Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

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

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/164 We also dig into the differences between Flylords and some of the print magazines that are leading right now. We find out about the influence of Jared's parents and how he manages the editing and process for a great online magazine. Support Our Podcast Sponsors So Fly Gear: https://wetflyswing.com/sofly Fly Fishing and Tying Journal: https://wetflyswing.com/ftj Show Notes with Jared Zissu From Flylords - The Lords of the Fly movie was the inspiration for Jared to go with Fly Lords. - Tom Bie from the Drake was on the magazine here. - Jared talks about the impact of getting denied to the Fly Fish Journal. I had Steve Duda, the editor on the podcast in episode 38 here. - I noted the Outdoors Online Marketing Podcast and the Kris Reid episode. - Dry Fly Fishing - Tips and Techniques is a good example of one of there ranking articles. - 7 things you never knew about a river runs through it. - I noted the John Shewey episode and Zach at Swing the Fly Magazine. - We talked about Moldy Chum, Mid Current, Gink and Gasoline and Angling Trade are all big online websites. - You can find Fly Lords on Instagram here. - We talked about Tik tok. You can find us there as well now. - Jab Jab Jab, Right Hook is Gary V's goto book for business. - The Monte Burke interview through Fly Lords. - The Mosquitoes and mayflies video as noted recently. - Rolf Nylinder has a great piece on Fly Lords. - Cloris Kylie was on the Outdoors Online Podcast here. - Here's the Go Pro post that Jared talks about. - The Casey Neistat ad for Nike. - We noted the stealth craft boat that was in the go pro video. - We talked about the Dun Magazine and the changes coming up due to covid and other changes in the industry. You can find Jared at Flylords Mag Resources Noted in the Show 7 Things you Never Knew about A River Runs Through It Conclusion with Jared Zissu Jared Zissu, the founder of Flylords is on the podcast to talk about how he built one of the biggest online fly fishing magazines. We find out why they are on Tik Tok, their target audience and how they connected with Go Pro. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/164

Show Notes: http://wetflyswing.com/163 James Millard is back on the podcast to share the update on Olympic Peninsula Skagit Tactics and the new products they have out now. We find out about a new line that you might enjoy checking out and a ultra light trout spey. We also dig into some more tips on skating dry flies for steelhead. James shares some tips on best conditions and equipment for your next outing. We also find out how the European folks are flipping the heads so they can do some scandi casting. Support Our Podcast Sponsors So Fly Gear – http://wetflyswing.com/sofly Fly Fishing and Tying Journal: http://wetflyswing.com/ftj Show Notes with Olympic Peninsula Skagit Tactics - Heres the first episode with James Millard way back in episode 29. - Kynslee Sccott and Ricky Davis are two of OPST's brand ambassadors. - Dave Flaherty from Left Coast Spey helps OPST with some of their modeling. - We talked about the 10' SHS floating tips that work on OPST skagit heads. - We talked about the commando groove which is great for summer steelhead especially if you're looking for an intermediate. - The Hardy Perfect Click Pawl Reels were noted here. - James notes the FIST from airflow and the similarities with the OPST series. - The Commando Smooth would be the best line for dry fly fishing trout. - The micro skagit rods are great for a two handed trout set up in the lower rod weights. - Tom Morgan RodSmith's were on the podcast in episode 162 here. - OPST Line chart - Todd Hirano has a great blog on skating flies. - Richard Harrington was the podcast here. - You can Find Olympic Peninsula Skagit Tactics on youtube here. You can James at PureSkagit.com Resources Noted in the Show SHS floating tips Micro Skagit rods Videos Noted in the Show OPST Youtube channel Conclusion with James Millard James Millard gives us an update on new products coming out for OPST. We talked about the Grand Ronde and some summer steelhead action. We also find out why their new intermediate line is great for trout and steelhead. We talk about some of the new products over the last year like the two handed micro skagit rod and the commando smooth which are great for trout fishing. Show Notes: http://wetflyswing.com/163

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/162 So Fly Gear: https://wetflyswing.com/sofly Fly Fishing and Tying Journal: https://wetflyswing.com/ftj Tom Bie, editor of the Drake Magazine, is here to share the story of how he got started and how the magazine came to be. Tom shares the story of how it all goes back to when he was a lifty at the ski resort. We hear about the influence from Powder magazine and the years leading up to the start of the Drake. Find out how Tom edits and chooses the essays to use in the magazine. He shares the one tip to get yourself published in the Drake Magazine. Show Notes with Tom Bie - The print version of Power Magazine just went out of business. - I noted the Marty Sheppard episode (not Sherman) sorry Marty. Here's the link to episode 76 with Marty and Mia. - Folsom Prison Blues - The 7th issue of Paddler magazine was the start of the Drake magazine. It got the Drake on the shelves of Barnes and Noble. - Field and Stream is no longer producing a print magazine but is different than the Drake as a vertical magazine. - Elliott Adler from the Drake was on the podcast in episode 54 here. - Elliott Adler's brother, Simon Adler, is a producer of the huge podcast Radio Lab. Here's Simon teaching podcasting. - John Gierach was on the podcast in episode 47 here. - I had Steve Duda on the Podcast here and the new editor of the FlyFish Journal, Jason Rolfe here. - The NewYorker is one of Tom's favorite magazines for a number of reasons. - Zach from Swing the Fly Magazine was on in episode 151 here. - Frank Moore's go fund me site and my interview with Frank here. - Wide Spread Panic, Phish and the Dead were all big bands for Tom in the day. - The Sweep Boats on the Middle Fork of the Salmon The Drake Magazine with Tom Bie at the Drake Magazine. Resources Noted in the Show Simon Adler Teaching Podcasting Videos Noted in the Show Sweep Boats on the Middle Fork Conclusion with Tom Bie We hear from Tom Bie, the editor of the Drake Magazine, one of the most respected fly fishing magazines on the planet. Tom shares the story of how he went into the army to pay for his journalism degree and other amazing stories from his life. We cover it all today including politics, conservation, fires and even a little on fishing. Leave a comment if you had a chance to listen to this episode with Tom Bie. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/162

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/161 I sat down with Matt Barber and Joel Doub with Tom Morgan Rodsmiths. We hear about the Tom Morgan story and how after selling Winston, Tom started Tom Morgan Rodsmiths after being diagnosed with MS. We also hear about how Matt and Joel gave up their day jobs to purchase Tom Morgan and move to Bozeman Montana. Lot's of good stuff in this one including some great rod building tips from the finest fly rod craftsman in the business. Support Our Podcast Sponsors So Fly Gear: https://wetflyswing.com/sofly Fly Fishing & Tying Journal: https://wetflyswing.com/ftj Show Notes with Tom Morgan Rodsmiths - George Daniel was on the podcast in episode 55 and talked about the benefit of Tenkara including why he thinks it's the best rod for kids starting out. - Patagonia had a line of Tenkara and we talked about it on the show with this guest. - Here is the 7 wt rod from Tom Morgan and is the heaviest rod they have right now. They did talk about adding a new rod to the line that might be in the trout spey realm. - Tom purchased Winston in 1971 when Tom Morgan had no rod building background. Here's a little more history on the Winston story. - Here's the link to the ESPN article that told more of the Tom Morgan story. - Matt and Joel put on rod building classes in Bozeman and you can stop by the shop anytime to see the guys. You can find the schedule here. - A great article on finding the spline by Thomas and Thomas and Here's my video on finding the spline. - Mike Mccoy at Snake Brand has a guide to finding the guide spacing on a rod. - The Mountain and Prairie Podcast is one of Matt's favorites podcasts. - I note how Joel sounds just like Oliver White who was on the podcast in episode 69. - Bozeman Rod Builders Guild or the fly rod forum. Matt also notes to find a local builder who you can connect with. You can find the Matt and Joel at Tom Morgan Rodsmiths. Conclusion with Tom Morgan Rodsmiths I had a great chat with Matt Barber and Joel Doub who own Tom Morgan Rodsmiths and describe how they do what they do. We hear the story of how Tom Morgan created one of the highest quality fly rod companies in the country.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/160 I am very pleased to have the great Dave Whitlock on the podcast to share the story of how he made a life in fly fishing and in art. Dave provides some tips on fishing terrestrials and how the Dave's Hopper became the fly he's most known for. We hear about the impact of Joe Brooks, Lee Wulff, Davy Wotton and others who influenced Dave along the way. We dig into a little on the White River and focus on some of the terrestrial patterns that Dave has created over the years. Support Our Podcast Sponsors So Fly Gear: https://www.soflygear.com/ Fly Fishing and Tying Journal: https://ftjangler.com/ Show Notes with Dave Whitlock - Brian Wise was on the podcast in episode 157 here from Fly Fishing the Ozarks and talked about fishing streamers on the North Fork of the White River. - I note the Guide to Aquatic Trout Foods which is one of my goto bug books. - Dave is doing some artwork for Trout Magazine from Trout Unlimited. - Dave's Hopper is one of the most know fly patterns. - Here's a link to the Hopper DVD. - The Red Fox squirrel nymph - The Bright spot carpenter ant is another of Dave's terrestrial patterns. - Davy Wotton was on the podcast in episode 35 and talked about fishing wet flies. - Brian Wise talked about the North Fork of the White River and was on the podcast here. - Rick Hafele was on the podcast is episode 37 and covered the basics of entomology. - Gary Borger was a big influence for Dave and was on our podcast in episode 45 here. Joe Brooks was Dave's first fly fishing mentor and his nephew was on our podcast here in episode 71. Here is a link to the Joe Brooks Documentary we talked about. - Lee Wulff was another huge mentor for Dave in conservation. I had Joan Wulff on here and we talked about Lee. - Al Mclane's fly fishing encyclopedia - Here's a link to a podcast with Emily and Dave Whitlock. - Frank Moore was on the podcast here in episode 46. You can find Dave at DaveWhitlock.com Conclusion with Dave Whitlock The great Dave Whitlock is on the podcast this week to share his amazing life story and some tips on fishing terrestrials. We hear about Dave Wotton and some of the other big mentors for Dave over the years. This one hits home for me because Dave is very similar in age to my dad and had a very similar life in fly fishing. Lot's of good stuff on the White River, Oklahoma and trout fishing. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/160

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/159 Fly Fishing and Tying Journal: https://ftjangler.com/ So Fly Gear: https://www.soflygear.com/ Richard Harrington, from the River Rambler Podcast, is on the today to share the fly fishing story of Oregon to New York and back again for steelhead. Richard also shares some great tips on steelhead fishing the North Umpqua. We talk about skating flies and the best way to hitch a fly behind the head so it skates up nicely for you. We get into a little bit of everything including who is the mastermind behind Richard's podcast and which spey rods he loves. Show Notes with Richard Harrington - Frank Moore was on the podcast here in episode 46. - Rick Pope was on the podcast here and we talked about the Flip Pallot episode with the $40k in cash story. - The Go Fund Me site for Frank Moore due to loosing his house from the fires. Here's my episode with Frank Moore. - Here's the skunk I used to catch the Frank Moore fish on the river. - John McMillan was on the podcast here and talked about the status of steelhead. - The River Why book was amazing and compared to the River Rambler here. - Currents Podcast is produced by Richard's daughter. - I noted the Zoom PodTrac P4 which I will be using and testing very soon. You can find my review of it on my other podcast here: The Outdoors Online Marketing Podcast. - Todd Hirano's blog is a great resource for dry flies for steelhead. The Riffle Hitch for skating flies for steelhead - The Blue Heron hooks and Dave McNeese was a guest on the podcast in episode 155 here. - I noted Moonshine Rods and some of the smaller companies that are out there. - The Drake Magazine forum is a good resource. - Burkheimer Rods, Gary Anderson, Meiser Rods are all big players in the Northwest spey game. - Todd Hirano's Wang fly is great for skating steelhead. - George Cook was on the Podcast here in episode 131. - John Larisons book, Dec Hogan's book, Todd Hirano's blog are great resources for dry fly fishing. - Richard C Harrington is the art side of Richard and where you can find his stuff. You can find Richard at TheRiverRambler.com and the SouthLimaSteelhead Society.com. Resources Noted in the Show Blue Heron hooks John Larison's Steelhead book Videos and/or podcasts Noted in the Show Frank Moore Podcast Video Bomber fishing for Atlantic salmon "You're not going to skate fish if you don't fish skaters." Conclusion with Richard Harrington We hear Richard Harrington's amazing story of creating a steelhead focused podcast after being "stuck" in New York for 40 years prior to returning to the NW. Richard and I talk about everything in this one from D Day to the Wallows. We also dig into some resources and tips on skating flies for steelhead including some great blogs, books and videos that you'll love. click the link below to subscribe so you get updated when the next podcast drops. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/159

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/158 So Fly Gear: https://www.soflygear.com/ Fly Fishing and Tying Journal: https://ftjangler.com/ Rick Pope, the founder of Temple Fork Outfitters, is on the podcast to share the history of TFO rods and the impacts to the fly fishing industry. We hear how Lefty Kreh was instrumental in elevating the company and how it all came to be. Rick shares the background on how he started and scaled one of the big fly rods companies in the world. This is the perfect episode if you want to hear the past, present and future plans from one of the best and most respected guys in the fly fishing business. Support Our Podcast Sponsors So Fly Gear – Support So Fly Gear Here Fly Fishing and Tying Journal Show Notes with Rick Pope - Wanda Taylor helped TFO with their trout rods for light gear and teaches casting at her website. - We talked about Lefty Kreh and the Lefty signature series TFO rods and the impact to the industry. - Rick noted Redington and the mistake they made with their warranty claims. This is what help TFO take off an grow. - Bob Clouser, Ed Jaworowski, Nick Carcione were all big players along with Lefty in the evolution of TFO. - TFO was one of the first companies to support Project Healing Waters. I had Jerry Lorang on the podcast in episode 50. - Casting for Recovery, Reel Recovery and Hero's on the Water were other big impacts for TFO. - We talk about the BVK model rods and the double helix kevlar process to make the rod just killer. - We talk about the new Axion models that are coming out in the fall. - Rob Fordyce helped design some sait water rods for TFO. Here's a salt water tips video with Rob. - Flip Pallot was on in episode 70 here and talked about the hurricane ripping his house apart. Joan Wulff was on the podcast in episode 100 here. - Rick talks about the Cosmic Cowboys Skeet Shooting team and how they were best in the country. - Jake Jordan introduced Gary Loomis to TFO. - Gary started Edge Rods which ended the TFO partnership. - Cliff Pace was noted in the show here and is a bass master. You can find Rick Pope at TFORods.com or by email at [email protected] Resources Noted in the Show Lefty Kreh Signature Series BVK Rod Series Videos Noted in the Show The Axiom II Series Rods Rob Fordyce Salt Water Rick Pope, the founder of TFO Rods, is on the podcast to share his story about how he started a low cost fly rod company. We talk about the importance of community and where we are all heading in the fly fishing business. We even get a few tips on skeet shooting and bird hunting from Rick. This one brings it all together as we talk about Flip Pallot, Gary Loomis, Lefty and all of the people who helped to make TFO Rods the company today. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/158

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/157 I sat down with Brian Wise from Fly Fishing the Ozarks on youtube. Brian is a huge player in the streamer game producing some amazing fly tying videos on his channel. We talk about fishing giant streamers on the North Fork of the White River. We hear the background of how Brian could dunk the hoop at a height of 5'8" and was on his way to a scholarship when a blown out knee crushed his dreams. But, this is also how his fly fishing career came to be. Support Our Podcast Sponsors So Fly Gear: https://www.soflygear.com/ Fly Fishing and Tying Journal: https://ftjangler.com/ Show Notes with Brian Wise - We talk about the Cake video with one of Brian's first fly tying videos that gave him a nice kick getting started. - We talk about Kelly Galloup, Rich Strolis and others which are some of the flies Brian Ties. Kelly was on the podcast here and Rich Strolis was on here. - Here's the fly tying tips video series which is a little different than the typical fly tying videos on Brian's channel. - The Double Deceiver fly is the goto pattern tied by Mike Schmidt. This is off of Lefty's Deceiver pattern. - Brian uses a Clackacraft and fishes and casts to the areas that are prime for predator brown trout. - I noted the Martin's Boat movie and the big water. We went on a little drift boat tangent here. - The Knucklehead fly pattern will be out with Montana Fly Company in 2021. - Brian is also doing the video for the Fly Men Fishing Company. - The Fly Men Tester video by Brian Wise. If you need a swim tank for your flies this might be the solution. - The new tornado anchor - We both use Sawyer oars. I should get them on for the drift boat series. - The knucklehead pattern and the lap dancer are the top 2 flies. - Gunnar Braemer's youtube channel is a top 2 channel along with the fly fish food guys. You can find Brian at FlyFishingtheOzarks.com: Top 10 Streamer Tips from this Episode Have a T3, T6 and T9 weight sinking lines (Cortland lines) Target areas with habitat and sink your fly down Trying to spark the musky like instincts (no figure 8) Use the bank to show you the river habitats Look for color changes in river bottom You don't want your rod tip to move (not everyone is Kelly Galloup) Use a strip strike with a quick strip Your state of mind and game plan - put your head down and keep making casts Don't switch of your fly color every 5 minutes Maroubou tip - Spin the stem and then cut to create a small ball Resources Noted in the Show Fly Tying Tips Video Series Fly Men Fishing Co Tester Swim Tank Marling Bates is a great channel Videos Noted in the Show Cake - Going the Distance Water Boy movie clip Conclusion with Brian Wise Brian Wise shares some great tips on fishing streamers in the North Fork of the White River. We also get into his youtube channel and how he produces content that is a little different that your normal fly tying video. We find out how to tie a 9 inch weightless fly and the right sinking fly lines to use that make casting an ease. We find out how to find fish in a new river by identifying the habitat on dry land. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/157

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/156 Support Our Sponsors below: So Fly Gear: https://www.soflygear.com/ Fly Fishing and Tying Journal: https://ftjangler.com/ James Carlin shares some great tips from his competition fly fishing background with a focus on dry fly fishing. James is also the founder of So Fly Gear who is our most recent podcast sponsor. I've been wearing So Fly's Hoodie and been loving it this summer. James has a great story and the youngest guest we've had on the podcast. We hear about the youth Competitive fly fishing team with a focus on dry flies and euro nymphing strategies for trout. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/156

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/155 Dave McNeese tells his stories of a life in fly fishing, fly tying and dyeing feathers. Dave is working on the book on Syd Glasso's life and has been an expert material dying all star for 5 decades. Dave has done a little bit of everything in fly fishing including building custom rods, custom reels, flies and a fly shop. We connect the dots even more today as we hear about the life of one of the really interesting guys in fly fishing. We also hear the story of the felony conviction that Dave received for trading animals but as you hear this was a bad rap sheet on Dave. Click here –>>> for the full transcript or scroll down to the bottom to read the transcript. Show Notes with Dave McNeese 09:30 - Dave attended the 1975 McKenzie fly fishers conclave where Lee Wulff and Ernie where there. Here's a little history on the conclave. - The Master fly tying guide by Art Flick - Dave notes the Fly Fishing and Tying Journal and the dying articles he has written at FTJ. - John Shewey was on the podcast in episode 16 and talked about the old shop "My Flies" which was located in Salem Oregon. - Paul Jorgensen was a big part of Dave's growth in fly fishing. - Twin River Fly Shop is the local store in Albany Oregon. - The Blue Heron spey hooks were Dave's line of hooks. - Trey's first book Steelhead Trout came up again here. - The Atherton Painting - The Orange Heron tied by Syd Glasso is in Trey's 1976 book - Preston Jennings was noted. Here's a summary of some of his work. - Rube Cross was noted by dave as one of the Tyers everyone tried to copy. - The McNeese Madness is a great pattern for the Deschutes. - Joseph Rossano was on the podcast in episode 136 and is helping Dave with the Syd Glasso book. - Steve Gobin bamboo fly rods. You can find Dave McNeese here Resources Noted in the Show Master Fly Tying by Art Flick Moscow Hide and Fur to grab a skunk Videos Noted in the Show Paul Jorgensen Video Orange Heren Syd Glasso Conclusion with Dave McNeese Dave Mcneese shares his story of how he started his fly shop and became a material dying master. We find out how he connected to many of the old timers including Syd Glasso. Dave shares some of the story of who Syd Glasso was and how he got ahold of some of We hear how Dave started his fly shop based on a mail order business and expanded it out until he ran into trouble with the Federal government in relation to some illegal game that was sent to him. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/155

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/154 Trevor Covich shares his story of how came to be a full time fly fishing guide splitting his time between the Olympic Peninsula and Alaska. We dig into the story of how the Olympic Peninsula changed into a big swing game and how you can find big fish and quiet waters even as pressure increases. We find out who Perry was and why the poke is such a key cast to know when fishing tight waters. Lots of great tips for the OP with a focus on fishing higher water with short rods and unweighted flies. Show Notes with Trevor Covich 05:50 - John Covich is the guy behind Fly Water Travel for Cuba and was a big influence in getting Trevor into fly fishing. 06:50 - Creekside Angling was the local shop that held fly tying classes and is the place where Trevor got started. 14:50 - Trevor talked about the changes with Jerry French coming into the area. Jerry was on the podcast in episode 139. 17:51 - We noted Bruce Kruk who is the long belly guy in the upper Columbia. 23:50 - Trevor still uses the OPST lines but used the skagit flight in the past. He likes the OPST commando head with a 12' 9" rod. 37:45 - We talk about Nick Rowell and the Deschutes. 40:45 - We note the Air Flo FIST which is a great line that sticks to the water and is a great chinook line. 44:00 - The Guide Fly is Trevor's basic goto pattern. 50:00 - The Dirty Hoh flies from Jerry French. 52:00 - George Cook was on the podcast in episode 131 - Trevor describes how George got the spey rod first into his hands. 54:10 - Charles St. Pierre was known as the doctor and would smooth out your spey cast. 1:01:40 - John McMillan was on the podcast in episode 117 + he has his own podcast here as part of the Barbless network. 1:05:45 - Waters West is the local fly shop in the area. You can find Trevor here trevor_covich on insta or [email protected] Top Ten Steelhead Tips for the OP Get out on the river when river isn't perfect to separate yourself Change with the change in the traveling lane Use a shorter rod to avoid chopping would with your rod Slow rolling fish are the biters Use the Perry Poke in tight quarters Start short and fish your feet Every eat from a steelhead is different Use unweighted flies with the right tip Fish deeper into the tail out - Fish 10 more after you want to quit Diamond chop - Find the chop, find the cover and find the fish The Two best Spey Line Tips for the Op The 5 and 5 of T11 - These are the mow tips. These tips are 10 feet long. This is 5 feet of floating and 5 feet of sinking. 2.5 floating and 7.5 foot sinking section of T14 - This is a good all around tip for the OP. Resources Noted in the Show The Commando head from OPST Air Flo FIST Line Videos and/or podcasts Noted in the Show The Upstream Perry Poke by Trevor Conclusion with Trevor Covich Trevor Covich is on the podcast to share some tips on fishing the Olympic Penisula for steelhead. He tells us why you should be fishing the river when it's high and why some of the biggest fish come then. Trevor describes some great tips on fishing for steelhead with a spey rod during high water events. We talk about the best two tips to use for steelhead. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/154

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/153 Ryan Taylor shares his story on tying and fishing steelhead and Atlantic salmon flies and how he mixes it up for steelhead with a focus on the Grand River. We dig into some tips on finding and hooking steelhead and how to tie a fly in hand. We talk about who is the greatest spey caster in the world, how to become a great fly tier and the instagram fly tying influencer. Show Notes with the Ryan Taylor - Peter Charles was on the podcast in episode 15 here and talked about fishing the Grand River. - Price Tyrant an George Kelson are the two Tyers that Ryan follows and guides his background with wing technique. - I noted the NW atlantic salmon fly guild has been noted many times on the podcast. - Joseph Rosano was on in episode 136 here and talked about some of the history of spey flies. - ClassicFlyTying.net is a great online resources. - John Shewey was on in episode 16 here and talked about the history of steelhead fly tying. - We talked about Douglas Outdoors here. - The Ahrex HR is the great hair wing hook and equivalent to the partridge N or the 799 TMC. - The 570 Air Flo Rage is the goto line for the Grand. - Bruce Kruk was on the podcast here and talked about fishing the long belly rods and 14 to 16 foot spey lines. - We talked about the NW Fly Tyer and Fly Fishing Expo - the largest fly tying expo in the west. - The marabou spey or hobo spey for murky waters. - Drift Outfitters in Toronto is the closest shop in Toronto - I noted Zack Williams who was on the podcast here. - Ryan uses a Peak vice currently. - We note dupafish which was a media company Ryan was working with. You can find Ryan on Instagram @salmonjunkie Steelhead tips for the Grand River for clear use purples and blacks and greens for dirty water use a little bulkier flies Sparse flies work great Start with orange colored flies Start fishing in close to the bank Resources Noted in the Show Whiskey Gin on Instagram on tying in hand Classic Fly Tying Ahrex HR hook for steelhead Videos and/or podcasts Noted in the Show Here's a video of Ryan tying in hand Conclusion with Ryan Taylor Ryan Taylor shares his background on tying atlantic salmon flies and how he catches steelhead on the Grand River. We talk about the difference between Spey and D Flies - something not easy todo. Ryan talks about confidence in your flies and where he is going next with his brand. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/153

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/152 Bruce Kruk is on the podcast to share some tips for spey casting with a focus on long belly spey lines and long 14, 15 and 16 foot rods. We bring it to the bank of the Clearwater River and the Upper Columbia with a focus on steelhead fishing. We find out why longer spey rods in the 14 or 15 foot length are actually great tools for the beginner to cast a lot of line. We also here the D Loop pet peeve for Bruce in relation to placement of the D Loop. Listen at 30:44 to hear how to complete the entire cast. You can find Bruce on Instagram @bkruk Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/152

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/151 Zack Williams, who is the editor of Swing the Fly Magazine, is on the podcast to share the story of how he went from Great Lakes Steelheader to Spey Casting and Steelhead champion. Zack and I chat about why the number of swung fly fisherman is so low but growing. Show Notes with the Zack Williams - Trey Combs Steelhead Fly Fishing and Tom Pero's Wild Salmon and Steelhead Magazine were two big influences for helping Zack to start the magazine. Tom Pero was my guest here. - Marty and Mia Sheppard, Rick Kustich, Jonathan Barlow, Mike Kinney were other big influences for Zack. - Topher Browne, Sean Dahlquist, Steve Bird, and Travis Johnson are all the core team for the magazine. - John Shewey was on the podcast in episode 16 and is the editor for NW Fly Fishing Magazine. - I noted Tom Bai who is the editor of the Drake Magazine and a full timer. - I noted the Outdoors Online Marketing Podcast which is where I interview marketing experts to help fly fishing brands grow. - The magazine supports big groups like the Native Fish Society, Wild Steelhead coalition, Wild Steelheaders United - We talk about the difference between the middle fork of the Clearwater and some of the Montana waters Zack is fishing now. - Tim Rawlins who is the Line Speed Jedi and a good guy in the spey game. - Simon Gawesworths Modern Spey Casting were helpful to Zack early on. - We talk about the Spey-O-Rama and Zach's experience at the Park in San Francisco. - Whitney Gold holds the woman spey casting record. - Zack guided for Klaus Frimor and was on the podcast here to cover underhand casting. - Meiser fly rods and Bruce and Walker rods are the two rod companies that loves. - Farlex Reals and Echo are two other sponsors. Gale Force Fly Fishing makes the top competition line. - Frank Amato was on the podcast here and talked about the impact from the roadless work they did in the 1970's. - The Green Ant and the Night Dancer are two of Zach's goto flies. - Back Country Journal is Zack's new gig as the editor there. You can find Zack at Swing the Fly Magazine here. Resources Noted in the Show Trey Combs 1991 Steelhead Fly Fishing Modern Spey Casting Videos Noted in the Show V Loop vs D Loop video The Night Dancer Conclusion with Zack Williams Zack Williams, the editor of Swing the Fly Magazine, is on the show to dig into his story and steelhead fly fishing. Find out how and why Zack moved out west in 2010 to chase the steelhead dream of guiding and connecting with the community. Zack describes the Spey O Rama and some spey casting tips that will help you cast better and find a few more steelhead. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/151

Show Notes: http://wetflyswing.com/150 Morten Valeur, the founder of Ahrex Hooks, is on to shed some light on how and why he started a new hook company and how they have emerged as one of the leaders in the world. Ahrex Hooks with Morten Valeur Find about the new hooks they have coming up this year and how you can replace some of your current hook line up. We hear about all of the big streamer mentors in Europe and the US on the podcast this week. Click here –>>> for the full transcript or scroll down to the bottom to read the transcript. Show Notes with the Morten 01:50 - Martin Joergensen was on the podcast in episode 99 here from the Global Fly Fisher. 05:50 - Matt Callies from Loon was on the podcast in episode 147 and talked about loving the fly fishing industry and family. 07:05 - Partridge, Tiemco and many others are making great hooks. Ahrex is known for their large musky hooks. 10:15 - Andreas Andersson is a big Pike guy and helped Morten with some Ahrex hook design. 21:30 - Steve from Regal has been helping to develop the bomber hook for dry fly fishing. 26:00 - The trout predator hook is one of their top and 6/0 Big hook for musky. 28:30 - I met Morten in person at IFTD in 2019. 29:30 - Kelly Galloup was on the podcast here and Gunnar Brammer was on here. 34:10 - Niklaus Bauer is a big pike fisher in Europe. 35:55 - The Outcast Prowler is the goto watercraft. 39:40 - Morten noted Bob Popovich's flies and the beast fly style. 47:05 - Morten loves the Radion 908 Scott rod and the Scott Sector for salt. 48:30 - Here is the affiliate link we have set up with the Gorge Fly Shop. 50:00 - The Scientific Anglers 7x7 knotable bite wire 59:00 - Pat Cohen and Rich Strolis were on the podcast here. You can find links to both of their new books in the show notes at those links. You can find Morten at AhrexHooks.com 10 Pike fly fishing tips December to the end of march is best fishing Pike is a great starter species to start fly fishing for float tube with 6-8 weight rods is recommneded Need to fish slowly with light weight flies and intermediate fly line in winter make sure to pause a lot on your strips Make sure your tails on flies are not too long (avoid missing fish) Use good bite wire Black is number 1 and white is number 2 colors Make your flies super lightweight - most important thing You don't need barbs Resources Noted in the Show Here's their popular trout predator hook Radion 908 Scott Fly Rod Videos and/or podcasts Noted in the Show Video of Morten tying flies Bob Popovich beast fly video Conclusion with Morten Valeur Morten Valeur who founded Ahrex Hooks talks about what they have going and how they have been very popular among predator hooks. We also find out how Morten fishes for Pike in Denmark and how to apply that information here. Show Notes: http://wetflyswing.com/150

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/149 Mark Hopley, the Host of the Fly Fishing 97 Podcast is on the podcast to break down his popular show and why he does what he does. We find out about the Kamloops British Columbia area where Mark is from and why he's going to podcast till he dies. Show Notes with the Mark Hopley 05:00 - Pennask Lake is the resource where some of the big hatchery stocking fish come from. 06:45 - Phil Rowley was on the podcast in episode 34 here and Denny Rickards was on in episode 64 here. I'm hopeful to get Brian Chan on as well. 11:18 - Pete Tyjias was on my podcast in episode 134 here and on Mark's podcast here. 11:55 - Here's a link to our Facebook Group where you can ask a question for our next guest. 13:30 - Brian Wise, Jimmy Watts and Phil Rowley are all big episodes for 16:10 - Here's the Lani Waller Episode from the fly fishign 97 podcast. 17:30 - The Silver Hilton Lodge on the Babine is Lani Waller's great place. 19:30 - The Outdoors Online Online Marketing Podcast has been a great way to network with others. 21:10 - Dave sadden is one of Mark's goto boat companies. 22:50 - I noted the Owyhee River and indicators. 36:45 - Stroud Water Research episode 37:36 - Rick Hafele was on the podcast in episode 37 here and covered entomology and fly fishing. 39:00 - The Scarlet Focus right mixer 41:10 - The Fly Crate is a big sponsor for Mark. 43:08 - Got Fishing and the Yucatan trip was noted here as one of our big hosted trips we have coming up this year. 44:00 - The Helios 3 by Orvis is one of Mark's great rods 46:40 - Eric Nuzum was on my other podcast here and wrote the book Make Noise. You can find Mark at the Fly Fishing 97 podcast and Instagram here Resources Noted in the Show Lani Waller and some of his DVD's and/or books. Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Videos and/or podcasts Noted in the Show Mark Hopley from the Fly Fishing 97 Podcast is on to share some tips and stories from his experience fishing up out of the Kamloops area. Mark shares some Stillwater tips on getting and staying in the zone more often. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/149

Show Notes: http://wetflyswing.com/148 Brian Silvey talks about his life as a fly fishing guide with a focus on Steelhead Fishing in Oregon. Find out what colors are best during the early and late season and how to get your fly down during the day. We dig back into some of the history of spey and how Brian transitioned into it. Show Notes with the Brian Silvey - Brian works with Marty and Mia Sheppard who were on the podcast in episode 76 here. - The dragon popper is one of Brian's killer poppers. - The Cottonwood Canyon State Park is a great way to access the river if you don't have a boat. - We talk about Mark Bachman and the podcast he was on in episode 86 here. - Brian tells a story about tying the Brooks Stone and the big blunder and working for Mark early on. Here's an old school video of the Brooks Stone. - Steve Gobin was one of Brian's mentors and was highlighted in Trey Combs book. The Silvenator was noted by a number of listeners of the podcast and is still one of Brian's goto flies for steelhead. The green butt skunk, golden demon, muddlers and the max canyon are all goto flies for steelhead. John Shewey noted bird hunting and was on the podcast in episode 16 here. The Scientific Angler Scandi Spey Line is was recommended in this podcast. The Sofa Pillow was a good old fly that could be used for skating for steelhead. Davy Wotton was on the podcast here and still guides a bunch of days per year. Sweetwater Guide School is a great resource. Steve Wilson was on the podcast here and described the school. You can find Brian Silvey's Fly Fishng here. Resources Noted in the Show The Scientific Angler Scandi Spey Line Steelhead Fly Fishing and Flies Videos and/or podcasts Noted in the Show The Silvenator The Max Canyon Conclusion with Brian Silvey Brian Silvey is on to share some tips on steelhead fishing and spey casting and takes up back to his first job. Find out about Poly leaders vs mono leaders and some of the lines Brian is working on now with Scientific Anglers. Show Notes: http://wetflyswing.com/148

Show Notes: http://wetflyswing.com/147 Matt Callies in on the podcast today to describe how Loon is leading the way with some of their conservation minded products. We hear about the companies he reports to and why he does what he does. Lots of tangents including why Air-Flo split from Echo Rods and what the life of a fly fishing rep is really like. Insider chatter and a few tips from my special guest this week. Sponsors: Fly Fishing and Tying Journal: https://ftjangler.com/ Got Fishing: https://gotfishing.com/ Show Notes with the Matt Callies - George Daniel was on the podcast here in episode 55 where we talked about the best way to get kids into fishing. - IFTD has been postponed but is typically the biggest event for new fishing products. - Matt is the director of product development at Loon Outdoors. - Loon Outdoors Fly Dip is one of the newer popular products that Matt developed and his super safe an environmentally safe. - JeremiahSuperSpey on Instagram. - Patagonia has been leading the way for quite a while on the conservation front. - We talk about the movie 127 Hours and the guy who got his arm stuck and had to cut it off to escape. - Abel Fly Reels is one of the companies that Matt Reps. - Mariusz Wroblewski was on the podcast here and Pete Erickson was on the podcast here. Both of these people were on the podcast from Echo. - The Mayfly Group purchased Air Flo Lines recently. - Doug at AquaFlies has the Perpetrator which is a big beadhead soft hackle. - The Scott L2H 5 weight is a favorite for Matt. - The Fly Shop in Redding and the Trinity Fly Shop with Herb are two great Trinity River resources. You can find Matt at Loon Outdoors. The Fly Fishing Companies Matt Represents Abel Fly Reels Air Flo Fishing Air Lock Indicators Captuer Headwear Echo Firehole Hooks Loon Outdoors Ross Reels Scott Rods Trout Hunter Resources Noted in the Show Loon Outdoors Fly Dip Local Shop Spotlight Herb at Trinity Fly Shop Videos and/or podcasts Noted in the Show The Perpetrator Fly for Steelhead Conclusion with Matt Callies We find out about the difference between the Sacramento River and the Trinity Rivers for steelhead and the one shop you should stop by if heading that way. Show Notes: http://wetflyswing.com/147

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/146 Jen Ripple is on the podcast today to tell us some of the history of women in fly fishing. Jen is the editor of Dun Magazine, the largest woman's magazine on the planet. Jen talks about the foundation of woman in fly fishing and where she's going with Dun Magazine after Covid. We get into the topic of woman and swimsuits and the affect on social media. Find out why the female demographic is the fastest growing in fly fishing. Show Sponsors: Got Fishing: https://gotfishing.com/ Fly Fishing and Tying Journal: https://ftjangler.com/ Outdoors Online Marketing Podcast: https://outdoorsonline.co/ Show Notes with Jen Ripple 02:50 - Fly Fishers International Magazine had a recent article written by Jen on the history of woman in fly fishing. 07:45 - Matt Smythe was on the Wet Fly Swing Podcast in Episode 137. Matt talked about AFFTA and Covid. 10:10 - The Treatise of Fishing with an Angle Attributed to Dame Juliana Berners. 15:00 - Jerry French was on the podcast in episode 139 to tell the intruder story and the history of NW spey fishing. 18:45 - Favorite Flies and Their Histories by Mary Orvis Marbury took over her dads fly business back in the day and had a huge influence on fly tying. 19:15 - Joan Wulff was on the podcast in episode 100. Joan was the first female casting champion. 21:55 - The Dun Magazine is the only woman's fly fishing magazine. 24:15 - I talked about Darcizzle who April interviewed here on Anchored. 27:15 - Dennis Isbister was on the podcast here to cover Pyramid Lake from Wild Fish Wild Places. 29:00 - Heather Hodson and United Woman on the Fly is a huge group for connecting woman around the country. 29:35 - The Orvis 50 50 On the Water Movement is a great plan to get more woman into fly fishing. 32:30 - The Rip and hoppers road trip is Jen and Heather Hodson's trip to connect woman on a DIY journey. 33:55 - Here's the episode with the Oman guest I had on in the past. 37:15 - The Texas woman fly fishers and Jen will hook us up along the way 39:15 - The White claw from Chris side from not the real world. You can find Jen at Dun Magazine here. Resources Noted in the Show Favorite Flies and Their Histories by Mary Orvis Marbury the metaphysics of fly fishing Videos Noted in the Show Darcizzle on Youtube Dennis Isbister from Wild Fish Wild Places Conclusion with Jen Ripple We hear about some of the amazing history of women in fly fishing today with stories from Mary Orvis, Joan Wulff, and others who helped to grow fly fishing around the world. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/146

Show Notes: http://wetflyswing.com/145 John Billing created the largest free non commercial Facebook group for fly fishing in the world. We talk about the great resource it is and how it all came to be in over 10 years now running. With over 60,000 active members this is a great resource if you are new to fishing or just want to connect with anglers around the world. Show Notes for the Fly Fishing Community - Peter Morse was on the podcast in episode 111 and was the last Australian guru I talked to on the podcast. - I noted our Wet Fly Swing Facebook group and the struggle of creating an a great group. - Casting for Recovery and Reel Recovery as part of Mending Casts which John leads in Australia. - The Hank Patterson episode where we talked as Travis Swartz and the influence of his first co-host. 33:40 - The Tasmania Fly fishing Facebook group 34:30 - Domenick Swentosky was on the podcast in episode140 here and talked about creating content and the growth of the Troutbitten website. - Red Tag and pheasant tails are John's goto trout flies. - April Vokey's blog has been a great resource for John. April was on our podcast here. - FFI is a great resource for casting and casting instruction. I interviewed the CEO Len Zickler in episode 95 here. You can find John at the Fly Fishing Community here on Facebook. Resources Noted in the Show Casting for Recovery Reel Recovery Videos Noted in the Show How to Tie the Red Tag Conclusion with John Billing John Billing shares the resource he created in the largest non commercial Facebook group in the world. With over 44,000 active members it's not just another Facebook group. We find out how to take advantage of the group and why John puts so much time into this side project. http://wetflyswing.com/145

https://wetflyswing.com/144 Sponsors: Got Fishing - https://gotfishing.com/ Fly Fishing and Tying Journal - https://ftjangler.com/ I sat down with Elke and Alysia Littleleaf from Little Leaf Guides. We covered some tips on fishing the Deschutes salmon fly hatch and what it's like being the only native american guide couple on the river. We find out how you plan for your next salmon fly trip and the best flies to use for the trip. We find out exactly what Elke's fly box looks like and why he uses a 6 weight single hander and micro spey in the toolbox. Show Notes for the Deschutes Salmon Fly Hatch 03:00 - John Smeraglio was on the podcast in episode 32 here and covered the Deschutes SalmonFly Hatch. 07:15 - We talk about Al Bagley who was another native american guide who is retired now. 08:30 - Elke notes the Nestle water issue and how they spoke up to protect the environment 10:30 - The DRA and the NW Steelheaders are two groups that they give back to. 14:00 - Alicia notes the Warrior Pavati driftboat they use for their trips. 15:45 - Elke noted having some green drakes is it's cold and wet. Here's a green drake fly tying video. 17:30 - The Predator is the killer salmon fly patter that Elke developed. Here's a pic of the predator. 20:50 - We here a great story about the influence of Jim Teeny here. I had Jim on the podcast in episode 5 here. 24:13 - I note the Bruce Chard episode where Bruce tells another Jim Teeny story catching a trophy permit on the last cast. 28:45 - The norm woods special is a great pattern. Anything with legs can make a difference. Here's Jason from the Portland Fly Shop tying up a Norm Woods Special. 43:30 - Marty and Mia were on in episode 76 here. Marty noted how Elke fishes the Deschutes differently for steelhead. 58:45 - Alicia's large trout photo that we talk about in the show. 1:01:50 - The Deschutes Fly Shop at Warm Springs with RV hookups is right up the road from Elke and Alicia. 1:11:30 - The Warm Springs historic museum in Warm Springs 1:12:00 - When the River Ran Wild is a book by Alicia's grandfather. You can Elke and Alysia Littleleaf at Little Leaf Guides here or at 541-615-0402. Top Deschutes Salmon Fly Hatch Tips Have a variety of sizes and colors of salmon fly patterns Have green drakes if cold and wet weather Be ready for changing it up with pressure drops in the weather Use the Elke's predator pattern with a caddis trailer Use a 3x leader so you don't loose fish have plenty of caddis in your box Get a black magic marker and add dots, stripes, etc to make different bring 6 weight single hand rod or micro spey to deal with the wind in evening cast in the middle of the river to get the big fish Use studded boots and a wading staff Look under trees and next to grass The sling shot cast works great Don't step into the water first - Fish are typically right up against the banks Make sure that your wings stand up and that the fly has the profile Resources Noted in the Show Here's a link for the Warrior Pavati drift boat When the River Ran Wild Book by George Washington The Shattered Civilization Videos Noted in the Show How to tie a green drake dry fly How to tie the Predator fly pattern # Tags and social pics and @mentions #waterislife #deschutes #troutfishing #rainbows #conservation #nativeamericanculture #pavati #green-drake #stoneflies Quote: "Water is Live" Conclusion on The Salmon fly Hatch Elke and AlysiaLIttleLeaf share their best tips on the Deschutes River. Find out why you shouldn't walk fast, and the other key items to have for your next trip. Tons of great tips including a biggie on when to stay out of the water and the best time to hit steelhead in the upper river. https://wetflyswing.com/144

https://wetflyswing.com/143 Pete Tyjas, the editor of Fly Culture Magazine, is on the share a perspective on fishing UK chalk streams and dry flies. We find out how Pete is fishing for Atlantic Salmon now that he has put in some time for steelhead. We also hear about how he put together Fly Culture Magazine and why it's growing in the US. Find out what the #1 four pieces of tackle were as noted in Fly Culture. Sponsors: Fly Fishing and Tying Journal: https://ftjangler.com/ Got Fishing: https://gotfishing.com/ Show Notes with Pete Tyjas - The Pursuit of Wild Trout was a book that started it all for Pete. - The Fly Fishing and Tying Journal is our current sponsor. - Taw River is the home waters for Pete. - The Complete Fisherman by Patagonia. - Here are a few of the past Euro Nymphing episodes from past guests we've had on the podcast. - Pete notes a Perdigon and how it was his goto pattern prior to going back to the pheasant tail. - Vision Waders, a Patagonia Pack were a couple of Pete's favorites. - The Patagonia Waders and Orvis Two Handed Rods were both reviewed on the Fly Culture Website. - The Sage Dart Video - The founder of Buzzsprout was on the Outdoors Online Marketing Podcast. This is the show where I help fly fishing brands grow their online presence. - Trout and Salmon and Fly Fishing and Fly Tying are two big UK magazines. - Andy Buckley has a great Youtube Channel. Here's a link to Andy's Beginners Guide to Euro Nymphing. - The Lady Caroline - Klaus Frimor was on here who works for Loop and is the big player in Europe. You can Find Pete at Fly Culture Magazine here. Videos Noted in the Show How to tie Perdigon Beginners Guide to Euro Nymphing The Complete Fisherman by Patagonia Conclusion with Pete Pete Tyjas shares some tips fishing euro nympnhs and talks about how he breaks down and fishes the water in his home area. We also find out about the Fly Culture Podcast and what Pete's doing to increase the awareness of his magazine. https://wetflyswing.com/143

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/142 Jason Osborn is on the podcast to share the story of how he came to own the Portland Fly Shop and some tips on why they have been successful. Find out about the Kalama River and how Jason was able to catch fish year around on this river. Show Notes with Jason Osborn Northwest Fly Fishing Outfitters was Jason's previous employer before opening up the Portland Fly Shop. Jason talks about Jim Teeny on the Kalama back in the day. Teeny was the Derek Jeeter of Fly Fishing. The Klamath skater, the bomber and the waller waker are all good flies. We talk about the riffle hitch when using wet flies for waking flies. I @ mentioned Jason on a salmon fly skater. a chubby Chernobyl might be the best skater for trout. Steven bird was on the podcast here to talk about trout spey Jerry French's Camo squid Frank Moore was on the podcast here and noted the skunk as one of his patterns. Steelhead U Caddis Fly is a great resource Travis was on the podcast here. You can find Jason at the Portland Fly Shop here Resources Noted in the Show We talk about fall caddis and why they work later in the season. You can listen to Tom Larimer talk about summer steelhead here. Steelhead University Videos Noted in the Show Here's a video on skating flies for steelhead on the Dean how to tie a chubby chernobyl Conclusion with Jason Osborn Jason Osborn describes the experience of opening and running a new fly shop. Find out why he quit guiding and why the new fly shop has been successful. We hear about the Kalama and other SW Washington rivers and how they have changed over the years We also dig into the Dean River and how you might use waking flies for steelhead on this great river. We also break out some skating tips for rainbow trout as well. https://wetflyswing.com/142

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/141 I had the pleasure of interviewing AK Best to talk about tying dry flies and his life in fly fishing. We also hear some of the other influential parts of his life including how he survived his music night life. AK talks about absolute attention in music and in fly tying. Find out what makes a Colorado Green Drake such a killer pattern and why the wing tips are so critical for dry flies. Show Notes with AK Best - Production Fly Tying here was a big impact book for many fly tyers in the space. - The Colorado Green Drake from Charlies Fly Box. - In the Ring of the Rise - Vince Marinaro book on trout behavior. - Tom Whiting was on the podcast in episode 115 and talked about how he creates the perfect dry fly hackle. - The St. Vrain Caddis was a killer pattern if you need a goto pattern when nothing else is working. - The Colorado Caddis was a famous Colorado pattern. - A Red Quill Parachute in a size 18 is a great prospecting fly. Works great on the Frying Pan River. - John Gierach was on the podcast is episode 47 and talked about quitting drugs and alcohol. - I interviewed Joan Wulff here and Frank Moore who were two of the oldest guests I've had on the show. - The Winged beetle. - The Olive Quill Dun, The Red Quilled Parachute are two of AK's goto flies. - Danville 6/0 thread is the only thread you need. - Selective Trout by Swisher Richards - Henry's Fork Anglers You can find AK's book Production Fly Tying here. Resources Noted in the Show In the Ring of the Rise by Vincent Marinaro Videos Noted in the Show The Colorado Caddis A Red Quill Parachute Conclusion with AK Best AK Best who wrote one of the great fly tying books shares some of the great tips from this book and others from over the years. Find out why you should be clipping your dry fly hackles and some of his best Colorado patterns. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/141