Dave from the Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Blog interviews the biggest names in fly fishing and fly tying today. He digs out all of the best fly fishing tips and tricks to help you understand how to choose the right gear, find fish, present the fly, discover new patterns and much more. Find out about new rods, lines, techniques, knots, tying tools and unheard of tips along with great stories about life and the times of some of the most knowledgeable guides, shop owners, and fisherman from aroun ...
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Join us for lively chat on fly fishing and fly tying topics with different guests from around the industry.
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787 | Top Travel Tips for DIY Fly Fishing with John Hunt
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52:46#787 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/787 Presented by: Moccasin Fly Club We chat with John Hunt of Moccasin Fly Club to talk about some top travel tips for DIY fly fishing, from organizing your gear to navigating rental car challenges in places like Mexico. We also dive into what makes hosted trips worth it, how to break into saltwater fishing,…
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786 | Bonefishing Hawaii with Mike Bressler – Fly Fishing Oahu
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1:06:28Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/786 Presented By: Fish The Fly, Stonefly Nets, On DeMark Lodge, Visit Idaho. BoneFishing in Hawaii might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of saltwater adventures, but for Marine veteran Mike Bressler, it's become both a calling and a way of life. In this episode, we head to the island of O…
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King Salmon Spey Fishing in Alaska with Jordan Larsen - Togiak River Lodge
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58:20#785B Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/785B Presented By: Togiak River Lodge Jordan Larsen didn’t grow up with a fly rod in hand. In fact, he used to avoid fly shops entirely. But one summer filming anglers in Alaska changed everything. In this episode, we hear how Jordan went from lodge videographer to lodge owner, how spey casting rekindled hi…
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Littoral Zone #19 | Stillwater Fly Lines, Leaders, and Tippets with Chris Walker of Rio Products
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1:31:02785 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/785 Presented by: Four Wheel Campers, Patagonia, Jackson Hole Fly Company If you’ve listened to Phil’s two-part series on making sense of Stillwater fly lines, you probably get why this topic is so important. For anyone new to stillwater fly fishing, understanding fly lines, leaders, and tippets can be confus…
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784 | Tim Huckaby on Fly Fishing Southern California – Golden Trout Wilderness, Fly Fishing Technology, Bill Gates Story
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1:05:32#784 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/784 Presented By: Mountain Waters Resort, FishHound Expeditions, Pescador on the Fly Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Today's guest takes us where technology meets the river. He shared the stage with Bill Gates multiple times, leads the charge in AI, and still finds time to run a guide business in …
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783 | Kvichak River Fly Fishing with Jack Mitchell of The Evening Hatch
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1:02:18#783 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/783 Presented by: Grand Teton Fly Fishing, Togiak River Lodge, Intrepid Camp Gear, Smitty's Fly Box Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to swing flies for giant rainbows on one of Alaska’s most famous rivers, this episode is for you. We sit down with Jack Mitchel…
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782 | Fishing for Atlantic Salmon on Portland Creek with Les Wentzell - Mountain Waters Resort
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1:01:03782 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/782 Presented by: Mountain Waters Resort Les Wentzell, founder of Mountain Waters Resort and our guide on this year’s big trip, breaks down fishing for Atlantic Salmon on Portland Creek. You’ll hear why a WiFi signal is the perfect way to think about covering water. Plus, get the scoop on what to do the momen…
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CJ’s Reel Southern Podcast #4 | Sulfur Hatch, Hopper Fishing, and the Legacy of Dave Whitlock with Ben Levin
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1:07:20#781 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/781 Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors In episode #4 of CJ’s Reel Southern Podcast, Chad Johnson kicks things off with a July fishing report from the White and Norfolk Rivers, highlighting the sulfur hatch and prime hopper season. The transition from sulfur in the evening to hoppers during the day op…
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Traveled #31 | The Best-Kept Secret in Idaho Fly Fishing with David Raisch of the Lodge at Palisades Creek
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54:43#780 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/780 Presented by: Visit Idaho If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to truly dial in Idaho fly fishing, today’s episode is for you. We’re joined by David Raisch, longtime guide at the Lodge at Palisades Creek and co-founder of Hawgfish, who has spent the last 25 years exploring some of the most diverse and …
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779 | BC Stillwater Fishing with Greg Keenan - Stillwater Edge, Chironomids, Leader Setups
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1:03:34779 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/779 Presented by: Stonefly Nets, Fish The Fly, Patagonia, Four Wheel Campers Stillwater Fishing can feel like a mystery if you're not sure where to start. Should you go with a balanced leech or a chironomid? Use an indicator or not? And hey, does trolling still count? In this episode, we're joined by Greg Kee…
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Traveled #30 | Dry Fly Competition Tactics with Jack Arnot – Team USA Fly Fishing
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1:03:08778B Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/778B Presented by: Visit Idaho Jack Arnot, Team USA angler and dry fly tactician, is here to break down what it really takes to fish on the surface when the pressure’s on. From the Colorado Rockies to the technical rivers of Europe, Jack shares what it’s like to compete in world-class fly fishing events and …
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In the Bucket #19 | Steelhead Spey Fishing Arts and Culture with Dec Hogan, George Cook, Scott O'Donnell, and Joseph Rossano
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1:56:26#778 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/778 Presented By: Drifthook Fly Fishing, Visit Idaho, Intrepid Camp Gear In today’s episode of In the Bucket podcast, we’re joined by George Cook, Dec Hogan, Scott O’Donnell, and Joseph Rossano—four deeply respected voices in spey fishing, fly culture, and steelhead conservation. With decades of experience g…
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777 | Fly Fishing the Bow River with Josh Nugent of Out Fly Fishing
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1:23:24#777 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/777 Presented by: Fish The Fly, Patagonia, Jackson Hole Fly Company, San Juan Rodworks Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors In this episode, we're joined by Josh Nugent from Out Fly Fishing to talk all about fly fishing the Bow River. Josh shares what makes this river so special, how to plan your trip,…
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Great Lakes Dude #13 | Sight Fishing for Smallmouth and Salmon with Phil Cook - Fishing Tools, Backeddy Sales
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1:08:24#776 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/776 Presented By: Patagonia, Jackson Hole Fly Company, Visit Idaho Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors In this episode of the Great Lakes Dude Podcast, Jeff is joined by industry rep Phil Cook, one of the most respected fly anglers in the region. Phil shares his journey from growing up fishing Michiga…
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775 | South Carolina Fly Fishing with Mike Watts - Southern Appalachia, Clemson University, Rivers and Feathers
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57:04#775 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/775 Presented by: San Juan Rodworks, Mountain Waters Resort, Togiak River Lodge, Patagonia Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors In this episode, we head to the Southeast to explore South Carolina fly fishing with Mike Watts of Rivers and Feathers. From chasing wild trout in the Southern Appalachians to…
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774 | Fly Fishing the Ozarks with Brian Wise – Fly Tying Videos, Streamer Flies, Fishing Missouri
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1:11:08#774 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/774 Presented By: San Juan Rodworks, Stonefly Nets, Pescador on the Fly, Intrepid Camp Gear Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Brian Wise, streamer fanatic fly tyer, and the guy behind fly fishing the Ozarks, joins us today to share some of his hard-earned lessons that he's picked up from guiding and…
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773B | Top Colorado Fly Fishing Spots with John Hunt of Moccasin Fly Club
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54:13773B Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/773B Presented by: Moccasin Fly Club We’re back with John Hunt from Moccasin Fly Club, and this time he’s giving us the ultimate fly fishing and hunting roadmap for Colorado and New Mexico. From the Colorado River to the South Platte and even into New Mexico’s San Juan, John lays out his top 10 spots to hit …
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