Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

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

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/140 I sat down with Domenick Swentosky to talk about traditional streamers and how he fishes his home waters out of Pennsylvania. We get into the mono rig and how he crosses over between nymphing and streamers. Domenick shares the exact formula he uses when fishing a mono rig and why he loves a 4 weight rod and Maxima leader for the butt section of his mono rig. A little bit euro, a little bit nymph and equal parts streamer and even a little dry. Troutbitten now. Click below and listen to the full conversation. The Outdoors Online Marketing Podcast - Listen to our new Podcast and Grow Your Business Online: https://outdoorsonline.co/podcasts/ Show Notes with Domenick Swentosky Rich Strolls was on the podcast in episode 138 and talked about huge streamers and his background as a police officer and obsessed fly fisherman. Joe Humphries was on the podcast in episode 73 and talked about his 90+ years in the game. John Gierach was on the podcast in episode 47 and talked about whether he was a writer or fly fisherman first. John Dietsch from A River Runs Through It was on the podcast in episode 135. Evo Terra was on our other podcast in this episode of our new Outdoors Online Podcast. Evo covered SEO for your blog post and podcast. The Headbanger Sculpin is one of Domenick's favorite patterns but he ties it a little smaller than what Rich Strolis typically uses. Troutbitten has a ton of articles on the Mono Rig and are grouped by the 5 most important articles. Ed Shenk's white minnow is a great fly to have a point of site and see what's going on with the flies on his rig. George Harvey dry fly leader is what Dom breaks out after he's finished with the mono rig. The half pint and the full pint along with the Circus Peanut are a few top flies for streamers. George Daniel has a ton of great resources out there and was on the podcast in episode 55. You can find Domenick at TroutBitten.com Videos Noted in the Show The Headbanger sculpin Ed Shenk's White Minnow Kelly Galloup's Circus Peanut Conclusion with Domenick Swentosky Domenick Swentosky describes how he fishes streamers with a mono rig in his home waters of Pennsylvania. We hear why Domenick doesn't love fishing the huge streamers and find he does pretty well with more traditional sized flies. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/140

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/139 Jerry French shares the intruder story and how the skagit spey lines and short spey rods came to be. We find out how the intruder drove the lines and rods and how Ed Ward, Scott O'donnell and others created the huge change for steelhead fly fisherman. Check out our new Outdoors Online Marketing Podcast: https://outdoorsonline.co/ Show Notes with Jerry French - George Cook was on the podcast here and talked about NW Spey history and his connection within it. - The Wolf Craft adjustable boat that Jerry and the gang used up on the Skeena basin. - Robert the Robot from lost in space. Intruder Alert was the platform for the fly patterns. - Jerry was an original founder of OPST and was about getting Ed Ward paid for his contribution for it all. The ultra compact heads was a big part of what Jerry and Ed developed. - Joseph Rossano was on the podcast here and talked about steelhead fly design. - the Dirty Hoh is a little different than an intruder. - Jerry talks about his love for the color white and UV in flies. - Jeff Pieroway and Doug Brutocao were two people that helped Jerry get it going with his company. - Jerry is hosting trips on the Grand Ronde this year. You can find Jerry at Jerry French Fly Fishing. Resources Noted in the Show Jerry's Ultra Tubing Videos Noted in the Show The Dirty Hoh pattern Conclusion with Jerry Jerry French tells the story of why the intruder came to be and how they developed the fly, rods and specialized lines that revolutionized steelhead and salmon fly fishing in the 1990's and 2000's. The Commando line is still one of the most popular and easiest to start with. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/139

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/138 Rich Strolis shares his story and how he has become known as one of the big streamer guys. Rich breaks down how he designs flies and what he thinks about when coming up with new patterns. We hear which hooks Rich loves, how to determine what color to use for your patterns and why he gets fired up about the dumbing down of fly fishing. Show Notes with Rich Strolis 04:50 - Farmington River Anglers Association 06:00 - Thomas Aimes Hatch Guide to New England Streams. 10:20 - Mike Schmidt is a friend and mentor of Rich. 11:40 - Charlie Craven was on the podcast in episode 125 here. 12:38 - Montana Fly Company is associated with Rich's brand and the fly fishing books he's written. 14:30 - Dean Finnerty was on the podcast in episode 19 and was another police officer that I had on the show. 23:18 - Catching Shadows is one of Rich's big books on his fly patterns. 26:40 - The HeadBanger Sculpin is one of the goto flies as well as the shucked up emerger is a good dry fly for Rich. 27:30 - The DDT Nymph was another fly noted here. 42:00 - Roman Moser came up with the present day beads. 45:00 - Rich notes how amazing the Ahrex hooks are and what they have going right now. 47:00 - Kelly Galloup was on the podcast in episdoe 52 and is still one of the best and longest yet. 54:30 - George Daniel were on the podcast is episode 55. You can find Rich at CatchingShadows.com Resources Noted in the Show Catching Shadows by Rich Strolis Thomas Aimes Hatch Guide to New England Streams. Videos Noted in the Show HeadBanger Sculpin Conclusion with Rich Strolis Rich Strolis shares some great stuff today on fly tying and fishing with a focus on streamers. Rich goes into a couple of solid rants as well that should get you thinking next time you are on the river. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/138

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/137 COVID-19 Update for Fly Fishing Brands. Matt Smythe, the communications coordinator for AFFTA, sheds some light on what AFFTA is doing for fly fishing brands during the corona virus pandemic. We find out what AFFTA does and how they balance politics and conservation. Want to grow your online influence? The Outdoors Online Marketing Podcast https://outdoorsonline.co/ Show Notes with Matt Smythe Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/137 03:55 - Tom Sadler was on the podcast here and is the guy who taught Matt and his dad to cast a fly rod. Tom talked about IFTD in this episode. 11:40 - Kirk Deter with Angling Trade just put out a piece on the current status. 22:00 - Matt notes the Bristol Bay issue. Jenny Weiss gave us an update on Bristol Bay here. 26:30 - We had Jenn Herman on my other podcast, the Outdoors Online Marketing Podcast. There were tons of great tips to scale your feed. 32:00 - Here's the Covid 19 resources page for federal and state level. You can find Matt at AFFTA here. Resources Noted in the Show IFTD is the Industry Event for AFFTA COVID-19 Update for Fly Fishing Brands. Matt Smythe, the communications coordinator for AFFTA, sheds some light on what AFFTA is doing for fly fishing brands during the corona virus pandemic. We find out what AFFTA does and how they balance politics and conservation. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/137

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/136 Joseph Rosano shares the history of steelhead fly design and development as a man who was side by side with some of the biggest names in steelhead history. Find out how it all developed from Joseph, who was there with all of the big names of the day. Find out why Joseph waited 35 years to start writing about all of the great names like Sid Glasso, Harry Lemire and the rest of the gang. Find out what it was like being on the river as the intruder revolution was beginning. The Outdoors Online Marketing Podcast https://outdoorsonline.co/ Show Notes with Joseph Rossano - George Cook was on the podcast in episode 131 and talked about the history of NW Spey. - The Thunder and Lighting was the first steelhead fly Joseph used early in his steelhead fishing career. - Trey Comb's first book Steelhead Fly Fishing and Flies was the first resource that had a big impact on Joseph's steelhead future. - Van Fleet's Steelhead To A Fly was another great resource. - Alec Jackson was one of Joseph's closest friends and a person who had a large impact on NW steelhead fishing. - Joseph has written for Swing the Fly Magazine and has a new article coming out in the summer of 2020. Plus a photo essay with the Fly Fish Journal. - The NW Atlantic Salmon Fly Guild was the fly tying group that brought together some of the big names in steelhead out of the Washington area. - Ken Helvie's book, Steelhead: Fly Tying Guide, has a lot of the great patterns from the day. - The dependable fly pattern was a good example of what came out of the guild. - A Queen of Autumm and a Gordon are two classic flies to check out. - John Shewey's book on Spey Flies and D Flies. - Trey Combs was on in episode 5. We talk about the transition from Trey to the present day and everything in between. 3- Arthur Wood was noted here and a big part of the evolution in his work Greased Line Fly Fishing. - Dave McNeese is writing the book on Siy Glasso. - Klaus Frimor was on hear and talked about underhand casting. You can find Joseph at JosephRossano.com. Resources Noted in the Show Steelhead to a Fly by Clark Van Fleet Steelhead: Fly Tying Guide by Ken Helvie Videos Noted in the Show The Thunder and Lighting Tube Fly Conclusion with Joseph Rosano Joseph Rosano breaks down the history of steelhead fly design from Trey Combs, through Sid Glasso and into the intruder revolution. So much information that there is no way I can do it justice. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/136

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/135 We hear the story behind the story in the movie A River Runs Through It. Still to this day the greatest fly fishing movie of all time. John Dietsch was the stunt man for Brad Pitt and lead the fly fishing team that created the fishing scenes in the movie. We hear some of the great stories that made this the greatest movie of all time. The story was about family, about death and addiction. The story was not about fly fishing as Robert Redford told John many times during production. Enjoy! Help Launch our New podcast Here: https://outdoorsonline.co/ Show Notes with John Dietsch - Norman Maclean wrote A River Runs Through It about fishing with his brother in the 1920's. - "I'm haunted by waters was a famous quote from the movie. - Graced By Waters is John's new book that describes John's take on what "it" is. John also lost his brother Paul and has affected his life for over 10 years now,. - "Under the rocks are the words and the words are theirs." - We talked about Robert Redford. Here's a clip from Butch Cassidy, one of the great Redford movies. - John worked at Powder Magazine before taking on the lead with this movie for fly fishing. - Jason Borger was a big part of the movie and was the shadow caster. - Here's a short clip of the scene where Paul lands the crazy robot fish. - The further you get away from Missoula Montana the number assholes increases or the quote. - Fernando the Fish was the famous mechanical fish that game via Gary Borger and crew. - Adventure Guides was a TV show John produced. You can find John Dietsch at Graced By Waters. Resource Noted in the Show A River Runs Through It by Norman Maclean Graced By Waters by John Dietsch Videos Noted in the Show Big Fish Clip Conclusion with John Dietsch We find out what the movie was about and why for Norman McClain it was about him coming to terms with the death of his brother. It's a beautiful story and one that we should all watch or read again if you have ever lost someone. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/135

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Show Notes: Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/134 New Podcast Launch: https://wetflyswing.com/online We dig into Swinging Flies for Trout with Steven Bird. Steven is the editor of the Soft Hackle Journal and writes for Swing the Fly Magazine. We dig into some tips and the background on catching upper Columbia redband trout. Lot's of fun stuff in this one including some of my normal antics and tangents on smoking, alcohol, drugs and all of that crazy stuff. Stay tuned till the very end for a little Steven bonus shot. Show Sponsors Got Fishing Fishing Adventures: https://gotfishing.com/ Fly Fishing and Tying Journal: https://ftjangler.com/ Show Notes with Steven Bird - The parmachene bell gets another shoutout from Steven as one of the early patterns that he used in his career. John Shewey mentioned this fly and steelhead fishing with this fly for a year long stint here. - The Rage Compact Spey is the line Steve loves for swinging flies on the Columbia River. - We talked about the october caddis and the orange coloration flies that work well for fall swinging. - I noted the Jack Mitchel episode and the OP hosted trip that we put together this year. Click here to join the next trip. - The coachman is a great all around fly tied D Style. A partridge and Peacock would be the goto if you could only have one. - The Flymph forum was noted as one of the great resource for trout spey and swinging flies for soft hackle flies. - Vernon Pete Hidy was the guy who came up with the flymph and influenced James Leisenring on writing his book Art of Tying the Wet Fly. - GM Skues was noted here as a big influencer on fly fishing. - Cigar red label flouro carbon tippet - I noted the John Gierach podcast and the affect of coffee and tobacco. Is there something about this and art? You can reach Steve at the Soft Hackle Journal Resources Noted in the Show The Rage Compact by Airflo The Flymph Forum Art of Tying the Wet Fly Videos Noted in the Show How to Tie a Steelhead Coachman Conclusion with Steven Bird Steve takes us to one of the special places in the country for swinging wet flies for redband trout. Redbands are a unique species of rainbow trout found in the eastern parts of the state of Washington. Lot's of great stories and laughs from the editor of the Soft Hackle Journal. Show Notes: Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/134 New Podcast Launch: https://wetflyswing.com/online

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/133 Travis Duddles who owns the Gorge Fly Shop describes how to choose a fly rod. Travis, who opened the fly shop at age 17, shares his story of how he has built a great local fly shop out of Hood River. Find out what the first thing you should be thinking about when starting to need a new fly rod. We break down each of the different levels and price ranges of rods and what you get from each. Show Sponsors: Fly Fishing and Tying Journal: https://ftjangler.com/ Got Fishing: https://gotfishing.com/ Show Notes with Travis Duddles - Travis notes the Echo Carbon in $150 range and the Redington Vice in the $200 range. The Sage Foundation is in the $300 range and a first step in the US made rods. Click here to get a free fly line with your Sage Foundation Purchase - The Sage Pulse, G Loomis IMX Pro, the Scott Flex and the Thomas and Thomas Zone are great rods in the $500 range. - Winston Air, The G Loomix NRS+, The Sage X, The Sage LL are good rods in the $900 range. - The Loomis Asquith is a great rod in the over a $1000 range - I noted George Cook and Tom Larimer who were both on the podcast in past episodes. George is the Sage Rep. and Tom is the sales manager for G Loomis. - The RIO Gold and RIO Grand are two great lines that can be used with some of the rods we covered today. - The Scientific Angler Amplitude Smooth lines up with medium fast or fast rods. - We talked about the Cortland 444 line that was the all around line back in the day. - The Sage Spectrum C is a great line for the trout rod setup we are covering today. - We talk about using the wrist in a cast and Steve Rajeff and other great fly casters. - The Gorge doesn't carry fly materials anymore but Hareline is nearby. - Here's the link to the outfits that are pre built that Travis notes. - Steelhead Bum is still up and running and was the goto spot for the steelhead fly angler. you can find Travis at the Gorge Fly Shop Resources Noted in the Show The Rod Packages Noted Videos Noted in the Show Conclusion with Travis Duddles Travis Duddles shares his best tips on choosing a fly rod. We focus on a number of rods that would work great for you if you're in the market for a new rod. Travis tells the Gorge Fly Shop story and how he opened the doors at the age of 17. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/133

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/132 Jenny Weis provides us an update on the Pebble Mine project and what you can do this week to help protect almost 60 million salmon in one of the most important habitats in the region. We find out why this small project could become a much larger project if it's allowed to move forward. This is a big year and the call to action for you is to reach out to your local and federal representatives to know you oppose this project. The Wet Fly Swing Members Society: https://membership.wetflyswing.com/ Pebble Mine Show Notes - Here is the Environmental Impact Statement as released by the Army Corp of Engineers. - If the project moves forward past the federal permitting then the State of Alaska will have the next chance to stop the mine. - I note the Bristol Bay trip I've been looking to put together. We are heading up to Kulik Lodge if we can find 6 people who want to join. - Jenny notes the importance of video in their campaigns. Here's some underwater footage of salmon at Save Bristol Bay. - United Tribes of Bristol Bay represent a number of tribes from the region that are affected by this proposed project. - The Tribes, commercial fisherman and sport fisherman are all on board to support. - We talk about the Hanford Nuclear Plant and what is currently being done. This is the plant the produced the plutonium for the bombs in WWII. - Earth Works produced a study that says 93% of these types of mines exceed there water quality standards. - Brian Okeefe was on the podcast in episode 78 and talked about the Morish Mouse pattern. - Here's the quote about how Anchorage and how it's not quite Alaska. - Here's theSave Bristol Bay Take Action Button. - PebbleProjectEIS.com includes all of the documents and is pretty technical. - FlyOutMedia have made a few fly fishing videos in Bristol Bay. - Get your Save Bristol Bay stickers here. - You can get your free year subscription to TU by joining the Wet Fly Swing Members Society here. You can find Jenny Weis at Trout Unlimited. Videos Noted in the Show Fly Out Media Videos Conclusion with Jenny Weis We get an update on the Pebble Mine project and the affects to Bristol Bay and one of the most productive and unique resource in the world. Jenny tells us what you can do today to help save Bristol Bay. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/132

Show Notes: Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/ascension Brian Oakland shares the experience that is fly fishing the Yucatan and La Pescadora in Mexico. Brian is the founder of Got Fishing and takes you to the water today on the podcast. This area of Ascension Bay is known for the opportunity to catch the big 4 - tarpon, permit, bonefish and snook. We cover all of the details and adventures that come with putting together an amazing trip like this one to one of the amazing locations on the planet. This lodge is a special place and is obvious when you hear Brian describe the family atmosphere a trip of a lifetime. New Outdoor Online Marketing Podcast Launch The Outdoors Online Marketing Podcast https://wetflyswing.com/online Yucatan Fly Fishing Show Notes - Rag head crabs and the Snook Deceiver are couple of great goto patterns to have in the box. - I noted the amazing Olympic Peninsula hosted trip we had up in Washington this year and how cool it was to bring together 5 complete strangers and listeners to the podcast. Shoutout to Penny, Will, Carlo, Steve and Sean. - Bruce Chard was on in episode 124 and talked about catching giant tarpon. Bruce made the analogy between expert pro athletes and giant tarpon fishing. - Here is a video on Ascension bay permit fishing. - I noted the Gorge Fly Shop podcast on choosing a fly rod. - Rent a Rod was on the podcast here and is a great resource if you need a great salt water rod. - I noted wetflyswing.com/yucatan and /mexico - Christmas Island and Jurasic Lake You can get more information on Got Fishing here. Resources Noted in the Show The Podcast with Jack Mitchell below: Jack was out host for the Olympic Peninsula trip and describes how to catch steelhead in this episode of the podcast. Videos Noted in the Show Yucatan Fly Fishing Conclusion Brian Oakland from Got Fishing shares the experience of Yucatan and La Pescadora. We hear why the two guide system is killer, what the home cooked meals are like and why you need to contact me and the crews to head south to Mexico. Show Notes: Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/ascension

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/131 George Cook shares the story and history behind how spey came to be in the Pacifc Northwest. We hear how fishing for king salmon and the connection to Alaska was a big part of the Alaskabou and the intruder style flies coming to be. George shares some stories about northern California chinook fishing and around the Pacific Rim. We get into the Deschutes, Oregon Coast and many of the other places and people that have helped define George Cook's career in fly fishing and in hunting. Show Sponsors Got Fishing Fishing Adventures: https://gotfishing.com/ Fly Fishing and Tying Journal: https://ftjangler.com/ Show Notes with George Cook - George notes the Popsicle and a few other flies that he developed as part of his Alaska days. - Jimmy Green and Mark Bachman along with Mike Maxwell up in BC were early people involved in the early NW Spey game. - We talked about Jim Vincent who founded RIO and the early days of the spey with the Wind Cutter. - Ed Ward and the other gang were cutting up lines in the late 1990's and were the lines to become todays skagit lines. - Old Yeller was the first skagit line that shipped into the market. - George notes the Temple Dog style flies which were some of the early flies to be used in the NW via spey. - The Wind Cutter was the line that opened up spey to many people that couldn't deal with the previous long belly style lines. - Scott O'Donnell was a big part of the evolution of Spey in the NW. - The Jim Teeny T300 was the line that revolutionized single handed salmon fishing, and as George put it - the line that took the native americans from bow and arrows to rifles. - Sage was the company that created the rod designation such as 7136, etc. - We note Rivers of a Lost Coast which was a great movie that told the story in the early days of fly fisherman on the Eel River and other Northern California Rivers. This was traditional fly fishing for chinook and steelhead out of prams with small flies. George tells a story of how he got worked in South America because he was not prepared. - George notes his upcoming trip to the Kola Peninsula and why we should do another episode on this topic. I'll hold George to this one for sure. 6- Dec Hogan's A Passion for Steelhead and Trey Combs Steelhead Fly Fishing and Flies are two recommended resources that we discuss. - Skagit Master 2 is the most recommended video on casting and the spey game. - Tibor Reels, FishPond, Sage, Redington, RIO Products, Rep Your Water and SITKA Gear are all companies George Represents in hunting and fishing. You can find George here at State of Spey on Instagram. Resources Noted in the Show A passion for Steelhead by Dec Hogan Videos Noted in the Show Rivers of a Lost Coast Conclusion with George Cook George Cook breaks down fly fishing for chinook and for steelhead as well as the history of NW spey. Lot's of good history and perspective from a guy who has been doing it for quite some time. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/131

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/130 We get some background on Kulik Lodge and Fly Fishing for coho salmon with Bryce Rushbrook. Bryce tells us what you can do to prepare for a big Alaska trip. We find out how Bryce became a Sweetwater success story and now has a strong guiding background. Kyle provides some tips for your first trip to Alaska and how to make the most of your journey. Show Notes for Bristol Bay Fly Fishing - Steve Wilson was on the podcast in episode 105 to talk about the Sweetwater Guide School and how he came to become an Alaskan guide. - Wet talked about the Kulik Lodge experience and what it feels like when you first get there. - Kyle Shea was on the podcast in episode 92 where we talked about Deneki and his background writing over 1000 blog posts around fly fishing. - Here's the survey on your top place to go. - I note Deneki and the Alaska podcasts we've had as the best resources for fly fishing there. Here are a few Alaska episodes we have had on to date. - Here's the Bristol Bay podcast with TU. Here's a link where you can sign up and help protect Bristol Bay. - Eleven Experience is an example we talk about that covers an all around experience travel vacations and not just fishing. - Klaus Frimor was on the podcast here and talked about Scandi and how is misunderstood in the US. Klaus designs Loop Rods. - Davy Wotton was on the podcast here and covered the White River which is a big destination for the lower 48 states. You can find Bryce here. fishonfly56 on Instagram. Videos Noted in the Show Kulik Lodge Alasaka Brooks River salmon "It's ok to click on the second page of Google." Conclusion with Bryce Rushbrook Bryce Rushbrook breaks down the Alaskan Lodge experience and provides some tips on fly fishing Alaska with a focus on coho salmon. Bryce takes us down a season in the life of an Alaskan Fly Fishing Guide. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/130

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/129 Sponsor: https://ftjangler.com/ I sat down with Paul Beel from Frankenfly to hear how he built an amazing fly tying resource online and what's next for the other mad scientist we've had on the podcast. Do you remember who the first was? Flymphs, Rainy's, Dan Frazier and the carp stalker are all on tap today. Leave comment or send me an dm on social to let me know if you enjoyed this episode. Show Sponsors Fly Fishing and Tying Journal: https://ftjangler.com/ Show Notes with Paul Beel from Frankenfly The Ergo All Purpose bobbin from Loon Outdoors. Rainy's Flies and Dette Flies are two companies that Paul works with and covers social media for them now. Wayne Sampson was interviewed on Frankenfly and was a decibel of Chris Helm. Dan Frazier and Jay Zimmerman have two great carp books on fly design. Paul notes that you have to have a hook that rides up. Carp Stalker 1 on instagram is a great resource for Carp fishing. Dave Hughes has a book on Flymphs and the Flymph Forum are two resources out there. Michigan Dry Flies is another little niche in fly fishing. I need to contact Joe Fox who is a classic catskill tyer and a guy we need to get on the podcast. Here is a great video on Joe Fox and the history and tradition that was passed down to him. The Bearded Wonder is an original pattern from Paul. We talk about Mike Schmidt and how he was a mentor for Paul. Here's a video on Mike Schmidt's background. Monster Dub is one of the most popular dubbing materials on the site. The Bluegill belly bean is quickly becoming the all around goto pattern for multi species. HMH TRV and HMH Standard are Paul's goto vices. Deneki reviews the Standard HMH vice here. Deer Creek is making a custom scissor for Frankenfly. West Fly closed up shop this last year. Here's a podcast with Scott Richmond who was behind West Fly. Funny thing, someone already purchased the URL West Fly and selling flies. Happens quick right? The Fiberglass Manifesto and Brian Wise on Youtube are two great resources Paul follows. Brian's channel is all about music. I think I need to get him on the podcast to here the story. Link to the Nature Conservancy article describing the Walbash River. You can Find Paul at FrankenFly Videos Noted in the Show Here's a video on Mike Schmidt's background. Joe Fox and a little history Here's Brian Wise' Channel with Music baby! Conclusion with Paul Beel Paul Beel from Frankenfly breaks out his story and some tips for Carp fly fishing and fly tying. Lots of cool history on carp and some great resources to help you get going. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/129

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/128 I sat down with Tom Ski who has become a good online friend of mine and who talks about a life outdoors in fly fishing and now as an online free lancer for a number of companies including Yamaha. Find out about his plan to hike the Pacific Crest Trail while do fly tying videos on the road. We dig into the business side of the outdoors and get into some tips and tricks about monetizing an outdoor business. Join the New Podcast Launch here: https://wetflyswing.com/online Show Notes with Tom Ski - Yamaha and Tide Water Boats are two companies that Tom helps to promote through his online work. - Klymit Gear was noted here as a company that Tom really loves in the camping space. - Here is the blog post from Kevin Kelly that talks about your 1000 true fans. - Guerrilla Marketing talks about how to do it as a solopreneur. - We talked about Fin Cognito and the Giveaway. Now you can find their stuff at Cognito Brands here. - The Hydro Phobic Flex Shield shirt from Cognito Brand. - We talk about Snowbee here and some of the great products they have going. - The Thistle Down fly line which can be used on multiple weight rods. - The Nevellas Jackets are the goto for puffy jackets You can find Tom at Trail of Highways. Resources Noted in the Show The Snowbee Nevalis Down Jacket Guerrilla Marketing by Jay Levinson Videos Noted in the Show How to Gain 1000 True Fans from Kevin Kelly Conclusion with Tom Ski If you want to nerd out on outdoor gear and hear how you can grow you business then you'll enjoy this podcast. Tom has made a life in the outdoor business and talks about how he has done it all. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/128

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/127 Klaus Frimor shares a great perspective on scandi lines and casting (aka underhand casting). Klaus tells his story about growing up in Denmark and how his connection with Loop came to be. Klaus is the main rod designer for single and two handed rods for Loop. Klaus shares his perspective on how and why spey casting and spey lines are different if Europe vs the US. Show Notes with Klaus Frimor - I noted Martin with the Global Fly Fisher who was on the podcast in episode 99. - Klaus talks about running into Göran Anderson who founded Loop. - Underhand casting described by Göran Anderson as described further here. - We talk about the Line Speed Jedi aka Tim Rawlins. Tim was on the podcast in episode 27 and wanted to ask Klaus about the limits of underhand casting. - I noted the Mariusz Wroblewski episode where we talked about skagit rods for winter steelhead. - Guideline is the other big company out of the UK that is leading the way in fly fishing around Europe. - We talked about the RIO Slick Shooter Running line. - Klaus noted Zack Williams and the excellence to spey casting. Here's a video of Zack breaking out some good stuff. - Here's a link to Klaus' video and crash course in scandi casting. - I last saw Klaus at the Sandy Spey Clave. - Simon Gawesworth was on the podcast in episode 9. - Klaus noted that he thinks the Airflo Poly Leaders are the devil himself. - The GDC Lines from Loop cover the scandi lines. - The Green Butt Skunk and the Blue Charm are good flies for A. Salmon and steelhead. - The Loop Speed Runner is the goto steelhead real for Klaus. You can find Klaus here at Loop. Resources Noted in the Show Videos Noted in the Show Klaus Frimor Scandi Casting Zack Williams on Spey Cast Angle We talk about how scandi casting came to be and why it's not just about a line. It's about a completely new way of thinking. Klaus Frimor describes where people are missing on the exact meaning of underhand casting. And if you're interested in the right spey rod for steelhead, Click here: https://wetflyswing.com/echo to see the Echo Spey Rod that has helped me drastically improve my spey cast and find more steelhead at a super reasonable cost (You also get a free spey line if you pickup the Echo Spey). By the way, the link above is an affiliate link, which means I earn a commission if you do end up purchasing through that link. It's at no extra cost to you, and please if you have any questions related to this product, please let me know and I'd be happy to answer them for you. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/127

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/126 We hear the story of how John Peterka came to own Sage Brush Dry, a great company out of Kake Alaska producing dry bags for hunting and fishing. Find out how part of the deal when buying the company was for John to become a fly fisher. John describes their process of using radio frequency welding which creates a thermal and air tight bond. They can get more curve because they are using hot air welding via a double bond. A lot of terminology but bottom line is they produce a killer water proof bag. Show Notes with Sage Brush Dry T Zip is the company John uses for their bomber waterproof zippers. The hip and deck pack is the perfect bag for fly fishing. The day tripper is also a great fly fishing bag that includes fly rod tube holders. John talks about the Ttlingit Tribe that is in the Kake area. Find out how basketball helped John break the ice with the Ttlingit community. Mariusz Wroblewski was on the podcast here and described his experience in Kamchatku. We talked about the fly fishing giveaway and how Sage Brush Dry is part of the Pyramid Lake Giveaway. John has some new kayak bags and custom labels that are new this year. So if you want to get your logo on a dry bag give John a call. Grundens and Extra Tuffs are his goto gear for Alaska. I agree and love both of these companies products. Here's a link to the low top Extra Tuffs. You can reach John at Sage Brush Dry. Conclusion with John Peterka John Peterka shares his story how he came to purchase and run Sage Brush Dry. Find out what Sage Brush is all about and some of the great bags they offer for fishing and hunting. If you appreciate quality in an American made product then Sage Brush is a company you should support. And if you're interested in the right spey rod for steelhead, Click here: Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/echo to see the Echo Spey Rod that has helped me drastically improve my spey cast and find more steelhead at a super reasonable cost (You also get a free spey line if you pickup the Echo Spey). By the way, the link above is an affiliate link, which means I earn a commission if you do end up purchasing through that link. It's at no extra cost to you, and please if you have any questions related to this product, please let me know and I'd be happy to answer them for you.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/125 Charlie Craven from Charlie's Fly Box breaks down a perspective of tying flies for a living. He describes what it takes to make an original pattern and what it means to become a signature fly tyer. We also here about his fly tying class and the book he wrote that many consider the ultimate guide for beginner fly tyers. Find out which is the number 1 selling pattern in the box an what he always has handy heading out on the river. Show Notes with Charlie Craven (Updated links and time stamps: https://wetflyswing.com/125) Rocky Mountain Anglers was one of the main fly shops that helped Charlie understand the process of running a fly shop. I noted the Bruce Chard episode and the hotspot that Denver Colorado is in North America. Charlie is a signature tyer with Umpqua. Charlie clarifies how the royalties works in the business. Rainey Riding was on the podcast in episode 114 and talked about patents and trademarking. Craven's Two Bit Hooker is a trademarked fly pattern. We talk about the RS2 pattern and how little material is needed for a small fly. The Dyna King Pro vice is the same vice that he has used for over 20 years. I noted the Pat Cohen episode from RU Superly. Tiemco is Charlie's favorite hook and the 100SP-BL is the hook he uses for a brassie. Charlie Craven's Basic Fly Tying Book is a killer resource. The parachute adams is their number 1 seller. We talked about the Humpy and how it was the first and favorite patterns for Charlie. He wouldn't go fish without a humpy. Here's a video for the humpy. The missing link comes up again. This is one of Mike Mercer's great pattern. You can listen to the podcast with Mike Mercer here. We talk about the Mole Fly and new versions that are out there now. The new cdc multi clamp tool that has been going like hotcakes at the fly shop. Nature's Spirit has the best deer hair. Hareline, Wapsi and other big suppliers are where Charlie gets most of his tying products. Here's the Kelly Galloup Podcast where we talked about the porn name flies including the Two Bit Hooker. The Morning Wood Special is another great name for a fly. We talk about the Norm Woods Special who was a longtime guide on the Deschutes. Jack Dennis and Jack's book were influences for Charlie. Here's a quick Jack Dennis video. Nikon D70 and a 40 mm macro lens are the gear Charlie uses to put together his great pics on Instagram. Keep an eye out for the Tying Streamers: Essential Flies and Techniques for the Top Patterns which has been the big project for Charlie. You can find Charlie at Charlie's Fly Box Inc. Top 10 Fly Tying Tips Make every wrap count and see how little dubbing you can get away with on a fly. If you are into fly fishing then buy the best vice you can at the start. Vice, Scissors, Bobbin and Whip finisher are basic tools If spinning hair, use a much bigger clump of hair than you think. use 1/2 the dubbing you think is needed. Make every wrap count - no extra wraps Wrap tight so the hook begins to bend Don't leave without a humpy or parachute adams For the humpy - Build the wings first on the pattern. Have a reason for making an original pattern Resources Noted in the Show Charlie Craven's Basic Fly Tying Book The Nikon D70 Tying Streamers: Essential Flies and Techniques for the Top Patterns Videos Noted in the Show The parachute adam video The Mole Fly Podcasts Noted in this Episode Bruce Chard Podcast: Mike Mercer Podcast: Kelly Galloup Podcast: Charlie Craven breaks out some killer fly tying tips with a focus on those getting started. Find out how he chooses good materials and how to know what junk deer hair looks like. Charlie's been doing this for a long time so hope you enjoy the resource if you are new to it all. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/125

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/124 Bruce Chard breaks down Giant Tarpon Fly Fishing today on the podcast. Bruce is a longtime guide out in the Florida area and shares his best tips and tricks. To be honest, we didn't even come close to covering it all but did go a little deep on some juicy topics. Bruce goes deep into how you present the fly for tarpon, the tarpon toad and whether you can DIY your way to tarpon. Baby tarpon might be your best chance to DIY a few tarpon to the fly. Show Sponsors Got Fishing Fishing Adventures: https://gotfishing.com/ Fly Fishing and Tying Journal: https://ftjangler.com/ Show Notes with Bruce Chard (Updated show links: https://wetflyswing.com/124) I gave a shoutout to Justin at CBFlyFishing on Instagram who had a few questions about guiding and making a business out of it all. Bruce's best tip to be a guide is to go to the IFTD show and meet everyone. We talked about ICAST and the Florida Fly Fishing show. Bruce notes that Denver is a great hub for the IFTD show and why everyone loves to go more to Denver than to Florida. Rick Saez was on the podcast from the Outdoor Biz Podcast here and noted the connection of fly fishing to the broader outdoor niche. Jim Teeny was on the podcast way back in episode 5 and said Tarpon was the one species he would for. I noted Lebron James and we talked about the similarities to Tarpon fishing. Here's a quick video for Lebron's highlights. The G Loomis rod for tarpon is huge and what Bruce recommneds. Goto the local shows and test out the rod first. The Airflo Bruce Chard Tropical Punch line along with Hatch Reels are what Bruce uses for tarpon. We talk about the tarpon toad and a few others tips here. Here are the leader chart at the Hatch website that Bruce noted. You can find Bruce here. Resources Noted in the Show Airflo Bruce Chard Tropical Punch line Videos Noted in the Show The Tarpon Toad Fly Tying Tutorial The Lebron James Highlight Reel Conclusion with Bruce Chard Bruce Chard shares some great tips for tarpon with a focus on giant tarpon. Snook Alley, how to find aggressive tarpon, and how to reel in a tarpon or a few of the hot topics we cover today on the podcast. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/124

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/wildfish Giveaway: https://wetflyswing.com/giveaway I sat down with Denis Isbister who is the host of the TV show Wild Fish Wild Places which has been running for 12 years now. Denis is a Pyramid Lake expert and breaks down the greatness of Pyramid and the monster Lahontan Cutthroat trout that cruise the lake. Show Notes with Denis Isbister (Updated time stamps: https://wetflyswing.com/wildfish) - Kelly Galloup was on the podcast here and talked about the influence of bass on his flies and fishing. - We talk about Brian from Got Fishing who is our other partner in the giveaway and was on the podcast here. - You can find the ladder chair at Crosby Lodge. - The popcorn beettle is the goto pattern on Pyramid Lake. - Mike Anderson from the Reno Fly Shop is a great resource for Pyramid Lake. - The Paiute Tribe is the local tribe the manages Pyramid Lake. - We are going to put up the winner at the Pyramid Lake Lodge. - Phil Rowley was on the podcast in episode 34 and is the guy behind the booby fly pattern. - We talk about Monic fly lines and the coating discussion. - The vampire fish trip was a favorite for Denis but they have some big stuff coming up this year. - The New FlyFisher youtube channel is a great resources. - Disturbed is one of Denis' goto metal bands. Here's a little video. You can find Denis at Wild Fish Wild Places. Resources Noted in the Show The Ladder Chair Videos Noted in the Show The popcorn beettle The Booby Fly Conclusion with Denis Isbister I had Denis Isbister on to dig into Pyramid Lake and the big giveaway we have going right now. Denis has been fishing Pyramid for a long time so provides some great tips and insight here. He's also the host of the TV show Wild Fish Wild Places. Here's a link to the Pyramid Lake Giveaway: https://wetflyswing.com/giveaway

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/123 I had a great chat with Mariusz Wroblewski who is a big name in steelhead conservation, spey casting and two-handed rod development. Mariusz breaks down the exact rod you need for winter steelhead for large and small rivers. We cover the details of the right skagit line for the job. We then talk about the triple density line and how to line your spey rod correctly based on the line and sink tip length and weight. We also jump into what Kamchatku has to offer and how steelhead is so different than the lower 48. Recommended Two Handed Rod for Winter Steelhead: https://wetflyswing.com/echo Show Notes with Mariusz Wroblewski (Updated Show Notes Links and Time Stamps: Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/123) Simon Gawesworth and others were hosted on the Penoy River while Mariusz was working there. Mariusz works for the Wild Salmon Center. The Kola Peninsula and the Penoy River was the period of time that helped Mariusz get into conservation. Skeena Wild is a group doing big things for conservation in Canada. John McMillan was on the podcast here and talked about the status of steelhead around the Pacific Rim. Two Russian rivers that Mariusz notes here. He talks about the diversity of life histories that allows steelhead to thrive imn. Mariusz noted the Airflo FIST line with a 13 foot spey rod as the perfect rod for winter steelhead. We talk about the FIST as a great triple density skagit line but also having a single density line with you like the Airflo G2. The Airflo G2 line is a great single density to use when you need to go a little lighter. T14 and T11 are the must have sinking tips you need for winter steelhead. You can check out the 10 foot Flo Tips here. Here's the Airflo line chart via Rajeff Sports that helps you choose a line. The RAGE Compact line is a very good line for the Deschutes in the Wind. I use it on my 6 weight 12' 6" Echo Swing Two Handed Rod. Tom Larimer was on the podcast in episode 11 and had a funny story about the RAGE line. The Fly Shop in Redding puts together all of the trips for Kamchatka Utkholk River and Zhupanova River are two of the main streams that Mauriusz works in out of Russia. Dec Hogan's Modern Spey Casting and the Passion for Steelhead are two of the great resources for steelhead. The Silvenator is the goto winter steelhead fly and the Steelhead Coachman is the goto summer steelhead pattern. You can find Mariusz at the Wild Salmon Center. Resources Noted in the Show Modern Spey Casting with Dec Hogan Airflo Flo Sink Tips for Winter Steelhead Airflo/Echo line Recommendation Video Noted in the Show The Zhupanova River Video The Silvenator Fly Tying Video Conclusion with Mariusz Wroblewski This was a challenging interview because Mariusz has so much knowledge with steelhead conservation, Kamchatku, spey casting and rod design. We dug into all of these topics including the effect of Vladimir Putin on the Steelhead work they are doing. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/123

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/122 I connected with Rick Saez to talk about the Outdoor Biz Podcast and some tips to help you find out more about building a business in the outdoor space. Rick is helping outdoor adventure businesses get into podcasting through his online courses. We hear about how Rick started at the bottom and worked his way up through the business via multiple companies along the way. Tons of shoutouts to companies and people in the outdoor and fly fishing industries. It was a fun chat to BS about the outdoors with Rick. Fly Fishing Trip Giveaway: https://wetflyswing.com/giveaway Show Notes with Rick Saez (Updated links here: https://wetflyswing.com/122) Eagle Creek, Dana Design, Umpqua Feather Merchants and Low Pro were all companies that Rick worked with before starting the Outdoor Biz Podcast. Tim Ferris is one of Rick's favorite podcast and one of the reasons that Rick jumped into podcasting. Fishpond, Far Bank, Tom Sadler, and Korkers have all been on the podcast with Rick. I had Tom Sadler on the podcast here in episdoe 98. You can check out some of the resources that Rick offers to help you start your own podcast. The Outdoor Retailer Show is a great event to attend if you want to network. Snews and the Voice Magazine was noted here in relation to new companies in the outdoor industry. I missed Rick who was at IFTD this year. Rick describes what the Outdoor Retailer Show is like after 20 years. We talk about the hosted trips that I'm doing with guides and lodges from guests I've had on the podcast. Gregg Bleakney is a good example of someone who quit the day job for the outdoor biz. Elliott Adler was on the podcast in episode 54 and talked about starting your podcast. The Wild Ideas Podcast got picked up by REI. Kelly Galloup was on the podcast in episode 52 to talk about streamers. I noted the upcoming hosted steelhead trip to the OP. You can check out the trip here and get more information here. I interviewed Frank Moore here about the North Umpqua. The Colorado Tear Drop episode was the most popular episode for Rick to this point. I noted Rent This Rod who was on the the podcast. We talk about overlanding and what it's all about. Maybe we need an overlanding guest like the AdventurePortal.com who covers all of this stuff and can explain the benefits. Roof Nest Tents were noted here and part of the overlanding groups out there. MontBell pillow or the Thermarest chair kit are our luxury hiking items. Tim Ferris and Entrepreneurs on Fire along with Channel Mastery Podcasts are all goto's for Rick. The Croatia podcast workshop is a new resource. Resources Noted in the Show The Wild Ideas Podcast Here's the Thermarest Chair I Love Videos Noted in the Show Frank Moore was on the podcast Conclusion with Rick Saez I had a fun chat with Rick Saez who is the host of the Outdoor Biz Podcast. We hear what a life in the outdoor industry feels like including what it's like to lose your job and find the next big thing in the outdoor industry. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/122

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/121 Fred Klein breaks down some great tips on tying classic wet flies and sheds some light on the history of wet flies. He is the Grizzly king on Instagram and is breaking out beautiful pics for everyone to see out there. Fred talks about the history of classic flies and some of the great books you can check out. We also touch on brook trout and some of the flies that Fred uses. Don't miss this as Fred describes the 6 top must have books for classic flies. Fly Fishing Trip Giveaway: https://wetflyswing.com/giveaway Show Notes with Fred Klein (updated links/time: https://wetflyswing.com/121) Ray Bergman was the editor for Outdoor Life. The Book Trout from 1938 was Ray's biggest book with flies from pre WWII era. Grizzly King Fly on instagram is Fred's main outlet where he shares all of his over 350 custom wet fly patterns. We talk about the pathfinder as seen on Ray Bergman's book and tied here by Fred. Fred describes a little about wet wings and how to tie them correctly. Fred notes two books here and how tips up and tips down changed over the years. The Silver Doctor has a married wing and can be seen below. Died goose is very typical for this fly pattern. Fred is an ambassador for Partridge Hooks The Parmachene Bell was noted here and on the podcast with John Shewey in episode 16. NW Fly Fishing Magazine and Classic Steelhead Flies are both products from John Shewey. Here is the Harliquin below from Ray Bergman's book and on Instagram through Fred's feed. Joseph Bates, Leonard wrote Flies from 1950 which had a huge number of flies. Carrie Stevens were all big names back in the old days. Piscator Flies and Darren MacEachern was behind Streamers 365 which was a huge project. The Alexadra fly and Carrie Stevens Boston Blackie which is an unknown fly but are Fred's goto flies for brook trout. The must read books are as follows: Thadeus Norrus: The American Angler Charles Orvis: Fishing with a fly from 1883, Favorite Flies and there History by Marry Orvis Trout by Ray Bergman Flies: 2200 Wet Flies and Streamers Joseph Bates: Streamers and Bucktails Davie McPhail is one of the best fly tyers on Instagram. You can check out his youtube channel here. The Silver Stork was noted here. H&H Vises were noted here. Here's what H and H stands for. The Quack Doctor was discussed here in relation to mylar and other silver and gold tinsels. Here's a link to the new Tesla Truck. Leave a comment if you like the look of this baby? You can find Fred Klein at Grizzle King Fly on Instagram. Resources Noted in the Show Videos Noted in the Show Here's a Classic Davie McPhail Video The Alexandra Wet Fly Conclusion with Fred Klein Fred Klein shares some of his best classic wet flies and the resources to help you get started. He talks about the importance of thread size, why he loves Davie McPhail and why you should follow him. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/121

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/giveaway I talked to Brian Oakland from Got Fishing to talk about the big Giveaway for the Pyramid Lake Fishing Trip. The Giveaway launched this week along with Dennis from Wild Fish Wild Places. Brian Sheds some light on Pyramid Lake and why it's such a big destination in North American and how you might catch a 20 lb trout. Here's a link to the Pyramid Lake Giveaway: https://wetflyswing.com/giveaway Show Notes for the Pyramid Lake Fishing Giveaway We talked about how Got Fishing is different from Yellow Dog and who Brian caters to with Got Fishing. Here's the video that shows what ladder fishing at Pyramid Lake is all about. Brian clarifies why they use ladders at Pyramid. I noted the giveaway where you can find it at wetflyswing.com/giveway. This will always be the new location for giveaways going into the future and we should have 3 more big giveaways this year. Phil Rowley broke down balanced leaches and stillwater tips on the podcast in episode 34 here. We talk about Dennis and the Wild Fish Wild Places TV show where he travels around the world talking about fishing. Brian notes AdamsBuilt Fishing as one of our bonus companies that is providing Mike at the Reno Fly Shop can take care of you. There are a few podcasts on Pyramid Lake including the Barbless Podcast. Jurassic Lake is another destination trip coming up this year for Brian and Got Fishing. You can find Brian at GotFishing.com. Videos Note in the Show How to Ladder FishJurassic Lake with Wild Fish Wild Places Conclusion for the Giveaway We get a chance to meet the Brian Oakland, man behind GotFishing.com and one of our partner companies with this Pyramid Lake giveaway that is live right now. Goto WetFlySwing.com/giveaway to enter to win. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/pyramid

Show Notes: Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/120 Jeff Morgan sat down with me to cover small stream fly fishing. Jeff is the author of a few great books including Small Stream Fly Fishing and the Oddballs books. We talk about how small streams differ from large streams and why naturals are key in small creeks. We hear about his background in entomology and how he applies that to small streams and some of flies that work great including his deer hair daddy. Find out why fish feed after high flow events and where you can find fish in small creeks. Show Sponsors Fly Fishing and Tying Journal: https://ftjangler.com/ Show Notes with Jeff Morgan Anglers Guide to the North Cascades was Jeff's first book. Then Small Stream Fly Fishing and the Oddballs Books followed. We talked about the closing of WestFly.com which was Scott Richmond's baby that had been going out west for a long time. South Park skit on the three steps for business. I talked to Martin Joergensen here about what happens to the content once the founders leave us. Here's Gierach's Small Stream book that we discussed here. Dr. Norm Anderson was a mentor for Jeff and a major professor at Oregon State in Entomology. The Far Side of Entomology was a course that received major accolades by many including PlayBoy Magazine. Here's a little more information on this topic here. Pat Dorsey was on the show here and talked about how they manage the river out of Denver in the correct manner. The Cascade Flying Ant is one of Jeff's goto fly patterns for small streams. Jeff's cranefly is another goto patter for him known as the deer hair daddy. Who's your daddy ended up in playboy. Jeff notes Northwest Fly Fishing Outfitters as a big mentor in his life. Teddy Roosevelt in the Natural History Museum. Teddy was a big player in helping people discover nature and hunting. Tom Whiting was on the show here and talked about how he has raised Whiting Farms to the top of the game in fly tying. Jeff mentioned these 3 huge books in the entomology game. Tom Rosenbauer's book on reading the water. Gary Lofontaine's Caddisfly book is the best book to get you thinking about fly fishing. You can reach Jeff here. Resources Noted in the Show The Far Side of Entomology NPR Story: Videos Noted in the Show South Park Underwear Gnomes: Conclusion with Jeff Morgan Jeff Morgan and I dug into small stream fly fishing and a bunch of other topics including his background as a historian and some of the crazy flies that are in his oddballs book. He hear about Jeff's mentors in entomology and how he moved forward fly fishing and tying through his books and writing online. Show Notes: Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/120

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/119 I sat down with Chad Alderson and Nick Hanna from the Barbless Podcast. Barbless is one of the big podcasts in fly fishing space out of Chico California. We talk about some of their new fishing apps getting closer to launch, some of the big guests they've had on the shows and what's to come this year. Show Sponsors Fly Fishing and Tying Journal: https://ftjangler.com/ Show Notes with the Barbless Podcast Here is the link to the Barbless episode with Greg Keenan from Fly Fishing Insider. Chad talks about the overland episode and what their show is all about. Chad tells us about their Full Body Fish replica guest they had on the show. One of their products includes a leader formula app that will make things easier for a beginner. It's at Rigs.barbless.co. My flows is a second app they have coming which will help with the levels in your area. Amp'd Up Build is Chad's software company that is building the apps for their stuff. The Drake article where we talked about the low numbers of steelhead this year. Chad notes the podcast presentation at IFTD where they shared a how to start a podcast presentation. The three new podcast shows that the Barbless brand is putting together including John McMillan's show at Rainforest_steel on Instagram (Barbless OP) and two other podcasts. The 100th episode is noted here and was a landmark episode with Aqua Man. The Devin Olsen episode on the Barbless is their most popular episode so far. We also had one of our biggest episodes with Devin here. Here's the the Tom Larimer interview where he broke down catching summer steelhead during the day time. You can find Nick and Chad at the Barbless Podcast. Resources Noted in the Show The Leader Formula App Conclusion with Barbless Podcast I had a fun chat with two of my contemporaries, Nick Hanna and Chad Alderson from the Barbless Podcast. We are doing the same thing in a different way so it was fun to hear the background of how it came to be and where they are going next. They describe some of the big things they have coming including a new podcast network and a few fishing Apps that should help you have a better experience on the water. And if you're interested in the right spey rod for steelhead, Click here: (https://wetflyswing.com/echo) to see the Echo Spey Rod that has helped me improve my spey cast and find more steelhead at a super reasonable cost. By the way, this link above is an affiliate link, which means I earn a commission if you do end up purchasing through that link. It's at no extra cost to you, and please if you have any questions related to this product, please let me know and I'd be happy to answer them for you. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/119

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/wintergear I've been getting some questions about the need for a winter steelhead fly fishing gear list for the upcoming Olympic Peninsula Steelhead Trip. I'll breakdown the basics today so we can assure you have the major items given rain, cold, sun, sleet, hail or any and all of the above. Because it is February in the Pacific Northwest, we prepare for any condition. Pyramid Lake Fly Fishing Trip Giveaway: https://wetflyswing.com/giveaway I. Winter Steelhead Fly Fishing Gear List Click Here for Links and Videos: Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/wintergear Fly Rod - Two Handed #8-9 - [our recommendation] Fly Line - Two Skagit heads - One standard and the other a dual or triple density line. Sink Tips - Various tips from 3.9 inches per second to 11 inches per second. Lengths 7.5 feet to 15 feet Fly Rod - Single Handed #8 if needed - 9 to 9.5 foot #8 with matching dry line Reel - Large Arbor Tippet/Leader Hook file vest/pack Polarized glasses Flies and Boxes [our recommendation] Waders (Not Included for OP Trip) Boots with Studs (Not Included for OP Trip) Fishing License (You must purchase prior to the Trip) (please note that if you are going on the Olympic Peninsula trip, waders and boots are the two fishing gear items that are not provided for this year) II. Winter Steelhead Fly Fishing Apparel List Click Here for Links and Videos: Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/wintergear Wool Socks Base Layer (bottoms) Fleece Pants Shorts (Optional) Base Layer (Tops) Base Layer T Shirt Hoodie Fleece Vest or Coat Raincoat or Shell Stocking Cap Hat with Brim Wool Gloves Down Jacket III. Winter Steelhead Fly Fishing Extra List Click Here for Links and Videos: Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/wintergear Snacks Guide Book/Maps GPS or App Wading Staff Water Bottle Dry Bag/Pack Aquaseal/Duct Tape Water proof phone case camera/phone Head Lamp Knife Net IV. Popular Podcasts Episodes for Winter Steelhead WFS 002 - Jack Mitchell (Our Guide on the OP this year) WFS 007 - Pete Humphries (Spey casting expert) WFS 009 - Simon Gawesworth (Casting and RIO Master) WFS 027 - Tim Rawlins (Casting Tips) WFS 029 - James Millard (OPST Lead) Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/wintergear

https://wetflyswing.com/118 I sat down with Pete Erickson to talk about euro nymphing and his experience developing one of the popular euro nymphing rods on the market, the Echo Shadow X. We find out which is the best length and weight, how to cast a euro nymphing rod and some bonus tips to help you while you are on the river. We also touch on Loch Style stillwater fishing and why it's something you should check out this year if you haven't heard about it yet. We touch on a little bit on grayling as associated with Pete's Team USA work. Show Sponsors Fly Fishing and Tying Journal: https://ftjangler.com/ (mention that you connected via Wet Fly Swing) Show Notes with Pete Erickson I've had a few Team USA guests on the podcast in the past including Jeff Currier, Devin Olsen and Lance Egan. We talk about Oliver White, Tom Rowland and the rest of the Jackson Hole gang that Pete was connected with in the early 1990's. Tom Bie and Lori-Ann Murphy were also all part of the crew in the early days. Pete won the great outdoor games and was invited to Team USA. Here's the fly rod breaking test video. The Shadow X Euro Nymphing Rod by Echo We talk about Vladi Trzebunia and the influence of him on Pete's fishing career. Pete notes the Lance Egan podcast where he covered Euro nymphing as well. The Stillwater fly rod series is the big next thing that Pete is working on. Pete fishes with Phil Rowley and we noted that he was on the podcast in episode 36 here. Loon and Clackacraft are two companies that Pete is connected with as an ambassador. Thievery Corporation was noted as a good fly fishing and tying groove. Click here and listen automatically on their site. I note the #LiarsDen story - You have to decide if this story is true or false. You can find Pete at Echo Fly Fishing here. Resources Noted in the Podcast The Shadow X Euro Nymphing Rods Videos Noted in the Show Thievery Corporation The Echo Rod Breaking Test Video Conclusion with Pete Erickson Pete and I dig into Euro Nymphing and rod design. Pete designed the new and great Echo Shadow X euro nymphing rod. Lots of history and tips and tricks today on the show including the story of how Pete won the ESPN Outdoor contest that launched him on his way. And if you're interested in the right spey rod for steelhead, Click here to see the Echo Spey Rod: https://wetflyswing.com/echo (you get a free fly line if you use that link today) that has helped me drastically improve my spey cast and find more steelhead at a super reasonable cost. Recommended Spey Rod: https://wetflyswing.com/Echo

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/117 John McMillan is on the podcast to talk about our northwest steelhead runs, the ups and downs of anadromous fish cycles and why John is optimistic about the current state of steelhead. John has a talent for clarifying the issues and breaking down where we are at given a long history of human influence in the northwest. There is no question this one will go down as one of the great podcast episodes and one of the first deep dives into some of the conservation topics related to steelhead and salmon. The North Umpqua, Olympic Peninsula and Deschutes are all covered in this one. Show Sponsors Fly Fishing and Tying Journal: https://ftjangler.com/ Echo Fly Fishing: https://wetflyswing.com/echo Show Notes with John McMillan (Updated show notes Time Stamps: https://wetflyswing.com/117) John talks about the highest priority basins that are on TU's list for steelhead and are their gems. We note the reason steelhead disappear in Alaska and note that John was on the Barbless podcast where he went in depth on similar topics. The Wild Steelhead Initiative is John's focus now. The goal is to identify those best last places for steelhead. We talk about the Big Fundamental, aka Tim Duncan and how this applies to steelhead recovery based on limiting factors. Run size, how many fishing, caught and how many escaping to spawn. We talk about the Elwha dam removal and the potential removal of the 4 lower Snake River dams. Here's a time-lapsed video of the Elwha dam removal project. Rainforest_steel is John's Instagram handle where he shares some great underwater pics and summaries of steelhead life histories. We talk about John's new podcast coming out soon. The guys at Barbless were a big part of helping to get John fired up on this. The Steelhead Caddis and the String Leech are Johns goto flies for Summer and Winter Steelhead respectively. May the Rivers Never Sleep is a book that John wrote with his dad. We talk about the book a River Never Sleeps by Roderick Haig Brown. Wild Steelhead by Sean Gallager as well as Trey Combs books and Dec Hogan's Passion for Steelhead are all of the most recommended. Dec Hogan was on the podcast here. The Elwha movie is coming out on the summer steelhead returns. We noted the Deschutes Angler Fly Shop and the upcoming fundraising action that John has going with TU. You can reach John at Rainforest_Steel on Instagram. Videos Noted in the Show John Notes this Pulp Fiction Clip The Elwha Dam Removal Project Conclusion with John McMillan John McMillan covered all of the big issues when it comes to steelhead recovery and the current status. Snake River dams, hatcheries and habitat issues were all talked about today on the podcast. John has a talent for breaking down the big issues for the rest of u

https://wetflyswing.com/116 I had a great chat with Rick Lee to talk about Hawaii Fly Fishing with a focus on bonefish. Rick breaks down some great tips if you are heading to Hawaii with a focus on Maui today. We talk about casting tips for the wind, how to strip retrieve and how you can put together a DIY trip of your own. We also cover the best flies and why dumbbell eyes are key, where bonefish live 80% of the time and how you can maximize the time while you are out there. We dig into the best places to find bones including specific areas where flats are available. Show Sponsors Fly Fishing and Tying Journal: https://ftjangler.com/ Show Notes with Rick Lee Here's a photo of a Triggerfish which has a cool looking face. The bluefin trevally and the goat fish are two other species you can find in Maui. Peter Morse was on the podcast here to talk about the diversity of Australian fishing. Rick notes RIO and AirFlo as the goto lines he uses. The AirFlo bonefish line is discussed here. Rick describes what an Atol is and how it relates to the Hawaiin islands and the lava portion has been eroded over time. Call Pete at SSFlies out of Maine. Enrico Puglisi Flies is another good resource on flies. Go with a 2X strong hooks. Ahrex and Kona along with Gamagatsu Hareline is a great resource for fly tying materials. Nervous Waters is a local shop you can check out if you are heading to Hawaii. Stick with the Crazy charlie in dark brown or olive or orange. Lead eyes are a must. Terry Duffield came up with the Spam and Eggs along with Puglisi. I noted the Landon Mayer episode and the foam noodle tip for holding your rigs. FishChristmasIsland.com is another good resource for that area. You can reach Rick at Bonefish Hawaii here. Top Tips for Hawaii Fly Fishing: -Use a dry floating tropical line -Find Knee deep to thigh deep water -Shoot for low tides in the am to avoid wind -There are good flats near Kihei -There are good flats between Lahaina and -Kaanapoli. -Use 15lb flourocarbon tippet -Use flies with larger dumbbell eyes so you can get down quicker. -Look for sandy channels between breakers -Don't walk fast and avoid making noise and crunching corral. I-f on dark bottom, use dark fly and if on light bottom use light flies. -Make sure to have a deceiver pattern in your box if blind casting -Mornings are better because you have the sun and wind at your back. -Remember to strip set, no trout set. -Make sure to bring good footwear shoes or boots to protect your feet. -Rubber legs Resources Noted in the Show We talked about two great areas to find bonefish including near Kihei and over between Lahaina and Kaanopoli (See maps below). Red dot marks location at Lahaina Good flats here between Lahaina and Kaanapoli. Red dot marks location at Kihei Videos Noted in the Show A Christmas Island Video Bonefish on fly fishing in Christmas Is. /Sony FX-1000 from Masanori Sarai on Vimeo. Conclusion with Rick Lee Rick Lee breaks down a ton of tips for fishing Hawaii with a focus on Maui. He also walks us along the rest of the hawaiin islands and christmas island. Rick shares some great tips on places to start, flies to use, techniques and how to find your first bonefish in hawaii. https://wetflyswing.com/116

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/top10 I share the Top 10 Fly Fishing Podcast Episodes from the first two years of the Wet Fly Swing Podcast. I also add a few bonus podcasts in the show notes. If you have a favorite please leave a comment at the bottom of this post or leave a review on Apple Podcasts or at your favorite place to listen. Hosted Trip to the Olympic Peninsula: https://wetflyswing.com/op Top 10 Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast Episodes 10. WFS 063 – Tom Rosenbauer Podcast - Orvis Fly Fishing 9. WFS 002 – Jack Mitchell - Steelhead Fly Fishing 8. WFS 047 – John Gierach Podcast Interview 7. WFS 007 – Pete Humprhies - Spey Casting & Great Lakes Steelhead 6. WFS 043 - Devin Olsen - Euro Nymphing, USA Fly Fishing Team 5. WFS 052 - Kelly Galloup - Streamer Fly Fishing and Tying 4. WFS 020 – Dec Hogan Interview - Steelhead Passion 3. WFS 005 – Jim Teeny Interview – Sinking Lines, I Spot Em 2. WFS 034 – Phil Rowley Stillwater Fly Fishing - Chironomids and the #1 episode over the last two years is.............. 1. WFS 058 – Hank Patterson aka Travis Swartz – The Greatest Fly Fishing Guide Thank you for all of your support over the last 2 years! I couldn't have put it all together without you!! Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/top10

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/115 I had the pleasure of talking to Tom Whiting who is the man behind Whiting Farms, the leader in fly tying hackles. We hear about the history of how Tom built a great company that started with a connection with Henry Hoffman. Tom has a passion for chicken genetics and shares some cool stories about how he produces ultra high quality chicken hackles including the spey hackles that are substitutes for heron hackle. Hosted Fly Fishing Trips with Dave: https://wetflyswing.com/destination Show Notes with Tom Whiting The Fly Fish Food guys produced this Video on the Whiting Farms Operation. Archaeopteryx was noted as one of the first feathered dinosaurs and how birds evolved from dinosaurs. We talked about the history with Henry Hoffman and the history of how Tom purchased Hoffman's. We note Metz hackles who was also a big player in the past. Umpqua purchased them in the mid 1990's and sold many more times. The Clip of the Feather King, plus a Danish Documentary produced Tom Whiting - Tom Whiting - The Real Bird Man, as well as the CBS video that should be out soon. Their spey hackle and how close it is to heron hackle. John Shewey and Spey Cock was a topic that Tom has been working on. John Shewey was on the podcast here. Classic Steelhead Flies by John Shewey The new book on Spey and Dee Flies is coming out soon. Here's the first run of Spey and Dee Flies. The Predator Packs are great for pike, musky and steelhead. Rick Takahashi was on the podcast here and is a pro team member for Whiting Farms. Tom notes Crystal Bowersox who for 2 years blew up Whiting Farms because of her fashion trends. Here's one of her videos from American Idol. Kelly Galloup noted that fly tying is cool. Rare and Unusual Fly Tying Materials Volume 2 has a full chapter on what Tom does. You can Find Tom at Whiting Farms. Resources Noted in the Show Classic Steelhead Flies by John Shewey Videos Noted in the Show Clip of the Feather King Tom Whiting - The Real Bird Man Crystal Bowersox Midnight Train to Georgia We hear the full Whiting Farms story and how Tom Whiting has created one of the best fly hackle supplier in the world. We get into steelhead hackles and different methods he has used to create amazing hackles. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/115

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/114 I sat down with Rainy Riding, the founder of Rainy's Flies, to hear the story of how she created one of the largest fly distribution centers in the country. We go in deep to the history of how she created the company given plenty of setbacks along the way. Show Sponsor: Summer Steelhead on the Deschutes with Swing the Fly: Show Notes Fly Fishing the West was the first magazine that Rainy placed an ad in for Rainys Flies. The Snakehead is one species Rainy notes for SE Asia. Here's a interesting video on snakehead. Here is the Joan Wulff interview. Rainy notes the impact from Joan to woman in fly fishing. The Grand hopper is one of Rainy's favorite patterns. Big Y Fly Shop and the Grand Hopper. Rainy notes that she doesn't agree with them selling this fly under a different name. The Letort Hopper vs the Grand Hopper fly pattern. We talk about innovation and how Rainy tries very hard to do a lot of fact checking before selling a new fly. Montana Flies and Umpqua are two big players in the space as well as Rainy's. Jesse Riding has some fly tying videos here. The DVD set through Rainy's can be found here. Click here to listen to the Frank Sinatra Christmas Alblum. You can find Rainy at Rainy's Flies Videos Noted in the Show Jesse Riding Fly Tying Frank Sinatra Christmas Conclusion with Rainy Riding Rainy shares the story of how she created Rainy's Flies which is one of the big distributors of flies in the country. We hear a little bit about the patterns she ties and developed and what building a business in fly sales is like. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/114

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/113 I finally sat down and had a great chat with Frank Amato who is the brains behind Salmon Trout Steelhead magazine, the Fly Fishing and Tying Journal and about 300 books relating to fishing. We hear how Frank was a key player in protecting the Deschutes River. We also hear about the Blue Jetboat Frank has had since 1980 and how he saved my butt after flipping int he river. Hosted Fly Fishing Trips with Dave https://wetflyswing.com/destination Show Notes with Frank Amato (Updated show notes time stamp and links: Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/113) Field and Stream was one of the only fishing magazines at the time in the country and the Fishing and Hunting News was the only magazine in the west at the time. Salmon Trout and Steelhead was started in the summer of 1967. Now over 60 years going strong. I had Craig Schuhmann, the editor of FTJ - The Fly Fishing and Tying Journal, on the podcast in episode 101. Fly Fishers International influenced the creation of FTJ. Frank started by publishing the FFI magazine at the time and that morphed into FTJ. Magazine Circulation and Magazine Publication was the book that helped Frank start FTJ. Fly Fisherman magazine started in 1968. Steelhead Drift Fishing and Fly Fishing was the first book ever published by Frank Amato publishcations. Curtis Creek Manifesto is the highest selling book for Amato over the years. Frank noted the one man boat he loves. I believe it's probably a watermaster? Vic Atiyeh was the governor who helped pass the protections for the Deschutes River. The Night Dancer is Frank's goto steelhead fly. He also love the Renegade for trout. You can reach Frank at Amato Books. Resources Noted in the Show Steelhead Flies by John Shewey Videos Noted in the Show Conclusion with Frank Amato I had a great conversation with Frank Amato who is the founder of Salmon Trout Steelhead, the Fly Fishing and Tying Journal and tells us how it all evolved over the last 60 years. Frank also had a big impact on protecting my home waters back when I was a kid. Frank is the real deal so enjoy this one. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/113

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/112 Brian Bennett, the founder of Moldy Chum, one of the biggest and oldest fly fishing websites is on the podcast to describe what the moldy chum is all about and where it's going. The slab of the month, the chumion, and suction dredging are all discussed today. We get into the Dirt Bag Diaries, Reel Pure Radio and other podcasts that inspired Brian to keep on moving. Suck my Fly Blog, The Hopper Talk Blog, Mini Chubby and many other blogs of yester year. Hosted Trips with Dave: https://wetflyswing.com/ak Show Notes with Brian Bennett The Mt. Smith Tour Pack is one of my great goto pieces of gear. The Piton was a blog prior to Moldy Chum. Peter Morse was on the podcast in this episode and covered Australia fly fishing. April Vokey was on the podcast in episode 30 and talked about the #metoo movement. The Tailer Trash Podcast The first blogs in the space when Moldy Chum started included. Mid Current, Trout Underground and FlyFisherman Magazine. Reel Pure Radio is the new Moldy Chum Podcast that's out now. Tom Sadler who was on the show here is part of a second Moldy Chum Podcast that is launching soon. Tom Sadler was on here and Hacks on Tap is similar to what the Blue Plate Special Podcast is all about. The Dirt Bag Diaries inspired Brian to start the podcast. Let my people Go Surfing is Yvon's book on building a conservation minded company. Scott McGarva was on the podcast in episode 17 and talked about the closing of the skagit and impacts to closing and opening the rivers with low run returns. Watershed Watch up out of BC is huge along with Columbia Basin Bulletin are the blogs Brian follows. You can see the entire Artifishal movie now on youtube here. I noted Martin Joergensen again and the loss of blogs like West Fly when the author calls it quit. Yeta Panga Backpack will be Brian's first review. Plus Yeti has a Yeti podcast via JT VanZandt. The Wool fingerless gloves from REI are one of my goto items for winter steelhead. You can find Brian Bennett at Moldy Chum here. Moldy Chum Resources Noted Today Videos Noted in the Show Full Film: Artifishal | The Fight to Save Wild Salmon I sat down with Brian Bennett from the Moldy Chum, one of the long standing fly fishing blogs. They have published 5,299 blog posts just on wordpress. We here about the Friday Pin up, and the vast influences of people and blogs that have influenced the path of the chum. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/112

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/111 Peter Morse, aka the Lefty Kreh of Australia, shares his vast knowledge on a life fishing and living in Australia. Peter shares some tips for Australia Fly Fishing with a focus on catching Baramundi including the life cycle and when and where to target them. Hear about the TV show that Peter put together for prime time that lasted five seasons. I have the biggest name in the world of fly fishing today so excited to introduce you to Peter Morse if you hadn't heard of him yet. Show Sponsors - Hosted Fly Fishing Trips with Dave: https://wetflyswing.com/destination Show Notes with Peter Morse The World Championships were held in Tasmania in 2019. Peter noted how robust the the fisheries are around Australia. Dean Butler is a legend in Australia and was a big influence. He is now Tom Evans right hand man and involved in the world record marlin catches. Wild Fish was Peter's prime time fly fishing tv series that was sponsored by Sage and aired for 5 seasons in Australia. Episode 7 with Pete Humphries was a good episode on the stress of the Casting Certification. Peter tells the story of how he failed his recent test. It's a valid story. The Pink thing is one of Peter's goto flies for baramundi. Here's a video that shows you how to do it. A Few Great Flies and How to Fish Them is Peter's book that he's most proud of. The Gusto is another goto patter for Peter. Here's the step x step guide to tying this pattern. Rod Harrison is a great resource for baramundi and Australia. Boneheads Group is one of the local fishing groups. You can find Peter at Wild Fish here. Resources Noted in the Show The Wild Fish TV Series Videos Noted in the Show The Pink Thing Fly Pattern "The secret of success is making your vocation your vacation." -Mark Twain Australia Fly Fishing Conclusion Peter Morse breaks down fly fishing Australia and the extraordinary fisheries that make up the fishing. We here how Peter has mad a life in fly fishing from the first article and camera he purchased to his prime time TV show. If you have interest in going to Australia on a hosted trip with me, enter your email below to learn more. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/111

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/ritz We dig into fly fishing for shad, alligator hunting and the Ritz-Carlton with Mark Benson. Mark walks us through the steps to catching shad along with some other shenanigans including the alligator hunt. Shad fishing has a lot of similarities to steelhead fishing so let's dig into it. Show Sponsors Hosted Fly Fishing Trips with Dave: https://wetflyswing.com/destination Show Notes with Mark Benson Flip Pallot was on the podcast in episode 70 and told the story of how he lived through the hurricane in 1992. Mark is the head guide for the Ritz Carlton and for bass fishing on the Ritz' properties. We talk about the shad's life history here and what a good run and day of fishing is like. The best flies look like an anemic crazy charlie. Here's the standard crazy charlie video. Mark notes the Delaware River and shad fishing. There are a lot of fly fisherman using sinking lines in this area with the deep and heavy water. Mark's central Florida fly shop that caters to shad. I noted the John McCloskey episode and how John puts together the pre trip in Georgia for Alaska. Mark likes a G Loomis for his trout spey games. A Founding Fish by McPhee is a great resource to check out for Shad. Shingle Creek is the headwaters of the Florida Everglades and Mark's primary stream he fishes. We talk about the golf/bass fishing or fish and chips aka bass and birdies. The course is open to the public so if you are into golf and fly fishing this is the spot. The Beatles over Elvis and Mexican food are Mark's goto random calls. A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle is all about focusing on the present. You can reach Mark at Mark Benson Outdoors. Videos Noted in the Show The Crazy Charlie Conclusion with Mark Benson We get into everything from alligator hunting to the easy steps to getting into some amazing shad fishing action. This one was one of the fun ones as we get into some random topics including golf and bass fishing. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/ritz

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/rick Rick Takahashi is on the podcast to cover fly tying and fishing terrestrials. Rick tells why he loves terrestrials and which terrestrials you should focus on as your A list. Rick describes his biggest influences and the books he loves including Caddisflies by Gary LaFontaine. Tons of great resources and tips in this one by one of our great teachers in fly tying. Hear about the best materials to find from the Dollar Store along with some other items and dollar store nuggets. Hosted OP Steelhead Trip with Dave: https://wetflyswing.com/OP Show Notes with Rick Takahashi Ross Purnell was the editor of Fly Fisherman Magazine. Rick put together some illustrations for Ross and the shop to get started. Jay Nichols with Headwaters Books came to Rick to write a book. So he wrote his first book on midges. Modern Terrestrials and Modern Midges were the first two books for Rick. Rick has taught a number of demonstration fly tyers over the years. We discussed IFTD and Whiting Farms. Ask About Fly Fishing had Rick on their show to cover terrestrials as well. Gary Lafontaine was a huge influence on Rick with his underwater work in identifying the insects. CaddisFlies from Gary LaFontaine is one of the most influential books in fly fishing. The Letort Hopper with Rick's spin on it. River Roads Creations makes a great synthetic wing material that works great for some of Rick's favorite pattern. Bears Baetis is a pattern that uses wig material from the Dollar Store. Modern Midges was Rick's first book and how writing has always been the struggle. We noted Pat Dorsey who was on the podcast here and covered Colorado fishing. The Manzanar anglers who snuck out from the Japanese internment camps during the war and went trout fishing. The Taka-Hopper is one of Rick's goto flies. Charlie Craven's book along with Pat Dorsey and Landon Mayer's books are all goto resources for books in fly tying. The vice designed by Kevin Evans Barbara Ann by the Beach Boys The finest fly tying benches are what Rick uses and is another person who Rick influenced. Resources Noted in the Show Modern Terrestrials - Rick Takahashi Caddisflies by Gary LaFontaine Conclusion with Rick Takahashi I had a great conversation with Rick Takahashi on fly tying with a focus on terrestrials. Not only do we cover all of this but Rick even breaks out a joke for us. Haha, the lots are of telling jokes. If you have a good joke to tell leave it in the comments. We also hear about Rick's band and his guitar playing, lead singing and the blues harp. As usual we are all over the place on this one but we do get into some nice fly thing tips. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/rick

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/108 Lance Egan is on the podcast today to cover Euro Nymping, fly tying and his experience with Team USA. We talk about the advantages of using jig hooks and slotted beads and why you should avoid lower cost tungsten beads. Show Sponsors Hosted Fly Fishing Trips with Dave: https://wetflyswing.com/destination Show Notes with Lance Egan Curtis Fry was on the podcast in episode 40 and talked about Fly Fish Food. Fish Tech Outfitters was another company Lance worked for before joining Cabelas and Fly Fish Food. Ryan Barnes and Devin Olson were team members on the USA National Team. Here's a video for Ryan Barnes' favorite Euro Nymph. Jack Dennis was part of the early Team USA period when they started getting more competitive. Jeff Currier was on the podcast in episode 65 and also worked for Jack Dennis and Team USA. Umpqua carries some of Lance's flies although he's not getting rich off of them. The Hanack 400 jig hook is a goto for Lance. The Pat's Rubberleg stone variation by Lance. Here's a video of this variation. The Frenchie, the thread frenchie, the red dart, the rainbow warrior plus cornfed caddis and bionic ant. Fly Tying with Uncle Cheech is a great resource on Facebook for fly tying. Here are two of the best resources for euro nymphing. Modern nymphing and elevated. Here's Gilbert Rowley's youtube channel. Here's a link to the euro nymphing class that is at Fly Fish Food on youtube. "Thats Lance Egan Right There" #thatslanceegan You can find Lance on Instagram at Lance Egan Fly Fishing Conclusion with Lance Egan Lance Egan breaks out the resources today for euro nymphing and fly tying. We talk about a bunch of resources that will help you with your euro nymphing game. We hear about the amazing pattern that puts the elk hair in the backseat. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/108