Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

#751 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/751 

Presented by: On DeMark Lodge, Togiak River Lodge

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In this episode, we're joined once again by one of the most well-traveled fly anglers in the world — Jeff Currier. Jeff has now caught over 480 species on the fly, and he’s still going strong with his goal of hitting 500. From the Amazon to Africa, Australia to the Himalayas, Jeff shares som...

#750 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/750
 
Today on CJ's Reel Southern Podcast, we're going musky fishing in the Northwoods with guide Chris Willen.

Chris breaks down how early-season smallmouth keep things interesting before musky season kicks off, and why northern muskies play a totally different game than their southern counterparts. 

We’re talking fly patterns that move big fish, the water conditions that make or break a da...

# 749 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/749

Presented By: Four Wheel Campers

Today, we catch up with Ryan Burch, high school pottery teacher by day, and adventurer behind Tales of the 48 by summer. Ryan is gearing up for the ultimate fly fishing road trip in his fully loaded Four Wheel Camper. He’s aiming to connect with fish, places, and people across the country—starting this summer w...

#748 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/748  

Presented by: Mountain Waters Resort, Togiak River Lodge

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What does it take to build the top fishing magazine in Alaska—and still find time to chase 30-inch rainbows and 250-pound salmon sharks? In this episode, we sit down with Marcus Weiner, founder of Fish Alaska Magazine, to explore his favorite Alaska fish species, epic float trips, an...

#747 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/747

Presented By: Mountain Waters Resort

Swinging flies for Atlantic salmon in an area made famous by Lee Wulff? Our guest today has been doing just that for over 50 years.

Rod Brophy, Master Guide at Mountain Waters Resort, breaks down his favorite surface techniques—including bombers, the Portland Hitch, and the classic riffle hitch.

You’ll hear how he rigs his leader, what flies he uses y...

#746 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/746

Presented By:  On DeMark Lodge, Intrepid Camp Gear

Would you board a 9-hour flight to catch trout in Patagonia or brave a three-hour mule ride into a river camp in Chile—all for the chance to fish water most people will never see?

Today we’re joined by Chris Hunt, longtime fly fishing writer and co-founder of Hatch Adventure Travel. Chris shares what it takes to plan bucket-list fly fish...

#745 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/745

Presented By: Jackson Hole Fly Company, On DeMark Lodge

The Fly Fishing Film Tour started with a small group of anglers looking for something fresh. Today, these films are part of a new wave of storytelling in fly fishing. Our guest, RA Beattie, has been there since the beginning.

In this episode, RA shares his journey and highlights from his films, including The Silent Spotter, a story ...

#744 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/744 

Presented by: Grand Teton Fly Fishing, Yellowstone Teton Territory, Togiak River Lodge

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We sit down with the legendary Jack Dennis—author, guide, fly tier, and storyteller with a legacy stretching back over 50 years in the fly fishing world. From founding Team USA and the Jackson Hole One Fly to filming iconic episodes with Curt Gowdy and han...

#743B Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/743B

Presented By:  Yellowstone Teton Territory

Today’s guest is Josh Miller, a Pennsylvania-based guide and coach for Team USA’s Youth Fly Fishing Team. He’s helped shape some of the best young anglers in the world, and in this conversation, he’s sharing his roadmap for preparing for new water, making smarter decisions on the river, and understanding the nuances of fly presentation. Whethe...

#743 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/743

Presented By:  Fish The Fly, FishHound Expeditions, Yellowstone Teton Territory, 

Jackson Hole Fly Company

We’ve had episodes on fly fishing the Gaspé Peninsula before: the famous rivers, active Atlantic salmon to the surface, and why it's a fantastic destination. But today,  we’re diving even deeper.

Andrew Murphy, longtime guide and now lodge owner at Gaspé Coastal, takes us into his...

#742 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/742   

Presented by: On DeMark Lodge

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In this episode, we’re headed to one of Montana’s most iconic rivers — the Big Hole River. Known as one of the last strongholds for Arctic grayling and a key tributary of the Missouri River, the Big Hole is facing some serious challenges. Brian Wheeler, Executive Director of the Big Hole River Foundation, join...

#741 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/741

Presented By: On DeMark Lodge

If you're dreaming about a fall trip to Montana to chase trophy trout under the big sky, this episode is for you. We're heading to the Missouri River with the DeMark family—Craig, Becky, and Warren—from On DeMark Lodge. They’re sharing what makes their small, family-run lodge near Craig, MT, one of the most dialed-in operations on the Missouri River. You’ll ...

#740 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/740  

Presented by: Northern Rockies Adventures

In this episode, we dive into the remote and wild fishing experiences offered by Northern Rockies Adventures with Daniel Schildknecht, Phil Rowley, and Lance Egan. From chasing Northern Pike, Lake Trout, and Grayling to navigating untouched rivers by float plane, this trip had it all. Plus, we get an inside look at an upcoming hosted trip that ...

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Presented By: Heated Core, Four Wheel Campers, Fish The Fly, TroutRoutes

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In today's episode of In the Bucket podcast, we're joined by George Cook, Josh Linn, and Mia Sheppard. This is an all-star cast with considerable influence in the fly fishing industry, and together, they have contributed greatly to the wa...

#738 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/738

Presented By:   Grand Teton Fly Fishing, Four Wheel Campers, 

 On DeMark Lodge

 Do you fish with sinking fly lines? You can likely thank our podcast guest for the fly line you use today.

Jim Teeny is back on the show to dive into the legacy of Teeny Fly Lines. Hear the story behind his revolutionary sinking lines and the game-changing techniques that shook up the fly fishing world (some ...

#737 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/737

Presented By: Togiak River Lodge, Yellowstone Teton Territory,  On DeMark Lodge, Pescador on the Fly

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What if your next fly fishing trip required hiking your gear a mile into a canyon, floating through whitewater, and casting big bugs at canyon walls? Would you do it for a shot at dry fly takes?

Today, we’re heading deep into the Gunnison Gorge W...

#736 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/736 

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Welcome to the very first episode of CJ’s Reel Southern Podcast! This podcast is all about one thing—trophy fishing. Whether it’s brown trout, smallmouth, stripers, or even musky, we’re diving deep into the tactics, flies, and mindset it takes to target big fish.

To kick things off, Chad Johnson is joined by Alex Lafkas from Michigan—a longt...

Phil #735 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/735

Presented By:  Four Wheel Campers, Pescador on the Fly, Yellowstone Teton Territory

In this episode of The Littoral Zone with Phil Rowley, Tom Jarman, a top competitive fly angler and winner of the 2024 Australian Fly Fishing Championships, breaks down his best strategies, tactics, and flies for fishing Australian lakes and beyond. Episode Chapters with Tom Jarman on Fly Fishing Aus...

#734 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/734  

Presented by: FishHound Expeditions

Did you know that large-scale trawling is wiping out Alaska’s wild salmon, halibut, and other key species? In this episode, we talk with Adam Cuthriell of Fishhound Expeditions about the bycatch crisis—where thousands of fish are caught and discarded every year.

Adam breaks down how trawlers operate, the impact on fisheries, and what we can do to fig...