chasing steelhead the class...

#816 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/816

Presented By: Pescador on the Fly, Jackson Hole Fly Company, TroutRoutes, Intrepid Camp Gear

Sponsors: http://wetflyswing.com/sponsors

Cuba has long carried a sense of mystery for travelers, and when you put a fly rod in your hand, that mystery only deepens. In this episode, Jon Covich talks about chasing bonefish, tarpon, and permit on the Cuban flats, the realities of travel restrictio...

815 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/815

Presented by:  FishHound Expeditions, Grand Teton Fly Fishing, Togiak River Lodge

Steelhead fishing on the Skeena has become a new backcountry for Riley Leboe. After years chasing podiums as a professional skier, he discovered a different rhythm on the water. One that carried the same adrenaline and spirit of exploration, but with a reward that felt deeper.

From his first chum salmon in S...

#814 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/814  

Presented by: San Juan Rodworks, Intrepid Camp Gear, FishHound Expeditions, Pescador on the Fly

Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors       

On this episode, we’re heading to one of the most iconic steelhead destinations in the world—the Skeena River. Brian Niska, owner of Skeena Spey Riverside Wilderness & Lodge, talks all about Skeena steelhead fishing. Brian shares what makes t...

#813 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/813

In this episode of CJ’s Reel Southern Podcast, Chad Johnson sits down with Colorado guide, fly designer, and author Landon Mayer to dig deep into the art of hunting trophy trout. Landon shares how leeches became the centerpiece of his fly box, recounting the day a broken Slumpbuster pattern forever changed the way he approached big fish. The two swap stories about fishing together, the l...

812 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/812

Presented by: Visit Idaho 

Today we’re hanging out with Norman Maktima: world champ fly angler, guide, and all-around fishy guy. Norman grew up in Pueblo tradition, fished his way onto the international stage, and knows how small details can make a huge difference.

In this episode, he shares tips on reading water, watching for subtle changes in water levels, and selecting flies that work ...

#811 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/811  

Presented by: Stonefly Nets, Mountain Waters Resort, Four Wheel Campers, Patagonia

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If you’ve ever wondered about the rare trout swimming in North America’s wildest waters, this episode is for you. Today, we chat with Gary Marston of Native Trout Fly Fishing, a lifelong angler on a mission to find and photograph every native trout specie...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/810

Presented By: TroutRoutes

Cameron Mortenson is back on the podcast as he walks us through the quiet revival of fiberglass rods, why glass still connects you to the line, and how a lifetime of tinkering with rods turned into a giant, searchable blog that helps anglers choose gear and find water. We talk about the TroutRoutes mapping app on a big Driftless trip, five practical questions to ask ...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/809

Saltwater Fly Fishing is more than just chasing fish—it’s about immersing yourself in incredible locations, learning new techniques, and building lifelong connections. Today’s episode takes us deep into the marshes of Louisiana and beyond, exploring the magic of redfish, permit, and tarpon with a focus on both adventure and community.

Our guest, John Hunt of Moccasin Fly Club, has built one o...

806 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/808

Presented by: Drifthook Fly Fishing, Jackson Hole Fly Company, Patagonia, Togiak River Lodge

What makes an angler who’s fished around the world still pick the ankle-deep Bahamas flats fishing?

For Bruce Chard, the answer is bonefish. In this episode, Bruce shares why they’re his favorite species, what makes South Andros so special, and how to handle quick-fire shots in windy conditions.

S...