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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Fly fishing and life. The goal is modest, hearing from all walks of life. How vocations religion, ideas intersect with fly fishing. Letting people's stories be told and growing from their journeys.
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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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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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773 | Kirk Deeter - Behind the Scenes with Trout Unlimited
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1:00:17#773 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/773 Presented by: Pescador on the Fly, FishHound Expeditions, Four Wheel Campers Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors We sit down with Kirk Deeter, editor of Trout Magazine and one of the most recognizable voices in fly fishing media. From the challenges facing today's fisheries to the stories behind t…
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In the Bucket #18 | Passion for Guiding with Eric Leininger and Zach Carothers of Portugal. The Man
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1:50:19#772 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/772 Presented By: Intrepid Camp Gear, Visit Idaho, Smitty's Fly Box, FishHound Expeditions In today's show, we have the return visit from a veteran guide and industry professional, Eric Leininger. You may recall Eric was on the show back in In the Bucket episode #5 with Stu Foxall and Scoop Mason. Today, Eri…
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Traveled #29 | The Mayfly Project & Team USA Youth Fly Fishing with Jess Westbrook
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57:40#771 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/771B Presented by: Visit Idaho In this episode, we have Jess Westbrook, an expert in the world of youth fly fishing and giving back in a big way. From mentoring foster kids to helping lead one of the most dominant youth teams in fly fishing. This conversation is full of inspiration, tactical tips and techniq…
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Littoral Zone #18 | Fishing Strategies & Tactics for Balanced Flies with Jerry McBride
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1:05:17#771 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/771 Presented by: TroutRoutes, Intrepid Camp Gear, Fish The Fly, Jackson Hole Fly Company In this follow-up episode, Phil Rowley is back with Jerry McBride, one of the key people who helped create the Balanced Flies. He's here to break down exactly how he fishes these flies on Stillwater lakes. If you’ve eve…
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770 | The San Juan Rodworks with Gary Davis: Building Affordable and High Quality Rods
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55:35#770 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/770 Presented by: San Juan Rodworks In this episode, we’re joined by Gary Davis, the founder of San Juan Rodworks. Gary shares his unique journey from the golf course to the world of fly rods. We dive into how his background in golf and a passion for music influence his approach to fly rod design. Whether yo…
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CJ’s Reel Southern Podcast #3 | Trophy Fishing, Summer Hatches, and the Dying Minnow Technique
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49:45Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/769 Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors In this episode of CJ’s Reel Southern Podcast, Chad covers early summer fly fishing in the Ozarks. He starts with a quick June fishing report, highlighting the transition from caddis to sulfurs on the White and Norfolk Rivers, and why high water during a sulfur hatch…
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WFS 768 - Wet Fly Swing Pro with Dave - The Shop - A Membership Community Created for You
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13:57#768: Wet Fly Swing Pro here: https://wetflyswing.com/pro I share the updated pan for Wet Fly Swing Pro, the membership community for this podcast. If you click the link above and enter your name and email, I'll follow up with you on the next steps and to learn more. Wet Fly Swing Pro will connect you to like minded anglers, some will become life l…
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Traveled #28 | The 2025 Women's Fly Fishing World Championship with Melissa Smith
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1:02:53#767B Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/767B Presented by: Visit Idaho The Women's Fly Fishing World Championship is coming to the U.S. for the first time, and it’s happening in Island Park, Idaho. In this episode, we’re joined by Team USA's women's team president, Melissa Smith, who'll give us a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to compet…
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767 | Fly Fishing in the UK with Peter Cockwill – Stillwater Fishing, Chalk Streams, Fly Shop Stories
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1:02:07Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/767 Presented By: TroutRoutes, Stonefly Nets, Grand Teton Fly Fishing, Patagonia Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Today, we sit down with UK fly fishing legend Peter Cockwill for a wide-ranging chat on small stillwaters, chalk streams, and the decades-long friendship with our friend Jim Teeny. Peter sha…
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766 | Fly Fishing California with Matt Callies – Loon Outdoors, Fly Gear, Carp and Bass Fishing
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1:03:42754 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/766 Presented By: Fish The Fly, Pescador on the Fly, Waters West, Drifthook Fly Fishing California is one of the most populous states in the US and one of the most diverse places to fly fish. From the base of the Sierra Nevadas to the Pacific Coast, steelhead in the North, carp on the flats, and saltwater opp…
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765 | New Mexico Fly Fishing with Spencer Seim – The Feather Thief, Rio Grande, Fly Tying
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1:05:45# 765 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/765 Presented by: Stonefly Nets, Smitty's Fly Box, Grand Teton Fly Fishing, San Juan Rodworks Did you know the Feather Thief story actually connects back to today’s guest? Spencer Seim is a New Mexico fly fishing guide and classic fly tyer whose deep knowledge and love for traditional patterns helped shape …
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Great Lakes Dude #12 | Float Fishing for Steelhead with Tom Blotzer – Rigging Tips, Winter Tactics
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1:08:03By Jeff Liskay, Tom Blotzer
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763 | Urban Fly Fishing in Phoenix with Derek Rivchin – Carp on the Fly, Canal Tactics, Lo Water Guide Service
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1:05:42#763 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/763 Presented by: TroutRoutes, Fish The Fly, Stonefly Nets, On DeMark Lodge When you hear “urban fly fishing,” what comes to mind? Trash? Pollution? Or carp? But today’s guest is here to flip that idea on its head. He’s a full-time guide who chases fish in the heart of Arizona, exploring canals, lakes, and s…
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762 | The Feather Thief with Kirk Johnson: The Natural History Heist of the Century
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1:11:43#762 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/762 Presented by: On DeMark Lodge, FishHound Expeditions, Drifthook Fly Fishing Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Kirk Wallace Johnson, author of The Feather Thief, joins us to share the wild tale of a world-class fly tyer who broke into a British museum and stole nearly 300 rare bird specimens—all …
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761 | Tails of the Tides: Fly Fishing for Redfish in South Carolina with Caleb Andrews
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58:59#761 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/761 Presented by: Yellowstone Teton Territory, Mountain Waters Resort, Smitty's Fly Box, Togiak River Lodge Caleb Andrews of Tails of the Tides is here to help you make the most of your trip if you plan on fly fishing for redfish in South Carolina. We’re talking perfect trip timing, his go-to fly materials, …
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