Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

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Presented by: Drifthook Fly Fishing, Visit Helena, MT, San Juan Rodworks, Togiak River Lodge

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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 years, his deep connection to rivers, and t...

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 for miles around.

Sounds pretty awesome, ...

#792 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/792 

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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 love for fly fishing, their unique ba...

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Presented By: Pescador on the Fly, Patagonia, Mountain Waters Resort, Intrepid Camp Gear.

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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 discovering fly fishing at a Boy Scout camp, to a li...

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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 approach to fishing year-round, how...

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 Barry, and how he’s thrived while livin...

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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 tactics to lake structure, fly line ...

#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 Colorado and New Mexico lodges. Whet...

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 fishery so unique—and so challenging. From ...

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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 building a fly fishing program from ...