Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

#988 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/988Presented by: Yellowstone Teton Territory, Gallatin River Lodge, Fly Fish With Me Utah, DrifthookSponsors: https://www.wetflyswing.com/sponsors Backcountry fly fishing has a way of simplifying things. When every ounce has to ride on your back, you start figuring out pretty quickly which pieces of fishing gear actually matter and which ones can stay at home.In this episode, Patrick and Daniel Bauman of Colter Backcountry take us into that world. We dig into ultralight backcountry...

#987 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/987Presented by: No See Um LodgeAlaska trout fishing changes throughout the season, and Caleb Hitzfeld has spent nearly two decades watching those changes firsthand. In this episode, Caleb explains how salmon fry, insects, mice, eggs, and streamers shape Alaska trout fishing. No See Um Lodge also shares how the lodge's fly-out program gives anglers access to different rivers. The conversation begins with Caleb's journey from Texas to Alaska and eventually to owning No See Um Lodge.Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/987

#986 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/986Presented by: Jackson Hole Fly Company, Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho, Golden Fly Shop, TroutRoutesNearly 90 years after Grand Coulee Dam cut these fish off from the ocean, Steven Bird still fishes Upper Columbia rainbows that act a whole lot like steelhead. Today, we’re getting into Trout Spey, wet flies, reading water, and the history behind this unique fishery.Steven is the author of Trout Spey and the Art of the Swing and associate editor at Swing the Fly. He shares what he’s learned from deca...

#985 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/985Presented by: Yellowstone Teton TerritoryMichelle Edwards is a fly tyer and former guide who spent years fishing and guiding the South Fork of the Snake. We get into South Fork hatches, guide flies, nymphing from a drift boat, streamer fishing for bigger trout, and the lessons Michelle carried with her from Colorado to Idaho.Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/985

#984 Show Notes: https://www.wetflyswing.com/984Presented by: Drifthook, TroutRoutes, No See Um Lodge, Togiak River LodgeIn this episode, Todd Karnas of Eastern Guides shares what he has learned from more than 15 years of fishing around St. John's and the Avalon Peninsula. We cover Atlantic salmon, small rivers, surface flies, sea-run trout, resident brown trout, capelin, water conditions, and the best time to experience each fishery.Show Notes: https://www.wetflyswing.com/984

#983 Show Notes: https://www.wetflyswing.com/983Presented by: Golden Fly Shop, FishHound Expeditions, On DeMark Lodge, Pescador on the FlyStrike indicator techniques for stillwaters can be one of the most effective ways to control the depth and speed of your flies.In this Littoral Zone episode, Phil Rowley takes us through his indicator system, from choosing the right indicator and building leaders to setting exact depth and casting long rigs. We also get into bobber stops, swivels, depth locators, and the naked technique with long leaders and weighted flies.Phil...

#982 Show Notes: https://www.wetflyswing.com/982Presented by: Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho, Gallatin River Lodge, Fly Fish with Me Utah, Sullivan Fly RodsIn this episode, Dave talks with Sascha Clark Danylchuk, executive director of Keep Fish Wet and a fisheries scientist, about simple ways anglers can improve the outcome for every fish they release. Catch-and-release is more than getting a fish back into the water. How long a fish stays out of the water, what it touches, how long it is handled, and the water temperature can all...

#981 Show Notes: https://www.wetflyswing.com/981Presented By: TroutRoutesIn this episode, Dave talks with Tim Cammisa of Trout and Feather about exploring new trout water with a better plan. Tim explains how he uses TroutRoutes, access maps, USGS streamflow data, local information, and backup locations before leaving home. The planning does not end when Tim reaches the river. He confirms access, checks water temperature, watches for insects and rising fish, and studies the dominant water type before choosing a fly. Dave and Tim also discuss river-reading, technology, social media, and protective trout water.<...

#980 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/980Presented by: On DeMark Lodge, Golden Fly Shop, Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho, Jackson Hole Fly Company On a fall weekend in South Bend, Indiana, you can hear the Notre Dame marching band from the river while swinging a fly for steelhead.Tim Scott has spent more than 30 years fishing these waters where steelhead, St. Joe smallmouth, and streamer fishing are all part of the experience. He is also the co-founder of Tie-A-Thon, which started with a goal of a couple thousand flies and has...

#979 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/979Presented by: Blue Bonefish LodgeIn this episode, Chris Leeman of Blue Bonefish Lodge explains how Sargasso has changed fishing Belize around Ambergris Caye. He also breaks down seasonal opportunities for tarpon and bonefish, why full moons can produce excellent fishing, and why July may be one of Belize's most overlooked months.Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/979

#978 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/978Presented by: Montana Fly Fishing Lodge, TroutRoutes, Stonefly Nets, Yellowstone Teton TerritorySponsors: https://www.wetflyswing.com/sponsors Marlon Prince gives us a guide's view of New Brunswick, including the famous Miramichi River and a long list of fisheries that don't always get the same attention. We dig into when to come, what to bring, how the spring salmon fishery works, and why New Brunswick has become much more than a place anglers drive through on their way somewhere else.<...

Show Notes: http://wetflyswing.com/977Sponsors: http://wetflyswing.com/SponsorsIn this episode, we’re digging back into a conversation with Ed Engle, one of the longtime voices in fishing and tying small flies. Ed has spent decades fishing technical trout water, and his approach is less about making things complicated and more about getting the fundamentals right.We’re pulling out 14 of Ed’s best tips for fishing small flies, including why size comes before color, how close you should get to feeding trout, and why a longer leader isn’t always...

#976 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/976 Presented by: Fly Fish with me Utah, FishHound Expeditions, Drifthook Fly FishingSponsors: https://www.wetflyswing.com/sponsors Kara Knight is a steelhead angler, casting instructor, longtime lodge professional, and competitive caster based in British Columbia. We get into the Dean, Spey-O-Rama, steelhead conservation, casting practice, competition gear, and the lessons Kara has picked up from years spent around some of BC’s great steelhead rivers.Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/976

975 Show Notes: https://www.wetflyswing.com/975Presented by: Gallatin River LodgeAsk ten Montana anglers where to fish, and you’ll probably hear ten different answers. Every now and then, someone points you toward a stretch that still feels a little overlooked. Today, we’re heading into southwest Montana for some Gallatin River fly fishing with someone who has called Bozeman home for more than 30 years.Ryan Kirt has lived in Bozeman for 32 years and has been connected with Gallatin River Lodge for more than a decade. He shares what makes the Gallatin diff...

#974 Show Notes https://www.wetflyswing.com/974Presented by: Drifthook, AVC Rig, Redd's Flies, Golden Fly ShopIn this episode, Chris takes us from that first Alaska salmon encounter to some of the biggest conservation efforts Trout Unlimited has worked on, including the Roadless Rule, Bristol Bay, the Klamath, Yankee Fork restoration, and Apache trout recovery. More than anything, the conservation shows why Trout Unlimited believes anglers can make a real difference when they speak up, stay involved, and protect the waters they care about.Show Notes https...

#973 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/973Presented by: https://www.wetflyswing.com/sponsorsJerry Darkes has spent decades chasing lake trout across the Great Lakes as a manufacturer’s rep, guide, instructor, travel host, and author. He shares his experience finding lake trout in shallow and deep water and tracking their seasonal movements.We cover the history and recovery of lake trout in the Great Lakes, the evolution of fly lines and patterns, boat and shoreline strategies, retrieves, hook sets, and what it takes to land a 10- to 20-pound lake trout on the fl...

#972 Show Notes: https://www.wetflyswing.com/intrepidPresented by: Intrepid Camp GearIn this episode, McCormick Snow takes us behind the scenes of outdoor gear design and shares how his background in product development has changed the way he thinks about the equipment we bring to the outdoors. McCormick studied Outdoor Product Design and Development at Utah State University before joining Intrepid Camp Gear and moving to Colorado. Fly fishing became an obsession along the way, giving him another way to connect to his career with the outdoors.<...

#971 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/971Presented by: PatagoniaSponsors: https://www.wetflyswing.com/sponsors Rachel Finn has spent decades guiding anglers on New York's famous Ausable River while building a career as an artist and conservation advocate. Our conversation covers everything from climate challenges facing trout streams to travel, art, saltwater adventures, and why curiosity never stops making us better anglers.Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/971

Show Notes: https://www.wetflyswing.com/970Sponsors: Redd’s Flies, Fly Fish with Me Utah, Golden Fly Shop, Gallatin River LodgeToday we’re bringing back one of the most-listened-to conversations in the Wet Fly Swing archive with Craig Mathews, a lifelong angler, author, conservationist, and founder of Blue Ribbon Flies. Craig has spent nearly seven decades fly fishing, and in this Re-Release episode from 2023, we cover everything from Yellowstone caddis hatches and trout fishing to conservation, fly tying, and some unforgettable stories from his years in West Yellowstone.Craig takes us b...

969 Show Notes: https://www.wetflyswing.com/969Presented by: PatagoniaToday's guest has spent years guiding trout anglers in Colorado, but these days he's measuring success by something bigger than just the fish that make it to the net.Austin Campbell is a Colorado fly fishing guide, Patagonia ambassador, and founder and executive director of Community Fly Fishing. He shares his approach to the South Platte, fishing the Deckers section, finding trout on dry flies, and knowing when to leave the bobber behind.We cover George Daniel and the Penn State fly...