Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/340 Presented By: Stonefly Nets, Trxstle, LakeLady Custom Rods, Bearvault Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Today, we're going fly fishing in Costa Rica with Tom Enderlin. We discover a few different species in the jungle including a fruit-eating fish called, machaca - cousin of the piranha but vegan. We break down the species to target for each season and we touch on some of the wild habitats in the jungle such as jaguars, monkeys, and birds. Tom tells us how they ensure maximum benefit to the local communities there, equipping them to become excellent guides. Find out why Costa Rica is described as "one of the happiest countries in the world" and why they don't even need a military. What is it like to fish tarpon on freshwater with monkey audiences cheering you? Welcome to the jungle baby! Fly Fishing in Costa Rica Show Notes with Tom Enderlin 05:15 - Tom started out as an intern for a coffee company in Costa Rica and then got into tourism. Then he went to Europe and worked as a coffee trader. Then he joined a conservation group, Rainforest Alliance and worked with them for a number of years. Then back to Costa Rica with his Costa Rican wife and that's when Fly Fishing Costa Rica was born. 07:15 - Greg Collett was on the podcast at WFS 242 where we talked about Ecuador Conservation 07:30 - Tom describes Costa Rica as one of the happiest countries in the world. They don't even have an army. 10:50 - Their main program at this time this year is the jungle tarpon reserve. It rains up until November then the rain slows down from December up until April. 12:30 - December to April is their dry season and that's when they fish Machaca. These are related to piranha but eat fruit and flowers. 14:55 - Tom loves fishing Tepemechín (Mountain Mullet). They're small but powerful. 16:30 - Marlin fishing in the Pacific Ocean is great from May until November 18:00 - There are 2 different types of Machaca in Costa Rica - one lives in the Caribbean and the other lives in the Pacific. In March and April, the wild cashew tree produces fruit that the Pacific Machaca feeds on. For the Caribbean machaca, they feed on Chilamate tree fruits. 20:00 - They have rainbow trout all year but the best time to fish them is the dry season 21:00 - The Costa Rica Grand Slam is a tarpon, trout, and billfish fishing 25:41 - Tom breaks down what a 1-week itinerary looks like 27:15 - Tom tells us how they make that perfect "kerplunk" - a funny term they use for putting the fly on the water that drives the machaca crazy. Click here to learn how to tie a Machaca fly pattern. 29:25 - For rods, they typically use a 3 wt or a tenkara for the small rainbows. For machaca, they use a 6 or 8 wt with a floating line. For saltwater, they use 10 or 11 wt for roosters. Billfish, sailfish, and marlin, they fish up to 16 wt. 30:20 - Jake Jordan was on the podcast at WFS 204 talking about the billfish 31:10 - They have a film about machaca with the F3T - scroll below to watch the video 33:00 - Another draw to the area is the bird-watching hub where there lives a bird called, the resplendent kestrel 33:30 - There are lots of jaguars in the jungle. They've set up some camera traps to watch the jaguars and a lot of other biodiversity activities in the area. 36:00 - Costa Rica has 4 different monkey species and 3 of them they see every day - white-faced capuchin, howler monkey, spider monkey 38:45 - Louis Cahill was on the podcast at WFS 206 where he told a story about the aggressive monkey that attacked him and almost ripped his arm off 43:30 - Hunting is prohibited in Costa Rica 44:15 - The jungle tarpon reserve is where they fish for tarpon. They work together with the national park office. 48:10 - There's a specie called Wolf Cichlid or rainbow bass aka Guapote 51:30 - Tom uses bead head nymphs or hopper droppers 54:05 - Costa Rica is also an amazing destination for ecotourism - Tom breaks down the activities to do there 55:10 - Tom's son got his first machaca all by himself - he now holds a small fry world record 58:45 - Tarpon fishing in the jungle river is from August until December and a small window in May 1:00:27 - Sport fishing is illegal in Ecuador 1:01:30 - Tom tells us how we can connect with the local community there. The guys from Indifly came over to Costa Rica to talk about a possible collaboration with Tom's crew. 1:05:00 - Shoutout to Yeti for raising funds for the Bristol Bay project. Their coffee cups work great. 1:06:10 - They work with the company, Zen Tekara Fly Fishing in Costa Rica Conclusion with Tom Enderlin So there you go.. If you want to have that jungle fishing experience and target different species, Costa Rica is the place to be. If you want to connect with Tom, you can send him an email at [email protected] Tom and the Costa Rica fly fishing crew is doing a great job at supporting the local communities through fly fishing. This trip is definitely going on the bucket list. I'm

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/339 Presented By: Angler's Coffee, Bearvault, FishHound Expeditions, Togens Fly Shop Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Andrew Grillos is known for a number of his commercially tied flies at Umpqua Feather Merchants including the Hippie Stomper fly. We find out how that pattern came about as well as some of his funny patterns like the Pizza fly which never made it commercially but works awesome. Andrew also shares a powerful story of how he survived a devastating stroke at the age of 37. He talks about how he finished a 100-mile ultramarathon in 32 hours, 2 months prior to his stroke. What kept Andrew going and what does it feel like to be an inch close to death? Listen to his story. Show Notes with Andrew Grillos 04:55 - Andrew chose his undergraduate degree based around fishing and snowboarding in Gunnison Colorado. He studied at Western State College. He snowboarded 100 days a year and fished in between. Then he became a guide for High Mountain Drifters. 07:30 - He then guided in Alaska and Southern Chile 09:30 - We talk about how the Hippie Stomper came about 12:50 - Around June 20th is one of the best times to fish the Gunnison River 15:30 - Matt and Jerry owns the Driftless Angler in Wisconsin 16:45 - The Heavy-metal Worm pattern 17:45 - Andrew has 15 flies in Umpqua. He was also active in their blog. 18:30 - Andrew wanted to do more commercially produced flies than Brian Silvey and he eventually did. Brian had 15, Andrew did 22. Brian Silvey was on the podcast at WFS 148. 20:00 - Russ Miller told the story of how Umpqua Feather Merchants began at WFS 303 - Andrew tells the story of how he met Russ at a trade show 23:11 - Andrew shares what it's like relearning his patterns after having a stroke in November 2020 27:10 - Andrew used to guide in the Olympic Peninsula, Skagit River 29:10 - Steelhead tip: Read the water - imagine what your fly is doing at the end of your line. Don't mend it left and right, make your cast good, and fish your fly. 30:20 - A sparkly big fly is what Andrew prefers for steelhead 31:40 - Andrew went to New Zealand for 6 months with his wife. He got so obsessed with fishing there. 36:25 - One of his favorite flies to tie is a steelhead hairwing 38:20 - The Steelhead Coachman was a pattern by John Hazel 44:10 - Andrew gives a shoutout to the healthcare providers that helped him recover. Their hard work is truly appreciated. Now Andrew can trail run and fish again. 46:45 - Andrew guided Louis Cahill in Alaska, 2010. Louis was on the podcast at WFS 206. 56:00 - Big foam dry flies work great in the Gunnison river or even like sofa pillow and huge stimulators. 1:00:40 - Andrew describes the Gunnison Canyon 1:05:30 - Andrew's been feeding trout his Pizza fly since 2005. It's been denied for years though for commercial tying. 1:08:15 - Andrew talks about how he did the ultra-marathon. He finishes 100 miles in 32 hours and tells us how and why. 1:12:50 - His favorite fish that he caught was the steelhead from the Skagit river 1:14:20 - Fish Hunter that has the best marabou feathers and colors 1:17:40 - Andrew will be working with Tom Morgan Rodsmith. Matt Barber and Joel Doub from TMR were on the podcast at WFS 161. Conclusion with Andrew Grillos So there you go.. What a story from Andrew.. that truly is awakening. That reminds us that things can happen even when you're in your best shape. So it's best to not take things for granted and appreciate all the little things we can do because sooner or later we won't be able to do them as easily. I'm happy that Andrew survived that big one.. and thankful for the people that helped him get back to the life that he enjoys. I hope you get even better Andrew. Stroke can't kill your passion! We are deeply inspired by your testimony and hope that as we remember your story, we change for the better.. the way we think, act, and speak. Thank you, Andrew. Cheers! Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/339

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/338 Presented By: Zoe Angling Group, LakeLady Custom Rods, Bearvault, Reyr Gear Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Andrew Todd, founder of Running River's Flyathlon, tells us how they combined trail running, fly fishing, and beer into one big outdoor party. Andrew breaks down the mechanics of the game including how, where, and who can participate. Find out how they raised almost $500,000 for conservation projects through the event and how they built an awesome community in the flyathlon space. We also hear about some of the challenges they deal with over the years in preparing these events and where they're headed with that vision. Flyathlon Show Notes with Andrew Todd 08:30 - They created the motto, "run, fish, beer" which was derived from the traditional triathlon and named the game, Flyathlon. Andrew breaks down the game mechanics. 12:01 - They held afterparties in remote places in Colorado 15:50 - They have an event on July 22nd-24th which is their 8th Annual Middle Creek Flyathlon. The event is sold out but you can still join the party. Click here to see their list of events. 18:10 - Andrew explains the pitfalls they've encountered in their previous events 21:28 - Through the event, they raise money for native trout restoration projects like Trout Unlimited. They also incentivize the top fundraisers with products donated by sponsors like Yeti and Patagonia 24:55 - Over the course of 8 years, they have raised close to $500,000 27:15 - They've got something they call, "Fastest Known Fish" which is where a player goes out, runs to the lake, catches fish, and runs back - the player who has the fastest time doing that wins 28:28 - Derek Roedel is sponsoring their events this year. We talk about how the Reyr Gear telescoping fly rod is an ideal rod for these events because of its quick setup feature and mobility. 33:20 - The Western Native Trout Initiative is a great resource for learning more about trout conservation 34:10 - Andrew tells us about the Troutman marathon - read more about it here 35:00 - Bryon Powell, one of their board members, completed the Troutman 6 times. They created Ultrout which is more difficult than Troutman because Troutman is too basic for guys like Bryon 38:45 - Andrew loves barrel-aged imperial stout beers 39:40 - Founders, out of Michigan, makes a beer called Backwoods Bastard - this is one of Andrew's favorites 39:55 - We've had one interview with the founder of Fort George Brewery, Chris Nemlowill at WFS 205 45:30 - An orange size 18 perdigon is Andrew's go-to fly 47:15 - They have a limit of 65 participants per event to avoid putting too much pressure on the creeks and fish Flyathlon Conclusion with Andrew Todd So there you go.. If you are into running, fly fishing, and you love beer, this might be the perfect race for you. I'm not much into running but since I love fly fishing and beer, I might try it if I get a chance. Should be fun. I think Reyr Gear's telescoping fly rod is great for events like this. I'm glad they found each other and are now working together. Check out their website runningriver.org to find out how you can reserve a slot or volunteer for their cause. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/338

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/337 Presented By: FishHound Expeditions, Bearvault, Reyr Gear, Jackson Hole Fly Company Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Today, we focus on surf perch fishing on the Olympic Peninsula beaches with Ed Fuhrken and Kyle McCurdy from Waters West. We break down their Top 5 Tips for Surf Perch fishing. Find out why you should consider surf perch fishing for your easy days on the water. We touch a little bit on steelhead - their bread and butter - how they're handling the changes in steelhead numbers which are slowing down lately. And we also talk about life.. wisdom that leads to more fishing. Surf Perch Show Notes with Ed and Kyle 04:50 - Ed was born and raised in Mexico. He used to fish a lot before but stopped because he felt bad wounding some fish he caught - he later discovered that there are hooks called, barbless, that were safer for the fish. Then he got back to fishing. 06:30 - They describe what Olympic Peninsula is like - mountains and beaches.. surfing, snowboarding, and fishing 08:30 - Dave Steinbaugh founded Waters West - Ed tells us how the fly shop got started 11:30 - Dave was retiring and wanted to sell the shop - Ed had some money saved up after working a few jobs as a software engineer. Ed was a regular customer at Waters West because they had good steelhead fly tying materials. Then he bought the shop from Dave. 13:00 - They catch steelhead during the winter. Salmon, trout, and surfperch in spring. 14:30 - Surfperch can be found on sandy beaches in the steepest part 18:00 - They typically use 5 wt rod with intermediate line, orange clouser minnow for flies or bonefish flies with led eyes. Ed and Kyle break down the fishing tactics. 21:45 - The best time to fish surf perch is 1 or 2 hours after the high tide as the tide is moving out 22:30 - Since last year, Ed started using a steel leader because one day he was catching surfperch and he hooked on a lingcod but it got away - it sliced through his leader. Lingcod feed on surfperch in Spring. 29:06 - For leaders, you could use a straight piece of Maxima - 7 feet to 3x is pretty standard, 10 or 20 pound 29:45 - They have a YouTube video tying a surf perch fly - scroll down to watch the video. Surf perch can take a big fly, shrimp or crab pattern - 2 to 8 33:20 - You can catch 10 to 20 surf perch a day in just a couple of hours. They're good eating fish too. 38:04 - For reels, they usually use a Lamson Guru. We had Nick Torres from Waterworks Lamson at WFS 213 and WFS 304 39:06 - Surf perches give live birth - babies come right out of their mother swimming. They don't lay eggs like salmon or steelhead. They spawn in eelgrass because surf perch moms eat them. 41:25 - Read more about the redtail surf perch life cycle here 41:30 - You can catch some starry flounder near the eelgrass flats too 43:50 - If they could ask Bob Clouser a question, they would want to ask: What do most people do wrong when tying a clouser? 45:40 - Ahrex hooks work awesome on surf perches too - we had Morten Valeur from Ahrex Hooks at WFS 150 49:24 - In most of the rivers in the Olympic Peninsula, there's not a lot of bug life for the fish to feed on, that's why rainbows go out in the ocean 50:25 - Sea-run cutthroat can be found in a more rocky structure beach 56:30 - Ed tells us how he stays positive when dealing with the changes in steelhead numbers 58:30 - John McMillan was on the podcast at WFS 117 where we also covered steelhead in Olympic Peninsula 1:09:30 - Waters West has a line, rod, and reel combo setup specifically for surf perch fishing Surf Perch Conclusion with Ed Fuhrken and Kyle McCurdy So there you go.. Surf perch are not the typical specie that an angler would target but as you heard from Ed and Kyle, they're pretty chill to catch and actually a good eating fish. Who wouldn't want a 10 to 20 average catch in just a couple of hours? I bet every surf perch day is a great day. You're on a sandy beach.. nice weather.. nice beer.. you hear the ocean waves.. you've got fish in the cooler to take home. Would you still complain? Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/337

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/336 Presented By: Trxstle, Reyr Gear, Bearvault, LakeLady Custom Rods Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors In today's episode, we're fly fishing Idaho with Ed Anderson. He takes us to the McCall area in West Idaho where we touch on the Payette, Boise, and Snake rivers for rainbows, browns, and bass fishing. Find out why McCall was described as "the place of windows". We won't reveal those secret fishing spots but Ed tells us the best times to fish up there and some more useful tips. We also dig into Ed's art - his role being the Creative Director of West Mountain Drifters, and how he got picked up by Gray's Sporting Journal for multiple cover projects. Fly Fishing Idaho Show Notes with Ed Anderson 03:30 - Ed used to work for Jackson Kayaks - James McBeath from Jackson Kayaks was on the podcast at WFS 248 04:00 - McCall is located in Southwestern Idaho, 2 hours North of Boise, pinned between the Hells Canyon and Frank Church Wilderness of No Return - Frank Church is the largest wilderness area in the Lower 48 and Hells Canyon is the deepest Canyon in America 09:10 - The Payette and Boise rivers are Ed's home water 10:30 - The Payette and Cascade reservoirs are gigantic reservoirs - people go wakeboarding there 11:55 - Boise is now the fastest growing place in America 12:30 - Boise gets about 300 days of sunshine 13:50 - Summer is not a good fishing time in Idaho because the water level is low. Ed's favorite time to fish is when the snow is still on the ground - end of March going April. 17:05 - In Snake River, people go bass, carp, and sturgeon fishing. The largest sturgeon that was ever caught in America was in the Snake River at 117 inches 18:20 - Ed prefers the Boise over the Payette river, he says it's a more consistent cool-water fishery. August and September are Ed's preferred times to fish the Boise river because the water level stays the same for a number of days. 22:15 - On the Boise river, they get a little of the caddis hatch and primarily they're euro nymphing or streamer fishing 24:50 - Fish and Game Idaho plant steelheads in the Boise river from time to time 31:50 - Ed used to use a Coosa by Jackson Kayak 34:40 - Ed's got an Adipose skiff 35:10 - NRS Raft is a raft company from Moscow. They're coming out with a whole new line of rafts this year. 35:25 - Ed also loves Link Jackson's Stream Tech Rafts. It's a Maravia boat too. 39:50 - Ed talks about carp fishing 41:00 - Bass fishing is consistent in McCall fisheries, especially in the summer. There are some tiger muskies there too. Ed chooses bass over trout because he wants to get away from the crowd. 45:55 - Ray Troll, who is also a fish artist, was on the podcast at WFS 299 46:30 - We dig into Ed's art. You can check out his artwork on his Instagram at @edandersonart 48:20 - Ed created multiple cover artwork for Gray's Sporting Journal 49:30 - Ed and I met through Nick Torres of Waterworks Lamson. Nick had been on the podcast twice at WFS 304 and WFS 213 52:20 - Ed works with West Mountain Drifter as the Creative Director 59:30 - McCall Angler also works with Drift West 1:01:08 - Ed's go-to fly is a Yellow Sally. Fly Fishing Idaho Conclusion with Ed Anderson So there you go.. If you are from Idaho or near that area and want to enjoy some great fishing spots, you can reach out to Ed and the McCall Anglers crew. They're committed to making your experience on the water 10 out of 10. You can also reach out to Ed about artwork projects. If you need a cover art or a logo, he's the guy for you. Check out his work on Instagram at @edandersonart and send him a DM there to connect with him. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/336

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/335 Presented By: FishHound Expeditions, LakeLady Custom Rods, Trxstle, Reyr Gear Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Keith Rose-Innes, Director at Alphonse Fishing Company, takes us to Seychelles - one of the most sought-after fly fishing and ecotourism destinations in the world. Keith shares some tips and tactics for catching giant trevally, bonefish, and permit. We discover how the atolls were formed and how they are being conserved and protected to keep the poachers away, keep their habitats vibrant, and the islands pristine. Keith also talks about the bar at Alphonse where everyone gathers in the evenings to share stories about their amazing day on the island, and he tells us why 80% of their guests return after a year or two. Jako Lucas, in a past episode, talked about Seychelles as one of his favorite places on earth, so today we dig more into it and find out why. Fishing in the Seychelles Show Notes with Keith Rose-Innes 05:10 - They have rainbows and brown in the streams near Johannesburg where Keith stays 06:10 - Lesotho is a country surrounded by South Africa. They've got big rivers there, big trout, and yellow fish. 06:40 - Conservationists in Africa are more focused on animals 08:30 - Keith has been going to Seychelles for 25 years and has been guiding there for about 23 years 09:30 - Keith describes how a volcano eruption formed corals that create the atolls 12:30 - Over the years, Seychelles has evolved from just fishing to an eco-tourism destination 15:00 - One of the big-draw cards in Seychelles is the Giant Trevally 17:30 - Permit numbers have gone up in the Pacific 18:50 - They got a catamaran boat called Quo Vadis 20:30 - The creation of a new fly called, Alphlexo has increased their takes on permit Photo courtesy of Alec Gerbec 23:15 - Keith uses either an 8 or 9 wt rod, not more than 10 wt line, and a 12-foot leader. 25:15 - They plan a week or 10 days ahead according to tides. Keith explains in detail. 28:30 - For pacific permit fishing, Keith uses a furled leader. He does a perfection loop on anything less than a 15-pound tippet. 30:10 - Keith talk about his tactics for fishing giant trevallies 35:30 - They use a waxed Cortland braided running line for Pacific permits 28:50 - Keith uses a Shilton Reels 39:40 - Giant trevallies swim alongside the sharks. They're one of the predators in the sea. 42:15 - For flies, they use surfers, poppers, nymphs, sempers, clausers, rush flies - they use a lot of different patterns but it's all about the size, color, and profile. Just believe in the fly. 45:20 - They started the Alphonse fishing company in September 2012 and they purchased Alphonse in August 2013. Blue Safari was launched in July 2018. 46:30 - Keith explains how they raise funds to protect the atolls in Seychelles and conserve the underwater habitats 47:50 - Keith talks about the bar at Alphonse where they gather in the evening and talk about their achievements for the day. The community there is so great that they get an 80% return rate. 51:00 - 40% of their guests come from the US 56:10 - Check out their website to learn more about the conservation programs they have going 57:30 - The best time of the year, weather-wise to come to Seychelles is October to May 59:40 - The cost per person is about 10-16k depending on the destination. Keith explains the logistics behind the price. 1:00:00 - Keith breaks down the transportation - how far and how long to get there 1:04:30 - Keith tells the story of when his boat parts got stolen which led to his old business shutting down. 1:07:30 - Jako Lucas is a regular on Seychelles. He was on the podcast at WFS 281. Keith tells the story of how they met. 1:11:20 - Keith is taking a trip to Norway this year Fishing in The Seychelles Conclusion with Keith So there you go.. Seychelles.. is the place to be. When I see pictures of the islands there, a song plays in the background.. "ooh baby do you know what that's worth? ooh heaven is a place on earth" That trip is definitely going on the bucket list. A bit pricey but totally reasonable and worth it. I should probably start saving to take my family there.. that vacation of a lifetime. Would be nice if we could get some promo rates though. Keith and the Alphonse atoll crew are doing some great stuff out there. If you want to connect with them, visit their website at alphonsefishingco.com or send them a DM on Instagram at @alphonsefishingco. Are you planning a trip this year? Where to next? Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/335

Enter to Win Here: https://wetflyswing.com/traveltime Derek Roedel shares the background on Blue Lining and how you can use this technique to explore new waters. We also are giving away a guided fly fishing trip, new rod and Dave will be flying to your hometown to get on the water.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/334 Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Henry Winkler, an actor, author, producer, and angler, is here to chat about fly fishing, Happy Days, and his incredible life. We find out what it felt like to get offered the movie, Grease and why he turned it down, how he got the role in the HBO show Barry, and how he managed to do great things while being challenged with dyslexia. We dig into his books and movies - how they came to be and the inspiration behind them. And we discover similar truths about fly fishing and acting. Show Notes with Henry Winkler 02:55 - For the past 10 years, Henry has been fishing in Swan Valley, Idaho 05:20 - Double hauling is the most tricky thing for Henry. He's been fishing since 1986 but he's never done a double haul. The second most difficult thing for him is the rules: the things you need to do in order to place the fly in the place you need it - mend, strip, watch, strike 07:20 - The truth about fly fishing and acting for Henry 09:00 - Henry's wife, Stacey Weitzman is also a good fisherwoman 10:55 - For a long time, Henry didn't think he was capable of dry fly fishing, then one day he started dry fly and became successful at it 12:30 - Henry describes the guides that he's had 15:09 - Henry and Lin Oliver wrote 39 novels for children 15:15 - Henry also wrote a book about fly fishing called, I've Never Met an Idiot on the River. This was originally published in 2011. 16:30 - Henry recently won an Emmy for the TV series, Barry - an American black comedy crime drama thriller 17:20 - MacGyver was the first show Henry produced because he couldn't get hired as an actor 17:55 - Happy Days introduced Henry to the world. He used to receive 55,000 letters a week and people welcome him to their homes all the time. 20:30 - Henry, who played principal Himbry in the movie Scream, was asked to go uncredited because the producers did not want to detract any attention from the younger, lesser-known actors 23:05 - Hank Zipzer: The World's Greatest Underachiever - is a story about a boy who has dyslexia. Henry also considers himself dyslexic. 27:15 - Henry's favorite fly pattern is called the Winkler - it's a pattern that someone made for him when he fished a river in Blackberry Farm, Tennessee. It's like a little mayfly. Unfortunately, we don't have a picture. He said it works well. 29:28 - Henry tells the story of when he went to New Zealand for 10 days to fish. He was sponsored by an outfitter. His favorite trip though was when he went to Argentina. 32:00 - Henry was offered the role of Danny Zuko for the movie, Grease, but he turned it down because he played Fonzy for already 10 years and he couldn't sing 33:20 - Henry tells the story of how he got the role for the TV series, Barry. His son Max directed his audition. Conclusion with Henry Winkler So there you go.. Henry Winkler, the man, the myth, the legend. Words can't describe how happy I am to be able to speak with one of my childhood idols. Thanks to Fonzie and Happy Days, lots of people had a wonderful childhood. Henry is proof that a disability can't stop you from doing great things. So thank you, Henry. I hope you live for as long as you wish. See you on TV! Eyyyy! Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/334

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/333 Presented By: Dette Flies, Angler's Coffee, Stonefly Nets, Zoe Angling Group Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Ross Purnell, the Editor of the Fly Fisherman Magazine, shares how he fulfilled his childhood dream by filling in one of the most important roles at the publication. Find out who are the people that inspired him to fly fish and who mentored him to become a fly fishing writer. Ross describes the process of creating content and how they come up with ideas for stories that make it to the magazine. We also discover who the top contributors are at FFM. Plus, Ross reveals the big topics they're going to feature in the next 2 issues this year. Show Notes with Ross Purnell and The Fly Fisherman Magazine 03:15 - Jacques Cousteau was Ross's first hero. He used to watch Jacques' videos all the time when he was a kid. That made him become more interested in the underwater world. 04:00 - Tom Tietze was also a big fan of Jacques Cousteau - he was recently on the podcast at WFS 312 08:00 - Ross deal with 2 kinds of stories in the magazine In most of the stories that run there, he's not personally involved. Somebody pitches him the story idea and he decides if it's a good fit - they write it, and he edits it. That's 95% of the content in the magazine. Someone calls him up and says "this is a great story or this has never been done". If it fits in the schedule and no other experts on the ground, he considers it. 09:40 - Domenick Swentosky was on the podcast at WFS 305. He's got a great blog that covers waters in Pennsylvania. 11:20 - Ross's mom bought him a subscription to fly fisherman magazine on his 16th birthday. He started reading stories from Lefty Kreh and Gary Borger. He also bought VHS tapes about fly fishing. That's how he learned to fly fish. 13:00 - Jim McLennan wrote for the Fly Fisherman Magazine. He owned the local fly shop in Canada where Ross lives. That became an inspiration for Ross to dream of writing for magazines. 16:30 - John Randolph, former Editor of Fly Fisherman Magazine, hired Ross in 1996. John interviewed Ross on the phone and Ross got assaulted. John used his other phone to call 911. 18:30 - In 2009, Ross became the new Editor of Fly Fisherman Magazine. He was mentored and groomed by John to fill in for the Editor role. 21:00 - Ross mentions the dedicated people that work on their magazine like their Art Director, Sales Rep, Digital Editor, etc. 22:25 - Ross describes how their process of writing articles looks like from the magazine to a digital version 23:45 - George Daniel recently wrote for the magazine about Euro Jigging and also has a video demonstration 27:45 - Ross describes their conscious effort to highlight other species aside from trout. They also highlight lesser-known waters so that people would get off crowded waters. 31:40 - John Randolph got Dave Whitlock to do the first printed story for carp fishing 32:20 - I recently ran into Oliver White at the IFTD - he was on the podcast back in March 2019 at WFS 069. Oliver has been writing for the FFM for years. 34:30 - Hilary Hutcheson has been the top contributor to the magazine for the past 3 years. Ross describes how pleasurable it is to work with her. 35:25 - George Daniel was on the podcast at WFS 055. George writes a lot of how-to stuff. 36:10 - Blane Chocklett is also one of FFM's top contributors. 37:10 - Landon Mayer does a lot of work in the Rockies, Colorado. Landon was on the podcast at WFS 295 38:30 - There's always an opportunity to get your story in the magazine. You can reach out to Ross at [email protected] and pitch your idea, why it's interesting and why it should be in the magazine. 39:20 - They publish 3 annuals. One of them is called, Destinations, and it's mostly about international fly fishing - it comes out every labor day 40:30 - One of the annuals is called, Gear Guide, which comes out before Thanksgiving 41:20 - And then the other annual is called, Fly Fishing Made Easy - a magazine for beginners 48:15 - Ross talks about jungle fishing. He was on the Orvis Podcast with Tom Rosenbauer where they dug in more about jungle fishing. 48:45 - Blood Run: Fly Fishing with Amazon Warriors is a 90 mins documentary film by FFM - scroll below to watch this film 52:12 - Ross talks about Indifly - a nonprofit organization that brings attention to some of the unknown fisheries in the world, partnering up with the local communities and making sure the locals benefit from the program. 56:55 - Shoutout to Supaman, an indigenous hip-hop artist 58:20 - FFM comes out 5 times a year and 3 are already done as of this date (2022) 58:30 - Ross is excited about the Klamath Dam being taken down. It will be featured in their fall FFM issue. 1:01:30 - Ross talks about the Deerfield River relicensing in Massachusetts 1:02:55 - George Daniel has a story coming out about "Controlling Your Loop" - Ross talks about it and some other things coming up for FFM 1:04:00 - Ross talks ab

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/332 Presented By: Trxstle Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Sherry Meador, Board Chair for the Upper Missouri Watershed Alliance (UMOWA), sheds light on their organization's conservation mission. Sherry helps us understand how the Upper Missouri River watershed is threatened by a silent invasion of noxious weeds that degrades the water quality, reduces native biological diversity, and negatively impact the population of many wild species like elk, deer, swans, variety of ducks, other plants, and of course our fish. We discover how we can help prevent the spread of these invasive weeds, how we can contribute to the water and streambanks restoration projects, and how we can get involved in ways we can and become more aware of the overall health of this river. There's more to it than I could describe so here's Sherry from UMOWA.org to enlighten us about it. Upper Missouri Watershed Alliance Show Notes with Sherry Meador 02:50 - Sherry and I connected through John Smigaj from Trxstle. John was on the podcast at WFS 310. 03:30 - Sherry had been involved with the noxious weed project on the Smith River. UMOWA board started in 2014 and Sherry joined 6 years ago. 04:50 - The Missouri River is the longest river in the country. It starts at 3 forks which is about 75 miles upriver from the dams of Helena down to the great falls but they're primarily focused on the primary fishing area between Holter Dam and Cascade. 08:55 - UMOWA was established by a group of guides and fly fishers. It was established to get baseline data and to get the river back to the high quality or what was considered a good level. They collect water quality samples 3 times a year. 10:10 - They will have the river's health summary report available on their website for us to see this summer 11:25 - They're done a couple of restoration projects on banks where they're trying to get the plants back there to get less erosion - read more here 11:40 - They also work on noxious weeds which are on the land but goes up to the habitat. They work with land owners by the river, trying to get them involved in this project. Noxious weeds are silent invasive and a threat to the watershed. Read more about this project here 12:30 - They educate anglers about the importance of washing their boat and waders to prevent spreading invasive species along the river. They provide boat washing stations that are open to the public and at no charge. 13:30 - The highest amount of angler days recorded was 180,000 a year 16:20 - UMOWA is an all-volunteer board. They have 8 members. John Smigaj is also one of them. 16:30 - UMOWA is in need of enough funding. They are to the point of getting the to the next level because there's so much integration they need to do with the Department of Environmental Quality and Dep. of Natural Resource. 19:00 - You can help UMOWA's mission by checking their website to understand more about their projects, spreading the word about their mission, and sign up for their newsletter. 21:40 - Sherry kind of retired as an attorney. For the past 5 years, she hasn't been working much as an attorney and into some other projects. She describes what her job looked like when she was practicing law. 26:10 - You can also support Montana Watershed Coordination Council - they are doing similar work on watersheds in Montana. UMOWA works with Pat Barnes from Trout Unlimited. Sun River Water Shed Group is a smaller watershed group but also doing some great work out there. 28:40 - They also do some river clean-up where everybody can also volunteer. They have a big event on August 20th this year at the New Brewery in Craig. There's going to be a raffle too where people can win a Ro drift boat. Upper Missouri Conclusion with Sherry Meador So there you go.. If you want to take part in UMOWA's movement, you can reach out to them via website at UMOWA.org - they always welcome new ideas and volunteers. Conservation topics may not always be the most interesting topics out there but it should be our responsibility as anglers to be aware of the things that destroy our rivers and their habitats. So if you want to enjoy these rivers at their best quality, there are many ways to contribute like spreading the word, donating, volunteering, or at the least, be a more disciplined angler - keep the fish wet, wash your boats and your waders after use. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/332

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/331 Presented By: Jackson Hole Fly Company Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Greg Epstein, owner of Jackson Hole Fly Company, tells the story of how he acquired a 40-year-old fly shop in Jackson, Wyoming. We find out what they have going at the shop – how they produce around 1000 types of flies, outsource materials, and create basic fly fishing packages that are easy on the pocket but great in quality. We hear some pretty crazy stories from Greg including one when he got caught in an avalanche while skiing. Greg also tells us about his involvement with Teton Gravity Research and his responsibilities being a County Commissioner at Teton. Jackson Hole Fly Co is one of our podcast sponsors and you always hear me talk about the good stuff they do. Well today, we hear from the headman himself, so hit that play button to get a better feel of their products and service. Show Notes with Greg Epstein and the Jackson Hole Fly Company 03:50 - In 2001, Greg moved up to Alaska - Girdwood, a little southeast of Anchorage 04:50 - Greg used to ski. Then he became a ski photographer. 05:30 - Greg's wife also loves fly fishing 06:20 - In 2014, Greg got caught in an avalanche while skiing and endured severe injuries. That's when he went all-in with fly fishing because all he could do was sit on a boat and cast. 07:30 - In 2018, Jackson Cardinal company was for sale - a fly manufacturing, fly distribution company, started by the guy named Kirk Stone in 1978. Greg and his wife didn't buy the business until 2019. 09:30 - Greg tells the story of how he survived that avalanche 13:00 - Greg teaches his 2-and-a-half-year-old daughter how to ski and fish 14:30 - Greg was head of the production and one of the people who helped create and write the risk management program for all the athletes for Teton Gravity 17:00 - Immediately after they purchased the company, they created Jackson Hole Fly Company. In 6 to 8 months they got everything completed from the website to branding, all the marketing, etc. 18:10 - Their customers are mostly novices and don't want to do extreme outdoor sports but they want to go out, they want to camp, and disconnect from their day-to-day life 19:45 - One of their focuses is the basics package called, the Crystal Creek - it comes with a rod and reel for only $152.98 (first-time purchase price) 21:00 - They also have another basic package called, the Flat Creek - click here to find out its inclusions 22:00 - They have a great lifetime warranty with a fast turnaround time. They'll fix it within 1 to 2 weeks. 22:50 - They have around a thousand patterns from fresh to saltwater in different sizes 25:45 - If you don't see a pattern you like from their fly selection, you can email them at [email protected] 28:10 - Kirk Stone, the previous owner grew the Jackson Cardinal fly company from the ground up. It reminds me of the story of the Umpqua Feather Merchants. We had Russ Miller on the podcast at WFS 303 29:20 - Greg gives a bit shoutout to his employees for doing an amazing job, loving what they do, and really passionate about fly fishing. They got 3 dogs in the shop as well - 1 black Labrador and 2 Corgis. 33:35 - They get their flies tied in Kenya. They ship the materials to Kenya. They source all of the materials out of the country. 35:30 - Greg explains the logistic issues they encounter when shipping the materials 39:00 - The Green River is about 45-50 mins away from their shop. That's Greg's favorite river to fish and camp. 40:10 - They use a 16-foot Hyde drift boat 41:20 - Greg's favorite fly is a Peanut Envy streamer. He also likes a Duracell nymph 46:30 - Greg shares some photography tips Don't be afraid to turn the camera horizontal or vertical to get a better photo If you're using an SLR camera, have it accessible. The last thing you want is to have some fish struggling while you're setting up your camera. 50:00 - JH Fly Co has a 50% off Spring sale. They always have a sale going so check in with them often. 50:45 - Greg is a County Commissioner at Teton and conservation is a big part of his responsibility 56:15 - Alaska wild-caught salmon are healthier to eat Conclusion with Greg Epstein and the Jackson Hole Fly Company So there you go.. Now you know what JH Fly Co is all about. Greg, his wife, and their team are doing an amazing job getting more people engaged in fly fishing. And that's always the goal.. is to get people on the water, release stress, connect with other folks and create great memories, but also.. have good gear without spending too much. Thank you, Greg and the JH Fly Co team for partnering with us. We are truly grateful to have you as our sponsor. We're excited to watch you grow and do more good things for the fly fishing community. If any of you have more questions for Greg, you can send him a message at [email protected] or send them a DM on Instagram @jhflyco. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/331

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/330 Presented By: Trxstle, Bearvault, LakeLady Custom Rods, Stonefly Nets Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Andy Mill, an athlete, broadcaster, angler, and author, shares his passion-filled stories of competing at the highest level in multiple sports. We talk about some of the remarkable guests they've had on the Mill House Podcast. We dig into his award-winning book, Passion for Tarpon - how it came to be and who mentored him to write it. And we find out what his yearly routine looks like, living the rest of his days to the fullest. Andy also shares how he met Chris Evert, one of the greatest women tennis players of all time, their family set up then and now, and their visits to the white house, hanging out with ex-president George Bush. Lots of good stuff in this episode! Show Notes with Andy Mill and the Mill House Podcast 03:00 - Tom Evan is the greatest big-game saltwater fly guy of all time. He caught a 273-pound blue marlin on a 16-pound tippet, 194-pound tarpon on a 12-pound, and broke Billy Pate's record of 188 pounds on a 16 - Tom caught a 191. Tom Evans, Dean Butler and Al Diporak were on the Mill House Podcast. 05:45 - Ernest Schwiebert wrote the book Matching the Hatch. Ernest taught Andy how to fly cast. 07:00 - Andy talks about his skiing career in the 60s and 70s. He was in the Aspen Valley Ski Club and joined the ski Olympics. 14:28 - "The difference between being good and great as a fisherman - good fisherman catch a lot of fish and big fish, a great fisherman can catch the fish that doesn't want to be caught. The difference between a good and great guide is a good guide can find fish but a great guide can find a fish that doesn't want to be found" 17:10 - Harry Spear became Andy's mentor. Harry refined Andy to become a tournament angler. Seven years later, Andy started fishing tournaments. 18:00 - Flip Pallot was on the podcast at WFS 070 18:45 - Andy wrote the book, Passion for Tarpon after winning some tournaments 21:00 - Andy married Chris Evert, the number 1 tennis player in the 70s and one of the greatest of all time, and they've got 3 sons. Andy tells the story of how they met. 26:30 - We talk about what makes Aspen special 29:00 - Andy and Chris used to hang out with ex-president George Bush and some other famous folks 36:00 - Andy and his son Nicky founded the Mill House Podcast. We talk about some of the remarkable guests they've had on the show. 36:40 - They interviewed Billy Knowles a year ago. He passed away this year. 37:55 - They had Neal Beidleman on the podcast. He was a guide on Mt. Everest in 1996 where 8 people died from a storm. Neal was credited a large role in assisting clients off the mountain to safety. 39:00 - After he got injured, Andy started a show "Ski with Andy Mill". He covered the 92 and 94 Olympics for CBS. He also worked as a broadcast for 20 years. 40:00 - After 20 years of broadcasting, he got offered to host a fishing show by the Outdoor Life Network 41:45 - Andy had a part-time gig with Good Morning America where he was a segment host. He also wrote for magazines like Tail Fly Fishing 42:45 - Jim Teeny was on the podcast at WFS 005 42:55 - Roland Martin was known for bass fishing but when Andy asked him, he said "tarpon on a fly" was his favorite 47:15 - Andy just had a shoulder operation which is already his 23rd operation 47:50 - In spring, Andy and his son tarpon fish for 6 weeks in the Keys. Then to Aspen, get in a high country for elk hunting. Then in Sept and early Oct, they hunt in Colorado and Montana for elk with bow and arrows. Then to Florida to play golf till February. Then back to the Keys. 51:27 - We talk about his son Nicky, how he's chasing his own heart 55:10 - We talk about the TV show, Sportsman's Journal with Andy Mill (1990s) - watch one of the episodes below 57:50 - Andy won more tarpon tournaments than anyone. There are only 3 guys that won a bonefish, tarpon, and permit tournament - Andy was the first one who did it. 58:50 - They had David Mangum on the podcast 1:02:40 - The most downloaded episode of the Mill House Podcast is their episode with Flip Pallot with over 40k downloads 1:05:10 - Joan Wulff was on the podcast at WFS 100 1:05:45 - Andy knew Lefty Kreh. Lefty mentored him in the book he wrote. They're good friends. 1:22:00 - Andy played football in college and was a quarterback. He played baseball as a pitcher. He also raced road bikes. 1:22:50 - The most exciting thing he's done today is big bull elking with bow and arrows 1:24:15 - Andy demonstrates how to cow call an elk. Really cool! Conclusion with Andy Mill and the Mill House Podcast So there you go. We heard a lot of cool stories today. Andy is an extraordinary guy, doing extraordinary things to everything he focuses on. I got to admit.. he's my idol now. I feel extra inspired to get out there, do what I love to do, and give it my all. Thank you, Andy for sharing these awesome stories. I hope you continue to live for

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/329 Presented By: Jackson Hole Fly Company, Trxstle, Zoe Angling Group Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Larry Hersman, the creator of Taos Rods, tells us about his trout spey rods. We find out the advantages of spey rods that are shorter than usual, how they cast, and are they the future of spey rods? We also dig into San Juan River fly fishing - we discover why this was said to be the best trout stream in the world during the winter, and why Larry describes it as "better than heaven" during the ant hatch. Plus, we talk about Larry's old job as an Environmental Scientist - how his research and publications had a significant impact on that field. San Juan River Fly Fishing Show Notes with Larry Hersman 03:30 - 50 years ago, Larry and his friend Jack drove up to Anchorage Alaska. On the way, Jack taught him how to fly fish and the first fish he caught was an arctic grayling. 05:50 - The San Juan Worm fly pattern works great on the San Juan river 06:30 - Larry started spey casting in the Skeena River 09:00 - Their trout spey rods are 3 wt 7 foot and 5wt 9 foot - shorter than the usual 11 foot 11:45 - Larry shares some tips on the recommended line setup for a 3 wt 7-foot spey rods 15:00 - You can dry fly fish with spey casting 15:45 - Larry spends most of his time in the Rio Grande river because it's only an hour away from where he stays. The San Juan river is about 3 hours away. 16:30 - Rio Chiquito is only 20 mins away from where Larry lives 17:25 - Larry shares some tips on the recommended line setup for a 5 wt 9-foot spey rods 18:00 - The Olympic Peninsula Skagit Tactics has been a leader in developing the light skagit line. Scientific Anglers, Rio, and Airflo also produce great lines 19:30 - Larry describes casting at the fly fishing show pool in Denver 28:40 - 2 things make the San Juan river unique 27:50 - At the end of May, they release a slug of water to mimic national runoff 29:50 - The word on the San Juan years ago used to be.. it was the best trout stream in the world in the winter because of the warm conditions, the fish are still feeding 30:50 - The ant fall or the carpenters hatch happens in early July and the fish go nuts for them. Size 22, 24, and 26 tiny flies with a 5x or 6x tippet work great 31:30 - 90% of the fish you catch in the San Juan river are rainbows but there are brown trout below the quality water 33:10 - Taylor Streit was on the podcast at WFS 313 35:20 - Taylor wrote books about fly fishing New Mexico 35:45 - The Taos Pueblos are considered to be one of the oldest continuously inhabited communities in the United States (since 1100 AD) 45:10 - The summer is when Larry recommends to fish the San Juan river. Wait 2 or 3 weeks after the river has come down - so start about the early June 46:05 - Call Abe's Fly Shop to check if the ant fall happens and get there as soon as possible 47:10 - Larry picks the Zebra Midge (size 26) as his go-to fly when fishing the San Juan river. Join the Top Fly Challenge and enter your favorite fly to win a box of flies 48:12 - Tim Cammisa was on the podcast at WFS 285 48:58 - If you go to the Texas hole, that's the first huge hole on the river. The down side is, if you only target the Texas hole, you're going to be with a dozen other people 50:30 - We talk about the Los Alamos area. There's a film being shot there right now about Robert Oppenheimer, the "father of the atomic bomb". 51:45 - Larry always came to Taos to go skiing 53:30 - Larry talks about how the soil micro organisms could affect the movement of the radioactive nuclear tides and some other scientific stuff 55:45 - Larry Hersman's got some publications you can find on Google San Juan River Fly Fishing Conclusion with Larry Hersman So there you go. We discovered why his trout spey rods are great especially for people who are having shoulder problems or have limited strength like children, women, and older folks. You can reach out to Larry at [email protected] or visit his website to find out more about these short spey rods. We also discovered some good stuff about the San Juan River. So now we already know when's the best time to fish there. Check in with Abe's Fly Shop to find out when the ant hatch begins. If you've been there during the ant hatch and the winter, tell us about your experience or send me some photos on Instagram at @wetflyswing. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/329

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/328 Presented By: Reyr Gear, FishHound Expeditions, Anglers Coffee, Togens Fly Shop Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors "What advantage does the clear give you?" That's the question to start this episode with on choosing a line for fly fishing. Jarvis from Monic Fly Lines is here today to break down fly lines so you have a better feel for the types of lines out there and their uses. We find out how the different materials affect the performance of a line, the advantages of a clear line, and the ideal line for specific species and water. Jarvis also shares his experience hunting with the Hadza tribe and some of his saltwater trips in the Bahamas. Plus, we hear a story about one of their customers who has a 20-year-old clear Monic fly line that still works. Line for Fly Fishing Show Notes with Jarvis 08:10 - Jarvis got a job at Monic Fly Lines as a manufacturing assistant then later on stepped in for the managing role 09:20 - Bob Romano was on the podcast at WFS 314 where we talked about the Rangeley Lakes Region in Maine 11:00 - Jarvis excelled in school. He's pretty smart and got into some scholarships. 12:40 - Jarvis took up Anthropology in College 13:20 - The Hadza are modern hunter-gatherer people living in northern Tanzania. They are considered one of the last hunter-gatherer tribes in Africa with approximately 1,300 tribe members. 19:50 - Monic Fly Lines are PVC-free. They use naturally buoyant plastics that's why they float well. 22:00 - The Monic 101 is their basic trout line 22:55 - The front taper is where the line begins to change in diameter. The belly section is the thickest portion of that line. Your rear taper is where it starts to go back down in diameter 27:00 - For beginners, a little heavier line, one size up, will make you feel the dynamics of your casting. If you have a 5 wt fast rod, a 6 wt line is recommended. If it's medium-fast, a true to weight size like 5 wt would be good 39:55 - Airflo Fly Lines also make PVC-free lines 41:30 - Jarvis explains how their lines become clear and talks about its stealth advantages 47:10 - Jarvis talks about how Bob Goodale, the founder, started Monic. Their first line was a clear floating line. Read more about the company's history here. 49:00 - Their Henley Series has a material that they call MoniCore 50:20 - The Henley Phantom Tip is one of their latest lines. Jarvis explains its advantages for fresh and saltwater 51:50 - One of their customer showed Jarvis a 20-year-old clear Monic line - it already turned yellow because of the UV damage but it still works 52:30 - Monic will replace your fly line if it breaks on the first year of buying it 55:10 - All the fly lines they produce are made from Boulder Colorado 56:30 - There's a chart in each type of line on their website for you to have a general idea of how your setup would be. There's a chat box there on the website too - send them a message and Jarvis or any from the Monic crew will gladly help 59:00 - Their Icicle line has a more advanced taper called Javelin taper 1:04:00 - The Saltwater Master series has a slickening agent built-in 1:06:45 - Jarvis had a saltwater trip with Denis Isbister in the Bahamas to do some content for Monic. Denis runs the Wild Fish Wild Places TV show 1:08:40 - Jarvis caught a horse side yellow tail jack 1:10:00 - Jarvis talks about his experience fishing in Acklins, a little southeast of the Bahamas 1:13:20 - We had Oliver White at WFS 69 where we talked about the Bahamas 1:13:50 - Enter your favorite fly at wetflyswing.com/topfly to win a box of flies 1:14:30 - Jarvis picks his top fly for fresh and saltwater. For trout, he picks Gold-ribber Hares Ear. For saltwater, he picks the Gotcha Shrimp pattern Line for Fly Fishing Conclusion with Jarvis So there you go. I hope you learned some things that will help you decide on what type of line you're getting next. I think that you can never go wrong with the clear ones. The stealthy type is always great to avoid spooking the fish. If you're a beginner, Jarvis recommends to up that line 1 step so that you can feel the dynamics of your casting better. Practice, and practice, then practice some more. Once you feel good about your casting, then you can experiment on your gear setup as you please. If you want to connect with Jarvis and the Monic team, send them a message on Instagram or via the Monic website chat box. They will gladly assist you in getting that perfect line for your needs and preference. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/328

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/327 Presented By: Bearvault, Zoe Angling Group, Angler's Coffee, Togens Fly Shop Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Justin Essian, Papa Bear's Owner, Director of Operations, and Chief Pilot, brings us to Alaska and helps us lay out a plan for a full DIY wilderness float trip. Fishing Alaska.. we can't get enough of it! We talk about the features of rivers like Goodnews, Arolik, and Kisaralik - find out which species you can target there, the best times to fish them, and which species are prohibited to kill and cook. Justin describes what a trip would look like for a group of 3 to 6 - how you can save money for raft rental, and how much it cost per person to get all set for the trip. We talk about the transportation system - the type of airplanes you will ride to get to your destination and how reliable are the pilots at Papa Bear. We also dig into some Elk hunting and some other things they have going. Fishing Alaska Show Notes with Justin Essian 04:20 - Justin graduated with an aviation degree in 2009. He got a job at Papa Bear Adventures to have a little fun while waiting to "start a real life". But then he got hooked on the lifestyle of fishing, hunting, and the outdoors in Alaska 05:20 - Ray Troll said the same thing about Ketchikan Alaska - he was on the podcast at WFS 299 05:50 - Tim Rawlins from the Line Speed Jedi was on the podcast a while back at WFS 027 where he talked about being a pilot in Alaska 07:10 - In Alaska, you use a plane to go from point A to point B - it's like your pick-up truck 11:50 - Justin walks us through what the trip would look like for a group of 4 13:50 - The third week of July is the best time in the year if you want to target all types of species. August is always fully-book because people want to target those silver salmons 14:15 - Mousing is good for the early season because those fish are extremely hungry since they haven't had enough salmon eggs yet 20:00 - The Goodnews River is 65 miles long 20:20 - The Arolik river is famous for its fantastic early season rainbows - it's 45 river miles 21:00 - They send their first trip on the 2nd or 3rd week of June 21:20 - Kisaralik is a 100 river miles 22:25 - You will be flying straight to Bethel Airport via Alaska Airlines 23:20 - Gold Rush Liquor Company - they call it a "bush order", you'll call it "gold rush" and you'll tell them what you want, send them a picture of your license, you pay for it, they ship it out on one of the local carriers, then the Papa crew will pick it up for you 26:05 - You ride 2 Havilland beaver planes to get to the camp. They're 1958 and 1958 model planes but they're well-maintained and got brand new engines on them 27:20 - They use the Otter series rafts 29:20 - Papabear staff will take care of the grocery for you 30:12 - Tip 1: Don't camp on a shallow island if it's raining 31:30 - They require a satellite communication device so you can get help for emergency situations. You can rent those devices from them 32:30 - Pilots at Papabear are disciplined enough not to make bad decisions that might end up crashing your plane. When they see thick fog, they don't fly through it, they turn around and come back to base 36:30 - You can't kill and eat the king salmons at Kisaralik River but you can at Arolik and Goodnews. The game wardens are on the rivers, watching. You also can't kill the rainbows. 39:00 - Tip 2: Going in a group of 3 or 6 will save you some money for the raft rental. Raft rent costs $800 that 3 people can fit. If you add a 4th person to the raft, it becomes $2200. 44:25 - Justin tells us the difference between the Arolik and the Goodnews River 47:30 - Seth Hunter, the Operations Manager at Papa Bear, got on the call to describe what the fishing is like in the rivers mentioned - how they're different in terms of fishing style, fish behavior, gear, etc. 1:00:30 - Justin describes what a 10-day trip would look like, plus the cost per person according to what you have prepared for. But the average cost per person is about $2500, which already includes your rental equipment 1:05:45 - Justin talks about Science on the Fly - a non-profit organization, doing good things for conservation Fishing Alaska Conclusion with Justin Essian So there you go. I hope you learned a thing or two about preparing for your next Alaska trip. Papa Bear does a great job at organizing these trips, making sure the logistics are taken care of, so you can focus on fishing and having fun. I've been planning for an Alaska trip with my buddies this year as well and I'm even more stoked to get there after doing this episode. If you're thinking of going to Alaska too, let me know and maybe we can go together! Send me an email at [email protected] or message me on Instagram at @wetflyswing Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/327

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/326 Presented By: Bearvault, LakeLady Custom Rods, Anglers Coffee, Dette Flies Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Scott Biron is here to take us into some history of fly tying and fly tyers that have paved the way for fly patterns today. We discover the stories behind these classic flies that have stood the test of time, why they're considered classic, and what makes them so effective. Scott shares some tips on how to tie these classic flies and the materials he uses. We get Scott's Top 10 Favorite Fly Patterns and find out why. Classic Flies and Fly Tyers Show Notes with Scott Biron 07:20 - Scott was a PE teacher and he would teach his students fly casting 10:10 - Scott call people that troll out in the internet, trying to find things wrong with everything, pattern police 11:00 - There's a big lake in New Hampshire called, Sunapee 11:10 - The Purple Smelt pattern by Ora Smith was said to be the only fly that caught fish on the Sunapee Lake 12:30 - Scott describes a classic streamer 16:30 - We talk about Jim Warner and his original fly, Winnipesaukee Smelt 18:40 - They Grey Ghost pattern was Carrie Steven's original pattern - Carried was said to tie without using a vise 21:20 - There's a book that was written about Carrie Stevens called, Carrie G. Stevens: Maker of Rangeley Favorite Trout and Salmon Flies 25:55 - The Purple Smelt was not really purple, but lavender 27:45 - The Canopache Fly is also one of Ora Smith's original flies 30:55 - Scott talks about Ewing Feather Birds, their excellent products and service 34:00 - Ellis Hatch was the last great production tyer in New Hampshire - he recently passed away 36:00 - The Black Ghost is a pattern by Herb Welch 36:30 - Mike Martinek was a fly tyer from New England. He created some beautiful streamer patterns - one of which was the Boarder Patrol 37:10 - Carrie Stevens has a fly called, Rapid River - named after the river that it was used on 37:40 - The Grey Ghost works great because it looks a lot like a smelt. The feather-wing still is the material that people prefer to tie with 40:00 - Scott tells us his top 10 streamer flies 42:05 - The Morning Glory is another Carrie Stevens pattern 42:30 - Blue Dragon and General MacArthur are also Carrie Stevens patterns 43:30 - The Indian Rock pattern is a brook trout magnet. It's also a pattern by Carrie Stevens 47:50 - Scott talks about the hackle he uses - Ewing Featherbirds 55:15 - The New Hampshire Warden pattern is Scott's original. He tells us a funny story of when a guy at a fly fishing show said that he didn't know what he was doing 1:03:50 - Tim Flagler does a good job explaining his technique via video - Tim was on the podcast at WFS 279 1:06:25 - Scott uses a Regal Revolution for Vise and Sprite for scissors 1:14:00 - Operation Game Thief is a Colorado Parks and Wildlife program that pays rewards to citizens who turn in poachers. You can call them toll-free within Colorado at 1-877-COLO-OGT, Verizon cell phone users can dial #OGT, or contact them via e-mail at [email protected]​​ 1:17:00 - At WFS 008, I talked to Darren MacEachern about the Streamers Project 1:18:30 - The B Pond fly pattern is a wet fly - Carrie Stevens tied 30 B pond streamers commissioned for a group of fly fishers in Massachusetts. They couldn't find the recipe for this pattern Classic Flies and Fly Tyers Conclusion with Scott Biron So there you go. We learned a lot about the history of classic flies and the tyers who made them. It's always good to find out how a fly pattern came about. That way we acknowledge the brilliant creators behind the patterns that we enjoy today as a way to show our respect to their work and legacy. Scott is an amazing fly tyer and is doing great things for the fly tying world. He may be gone in the future but his fly patterns will surely live on. I am feeling extra inspired to tie a fly today so I'm heading to my workstation to try one of the flies we talked about. Maybe a Carrie Stevens fly or maybe a Scott Biron fly. What about you, what are you tying today? Let me know in the comments. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/326

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/325 Presented By: Togens Fly Shop, Zoe Angling Group, Angler's Coffee, Reyr Gear Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Guy Jeans, owner of the Kern River Fly Shop, host of the Kern River Fly Shop Podcast, and vocalist of the band Stoneflys; is here to take us on a wild ride up and down the Kern River. We talk about the 10 native species in California including the golden trout. We find out what fishing is like in different parts of the Kern River, the seasons and hatches, gear, techniques, and flies they use. We also dig into Guy's newfound passion in podcasting - talk about some of the remarkable guests he's had on the podcast. Plus, we hear some of his band's original songs and I got to tell you.. they're pretty awesome! Kern River Show Notes with Guy Jeans 05:15 - There's a great fly fishing club in Ventura called, Sespe Fly Fishers - they helped Guy get started in tying flies, building rods, casting, etc. 05:45 - We talk about Ska music 06:45 - The Kern River is in the Sierra mountain range, Southern Sierra - 3 hours North of Los Angeles. The river is about 170 miles long. 07:30 - The most popular fish that people come to fish for is the native California Golden trout, the Kern river rainbow, and the little Kern Golden trout 09:30 - Guy went permit fishing in Xcalak Mexico 11:00 - They also have the tailwater called the lower current, below a giant lake where they fish smallmouth and largemouth bass - they fish here in June 12:00 - They also fly fish for carp in Lake Isabela - they held carp fly fishing tournament in May 15:00 - They do 4x4 trip where they have full outfitter camps with a chef and tents 16:00 - Their hot season is in July, August, and part of September. March and April is a prime time to fish in their section on the Kern river - salmon fly hatch and mayfly hatch 17:00 - People took some of the Golden trout and put them in places like Wyoming and Montana 17:55 - The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has a program called, Heritage Trout Program - a mini-contest within California that challenge people to catch the 10 native trout species in California. If you catch 6 of the 10 natives, you get a certificate that has prints of the species you caught drawn by Joseph Tomerelli 19:00 - Guy mentions the 10 Native Trout in California 20:20 - There are 2 forks - North Fork Kern River (flows into Kernville and comes down from Mt Whitney) and South Fork Kern River (doesn't get blown out, you can fish it anytime) 23:10 - It's mostly dry fly fishing for the wild golden trout - from downstream to upstream. Presentation is the key. 24:30 - The typical flies they use are stimulators, smaller stimulators, parachute adams, royal wulf, and ants 25:15 - The gear recommended are super light - 2 wt or 3 wt 25:30 - The biggest golden trout you can probably catch is 15 inches - typical is 6 to 12 inches 28:10 - Tim Landwehr was on the podcast at WFS 273 where we talked about smallmouth and largemouth bass 28:30 - Guy is holding casting clinics in California 29:00 - They use pontoon boats because of the river structure 30:00 - They have an Instagram called Kooks of the Kern where people post funny photos of what they do on the Kern river 33:00 - There's a wild trout section in the wilderness area part of the North Kern and they fish stonefly patterns. Nymphing works good there too. They also have chinook and kokanee salmon in lake Isabela. 36:20 - In Fall, they have caddis, mayflies, and some tricos later in the season 37:30 - Their website is the best resource they recommend to people who want to learn more about Kern river fishing. You can listen to their podcast there too. 39:10 - Guy had a guest on his podcast who's a fishing game warden - he told a story of when he confronted some gang members that were fishing 39:40 - I read a book years ago called, Wildlife Wars: The Life and Times of a Fish and Game Warden 41:00 - Guy tells us about their location which is close to the ocean and they would fish the surf in Ventura - they fish corbina, surfperch, and leopard sharks 41:40 - We had an episode about corbina and surf fishing with Al Quattrocchi at WFS 219 42:55 - People sometimes come to Guy's studio to record the podcast 43:44 - Kern River Podcast is on Waypoint TV and Anchor. I use Libsyn for the WFS podcast and Buzzsprout for another podcast we do 47:40 - Guy tells us about his music journey in the 80s and 90s - Ska music 51:00 - Merle Haggard has a song called, I'll Never Swim Kern River Again - scroll below to listen 56:15 - Eeland Stribling was on the podcast at WFS 309 - Eeland is a standup comedian 57:30 - Guy was on the Heidi and Frank show called Stay or Go - apparently, people like their songs 59:10 - Guy tells the story of when they played at a huge venue in Mexico and their amps blew up because of electric surges 1:00:50 - For sidelines, Guy did some commercials in Hollywood as the fly fishing guy in the background. He also worked with actors like

Togens Trivia: https://wetflyswing.com/trivia Justin Lopatriello from Togens Fly Shop shares a little bit on his background and the steps for you to enter to win some fly tying swag from Togens. We will be giving away 5 Togens Tying swag packs to 5 winners who answer the fly tying questions first. We will be announcing the winners on an upcoming episode. Show Notes: 01:58 - Brandon Molzahn was on the podcast here: https://wetflyswing.com/fly-tying-patterns-for-stillwater-with-brandon-molzahn-togens-fly-shop/ Enter to Win Here: https://wetflyswing.com/trivia

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/324 Presented By: FishHound Expeditions Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Adam Cuthriell, owner of FishHound Expeditions, is here to break down fly fishing in Alaska and talk about the remoteness of Kodiak. We learn the step-by-step guide from booking to preparation to fishing. We find out what are the resident species in Alaska, the best times in a season to go after them, the recommended gear setup, and the flies that work great. We also hear an epic story of when Adam had a close encounter with a bear and almost got himself eaten. We learn some tips on how to avoid situations like that and what to do if you ever find yourself in such a situation. Fly Fishing Alaska Show Notes with Adam Cuthriell 05:10 - Trout in Alaska grow up to 2 feet because they eat meat - they use streamers, salmon smolt, and mice. 06:30 - Adam was a firefighter before he got into the travel business. He started with just a boat now he has 10 full-time guides, 18 boats, and 5 locations. 10:20 - Anchorage is the hub for Alaska. The following day, they fly out to the camp via helicopter. 12:10 - They use nice inflatable rafts. 14:00 - September is Adam's personal favorite time to fish. Most of the time during early summer, it doesn't get dark and you won't see stars. 14:40 - Trout are resident species, leopard rainbow trout, arctic grayling, and dolly varden trout - they get really fat. 16:00 - They encourage people to be wearing a headnet because sometimes the wind gets still and the bugs might bite. 18:45 - They fish 2 clients and 1 guide per boat but they offer a gear-boat deluxe trip with a gear-boat man who's one step ahead of the game - he sets up the camp, lunch, tent, fire, etc. 21:10 - They got silver salmon in Alaska - they're aggressive and big. Adam loves to fish them. 22:10 - On the top water, they fish pink poppers. 25:40 - We answer Chris Cook's question about rods and lines. FishHound Expeditions provides all gear - they fish 6 or 7 wt for trout, and 7 or 8 wt for salmon. For lines, they use a weight-forward floating line. 28:50 - They swing flesh flies. In September, they use streamers like Dolly Llama. 30:30 - A lot of the rivers that they operate in are small to medium size - a far cast is about 20 to 25 feet. 35:50 - Adam tells the story of when he almost got eaten by a bear - it's like one of those 'I Shouldn't Be Alive' stories. We learn some tips on how to avoid that kind of situation - be loud and don't surprise the bears 41:05 - FishHound start commercially operating in mid-May, then the season ends by the end of October. From November to April, they guide ice fishing. 42:35 - Adam has been living in Alaska for 10 years now. He used to live in Colorado. 43:50 - In winter, the snow gets thick from 600 to 1000 inches - Adam and his 2 year old daughter go snowboarding 45:00 - Adams tells us how we can do a DIY trip to Alaska just doing road-access fishing 47:50 - There's a fly shop in Anchorage Alaska called, Mossy's Fly Shop owned by Mike Brown. Adam mentions some more fly shops that are generous with information. 52:00 - Late July and August are when most of the resident species present - rainbows, arctic grayling, arctic char, kings, sockeye, pinks, chums, and silver salmons. You can catch 9 to 10 different species on one fly. 53:50 - Adam's biggest addiction is steelhead 54:46 - The Karluk River in Alaska has the largest returns of steelhead in the state. The best time to fish for them is in the Fall. 57:45 - Russ Miller was on the podcast at WFS 303 - he talked about when the gold bead was introduced for nymphs 1:00:30 - An extra rain jacket is a good thing to have or a good heavy-duty rain jacket made with gore-tex. Bring an extra set of waders too. 1:03:30 - You would need to get your fishing license ahead of time. You can have a digital copy on your phone but it's best to have it printed in case your phone dies or something. 1:05:00 - Any variation of the fly called, the Dolly Llama works best for fishing in Alaska. The other one would be a bead. Adams recommends a mouse fly too. 1:08:15 - The two-handed approach is awesome whether it's a switch rod or traditional spey 1:09:45 - Don't forget your sleeping bag. When you book a trip with FishHound, they will remind you via email of the things you need to bring, so make sure you read those emails. Fly Fishing Alaska Conclusion with Adam Cuthiell So there you go. If you want to book a trip of a lifetime in Alaska, you can connect with Adam and the FishHound team. Keep in mind the things you need to prepare for the trip like an extra-thick jacket, sleeping bag, headnet, fishing license, etc. FishHound will give you a checklist anyway and remind you via email what to bring once you book with them, so make sure you read those emails. Also, once you're there, remember to be loud and make your presence known to keep the bears away. And if you ever find yourself standing next to a hungry bear, scream angrily as loud as y

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/323 Presented By: Bearvault, Reyr Gear, Dette Flies, Anglers Coffee Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Robert Thompson is here to take us on a wild ride, producing great movies about fly fishing. We discover how he found himself producing a number of full-length fishing movies focused on conservation, warm water, cold water - all forms of different species. We even dig into a few audio tips in this one and a talk about some of the gear he uses. We find out why he's faded a bit on the scene and some of the movie production stuff he's doing. There's definitely going to be some required movie watching after this. Grab your favorite snack and let's sit down with Robert Thompson from Third Year Fly Fisher.com Movies About Fly Fishing Show Notes with Robert Thompson 03:10 - Robert has movies that have been on Fly Fishing Film Tour like Spey Daze and Summer Haze 07:30 - April Vokey was on the podcast back in back in July 2018 at WFS 030 09:00 - Robert talks about a musky guy named Brad Bowen with a pen name, After Angler, who was always posting on a fly fishing message board 11:15 - Rick Kustich approached Robert about the movie, Spey Daze - Rob tells the story of how they came up with the idea to highlight the issues regarding the invasives and call people to action 17:05 - Howard Tanner, who was a fisheries director, introduced Pacific salmon to the Great Lakes to deal with alewife - he created a billion dollars sports fishing industry (1950s) 21:00 - Lake Huron lost all its species and became a dead lake but later went back to life and regained its species - the DNR just left it alone to let it recover on its own 24:45 - Alpena Michigan has the longest-running fishing tournament - the Alpena Brown Trout Festival 28:10 - The DNR is a good resource to get involved in some of the conservation groups 29:45 - The first movie that Robert produced was the Night of the Hex - Robert talks about the other movies he produced in order 36:20 - Rob has been working in the film business for over 20 years 40:40 - Rob uses a Sony FX9 camera which ranges from about $11-15k including the paraphernalia 44:30 - The editing software that he uses is called Flame 51:00 - Rob did a short film with one of Tim Landwehr's guides about bass fishing - Tim was on the podcast at WFS 273 51:50 - Rob worked with Mike Schultz during Spey Daze - Mike was on the podcast at WFS 229 52:30 - Rob tells the story of how Summer Haze came about - he called Tim and Mike to work on this film 59:30 - We talk about the movie, River Runs Through It and Robert Redford 1:00:45 - Rob used to watch Joe Humphrey videos all the time - he considered them as his fly fishing bible. He later on had a chance to sit with Joe at a fly fishing show and talk about the videos. Joe was on the podcast at WFS 073 1:02:55 - We talk about Fly Fish TV hosted by Kelly Galloup or Jack Dennis - Rob grew up watching their shows 1:04:25 - Gene Hering, producer of Fly Fish TV was on the podcast at WFS 023 1:09:30 - Chicago is a busy filming location 1:15:00 - We talk about musky fishing in Michigan 1:19:20 - Robert is a big Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd fan Conclusion with Robert Thompson So there you go. I hope you discovered a lot of great movies today. If you have not seen those 9 films that we talked about yet, then you're missing out on some good stuff. I haven't watched them all too but going to get myself some popcorn before I go on a movie marathon. Rob is definitely an awesome producer and I hope he continues to make more films. If you've seen his films and enjoyed them, let him know. It's always good to tell someone if they've done a good job, letting them know that you appreciate their work. It fuels them to do greater things and become more passionate. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/323

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/322 Presented By: Bearvault Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Kirk Bien takes us into a season in Rocky Mt National Park. We find out how they deal with bears, moose, and other critters. We talk about what the fishing is like up there, what flies are the most effective, and what type of fish you can actually catch and cook. Kirk tells us what we need to bring for the camp, the policies we should be aware of, and how the Bearvault helps in a lot of ways during camping. We also talk about what they have going with their fly shops - Llama-packed trips, guiding classes, and rafting. Mt National Park Show Notes with Kirk Bien 03:05 - Kirk's Fly Shop was opened in 2002. They now have 3 branches - one in Grand Lake, and one in Estes Park. They have a shop on both sides of the park - Thompson river and Colorado coming through Grand Lakes 04:30 - In the summertime, they are dry fly fishing; and dry-dropper in small streams up in the park. Spring and Fall are mostly nymphing in lower rivers 05:55 - Kirk's Fly Shop provide everything for campers - sleeping bag, fishing gear, meals, etc. 07:38 - Average fish they catch in the smaller tributaries are 8 to 12 inches but on the high mountain lakes, they get up to 18 inches 07:55 - The rods they use are usually 4 wt or 3 wt 08:18 - Kirk tells us what to prepare for - bring 1 article of clothing, a warm jacket, t-shirt, long sleeve shirt, quick-dry pants, and wool socks. Maybe an extra socks and an underwear 09:25 - Some people camp in the park for as long as 5 to 7 days. But the park doesn't allow campers to camp for more than 7 days 09:55 - They do Llama pack trips where the Llama can carry all the gear up for you 11:15 - You can't leave your poop in the park so bring a poop bucket and take it with you as you go 12:50 - We talk about the Bearvault - how you can use it to seal your food and then contain your trash and poop going down the camp 13:00 - The smell still comes out of the Bear Vault but the bears can't get into your food 17:25 - They use Bearvault as a camp stool and a cook station 26:00 - The main flies they use up in high mountain streams are ants and beetles - Foam Ant and Monster Beetle patterns work great 28:25 - Bearvault keeps the raccoons and marmots away from your food as well 30:20 - Mountain House brand is Kirk's favorite outdoor food, especially the beef stroganoff, spaghetti meatballs, and mac & cheese 31:30 - Kirk talks about that Scandinavian pizza bread that his mom makes but I can't find anything on Google spelled as "stewyat" or "sdewyat" 33:25 - We talk about the greenback cutthroat, which is a threatened species - how they're being conserved. They encourage backpackers to keep some of the brookies to make room for the greenback cutthroats 34:50 - You can call the backcountry office to get more info on the park policies 39:30 - You got to watch out for the moose up in the mountains - they either run over you or run away 42:50 - Kirk recommends just a 7 and 1/2 foot leader setup 44:25 - Click here to learn about the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace for outdoor practices 45:20 - Kirk tells the story of when he flipped a boat twice on the same day 46:15 - Kirk's Fly Shop teaches rafting through their guiding class 49:05 - Kirk's Fly Shop's got a new spot to take people fishing - North flats on the boulder of Colorado and Wyoming Mt National Park Conclusion with Kirk Bien We learned what it's like to camp up in the Rocky Mt National Park. I definitely have noted the things that I need to prepare for before heading up there. Don't ever forget to bring two Bearvaults. They will make your camping experience much more enjoyable with its versatility. You don't want to be a person that hikes down sooner because a bear or some other critter took your food. You want to hike according to plan. As for the fishing, I think this is where that Reyr Gear telescoping fly rods are most useful. You don't want to overpack then have a hard time carrying all your stuff. Reyr Gear rod fits into the pocket of your backpack. No need to worry too much about setup and storage. Just start casting and enjoy camping and fishing. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/322

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/321 Presented By: Reyr Gear, Dette Flies, Bearvault, Jackson Hole Fly Company Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors In this episode, we're fly fishing Iceland. Sindri Hlíðar Jónsson, co-owner and head guide at Fish Partner, walks us through what it's like to fish over there. We hear about which species are the most targeted and what you need to prepare for. Find out why there are no public waters and fisheries in Iceland - how all are privately owned and by whom. We also hear about the new lodge they're working on that has five different fisheries within a 20 mins drive. Tim Cammissa told us about his awesome trip to Iceland in a recent episode. Today, we confirm with Sindri why. Check out Sindri's Top 4 Tips for Fly Fishing Iceland. Hit that play button and you just might have your next destination! Fly Fishing Iceland Show Notes with Sindri 03:30 - Sindri and I connected at the Fly Fishing Show in Denver 04:45 - Sindri grew up in the suburb town of Reykjavic 06:00 - Fish Partner started in 2013 and Sindri started guiding there right then 06:50 - The 3 main species in Iceland are trout, Atlantic salmon, and arctic char 07:30 - Early April and into May is the start of the season to fish for sea-run browns. Salmon runs start coming in late June, July, and August. Then the fall, they get another round of the sea-run browns. The season closes on October 20th 09:20 - The best sea-run browns are located on the Southeast Coast of Iceland called, Skaftafell 10:30 - Fish Partner is opening a new lodge in June which will be called, Battle Hill Lodge, located right on the banks of one of the smaller tributaries, Thvera 12:30 - Hottest temperature month is July. Their big issue is the wind because it gets really windy up there so casting can be a challenge 13:44 - Sindri recommends bringing both single and double-handed rods - 7 and 8 wt, 12 and 13 foot 15:45 - Fish Partner have about 25 guides working for them 17:30 - Prime time for Atlantic salmon in Iceland is in July 19:20 - There is no such thing as public water in Iceland - all of the waters there are leased to outfitters, angling clubs, or whoever the highest bidder is 23:10 - Sea trout numbers have gone way up and Atlantic salmon in the last 2 years have been disappointing. 15 years ago, sea-run trout was not considered a sport fish in Iceland - they were "trash fish" or food so they make about 5 to 10 runs to the ocean and live up to 25 years 25:00 - They usually just catch and release. But if people want to have fish for the table, they can take you to the high mountain lakes and they're packed filled with arctic char - taking a few for sushi or the grill is fine for the fishery 29:00 - They use flies like Mickey Finn and Black Ghost. For nymphs, Pheasant Tail works great 30:30 - Start by emailing Fish Partner and tell them what you want to do and what you want to catch - they will set up a trip and the itinerary for you. Choose whatever day you want to start and finish, if it's available on their calendar, they will make it happen 32:15 - Sindri states that they have more fish in Iceland than in Norway and Scotland but their salmon are smaller. Norway has big salmons 33:15 - Iceland has some of the biggest sea trout. The only place you could compare it to is Argentina 38:40 - The two biggest hatches in Iceland are caddis and midges 39:45 - Reykjavic alone has about 12 fly shops. All Fish Partner lodges have small fly shops 45:00 - Most of the waters in Iceland have waterfalls because it's mountainous over there - there are about 10,000 waterfalls there 50:00 - Iceland is only about 5 hours flight from the US 52:30 - Sindri says do not eat or buy farmed Atlantic salmon and he tells us why. North Atlantic Salmon Fund is an organization dedicated to saving the North Atlantic Salmon from extinction. 54:25 - Super Tinsel and Hitch Tube are some of Sindri's go-to flies Fly Fishing Iceland Conclusion with Sindri So there you go. If you want to catch some of the largest sea-run trout.. If you want to catch arctic char and Atlantic salmon.. If you want to have the water all by yourself without competition.. If you want to enjoy nature and get away from people.. If you want just a 5-hour flight and get to your destination.. Visit Iceland! Don't forget to bring your thickest jacket! And bring more of them. Thanks for listening! Comment below if you find this blog post helpful. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/321

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/320 Presented By: Trxstle, Bearvault, Angler's Coffee, Jackson Hole Fly Company Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Madison Lauterbach, founder and editor of Ms. Mayhem, is here today to talk about their movement to empower women, oppressed individuals, marginalized people, etc. - all those people who are struggling to fit in any industry. In a project called Casting Forward, they produced 5 short films covering topics and issues such as women's fly fishing, conservation, climate change, safety, and inclusion, featuring individuals who are impacting different industries inside and out. Their mission is to unite people in diversity and eliminate all forms of discrimination. This is definitely one of the must-listens and a great cause to take part in. Let's dive right in and hit that play button. Women's Fly Fishing Show Notes with Madison Lauterbach 04:30 - Madison was into snowboarding before she got into fly fishing 06:15 - Madison started Ms. Mayhem, a Denver based online news outlet, in May 2020 -they predominantly focus on stories about women in male-dominated industries, fields, and other marginalized communities 08:15 - Casting forward is the end product of what they referred to as the fly fishing project - it is a premier event and a digital journalism package. They're having this event on May 18, 2022, where they will showcase 5 videos that they produced 09:45 - The event will be in person but also available virtually 11:30 - Head over to msmayhem.com to check out more of what they have going that aren't seen in videos 16:00 - Madison talks about their video about women's safety called, Fishing in a Man's World 19:30 - Their first video is about 14 mins long and it's called, River Revolutionaries - about 3 women in the fly fishing industry that are making an impact inside and out and they cover women's gear as well 21:30 - Another video they have is about 12 mins long called, Intangible - talks about how women affect the climate change and conservation, and how they're passing education to the next generation 23:30 - Madison talks about scrapping the size chart 24:45 - Madison got an Adams Built waders for his friend and they fit great - Adams Built is doing some good things for the fly fishing community 26:30 - Shout out to the President and CEO of Adams Built, Mont Adams and a virtual high five to my buddy, Denis Isbister - he was on the podcast back in Feb 2020 27:30 - Madison talks about the amazing team they have at Ms. Mayhem 33:00 - Madison makes a point to start caring about other people that are facing oppression and have disabilities - make them feel they belong and always welcome 38:50 - We talk about the Scope of Inclusion - a 20 mins long video about marginalized people or groups out there, how they can get more involved in fly fishing and the outdoor community in general 44:15 - The fifth video is called, Past The Rack and is about 8 mins long - it's about the other side of the industry and more about women's gear, and their experience with finding gear that fits 47:55 - Madison shares a tip on connecting my kids to the outdoor in a way that enlightens them 50:00 - Madison gives a big shoutout to her team for the awesome work and dedication 51:55 - I mentioned the Jared from the Flylords Magazine - he was on the podcast at WFS 164 Women's Fly Fishing Conclusion with Madison Lauterbach Madison and the Ms. Mayhem team are doing great things for all communities around the world. Even if the issues they discuss do not directly affect us, we should still care because people are people and we all want to feel comfortable in whatever community we choose to belong to. This will benefit the next generation of people - our children and children's children. I know we hear this a lot but we really should start thinking about our actions - how it affects people around us and help a person out coming new to whatever industry we are in. That new person could be you, so how do you want to be welcomed? It's as simple as, treat others the way you want to be treated. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/320

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/319 Presented By: Anglers Coffee, Jackson Hole Fly Company, Reyr Gear, LakeLady Custom Rods Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Bill Sherer, owner of the We Tie It fly shop, takes us to the Musky capital of the world and the 2nd state in the US with the most lakes. Today, we're fly fishing Wisconsin. There's a whole different game in catching these fish that are monstrous in size and Bill shares some tactics to get more opportunities in landing them. They are called "Fish of 10 Thousand Casts" for a reason and we find out why. We talk about the recommended gear for muskies, which flies are the most effective, and the best times to go after them. Fly Fishing Wisconsin Show Notes with Bill Sherer 04:30 - Russ Miller from Umpqua Feather Merchants was on the podcast at WFS 303 05:10 - Bill states that "Walmart does more business in a day than what the fly fishing industry as a whole does in a year" 08:00 - The first fish that Bill caught was a brook trout when he was about 8 years 08:30 - Bill's parents owned a boys and girls summer camp - he used to sell worms to the campers 09:25 - Bill became an engineer and got into a school bus business where he was the chief of maintenance for about 20 years - he eventually quit after getting stressed with it 10:50 - Bill opened a fly shop just before the movie, A River Runs Through It came out 14:30 - Fishing season starts in mid-May in North Wisconsin when bugs start hatching and the water has warmed up enough 15:30 - Tim Landwehr is also in the Northeast part of Wisconsin - Tim was on the podcast at WFS 273 16:30 - Hendricksons are the first major hatch of the year, followed by mother's day caddis, sulfurs, brown drakes, etc. 18:30 - Bill does some zoom fly tying classes in winter when the fishing is off 20:25 - Tim Flagler was on the podcast at WFS 279 25:30 - Wisconsin is the musky capital of the world 29:25 - Walleyes are having a difficult time producing in Wisconsin lakes - these fish are declining because of water temperature changes and global warning 38:30 - Use a fly that looks like bluegill and is not bigger than 6 inches 39:50 - One of the most effective flies for muskies is the Big Green 41:00 - Bill recommends the Cortland Ghost Tip fly line but only for springtime - but in September, Bill recommends a Compact Intermediate fly line 43:25 - Bill casts behind the fish's tail and animates the fly a little to get the fish's attention 53:40 - The biggest musky they landed was close to 40 pounds and it wasn't hooked - the fly was way inside that fish's throat 57:00 - Bill talks about 75-80 feet casting distances of open lake fishing 59:30 - Wisconsin's got thousands of lakes - within a half-hour around Bill, there are about 5000 lakes 1:00:25 - Bill builds and sells Northwoods Inflatables Pontoon Raft - 2 man and 3 man 1:01:42 - Wisconsin's got a DNR website where you can look up whatever lake you want and it'll tell you all about it - access, fish population, etc. 1:05:00 - Bill recommends Chippewa Rods 1:06:15 - We talk about conservation and Trout Unlimited 1:07:55 - Bill used to play basketball at the University of Wisconsin - he was a power forward with The Badgers and used to play with Carl Pickens and Danny Lure Fly Fishing Wisconsin Conclusion with Bill Sherer Bill and I talked about musky fly fishing in Wisconsin. I am amazed at how different the approach is to catching these fish. I learned a lot for sure. Although I'm not sure if I'm prepared for muskies, this is definitely going on the bucket list. Hopefully, I could try fishing them with Bill down the line. Have you ever tried fishing for muskies? Let me know in the comments about your experience. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/319

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/318 Presented By: Stonefly Nets Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Ethan Igleheart, founder and master craftsman at Stonefly Nets, walks us into and behind the scenes of creating a custom fly fishing net. We find out how the custom build-out bonus came to be, which burl he selected and how to make it beautiful, and the step-by-step process from wood cut out to package ship out. Ethan talks about his collaboration with Tom Morgan Rodsmiths to come up with the Catch and Release package which is a pretty sweet combo. Ethan also tells us about that bamboo rod that was passed on to him from his great grandmother, the rod he first learned to fish with and still uses today. Today, we announce the lucky winner of the Stonefly Nets giveaway. Plus, a quick shoutout to one of our listeners at the end of the podcast, so stay tuned! Fly Fishing Net Show Notes with Ethan Igleheart 03:00 - Ethan was on the podcast for the first time at WFS 198 03:20 - Stonefly Nets collaborates with Tom Morgan Rodsmiths 03:30 - Stonefly Nets was recently at a trade show in Charleston, South Carolina - hosted by Southeastern Wildlife Expo 05:50 - Matt Barber and Joel Doub from Tom Morgan Rodsmiths were on the podcast at WFS 161 12:40 - Ethan talks about bending the hoop which is the most time consuming 16:30 - Ethan breaks down the steps on building the net from scratch 17:32 - Ethan explains what a burl wood is - click here to read a detailed article about burl wood 25:00 - The holes on the wood are filled with crushed stones 26:50 - Ethan tells us about that bamboo rod that was passed on to him from his great grandmother - he learned to fish using that rod and he still uses it today 31:00 - Ward Tonsfeldt was on the podcast at WFS 276 where we talked about classic, vintage, and antique fly rods 34:18 - We announce the winner of the Stonefly Nets Giveaway - congratulations Julie Kelner! 36:00 - Ethan credits Matt Barber for the calligraphy. Ethan also found a woman calligrapher in Little Rock 38:45 - Ethan uses brass for the eyelets to attach the net 40:44 - For the net, Ethan uses PVC plastic 48:30 - Martin Joergensen from Global FlyFisher was on the podcast at WFS 099 - he's got a blog about DIY fly fishing net 51:00 - Cameron Mortenson from Fiberglass Manifesto was on the podcast at WFS 088 - he did a "how to build a landing net" content 54:30 - Quick shoutout to Ronald Burnett - he really enjoyed the recent episode with Landon Mayer at WFS 295. Thanks for checking in Ronald! Fly Fishing Net Conclusion with Ethan Igleheart In this episode, we learned the step-by-step process of building a custom wood landing net. Ethan's goal is to produce quality wood landing nets that can be passed on to your children and your grandchildren. We announced the winner of the Stonefly Nets giveaway - congratulations, Julie Kelner! If you're reading this, I hope you land more fish with that net and spread the word about your Stonefly Net experience. I appreciate your support for the podcast and I hope to maybe see you on the water someday. A big virtual high five to you! Thank you Ethan for putting this together. We are very grateful to have you as a sponsor. Looking forward to fish with you soon. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/318

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/317 Presented By: Togens Fly Shop Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Brandon Molzahn is here to knock this one out of the stillwater park. We go deep into stillwater tactics, get his top fly tying patterns for stillwater, and find out which tools for tying he loves. We explore British Columbia fly fishing a little more - find out how Brandon prepares for a new lake, what he looks for to get dialed in a certain spot, and his go-to flies to match the hatch. Brandon also talks about his experience with Togens Fly Shop the first time he made a purchase and how he got into the Togens Pro Team. We get a little insight into his dream home purchase he recently made that got me fired up. Plus, we hear Brandon play the Banjo and get a bit of a country music feel. You're going to love this one! Show Notes with Brandon Molzahn 04:05 - Brandon lives in Vernon, an hour and 15 mins Southeast of Kamloops - he was born in Kelowna, CA. 06:00 - Brian Chan was on the podcast at WFS 243 where we covered Kamloops fishing - Phil Rowley has been on the podcast a number of times 06:50 - About 200 lakes are within a 2-hour drive of Brandon that he's yet to fish 07:30 - Brandon plans to venture over into New Zealand 08:15 - Where Brandon lives, they have lower elevation ice off that hits around mid-April - then in early May to mid-May, it's Chironomid heaven around there 10:00 - Brandon tells us how he prepares for a new lake and what he looks for to match the hatch and get dialed in 13:00 - The Ruby Eyed Leech by Brian Chan is one of Brandon's go-to patterns - watch Brandon tie that pattern below 16:25 - Watch a video below to learn the Hand-Twist Retrieve below 18:35 - Brandon's got a 14ft Princecraft Yukon Boat 20:30 - Brandon uses a Scientific Angler Camo Line 22:09 - Brandon talks about the first time he reached out to Togens Fly Shop and how he got into the Togens pro team 28:40 - Brandon's been tying some Wally Wing Mayfly Spinner patterns 30:50 - With the chironomids, a super effective pattern to start the early season is Bloodworm 36:39 - BC Fisheries Stocking Report is where you can search any bodies of water that the BC is going to supply 40:00 - Brandon's Damselfly Nymphs 43:00 - Brandon talks about fishing Scuds 45:10 - Brandon follows and recommends some channels on YouTube - Sport Fishing on a Fly, BC Fly Guys, and Brian Chan videos 59:05 - Brandon plays the Banjo! Super awesome 1:03:05 - Brandon learned to play the Banjo from Jim Pankey and Banjo Ben Clerk on YouTube 1:09:45 - Brandon talks about the acreage they bought recently and it's pretty sweet what they have going there Fly Tying Patterns Conclusion with Brandon Molzahn Brandon Molzahn and I talked about fly fishing in British Columbia. We found out how Brandon prepares for a stillwater trip, the insect activity he looks for, and how he matches the hatch with his fly patterns. We got deep into his stillwater tactics, got his top fly tying patterns for stillwater, and found out the tools he uses for fly tying. Brandon talked about their new home in BC and how his family is loving it. We heard Brandon play the Banjo which is pretty sweet! This is probably my new favorite episode. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/317

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/316 Presented By: Reyr Gear, Jackson Hole Fly Company, LakeLady Custom Rods, Trxstle Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Victor Babbitt takes us into the Tahoe area and then over his new gig in Missouri. We talk about Carson Lake, Pyramid Lake, Walker Lake, and Tahoe Lake - how they're all connected to each other and the ocean. Find out how Tahoe fly fishing used to be back in the day and how it is different now with the people and tourism. Victor tells us why he sold the fly shop, Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters, and why he bought 14 acres of land by the river in Missouri. Victor also tells us about his fly fishing hero, Mel Krieger, and what it was like to sit at the same table with Lefty Kreh. Tahoe Fly Fishing Show Notes with Victor Babbitt 05:10 - In 1984, Victor moved to Tahoe 07:20 - Victor and his brother opened up Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters in 1994 - after 28 years, they sold the business to Brendan Burnside and John Brassfield 13:00 - After passing the fly shop, Victor had started fishing in the Missouri rivers, Craig and Cascade 15:30 - Victor tells the story of how they bought that 14 acres of land with lodge on the riverside of Missouri 21:00 - Victor's last couple of years in Tahoe, California, he felt different about the people and tourism there 26:20 - Victor talks about how you can get away from the crowd when fishing Tahoe waters 29:50 - The Truckee River was got dewatered by an extreme drought about 7 years ago but came back to how it used to be - Victor fishes them January 32:45 - He's got a PAC 1300 Outcast Boat 36:00 - Rick Hafeley was on the podcast at WFS 037 where we talked about Entomology and fly fishing 37:30 - Fishing is usually not great 2nd half of November, December, and going to January on the Truckee river - fishing gets good mid-January. We talk about the hatches in different seasons 44:45 - Victor talks about the Carson Lake, Pyramid Lake, Walker Lake, and Tahoe Lake - how they're all connected to each other and the ocean 47:14 - Victor talks about the Heenan Lake back in the days when they caught 30-inch fish 54:50 - He mentions some fly shops in Missouri - Headhunters Fly Shop, The Trout Shop, Trout Montana 58:14 - Victor was a chef when he was younger - he studied culinary and restaurant management 1:02:18 - Parachute Adams, Purple Creys, Purple Wolf are his go-to flies 1:06:24 - Mel Krieger was Victor's fly fishing hero - he did some casting lessons and shows with Mel over the years - scroll below to watch one of his casting videos 1:08:07 - Victor talks about his experience with Lefty Kreh when they used to sit at the same table and listened to his jokes Tahoe Fly Fishing Conclusion with Victor Babbitt Victor Babbitt took us into the Tahoe area. We talked about Carson Lake, Pyramid Lake, Walker Lake, and Tahoe Lake. We found out how Tahoe fly fishing used to be back in the days and how different is it there now. Victor told us why he sold the fly shop, Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters, and his plans for the river side land in Missouri that he just bought. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/316

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/315 Presented By: Reyr Gear Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Derek Roedel, founder of Reyr Gear shares the story of creating one of the most unique rods out there. We find out how this telescoping fly rod makes most of your outdoor trip a fishing trip with its versatility. Derek's goal is for you to be able to concentrate on the fishing and not spend too much time on setup and storage. You'll be amazed how quickly you can get on the water, make the first cast, and pack up instantly when you're done. These rods are like lightsabers! Derek is offering a 20% discount on the rods. Head over to ReyrGear.com and use the coupon code "wetfly20" to avail that discount. Telescoping Fly Rod Show Notes with Derek Roedel 02:30 - Derek tells the story of when his father found a fiberglass fly rod on the side of the road 04:45 - Derek once enrolled in a casting clinic in San Francisco when he was a kid and later became an instructor for the younger kids 07:26 - The rod that Derek's father found, Derek used it for 20+ more years - it was an 8 foot, 6 wt Boyd fiberglass rod 09:50 - Derek often visits Greece because of his wife but spends more of his days in California 12:55 - There's trout fishing in Greece but not very popular 16:15 - We talk about the Reyr First Cast Fly Rod that's like a lightsaber technique for opening 19:00 - Their rod is mainly used for versatility - available to fish anywhere. Fits in any backpack and is quick to rig up. 21:40 - Reyr now has a Tenkara rod - this Tenkara has a line keeper so you can always leave your line 23:50 - Their brand name Reyr means cane or pole in Islandic language 25:10 - Reyr rods don't have the guides - the line goes inside the rod 27:35 - Derek had landed 30-inch pike with the First Cast 6wt 30:30 - Watch how easy it is to set up the First Cast Fly Rod - scroll down for the video 31:00 - If you break your Reyr rod, send Derek the picture and they'll get you replacement parts - they have a lifetime warranty support 33:55 - Brandon Moon was recently on the podcast at WFS 308 38:55 - The usual customer will be able to use the built-in line for more or less 2 years, depending on how often they clean it 40:15 - The Collapsible Insa-Net 42:00 - Reyr is working on a new fishing footwear 48:55 - Derek worked in Silicon Valley for 15 years in a fast-paced prototyping and product development company before he started his own company 56:45 - Check out the video where Derek and his friend race to setup a traditional fly rod vs a First Cast fly rod - scroll down to watch the vid Telescoping Fly Rod Conclusion with Derek Roedel Derek Roedel from Reyr Gear shared the story of creating one of the most unique rods out there. We found out how the telescoping fly rod makes most of your outdoor trip a fishing trip. If you're someone who doesn't want to worry too much about setting up your gear and just want to get fishing, a backpacker who want to get into fishing, or even an avid fly fisherman who want to get into backpacking, this rod is for you. They're like the iPhone of fly rods. Set it up and pack it up like a lightsaber! Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/315

Enter Rod Giveaway: https://wetflyswing.com/giveaway Today on the podcast Kris from LakeLady Rods shares the details on the custom rod he is giving away in a few days! He also shares a few tips on what makes a custom rod unique.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/314 Presented By: LakeLady Custom Rods, Dette Flies, Jackson Hole Fly Company, Trxstle Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Today, we're fly fishing Maine. Bob Romano takes us into the lakes and streams of the Rangeley Lakes Region. He tells us why he has been traveling up to this area for over 40 years. We dig into some of his books, his favorite authors, and talk about his new book, River Flowers - how it came to be and what makes it special. Bob mentions some camps that give access to different streams in Maine and breaks down the seasons there. Plus, we hear about the story of White Nose Pete - a trout who lived a hundred years and had never been caught. Fly Fishing Maine Show Notes with Bob Romano 04:30 - The first fly fishing book that Bob read was a Robert Traver book 04:50 - His first fly rod was a Cortland Fiberglass Rod in the 1960s 07:30 - Taylor Streit was recently on the podcast at WFS 313 08:30 - Bob talks about the writers that he looks up to - David Brodigan, Gary Schneider, Tom McGuane, etc. 10:30 - George Daniel was on the podcast at WFS 055 11:00 - Bob tells the story of when he fished the Rangeley Lakes Region in Maine and there were no other anglers and boats 13:40 - We can't find top fly fishing writers from the Northeast but there's Top 10 Favorite Fly Fishing Writers from a Google article 14:30 - Bob breaks down Maine fishing - it's known for its brook trout fishing, smallmouth, and landlocked salmon 15:00 - Randy Spencer is a fly fishing guide in Maine, a writer, and has written a number of books 16:50 - The Rangeley Lakes Region has the largest brook trout in the United States - they measure them in pounds rather than inches 18:15 - Bob talks about Carrie Stevens streamers - her most famous streamer is the grey ghost 21:51 - Bob talks about what your itinerary would look like when you go to Maine - drive North, then East if you want to go to Grand Lakes stream, way up North is the Moosehead Region Lake, West is the Rangeley Region - they're equally distant from Portland 26:40 - One of the best times to fish the Rangeley is the 2nd and 3rd week of May - you have to fish something with a white wing because it works great and imitates the smelt 29:00 - The Black Ghost fly pattern is one of the most used in the Rangeley Lakes 30:15 - John Shewey was on the podcast at WFS 296 - Bob shares a tip to keep the streamer feather straight, don't use subtle hackle, use Marabou feather 31:00 - From the end of May and the beginning of June, that's when they use dry flies 34:40 - In the Rangeley Lakes Region, you can get those trophy brook trout in the Magalloway River 42:20 - The Hornberg fly pattern aka meat and potato 42:40 - Bob earns a living as an attorney - he lives on 12 acres of land with his wife 44:20 - June is the dry fly season - the 2nd and 3rd week of June is the black fly season. These flies bite and are intense and so is fishing. July is caddis season. Fishing starts to wane in August. Fishing usually ends by the end of September, then starts the hunting season 47:40 - The moose are dying because they're rubbing off their fur when ticks irritate them - they die of the cold in winter 50:30 - Bob gives 2 reasons why fishing in Maine is great 55:20 - Maine is known for its traditional sporting lodges that date back to the 1800s 56:20 - Bosebuck Mountain Camps give access to the Magalloway river systems 56:30 - Grant's Camps gives access to Kennebago river 56:40 - Lakewood Camps is on the Rapid river 58:00 - Brett and Susan Damm runs the Rangeley Region Sports Shop 58:55 - Bob tells a story about a guy named Shang Willer who came up with a fable about a fish called White Nose Pete 1:03:15 - Ray Troll was on the podcast at WFS 299 1:04:45 - Bob has a new book called, River Flowers 1:05:10 - Elmore Leonard is one of Bob's favorite authors - Elmore wrote the story that became a movie, Get Shorty Fly Fishing Maine Conclusion with Bob Romano Bob Romano took us into the lakes and streams of the Rangeley Lakes Region. We found out why he has been traveling up to this area for over 40 years. We dug into some of his books, his favorite authors, and talk about his new book, River Flowers. Bob mentioned some camps that give access to different streams and breaks down the seasons in Maine. We heard about the fable of White Nose Pete. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/314

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/313 Presented By: LakeLady Custom Rods, Dette Flies, Jackson Hole Fly Company, Bearvault Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Taylor Streit, the founder of Taos Fly Shop, shares the story of how he started the fly fishing business in the 80s during the Woodstock days and went through a difficult time in his life battling alcoholism. We talk about what it's like fly fishing in New Mexico and the Rio Grande River. We dig into his books on fly fishing New Mexico, how they came to be, and the new book he's working on. Find out Taylor's go-to flies including his original pattern called, the Shitfly, and some tips about fishing the Eddies. We also talk about his son, Nick Streit, who now runs Taos Fly Shop and doing some great things there. Taylor named a couple of bands that he used to see play live in Woodstock and some people tripping on acid. Taylor is another example of a person with a powerful story, who was once in a bad condition and decided to turn his life around to pursue his passion. Fly Fishing New Mexico Show Notes with Taylor Streit 03:40 - Taylor just listened to one of our previous episodes with Nick Lyons at WFS 202 03:45 - Taylor's book, Instinctive Fly Fishing was published by Lyons Press - Nick helped Taylor with the book's title 04:50 - The first fishing memory Taylor has, he used a red and white plastic bobber (1950s) 07:23 - Taylor talks about when he used to fish the Beaverkill 08:30 - Taylor worked for Francis Betters on the Au Sable in Wilmington Plaza, New York 11:30 - Taylor started Taos Fly Shop in 1980 13:15 - He tells us about his Woodstock experience seeing Creedance Clearwater Revival play live 16:45 - We talk about his new book, Fly Fish Taos Santa Fe, New Mexico and his 2004 book Fly Fishing New Mexico 18:00 - Taylor talks about fishing the Rio Grande River 22:20 - Larry Dahlberg was on the podcast at WFS 241 22:30 - Rio Grande has 45-inch pikes - somebody dumped pike on the Eagle Nest Lake about 15 years ago, so pikes in this area have reached their maximum length and size 31:37 - September and October are the best times to fish the Rio Grande. In Southern Rocky, it's late spring (June to mid July) 35:37 - Taylor closed the Taos Fly Shop in 1987, then his son Nick reopened the shop in 2000 37:45 - Taylor started working in the Bahamas in the 1990s, then later on started bringing people to Argentina - he took Justin Spence there - Justin was on the podcast at WFS 057 41:45 - Nick Streit has a YouTube video fishing the Rio Grande - scroll down to see that vid 42:36 - Brian Koz was on the podcast at WFS 311 and he shared the story of how he was once homeless and turned his life around by pursuing fly fishing 43:40 - Taylor wrote 5 books and he's writing a new one - he tells us about this new book he's working on, thinking of naming it "Which Way is Upstream?" 46:00 - Emily Roley, one of Taylor's guides, has a YouTube video fishing in New Mexico - scroll down to see that video 47:30 - We talk about the Taos Fly Shop Guide School 2022 50:45 - The Pound Meister is Taylor's original pattern 51:38 - Taylor talks about the world's biggest trout restoration project 58:50 - Taylor's go-to flies are the Royal Stimulator and his original fly called, the Shitfly 1:00:00 - Taylor tells a story about Lefty Kreh 1:01:50 - Royal Stimulator is a great choice - it refloats itself 1:06:25 - We talk about fishing Eddies 1:13:45 - Taylor is also into big game hunting 1:15:55 - Sly & The Family Stone used to play in Woodstock - listen to one of their songs below 1:21:08 - Nick Streit was on the Destination Angler Podcast - click here to listen to that episode Fly Fishing New Mexico Conclusion with Taylor Streit Taylor Streit shared the story of how he started the fly fishing business in the 80s. We talked about fly fishing in New Mexico and the Rio Grande River. We dug into his books, how they came to be, and the new book he's working on. We found out Taylor's go-to flies and some tips about fishing the Eddies. We also talked about his son, Nick Streit, doing some great things for Taos Fly Shop. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/313

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/312 Presented By: Dette Flies, Reyr Gear, Bearvault, Jackson Hole Fly Company Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Tom Tietze, jeweler and headman of the Artisan Workshop, shares his story of how he became a jeweler. An amazing story that started with what he felt was a "disaster" led him to find his purpose in life. Find out how Tom makes custom fish jewelry and sea life designs through gold and silver smithing. Tom talks about how his hero, Jacques Cousteau, inspired him to become passionate about marine biology. He put the two things he loves together (sea life and jeweling) and so he makes very unique sea life jewelries. Tom also teaches about the wonderful art of jewelry-making around Portland Oregon. He's been doing it for 40 years and wants to pass on his skills through apprenticeship before he retires. Another artist with an unbelievable passion for his craft - Tom Teitze, rhymes with pizza! Fish Jewelry Show Notes with Tom Tietze 05:50 - The Chinook trout and salmon ring 06:15 - Tom can make a customized ring based on the fish you want him to copy - he talks about the process 07:25 - Tom has been making rings for 40 years now 08:05 - The brook trout ring 08:21 - Some people use the chinook ring as their wedding ring 12:35 - The silvers that are available nowadays have better quality - there's silver that's alloyed with germanium where it doesn't tarnish easier than regular silver and it's much hard. There's also one that's called continuum silver - this one is as hard as gold 13:41 - The average wedding ring in gold is about $1000-$2000, continuum silver costs $400-$800, and germanium silver costs $200-$400 18:15 - Tom likes the challenge of making a new species that you want on a ring 20:00 - Tom used to work for spectrum design jewelers for 10 years and worked for different shops in Portland - he can also do platinum work 21:30 - Tom started training an apprentice now so that he can pass on his skills before he retires as a jeweler 23:15 - Tom offers some workshops in Portland area to teach people about his art 24:23 - Tim Flagler was on the podcast at WFS 279 25:58 - Check out The Artisan Workshop website to connect with Tom 29:47 - Tom talks about Jacques Cousteau - how it influenced him in the early days 36:44 - With every purchase you make from Tom, he will donate 20% of the earnings to Trout Unlimited 39:48 - Wetflyswing.com/catseye is where you can see what Tom was talking about 40:30 - Tom recommends visiting the Multnomah Arts Center in Portland - they have classes 41:00 - RioGrande.com is a provider of jewelry making tools - Ganoksin.com is also a great resource, a network of jewelers that mentor each other 42:20 - Tom will take a trip to Montana with his family and will be taking some trout pieces to connect with some galleries there - if you know someone from Montana who's in the art industry, you can refer Tom 44:19 - Ray Troll was on the podcast at WFS 299 Fish Jewelry Conclusion with Tom Tietze Tom Tietze shared his story of how he became a jeweler. We found out how Tom makes custom fish jewelry and sea life designs. Tom talked about how he put the two things he loves together (sea life and jeweling), making unique sea life jewelries. Tom wants to pass on his skills through apprenticeship before he retires. An artist with an unbelievable passion for his craft - Tom Teitze, rhymes with pizza! Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/312

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/311 Presented By: Reyr Gear, LakeLady Custom Rods, Trxstle, Anglers Coffee Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Brian Kozminski, the headman at True North Trout, is here today to shed some light on fishing streamers for brown trout. We find out the best times to go fishing in Manistee River, MI. We talk about TFO rods - Brian tells us the types of rods he uses for each season and what are his go-to flies. We learn how we can help prevent these water invasive species from spreading, which is one of our primary responsibilities as anglers, if we want to keep our waters fishable and clean. We also learn what size of native browns we can take that is actually beneficial for the fish's population system. Brian shares his story of how he once became homeless and decided to turn his life around by doing what he loves - fly fishing. Now he's on top of his game, living the life he's called for. Very powerful story! Streamers for Brown Trout Show Notes with Brian Kozminski 03:23 - Brian tells a quick story of how he once became homeless, went to rehab, then turned his life around and pursued fly fishing 06:21 - The previous owner of True North Trout wanted to retire the blog page but donated it to Brian instead 07:40 - Brian talks about the Manistee River - streamer fishing goes from April to September 09:45 - Rick Pope from TFO was on the podcast at WFS 158 10:30 - Brian shares what's coming up for him in the next couple of months 11:26 - May and June are the best times to book a fishing trip with Brian - October is great because the river gets quiet. June 21 has the longest day of the year, the sun goes down at 10:30 pm to 11 pm 16:16 - Brian walks us through Manistee River fishing (April and May) - from M72 to M66, there's a lot of 'flies only' section water in there, and bring a drift boat. Above 72, you can bring a longboat. Below 66, the river gets larger and slower 18:11 - Brian uses an Adipose drift boat 26:30 - Brian talks about mousing in July and August 30:30 - We talk about streamers in the fall - from end of August to September, they do terrestrial fishing - mid September, trout key in on cinnamon ants 31:55 - September to October, a lot of people come to Michigan to catch 25-30 pound king salmon 34:40 - Brian uses a 9 foot TFO BVO (which is now replaced by LK Legacy) fly rod during spring. During summertime, he uses a 4 wt. If he's strictly fishing streamers, the Axiom II-X is what he prefers 42:29 - Brian was on the Meat Eater show - Das Boat 49:04 - We talk about Rock Snot, aka Didymo, a type of algae - how it destroys our waters 51:08 - There are over 200 invasive species in the Great Lakes area - Brian explains how we need to take this seriously and what we can do to prevent the spread of these harmful species 55:50 - We find out what's coming up for TFO 1:08:48 - Sex Dungeon and Circus Peanut are Brian's go-to flies Streamers for Brown Trout Conclusion with Brian Kozminski Brian Kozminski sheds some light on fishing streamers for brown trout. We found out the best times to go fishing in Manistee River, MI. We talked about TFO rods - the types of rods he uses for each season and his go-to flies. We learned how we can help prevent these water invasive species from spreading if we want to keep our waters fishable and clean. We also learned what size of native browns we can take that is actually beneficial for the fish's population system. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/311

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/310 Presented By: Trxstle Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors John Smigaj, one of the founders of Trxstle, walks us through the story of starting a gear carrier products company. John and his partner, Morgan, are on a mission to solve gear transportation problems with proper engineering and a whole lot of passion. We find out the benefits of having a fly rod carrier - how it makes your outdoor experience so much better. We also talk about their new Geryon Universal Bike Packing - how they've been developing the prototype for 5 years and finally going to be available on the market this year! Fly Rod Carrier Show Notes with John Smigaj 04:16 - John moved about 35 times, never spending more than 1 Christmas at any house and state 06:12 - John used to pursue law enforcement, then, later on, decided to jump into engineering - he was raised in a military family 11:26 - John tells the story of how he met his business partner, Morgan at a company that later shut down causing its employees to lose their jobs and not be paid 13:03 - John and Morgan looked for engineering jobs then at the last minute decided to start their own engineering firm - they also started designing outdoor products 15:27 - Trxstle is an outdoor product company that focuses on carry products 16:44 - John explains how they came up with the brand name, Trxstle 19:06 - John talks about the CRC System - how it makes your fishing trip so much easier and protects your gear 21:09 - This telescopic fly rod carrier can be as short as 44 inches and telescopes out up to 10-foot 6-inch 24:14 - Trxstle is also known for its waterproof cases - they're going to release a new one by the end of 2022 26:13 - The NRS ClampIt holds your case on the boat 26:49 - The Slip Mount mounts your case wherever you want 27:51 - The River locker is smaller than the Big Water Case Fly Box 28:20 - Trxstle works with Scott Wilday from LidRig - Scott was on the podcast at WFS 250 28:42 - Trxstle's got a full apparel line 29:11 - The Geryon Universal Bike Packing System - Trxstle now accepts preorders and will start shipping by the end of March 2022 35:02 - Anything below an 8wt rod fits the CRC system - anything above that, you should measure first 40:55 - The Geryon Universal Bike Packing System is 5 years in the making - John talks about its features 45:50 - Trxstle will be at the IFTD this year 52:05 - John used to skateboard and roller blades - he used to join rollerblading competitions Fly Rod Carrier Conclusion with John Smigaj and Trxstle Trxstle is truly a game-changer. John also mentioned that they're developing 20 products and will be releasing a new product by the end of this year so we definitely should be excited about it! We are very grateful to have Trxstle as a sponsor because they're doing great things for the outdoor community, making our outdoor experience better than ever! Thank you, John and the Trxstle crew! Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/310

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/309 Presented By: Reyr Gear, LakeLady Custom Rods Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Eeland Stribling, a wildlife educator, biologist, and comedian, is here today to tell the story of how he got started in standup comedy. Find out who were his biggest influences and why he wanted to be a comedian even though he considers himself antisocial and didn't want to be famous. Eeland talks about his way of doing his shows, how he prepares for them, and how sucking a few times helped him become a better entertainer. We learn more about the organization Eeland works for, Brown Folks Fishing, which engages the Black community in fly fishing and doing some great things for conservation. Eeland also shares the first time he saw his ultimate idol, Dave Chappelle which made him cry out of genuine happiness and excitement. Standup Comedy Show Notes with Stribling 02:36 - Eeland was on the Anchor Up and Chill podcast 04:37 - Eeland's grandfather was a wildlife biologist who used to work in South Africa - the name Eeland means largest African Antelope 05:32 - We talk about the crocodile hunter, Steve Irwin who tragically died from a stingray's stab 08:29 - Eeland did his first show on a stage and did great, then the next 20 shows, he sucked and didn't get any laughs 10:35 - Marc Maron, a stand-up comedian, in his podcast talks about the process of being a stand-up comedian and sucking at first 19:17 - There's a documentary series on the history of comedy 20:50 - The Saturday Night Live created the 7 second time delay because of Richard Pryor to make sure he didn't say anything crazy 21:43 - Eeland mentions some big names and the game-changers in comedy history such as Richard Pryor, George Carlin, Eddie Murphy, and Bill Cosby 22:52 - Eeland's favorite comedians are Dave Chappelle, Chad Daniels, Jackie Kashian, Bill Burr, and Patrice O'Neal 24:49 - Eeland's got a YouTube channel - check it out! 25:40 - He tells the story of when he hooked 6 permits and lost them all - we talk about his saltwater fishing trips and the species he caught 28:48 - Eeland talks about his fly fishing classes - he's teaching people how to fly fish 44:44 - Eeland works with Brown Folks Fishing Standup Comedy Conclusion with Eeland Stribling Eeland Stribling told the story of how he got started as a standup comedian. We talked about his biggest influences and why he wanted to be a comedian. We found out how he prepares for the shows and how sucking a few times helped him become a better entertainer. We learned about the organization, Brown Folks Fishing engaging the Black community in fly fishing, and doing some great things for conservation. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/309

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/308B Presented By: Togens Fly Shop, Trxstle Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Phil Rowley, the man, the myth, the legend, is back for another stillwater round. Phil shares some casting tips that increase your chance of getting a take and make your fishing trip less boring. We talk about the flies that work well on stillwater, Phil's favorites, and learn more about the fish's behavior. Find out why Phil loves stillwater fishing more than river fishing and why it's more old-age friendly. We are also excited about the Skitchine Lodge Stillwater School 2022 this June. We're giving away two spots worth $3990 to two lucky winners. Phil and I will be there to fish with you along with the Skitchine crew. Goodluck! See you there. Stillwater Dry Fly Fishing with Phil Rowley Show Notes 03:50 - The Traveler's Sedge 06:00 - Phil talks about the trout behavior on stillwater 08:24 - If the fish are taking duns, mayfly dun pattern works - Parachute Adams is a good imitator. If they're feeding on nymph, you might fish a soft hackle like unweighted nymph just below the surface 09:15 - One of Skitchine's favorite pattern is the Timeberline Emerger by Randall Kaufmann 12:44 - Phil shares some tips on leaders and tippet setup 15:09 - The Orvis Guide to Stillwater Trout Fishing is the stillwater bible. Everything your need to know about stillwater fishing - grab your copy here 17:05 - Cast on a spot, if nothing happens after 10-20s, pick it up and cast it somewhere else - don't let it sit there all-day 19:30 - Outcast's got a new 7-pound float tube called Summit 25:30 - Phil started from river fishing to lake fishing - he explains why he prefers lake fishing, how it differs from river fishing, and why lake fishing is more old-age friendly 29:22 - For Chironimids, Phil uses Brian Chan's pattern, Lady Mcconnell and Racoon by Paul Lash - he mentions some more patterns he likes 31:56 - For caddis flies, Phil uses Mikulak Sedge, the Tom Thumb 32:44 - Terrestrials, Kelly Galloup's Ant Acid works great 33:39 - Callibaetis F FLy pattern 34:05 - Get the flies mentioned on Phil and Brian's store at StillWaterFlyFishingStore.com 34:40 - Phil did a segment with Rick Hafele - scroll down to see that vid. Rick was on the podcast at WFS 034 38:28 - Phil will be at the Wasatch Fly Fishing Expo - he shares what's coming up for him for in the next couple of months 39:37 - Phil and I will be fishing at Skitchine Lodge on June 40:50 - Phil and Brian will have another stillwater fishing school - check out the available spots at FlyCraftAngling.com 45:30 - We still got the Skitchine giveaway going - click here to enter the Giveaway Stillwater Conclusion with Phil Rowley Phil Rowley is back for another stillwater round. Phil shared some casting tips that increase your chance of getting a take. We talked about the flies that work well, his favorites, and learned more about the fish's behavior. We found out why Phil loves stillwater fishing more than river fishing. We also talked about the Skitchine Lodge Stillwater School 2022 which you can also join if you win the giveaway. Our contest for two places at the 2022 Skitchine Lodge Stillwater School will close at 11:59 pm PST on April 14, 2022. Goodluck! Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/308B

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/308 Presented By: Stonefly Nets, Reyr Gear, LakeLady Custom Rods, Anglers Coffee Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Brandon Moon, the founder of Moonlit Fly Fishing, is here to shed some light on fiberglass rods and furled leaders. Find out how these fiberglass rods give you a whole new experience with its features. We dig into some of their products and the new rods they're working on that you can preorder today. We talk about the Tenkara rod - how it's so easy to use, portable, and great for beginners. Brandon shares how they acquired Leland and Tenkara, as well as their plans with these companies in the coming months. Brandon also shares how he meditates on a rowing machine and encourages us to find inner peace in our own way. FIberglass Rods Show Notes with Brandon Moon 05:13 - Brandon describes what a furled leader is like 10:25 - Head over to their website to learn more about furled leaders 12:00 - Brandon pays his respects to Mike, owner of Streamside Leaders who passed away last holiday season. Brandon mentions some other companies that produce furled leaders 13:26 - The Moonlit S Glass 2wt 18:01 - The local fly shop in Pocatello Idaho is the Snake River Fly Shop 19:11 - The main stem of the Snake river below American falls reservoir is on the top 10 smallmouth bass fishery 19:43 - They got some native cutthroat, brook trout, rainbows, browns, tiger trout, and some alpine tiger muskies in Idaho, etc. 22:04 - All Brandon's nymphs are tied with soft hackle - he uses them 90% of the time 24:31 - Brandon describes what a Bonneville cutthroat looks like based on his experience 29:37 - The Nirvana Rotary Fly Tying Vise 30:24 - Moonlit Fly Fishing just released their waterproof seat cover 31:27 - They're bringing out new graphite rods in the Nirvana brand and a new lineup of fiberglass - Brandon mentions some more products that they're working on 31:54 - Moonlit purchased Leland Fly Fishing in April 2021 - they also own DragonTail Tenkara, one of the biggest tenkara companies in the world 32:31 - Brandon tells us why tenkara rod is great for beginners and how portable it is 37:34 - Brandon's go-to nymph pattern is a purple pheasant tail soft hackle with a tungsten bead 40:00 - The Fiberglass Manifesto blog is a good resource to learn more about fiberglass rods - Cameron from Fiberglass Manifesto blog was on the podcast at WFS 088 43:04 - Brandon talks about his meditation routine and how he does it 47:00 - We find out where Brandon gets his soft hackles 47:36 - We did an episode about soft hackle with Steven Bird from Soft Hackle Journal at WFS 134 48:17 - We talk about tenkara and what it's called in different places 50:22 - James Park from Red Truck Fly Fishing was on the podcast at WFS 246 - Brandon tells the story of how he bought Leland Fiberglass Rods Conclusion with Brandon Moon Brandon Moon and I talked about fiberglass rods and furled leaders. We found out how these fiberglass rods gives you a whole new experience with its features. We dug into some of their products and the new rods they're working on. We talked about the Tenkara rod - how it's so portable and easy to use. Brandon shared how they acquired Leland and Tenkara. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/308

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/307 Presented By: LakeLady Custom Rods, Togens Fly Shop Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Phil Rowley and Dwight Jefferson are here today to walk us through Kamloops stillwater fishing. We talk about the Skitchine Lodge Stillwater School 2022 that you can take part in this year. We also have a giveaway going right now and there will be 2 lucky winners of an all-expense-paid trip to Kamloops, Canada for 4 days from June 12 to 16. This is a great opportunity since you will be fishing with the stillwater master, Phil and experience the lodge's unique atmosphere. Skitchine caters all levels, even if you're a beginner at fly fishing and don't have enough gear, they got you! Click Here to Enter the Skitchine Giveaway! Stillwater Show Notes with Phil and Dwight 04:00 - Dwight tells the story of how he bought Skitchine Lodge 05:30 - Phil Rowley was on the podcast twice before - WFS 034 and WFS 267 06:30 - We did an episode about Kamloops with Brian Chan at WFS 243 06:38 - Skitchine Lodge is about an hour Northwest of Kamloops 11:28 - Phil talks about why Kamloops is a great still water fishery and how it's different from other lakes 16:00 - Phil talks about the Skitchine Lodge Stillwater School 2022 - what it looks like from day one till it's done 27:30 - The fly fishing school caters all levels, even if you're a beginner 31:00 - Phil breaks down the recommended gear you can bring to the trip - but the great thing is that you can even show up unprepared, and they'll take care of you 35:28 - You can enter the giveaway here 36:03 - The fly fishing school is capped at 12 students - 2 of those students will be the lucky winners of the giveaway 39:24 - Dwight's favorite lake is the Couture Lake 40:30 - Their trophy lake is called Bob's Lake - this is where the big fish lives 44:22 - Dwight shares his best tip when fishing the lakes in Kamloops - the Timberline Emerger works great, sink it 6 to 12 inches below the water 46:25 - John Shewey was recently on the podcast at WFS 296 46:30 - We talk about books and resources (scroll down to find them) 48:30 - Phil shares some stillwater tips and his go-to flies 52:39 - Green Wooly Bugger on a sinking line never gets old and almost always works 53:50 - The Doc Spratley is a classic British Columbia pattern 56:08 - The Bonaparte Provincial Park was attacked by the Sparks Lake Wildfire this summer 1:02:00 - If you want to do the trip right now, you can email Skitchine at [email protected] - price is $1,995 CAD, all-inclusive Stillwater Conclusion with Phil and Dwight Phil and Dwight walked us through Kamloops stillwater fishing. We talked about the Skitchine Lodge Stillwater School 2022 that you can take part in this year. We have a giveaway going and 2 lucky winners will win an all-expense-paid trip to Kamloops, Canada - an opportunity to fish with Phil and experience the relaxing vibe at the lodge. Click Here to Enter the Skitchine Giveaway! I will be there at the lodge waiting for you and we will fish together with the Skitchine crew. I sure hope you win this one! But if you don't, no worries, we have a lot of giveaways this year so stay tuned for updates! See you there! Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/307

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/306 Presented By: Reyr Gear, Dette Flies, Anglers Coffee, Togens Fly Shop Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Jeff Coffey, founder of Fair Flies is here to share the story of how he created a company around fly fur and fly brush while making a positive impact on the world. Jeff tells us how the Zoe Angling Group gives employment opportunities for the survivors of human trafficking and for young men who just got out of prison. Find out how these fly brushes get 90% of your tying done within 2 minutes and how they are also made out of 90% recycled materials. Jeff gives us a peek at their new fly tying vise that is 5 years in the making, plus a new tackle box. Jeff's goal is to employ at least 10,000 victims of human trafficking before he retires and he tells us how we can help them achieve that. Fly Fur Show Notes with Jeff Coffey 03:52 - Jeff started fly angling at 14 years old and at 26 he was already guiding in Bend Oregon 04:42 - Jeff became passionate about what's going on in human trafficking around the world - he wanted to help those victims/survivors by giving them jobs, teaching them how to tie flies, and paying them double wage 05:19 - They started in the 2nd largest slum in the world - Kibera, Kenya. Since that time, they also have projects in Nepal, India, and Tunisia 05:40 - Jeff tells us which products are assigned for each country 10:10 - Nick Pionessa was on the podcast at WFS 288 where we also talked about commercial fly tying 10:40 - Jeff talks about how the complex flies that usually take 15 mins to tie now takes just 2 mins to get 90% done 13:05 - They took their first 5 patterns of brushes to ICAST in 2017 and they won Best to Show 14:02 - The Mind Bender brush has caught all the sport species in the world Sparse Mind Bender Red/Black 5D Brush 14:41 - About 90% of the mylars they use are recycled plastic 17:07 - If you're going for some big browns, the Spey Cream/Copper and Bleeding Leech works great 17:39 - Fair Flies developed fly fur 18:30 - Faux means fake fur or synthetic fur 20:47 - Jeff talks about how you actually use these fur for better results 24:19 - Scott Wilday was on the podcast at WFS 250 where we talked about Lid Rig products 27:15 - 3 years ago, they took over Wasatch Tools - Wasatch had 54 different fly tying tools before Jeff bought the company 28:49 - Wasatch is the only lifetime guaranteed tool - just give them a call and they'll send you another one 29:10 - Wasatch is coming up with a new vise - Jeff describes what it would look like and says we have not seen anything like this before - price is going to range from $225 to $750 33:08 - Jeff's goal is to create 10,000 jobs for exploited individuals 33:40 - Zoe in Greek means "a full life" 34:00 - Wasatch is going to start selling tube flies soon 37:56 - ZAG is partnering up with a group from Birmingham - they create employment opportunities for young men coming out of prison 39:57 - About 200 women have been brought out of human trafficking situation and were given decent jobs by ZAG 40:22 - Bucky Buchstaber was on the podcast at WFS 226 where we talked about human trafficking. Bucky is Jeff's good friend 48:29 - The average angler gets to fish 2 days a year - avid angler, it's a different game 51:10 - Their new vise has been in development for five years 58:33 - Jeff tells the story of when Steve Abel gave him an Abel vise for being good at selling it 59:24 - Jay Nicholas was on the podcast way back at WFS 003 - he's friends with Jeff 1:00:25 - We re-released Frank Moore's episode as a tribute for his very special life - WFS 300 1:01:51 - Each of their factories has a zero-waste policy 1:03:11 - Go to AnglerTradingPost.Com to check out their products - Orvis sell their stuff but check your local fly shop if they have those brushes 1:03:46 - Jeff gives us a peek at the tackle box that they're working on 1:05:21 - If Jeff was dropped on an island and can only take 1 beverage with him, it would be the Redbreast Cask Strength whiskey Fly Fur Conclusion with Jeff Coffey Jeff Coffey shared the story of how he created a company around fly brushes. We learned how the Zoe Angling Group gives employment opportunities for the survivors of human trafficking and young men who just got out of prison. We found out how these fly brushes get 90% of your tying done within 2 minutes and how they are also made out of 90% recycled materials. Jeff gave us a peek at their new fly tying vise that is 5 years in the making. Jeff's goal is to employ at least 10,000 victims of human trafficking before he retires and he tells us how we can help them achieve that. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/306

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/305 Presented By: Reyr Gear, Dette Flies, Anglers Coffee, Fly Fishing Film Tour Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Domenick Swentosky, the headman at Troutbitten, is back on the podcast for the second time. He walks us into winter fishing and as we transition into spring. Dom talks about his newfound passion for podcasting, getting more creative each day. Dom shares some great tips on casting, fishing a mono rig, and streamers. We dig into his favorite flies, his setup, and how this Harvey leader is different from other leaders out there. Find out the best times to fish Pennsylvania waters - the exact season when the browns spawn and the hatch starts. Dom also teaches us how to handle fish in a way that doesn't hurt them and how we should release them. Winter Fishing for Trout Show Notes with Domenick Swentosky 02:44 - Domenick Was on the podcast for the first time back in 2020 at WFS 140 03:18 - Troutbitten sold 700 leaders in 9 days 03:38 - There are 800 articles on the Troutbitten website now 04:17 - Last year (2021), Dom started the Troutbitten podcast 05:53 - Troutbitten's most downloaded episode is their EP 14 of the 1st season - click here to listen to that episode 12:28 - Spring fishing in Central PA starts when the suckers spawn 14:46 - The Blue-winged Olives hatch starts early March in Central PA - this is Dom's favorite hatch 16:31 - Dom uses 18s klinkhammer hooks and a Puffy or a P-Diddy fly pattern 21:28 - Dom talks about the Harvey dry fly leader and how it's different from the others 23:26 - Harry Murray was on the podcast at WFS 290 28:41 - Dom talks about the terms mono, euro, and tightline 38:41 - The Pulley Retrieve explained 43:52 - The best time to fish streamers is the fall season 45:55 - Browns and wild browns typically spawn in the second week of November, depending on water levels 59:47 - Troutbitten has a Streamer Presentation series 1:07:48 - Dom shares his best tip for casting 1:13:55 - Dom shares some tips on how to handle and release fish Winter Fishing for Trout Conclusion with Domenick Swentosky Domenick and I talked about winter fishing and a bit of spring fishing too. Dom talked about his new podcast on Troutbitten. He shared some tips on casting, fishing a mono rig, and streamers. He also explained how the Pulley Retrieve works and how we can actually apply them. We found out the best times to fish PA waters - when the browns spawn and the hatch starts. Dom also taught us how to handle fish and how we should release them. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/305

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/304 Enter to Win the Trip Here: https://wetflyswing.com/gold Presented By: Fly Fishing Film Tour, Stonefly Nets Nick Torres, from Waterworks-Lamson, takes us on a journey today to one of the most spectacular locations on the globe - Northern Argentina for Golden Dorado, Piranha, Capybara, Caiman, and more! Nick describes the itinerary for the trip and what it's like staying at the two lodges there - Pira and Suinda. Find out which flies he uses that are most effective for fishing Golden Dorados. Plus, Nick tells us about the time when one of their guides almost lost his hand to an angry caiman! Oh man! Waterworks-Lamson will have a giveaway from April 4 to 18 so follow their Instagram @waterworkslamson for updates and go to wetflyswing.com/golden to enter the giveaway. Golden Dorado Show Notes with Nick Torres 03:14 - Nick was on the podcast for the first time at WFS 213 04:39 - Waterworks-Lamson just released 2 new rods last summer called, Velocity and Purist 07:04 - Nick recommends staying a day or two in Buenos Aires Argentina - the lodge (Pira Lodge) is about 10 or 11 hours drive from Buenos Aires 11:08 - The marshlands in Argentina is larger than the Everglades in Florida 13:42 - Nick tells us why Dorado is the perfect game fish 16:20 - Nervous Waters has some cool programs and will take care of most of the things you need for the trip 16:25 - The Pira Lodge in the marshlands has a good number of fish 17:30 - About four and a half hours drive from Pira is Suinda Lodge - The main Parana River is the second largest river in South America after the Amazon - this river has some of the biggest Dorados in the world 19:20 - Nick tells the story of his last trip when he caught a 22 pound Dorado with his last cast 21:49 - Nick and the crew use the Velocity 8, 7, and 9 weights mostly for Dorado fishing 22:29 - Pacu is a freshwater permit - this is Capt Jack's favorite fish (WFS 281) 23:39 - They use the Scientific Anglers line - custom jungle tip sink line 26:49 - Capybara is the world's largest rodent - there's a lot of them in the marshlands where they fish, and caimans too! 28:09 - Nick tells the story of when their guide almost lost his hand to a caiman 37:00 - Pira and Suinda lodge have swimming pools - Nick describes what the lodges are like and mentions his favorite Argentina food 41:35 - The Dorado program with Nervous Waters is a 6 days fishing trip - 3 days at Pira lodge and 3 days at Suinda lodge 42:35 - After the trip, they fly from Corrientes airport to Buenos Aires - Corrientes is just a 1-hour drive away from Suinda lodge 46:53 - Nick grew up in South Dakota but his father was originally from Argentina 48:00 - Nick tells us about one of their crew who's caught a stomach bug during the trip so his advice for people who plan to do this trip is to bring medication and stuff 49:20 - The Andino Deceiver fly pattern is effective for Golden Dorados 49:31 - Nick's go-to flies for Dorado are the Jungle Junkie, Diver (red and white), and there's another one from Umpqua too but he forgot the name 50:00 - They also use mice flies 55:22 - Waterworks-Lamson giveaway is going to run from April 4 to 18. If you want to enter this giveaway, go to wetflyswing.com/gold 56:22 - Nick is going to get me someone from the Nervous Waters to do an episode - exciting stuff! Golden Dorado Conclusion with Nick Torres Nick Torres, took us on a journey today to one of the most spectacular locations on the globe - Northern Argentina. Nick described the itinerary for the trip and what it's like staying at the two lodges there. We found out which flies he uses that are most effective for fishing Golden Dorados. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/304

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/lakeladyrods Presented By: LakeLady Custom Rods Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Kris Kristufek, founder of and creator of LakeLady rods, takes us behind the scenes through his creation process of these one of a kind custom built fly rods. We hear about some of the legends of rod building who mentored Kris along the way, how he place his guides on a rod a little bit differently than many, and my unique custom rod build experience. Kris is giving away a custom fly rod to a lucky winner. And you're not just getting a rod that he gets out of the shelf. This rod will be built just for you, with the perfect specs that fits your measurements and your preference. Click here to enter the LakeLady giveaway! Custom Fishing Rods Show Notes with Kris Kristufek 03:27 - Kris tells the story of the first time he built a rod for his grandma (he didn't mention but I think this is why his brand name is LakeLady) 05:12 - Kris spent 32 years as an employee before starting his own rod business 06:18 - Kris had been mentored by 9 out of 12 legends in rod building around the world and he'd been in most of their shops 08:06 - We hear the names of his mentors 10:43 - Kris built a custom rod for me with feather inlay - he explains how he came up with the right specifications that is perfect fit for me based on my preference and measurements 19:04 - Kris talks about the rod blanks he uses and where he orders them 34:02 - Kerry Burkheimer was on the podcast at WFS 282 39:49 - Kris tells the story of when he built custom rods for Jesse Ventura and his wife - Gary Loomis signed these rods 52:19 - Enter the LakeLady giveaway for a chance to win a thousand dollar custom fly rod Custom Fishing Rods Conclusion with Kris Kristufek Kris is giving away a custom fly rod to a lucky winner. And you're not just getting a rod that he gets out of the shelf. This rod will be built just for you, with the perfect specs that fits your measurements and your preference. Click here to enter the LakeLady giveaway! Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/lakeladyrods

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/303 Presented By: Anglers Coffee, LakeLady Rods, Fly Fishing Film Tour, Trxstle Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Russ Miller is here to share the story of how Umpqua Feather Merchants came to be - what the problem was with fly shops and what they did to solve it. Find out who were the first anglers to get signed with Umpqua and what was the business like back when they were getting started. We also hear about the biggest game-changers for Umpqua - who they partnered with to make things happen. Russ also shares his most humbling experiences in fly fishing throughout his career and how he's constantly learning and wanting to be new at something. Umpqua Feather Merchants Show Notes with Russ Miller 06:15 - There are super athletes living in Boulder Colorado town 11:24 - Russ tells the story of how he got started with Umpqua Feather Merchants 13:55 - Umpqua is a native American word for "tumbling waters" and describes the Umpqua River - Russ gives us a little background of Umpqua and its founding 17:35 - Dennis Black offered to produce David Whitlock's flies in 1972 - after a year, David signed as the first royalty tier for UFM 19:32 - Umpqua used to pay 10% royalty to signed tiers. Now it's 8% 20:20 - Russ mentions some fly fishing legends that were also signed with UFM 25:06 - In the mid-90s, the Gold Bead was introduced by Umpqua 25:25 - Russ talks about Mike Lawson - Mike was on the podcast at WFS 190 28:45 - CDC fly was another introduction in the 90s 32:15 - People were using dry fly hackles before CDC 32:56 - Umpqua is celebrating their 50th anniversary this year 35:01 - In the late 90s, an investment capital group bought UFM from Dennis 37:05 - The business moved to Colorado 38:38 - One of the biggest game-changer for UFM is Tiemco hooks - Umpqua is Tiemco's North America distributor 45:31 - Early 80s, Umpqua alongside Orvis and Dan Bailey, were the first to release fluorocarbon and tapered leader - all of their original tapered leaders are Dave Whitlock's design 48:38 - The fax machine was a huge help for quality control back in the 80s to relay information - they used fax to send drawings of tying instructions 50:30 - Russ Miller is still in the USA Fly Fishing Team 52:05 - Erlend Vivelid Nilssen, from team Norway competitive fly fishing was on the podcast at WFS 286 57:40 - Russ shares some advice for anglers who are interested in going pro and being on the competitive team Russ Miller shared the story of how Umpqua Feather Merchants came to be - what the problem was with fly shops and what they did to solve it. We found out who were the first anglers to get signed with Umpqua and what was the business like back when they were getting started. We also heard about the biggest game-changers for Umpqua - who they partnered with to make things happen. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/303

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/302 Presented By: Dette Flies, Trxstle, Reyr Gear, LakeLady Rods Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Tim Gelinas, the founder of Farlex Reels, takes us on the why behind the click and pawl reel, and the story of putting up his own reel company. We talk about the Hardy Perfect and a bunch of other contemporary and classic reels that influenced his designs. Find out how Tim came up with the name Farlex for his reels and what his favorite reels are aside from his own. Tim saw some problems with the reels he used before so, with his designs, he wants to solve most of those problems and make Farlex your reel of preference. Click and Pawl Reel Show Notes with Tim Gelinas 03:51 - Tim's first gear was a Pfueger Medalist and a Pfueger graphite fly rod 09:08 - Tim's catch rate increased when he started using a Hardy Perfect click and pawl reel - he explains why 16:02 - Hardy is the first reel manufacturer or reels in the 1800s in England - from an American standpoint, Edward Vom Hofe is the first premium fly reel with the drag 18:28 - One of Tim's favorite early reels was the Hardy Silex Multiplier 18:41 - The name Farlex was a mashup of Farlow and Silex 29:33 - The Orvis CFO is a click-and-pawl reel 32:49 - Tim used to work for an arms company making rifle and pistol barrels 47:13 - Dingley was another reel manufacturer from the past - Dingley used to work for Hardy then eventually went on his own 47:39 - Saracione makes drag and click and pawl reels 47:47 - Olson Reels makes click and pawl reels 47:54 - Mark Shamburg from Confluence Rods makes click and pawl reels 48:04 - Chris Henshaw from UK makes click and pawl reels - like Hardy perfect knockoffs (1912 version) 48:21 - Wayne Petrevan reel 56:00 - Tim makes heavy brassy reels for bamboo spey rods 1:02:03 - Tim's favorite steelhead fly is a Hobo Spey - it's his go-to fly in a variety of colors 1:03:01 - Todd Hirano was on the podcast at WFS 239 1:05:54 - Tim mentions some books resources we can dig into 1:06:20 - Check out Tim's YouTube channel here Click and Pawl Reel Conclusion with Tim Gelinas Tim Gelinas told the story of putting up his own reel company. We talked about the Hardy Perfect and a bunch of other contemporary and classic reels that influenced his designs. We found out how Tim came up with the name Farlex for his reels and what his favorite reels are aside from his own. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/302

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/301 Presented By: Togens Fly Shop, Anglers Coffee, Stonefly Nets, Reyr Gear Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Chris Freeman, the creator of Emerger Fly Fishing waxed products, is here today to tell the story of how he got started crafting these awesome water repellant fly fishing bags and wallets. From growing up in a musical family to majoring in music in school, to being a full-time fly fishing gear craftsman, Chris tells us how he found his way into fly fishing and crafting. Find out how Chris and his wife manage to produce quality products all by themselves. Amid a world where people are losing their jobs and business owners are going bankrupt because of the pandemic, Chris sees this as an opportunity to take the fly fishing gear to a whole new level, and he tells us why. Fly Fishing Bags Show Notes with Chris Freeman 06:42 - The movie, A River Runs Through It (1992), inspired Chris to try fly fishing 09:30 - We had John Dietsch on the podcast at WFS 135 - he was Brad Pitt's fly fishing coach for the movie, A River Runs Through It 13:12 - Chris used to carry an Eddie Bauer satchel bag for fly fishing and traveling 16:09 - Chris sold his first bag on Etsy 18:49 - Chris answers that FAQ about his bags being waxed - he says that his bags are saturated by wax all the way through into the fibers of the material - water repellant, not waterproof 23:49 - We did an episode about classic gear with Ward Tonsfeldt at WFS 276 24:24 - Emerger Fly Fishing has a wallet made to organize leaders 24:39 - The Streamer wallet is made to hold your flies 24:55 - The Hybrid wallet can do both - organize leaders and hold flies 28:44 - His bags' form was inspired by Eddie Bauer bags, and the brown color was to give it an army look 31:04 - Ross White was on the podcast at WFS 291 where we talked about his bags - Deli Fresh Design 33:18 - Chris's family is musically inclined - he tells us how he got started playing instruments, then later became a music major in college 38:04 - Kerry Burkheimer was on the podcast at WFS 282 - he was also a musician 39:43 - Chris tells us what's coming up for Emerger Fly Fishing 47:29 - Using the chat feature on their website, you can reach Chris and the EFF team Fly Fishing Bags Conclusion with Chris Freeman Chris Freeman told us the story of how he got started crafting water repellant fly fishing bags and wallets. Chris tells us how he found his way into fly fishing and crafting from being a music major in college. We found out how Chris and his wife manage to produce their products all by themselves. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/301

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/300 Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors I am pleased to share my podcast interview with Frank Moore, one of the best episodes of the podcast year. Frank shares his amazing 95 years as a fly fisherman, WWII veteran, and conservationist. Frank takes us back to some amazing old stories of some of the famous people he has fished with over the years. He also shares some truly timeless steelhead tips. In fact, one of them already helped me land a steelhead! Show Notes with Frank Moore 14:25 - Frank talks about his experience storming the beaches during D- Day in World War II. Here's a video clip from the crazy moving Saving Private Ryan and that experience. Note - This video is intense and is not for the faint of heart. 20:00 - Curly Reynolds was a mentor for Frank early on in his life and the person who showed him the river. Although Curly always insisted that he fishes through first. 21:00 - Clarence Gordon is another friend and famous person on the North Umpqua. 29:00 - Romer Grey was a very good steelhead fisherman and the son of Zane Grey. 30:00 - Jack Hemmingway was the first person to bring the spey rod to the Umpqua. 41:00 - Jack Decius was a chemist, good friend, and steelhead addict. 49:00 - The movie Mending the Line is about Frank's life and his journey back to Germany and the rivers he saw while in the war. 52:00 - The movie Pass Creek was created because of the conservation work that Frank spearheaded back in the early 1960s. 55:50 - The Frank Moore Wild Steelhead Sanctuary Act= is a bill still working its way through Congress to protect a large tract of the Steamboat Creek watershed. 59:00 - The Skunk or the ugly Mudler are Frank's go-to flies. I put on an old skunk after the interview and caught a beautiful wild fish on one of Frank's classic pools! 59:40 - Dan Callaghan was the person who invented the Green Butt Skunk. 1:09:00 - The hyperbaric oxygen chamber has been noted as helping people with multiple sclerosis. 1:12:00 - Interview with Doug Stewart in episode 31 of the show. There were times in the interview where Frank reminded me of my dad, including the time when he noted why he never picked up spey casting. 1:20:00 - Project Healing Waters is an amazing national organization that is helping veterans by getting them into fly fishing and fly tying. At 95, Frank and Jeanne still help injured veterans at there place on the river. 1:24:00 - Joel runs the Royal Treatment Fly Shop and is a good friend of Frank and Jeanne. 1:24:00 - Here is the Dean Finnerty episode where we also covered fishing the North Umpqua. Conclusion with Frank Moore That was such a great experience for me and I hope you also appreciate that interview and the life Frank Moore has lived. At 95, he's still sharp and a pleasure to spend a few hours with Frank and Jeanne. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/300

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Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/299 Presented By: Jackson Hole Fly Company, Stonefly Nets, Trxstle, Anglers Coffee Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Ray Troll, a guy who has some of the most unique fish artwork, is here today to share the story of how he got started with his career as an artist and how he became so fascinated with fish. We hear about the inspiration behind some of his famous pieces including, "Spawn Till You Die" and "Fish Worship, Is It Wrong?". We dig into some of his books - how they came to be, and even get a hint about his upcoming book, Fish Head. Ray also tells us about his podcast called, Paleo Nerds covering some very interesting topics about art and science. If you don't know Ray, you are in for a treat today. His art, which some people describe as "Scientific Surrealism", has a touch of humor and horror. Show Notes with Ray Troll 07:14 - Someone described Ray's art as "Scientific Surrealism" and somehow Ray agrees to it 08:01 - Linda Leary, founder of FisheWear was on the podcast at WFS 280 08:17 - Ray lives in Ketchikan, Alaska and it rains a lot there - you have to be a Pluviophile to like or appreciate living in his area 11:27 - Ray Troll's Fish Worship - Is It Wrong? - he dreamt about this one 13:40 - Ray and Brad Matsen wrote Shocking Fish Tales (1991) 14:23 - Ray and Brad did a second book called, Planted Ocean: Dancing to the Fossil Record (1994) 18:43 - Ray has his Saber Tooth Salmon piece at the Oregon Coast Aquarium exhibit (Cruisin' the Fossil Coastline Exhibit) - this art was inspired by a real salmon, a 5 million-year-old giant salmon 24:45 - Ray's salmons swimming in a forest mural at the University of Alaska 25:26 - Ray's mural at the University of Washington called, Fishes of the Salish Sea 27:53 - Take the fish quiz here - see how many fish you can name 28:56 - Ray Troll has a podcast called Paleo Nerds 30:26 - What a Sea Squirt looks like 34:13 - Elpistostege 34:23 - Tiktaalik 36:39 - Dr. Neil Shubin was on the Paleo Nerds podcast and talked about his book, Your Inner Fish 37:15 - John Long was on the Paleo Nerds podcast 37:39 - Next year will be Ray's 40th year living in Alaska 38:20 - Ray tells the story of when he first got to Alaska 49:10 - That artwork Ray drew of himself waking in the middle of the night being haunted by that salmon and rockfish that he killed 53:14 - Ray wrote a song called, Fish Worship - Is It Wrong? 53:49 - Ray tells the story of how the Paleo Nerds podcast came to be 59:09 - Ray gives a shoutout to Jerry Smith - Jerry was on his podcast 1:01:44 - Ray's got another booking coming called, Fish Head which will be published by Clover Press Conclusion with Ray Troll Ray Troll shared the story of how he got started with his career as an artist and how he became so fascinated with fish. He told us about the inspiration behind some of his famous artwork and books. Ray also told us about his podcast called, Paleo Nerds covering some very interesting topics about art and science. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/299

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/298 Presented By: LakeLady Custom Rods, Reyr Gear, Dette Flies, Trxstle Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Jim Schottenham, Curator at the American Museum of Fly Fishing, is here to take us back to the history of fly fishing from 200 AD to this day. We talk about the evolution of fly fishing gear and the people behind these amazing inventions. We learn how Jim classifies these items as classic, vintage, and antique. Find out how the museum acquires their artifacts and how much they have so far in their collection. Jim is a super fan of fly fishing history. He's put a lot of time and effort into his research so that we can enjoy learning all this information that otherwise would have been forgotten and lost. Today, we're going back in time. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I do. History of Fly Fishing Show Notes with Jim Schottenham 05:38 - Jim just started working for the American Museum of Fly Fishing as a Curator - click here to learn more about his professional background 08:28 - Jim tells us the history of fly fishing beginning 200 AD 10:16 - The Compleat Angler by Izaak Walton is the 3rd most printed book in the English language - behind the Bible and the works of Shakespeare 13:29 - Jen Ripple was on the podcast at WFS 146 and we talked about women in fly fishing and some history - we noted that book, A Treatise Of Fishing With An Angle (1885) 14:24 - B.F. Meek & Sons No. 44 was the first artifact that was accessioned in the museum 15:57 - There are over 400 books on fly fishing in the AMFF library that date back to the 1400s 16:29 - If you want to learn about the fly fishing history but can't get to the museum, you can visit the American Museum of Fly Fishing website 18:58 - Charles F. Orvis, (1831-1915), the founder of the Orvis Company, invented the Orvis reel - mounted upright, has a narrow spool, and has ventilated side plates - some collectors refer to this as the father of all fly reels 22:31 - George Snyder perfected the multiplying reel 22:42 - The Archimedian Reel by Frederick Skinner influenced the earliest fly reels in the US 24:34 - William Billinghurst, also a well-known gunsmith, received a patent for his side-mount reel also referred to as birdcage reel 33:14 - 1930s Elmer Sellers side-mounted reel - read more here 35:30 - Samuel Phillippe and Charles Murphy were the first creators of bamboo rods. Charles was the first US maker to produce a split bamboo rod. Samuel and his son were producing split rods in 4 strips (1840 - 1870) 36:47 - H.L. Leonard was the first to mass-produce split bamboo rod (1877) 40:35 - Hardy Perfect Reels started in the 1890s and are still in production today 42:40 - Jim mentions some of the first fly shops back in the 1800s - they were usually centered in major cities 43:36 - One of the sought after collector reels today is made by Talbot Reel Co., called Ben Hur 44:30 - Edward Pole has fly shop Philadelphia and they were making hooks (1776) 46:56 - Jim tells us about the history of Dette Flies - started by Walt and Winnie Dette - they were original Catskill fly tiers 48:25 - Lee Wulff invented the fly fishing vest 50:57 - AMFF is putting together an exhibit this year for Lee and Joan Wulff - The Angling Adventure of Lee and Joan Wulff 51:07 - Joan Wulff was on the podcast at WFS 100 54:49 - Jim explains the difference between classic, antique, and vintage 1:07:56 - The Rangeley Museum in Maine has great history resources that we can dig into History of Fly Fishing Conclusion with Jim Schottenham Jim and I talked about the history of fly fishing since 200 AD. We talked about the evolution of fly fishing gear and the people behind these inventions. We learned how to classify items if they're classic, vintage, or antique. We found out how many artifacts the museum has right now and how they obtain them. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/298

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/297 Presented By: Dette Flies, Lake Lady Custom Rods, Reyr Gear Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Joel Hill is here today to dig into some steelhead fly tying patterns. Joel shares some tips for marrying wings, how to get your proportions just right, and some of his favorite flies that work great for sea-run and steelhead fishing. We pick some random flies on his Instagram and talk about how he tied them. He has a unique way of using tubes to tie his favorites. There are a few resources that Joel mentions like books and Facebook groups that can help you get better at fly-tying. Another Instagram fly tying phenom! Fly Tying Patterns Show Notes with Joel Hill 04:41 - Jason Miller was on the podcast at WFS 235 05:30 - Check out Joel and Jason's fly tying video here 07:31 - One of Joel's favorite flies to tie is the Moonlight Dee 09:07 - Dec Hogan's Skagit Mist Variation 09:19 - Dec Hogan was on the podcast at WFS 020 12:31 - The Snow Queen Variation - Joel breaks down the materials 16:25 - Muddler Size 8 17:37 - Joel uses Firehole hook for his muddlers 18:15 - If Joel is going for summer steelhead, his go-to fly is the Purple Muddler 18:29 - The Herl wing GP idea 19:23 - Benn's Black Prince 25:15 - Black King Spey 26:56 - They don't make McNeese hooks anymore 28:29 - One of Joel's favorite hooks is the TMC 700 - another one like this is the Firehole 839 38:20 - John Shewey was on the podcast at WFS 296 39:01 - Joel's fiberglass drift boat 43:23 - There's a group on Facebook called The Spey Tyer and people there are very helpful - click here to join that group - also the group The Dee Tyer 44:50 - Joel mentions some of his influences in fly tying 47:29 - Joel recommends watching Davie McPhail YouTube videos 48:29 - Joel is getting into photography 50:53 - Joel uses a Kona bike 52:01 - John Wells dyes feathers 54:46 - Puget Sound Fly Co in Tacoma WA is where Joel gets most of his materials Fly Tying Patterns Conclusion with Joel Hill Joel and I dug into some steelhead fly tying patterns and he shared some tips for marrying wings, how to get your proportions just right, and some of his favorite flies that work great for sea-run and steelhead fishing. We picked some random flies on his Instagram and talked about how he tied them. It's amazing how Joel puts together colors for his patterns.. truly an artist. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/297