Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast
Dave from the Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Blog interviews the biggest names in fly fishing and fly tying today. He digs out all of the best fly fishing tips and tricks to help you understand how to choose the right gear, find fish, present the fly, discover new patterns and more. Find out about new rods, lines, techniques, knots, tying tools and unheard of tips along with great stories about life and the times of some of the most knowledgeable guides, shop owners, and fisherman from around the world. Season 1 covers all things steelhead fishing. Better understand topics like spey casting, nymphing vs. swinging flies, intruders, finding fish, conservation and finding new waters. In Season 2 we switch to a focus on trout fishing with topics like euro nymphing, entomology and much more. Come join us for the current season and share the stories and great memories told by amazing people.
Episodes
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/655
Presented By: TroutRoutes, Togens Fly Shop
Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors
If you listen to today's episode, you will have a much better chance to hook more and larger fish on your next Stillwater trip. That's because I'm going to provide a Phil Rowley summary of his top tips for inducing a strike, and I'll have a little story to share at the end that's going to reinforce this mess...
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/654
Presented By: Visit Helena, MT, Togiak River Lodge, Yellowstone Teton Territory, Waters West
You may have heard of today's guest from the books and content he's written about spey and steelhead fishing. But did you know that he also has an amazing book on another hard-to-master species? Today, we'll walk through the biggest tips from this book so that you might have a better shot at a giant...
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/653
Presented By: Waters West, Jackson Hole Fly Company, Angler's Coffee, Visit Helena, MT
Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors
In this episode, Ronan Creane, a renowned fly fishing guide with deep ties to Ireland, is here to talk all about fly fishing New Zealand. Ronan specializes in sight fishing for brown trout and has been a passionate fly angler for decades, following in the foots...
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/652
Presented By: Togiak River Lodge, FishHound Expeditions, Angler's Coffee, Stonefly Nets
What if I told you there's a place where you can fish the same waters as Lee Wulff and have a great chance at catching an Atlantic salmon on the fly?
Today, we will dive into the rich history and present-day fly fishing Newfoundland with the head guides from Mountain Waters Resort, Ryan & Les Wentzell ...
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/651
Presented By: FishHound Expeditions, Drifthook Fly Fishing, Yellowstone Teton Territory, Skwala
Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors
Today's guest wrote the book referred to as the bible for steelhead fishing. He was the guy who created and perfected the Snap T cast, and he's one of the most respected anglers in the steelhead game. And today he's gonna break down the history and some of...
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/650
Presented By: Jackson Hole Fly Company, TroutRoutes, Togens Fly Shop, Togiak River Lodge
Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors
In this episode, we'll chat with Nick Yardley, the president of Fulling Mill. We dive deep into the fascinating story of how Fulling Mill became a leader in the UK and US markets, sharing insights on their top fly patterns and the meticulous process that ensu...
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/649
Presented By: Stonefly Nets, Visit Helena, MT, Waters West, Togiak River Lodge
Today’s episode is special because we’ve got Bill Gammell, the creator of the Five Essentials of Fly Casting, a framework many experts swear by.
Find out how dropping your right foot can improve your timing, discover the most important variable in fly casting, and get the top drill to boost your casting skills.
...Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/648
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In this episode of In the Bucket, join Brian Niska as he sits down with fly fishing legends Steve Morrow and Justin Miller. These two heavyweights dive deep into their decades-long experiences, sharing great stories from the wild rivers of the Pacific Northwest to the far reaches of Kamchatka. They talk about the art of guiding, the thrill of the catch, and the...
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/647
Presented By: Jackson Hole Fly Company, Togens Fly Shop, TroutRoutes, Skwala
Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors
In this episode, Bruce Richards, Scientific Anglers' guru and a master of fly casting, shares his six-step method to perfect your fly cast. Whether you struggle with tailing loops, presentation in windy conditions, or fishing with dry flies, his expertise offers simple a...
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/646
Presented By: Togens Fly Shop
In this episode, we explore the journey of Brad Babich, who went from flipping auto parts to owning Togens Fly Shop almost overnight. We learn how he made the leap from corporate life to fly fishing and what sets Togens apart for its customers.
Brad also takes us through the history of the shop, including his weekend trip from British Columbia to Colorado with ...
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/645
Presented By: Togiak River Lodge, Waters West, Skwala, TroutRoutes
Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors
In today's episode, we're diving deep into the world of spey fishing and bow hunting with George Cook, the man who brought spey fishing and spey rods to the United States. Renowned for his expertise, George travels the globe, collaborating with some of the biggest brands in the f...
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/644
Presented By: Yellowstone Teton Territory, Skwala, Visit Helena, MT, FishHound Expeditions
We’ve got Tom Bie, the editor of The Drake Magazine, back on the show. Tom's written about everything from the issues facing brown trout in the Grand Canyon to a wild story involving a dad and daughter busted by the FBI for selling synthetic weed. They even sued Tom for a quarter of a million dollars.
...Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/643
Presented By: Visit Helena, MT, Jackson Hole Fly Company, Togiak River Lodge, Angler's Coffee
We're fly fishing Argentina today with Gustavo Hiebaum of Set Fly Fishing. He's here to tell us all about fishing for golden dorado in the eighth-largest country in the world.
We'll also explore Argentina's fly fishing, the culture, and the amazing outdoors. We're going to cover it all today!
Epis...
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/642
Presented By: Togens Fly Shop, TroutRoutes, Stonefly Nets, Drifthook Fly Fishing
Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors
Today we'll have an exciting conversation with Nick Secrist on spring creek fishing! Nick shares practical strategies and techniques, including the dry dropper method and tips for identifying when fish are ready to eat. He also recommends some fly selection, rod pre...
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/641
Presented By: Waters West, Yellowstone Teton Territory, Drifthook Fly Fishing
Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors
Beau Beasley, author of multiple fly fishing books, Director at the Virginia Fly Fishing and Wine Festival, and a super all-around guy, is here to enlighten us about River Access Laws. He’s gonna be breaking it down today. You’re go...
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/640
Presented By: Waters West, Visit Helena, MT, Jackson Hole Fly Company,
Phil Rowley is back with the ultimate guide to inducing a take in Stillwater! In today's episode, we're diving deep into the unique challenges and techniques of stillwater fishing.
We’ll cover rod and hand position, retrieve essentials, and how to use 'the hang' to keep your fly in the strike...
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/639
Presented By: TroutRoutes
Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/troutroutes
Welcome to another exciting episode where we dive deep into the Troutroutes app innovations and partnerships. Today, we are thrilled to have Erik Johnsen with us, a passionate fly fisherman who has transformed his love for the sport into a groundbreaking role at Troutroutes.
As we explore the app's acquisition by OnX ...
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/638
Presented By: Visit Helena, MT, Skwala, Jackson Hole Fly Company, Waters West
Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors
Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to be on Capitol Hill and make a presentation in front of our nation's leaders have the word pebble Mine passed through your brainwaves a few times, or associated projects. And what if someone told you that the governor of Alas...
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/637
Presented By: Skwala, Togiak River Lodge, Togens Fly Shop, Visit Helena, MT
Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors
Kamden Glade, fisheries specialist from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, joins us to discuss his groundbreaking research on the Minnesota musky diet. In some regions, these formidable fish have earned a dubious reputation for preying on prized sport fish li...
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/636
Presented By: FishHound Expeditions
Today, we hang out with Shannon Martin, executive director of the Kenai Sport Fishing Association. She's here to take us behind the scenes into what they are doing to protect the best salmon rivers in the country. Plus, we'll get an update on the Chinook status in this area.
Have you heard of the suicide run? It's a multi-day fishing adventure where angle...
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