Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

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Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/262 Take the Survey here: https://wetflyswing.com/survey Shawn McQuade, the McFly Angler on Youtube walks us through his list of fly tying supplies and some tips and tricks on tying and buying products. Shawn has been able to grow one of the largest fly tying channels in the youtube space. You can find Shawn at the McFly Angler on youtube. What is the weirdest material you have ever used to tie a fly with? Leave a comment below or mention us on Instagram @wetflyswing here. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/262

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/261 Sponsor: Stonefly Nets: https://wetflyswing.com/stonefly Joel LaFollette from the Royal Treatment Fly Shop is here to share the story of creating a great fly shop after his tenure at Kaufmann's Streamborn. We find out why Joel is so fascinated with big fish and where he's heading next. Destination Travel Show Notes - Joel worked at Kaufmann's Streamborn for about 10 years. - Buffalo Creek Outfitters was the first store that Joel worked at. - Larry Dahlberg was on the podcast in episode 241 here. Larry talked about the big fish he focused on over the years through his TV shows. - Conway Bowman has been a good connection for Joel lately - Los Roques Venezuela is Joel's favorite destination. Here's a video that describes the area: - Jako Lucas was on the podcast in episode 68 and shared one of the great destinations on the podcast here. - The Flats pro by RIO is great for salt and GT"s. Here's Simon to explain a little further: - We noted John Hazel at the Deschutes Anglers. John was from kaufmann's as well as other big names in fly fishing around the west. - George Cook was on the podcast in episode 131 to describe the history of NW Spey. - Jack Dennis was on the podcast here and shared his vast history in fly fishing. You can find Joel at RoyalTreatmentFlyFishing.com @flytyer27 on instagram. Fly Fishing Destination Travel Conclusion Joel Lafollette is on the podcast to describe some of the great fly fishing destinations around the world. What is the one bucket list destination where you have to go before you die? Leave a comment below or @wetflyswing on Social Media. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/261

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/260 Sponsors: Koffler Boats: https://wetflyswing.com/koffler Dave Zielinkski, the man behind Down Home Boatworks is here to share is wooden drift boat story and some of the must have drift boat accessories you should be focusing on when putting together a driftboat. We get nerdy on the Grand Canyon and then dig into this amazing hatch of cicada's and some tips on finding them. Plenty of amazing drift boat stories from an amazing boat builder from the east coast. Show Notes - Down Home Boatworks - Roger Fletcher was on the podcast on episode WFS 177 (Drift Boat Series) - Dave Z took the picture that was used for the WFS 177 cover photo. That boat was built by Ray Heater from Ray's River Dories. - Ray Heater was also on the podcast at WFS 197 - Marty was on the show at WFS 076 - he came down with a double ender aluminum boat - The 14 footer Drift Pram is Dave's most popular boat - Rob Grubb from AirWaterArt decked out 16 foot double ender with a transom around the Grand Canyon - Derek with Sawyer oars was on the podcast in episode 185 to describe some tips on choosing drift boar oars. - Jason Cajune makes exceptional boats and was on the podcast here. - Brad Dimock is the grand canyon guy - Jayson Hayes makes custom wooden boats and is now building the boats for Helfrich. - Bobby and RMR and Koffler podcast episodes. - Roger built the Trapper boat - The Pennsylvania Drifter is one of Dave's favorite boat - The Solo Slider was designed for Dave's daughter - The River Whip is a giant sled-like boat - Dave Z was on the Remote No Pressure Podcast - Periodical Cicadas called Brood V appeared in Western Pennsylvania in 2016 You can find guest Dave at DownHomeBoatworks.com KW Conclusion with my guest Dave Zielinski with Down Home Boatworks is on the podcast to share the steps to understanding how to build a drift boat and some great stories on the people and history of drift boats. Have you ever thought about building a drift boat? Leave a comment below or send a DM on Instagram. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/260

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/253 Sponsor: https://wetflyswing.com/stonefly Phil Monahan, the editor of the Orvis Fly Fishing Blog and the man who keeps the content flowing is here to give us an Orvis Fishing Summary that's not quite what you'd expect. This podcast includes Phil's background before Orvis, some of the challenges to running a massive daily blog a little on Yellowstone. We find out why Phil's criteria for becoming the editor of the Orvis blog was that he would not be a salesman. 10,623 blog posts have been published on the Orvis Blog. Let me say that again, ten thousand six hundred and twenty-three blogs posts. Click the play button to listen to the full podcast or scroll to the bottom to read the full transcript from this podcast! Show Notes with Phil Monahan - Perk Perkins (past CEO of Orvis) was on the podcast in episode 225 here. Tom Rosenbauer was on the show back in episode #63 here. - Fly Rod and Reel and American Angler are both gone from the print magazine arena as magazines continue to be challenged by online influence. - My steelhead article on swinging vs. Nymphing flies that was submitted to Phil in 2015 was published soon there after. - E-log or the Orvis endorsed lodges and guides through their travel section. - Fly Fisherman magazine and examples like Pat Dorsey and others are still great resources. - I noted John Gierach who was on the podcast in episode 47 here. Gierach is one of the great fly fishing writers of our time. Phil noted Bill Tapley at American Angler who was one of the best of his time. - Simon Perkins guided at Pro Outfitters in Montana for 8 years. - Phil notes that Patagonia who is the gold standard for companies who focus on conservation. - We noted the 50/50 on the water and the Bristol Bay topics - Brown Folks Fishing is another great group helping to promote fishing! - Trout unlimmitted on the Keep Em Wet Movement You can find Phil at News.Orvis.com Orvis Fly Fishing Blog Conclusion with Phil Monahan Phil Monahan walks us through some behind the seens in running and editing the Orvis Fly Fishing Blog, a daily fly fishing blog with over 10,500 blog posts! What's your connection with Orvis? Have you ever owned an Orvis product or used their resources? Leave a comment below or send me a DM or comment on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wetflyswing/

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/258 David Brands from Coast Portland is on the podcast to share how he created one of the first LED Headlamps and led the way in knife technology. Coast Portland has continuously evolved and become a solution to a problem. For 102 years, the company has been passed on from generation to generation, starting from David's grandfather who created their first product in the early 1900s. Now Coastal Portland is still at the top of the multitool brands and plans on another generation of innovation and solutions. Show Notes with David Brands Visit CoastPortland.com to check out the variety of knives for a variety of uses In a previous survey, it says that 95% of all the multitool sold in the US come from Portland Oregon Coast Portland developed a small folding knife with an LED light and sold 250,000 pieces in 1 year Coast Portland designed the first LED flashlight in the late 90s and which was also the first-ever LED flashlight sold in the US The company patented optics for LED light in the mid-2000s which was also one of their biggest technological breakthroughs The G20 Inspection Beam Penlight is one of the most popular Coastal flashlights Perk Perkins, former CEO of Orvis was on the podcast at WFS 225 Coast Portland brought back the Coast Cutlery knife for their 100th anniversary https://coastportland.com/pages/story 49:25 Within the next few months, Coastal Portland will launch some exciting new LED lighting products geared more specifically towards the outdoor user 50:50 Coastal Portland plans on another 102 years for the 4th generation You can find David Brands at CoastPortland.com Coast Knives Videos Noted in the Show Related Podcast Episodes WFS 225 Quotes from David Brands: "If there's something that you can identify that you think you could do better or build something that did something better - go for it" "In this day of age, it's easier than ever to develop a product and sell it because of the internet where 20 years ago, you were at the mercy of big companies like Walmart, Cabelas, you name it. But now, if you have a good idea and you can build it, you can market it yourself." "Find a solution to a problem that needs a solution and develop a product to do it better"David Brands was on the podcast and shared the Coast Knives story and family background of creating the longest-running knife company in the fishing space. What's your favorite Coast knife? Leave a comment below or send me a DM on social media @wetflyswing Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/258

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/257 Sponsor: Togens Fly Shop: https://wetflyswing.com/togens Chris Daughters from the Oregon Fly Fishing Blog and owner of the Caddis Fly Shop is here to break down fishing the October Caddis in the fall with a focus on the big rivers of the Mid Willamette River. We get the full story on fly fishing the short winged stonefly, caddis and many other great Willamette River fishy bugs. Show Notes with Chris Daughters - Matt Stansbury was the co-founder of the Oregon Fly Fishing Blog. - I noted Jay Nicholas who was on the podcast way back in episode 003 produces videos for the Oregon Fly Fishing Blog. You can find Jay's blog here. - The Short winged stonefly - Bug Water and Arlen Thompson - Outcast Ambush Raft - Western Hatches by Hafele and Hughes - The Possom Bugger - Jig Bomb is another great way to get down. - I noted the Jay Nicholas podcast and the videos that he has produced at the fly fishing blog. - Chris noted Ken Helfrich and the boats they use on the Middle Fork. - The Stimulator by Randall Kaufman and Dave Hughes are two huge guests for the area. - Eleven Experience and our guest in this episode. - Chris Santella 50 places before you die and his band You can find Chris at the CaddisFlyShop.com Related Podcast Episodes WFS 177 – History of the Drift Boat with Roger Fletcher (Drift Boat Series Ep. 2) Fly Fishing Blog Conclusion with Chris Daughters Chris Daughters from the Caddis Fly Shop shares how to choose the best fall fishery to target when covering the October caddis hatch. Stick with dry fly fishing for the day when conditions are right. What's your favorite big Dry Fly hatch You are looking forward to fishing? Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/257

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/256 Jeff Coleman, Founder of Probar is here to share the story of how he founded one of the most popular energy bars on the planet. You find why blending is better than baking and why the plant based Probar is super healthy. You can find guest jeff at Probar.com

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/255 Sponsor: Koffler Boats: https://wetflyswing.com/koffler Jeff Liskay breaks down switch rods for great lakes steelhead today on the podcast. We find out what speed you should be swinging your fly and the story of how the spey revolution hit the great lakes. Jeff walks us through the steps to landing a fish correctly and then digs into is 11 foot rod and the setup he uses to catch fish. Show Notes with Jeff Liskay - Kevin Feenstra was on the podcast in episode 13 here. Kevin shared the step by step on the Muskegon River. - Taco Fly Co was on the podcast in episode 237 here. Mario brings together fly fishing, tacos and skateboarding and focused on - The Spey Lite line by Scientific Anglers - Tips for steelhead - Todd Hirano has some great resources for dry line steelhead. - Russ Maddin was on the podcast here. - Western Reserve Conservation Group You can find Jeff at GreatLakesFlyFishing.com Conclusion with Jeff Liskay Jeff Liskay shares the good stuff today as we focus on switch rods for steelhead in the Great Lakes. Jeff has some terminal tackle tips and even a little on surface flies for steelhead. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/255

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/254 Sponsor: https://wetflyswing.com/togens David Coggins is on the podcast to share his new book and perspective on a fly fishing life. David has written some great books in men's fashion and now has produced a great book on the rituals of fly fishing. David and I dig into some deep thoughts on fly fishing and family and the impacts to parents getting older and influencing your life. We get a little deep in this one so stick around for some Coggins insight. Show Notes with David Coggins - David Coggins was on the Art of Manliness Podcast. - Tom Rosenbauer was on the podcast in episode 63 here. And Ed Jaworowski here in episode 233 to cover fly casting. - Javier talked about Arapaima in Ecuador on the podcast here. - David Coggins was on the podcast here and talked about writing, etc. - John Gierach was on the podcast in episode 47 here. John discussed his background in writing. - David wrote for Men's Vogue magazine early on. - Drakes designs outdoor clothing. - Kirks glasses and the story of putting together and ad - David was the editor of Conde Nast Traveler Magazine - Jeff Courier was on the podcast here and talked about almost dying on a bus in Africa. - The Rake and William Brown are two great resources for men's style. You can find David at the thecontender.co Fly Fishing Life Conclusion with David Coggins David Coggins is on the podcast today to share why you should take time to do the things you love and in this case a fly fishing life. We find out why he thinks we should all try out a bonefish trip even if you've never thought about it before. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/254

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/253 Sponsor: https://wetflyswing.com/stonefly Russ Maddin is on the podcast to share is best tips on streamer fishing for steelhead, brown trout and other huge salmonid species like the king salmon. We find out why Russ gets so fired up with chinook salmon fishing. Russ goes deep into all end of the streamer game including the best gear and stripping techniques. Find out what depth and speed you should be thinking about. Show Notes with Russ Maddin - Echo Bad Ass Glass have been Russ' goto when he wants to go with a little more soul. - Coast Watch is a good resource for weather and forecasting. - The flash monkey works great for burning and pulling fast with two hands on the retrieve. - The circus peanut is a goto. - The antifreeze fly works great for brown trout - Sci fi titan tip type 3 with a 7 weight 8 foot 10" for streamers. - Blain Chocklett or Schultz outfitters - Mangled Fly is another good resource with johnny ray and Eddie McCoy - Mike Schultz was on the podcast here. - Northern Angler Fly Shop is Russ' local shop Videos Noted in the Show The Flash Monkey Conclusion with Russ Maddin Russ Maddin is here to shed some light on streamer fishing with a focus on steelhead and salmon in the Great Lakes. Russ is one of the original streamer guys and was noted by Galloup in episode 52. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/253

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/252 Sponsor: Togens Fly Shop: https://wetflyswing.com/togens Kenneth Andres from AFFTA is here to share the biggest fly fishing trade association event that brings together business to business brands in the fly fishing industry. We find out how Ken has been gearing up for AFFTA and IFTD for quite a while. We also find out which other outdoor events and conferences you may want to attend this year if you are looking to expand your outreach. You can find Ken at AFFTA.org

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/251 Sponsor: Togen's Fly Shop: https://wetflyswing.com/togens John Mauser from Mauser Fly Fishing is on the podcast to break down fly fishing for redfish and his story of building a fly rod company out of Swansboro North Carolina. John has a really passionate story to share and one that really resonated with many in the fly fishing community. John shares his story and how he jumped all in on the guiding and rod company, leaving his marine biology job in the dust. We find out when and how to target redfish with a focus on the North Carolina area. Show Notes with John Mauser - We discuss the Hours in our lives and I note 40,000 hours. The number is actually about 700,000 based on an average life. Here's a countdown timer to see how much time you have left. - Scientific Anglers hard mono or RIO along with Hatch all make great hard mono. - The warm water redfish line for short casts, or grand slam for permit, tarpon work great for turning over the big flies. - Tim Borski patterns or a kwon with eyes or horn or rubber legs are all good for flies. - The Ed Jaworowski casting - Shoot the line through your fingers - Ed J tips on how to do the double haul - toward end - The kayak episode - The Eastern Current Podcast is a great resource for the SE. You can find John at MauserFlyFishing.com Conclusion with John Mauser We find out why and how John Mauser left a 15 year career for the full time leap into fly fishing with Mauser Fly Fishing guiding and building rods. We find out why John loves to build his own leader. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/251

Show Notes:https://wetflyswing.com/250 Sponsor: Stonefly Nets: https://wetflyswing.com/stonefly Scott Wilday from LidRig shares his perspective on some of the must have fly fishing accessories you need for your next trip to the water. LidRig is one of the best nippers on the market and has an interesting feature that should attract you to their stuff. Accessibility of the nippers is the big selling feature plus LIdRig has a number of new products including a magnetic wrist band for the goods. We also dig into the top fly fishing accessories that you'll need on a trip. Show Notes with LidRig - I used the Loon nippers which look similar to the LidRig. - Scott made a connection with Fishpond and Orvis, both big companies that helped him elevate LidRig during the early days. - Umpqua Steamboat 1200 Sling - Ninja leader system - River Rat raft is Scott's goto boat currently - Trxstle makes a killer rod vault. Scott tells the story of his jeep getting stolen with the rod vault. 31:10 - The fly fishing insider and fish pond with LIdRig - Outdoor Canada Magazine put together an article on LidRig. Take a look at the online article here. - The Mag Wrap is another new product for lid rig You can find Scott at LidRig.com Fly Fishing Accessories Conclusion with Scott Wilday Scott Wilday from LidRig is here to shares the story of how he has been able to go full time into LidRig. I describe how the LidRig magnetic clippers has become more intuitive and accessible. We find out how Fishpond and Orvis helped Scott get a head start on his brand. Show Notes:https://wetflyswing.com/250

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/249 Sponsor: https://wetflyswing.com/koffler Javier Guevara walks us through the steps to fly fishing Ecuador on the podcast. We find out about the very doable Ecuador trip and a little on the Galapagos. Timestamps [6:15] The best time to fish for Arapaima in the Galápagos [7:10] How to get to the Amazon Jungle [9:20] How to hunt Arapaima [11:33] How big can an Arapaima get and what are they like [14:20] The predators that hunt Arapaimas - Caymans [16:53] What gears to use to catch Paimas - Loop cross w fly rod 12 weight - Loop Opti reels - Scientific Anglers fly line - big water [18:22] The types of fly that works great [21:40] Who are the guides and what are their roles [23:04] Greg was on the podcast to share his Ecuador experience [28:03] Comparing Marlin and Arapaima in terms of strength [32:03] Another amazing fish that you can catch in the lagoons [37:03] What the weather's like in the jungle and how do you stay comfortable out there [46:01] How deforestation and industrialization affects the fishing lagoons, jungle species, and communities in Ecuador [47:47] What Javier recommends for people who want to help conserve the Amazon Jungle [48:55] How safe it is to travel to the Galápagos in terms of the Covid-19 situation [59:06] What Javier and the EFFT is excited about Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/249

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/248 Sponsor: https://wetflyswing.com/stonefly James McBeath from Jackson Kayak is here to share the story of Jackson and how to choose a kayak for fly fishing and your next big adventure. Jackson has been a leader in the kayak space for many years and has a number of custom models designs for anglers. James walks us through the best kayaks for the ocean and for the lake. We dig into the best boat for bass and the best boat for trout. James sheds light on the best kayak for standing and fishing vs the best for gear storage. This is your kayak fishing 101 podcast so let's get into it. Choosing a Kayak for Fly Fishing Show Notes - The Drift Boat podcast with Roger Fletcher here. - Find a Dealer app on the Jackson site will help you find a good local resource for going deeper before purchasing. - The YuPIK and the Liska are both good for stability. The Liska is great for small lakes. The YuPIK has more storage capacity. - The staxx kayak is great for standing and for the kids. - James noted his NRS dry bags. Jim Macallister from NRS was on the podcast in episode 218. - YakAttack is one of the great accessory companies for kayaks. - Tight Line anchors is super lightweight and a great anchor for kayaks. The YakAttack anchor trolly is also a good feature. - The sportsman pilot trolling motor - The Traverse has a gear track and can run whitewater. Here's a video that walks you through it. - The Coosa HD is more maneuverable and has more cover. - The cousa FD is the pedal drive boat that's good for off shore. - The NRS episode 218 with Jim MacAllister. We hear the story of Bill Parks and the amazing company that NRS has become. - Pike Strike lodge and pike - Serial is the podcast James has listed high in his queue You can find James at JacksonAdventures.com #wearejacksonkayak Conclusion with James McBeath James McBeath brings the good stuff today as he shares the best boats and accessories when choosing your next kayak. Jackson has a number of specialized boat that will meet your fishing needs whether in shore or off or rivers or stillwater. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/248

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/247 Sponsor: https://wetflyswing.com/togens Today, we're joined by David Van Wie, who's widely known for writing a monthly column for the Maine Sportsman Magazine, publishing feature articles in Northern Woodlands Magazine and the Maine Sunday Telegram, and the co-author of The Confluence - a collection of essays, art and tall tales about fly fishing and friendship. In this episode, David shares how he fished his way from Maine to Wisconsin and Michigan and back. He has fished 35 different places for six weeks, traveled over 5000 miles, and wrote about it day after day. David and I talked about the wonderful experiences he's had and the places he's been since he embarked on his remarkable journey. His story is unlike any fishing stories you've heard before! David eventually turned this amazing journey into a book called, Storied Waters, which was inspired by one of his heroes, John Voelker a.k.a. Robert Traver. Timestamps for this episode [3:13] How David got into fly fishing and writing [5:27] David wrote his first book, The Confluence with six college friends [7:43] Why David decided to take a 5000 mile trip [11:46] Remarkable experiences and challenges during the trip [13:37] When David met Grace and Woody in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan [20:02] David talked more about the book and the places he fished [23:32] Writers associated with the Bat n' Kill [28:41] What the Hudson River is like 50 years ago [29:54] The difference between the Ausable and the AuSable River [33:39] The question that put David on the spot [44:10] The best place to get David's book [46:23] David's take in general about the 6 week trip You can find David at https://www.watchyourbackcast.com/ Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/247

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/246 Sponsor: https://wetflyswing.com/togens James Park from Red Truck Fly Fishing is on the podcast today to take us through the steps to choosing a great fly rod and some of the companies and people who have influenced him along the way. We find out how his background with Leland Fly Fishing and Loop help to guide James' path to quitting his day job to take a year long sabbatical traveling and fishing before taking on Red Truck Fly Fishing. Show Notes with James Park - Leland Fly Fishing Outfitters was the first shop that helped to get James going in the fly fishing space. - James helped Loop elevate their brand in North America. - Here's the Klaus Frimor episode #127 where we dug into Scandi lines. - TFO's founder Rick Pope was on the podcast in episode 158 here. - The new Ford F150 Lightning fully electric truck is coming out in 2022 and is kinda my dream truck. This video walks you through some of the specs. - Fiberglass Manifesto and Cameron Mortenson were on the podcast in episode 88 here. Cameron has been a big friend to what James has been doing with his fiberglass line. - Shan Grey and Grey Wold Rods - Episode 177 and the drift boat episode. - Joe and Anglers Coffee was here - Bill Graham presents and the Grateful Dead You can find James at RedTruckFlyFishing.com Conclusion with Red Truck Fly Fishing James Park from Red Truck Fly Fishing is here to take us through the process of understanding how to choose a fly rod for trout. We find out James transitioned away from Leland Fly Fishing and where they are taking Red Truck next. We find out about the Red Truck rod action and how they are separating themselves from other big companies like Sage and other leaders. This is a really transparent episode with some hard questions that James does a great job at addressing. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/246

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/245 Sponsor: https://wetflyswing.com/togens Matt Snider is here to break down warm water fishing with a focus on fly fishing for Walleye. We find out how he first connected to the fly fishing space through Jackson Hole like so many other guests we've connected with. Matt is an expert on all warm water fish and today shares the strategy that he uses for all of these species. We also find out what Fish Explorer is all about and why he designed this app. Show Notes with Matt Snider - Matt and I connected through Clubhouse and Roger Maves who hosts the Ask About Fly Fishing Podcast. - The Orvis Shop in Jackson hole is the first shop that Matt worked in. -I noted Tom Bie and Lori Ann Murphy and the Jackson hole story. Tom Bie from the Drake was on the podcast in episode 162. Lori Ann Murphy was on the podcast in episode 195 here. - Perk Perkins was on in episode 225 and Gary Bebe and the first Chernobyl ant pattern - The Anglers Coffee podcast - The Aeropress podcast - I noted the members group - Matt talked to Lamson after hearing our Lamson podcast - Matt noted the Hexagenia hatch and when the You can find Matt at FishExplorer.com Conclusion on Fly Fishing for Walleye Matt Snider is on the podcast this week to shed some light on fly fishing for Walleye and how he marks the lake using satellite imagery. Matt is the founder of Fish explorer and a self proclaimed warm water fishing mad man. Be ready in this one as Matt and I veer off on a few tangents along the way including some coffee talk. But it also packs a punch if you are ready to dig into walleye and find out why walleye anglers are so passionate. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/245

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/245 Sponsor: https://wetflyswing.com/togens Derek Deyoung is here to shed light on how he created one of the leading art creators focused on fly fishing. It's been a life long passion for Derek so you'll want to check out this episode to hear how he put it all together. We dig into the behind the scenes of how he created some of his most popular art and the process to get there. Derek notes that having ADHD is actually a benefit for his artistic style and is something I deal with as well. Show Notes with Derek DeYoung - Mike Schultz was on the podcast in episode 229 with a focus on fishing for smallmouth bass. - I noted Anglers Coffee and the Derek DeYoung art series that's going on right now. - Simms was the first big licensing deal and a funny story - The Profitable Artist: A Handbook for All Artists in the Performing, Literary, and Visual Arts (Second Edition) - The fish faces series was used for anglers coffee series and is one of the most popular series. - I noted Ray Troll and his amazing Art. - Phone cases are the leading sku for Derek - The hex hatch print - Oregon AT podcast. Derek has a camper from four wheel camper out of souther california. - Instagram and videos from pictured Rock around May and june 2021 You can find Derek at DerekDeYoung.com Fly Fishing Art Conclusion with Derek DeYoung Derek Deyoung shares his passionate fishing art story of how he came to become a leader in the space. We find out some of his most popular are over the years and where he's heading next with his work. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/245

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/243 Sponsor: https://wetflyswing.com/koffler Brian Chan is on the show today to share his story and some huge tips on fly fishing trout lakes. We find out how he ended up with a tech. Job that got his foot in the door. We also find out how Kamloops has changed since my dad started fishing the area in the 1960's. Brian is a Stillwater guru and has been teaching and sharing his wisdom for many years now. He started in Kamloops in 1974. We find out what fishing naked is about and when you'll want to implement the slow hand twitch retrieve. Show Notes with Brian Chan - Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC turned into a good thing for the lakes of BC and is a good place to start your trip - Stillwater BC Facebook group is a great resource to dig in further. - The Casting Loops Fly Shop in the valley view area of Kamloops, - Phil Rowley was on in episode 34 as well as Denny Rickards - GoFishBC.com to find stocking rates so you can identify a quality lakes. Make not of the lakes that are stocked very lightly with triploid trout. - Morris and Chan and their Fly Fishing Trout Lakes book. - The quick release indicator and StillwaterFlyFishingStore.com - Jack Shaw had two huge books in the 1970's. Jack Shaw is the guy who pioneered chironomid fishing and was Brian's big mentor. - FlyGuys.net in kamloops - The Blob pattern - Denny Rickards was on the podcast here - The Stillwater app is a great resource for all anglers. - The chironomids masterclass with April Volkey - Sport Fishing on the Fly TV Show You can find Brian at RiseformFlyFishing.com Conclusion with Brian Chan Brian Chan brings the good stuff today as he breaks down the history of the great Kamloops area and some tips on getting started with your first trip. We find out how the interior was opened up from the new Canada highway. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/243book on the market.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/242 My old friend Greg Collett is here to share the story behind his move to the jungles of Ecuador and why he's dedicated his life to conserving the environment and the native peoples of his home for the last 10 years. Greg describes his plan through the production of documentaries to highlight and uplift the Shauar community. This is a powerful episode with a good old friend doing good in the world so hope this shares some insight and inspires you today. Show Notes with the Greg Collett - Greg was in Master and Commander the movie. - Indie Fly is Oliver White's non profit focused on helping native people around the world. Oliver was on the podcast here. - The IMF and impacts to the people - Legends of the Fall and the grizzly bear of Doug Soots the trainer - I noted the Fly Fishing Collaborative podcast You can find Greg at Fogata films Conclusion with Greg Collett Greg Collett, my old friend is here to share with us why he moved to Ecuador 10 years ago to pursue his passion focusing on the native people and conservation. We find out what a day in the life while moving through the Amazon is like. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/242

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/241 Sponsor: Stonefly Nets: https://wetflyswing.com/stonefly Larry Dahlberg, the man behind the Dahlberg diver, flashabou and a number of other game changing products is here to share his story and the hunt for big fish. Larry produced and starred in a number of TV Shows and has been a big influencer for many years. We find out why Larry doesn't make a distinction between fly fishing and gear fishing and gets a little fired up when we dig into it today. Show Notes with Larry Dahlberg - Rowland Martin was Larry's first connection who helped Larry get into his first TV show. In Fisherman TV was the first show for Larry and then came the hunt for big fish. In fisherman first introduced fly fishing for predator species. - The Nicaragua Tarpon fishery that no body knew about at the time. - The Dalhberg Diver - Larry tells the story of how he invented Flashabou, one of my favorite materials. - Dave Whitlock was on the podcast in episode 160 - Buck Perry was the guy who invented structure and the father of modern angling. Spoon Plugging was key for Buck. - Pinky Gillum bamboo rods are some of the best in the world. - St Croix River Resort from Bill Houston - The Cow Palace Sportsmen Show - River to Sea and the whopper plopper underwater. You can find Larry at HuntforBigFish.com Conclusion with Larry Dalhberg Larry Dahlberg shares his amazing story of influencing some of the biggest anglers from around the world with some of the products he's developed for fly and conventional angling. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/241

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/240 Clay Groves, the chief fishing nerd shares the step x step to massive success on the ice. Clay is the founder of the Fish Nerds Podcast and one of the good guys in the fishing podcast space. Clay is one of the longest running fishing podcasts on the planet and today we also get a little taste of what the fish nerds is all about and how it started by them first catching and eating every fish in New Hamshire. Show Notes with Clay Groves - I was on the fish nerds podcast in episode 206 here. - We talk about ice fishing for brook trout and how the broom - I noted the euro nymphing article that I wrote at the wet fly swing blog. We note that hot spots work great for ice. - Ice fishing gear - auger with drill - The mop fly - The hummingbird sonar to help find fish. - The mr heater and a clam tent can get you out of the weather. - Clay loves his insulted Muck Boots - Check out Facebook groups for ice junkies and other groups. - The Alaska Burbot fish is the only freshwater fish that goes through estevation - the tin fish challenge - John Gierach was on the wet fly swing podcast and described the crashing plane and he was on the fish nerds podcast. - The mystery box sex show You can find guest Clay @ fishnerds.com Ice Fishing Conclusion with Clay Groves Ice Fishing guide and Chief Executive Fish Nerds, Clay Groves shares the tips to get out ice fishing this season even if you are brand new to the ice. We find out how to use flies and a fly rod to chase brook trout under the ice. Clay also breaks down the gear you need to get started including the right sonar and auger to do it. We hear some great ice fishing stories including the motor cross that jumped in around Clay while fishing. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/240

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/239 Sponsor: Koffler Boats: https://wetflyswing.com/koffler Todd Hirano breaks down dry line summer steelhead fly fishing today with a step x step on Todd's home water in the upper Willamette River. We find out when and where to fish dry flies for steelhead and a bunch of tips that'll help you swing one up this year. Todd shares some tips on what todo on the comeback when a fish has hit your fly but not taken it fully. This one is loaded with tips from one of the best anglers focused on skating dries for steelhead. Show Notes with Todd Hirano - Steve on spey pages: upstate on the fly on spey pages and the Upstate on the Fly podcast. - The Beulah arrow head spey line has been a staple in the longer scandi head. The Gale Force lines are also great to go with. - I noted the John Shewey podcast episode #16 - The formula for the leader can be found at this article on surface steelhead tips - We noted Jeff Hickman at Fish the Swing and and the little wang fly naming. - The bi visi bomber fly is a variation of the Bomber. - Garoutte hitch which helps to keep the leader come out through the bottom of the hook. - Richard Harrington's River Rambler Podcast - Mike Stangeland - Little Wang step x step and Surface Tips was in Swing the Fly Magazine - Spey Pages Forum - Steve Godshall is a legend in the custom rod game and is Todd's newest tool. - Bruce Kruk has been a good spey casting teacher for Todd. Bruce was on the podcast here. Derek Brown's spey casting video along with Dec Hogans dvd. - We talked about the OP Barbless Podcast You can find Todd at ToddHirano.Blogspot.com or on Instagram. Todd is happy to talk if you send him a dm. Dry Line Summer Steelhead Fly Fishing Conclusion with Todd Hirano Todd Hirano is on the podcast to share his biggest dry line summer steelhead fly fishing tips with a focus on the upper Willamette River. We find out why Todd loves a broadside presentation with a slower and softer run. We find out how the Little Wang fly was developed and why Todd loves a bi-visible fly to help aid in strike detection. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/239

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/238 Sponsor: Koffler Boats: https://wetflyswing.com/koffler Brent Baker from Oregon AT is here to share some truck camping tips and gear you need to stay safe out there. We talk about overlanding and the why the rooftop tents have been gaining popularity in recent years. We cover the top items he always has in his truck when he's going off on a new journey. We also dig into a little on the new electric trucks coming on the market like the Rivian and the Ford F150 lightning electric. Enter the Giveaway to Win the Tire Air down tool Show Notes with Brent Baker from Oregon AT - The Garmin in reach mini allows for two way text messaging - SunFlare cigs solar panel are great for the top of the camper. - The new Ford F150 Lightning electric truck - Rivian electric truck - AT Overland is the company that makes Brent's Oregon AT camper tops. - The Summit and the Atlas are two of Oregon AT's big camper tops. - Here's the AT summit topper - Iron Man 4x4 wing drawers along with the decked system - The Skottle is a cast iron single burner cooking dish. - Tread lightly is a non profit in the US. - The Expedition portal has a great forum and overland journal are great resources You can find Brent at OregonAT.com Truck Camping Conclusion with Brent Baker Brent Baker is here to share his must have truck camping gear items that he does not leave home without. We dig into some killer camping items you'll love like a new all in one cooking tool and a lot more. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/238

https://wetflyswing.com/237 Sponsor: Stonefly Nets: https://wetflyswing.com/237 Mario Guel, head man behind Taco Fly Co is here to shed light on how Taco Fly Co came to be and the similarities between tacos, skate boarding and fly fishing. Mario also walks us through some tips on nymphing for steelhead on the Trinity River. We hear about he Jaydacator and why it's the best indicator to let you know when you have a proper float. We dig into the terminal tackle and why you gotta go with a rubber legs. Did I say I love skateboarding? So, enjoy the videos below. Show Notes with Mario Guel - Mario was on the Barbless Podcast here - Herb at the Trinity Fly Shop is a great resource for flies and tips. - Sex, Death and Fly fishing by John Gierach - John Gierach was on the podcast in episode 47 - The Jaydacator is a killer indicator and something that you should pick up - The Anchor Up and Chill Podcast is Mario's way to connect to a more diverse crowd. - Here is the Tall Can san jose skate boarding Video created by mario. - Eeland Stribling was on Taco podcast in episode #2. - FFBI guy puts together fly fishing memes. - The Redington video by Eeland Stribling. - The Nine Club Podcast is a great show. Here's the Tony Hawk interview. - Pro Lock oars is what Mario works - Mario loves Troutbitten and was on the podcast here. - The Trinity Fly Shop and Herb has good nymphs - The Green Diablo You can find Mario at TacoFlyCo.com Nymphing for Steelhead Conclusion with Mario Guel Mario Guel is here from Taco Fly Co who breaks down some tips on nymphing for Steelhead. Mario loves tacos, skate boarding and fly fishing and today we find out all of the similarities between the three. https://wetflyswing.com/237

Show Notes Links: https://wetflyswing.com/236 Garrett Lesko is on the podcast in episode 236 to talk about the most popular Euro Nymph Flies and how to tie them. Garrett is one of the young all stars in the fly tying space and has a broad mix of patterns he covers. We find out the best tips and tools on tying with UV Resin and some of the flies that are great. Garrett ties a very clean fly and has some great tips to share on the podcast today. Show Notes with Garrett Lesko - Two Rivers Fly Shop is near Garrett's home water in Albany. - Caddis Fly Shop, Fly Fish Food, Davie McPhail and Jay Nicholas were all big mentors. Jay Nicholas was on the podcast in episode #3 here. - Pat Cohen was on the podcast in episode #107. - The Albany Fly Tying Expo - Instagram of the bird in the nest - The Polish phaeasant tail on davie McPhail's youtube channel - The Iron Lotus fly pattern and Silver bullett baetis - Coq de leon is one of the best tailing materials. - Fulling Mill hooks - FM5045 Jig Force Hooks - The deschutes angler podcast with Amy Hazel in episode 214 here. You can find guest OregonFlyTying.com Conclusion on Euro Nymph Flies with Garrett Lesko Garrett Lesko is on the podcast to share his top euro nymph flies with a focus on fly tying and what you need to tie a killer euro nymph pattern. We walk you through the 12 top euro nymphs from Garrett's perspective today. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/236

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/235 Sponsor: https://wetflyswing.com/koffler Jason Miller, the Freestyle Tyer on Instagram is here to break down tying spey and dee flies and his love for steelhead. We find out how to connect to some of the great companies that can help you elevate your tying game. Jason walks us through tying his freestyle spey and dee flies and the materials and dying styles that he uses in classic salmon flies and full dressed atlantic salmon flies. We walk through a number of amazing free style spey flies tied by Jason. Spey Fly Show Notes with Jason Miller - The almost 2 hour video with Jason on the Dee fly - Dec and Marty's book: Steelhead Fly Tying Art and Design - Shewey's classic book: Classic Steelhead Flies - Bob Vaverka's book: Spey Flies and How to Tie them - Feathers, Flies and Phantoms website - Dave McNeese was on the podcast in episode 155 and is working on a Sid Glass book - Joseph Rosano was one in episode 136 and talked about the NW A. Salmon fly guild. - Lagarten is a great fly tying material company. - Mar 5th instagram post fly: Top is Caren fly true spey and the other is true spey pattern. - Dave McNeese Blue Heron Spey Hooks via Royal Treatment Fly Shop The open loop knot or open clinch knot video here. - The Purple King was the last steelhead fly - Feb 16 on the Freestyle Tyer Instagram page using Lagartun. - Dying with Mcneese - Michael Radencich - Tying the Classic Salmon Fly: A Modern Approach to Traditional Techniques covers dying feathers in Chapter 6. - March 30 insta fly based on a Childers fly - Jock Scott was a huge influencer in the spey tying and fishing space. - Spey Tyer Facebook group You can find Jason on Instagram at FreeStyle 42 Spey Fly and Dee Flies Conclusion with Jason Miller Jason Miller, the Freestyle Tyer 42 on Instagram shares some of his best tips for the spey fly and steelhead tips. We walk through all of his flies on Instagram and talk about how you can up your game this year. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/235

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/234 Alex Tennant from Aeropress is here to share the secrets of how to make great coffee outdoors. And his secret is the Aeropress Go, which makes a great quick cup of coffee anywhere outdoors. Alex Tennant from Aeropress got is here to share the secrets of how to make great coffee outdoors. And his secret is the Aeropress Go, which makes a great quick cup of coffee anywhere outdoors. We here a little on the story of Alan Adler, who created the Aerorpress and other great products in many niches. It's time for coffee talk so let's jump into this right now. Show Notes on How to make great coffee - Alan Adler is the brains behind the Aeorpress Go and a number of other products in various niches. Spin master purchased the Aerobie Disc which Alan created. - Alan designed sail boat that won race from San Francisco to Hawaii - The Arobie frisbie ring - Anglers Coffee is a sponsor of this podcast and Joe, the founder recommended the Aeropress. - The Fly Shop in Redding California is one of the best resources near Alex's neck of the wood. - The Golden Gate Casting Club - Wet Fly Swing on Instagram You can find Alex at AeorPress.com Conclusion - How to Make Great Coffee Alex Tennant is here to share the story of the Aeropress and how it will help you create a great cup of coffee. Alex describes Alan Adler, the genious founder who also created the infamous Aerobie disc frisbie and a winning sail boat. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/234

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/233 Sponsor: Koffler Boats: https://wetflyswing.com/koffler Ed Jaworowski is here to break down the 3 principles to perfecting your fly cast. This podcast is loaded with the step x steps to becoming a great fly caster and easy to implement changes to make this week. We hear about the analogy between a golf swing and a fly cast and why the critical angle is a major piece to the puzzle. Ed breaks it all down today and I guarantee that your cast will be improved after this one. Show Notes with Ed Jaworowski - I noted the Tim Rawlins episode #27 where Tim cover spey casting tips. - Rick Pope was on the podcast in episode #157 and is the founder of TFO. - Steve Javie was one of the best NBA referees for years and is Ed's cousin. Javie changed their last name from Jaworowski. Here's Javie wired: - We Talking about Practice with Allen Iverson - The paint brush analogy from Lefty Kreh is about acceleration. Here's one of Lefty's books on casting. - Jake Jordan created a way to land marlin using a strategy similar to the 180 degree principle that Ed talks about. - Joan Wulff was on the podcast in episode 100 and talked about he double haul and even gave me some relationship tips towards the end! - Hugh Falkus worked with Ed out of europe on spey - The Cast was Ed's first book - Judith Snell from Stackpole publishing - The Complete Cast DVD with Lefty and Ed on TFO web -Ed Jaworowsk on getting a tight loop Conclusion on Perfecting the Fly Cast We discover the 3 principles to improve your fly cast today and why efficiency is the key to getting better at your fly casting craft. Ed shares why you should make the forward before you line is straight behind you. This is huge. The cast is one continuous speedup to a complete stop. There is no follow through in a fly cast. Ed shares a tip on a tight loop which can be accomplished through the start slow and faster and faster to a complete stop. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/233

https://wetflyswing.com/232 We Dig into fly fishing for smallmouth bass with David Perry from the Southeastern fly fishing podcast. David shares a couple of secret patterns, where to get the special materials for them and how you can find more fish today. David describes how he fishes a zoo cougar for sallies and how you want to throw it like a softball so it spats on the water for the reaction strike. Show Notes - Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass - David runs a High side Hyde Drift Boat - The drift boat series in our series - High Country Boats near David's place builds a super clean boat. - The Itinerant angler podcast with Zach is one of the longest running podcasts online. - Podcast by SE Fly is David's facebook group. - The Kelly was on the podcast in episode #52 and talked about the Zoo Cougar. - Arrick's Fly Shop in west Yellowstone had the right chenille and materials for David's goto smallmouth bass flies. - We talk about the zoo cougar and fishing this floating fly on a sinking fly. - Charles Jardine was on the podcast in episode 221 and covered nymph fishing in the UK and in the western US. - The Troutbitten episode with Domenick Swentosky. - The Great Smokey Mountain episode - The Music City Fly Girls You can find David at SoutheasterFly.com Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass Conclusion David from the SE Fly Podcast breaks down how he catches smallmouth bass on streamers. We talk about the zoo cougar and other patterns that allow David to walk the dog with short wrist strips. https://wetflyswing.com/232

https://wetflyswing.com/231 Henry Hughes, Professor and fly fishing writer shares his favorite writers and books on Fly Fishing. Henry made his way out west from New York and has since become the deputy editor of the Fly Fishing and Tying Journal. Henry describes his connection with his students as a college professor and how he produces his content through writing. He notes McGuane and other highly influential writers to his life and career. Show Notes - Books on Fly Fishing - I presented to the Art Flick Trout Unlimited Chapter. - The John Gierach episode #47 was one of the best of all time and a huge episode for me at the time and to this day. - Nick Lyons was on the podcast in episode 202 and talked about his life's work with Lyons Press and the many great books he published. - Fire and the Straw by Nick Lyons - Back Seat with Fish will be out with skyhorse publishing and is Henry's book on traveling and fishing. - Tom Rosenbauer, and other greats - The Art of Angling: Poems about Fishing - Anglers Journal with Gary Reich was on the podcast - Tail Magazine has an online mag You can find Henry HughesPoetry.com Conclusion - Books on Fly Fishing with Henry Hughes Henry Hughes is on the podcast to talk about his favorite books on fly fishing and how he balances a life in teaching and writing. We also hear some of the great editors that Henry respects. https://wetflyswing.com/231

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/230 Phil Croff from Croff craft walks us through the step x step to catching brown trout at night on mice. We find out why they have better success catching 24" brown trout in the evening and not in the day. Phil also shares the story of the croft craft boats that he builds at his shop, a low profile wooden drift boat that works perfectly for their night adventures. You will be able to catch more browns at night after todays big show. Night Fishing for Trout Show Notes with Phil Croff - Koffler boats was on the podcast in episode 180 and Rays River Dories in episode 197 here. - The Rapid Robert was a popular design by Ray Heater. - Cajun is one of the leaders in the leaders in the wood boat space and was on the podcast in episode 196. Jason shares the story of him dumping the drift boat in one of the western rivers. - The Scientific Anglers Infinity Glow Lines are a must have line for night fishing for browns. - The Tommy Lynch's white belly mouse was noted as a good pattern for Phil. - The 1st Kelly Galloup episode was #52 here. Kelly wrote the book on modern streamers and is a killer all around guy. - You can mouse just about anywhere from G and G. Louis was on the podcast in episode 206. - The Wetlander episode #192 was a good one and a product I am using for the bottom of my drift boat. Phil notes a different product that he uses. - The Food Afield Podcast here. John, host of this show was on the podcast via clubhouse and asked a great question here. You can find Phil at CroffCraft.com Night Fishing for Trout Conclusion with Phil Croff Phil Croff is here to share some big tips on catching fish out of Michigan with a focus on Night Fishing for Trout. Phil also is the founder of Croff Craft boats and makes a killer wood boat set up for fishing Michigan waters. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/230

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/229 Sponsor: Sawyer Oars: https://wetflyswing.com/sawyer Sponsor: Stonefly: https://wetflyswing.com/stonefly Mike Schultz is on the podcast to share his best smallmouth bass fly fishing tips. Mike now runs Schultz Outfitters, one of the big fly shops near the Heron River. We also dig into some different strategies for different stream flows. We talk about how to fish with and without a boat with a focus on shallow and crystal clear water for smallies. Mike shares the steps to finding big smallmouth bass in his home waters around Heron Lake. Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing Show Notes - Greg Senyo was on the podcast in episode 176 and talked about steelhead among other things including his connection to Schultz Outfitters. - Jerry Darkes was on the podcast in episode 170 and also talked about steelhead. Jerry noted the smallmouth bass fishery in the midwest as well. - Beuters Fly Shop - The hair minnow for low water - Clackacraft is the boat of choice for Mike. - Modern Streamers for Trophy Trout was an influential book for Mike. - How to build a flourocarbon leader - Modern Swim flies - The Swinging D is similar to the Game Changer concept - Enrique Puglisi's Crustaceous Brush is airy and is great for a wide wounded minnow. - Flymen came out with the first shanks for Blaine - G Loomis imx pro one piece rods - Swinging D 2.0 and Dahlberg frog Pattern You can find Mike at SchultzOutfitters.com Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing Conclusion with my guest Mike Schultz, the main man behind Schultz Outfitters breaks down smallmouth bass Fly Fishing so you can elevate your game this season. We focus on the midwest and Huron Lake. Mike describes how he ties each day for the conditions with a focus on swim flies. We find out why he loves the game changer, swinging D and Dalhberg frog patterns throughout the year. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/229

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/228 Sim Whatley, founder of Duck Camp, is on the podcast to share the story of how he created an amazing outdoor apparel company out of the Texas area. Versatility and comfort across many different conditions is there sweet spot. Sim walks us through the gear you need for your next salt water gear and what makes a good lightweight rain jacket good to go. We find out why Sim is not a big fan of the sun glove for fly fishing and what he recommends for overall sun protection. Fly Fishing Apparel Show Notes with Sim Whatley - Uptown Angler was the first shop that helped Sim get started in fly fishing. - I note Columbia PFG, Huk and how Duck Camp is different from some of the other outdoors apparel brands. - Signature fishing shirt - Nylons better than polyester - Drifter Pants and Scout Shorts are the solution vs doing the convertible pants/shorts. - Lightweight rain jackets plus head guide hoodie are two other goto items for fishing. - Outdoor Retailer show is the biggest event each year and how Sim learned a lot about the product end of their business. - I noted the fingerless wool gloves that I love from REI. - The barn burner merino wool hoodie is a killer looking hoodie that keeps you comfy outdoors. You can find Sim at DuckCamp.com Fly Fishing Apparel Conclusion with Sim Whatley Sim Whatley from Duck Camp breaks down their line of outdoor products and how they are building their brand and providing unique innovative products for fishing and hunting. Bamboo in the knit variety vs woven materials. We find out why polyester isn't the best material for the outdoors and why the Duck Camp signature shirt is great outdoors. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/228

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/227 Sponsor: Stonefly Nets: https://wetflyswing.com/stonefly Sponsor: OPST Pure Skagit: https://wetflyswing.com/OPST Justin Spence from Big Sky Anglers is on the podcast today to break down Montana fly fishing and the seasons fishing west Yellowstone area. We dig into all of the great resources and local fly shops in the area including Big Sky Anglers. August is a great month to get out and hike in the park to get away from some of the crowds. We also find out how to swing and skate an adult salmonfly with a trout spey rod. Justin walks us through the step x step and where you should focus your next trip to Montana. Montana Fly Fishing Show Notes with Justin Spence - I noted the Deschutes Angler Podcast in episode 214 with Amy Hazel where Amy talked about fishing the spring hatches. She noted to remember the other bugs even during the big salmonfly hatch. - The compara buzz caddis pattern by Joe at Big Sky Anglers is a killer patern. - The Missing Link by Mike Mercer who was on the podcast in episode 81 here. - Kelly Galloup was on the podcast in two different episodes along with Mike Lawson who covered the Green Drake Hatch. Trout Hunter is another big player in the area. - Jack Dennis was on the podcast in episode 217 and broke down some history in fly fishing and how he became one of the most well known names in fly fishing. - Here is the past episode in #57 with Justin who covered Argentina and DIY trips to South America. - Bob Jackalin's fly shop is another wealth of information. Trout Hunter purchased Bob Jackalins permit. - Mike lawson book, Fly Fishing the Henry's Fork is a great resource. You can listen to my podcast episode with Mike in episode 190. - The trout spey event - I noted the OPST trout spey rod and the use for dry fly fishing. - Mccloskey noted slowing down the fly and jigging the fly You can find Justin at BigSkyAnglers.com Montana Fly Fishing Conclusion with my guest Justin Spence sheds some light on what it takes to prepare for some Montana Fly Fishing with a focus on West Yellowstone. Justin talks about a season at West Yellowstone and some of his favorite techniques and tips. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/227

https://wetflyswing.com/226 Bucky Buchstaber is on the podcast to break down how the Fly Fishing Collaborative is focused on battling sex trafficking through the building of hydroponic farms around the world. This is a super powerful and important episode so I hope you can have a listen and help the kids out. Bucky is also a huge steelheader and we touch briefly on how he found himself in the northwest chasing chrome. To be honest, this episode is mostly on the collaborative so we'll have to get Buch Fly Fishing Show Notes with Bucky Buckstaber - The old Bamboo Dickerson Fly Rod had a big impact on Bucky. - Jess Westbrook from The Mayfly Project shared the amazing work they are doing for kids. - The Ask About Fly Fishing Podcast with Bucky. I noted the negative feedback that Roger received from this episode. - School teacher working on justice topics - We talked about Jeff Hickman and Fish the Swing and the waders that brought these two guys together through spey. - The Foo Fighters that gets faster. You can find Bucky at the FlyFishingCollaborative.org Bucky Buchstaber is here to share the story of how the Fly Fishing Collaborative is taking on the Sex Trafficking industry through fly fishing and farming. We get a feel for why the Fly Fishing Collaborative became such an important mission. https://wetflyswing.com/226

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/225 Sponsor: OPST: https://wetflyswing.com/OPST Sponsor: Sawyer: https://wetflyswing.com/sawyer We hear about Orvis' connection to the local fly shops around the country and how he helped to elevate orvis in is tenure. You'll also hear the background on the Orvis endorsed lodge. Show Notes with Perk Perkins - Perk noted the importance of Jim Lepage on Orvis products. - Mike Schultz on small mouth bass. - Lori Ann Murphy and Reel Women Fly Fishing was a big part in helping to get the 50/50 movement going with Orvis. Lori Ann was on the podcast in episode 195 here. - United Woman on the Fly and Heather Hodson is a huge movement for women around the country. - I noted the Bucky Buchstaber podcast in episode 226 where he covered the Fly Fishing Collaborative. - We talked about Perk's blog from the sabbatical - The mutton snapper and barracuda were two common fish Perk caught on his sebbatical. Here's a Barracuda video: - Paul Roos and Spencer Morten both passed away and were amazing teachers in fly fishing. (photos below are from Orvis.com) You can find perk and family at Orivs.com Resources Noted in the Show Orvis Hunting Video Videos and/or podcasts Noted in the Show This River by JJ Grey We get a view on the Orvis brand from the guy who ran the company for over 20 years and elevated in from an 80 million dollar company to almost 300 million. We also find out about the 50/50 movement and the evolution of awareness. We talk about the similarities between Orvis and Patagonia and where they have been with Conservation. We dig into a little on Perk's year long sabbatical to fish for bonefish for over a year. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/225 Sponsor: OPST: https://wetflyswing.com/OPST Sponsor: Sawyer: https://wetflyswing.com/sawyer

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/224 Sponsor: Sawyer Oars: https://wetflyswing.com/sawyer Sponsor: Turtlebox Audio: https://wetflyswing.com/turtlebox Keith Webster is here from tornado anchors to describe how he made a unique and better anchor then what's currently on the market. We find out why a metal plate anchor works better than your typical pyramid style anchor for stopping your boat and for the environment. This episode is part of the drift boat podcast season as we focus on one of the most important accessories for your boat. I've been using the Tornado and can say that the anchor stops much quicker. Show Notes with Keith Webster - Tornado serves many boats from Fly Craft up through sleds are used throughout the midwest - Here's a video for the tornado anchor. Here's a video from Red's on the anchor. Joe Rotter from Red's was on the podcast here. - Keith notes the StealthCraft drift boat, along with Clackacraft to use a 34lb model. The 34 pound size is used by 90% of the drift boats out there. - The stealth craft hooligan is the 14.5 foot boat - I saw tornado from the Portland Fly Shop - Fort George was on the podcast here You can find Keith at TornadoAnchorUSA.com Keith shares the tornado anchor story and how he is set to take over the anchor business with a focus on the fly fishing space. We find out how it started as a garage project and has blown into some huge momentum. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/224

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/223 Sponsor: Sawyer Oars: https://wetflyswing.com/sawyer Sponsor: Turtlebox Audio: https://wetflyswing.com/turtlebox Ben Sittig aka Huge Fly Fisherman, is here to share the story of how he created one of the most unique and entertaining youtube channels in the fly fishing space. Hank Patterson is the only channel close to Huge but even Hank is much much different. Ben prides himself on teaching in each video but mixes in his own comedy and entertainment value. Listen along today as we sprinkle in some audio cuts directly from Ben's youtube videos. Huge Fly Fisherman Show Notes - Hank Patterson was on the podcast in episode 58. Hank is the other big fly fishing youtube personality with a comedic style. - Louis Cahill was on the podcast in episode 206 and noted the drunk messages he received which almost forced him to give up on Gink and Gasoline. - Stephen Colbert has a style that is a little similar to Ben. Have a look and decide for yourself. - 12 things you don't need for fly fishing, 12 more things, and etiquete are some of the most popular videos. - Epidemic sound and audio blocks are the two services that Ben uses for his videos. - Ben hosted the F3T. Paul was on the podcast here where we dig into the Fly Fishing Film Tour. - Black Steve Irwin on instagram is someone you should look up. - The stream etiquette Video - The ketchum release tool - Estes Angler was one of the fly shops Ben worked for over the years. - The Rod Tube video - Ben describes why Tenkara is not fly fishing. - Gary Borger was on the podcast here in episode 45. Scotty from Wild fly productions - You can listen to Ben's Reggae channel on spotifly here: You can find Ben at HugeFlyFisherman.com "Progress over Perfection." Huge Fly Fisherman Conclusion with my guest Ben Sittig is here to share the story of why he created Huge Fly Fisherman and how he created a youtube channel around it with 40k subscribers. We find out which videos are the most viewed and why he hates Tenkara so much. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/223

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/222 Will Bradley, Co-founder of Turtlebox Audio shares his story of a struggle with finding a high quality loud outdoor speaker. Will created a product that scratched his itch and brought in his other 3 buddies as co-founders. We find out how they put together the parts of the speaker to be fully waterproof, salt proof and ready for the water. You just hose off your speaker like you would a saltwater reel. You can find Will at Turtlebox Audio her The only marine grade speaker on the market, with a focus on fly fisherman and outdoorsmen and women. We get a feel for Will's introduction to Redfish and what he has planned for the future. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/222

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/221 Show Sponsor: Turtlebox Audio: https://wetflyswing.com/turtlebox Show Sponsor: OPST: https://wetflyswing.com/opst I had Charles Jardine, quite possibly the biggest fly fisher in the UK and has been called the Lefty Kreh of the UK. We find out the difference between nymphing uk streams vs fishing US streams. Charles has traveled the world and fished extensively in the US. We make the connection with Davy Wotton and some of the great mentors he has had including by the man who created the pheasant tail nymph. Show Notes with Charles Jardine - Gary Borger was on the podcast in episode 45 and talked about the history of nymph fishing. - The Flymph was noted and was created by Dave Hughes. - Frank Sawyer gave Charles his first proper lesson. Frank is the creator of the Pheasant tail nymph. - Davy Wotton was on the podcast twice, first in episode 35 here and later in episode 174 here to go deeper into wet fly fishing. - Paul McCartney was on the Smartless Podcast - The Classic Guide to Fly-Fishing for Trout: The Fly-Fisher's Book of Quarry, Tackle, & Techniques Hardcover - Dynamic Nymphing is one of the greatest books for nymphing. - Tactical Fly Fishing by Devin Olsen - Devin was on the podcast in episode 43. - The Fishing Cas is Charles' podcast that focusing on unique topics in fly fishing. - Kelly Galloup was on the podcast in episode 167 here. - Fishing Breaks is Simons company - the River From and Thomas Hardy had a cottage there - Oscar Pallu was one of the most influential fly tyers. - Charles fly box You can find Charles at CharlesJardine.co.uk Nymph Fishing Conclusion with Charles Jardine Charles Jardine, one of the most well know fly anglers out of the UK is here to share his story and some tips and tricks on nymph fishing. He describes why he like flash and why he doesn't, why pink is natural in the stream is natural, and why the UK doesn't use purple. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/221

https://wetflyswing.com/220 Sponsor: Sawyer Oars: https://wetflyswing.com/sawyer Sponsor: Turtlebox Audio: https://wetflyswing.com/turtlebox Tim O'Neill from Norvise is here to share his story of taking over Norvise and what he is doing now in the fly tying space. We start from the beginning and discover how the Norvise is still making a dent in the rotary fly tying space. Tim talks about how he is scaling the company and some of the big plans he has after taking over the company. We walk through the steps of tying a nymph with the Norvise and how you actually tie a cleaner fly with equal pressure throughout. Show Notes with Tim O'Neill - Regal and Renzetti are two of the other big players in the fly tying space. - Tim noted the Frenchie. - Senyo's Lazer Dub - The solarez is a key tool for Tim - Dubbing brush table - Senyo in episode 176 here, Galloup on the second episode 167 here, and Cammissa were all on the podcast - Tim's live facebook live feed - Braiden Biller is the fly tyer Tim noted who is bringing his A game. - Joe Rotter from Reds Fly shop was in episode 186 here and talked about being a great fly fisherman - Every Sunday at 7pm Norvise goes live on Facebook. - Dynamic Nymphing by George Daniels - Norvise March Madness You can Tim at Nor-Vise.com Rotary Fly Tying Vise Conclusion with Tim O'Neil Tim O'Neillshares the story of how he took over the Norvise company from Norm back in the day and now is still going strong. We find out how Norm Norlander passed away and how Tim was able to pick up the company and go all-in on it. https://wetflyswing.com/220

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/219 Sponsors: Sawyer Oars: https://wetflyswing.com/sawyer Sponsors: Turtlebox Audio: https://wetflyswing.com/turtlebox I sat down with Al Quattrocchi to dig into California striped bass fly fishing and the story of how Al Q made his way across the country. We hear about Lefty Kreh, Enrico Puglisi, and other big mentors for Al over the years. We find out how the Stripers came to California and why they are thriving in the bay area. We get the step x step to getting started and catching your first striped bass on the fly. We also touch on the corbina and why Al is so fired up about catching these southern California fish. Show Notes with Al Quattrocchi - Dec Jan and Feb are good times to find Stripers in Southern California including San Diego - Dan Blanton has a message board here where you can find good resources for Northern California Striper information as well as Dan's Website. John Sherman is another leader in that area as well. - The overhang is clarified here in relation to the shooting head and the running line. - Al calls his casting system the tango - The surf line by Scientific Anglers and Rio with the outbound short. T8 to T14 heads also work. - Clouser Minnow is great along witha 7 foot 20 lb test is good. - The Corbina Diaries is a great resource to get started with these amazing fish. - Jack Dennis was on the podcast in episode 217 here and Jeff Courier was on in episode 65 here. - The carp throw down was a huge success. Al notes the hopper patterns for carp. - Tail Magazine - Kirk Deter on Makos, Nick Blixt - The Lefty Kreh episode - Tornado Creative You can find Al at AlQuattrocchi.com California Striped Bass Conclusion with Al Quattrocchi Al Q breaks down California Striped Bass Fly Fishing with a focus on fishing off of the beach. The surf fishing community is a super dedicated and great group of anglers who will help you get started. Al shares the exact gear and steps you need to get in your next striper on the fly on the west coasts. We cover tides, cover, and other key factors to be thinking about. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/219

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/218 Sponsor: OPST: https://wetflyswing.com/opst Sponsor: Sawyer Oars: https://wetflyswing.com/sawyer I sat down with Jim Macallister, the director of sales for one of the largest rafting companies in the world. We focus on the gear you need for your next big river trip or camping trip. We also get the pleasure of hearing one of the greatest founders stories in the outdoor industry as Jim shares the Bill Parks story! We also find out why it all starts with the Otter raft but quickly moves to the NRS fishing frame and we can't leave out the NRS strap, my favorite strap for everything of all time. Show Notes with Jim Macallister - the NRS fishing frame is a huge product that made things easier for many fishermen over the years. - the Chinook pfd has been huge for the kayak space, but they make high-quality life jackets for all. - the NRS strap and the pilot knife - The NRS sun shirts and other sun protection. - The Bill's bag is another bag I've been using for most of my river life and don't leave without it. - We talked about the inflatable drift boat and what happened to it. This is the freestone drifter. - I noted the drift boat season and the companies we've had on the podcast. - Aire and DRE are two of NRS's competitors but amazing companies and staff who Jim loves to compete with. DRE also has a killer fishing frame as well. - ICast and IFTD are two big shows that NRS attends and will hopefully be back for 2021. - I noted Canyon Coolers and the episode I put together with the founder in episode 211 here. - Derek from Sawyer Oars and Paddles was on the podcast in episode 185. 1:09:26 - Rig to Flip, Rig to Flip, Rig to Flip You can find Jim at NRS.com Top 20 Outdoor Gear items for a River Trip Otter raft the NRS fishing frame Chinook PFD NRS Strap Pilot Knife sun shirt Bill's Bag Cooler - yeti Sawyer Oars throw bag Whistle Boulder Dry Box Raft Cargo Net Rig to Flip "I eat three meals now, and have no need for four." -Bill Parks (NRS Founder) NRS Outdoor Gear Conclusion with Jim Macallister Jim Macallister is here to break down the amazing gear that NRS has been producing for years now. We also hear the story of how Bill Parks, the founder, gave the company away to his employees after he retired. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/218

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/217 Sponsor: Sawyer Oars: https://wetflyswing.com/sawyer Sponsor: Turtlebox Audio: https://wetflyswing.com/turtlebox I sat down with one of the biggest living influencers in fly fishing. Jack Dennis tells the story of Curt Gowdy, Ted Williams, Arnold Palmer, and many other stories of his famous friends from a life in fly fishing. Jack is a talker in a good way and sheds some fly fishing history and many of the biggest companies and influencers he's connected with over the years. We get some insight that we haven't heard on this podcast yet including what it takes to make fishing your business. Show Notes with Jack Dennis - Jeff Currier was on the podcast in episode 65 here and was the guy who ran Jack's shop for 27 years. - Curt Gowdy was a huge mentor for Jack and the host of the American Sportsman. - The One Fly tournament. Lee Wulff choosing the Royal Humpy, Jack's big fly pattern. - Mike Lawson was a huge influence for Jack and was on our podcast in episode 190 here. - 9 basketball championships with John Wooden - Jack's first book was the Jack Dennis Western Fly Tying Manual is one of the best selling fly tying books in history - Kauffmans book on Tying Nymphs was another great one. - The Gary Borger had a number of great videos back in the day. Jack talks about shooting the fly tyer from behind the fly. - Caddisflies book by Gary LaFontaine is one of the greats. - Gary Borger was on the podcast in episode 45 here. Gary is one of the big teachers and right up there with Jack and the other big names. - Spring Creeks by Mike Lawson and the story of how Gary Lafontaine helped Mike put it together. - John Gierach was on the podcast in episode 47 and talked about his life there. - 1986 the Jackson Hole One fly tournament started. Conclusion with Jack Dennis Jack Dennis brings some of the great fly fishing stories to the podcast today as we hear about his connection with Waylon Jennings, Ted Williams, Norman Maclaain and many others. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/217

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/216 Sponsors: Turtlebox Audio: https://wetflyswing.com/turtlebox Sponsors: Sawyer Oars: https://wetflyswing.com/sawyer Bob Clay is here to share the story of how he became one of the great bamboo fly rod makers on the planet with a focus on the bamboo spey road. We find out how Tom Morgan helped to shape his career. The story is a good one with some of the greatest fly fishing mentors in the game impacting Bob's journey. Bob describes why he loves a 12-foot spey rod and shorter to get the job done. Show Notes with Bob Clay - Tom Morgan was one of Bob's biggest mentors. Tom Morgan was on the podcast here in episode 161. - The Ed Rice Sportsman's shows were huge back in the day. Here's Ed Rice on the Anchored Podcast. - The hand mill is a major tool for building a bamboo rod created by Tom Morgan - The Hook and Hackle club out of Calgary gave Bob his start building rods - The Tom Morgan article via ESPN - Simon Gawesworth was Bob's first spey casting instructor. Simon was on the Wet Fly Swing Podcast in episode 9 here. - George Cook was on the podcast in episode 131 here and covered the history of NW spey. - I noted the short OPST pure skagit and micro skagit rods. - the April Vokey masterclass - The tools for building a bamboo fly rod. Tonkin bamboo is the strongest and what Bob uses. You can find Bob at RiverWatchRods.com Bamboo Fly Rod Conclusion with my Bob Clay Bob Clay shares the story of how he became one of the great bamboo spey rod builders after a life of connecting to some of the best mentors you could ask for. We find out how a 9-foot bamboo rod is a struggle but that the hollow technology in the spey game balanced great. We hear why hollow building and the shorter spey rods were big contributions that Bob helped give to the rod space. This episode walks us through the steps to building a bamboo fly rod with a focus on spey. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/216

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/215 Show Sponsor: Turtlebox Audio: https://wetflyswing.com/turtlebox Jonathan Mckenzie, the co-founder of Turtlebox Audio is here to share the story of how they created a great Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker that sounds great and is ready for the outdoors. Jonathan describes how it all started with him and his best 3 buddies and now has become a group of 4 families, 25 people with kids running around the headquarters. Jonathan, Will, Regan, and Jeff Show Notes with Jonathan Mckenzie - TWS - True Wireless Stereo vs the mono single speaker. If you get two turtlebox speakers you can do TWS. - Will Bradley is the guy who rallies people, Reagan is the CFO, Jeff Besner has the big company exposure. - I noted the Outdoors Online Podcast and the Jessica Shambora community podcast. - Duck Camp out of Austin, Zilker Belts, Chama Chair hunting chairs, Pak Mule, Twisted X Brewery and others are big Texas companies that are part of the Tejas Collaborative. - Don Julio 1942 or some in the $60 range like Petron or Teirra noble are good for Tequilla. We get a little lesson on Tequilla here so worth a listen. - The Devil's River trip is coming up that is a classified pristine River out of Texas. You can find Jonathan at TurtleboxAudio.com "Listen Responsibly" -Jonathan Mckenzie Turtlebox Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker Conclusion We get the full Turtlebox story from Jonathan Mckenzie on how he co-founded Turtlebox Audio 8 years ago and has created a great outdoor Bluetooth Speaker focused on fishing, hunting and outdoor enthusiasts. We get a glimpse of where Turtlebox might be heading next and why they are doubling down on the hunting and fishing niche. If you want to hear an amazing company founder, amazing passion, and a product you can stand behind, this is the episode for you. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/215

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/214 Sponsor: Turtlebox Audio: https://wetflyswing.com/turtlebox Sponsor: OPST: https://wetflyswing.com/opst Amy Hazel is here to break down the Deschutes Angler fly shop and what you need to do now to prepare for your next trout fishing trip. Amy shares some great tips for the salmon fly hatch and general trout in May, June and July. We find out how Amy traveled the world fly fishing before landing on the Deschutes River and connecting with John Hazel. Now Amy is heading up a great blog and resource for anglers who want to dig into the Deschtues River. Deschutes Angler Show Notes with Amy Hazel - Amy is setting up hosted trips with Heather Hodson from United Women on the Fly. - I noted the live clubhouse app and our live podcast episodes. - Chicks with Sticks School is the good stuff Amy has going in their classes. - George Cook talked about the history of NW spey on episode 131 here. - The Deschutes Angler Fishing Report Blog - The green drake adults by Mike Lawson. Mike was on the podcast here and covered Green Drake hatch. - Rick Hafele was on the podcast in episode 37 and covered basic entomology. - Tom Jarman was on the podcast to cover Euro Nymphing. - The 16/20 knot for euro nymphing - The non twist knot to keep your salmon fly floating freely and regularly. - The Blue Euro fly and others can be found on the fly page and at MFC. - The Clark's Stone Fly is a killer pattern later in the season. - Dave McNeese was on the podcast in episode 155. You can find Amy at DeschutesAngler.com Whitehorse a view from above Deschutes Angler Conclusion with Amy Hazel Amy Hazel is on the podcast today to break down the keys to trout fishing with a focus on May, June and July. Salmon Flies, golden stones, yellow sallies and other bugs are all broken down today. We focus on Ethan and what he can do being new to the hatch and the Deschutes. We also find out why the blue euro nymph is so effective on the river. We walk through the steps even if you are brand new to the river. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/214