Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/213 Nick Torres is on the podcast to share the story of how Waterworks Lamson Fly Reels came to make one of the best and lightest machined reels in the world. We also find out about the big Belize trip that he recently put together. Lamson produced one of the first large arbor reels on the market. We get the rundown on the lineup and what is new for Lamson in 2021. You can join the Giveaway for the Blue Horizon $8000 prize package for a trip for two. The giveaway ends May 21st so click here to enter. Show Notes Nick Torres - The Ketchum release tool was the first product from Waterworks and is still a great product. - Charles Lamson sold the company to Sage and then Waterworks picked it up at a later point. - Cheeky's Peter Vandergrift was on the podcast in episode 199 here. - The Cobalt rods have been great for saltwater. - Blue Horizon was the big trip for the Giveaway with Nick and the crew. - Lincoln Wesby is a huge figure at Blue Horizon. Here's a Fiberglass Manifesto article that talks about Lincoln. - Lori Ann Murphy was on the podcast in episode 195 and talked about Belize, what you need to do a trip on your own - The Bauer Shrimp and other crap flies - I noted the Jake Jordan Podcast who broke down the steps to getting started with Billfish and blue marlin. You can find Nick at waterworks-lamson.com/ Waterworks Lamson Fly Reels Conclusion with my guest Nick Torres is on the podcast to share the Lamson story and what they have coming up this year. We also talk about the $8000 Belize giveaway they have going. Nick also shares a few good tips and flies for your next permit trip. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/213

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/212 Show Sponsor: Stonefly Nets: https://wetflyswing.com/stonefly Show Sponsor: Turtlebox Audio: https://wetflyswing.com/turtlebox I sat down with Tom Jarman and a special guest host this week on the podcast to cover Euro Nymphing leader, tips, and techniques. Tom shares a perspective from Australia and how his Euro nymphing style differs that other parts of the world. We find out what the 4 main techniques for euro nymphing are that Tom focuses on as we talk about fishing the Metolius River. We also get an insight into how Tom prepares for his competition fishing tournaments. Show Notes with Tom Jarman - The Metolius and fish in the back eddy - I noted Tom's youtube channel with instructional leader setups for euro nymphing. - You can find Tom on Instagram @JarmanFishing here - Jeff Perin was on the podcast in episode 103 and talked about the Loch style fishing. - The blank chartreuse and black woolly bugger -The devin olsen podcast - Bruce Chard was on here on Tarpon Conclusion with Tom Jarman Tom Jarman shares the 4 strategies for euro nymphing and why he thinks lake fishing is going to continue to grow in popularity. We find out what loch style fishing is all about and why it's a buzzword. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/212

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/211 Sponsors: Anglers Coffee: https://wetflyswing.com/anglers Sponsors: OPST: https://wetflyswing.com/opst I sat down with Jason Costello from Canyon Coolers to hear how he turned an upside-down cooler business into one of the big leaders in Rotational Moulded coolers. Canyon Coolers has a no-fault lifetime warranty regardless of what happens. We find out why the rope handle, latches, and boating-focused cooler features have made them a leader out west. Features like recessed latch, bear approval, and other great river features are huge for the fly fishing community. Canyon Coolers Show Notes with Jason Costello - Jason took over Galaxy Coolers and turned it into a business - I noted the grand Canyon podcast and Pete McBride episode 166. Pete talked about Martin Linton and the amazing story of the dories. - Here's some info on Rota Moulding. - Driving over the coolers video I couldn't find but here is the bear video. - The Outfitter 55L cooler is their most popular but the 35 quart is good as well if you don't need as much room for beer and food. - The prospector or navigator are best for big rafting trips - The Grand Canyon 3 week ice chest test - The Ice Academy is a great resource if you want to get some cooler tips. - TPE is a new product for there soft coolers - The Rota Moulded kitchen box will be out very soon. - Here is a video that compares ice savings and coolers - There festival similar to the Fat Tire Festival You can find Jason at CanyonCoolers.com We hear the Canyon Coolers story and how Jason Costello purchased and moved a failing cooler company into one of the leaders in the space with a focus on rivers and boating. Jason shares the features that set them apart and what they have coming new for 2022. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/211

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/210 Sponsors: Stonefly: https://wetflyswing.com/stonefly Sponsors: OPST: https://wetflyswing.com/opst I sat down with Enrico Puglisi who describes how he developed EP Fibers with a focus on saltwater flies with a focus on striped bass fishing out of New York. We Find out how Enrico developed EP fibers and brushes. Enrico has a unique story going back to Cicili and then moving out to New York after meeting his wife. We find out how to catch striped bass and the best flies and resources to go deeper on saltwater fishing and fly tying. Show Notes: Saltwater Flies with Enrico Puglisi - We put together a Lefty Kreh celebration episode for our 200th podcast here. - The Peanut Butter Style flies via Friday Night Flies EP Fibers and brushes are one of Enrico's big contributions. - Silky fibers and brushes: A translucent, very fine diameter synthetic fiber for tying small flies. - Get a stripping basket for your trip. Here's a video that shows you how to make a stripping basket for cheap. - Jones beach and jones shore on Long Island Sound are good state parks for stripers - The Gorge Fly Shop - I noted the Gorge as one of the local fly shops we support who supports this podcast. - Enrico carried many of the same materials like Hareline Dubbing back in the day - The Practical Fly Shop was Enrico's shop back in the day - Enrico's Hupant cigars are his goto You can find Enrico at EPFlies.com Saltwater Flies Conclusion with Enrico Puglisi Enrico Puglisi is here to break down saltwater flies with a focus on fishing for striped bass. We also find out what happened to the fly shops in the Long Island area and why there aren't any left. Enrico shares some great resources focused on saltwater flies and EP Fibers and how Daniel, Enrico's son is taking over EP Flies. We find out a few good tips on tying and obtaining fly materials for your next pattern. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/210

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/209 Sponsors: Turtlebox: https://wetflyswing.com/turtlebox Sponsors: Stonefly Nets: https://wetflyswing.com/stonefly Matt Wray from BW Sports shares the story of how he made a business selling a fly fishing rod Case through Sportsman Warehouse and other wholesalers. We find out how he made a career out of making rod cases over the last 25 years. Matt also makes reel cases, fly tying bags, gear bags along with a couple of different styles of rod cases. Fly Fishing Rod Cast Show Notes with Matt Wray - OGIO is a big golf bag company and the person who hooked Matt up with the Taiwan connection who still makes his fly rod cases. - Alice Heiman was on the Outdoors Online Podcast and noted what makes a great salesperson. - The Fly Fishing Q and A clubhouse room - The medicine bag - The large tackle binder for fly tying You can find Matt at BWSports.com The Fly Fishing Rod Cast Conclusion with Matt Wray Matt Wray from BW Sports shares the story of how he built a 25-year fly fishing business selling rod cases and other similar products to shops, big box stores and anglers from around the country. I remember back in the day when BW Sports and Matt came on the seen. Matt describes how he worked the fly shop seen for a while before going all in on the Amazon and the big box stores. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/209

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/208 Sponsors: OPST: https://wetflyswing.com/opst Sponsors: Anglers Coffee: https://wetflyswing.com/anglers Charly from Jurassic Lake Lodge shares the full story today how it came to be and what you can do to put together a great trip to Argentina. Charly has put in a ton of work improving the infrastructure so this trip is more doable than ever. Jurassic, know locally as Lake Strobel, produces some of the largest rainbows in the Stillwater world. Charly shares the background on the old camp that was the destination before upgrading to a lodge. Jurassic Lake Show Notes with Charly - Charly worked at Untamed Angler before going for going all in on building up the Jurassic lake lodge. - I noted Dennis Isbister from Wild Fish Wild Places who has been down south. - I noted the George Cook Podcast episode 179 where he covered lake fishing from the bank. - The Justin Spence was on the podcast in episode 57 here. Justin also covered Argentina and some DIY tips. - Alberto Rodriguez was the owner and the person who brought steelhead from the Santa Cruz River. Here's a Fly Fisherman article that talks about Jurassic. - We note christer Sjöberg from Loop and the first exploratory trip to Strobel lake. - The F3T and the Taiman video in Russia You can find Charly at JurassicLake.com Jurassic Lake Conclusion with Charly Charly is here to break down the steps to putting together a major trip to Patagonia and Lake Strobel, one of the great destinations in the world with huge rainbow trout. We find out how Rodriguez first brought steelhead in from California and the Santa Cruz River. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/208

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/207 Support Anglers Coffee: https://wetflyswing.com/anglers Joe Monaghan is here to share the Anglers Coffee story and why after retiring he is going back in business as one of the best coffee for fly fisherman. Anglers Coffee is also my favorite coffee and a sponsor for this podcast. We find out how Joe built his first up to a 150 million company, retired, and now started Anglers Coffee. He found himself working with the best coffee roasting companies in the world and making a great life around coffee. I'm Jealous Joe! Support Anglers Coffee Here Use wetflyswing at checkout to get 22% off of Anglers Coffee Anglers Show Notes with Joe Monaghan - Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf along with Starbucks were small companies when Joe got started in coffee. Wet Whisker became Seattle's Best Coffee. - Starbucks on How I Built this Podcast - La Marzocco is the $150 million company that Joe sold. - The Aero Press is a good tool you can use to drink coffee on the go. The make the Aero Press Travel - Tim McCormick is a great roaster who roasts Anglers Coffee and worked for Starbucks. - We talk about the cost of Anglers Coffee and why it costs a little more than your average coffee. Joe explains why this is and what you get from your coffee. - Gaula River was a recommended spot for Atlantic Salmon - We Talked about Justin Aldrich and the power of the fly fishing community to support all. - Early Riser or Black Rifle are two other outdoor targeting coffee companies. You can find Joe at Anglers Coffee. Anglers Coffee Conclusion with Joe Monaghan We find out why Anglers Coffee founder, Joe Monaghan started a coffee company focused on the fishing community after retiring from a $150 million company that he started and grew over 40 years. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/207

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/206 Sponsor: Anglers Coffee: https://wetflyswing.com/anglers Sponsor: Stonefly Nets: https://wetflyswing.com/stonefly I sat down with Louis Cahill from Gink and Gasoline who has been leading the way in the online fly fishing space for a long time now. Louis shares the story of how they decided to start blogging every day and have not stopped since 2011. We hear about some of the blogs that were popular in 2011 and helped pave the way for G and G and why Louis is still going after all of these years. We also find out how Louis almost gave up Gink and Gasoline after he got trolled around political topics. Gink and Gasoline Show Notes with Louis Cahill - Gary Lacey and the bamboo rod class was the place that Louis - Kent Klewein was the original co-founder of Gink and Gasoline - Moldy Chum was the original site that launched Louis' website. Brian from Moldy Chum was on the podcast in episode 112 here. - Bruce Chard was the person who introduced Louis to the industry and was on the podcast in episode 124. - Simon Gawesworth was the first person to sign up for the G and G newsletter. Simon was on the podcast way back in episode 009. - Dan Frazier is going to be hosting the new G and G podcast with Louis. Justin Pickett will also be on the podcast as well as a host. Dan talks Carp on the Orvis podcast here. - Here's a link to the podcast Smartless with Justin Bateman which is one of my new favorite podcasts. - Peter from Cheeky noted the Smartless Podcast. Peter was on the podcast in episode 199. - BoJack horseman with Will Arnett is a hilarious show that Louis noted here. - Tyler Hackett from Wandering and Blue Lines created the logo for the Gink and Gasoline podcast. - In 2011 the big fly fishing blogs included Mid Current, Moldy Chum, Arron Block Mysteries Internal, Jason Tucker with Fontinalis Rising, Fish Beer with Matt Dunn was a site way out in left field. - I noted the new Clubhouse app where were we are doing live podcasting. You can find us at wetflyswing.com/clubhouse - I noted Roger at Ask about Fly Fishing and the Bucky Buchstabber hate mail that came up on his podcast. - I noted the Drake Forum and the craziness over there. - Bob Reece at Thin Air Angler was doing some fly tying videos - The go fund me site Andrew Grillos - Louis on the Fly Fishing Insider Podcast You can find Louis at GinkandGasoline.com Gink and Gasoline Conclusion with Louis Cahill Louis Cahill is here to share the story of how he created Gink and Gasoline, a daily fly fishing blog that has been posting content since 2011. We find out about the new G and G Podcast and where they are going next. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/206

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/205 We hear the story of how Chris Nemlowill from Fort George Brewery created one of the best-selling craft microbrews in the NW with the Vortex IPA. We find out how Fort George came to be after Chris walked on at Bill's Tavern and found the old Fort George building. We find out why they started selling microbrews in cans and why the 16 oz can was there goto can for the flagship beer. This is our first beer episode and you know I love a good IPA, so I hope you are not surprised. I want to celebrate craft brews like we support local fly shops. Fort George Brewery Show Notes with Chris Nemlowill - Caldera Brewing has been a great brew for a long time as well. - Let's Brew is the place to get your home brewing supplies - Jack Harris at Bill's Tavern was the guy who helped put it together. - Duck Dive Pale Ale from Bill's took gold medal at the beer games. - I noted the Edgefield with Mcmenamins and the old building fix ups that are part of many craft brew location. - We talk about the Vortex IPA and how it turned a 10 year business plan into 2 a two year plan as is a unicorn for craft beers. - 1811 Lager - Dales and Caldera were two of the first craft brews using a can for their beers. - The Pelican, Bouy and others are in Astoria - Craft Beer and Brewing Podcast and Good Beer Hunting Podcat You can find Chris at FortGeorgeBrewery.com Top Fort George Brews Vortex 1811 3 way IPA is different each year Suicide Squeeze is a collab with Seattle lab and the Snake changes color cavatica Stout is from Charlottes web Hazy Ips Duck Dive Pale Ale Fort George Brewery Conclusion with Chris Nemlowill We get the full Fort George Story from the founder of Fort George Brewery. We find out how the town of Astoria was founded in 1811, the British government took it over as Fort George, and later Chris found the perfect spot in the car dealership. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/205

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/204 Sponsor: Stonefly Nets: https://wetflyswing.com/opst Sponsor: Anglers Coffee: https://wetflyswing.com/sawyer Captain Jake Jordan has been leading the way on saltwater fly fishing and billfish trips for most of our lives. Jake walks us through the steps to plan and catch your first billfish this year. Hint: It's not as hard as you might think (or as expensive)! Jake shares the background on his saltwater schools and how to get started and guaranteed a tarpon for $600. This episode is almost too good to be true so share it with someone you think would love to learn and catch a tarpon or a billfish. Billfish Show Notes with Capt. Jake Jordan - The Sailfish school started in the early 1990s. Jake specializes in getting everyone into sailfish. - Marlin Roosh helped design the billfish lines when he was at RIO - Bill Pen had some of the old reels and then Jack Charleton brought in the next great reels. Jack then started Mako Reels which Jake. - The Guatemala trip is the better sailfish to get started with. They use old wooden boats that have been restored. - Ed Jaworski's new book on casting - Cam Sigler of Eddy Bower designed the first billfish fly. - the Trey Combs Blue Water Book - Sandy Moret is a good resource You can find Jake at JakeJordan.com Billfish Conclusion with Jake Jordan Captain Jake Jordan walks us through the steps to getting out on your first billfish fly fishing trip. It's probably easier than you think given that Jake highlights a number of different options to get it done. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/204

https://wetflyswing.com/203 Sponsor: Sawyer Oars: http://wetflyswing.com/sawyer Sponsor: OPST: http://wetflyswing.com/opst Bobby Bower is here from Rocky Mountain Rafts to share some tips on choosing an inflatable raft for fishing. We find out why a drop-stitch floor can be helpful for fishing if you want to avoid a frame. Bobby also talks about which boat is best if you don't have a trailer and want to throw the boat on top of the car. RMR is also working on a new inflatable standing platform for their fishing boat so there should be some great things to see this year. Show Notes: Tips on Choosing an Inflatable Raft with Bobby Bower 06:30- Dave Whitlock was on the podcast in episode 160. Dave was a big influence for Bobby in his fly fishing career. 15:30 - NRS, Aire and Maravia are all big raft companies out there. We talk about how competitive the space is and how Rocky Mountain has founder their niche. 15:40 - The RMR Storm is a killer boat for fishing. It's small enough to get two guys down the river and super portable. 17:30 - The Drop Stitch floor is a great feature for fly fishing. Here's the 14' drop stitch raft that has enough room for your largest trips. 27:35 - We talked about the fishing frame and some new ideas for the frames. Bobby noted the new frames that will be out very soon with a focus on weight. 46:00 - FB has a number of good groups to help with rafts 49:50 - The New River is a great smallmouth fishery. Here's a link to the park. Conclusion: Inflatable Raft for Fishing with Bobby Bower Bobby Bower from Rocky Mountain Rafts is on the podcast to share some tips on choosing an inflatable boat for Fishing. Bobby has a huge passion dfoe boats and today shares some stories from his home town near the New River. https://wetflyswing.com/203

https://wetflyswing.com/202 Sponsor: OPST: http://wetflyswing.com/opst Sponsor: Sawyer Oars: http://wetflyswing.com/sawyer Nick Lyons, founder of Lyons Press Publishing is on the podcast to share the story of how he created one of the most influential publishing companies in the fly fishing space having published some of the greatest writers and books in the business. We talk about the history and who some of those great writers were which includes Swisher and Richards, Whitlock and many others. I'm really excited to share this one with you and we even get into a little hoops. Show Notes with Nick Lyons - Nick was on the Orvis Podcast here if you want to hear more from Nick. - Nick was running Crown Publishing back in the day and was also teaching at the time. Michele Obama's book, Becoming, was recently published by Crown. - Art Flick's Streamside Guide was a huge book for Nick. - Fisherman's Bounty was the book that got Nick fully engrained into this world. Swisher and Richards came from an Art Flick recommendation. Selective Trout came from this connection with Art Flick. - Fire and the Straw is Nick's most recent book that he wrote that touches on key points in his life. - Big Two Hearted river by Hemmingway changed Nick's trajectory and thinking of outdoor writing and literature. - French Fishing Flies was a book that did not sell well but was a good example of a diverse list of books. - Dave Whitlock was another great author and was on this podcast in episode 160 here. - GEM Skues books as well as Art Lingren's book on Haig-Brown were to more influential books. - Where the Bright Waters Meet by Harry Plunkent Greene. - Fishing the Dry Fly Dermot Wilson and Masters on the Dry Fly by JM Migel were two good dry fly books from distant times in the past. Nick was able to bring many old books back to life. - Gary LaFontaine's book Caddisflies is one of the great fly fishing books of all time. - Rowman and Littlefield now own Lyons Press Publishing and are still producing new outdoor books. - I noted Art Lingren was on the podcast in episode 191 of the podcast. - John Gierach noted Thomas McGuane and Nick said he is the best fishing writer in the world. John Gierach was on the podcast in episode 47 here. Fly Fishing Books Conclusion with Nick Lyons The great Nick Lyons is here today to share the story of how he founded one of the most impactful publishing house with a focus on fly fishing and outdoor writers. Nick and I cover it all today including his history playing basketball and some family challenges around death. https://wetflyswing.com/202

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/201 Show Sponsor: https://wetflyswing.com/turtlebox I sat down with the founders of Yakoda Supply, Jason Faerman and Justin Fuller share the story and challenges of trying to create a full-time business in the fly fishing space. We hear about how they found their niche and created basic products like the fly tin, the utility wallet, guide laces, and more. You know I love hearing the stories, successes, and failures from brands in the fly fishing space so we get a feel for what it takes to go all-in on your passion. Show Notes with Yakoda Supply - Rocky Mountain Anglers and Randy Hicks was the guy that brought Jason and Justin together on a trip to Wyoming. - The Yakoda Gear transport aka the drifter. This bag is to use for anything you need to put in it and can hold 20 gallon jugs of water if needed. - The utility pouch is a lot like my insulated water bottle holder. - We talk about the guide laces and why such a simple product is such a great product for Yakoda. - The Thermarest chair kit is a great product that has lasted for years. - We noted the Caddis Fly Shop which has been doing a great job promoting Yakoda online. - We noted the Montana Fly Company (MFC) who has been a big player in helping to get the Yakoda fly patterns online. - The Quarterly fly tin is delivered every 3rd month. - The purple reign is a variation of the Lance Egan's rainbow warrior. Lance was on here. You can find Jason and Justin at YakodaSupply.com and here's the actual Purple Reign Fly Pattern Full Podcast Transcript for this Episode You can click here to get the PDF or read below: Yakoda Supply Podcast Transcript-transcript Conclusion with Yakoda Supply We get the background on a new fly fishing business with the story behind Yakoda Supply. Jason and Justin are a self-proclaimed simple fly fishing product company with a focus on simplicity. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/201 Show Sponsor: https://wetflyswing.com/turtlebox

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/200 Sponsor: Stonefly Nets: https://wetflyswing.com/opst Sponsor: Turtlebox Audio: https://wetflyswing.com/turtlebox Today we celebrate the 200th episode of this podcast by celebrating Lefty Kreh who passed away just a few months after we launched the Wet Fly Swing Podcast. Lefty is the most highlighted person in the history of fly fishing so very happy to celebrate with you here. We hear about the life story of Lefty today from Gary Reich who knew Lefty and wrote a great article at Anglers Journal on Lefty's life. We find out why photography was a big thing that separated Lefty early on and why Joe Brooks was so important for Lefty along the way. Show Notes with Gary Reich - Here's the article that Gary wrote in Anglers Journal about Lefty Kreh. - The F3T video with Flip talking about mentors and how Lefty was everyone's mentor or that's how many felt. - Battle of the Bulge - Tochterman's fishing tackle in Baltimore - Lefty worked at Fort Detrick where he made Anthrax. Here's a summary of what happened to some of the anthrax. There was also a strain of Anthrax named after Lefty. - The Miami Metro fishing tournament was given to Lefty from Joe Brooks and was a huge deal for Lefty to elevate him in saltwater fly fishing. - Joe Brooks was on the podcast in episode 71 here and noted the documentary he created about his uncle, Joe Brooks. - Tom Brokaw was a good friend of Lefty and was also interviewed by Gary in preparation for the Lefty article. - The profile articles on Bob Popovich and Bob Clouser were both covered by Gary. - My Life was this Big was one of Lefty's great books and one Gary mentions here. You can find Gary at the AnglersJournal.com Gary Reich tells the story of Lefty Kreh, the most notable fly fisherman in present-day history. We hear how Anthrax BVK1 was named after Lefty and plenty of other random stuff that'll surprise you about the great Lefty. We find out how Joe Brooks and other influences the direction of Lefty. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/200

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/F3T Paul Nicoletti and Nick Jones are here to share the Fly Fishing Film Tour story and the killer films they have on tap this year. We find out how they made it happen this year with an amazing selection of films covering the world. Some of the 2020 Fly Fishing Film Tour includes a great film on MLK, Brian Kelly on the Green River with autoimmune disease, and many more. We dig into a few of the details of the season and how best to connect to the guys. Show Notes with the Fly Fishing Film Tour Crew - The Trout Bum Diaries was the start of the F3t. Tom Bie also had a huge role in getting it all started and was on the podcast in episode 162. - Warren Miller purchased Pocket Outdoor Media and acquired Outside magazine, Climbing magazine, outside TV and others are part of the bigger group now. - I noted Jurrasic Lake and the episode which will be out soon. - Elliott Adler was on the podcast in episode 54 and produced the Drake Podcast. - Paul noted Leap Year about Steelhead this year. Here's the trailer: - We talked about the Huge Fly Fisherman who was the co-host with Paul on the tour this year. - Ansil and the MLK story: 2021 F3T Trailer - "Mighty Waters" - We noted the So Fly Podcast and the 4 hour podcast which interviews the people behind each of the films in F3T/ - River Tigers was a great film. Here's the trailer. You can find Nick and Paul at FlyFilmTour.com Fly Fishing Film Tour Conclusion with Nick and Paul Nick Jones and Paul Nicoletti share the 2020 Fly Fishing Film Tour and the history of how it all came to become the leader in film production. We hear about how they both found themselves on the front end of selecting and running F3T. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/F3T

https://wetflyswing.com/199 Sponsor: OPST: http://wetflyswing.com/opst Sponsor: Sawyer Oars: http://wetflyswing.com/sawyer Peter Vandergrift from Cheeky Fishing is here to walk through the top tips on finding the right fly fishing reel for your setup. We hear about the 4 reel models in the Cheeky lineup and what you need for your species of choice. We hear about an amazing steelhead that Peter landed on the Skagit and the tear that it brought to Dave McCoy's eye. This after they forgot their food and water for the day and only had an 18 pack of beer. This episode Show Notes with Peter Vandergrift - Camille Egdorf was at the first lodge Peter worked at on his first trip to Alaska. Peter shares a great Alaska adventure with his parent's car as a 16 year old. - Diane Bristol was a huge influence on Peter's career in fly fishing. Diane has been doing marketing at Simms for many years. - IndyFly is Oliver White's nonprofit and a program that Peter worked on in the past. - I noted the Joe Goodspeed episode 193 with Thomas and Thomas Rod Designs. Joe shared the process and stories behind the T&T rods. - The Preload 350 is the perfect beginner setup for trout fishing - The difference between the PreLoad, Tyro which comes with two spools. - The Cheeky Reel Selector - Schoolie tournament - Dave McCoy was on the podcast and Tom Larimer was on the podcast here. You can find Peter at CheekyFishing.com Cheeky Fly Fishing Reel Conclusion with Peter Vandergrift We get the story behind Cheeky and some tips on choosing a high-quality fly fishing reel with Peter Vandergrift. One of the best stories here is where Peter describes his first Skagit River steelhead and the tears of joy brought to Dave McCoy from this trip. https://wetflyswing.com/199 Sponsor: OPST: http://wetflyswing.com/opst Sponsor: Sawyer Oars: http://wetflyswing.com/sawyer

Show Notes: wetflyswing.com/198 Sponsor: Stonefly Nets: wetflyswing.com/stonefly Ethan Igleheart shares the background on how he created a wood trout net business at stonefly nets. We find out what the process looks like in producing nets and how the burl makes the nets so unique. We talk about some of the specific nets Ethan makes and some of the custom nets they make. You'll have a perspective on what goes into making a wood landing net at the end of this episode. Stonefly Nets is a sponsor for this podcast and you can support this podcast and Stonefly by clicking here: wetflyswing.com/stonefly Show Notes with Ethan Igleheart - Cold Water Collectibles is a good resource for old rods and gear. - We talk about the burls and why they make the net so unique - The Spalted Maple burrow net - We talk about Tom Morgan Rodsmiths who were on the podcast here and are partnering on a new project with Ethan. - Nov 20 of 2020 on Instagram. Has red mixed in with some other killer colors. - Wet talk about the fish pond rubber netting and the similarities to the Stonefly net. - I noted the electrode video that can be found on Stonefly Nets Intagram page. - Dave Whitlock was on the podcast and Davy Wotton was on the podcast here. You can find Ethan at StoneflyNets.com Trout Net Conclusion with Ethan Igleheart We find out the steps to making a wood trout net and how Ethan Igleheart created a successful fly fishing business in the wooden trout net space. The secret is creating a custom one of a kind fishing net for a premium price. Ethan has also partnered up with Tom Morgan Rodsmiths who were on this podcast in a past episode. They have a package deal that comes with a Stonefly Net and custom rod. Stonefly Nets is also a sponsor for the Podcast so please click below to check out some of the products they have going. Show Notes: wetflyswing.com/198 Sponsor: Stonefly Nets: wetflyswing.com/stonefly

https://wetflyswing.com/197 Sponsor: Sawyer Oars: http://wetflyswing.com/sawyer Sponsor: OPST: http://wetflyswing.com/opst Ray Heater, the founder of Ray's River Dories, is on the podcast today to share the story of how he built one of the biggest wooden drift boat companies for over 30 years. We find out why the 14 Rapid Robert is Ray's favorite boat. Ray also shares some tips on keeping your boat up including which oil to use, how to wet sand the outside of the boat with epoxy, and why he doesn't just use wood for his boat panels. Wooden Drift Boat Show Notes with Ray Heater - Here is the Grant's Getaways video with Ray Heater that we noted where Grant covers some of Ray's shop. - Francis Ames' Fishing the Oregon Country book and Fred Huffman were big influences on Ray's fishing experience early on. - Ray noted Marty Sherman - Ray notes the Rapid Robert and the details of where he first saw it on the Nestucca - Roger Fletcher and Joe Koffler noted the Rapid Robert as well. Roger was on the podcast in episode 177 and covered the history of drift boats. - The fellow in Oretown was the first guy that gave Ray the design for the boat that became Ray's River Dories. Oretown Marine and Carl was the guy making a Rapid Robert and the exact design that Ray used. - The river skiff vs the rapid Robert boats. Boulder Boats were on the podcast in episode 182 and we covered the River Skiff. - Ray noted Bob Pritchett who he knew and talked about the flat spot on the bottom of the boat. Here's some more drift boat history where Bob is noted. - AJ DeRosa was a big customer for Ray and Cyrus over the years. AJ has a great operation going focused on wood boats as well. - Koffler was on the show in episode 180 and talked about the need for a flat area on the bottom of the boat to get it up on step, - Randy Dersham on McKenzie - Jason Cajune was on the podcast and talked about stitch and glue. - Daileys Sea Fin is the oil to used to protect the inside of your boat - I noted OPST and the lightweight gear they have going. Wooden Drift Boat Conclusion with Ray Heater Ray Heater who founded Rays River Dories wooden drift boats shares his story on the podcast today along with some tips and history of wooden drift boat building. https://wetflyswing.com/197

Show Notes: http://wetflyswing.com/196 Sponsor: Stonefly Nets: http://wetflyswing.com/turtlebox Jason Cajune shares the story of how he created one of the most unique drift boats in the world. If you haven't seen Cajune Boats you have to listen today. We find out how Jason grew up in Glacier National Park working on boats with his family. We find out what stick and glue is all about and why mixing wood with epoxy makes one of the most durable boats out there. Show Notes with Jason Cajune - The Glacier Boat Company and the Carville planked style boats are a big part of Jason's history. The sinopah boat is 100 years old and is what Jason grew up on. - Roger was on the podcast in episode 177 and talked about the history of drift boats. - Sam Devlin was the boat builder who helped Jason move into the idea of building a drift boat via stick and glue method. - Clackacraft, lavro and hyde along with Willis were the big boats when Jason first got started. Ray Heater was also doing his thing with Ray's River Dories back in the day. - Nathaniel Herreshoff and Francis Herreshoff had great sailboats from the east coast. This is where Cajune gets some of their style. - I noted Wetlander and whether you need it to protect the boat. Jason noted line x sprayed on their boats. - Adipose boats and boulder boats were on and talked about the skiff. The south fork skiff was around back when Jason started. - The freestone skiff was the first about 15 years ago. You can find Jason at CajuneBoats.com Conclusion with Jason Cajune The Founder of Cajune Boats, Jason Cajune shares what goes into a stick and glue wooden drift boat. We find out that it's more than just the stick or glue that makes this boat unique. Jason has a history in boat business and describes the 18 foot decked over Doris that he made for the Grand Canyon. Show Notes: http://wetflyswing.com/196 Sponsor: Stonefly Nets: http://wetflyswing.com/turtlebox

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/195 Sponsor: Stonefly Nets: https://wetflyswing.com/stonefly Sponsor: Anglers Coffee: https://wetflyswing.com/anglers Lori-Ann Murphy shares the story of how she moved from a career in nursing over to guiding full time and then to Belize Fly Fishing. She chose a life of traveling over the status quo. We talk about bonefish, permit, and tarpon today and how you can put together a trip this year. We find out why Lori-Ann has Lee Wulff's boxer shorts (given to from Joann) and why Lefty got in a fistfight with the old boys back in the day over casting. This is a fun one today so hope you enjoy! - Bonefish tarpon trust is a group doing some great work to monitor and protect fish species in Belize. - We talked about Lincoln and the face of Belize Fly Fishing - Sweetwater Travel were on the podcast in episode 105. - Lori-Ann just signed up with Temple Fork Outfitters. Rick Pope, the founder was on the podcast in episode 158. - Cayo Frances Farm and Fly along with boat sup's are two good resources for Belize. - Lori-Ann talked about the trips on tap for the year including the steelhead trip with Mia Sheppard who was on the podcast in episode 76 with Marty. - United Woman on the Fly and their lead Heather Hodson was on the podcast in episode 44 here. - Rachel Finn was on the podcast in episode 72 and was a very polarizing episode. It was one of my favorites because of Rachel's personality. - The Hungry Trout is the shop that Rachel Finn worked at that Lori noted today. 1:07:50 - Rick Pope was on the podcast in episode 158. You can find Lori-Ann at Reel Woman Fly Fishing and Reel Belize. Belize Fly Fishing Conclusion with Lori-ann Murphy Lori-Ann Murphy is on the podcast to share the life of Belize fly fishing and what you need to know before heading south. We find out how she transitioned from trout fishing in Montana over to Belize and beyond. Lori also shares some beginner tips if it's your first time in Belize. I am keeping my fingers crossed that as you read this all things covid have come together to allow myself and our team to travel to Belize for my biggest tropical trip ever Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/195 Sponsor: Stonefly Nets: https://wetflyswing.com/stonefly Sponsor: Anglers Coffee: https://wetflyswing.com/anglers

Show Notes: http://wetflyswing.com/194 Sponsor: Stonefly Nets: http://wetflyswing.com/stonefly Sponsor: Anglers Coffee: http://wetflyswing.com/anglers Jess Westbrook shares the amazing stories behind the Mayfly Project that he created to help foster kids change their lives with fly fishing. Today, we find out what is the hardest part of the program and what you can do to help some kids out. Jess talks about how fly fishing helps the kids with their depression and anxiety. We also find out who Kaitlin is and why she is so important for the project. Click below and listen to the Mayfly Project ere) Show Notes with Jess Westbrook - The Angry Eagle Lodge on Lake Illiama is one of Jess' favorite places in fly fishing. - We talked about the Anchored Podcast where April interviewed Jess. - Project Healing Waters and Casting for Recovery are two great examples of Not for Profits that are doing well in the US. - Pure Charity helps manage backend software for Jess and the project. - Anglers All fly shop is helping to promote the tournament in May. - End of May is the 25 on the Fly tournament is having their first session in 2021. - Andrea Larko designed the Mayfly Project logo. You can find Jess at themayflyproject.com The Mayfly Project Conclusion with Jess Westbrook Jess Westbrooks shares the background and reason why he started the first foster kid program focused on fly fishing. They have 40 projects now and expanding into the UK. Jess has a staff of 6 with plans to grow even bigger as we go into the new year. Find out what you can do to help out and why Jess and the crew have the support from some of the biggest brands in the business. Show Notes: http://wetflyswing.com/194 Sponsor: Stonefly Nets: http://wetflyswing.com/stonefly Sponsor: Anglers Coffee: http://wetflyswing.com/anglers

Show Notes: http://wetflyswing.com/193 Sponsor: Anglers Coffee: http://wetflyswing.com/anglers Sponsor: Stonefly Nets: http://wetflyswing.com/stonefly We get the background on Thomas and Thomas Fly Rods from the Joe Goodspeed who designs all of the rods at T&T. Joe is a wealth of knowledge in product production and highlights it all today. We talk about the rod design process, what you need to know about nano particles, graphene and marketing. Joe gives us the low down on how the technology and marketing is converging and confusing. - Brooks Robinson was on the podcast in episode 171 and covered the steps to choosing a fly line. - Wet talked about Tom Dorsey and real rod design vs OEM and other rod designing processes. - The horizon series was part of Tom's influence before leaving. - The Paradigm is the deep flexing graphite series and the lotic is the deep flexing glass rod. - Batson Rainshadow blanks make a high-quality blank and is used by a number of the rod companies who are not as involved directly in the rod building process. - The Zone series is T&T's low-end price point. - We talked about the Contact 2 Rods which is one of their popular series. - Mike Lawson was on the podcast in episode 190 and talked about Gary LaFontaine madness. If you don't know of Mike or Gary you should check out episode 190. Mike's one of the most respected people in fly fishing! - I noted the Koffler episode #180 and how you know your drift boat is balance. A balanced fly rod is a similar effect in that you just know. - Dave Whitlock's Near enough sculpin and crayfish are two flies Joe recommends and Dave has been a huge influence for Joe. Dave Whitlock was on the podcast in episode 160. - Joe's Mini Crayfish Jig can be found out Fullin Mill. - The Red's Fly Shop and Joe killing it with the Crayfish pattern. Joe from Red's Fly Shop - We noted Devin Olsen and Tactical Fly Fishing. Devin was on the podcast in episode 43 and covered euro nymphing. You can find Joe on Instagram at Teeth_and_Trout and at ThomasandThomas.com The Thomas and Thomas Fly Rods Conclusion with my Joe GoodSpeed Joe Goodspeed shares some tips on Euro Nymphing with a focus on the Thomas and Thomos Fly Rods that he designs. We also dig into Joe's background in designing fly lines while at Cortland and today brings it all together as you get a perspective from one of the leaders in the rod space. Sponsor: Anglers Coffee: http://wetflyswing.com/anglers Sponsor: Stonefly Nets: http://wetflyswing.com/stonefly

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/192 Sponsor: Stonefly Nets: https://wetflyswing.com/stonefly Sponsor: Anglers Coffee: https://wetflyswing.com/anglers Scott Hogan, the lead man behind one of the best drift boat bottom coating companies in the business. Scott describes how Wetlander is a super slick easy to apply product that will allow your boat to slide down the river bottom. Wetlander Show Notes with Scott Hogan - Koffler Boats were on the podcast in episode 180 and talked about Wetlander and their process to apply it. - I noted Adipose Boatworks and the fact that Wetlander is great for fiberglass boats as well. - We talk about the Outdoors Online Marketing Podcast and a business tip from Scott. This is my second podcast and is for you if you have a business. - Here is the Wetlander Instagram page. - Joe from Reds Fly Shop was on the podcast here You can find Scott at Wetlander Drift Boat Bottom Coasting Resources Noted in the Show Drift Boat Bottom Conclusion with Scott Hogan We find out about Wetlander and why it's one of the best products right now for protecting the bottom of your boat and keeping it slick and sliding down the river. Scott Hogan walks us through the steps to get started today. Wetlander is one of the best products you can use for the bottom of your drift boat. \Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/192 Sponsor: Stonefly Nets: https://wetflyswing.com/stonefly Sponsor: Anglers Coffee: https://wetflyswing.com/anglers

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/191 Sponsor: Turtlebox Audio: https://wetflyswing.com/turtlebox I sat down with Art Lingren to discuss fly fishing British Columbia with a focus on the people that laid the path for many anglers afterward. We talk about Art's connection to Roderick Haig Brown, Sid Glasso, Harry Lemire, and other influential anglers and fly tyers. Show Notes with Art Lingren - Haig Brown wrote about the Poison Blue or the grayling. - The doc sprately was the fly that helped Art catch his first steelhead. - We talked about the Western Angler by Haig Brown - Fly Patterns of British Columbia and the 100th anniversary with Haig Brown was published by Frank Amato. - Famous British Columbia Fly Fishing Waters is another great resource to get the history on fly fishing BC. - Art's book on Bob Clay out of the Kispiox and Steelhead Influences - Totem Fly Fishers of BC. - Dave McNeese was on here. - We talk about the Oral History of fly fishing program out of Western Washington: - Frank Amato was on the podcast here and FTJ was a sponsors - Bruce Kruk was on the podcast here - The Thompson River Journal, The Dean River Journal - The General Practitioner - Art's friend brought the flies in from GB. - John Gierach was on here - I noted the John McMillan podcast You can find Art on Facebook. Art Lingren's Top British Columbia Fly Fishing Books Irresistible Waters Thompson River Journal West Coast Steelheader Famous British Columbia Fly Fishing Waters Dean River Journal Contemporary Fly Patterns of British Columbia Kispiox River Journal British Columbia Fly Fishing Conclusion with my Art Lingren Art Lingren shares some of the history of British Columbia fly fishing and tying. We find out what is first steelhead felt like and what is still left on his bucket lists. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/191 Sponsor: Turtlebox Audio: https://wetflyswing.com/turtlebox

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/190 Support our Sponsor: Turtlebox Audio: https://wetflyswing.com/turtlebox Mike Lawson from Henrys Fork Anglers is on the podcast to break down the Green Drake hatch and fishing mayflies on the Henrys Fork. Mike sheds some light on different bugs and some entomology to help you on the water. We find out about where and how you can fish rainbow trout and brown trout as Mike shares some tips on fishing dry flies on the upper and lower sections of the Henrys Fork River. Henrys Fork Show Notes with Mike Lawson - Mike noted Joe Brooks, Dave Whitlock and other great old-timers who visited the Henrys Fork in the early days. Joe's nephew and Dave Whitlock were both on our podcasts in past episodes. - We talked about the book Caddisflies and Gary Lofontaine who was one of Mike's closest friends in the fly fishing world. - The river rap series was Gary Lofontaine's early idea of the fly fishing podcast. - Spring Creeks was one of Mike's big books along with Fly Fishing the Henrys Fork. - Mike noted the Pale Morning Dun and we talked about the PMD with Joe Rotter here. - I noted the salmon fly hatch which we covered here with Jon Smeraglio. - The para drake is a good pattern - Kelly Galloup was on the podcast here and noted the ant as a key dry fly to have in your box. - Enrique policy uses the EP fibers which also work great. - Mike talks about fishing the dry midge in his book spring creeks. - Fly Fishing the Henrys Fork is the goto book. You can find Mike at HentrsForkanglers.com Green Drake Conclusion with Mike Lawson Mike Lawson from Henrys Fork Anglers is here to share some big tips on fishing dry flies on the Henrys Fork. We talk about why the green Drake is such a huge hatch and then walk through PMD's and other big hatches. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/190 Sponsor: Turtlebox Audio: https://wetflyswing.com/turtlebox

Show Notes: https://outdoorsonline.co/014 Stepping out of the Fly Fishing comfort zone as I indulge in promoting my other podcasting baby. I share a great podcast episode from my other show, the Outdoors Online Marketing Podcast. If you have a business or are interested in blogging, then this one if for you. If you are not then you might want to pass on this one, unless you love a good hiphoptic intro. Quote: "Nobody is Born Being a Good Writer." Conclusion with Mike Alton Mike Alton talks about how to become a better blogger and how to prepare for producing a great blog post. He shares the 5 Paragraph framework that will help you understand blogging. Tons of great content to up your game this week with the Blog father himself. Show Notes: https://outdoorsonline.co/014

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/188 Sponsor: Stonefly Nets: https://wetflyswing.com/stonefly Sponsor: Anglers Coffee: https://wetflyswing.com/anglers Todd Scharf shares some huge tips on finding Skeena river steelhead and the gear you need to have a successful trip up north in British Columbia. Todd runs the legendary Skeena Steelhead lodge and provides some insight on a 10 year commitment. Todd shares the exact lines and head he uses and why and when you should fish shallow vs deep for steelhead. We also find out about the connection to Arc'teryx and the early days of the G4 Simms Waders and when to use a single hand spey for steelhead. Skeena River Steelhead Show Notes with Todd Scharf - Rob Bryce was on the podcast in episode 20 and covered Skeena Steelhead fishing. - Northbound is a short movie that was produced on the Skeena. - I noted the Steelhead Alley episode with Greg Senyo who guides in the midwest. - Legendary Skeena Steelhead Lodge can be found at Upstream Adventures. - Scott McGarva was on the podcast and had the Ankle Deep and 20' quote. - The OPST Riffle is great when you need the inside edge - George Cook was on the podcast here and has worked with Todd on the hunting and fishing side. - Golden West Fly Shop from Mike Maxwell - Todd noted Bob Meiser and the Meiser rods in the early days. - I noted the OPST Commando Smooth and Todd break down the other products from Pure Skagit. - We talk about the Groove vs the Smooth - Simon Gawesworth was on the podcast wh - The blue balls intruder You can find Todd at UpstreamAdventures.com "Wherever you see that jiggle, that's where I'm fishing." -Todd Scharf Skeena River Conclusion with Todd Scharf Todd Scharf shares the gear and tips on finding and swinging up steelhead on the Skeena River system. We talk about the difference between fishing the Skeena vs some of the tributaries. We also dig into single-hand spey and other great lines for Skeena River steelhead fishing. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/188 Sponsor: Anglers Coffee: https://wetflyswing.com/anglers Sponsor: Stonefly Nets: https://wetflyswing.com/stonefly

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/187 I sat down with Justin Waayenberg from Adipose Boatworks to hear about the benefits of their Fiberglass boat and their river skiff compared to other materials and drift boats on the market. We get a little nerdy on the build and dig into all things fiberglass boats and river skiffs. Plenty of great stories including the one about why Justin decided to go into the Army at age 17 before he finished high school. Please share this episode with one other person today to help get the word out Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/187

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/186 Sponsors: Stonefly Nets: http://wetflyswing.com/stonefly Anglers Coffee: https://anglerscoffee.com/ I sat down with Joe Rotter from Reds Fly Shop to dig into some tips on fishing the mayfly hatch with a focus on the blue-winged olive. Joe has a serious passion for teaching and breaks down his good stuff today. We find out what technical dry fly fishing is all about on the Yakima River. Joe is a wealth of knowledge and shares his best tips on dry fly fishing. We find out what gear you need and what makes a great dry fly fisherman. Reds Fly Shop Show Notes with Joe Rotter - The Mend is the podcast that Joe puts together for Red's is another great resource online. - The shadow cast in a River Runs Through It is one of the most impactful scenes in the movie. I interviewed the right-hand man for the movie here. - I noted the couple of entomologists I've had on. Rick Hafele was on the podcast in episode 37 and shared a general rundown on aquatic entomology. Peter Sticher from Ascent Fly Fishing was on the show in episode 51 and shared some killer tips on matching the hatch. - The Sage Foundation is a great dry fly rod for $325 to $350. You can find the Sage Foundation here from our podcast sponsor, the Gorge Fly Shop. (If you purchase through this link from the Gorge, this podcast gets a small commission at no extra cost to you). - The Redington zero and the Scientific Anglers amplitude smooth are two great choices for mid range gear for the reel and the fly line respectively. - Lune aquel or loon lochsa are both great dry fly floatants to use. - Antonio Gonzales has some comp flies that are killer. - I noted the Tom Rowland podcast and the lack of balance as a guide. Tom was on our podcast and I was a guest on Tom's show. - The Gary Borger book on presentation is Joe's most recommended resource and Gary was on the podcast here. You can find joe at RedsFlyShop.com Reds Fly Shop Conclusion with Joe Rotter Joe Rotter brings his A game today as we dig into dry fly fishing with a focus on mayflies on the Yakima River in Washington. Find out why a lighter 3 weight rod is the goto stick for most dry fly fishing. We also find out why its important to put on a new tapered leader at the start of each trip you are on. Joe also breaks down the top gear and brands to get you started for a mid range setup. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/186 Sponsors: Stonefly Nets: http://wetflyswing.com/stonefly Anglers Coffee: https://anglerscoffee.com/

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/185 Derek Young from Sawyer Paddles and Oars describes the steps to choosing drift boat oars with a comparison between natural and composite. Derek describes the square top oar vs the smoker bandit and why you would go with either of these. Lots of analogies to help clarify today including the golf analogy and the fly rod analogy. We also dig into the history of Sawyer oars and how it all started in 1967 with a hardcore boater, Ralph Sawyer in Michigan, who was a racing champion. Show Notes for the Drift Boat Oars Podcast - April Volkey was on the podcast in episode 30 and talked about the 10-year mark in guiding and how it allowed her to move onto her next part of her journey. - We talked about the square top oar and the history of it. It is counterbalanced to allow for much less wear and tear on your arms. - The StreamTech raft is Derek's Current boat of choice. - The pro tip is a nice bonus that helps protect the oar blade over time. - The two-thirds rule will help you determine the length of oars to use. This is summarized by 1/3 of the length of oar from the oar lock in and 2/3rds length from the oar lock out. Here's a breakdown on oar length for a raft: - Shop local is a great feature to help you find a dealer for Sawyer Oar products. - Willis Boats was a big part of the start of Sawyer Oars in southern Oregon back in the day. - Roger Fletcher was on the podcast and take about the history of drift boats. - Cataract oars is another company I have used in the past who produce a synthetic blade. - The cobra oars locks are killer and are tunable so you can perfectly adjust them to your needs. - Paul Clark on the standup paddle boards is a leader in that space. Derek Young from Sawyer Paddle and Oars share the steps to choosing your next set up drift boat oars. We find out the formula for choosing the right oar based on your size, your river, and your variables. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/185

Show Notes: http://wetflyswing.com/184 Sponsors: Anglers Coffee: http://wetflyswing.com/anglers Stonefly Nets: http://wetflyswing.com/stonefly Tom Rowland shares the story of how the Saltwater Experience came to be and how he created Waypoint and produces a network with over 80 outdoor programs on TV and in Podcasting. Tom also shares some background on his exercise routine and why the deck of cards is the tool that has had the most impact on his physical fitness in recent years. Tom is a leader and a guy who brings the good stuff today on the podcast. Sponsors for the Podcast Click here: StoneflyNets.com Click here: AnglersCoffee.com The Saltwater Experience Show Notes with Tom Rowland - Tom went to Western Rivers Guide School hosted by Joe Bressler, son of Vern Bressler and the Jackson Hole Orvis story. - Lori Ann Murphy, Pete Erickson and many others went through the Jackson Hole guide school along with Tom. Pete was on the podcast and talked about Euro Nymphing. - The Saltwater Experience TV show has been running for 20 years now and is the backbone of a lot of what Tom has put together with his outdoor media network. - We talked about how Waypoint TV came to be and now has over 80 shows. - Samsun Plus TV is one of the best outlets for Waypoint TV. - I noted the Outdoors Online Marketing Podcast is my other podcast - Fly Rod Chronicles, Silver Kings, and Captains Collective are two fly fishing shows part of Waypoint. - Flip Pallot was on the podcast in episode 70 and had Walkers Cay Chronicles which is one of the greatest fishing shows ever. - Tom went to the ESPN Great Outdoor Games in Lake Placid and won the great game. - We talked about Mark the Shark and why it was one of the most viewed podcast for Tom over the years. - The guitarist for Iron Maiden was one of Tom's hardest podcasts ever. He only had 10 minutes with his guest. - Jay Abraham and Steve Sims were two of my biggest guests on the Outdoors Online Podcast. - Del Brown created the merkin that created the sport for Permit. - Tom put together two series on his podcast that covered Permit. You can find Tom at the Tom Rowland Podcast here. Conclusion with Tom Rowland Tom Rowland shares the story of how he created the Saltwater Experience and Waypoint TV, one of the great fishing and hunting networks online. We also hear about some of Tom's influences over the year in fishing. Show Notes: http://wetflyswing.com/184

Show Notes: http://wetflyswing.com/top10 I've included three Top 10's here. The first is the Top 10 Podcast Episodes from the Wet Fly Swing Podcast. This is my end of the year celebration for all of the listeners of the Wet Fly Swing Podcast. I updated this blog post on January 15th (my birthday!) to include an updated Top 10 Podcasts for 2020 as part of the Wet Fly Swing Podcast. The old content is all still here and can be found by scrolling down below. Top 10 Podcasts for 2020 on the Wet Fly Swing Podcast 10. WFS 157 - Fly Tying and Fishing Streamers with Brian Wise - Fly Fishing the Ozarks, White River 9. WFS 135 - A River Runs Through It with John Dietsch - Norman Maclean, Robert Redford, Brad Pitt, Fly Fishing, Soul10. WFS 157 - Fly Tying and Fishing Streamers with Brian Wise - Fly Fishing the Ozarks, White River 8. WFS 154 - Olympic Peninsula Steelhead Fishing with Trevor Covich - Spey, Forks 7. WFS 120 - Small Stream Fly Fishing with Jeff Morgan - Entomology, Oddballs, Flying Ant, Gary Lofontaine 6. WFS 138 - Fly Fishing and Tying with Rich Strolis - Streamers, Farmington River, Catching Shadows, Kelly Galloup 5. WFS 118 - Euro Nymphing Tips with Pete Erickson - Echo Fly Fishing, Shadow X, Grayling, Loch Style Fishing 4. WFS 134 - Swinging Wet Flies for Trout with Steven Bird - The Soft Hackle Journal, Trout Spey, Steelhead, Upper Columbia River 3. WFS 117 - Steelhead with John McMillan - Olympic Peninsula, Columbia River, Summer and Winter Steelhead 2. WFS 139 - Jerry French and the Intruder Revolution - Spey, Steelhead, Aqua Flies, Ed Ward, Skagit WFS 140 - The Mono Rig, Nymphing and Streamers with Domenick Swentosky - Troutbitten, Pennsylvania

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/182 Shaun Hargrave shares the Boulder Boat Works story and how he came to own one of the unique polymer hulled drift boat designs on the water. We talk a little about drift boat fly fishing but get more into some of the nerdy specs on boat design and history. Shaun Hargrave shares the Boulder Boat Works story and how he came to own one of the unique polymer hulled drift boat designs on the water. We talk a little about drift boat fly fishing but get more into some of the nerdy specs on boat design and history. Shaun describes how their boat design does not chip and there is very little maintenance overall and has a ton of great features. We also find out why they developed a river skiff and why it's so killer for trout fishing. Boulder Boat Works Show Notes with Shaun Hargrave - We Talked about use Line X on the wood to protect if for the longterm. Shaun describes how their boat is bulletproof. - Here's a photo of the NRS frame inside of the boat, aka guide series. - We talked about NRS fishing frames and the great company and service that NRS provides. This is the same company that produces the Boulder frame. - Roger Fletcher was on the podcast and broke down the history of drift boats and dories. - We talked about Prince Helfrich and the early drift boats. There is a 100 year old history of drift boats and a cool transition over the years. - The DC 10 is the decked over boat that was used for the Grand Canyon trips. Here's a pic of the Boulder Boat in the whitewater. - I noted the Robert Hirch podcast and flipping the company. Robert talks about how he did it in this clip. - Tom Morgan Rodsmiths was on the podcast and talked about building a great top of the line fly fishing rod. Boulder Boat Works Conclusion with Shaun Hargrave We hear about how Boulder Boat Works came to be and how Shaun Hargrave came to be the co-owner of one of the unique drift boats on the market. They use a polymer mix with wood highlights to make a beautiful and indestructible drift boat. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/182

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/181 Sponsors: Stonefly Nets: https://wetflyswing.com/stonefly-pod Anglers Coffee: https://anglerscoffee.com/ (use WETFLYSWING at checkout) Ken Morrish is on the podcast to share the story of how he created and became one of the leading travel companies at Fly Water Travel plus we dig into some tips on dry fly tying design and the top 6 dry fly patterns Ken created. We hear how it came to be with a meteoric start after completing an expensive private college degree but quickly moving up to Alaska to guide. We also find out how Ken has produced some of the great dry fly patterns in the game. Fly Water Travel Show Notes with Ken Morrish – John Gierach was on the podcast in episode 47 and talked about a liberal arts degree and his story of becoming a leading fishing author. – Marc Bale is a good friend of Ken's and a big player in the fly fishing industry. Ken says he's the best-connected person in the world. Marc was also a big part of purchasing Fly Water Travel. – Struble is how Ken met George Cook for the first time. George was on the podcast in episode 131 and covered the history of NW spey. – Fly Water Travel started after Ken connected with Brad Jackson who was the co-founder of the Fly Shop in Redding California. Ken tells the story of how it all came to be in the travel space. – We talk about Yellow Dog Fly Fishing and the Fly Shop. I talked to the founder Jim Klug of Yellow Dog Fly Fishing on the podcast. – Far Bank purchased Fly Water Travel recently. Far Bank owns Sage, Rio and Redington. I've had the main man behind RIO, Simon Gawesworth on the podcast in a past episode. – The Morrish Mouse and the Morrish Hopper are two of Ken's best selling dry flies. – We noted Chris' pattern, the Chubby Chernobyl which maybe the best selling dry fly in the US. – Dave Whitlock was on the podcast and Ken notes the Aquatic Trout Foods book by Dave. – The May Day was another popular pattern from Ken. You can find Ken at Fly Water Travel. "There's going places……..and there's knowing places." -Ken Morris Ken covers the top dry fly patterns of his career for steelhead and trout fishing. We get a little behind the scenes glimpse at one of the leaders in the space of fly fishing travel and fly design. Sponsors: Anglers Coffee: https://anglerscoffee.com/ (use WETFLYSWING at checkout) Stonefly Nets: https://wetflyswing.com/stonefly-pod

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/180 I had the pleasure of sitting down with Joe Koffler from Koffler Boats. Joe is the son of Bruce Koffler, and today we hear how Bruce started out after transitioning from an aluminum gutter business into one of the leading aluminum drift boat builders in the business. I have been using a 17' Koffler drift boat for a number of years now and love it for the carrying capacity. Joe digs into some tips on taking care of a drift boat including when and what to use to protect the bottom of the drift boat. Show Notes with Koffler Boats - I noted the Martin's Boat interview with Pete McBride. Pete has produced some amazing documentaries for National Geographic and shares the stories here. - We talked about Willis Boats and Page Stevens - Woolridge Boats was also one of the leaders. Now Clackacraft and other fiberglass boats out there. - Woody Hileman was the original design that koffler used - I noted the old Fish Rite boat and almost swamping the boat. - The old Helfrich video with the blunt style nose on the first drift boats. - We note Willis, Alumaweld and others that have been around for the longterm - WetLander is the new killer bottom coating to protect your boat. You can find Joe at KofflerBoats.com Koffler Boats Videos Noted in the Show Dory Days and a Koffler boat "When you're doing big white water, there's those that have had trouble and those that will." -Bruce Koffler Koffler Boats Conclusion with Joe Koffler Joe Koffler is on the podcast today to share the koffler boats story and how they created one of the best aluminum boat companies in the world. Joe shares some tips on taking care of your boat including how to protect the boat.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/179 George Cook is back on the podcast to break down lake fishing with a fly with a focus on Issak's Ranch out of Washington State. There are a ton of lakes scattered throughout Washington state that the tips we discuss today apply to. We find out why George not only loves red-colored flies for steelhead but also for lake fishing. We also hear about orange, chartreuse, and other great tips if you want to catch trout off of the bank with a fly. You can find Geroge on Instagram at StateofSpey. "Fish your fly all the way in until the the nail knot hits your rod tip." -George Cook We cover the Thin mint and how you can systematically cover the water fishing from the bank. There is enough content in this podcast to get you started and into trout on the lake even if you are brand new to stillwater. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/179

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/178 This is a quick solo episode for the Wet Fly Swing Podcast and what we have coming for 2021. We also touch on 2020 and how the year went. We grew by over 60% because of you so wanted to thank you here. I also share the focus for 2021 given that we will not change any of the posting schedule, a new show will still drop every Tuesday. We are also doing some big giveaways in 2021 that are going to be huge and provide a ton of excitement for the Wet Fly Swing Team.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/177 Roger Fletcher is here to share the history of the drift boat and how it all started back in the early 20th century with a few river guides that needed a better boat for whitewater. We discover the connection between the Rogue, Mckenzie, Grand Canyon Dories and why the name drift boat stuck over the river dorie. Roger describes how the drift boat design came to be through a few key people over the last 100 years. Roger is the leading authority on drift boats so is very exciting to have him on the podcast today. Drift Boat History Show Notes - I noted Jerry Briggs and the Colorado River dories. - Milo Thomson used the old scow boat and were the first boats on the river until 1925. Milo and the early guides on the river were there to focus on drift boat fishing and guiding their clients. - We hear the story of Keith Steele and the first boats built for the Colorado River and Martin Litton - I noted the Pete Mcbride video and Martin's boat. Drift Boat Plans - We talk about the Dorie Book by John Gardner. In this episode we didn't go deep into drift boat Plans but you can check out Drift Boats and Dories for 10 full plan sets and how to build your own boat. There are a number of drift boat plans in Roger's book but there are other resources around the web. There are various boat school and classes that you can take advantage of. - Veltie Pruitt is the guy who built the old scow for the river. Veltie shortened the boat and made it much lighter of a boat. - in 1925 Prince Helfrich saw veltie go by in the new 13 foot boat. So Veltie built a boat for Prince. - Woody hindman moved in around 1934 to the area from Texas. Woody is maybe the most important person to contemporary design. He built the first double ender and is basically what we see today in a contemporary drift boat. - We talk about Ray Heater and the 14' rapid robert has great carrying capacity and can get up on step - Joe Koffler with Koffler Boats talked about getting up on plane with a sled in a recent podcast we put together. - colorado rapids on the deschtues - The lava falls dorie and the boat rolling and dumping. And if you thought you needed a huge drift boat to run the Grand Canyon, think again. This guy ran it in a 13 foot drift boat. - We talked about Roger's Martin Litton interview and why Martin was a bigger than life figure. - Tom kaarhus played a big role in the evolution of drift boats by innovating plywood as the material of choice for drift boats. - Vintage wooden boat tours over in Jackson Wyoming - We talk about my Ray's River Dorie boat and how to refinish an old boat. - The winkle bar boat was a lot like the log driver boat from Maine. This is the boat that migrated across the country and landed in Oregon. - you can get the book Drift Boats and river dories here at Anglers Book supply. - Here's the old photo of Martin's son in an early Colorado River Dorie. Woody Hindman was the biggest influence on drift boats He is the guy who created the double ender which is what has given us the current drift boat design. His boat of choice became the 16' double ender. He added the motor on the transom and is now the boat we see for most wood boats and drift boats. Drift Boats for Sale Resources You can go to Ray's River Dories for a new wood boat or Jason Hayes on the McKenzie. Then over to Montana where many are stih and glue. Wooden Boat People is a great place to find and sell wooden boats. We also touched on Don Hill boats and the effect on the McKenzie boat style. DH Drift Boats is now owned by another person. - The emerald mile and the run. You can find Roger at RiversTouch.com Drift Boat History Resources Noted in the Show John Gadner and the Dorie Book Drift Boats and River Dories Drift Boat Videos Noted in the Show Rogue River Whitewater Video - Great Views Drift Boat History Conclusion We discover the history of the drift boat from the guys who wrote the book on it. Roger Fletcher shares some great stories including how a little-known boat builder from grants pass produced 35 of the greatest Colorado river dories in history.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/176 The creator of laser dub and a premier OG steelhead ally guide is here to share some stories and his point of view on fly fishing, guiding, and the Great Lakes. We find out about Greg's role in fly fishing, fly tying, and how he has evolved over the years. We hear about Clyde Murray and how he caught Greg stealing flies as a kid and then taught him how to tie flies. We find out about the shale monster that is elk creek and some steelhead tips. We also find out why Great love the white indicator Steelhead Alley Show Notes with Greg Senyo Laser Dub and Materials - Laser dub is one of the first fly tying products that put Greg Senyo on the map. Greg talks about how he created it and a few other products he's created over the years. - Dean Finnerty was on the podcast in a past episode and talked about dressing up in costumes and working as a police officer and guiding on the side. He also covered fly fishing the North Umpqua in depth. - laser yarn is where the idea of laser dub came from for Greg. Greg gives a shoutout to an old guy back in the day who created the yarn that inspired his dubbing. - Predator wrap is another Greg product produced by Hareline. - Jerry Kustich coined steelhead alley with the fly fisherman magazine article. Starts in Buffalo and goes to the end of Cleveland. - Greg breaks down the steps to fishing an indicator rig for steelhead. - We note Blane Chocklett, Kelly Galloup and the fact that all of their stuff works for steelhead. - i noted the Trevor kovich podcast who is out on the OP and covered steelhead fishing the Olympic Peninsula. - The Artificial Intelligence is one of greg's goto steelhead fly patterns. We also noted Kevin Fenestra who was on the podcast to cover another Great Lakes Steelhead topic. Greg Senyo's Egg Raider Photo via: https://gregsenyoflytying.com/collections/gregs-flies/products/senyos-egg-raider-tan-pink - Russ Maddin and the Chromatic Peanut and the flash monkey which is created to catch steelhead on a stripped fly. - The Drunken Disorderly from Tommy Lynch is killer. Bob Popovich was another leader in the space back in the day. - Enrico Puglisi brushes was another partnership that Greg put together. You can find Greg at GregSenyoflytying.com Steelhead Ally Videos Noted in the Show Blane Chocklett The Artificial Intelligence Russ Maddin and the Chromatic Peanut Steelhead Alley Conclusion with Greg Senyo Greg Senyo shares his fly fishing story as a leader in the Great Lakes steelhead alley area. The egg fly and sucker spawn were discovered early after Clyde caught Greg stealing as a 9 year old in the old shop. Great gets real with it and shares the background of why he moved away from the fly fishing industry to go back into hunting and some of his other passions.

Show Notes: http://wetflyswing.com/175 Listen to the Second Half here: http://outdoorsonline.co/roger Roger Maves is here to share the story of how he started Ask About Fly Fishing way back in 2006, before podcasting was really even a word. We also here about Roger's fly fishing digital marketing agency in the second show today. I put together a unique episode where mid way we transfer over to the Outdoors Online Marketing Podcast and a chat about the business services that Roger provides for fly fishing brands. Click here to listen second half of this podcast and the full business podcast for this episode. OutdoorsOnline.co/roger Show Notes with Roger Maves - The Itinerant angler started about the same time as Ask about fly fishing way back in 2006. - I note the Pete McBride episode that I put together and the drift boat series we are doing covering the history of drift boats and the companies that build them. - We talk about the Feather Thief book and the author who Roger had on his podcast. - Instant TeleSeminar is the software that Roger uses for live podcast recording. - MidRoll is one of the big podcast advertising companies but may not apply directly to fly fishing. - Fly Fishing Digital Marketing Group - Click here and listen to the second half of this show where we talk about digital marketing with Roger. - We talked about Roger Fletcher who is a drift boat historian and was on the Ask About Fly Fishing Podcast. - Denny Rickards was on the podcast here in episode 64. - I had Martin Joergensen on the podcast from the Global Fly Fisher. You can find Roger at Ask About Fly Fishing Conclusion with Roger Maves Roger Maves, host of the Ask About Fly Fishing Podcast, is here to share some of the history of how he started way back in 2006. He also digs into his fly fishing digital marketing agency. We go deep into the business side of fly fishing and how he serves his audience with his current show and a brand new website focused on digital marketing for fly fishing brands. Show Notes: http://wetflyswing.com/175

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/174 Davy Wotton is here to break out a step x step guide to getting started fly fishing wet flies. We break down each step today in a systematic fashion so you know exactly how to fish wet flies like a pro. Davy shares the perfect rod, line, and leader as well as his top 20 wet flies of all time. Davy notes that the dry line is the goto line but that you should have an intermediate line as part of your gear. Part 1 - Davy Wotton was first on the podcast in Episode 35 and covered wet fly fishing here. Show Sponsors Fly Fishing and Tying Journal Show Notes - Fishing Wet Flies with Davy Wotton - Check out the ultimate wet fly fishing blog post that includes many of the steps that aren't written down in this blog post. - Davy notes some of the wet fly fishing facebook groups now. - Clear amnesia is what davy uses for building his leader - Wet Fly Ways is the great DVD that covers all of Davy's best tips on wet fly fishing. - Here is the davy cotton episode 1 and also the dave Whitlock episode here. - I noted the drift boat series that we have going. You can find Davy at DaveWottonFlyFishing.com Videos on Fishing Wet Flies Noted in the Show Wet Flies Ways DVD at fly fish tv on youtube how to tie the davy knot Davy Wotton is here to produce another amazing podcast episode on fishing wet flies with a focus on caddis hatches. We find out how emerges hatch and how you can match this hatch under the surface. Find out why a soft tip rod is key, why you need an intermediate line and the exact formula to create your leader and cast of flies. This is the ultimate wet fly fishing step x step podcast. We find out how to know how deep to go with your bug. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/174

Show Notes: http://wetflyswing.com/nymphing We break down the steps to getting started with nymph fishing if you are brand new today on the blog. We also share the top 17 euro nymphing tips from a few of the great comp fly fisherman in the country. Part I - Basic Nymphing Chapter 1 - What is Nymph Fishing Chapter 2 - Nymph fishing history Chapter 3 - The Nymphs Life Cycle Chapter 4 - Nymphing Techniques (euro, mono, bobber, tight line) Chapter 5 - Nymphing Rig, Rod and Gear Chapter 6 - Tips on Casting a Heavy Nymph Chapter 7 - Landing a Big Fish Chapter 8 - best nymphing flies and matching the hatch Part II - Euro Nymphing Chapter 9 - What is Euro Nymphing Chapter 10 - The Euro Nymphing Rig Chapter 11 - Euro Nymphing Rod Chapter 12 - Euro Nymphing Flies Chapter 13 - 15 Euro nymphing tips for trout Chapter 14 - Resources for Euro Nymphing Conclusion This is a quick summary of the top 17 euro nymphing tips from the best anglers in the world of competition fly fishing. Show Notes: http://wetflyswing.com/nymphing

Show Notes: http://wetflyswing.com/172 Wanda Taylor is here to share some great tips on dry fly fishing the Hiwassee River and her life in fly fishing. Wanda shares her love for drift boats and how she uses a drift boat to get her clients into fish. We hear another great Lefty Kreh story and her connection with Temple Fork Outfitters. Lot's of laughs as we talk about hurricanes, tornadoes, Georgia, and life with one of the fun people in fly fishing. Show Notes on Fishing the Hiwassee River - I noted Roger Fletcher who will be on the show to talk about the history of drift boats. He wrote the book - Drift Boats and River Dories. - I noted the Pete McBride episode and the history of drift boats. Pete described the story of Martin Litton and the first dories in the Grand Canyon. - I noted the grand canyon dorie boats almost flipping in the massive white water. - The TFO Legacy rod dedicated to Lefty Kreh. - Captain Jake Jordan is Wanda's saltwater mentor with a focus on blue marlin. - Wanda notes the Charlton Reels for Marlin fishing as well as Mako Reels. - The parachute adams is the goto pattern. Kelly Galloup also noted this as the number 1 pattern as well on this podcast where he breaks down some dry fly tips. - The Tied down caddis is one of my old school goto wet flies. I put together a fly tying tutorial on the tied down caddis, one of my all time favorite patterns. - Orvis and the Pete casting videos - The Hatch Fly Shop is the closest fly shop to Wanda but also notes the power of Amazon Prime. The elephant in the room that we all love. - Bob, Ed, Jake, Blaine are part of the - I noted the Rick Pope episode and the story of bringing on Lefty Kreh. Top Flies for Fly Fishing the Hiwassee River Parachute Adams The Stimulator Any Wet Fly Fly Tips for Fly Fishing the Hiwassee River Skittering a dry fly is good for caddis Make sure the Rod Tip Follows the fly May is the greatest month for fishing in the world You can find Wanda at Wanda Taylor Fly Fishing Videos and/or podcasts Noted in the Show Dories in the Grand Canyon Jake Jordan on sale fish How to Tie a Parachute Adams Conclusion with Wanda Taylor Wanda Taylor is here to break down some dry fly tips with a focus on fly fishing the Hywassee River. She also breaks down some of her trips fishing for marlin and other huge game fish. Show Notes: http://wetflyswing.com/172

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/171 Brooks Robinson shares the Cortland Line Company story and how to choose a new fly line whether you are going for trout or tarpon. We find out how Cortland has been going strong for over 100 years now in the fly fishing space. We dig into the Delaware River System, how to choose a dry line for the Delaware and how to catch fish on the surface. We also find out about Cortland tarpon, spey and euro nymphing lines. Show Notes with Brooks Robinson and Cortland Line - Joe Goodspeed was noted as the guy who got Brooks into his job at Cortland. - The Clear Liquid Crystal is a great line for Tarpon. - Leon Chandler was Cortland's big lead back in the day marketing the company. - The Trout Boss line from Cortland is great for dry fly fishing when it's windy. The Ultra light line is also great for dry lines. - We talk about the 444 line which has been around since since the beginning and is still one of their best selling line. - We talk about the old crown and rimfly reels. They offer the new Crown series reels now for trout along with the fair play. - The liquid crystal tarpon line is the goto and the ghost tip is great for deeper fish. - We note the 9 foot 6 weight rod and the Cortland line that lines up with the dry line. The trout boss is a great all around dry line. - The clear camo is one of my favorite lines for stillwater. The ghost tip was also noted here. - I noted the Jerry Darkes podcast and the switch rod conversation. The Cortland compact switch is the perfect line for spey with the switch. You can find Brooks at Cortland line company here. [email protected] for help "He was was what social media is today for Cortland." -Brooks Robinson Cortland Line Company with Brooks Robinson Conclusion Brooks Robinson Cortland Line Company is here to share the story of how Cortland has survived over 100 years in the fishing space with a focus on producing fly lines. We hear the history of Cortland, what sets them apart and how you can choose your next fly line. We break down the fly line from the difference between a double taper and weight forward to what the best euro nymphing rod is for the day. If you want a perspective on fly lines, this is the podcast for you. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/171

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/170 Jerry Darkes, one of the biggest names the Great Lakes for steelhead and numerous other species, is here to break down Great Lakes Fly Fishing. Jerry discusses the switch rod with a focus on swinging flies for great lakes steelhead. Jerry shares his favorite goto pattern for steelhead and why he's heading out into the bigger water to chase fish these days. Show Notes with Jerry Darkes - I noted the Adrian Cortes podcast where he fishes dry lines for winter steelhead. - Fly Fishing the Inland Oceans was Jerry's first major book. - Here's a link to Jerry's new book with a fly tying focus: Essential Flies for the Great Lakes Region. - Superior Fishing by Robert Roosevelt. This book documents a trip through the upper of the midwest. - We talk about Kevin Feenstra, Pete Humphries and Greg Senyo who are all big players in the great lakes area. - I had Kelly Galloup and Gary Borger were both on the podcast in past episodes. - Swisher and Richards wrote Selective Trout which was a huge influence for many anglers in the midwest. - T3H 11' 8 weight Scott is a great all around rod for the great lakes. - The spey lights from SA have become super popular. - We talked about the temple dog fly patterns. Here is Davie showing how to do it. You can find Jerry on Instagram at Jerry Darkes Resources Noted in the Show Fly Fishing the Inland Oceans Essential Flies for the Great Lakes Region Superior Fishing by Robert Roosevelt Videos and/or podcasts Noted in the Show Jerry on Tubes The Temple Dog by Davie Mcphail "The small mouth bass is the native trout of the midwest." -Jerry Darkes photo via: Chagrin River Outfitters Conclusion with Jerry Darkes Jerry Darkes, one of the big names in the Great Lakes, shares the history of fly fishing in the region with a focus on steelhead. We find out which switch rod setup will work for your next trip. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/170

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/169 I had the pleasure of sitting down with Adrian Cortes to dig into dry line steelhead with a focus on winter steelhead. Adrian is one of the leaders in dry and wet fly fishing without a sinking line. We find out how to "get down" to the fish without a sinking line during the most challenging time to catch steelhead. Tons of tips and resources that will help you avoid the bottom dredging this winter. Show Notes with Adrian Cortes - I had Richard Harrington on the podcast in episode 159. - We talk about Todd Hirano and the dedication to skating flies. - Bill McMillan was a big influence for Adrian and Todd Hirano. We talk about the connection to the old school without all of the tech advances. - Lee Spencer on the North Umpqua cuts off the hook just like Harry Lemire. - The Winter's Hope, by Bill McMillan was tied specifically to sink on a dry line. - The 3/0 Partridge Code M and the Blue Heron Hooks plus the Alec Jackson hooks have some weight. But the code M is the best to use for weight. - I noted Big Red who helped me back in the day. - A farlows perfect reel to balance out the bamboo rod. - Adrian noted John Gierach who was on the podcast in episode 47, - Silver Ardea is a classic pattern that is not married and allows it to sink better. - Sid Glasso's Orange Heron - Adrian's Fly board of retired flies and their stories. - Jin Woo Lee is a great tier in hand who has some great tying in hand videos on youtube. You can find Adrian on Instagram at Adrian Cortes Steelhead here. Resources Noted in the Show Dry Line Steelhead by Bill McMillan Michael Rogan patterns tiers in hand Videos Noted in the Show Bill McMillan's Winter's Hope Tube Style Jin Woo Lee's Tying in Hand "They're not that bright of fish, you just have to put it in front of them." Conclusion with Adrian Cortes I had the pleasure of sitting down with Adrian Cortes to discuss one of the most challenging forms of steelhead fly fishing. We dig into the how's and why's of dry line steelhead fishing in the winter. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/169

Show Notes: http://wetflyswing.com/168 We get the scoop on Northern California Fly Fishing today with Jared Shakin. Jared is a guide on the Yuba River and a number of other great Nor Cal rivers. He breaks out some tips on dry fly fishing the Yuba River. We also here the story of how Jared moved into guiding after life as an accountant. Lots of tangents in this one including a Mike Tyson comment and a conversation to whether Nor Cal has become a fly fishing meca. Show Notes with Jared Shakin - jared works with Fish First Fly Shop, Fly Fishing Specialties and the main one where Jared works in shop is Kiene's Fly Shop. - The North Yuba River is the main dry fly river for Jared. Here's a post that shows some of the Yuba. - The chubby chernobyl is one of the top 10 flies of all time and a killer for Jared. - I note Nick Hannah at the Barbless podcast who was on the show here in episode 119. - We talk about Jack Trout and the mentorship that Jack provides for Jared. - Tom Bie was on the podcast here and talked about skiing to guiding. - Roy Jones jr. on the Joe Rogan show. - We talk about the Mike Mercer episode and the missing link. - James Millard from OPST was on the podcast here to talk about micro spey. You can find Jared at Shakin Rods. "You miss one hundred percent of the shots you don't take." -Wayne Gretzky Conclusion with Jared Shakin We dig into Northern California Fly Fishing today with Jared Shakin from Shakin Rods. We cover it all including dry fly fishing for trout, steelhead on the American and even a little on politics. Show Notes: http://wetflyswing.com/168

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/167 Kelly Galloup is back on the show today to teach us how to dry fly fish and to share his best dry fly fishing tips and tricks. Kelly also fills the gap on some of the history on dry flies as well as his top 10 dry flies of all time. Kelly walks us through a year in dry flies with a focus on the Madison River. Many people don't realize because of his streamer popularity that Kelly was actually a dry fly dude first and wrote the book on Cripple and Spinners. Show Notes with Kelly Galloup - Kelly Galloup was on the podcast here on streamers. - Doug Swisher and Carl Richards on Selective Trout and Trout Strategies Series started it all. - The Troutsman hex was Kelly's first fly produced in the day and before royalties. - Cripples and Spinners was Kelly's first book on dries. Here's my blog post, the Top 10 flies of all time. Kill the Corona virus is back - Roberts yellow drake - Fishing the Caddis as a Living Insect by Leonard Wright Jr is a book that Kelly says everyone should read The Hank Patterson mend mend mend video - Al Troth created the elk hair caddis - Kelly as a lodge in the Bahamas on Abaco - Gallops Sandy Point Lodge - Kill the Corona Virus is a huge fly tying project You can Kelly at Slide Inn Kelly's Top Dry Flies - How to Dry Fly Fish parachute adams (Kelly does not even carry Adams anymore) Roberts Yellow Drake Compara-dun Compara dun spinner The found link Ant (with a little flash) Corn Fead Caddis Resources Noted in the Show - Gary Lonfontaine match the hatch books Fishing the Caddis as a Living Insect Cripples and Spinners by Kelly Galloup How to Dry Fly Fish Videos from the Show Troutsman hex Robert's Yellow Drake The South Fork Snake Twitch on how to twitch Caddis The Reach Cast is Key Conclusion with Kelly Galloup Kelly Galloup is here today to share his best tips on fishing the dry fly with a focus on what you need to know throughout the year. We find out which are Kelly's top 10 dry flies of all time. We dig into the most effective ways to twitch a caddis and what the south Snake twitch is all about. Kelly wrote the book cripples and spinners way back in the day before he became the streamer father. We also find out how to control your V when waking flies for steelhead. https://wetflyswing.com/167

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/166 Pete McBride, one of the great outdoor film makers for National Geographic, is here to tell the story of the Grand Canyon through the documentary Martin's Boat and the 750 mile long hike through the canyon. Pete has produced a number of great films and we dig into some of this history and his experience writing and producing films in the outdoor niche. Support Our Podcast Sponsors So Fly Gear: https://wetflyswing.com/sofly Fly Fishing and Tying Journal: https://wetflyswing.com/ftj Show Notes with Pete McBride - Marty Sheppard was on the podcast in episode 76 and was the person who introduced me to Martin's Boat. - Chasing Water was a great movie that was released in 2011 and covered the history of the Colorado River. - We talk about Martin Litton and the impact on protecting the Grand Canyon. Here's an interview with Martin. - OARS created the Marbled Canyon boat - Kevin Fedarko was in the front of the boat with Martin in Lava. Kevin wrote the Emerald Mile. - Into the Canyon, the movie on hiking 750 miles of the Grand Canyon - A pic of the Little Colorado confluence with the Colorado - The Grand Canyon Trust is a group that is helping to protect the National Park. - Pete compares Kevin Fedarko to Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh. - John Gierach was on the podcast here and talked about the almost crash. You can find Pete at PeteMcBride.com Pete McBride Movies: 2019 - Into the Canyon 2016 - Holy (un)holy river 2016 - Martins Boat 2014 - Delta Dawn 2014 - River of Eden 2013 - I am Red 2013 - The Water Tower 2011 - Chasing Water Resources Noted in the Show The Emerald Mile Book by Kevin Fedarko Grand Canyon Between River and Rim Videos Noted in the Show Martin's Boat Conclusion with Pete McBride Pete McBride, film producer and writer for National Geographic is here to share some great stories on the Grand Canyon and other travels around the world. We explore the documentary, Martin's Boat, which sheds light on drift boats in the Grand Canyon and some conservation issues. If you haven't watched Martin's boat, press pause and head over to youtube and have a view. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/166

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/165 I'm happy to share a conversation with one of my good friend and mentor, Gene Shropshire. You likely haven't heard from Gene before, but today we hear a great story about moving out west and the passion for fly fishing. This podcast has given me the opportunity to share with you a person who had a big impact on me and has really cool story to share. We dig into some stillwater tips including the best flies, tips and resources for your next trip. Support Our Podcast Sponsors So Fly Gear: https://wetflyswing.com/sofly Fly Fishing & Tying Journal: https://wetflyswing.com/ftj Show Notes with Gene Shropshire - Richard Harrington was on the podcast in episode 159 here. - We talked about Dette Flies and the influence of fly tying. Gene met Walt Dette and learned about dry flies early on. - We talked about Trout Unlimited and the influence on Gene and their powerful influence today. - The Dave Whitlock podcast where we covered terrestrials. - Gene talked about the Grizzly Hackle Fly Shop, one that I have been to in the past out of Montana. - Dave McNeese was on the podcast here and told the story of getting busted by the federal government. - The Blue Heron spey hook is one of Dave McNeese's main goto hooks for steelhead. - Denny Rickards was on the podcast in episode 64 here. Denny noted how close he was to pro baseball and we talk about the athletic influence. - Phil Rowley was on the podcast here to cover stillwater. - Randal Kaufman's Lake fishing with a fly had a big influence on Gene. - Bruce Chard was on here and covers giant Tarpon fishing. Gene's Top 5 Dry Flies Adams Humphy Hopper Black Ant The 222 - The Top Tips, Top Flies and Top Resources for Stillwater Top Tip - Not using a long enough leader in a lake (use minimum of 15' long) Top Tip - Find springs by looking for bubbles in lakes Top Fly - Woolly Bugger (no bead) Top Fly - Parachute Adams Top Resource - Fishing Lakes by Randal Kaufman Top Resource - Ray Bergman's Trout Videos Noted in the Show Tying the Red Humpy Conclusion with Gene Shropshire My old friend, Gene Shropshire is on the podcast this week to talk about our history, my dad and how he created a life focused on fishing and hunting. We talk a out steelhead fishing, lake fishing and the move from east to west. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/165