Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/419 Presented by:  Mavrk, Zag, Country, Drifthook Sponsors:  https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Have you ever had to uproot your entire life and go halfway across the globe to chase a dream? That’s precisely what John Bond, the owner of Rena Fish Camp, did!  We are digging into Norway Fly Fishing today on the Swing! John Bond is here with us today to take us fishing in Norway and to talk about how he moved his drift boat, gear, and life from Montana to Norway amid COVID. We also find out how streamer fishing changed the game for him. Learn tips and tricks from the Umpqua signature Dragon tier himself as John takes us through the art of swinging for brown trout in Norway. Norway Fly Fishing Show Notes with John Bond 3:47 -  John's interest in fly fishing began early, having spent countless weekends traveling to fishing sites throughout the East Coast with his family. 05:20 - John worked as a butcher and part-time fly fishing guide in Vermont, but his ultimate goal was to mov

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/418 Presented By: FishHound Expeditions Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Adam Cutthriel is back on the podcast to take us into one of the great steelhead rivers around the world. We discover how he was able to put together one of the only programs in this part of Alaska, in Kodiak. We find out how and why you might want to book a spot with Adam and the FishHound crew. And we also hear about their recent trip to Honduras with Cam, one of his main Guides.  Every time I get Adam on the show, it's always a good time, good laughs so I'm excited to share this one with you. Here we go.  Show Notes with Adam Cuthriell 02:20 - We did an episode with David Gravette, a professional skateboarder in episode 407. He told us his story of breaking almost every bone in his body from skating. 06:00 - Adam tells us what the trip looks like starting day 1. 07:20 - Adam tells the story of how they we able to set up a lodge in Kodiak with the help of his friend's wife who happens to be

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/417 Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Today we're with the two Stillwater Legends, Phil Rowley and Brian Chan as we dive deep into the Stillwater world! We discover a handful of tips and tricks that we can apply today to up our Stillwater game. We break down the lifecycle and the different hatches of chironomids and find out how to use this knowledge to your advantage in catching big fish. Phil and Brian are good friends and have fished together for many years. They've written a few books on Stillwater fly fishing, recorded DVDs, and taught schools and seminars. They are dedicated to helping us achieve more success and enjoyment on the water. Show Notes with Phil Rowley and Brian Chan 07:45 - Brian talks about chironomid hatches and species. 10:15 - Brian talks about the life cycle of a chironomid. 16:15 - Trout like to feed on the dull pupa. 19:20 - Brian is a Biologist too. 34:45 - A depth finder and a fish finder are very useful tools to have on a Stillwater fis

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/416  Presented By: Range Meal Bars, Yellowstone Teton, Trxstle, Stonefly Nets Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors  Dave Blackburn takes us on a journey through the Kootenai River in Montana. Discover the rich history of Kootenai, learn the secrets of when to fish for the best catch, and explore the various fishing techniques you can use there. Dave also shares some hilarious anecdotes, such as teaching Hollywood star Richard Dreyfuss how to cast on the set of Always. Find out how you can book a guided trip with him. And don't miss out on the grand finale where Dave delivers a fantastic banjo performance to complete our Kootenai experience. Kootenai River Show Notes with Dave Blackburn 5:24 - Dave tells the story of how he got into fly fishing. His teacher in the sixth grade taught fly tying classes. He started tying flies at age nine. 6:10 - He went to West Virginia University and participated in a placement program for foresters.  He was inspired to work in the Big

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/415 Presented By: Mavrk Fly Fishing Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Jeff Sasaki, Designer of Founder of Mavrk Fly Fishing, walks us through his euro nymphing setup today and the physics behind the famous Stinger Micro Reel. We get a bunch of casting tips and talk about what it's like to fish the Truckee River in California. We discover how he transitioned from owning a successful cellphone case company to making the lightest fly reel in the world. Jeff also tells us how he fishes dry flies with a euro nymphing rig. Wait... WHAT??? Does that actually work? Listen to this episode to find out! Show Notes with Jeff Sasaki 04:40 - Casting Tip: You got to get all the slack out of your line even if that means starting out with short casts. 07:00 - We noted the Stinger Micro Reel which is designed specifically for euro nymphing tight line techniques. It weighs about 1.3 ounces. 16:10 - Jeff spent most of his career as a product designer. He started out with transportatio

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/414   Presented By: Yellowstone Teton Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/teton  Brandon Hoffner of the Henry's Fork Foundation (HFF) is here to take us to one of the conservation groups leading the way on the Henry's Fork South Fork of the Snake in this amazing part of the country. We find out why water use is the number one topic that Brandon is focusing on in his work. We discover which species they are also focusing on and some of these famous rivers in this part of the world. We also get a little glimpse of how they are working around these water rights and some of these big issues around water which is always a very interesting topic. Henry's Fork Foundation Show Notes with Brandon Hoffner 4:18 - We talk about how popular Henry's Fork is and how the Henry's Fork Foundation came about. 8:21 - He describes Henry's Fork. 10:16 - He mentions the Idaho potatoes, one of the largest irrigated agricultural systems in the world. It's a massive part of Idaho's economy. 15:30 - He

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/413  Presented By: Yellowstone Teton Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/teton  Pete Erickson is here to break down the Euro Nymphing School, focusing on the South Fork of the Snake, Henry's Fork, and some of the other great rivers in this area. Pete gives us his update since episode 118. We find out what Team USA has been up to and how that gold medal in Italy came to be. We also find out how are we going to learn these tips and tricks from the gold medal winner in our upcoming trip. We also dig into a little history of euro nymphing and find out how you can up your game with this big trip and price pack we have going right now. Time to experience the road less traveled euro style! Euro Nymphing Show Notes with Pete Erickson 4:15 - He gives an update since we had him in episode 118 to talk about euro nymphing tips. Teaching English at Boise School District takes a lot of his time. He mentions the travels and competitions the Team USA did. 5:53 - He tells the time when Team U

Enter to Win Here:  https://wetflyswing.com/giveaway We are giving away a trip to win a trip to fish the Henry's Fork, the South Fork of the Snake and a huge prize pack from our sponsors.  Enter for a chance to win a Echo Euro Nymphing rod, Lamson Reel, fly tying tools, waders and much more. 

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/412 Presented By:  Yellowstone Teton, Chota Outdoor Gear, Dalton - Country Financial, Mavrk Fly Fishing Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Joseph Jackson, author of It's Only Fishing book, is here to talk about Alaska fishing by car. We hear about some of the less-known places you can add to your itinerary if you're heading into the 49th state. We break down the species list, what to bring, best times and places to hit while road-tripping Alaska highways. We also talk about his passion for writing. We find out why he likes to focus on the whys and not the how-tos when he writes. He tells us his favorite John Gierach quote and that one question he wants to ask John. Show Notes with Joseph Jackson 03:00 - We had the other Joe Jackson, aka Sgt. Bassfisher in episode 384 where we talked about tying poppers and cartoon flies. 11:00 - Alaska's interior is a secluded small stream where you can catch world-class grayling. Anything North of the Alaska range is Alaska's inter

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/411  Presented By: Dalton - Country Financial Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/country    Dalton Gendron from Country Financial is here to help you with tips on ensuring that your outdoor gear and family are covered with insurance. We discover what type of insurance is commonly overlooked today and find out what you should be thinking about next time you chat with your agent. We get some tips on preventative actions you can think about to prepare for some crazy things that might happen in the future. Let's jump into this one and find out why Dalton wears a half helmet while cruising on his Harley Davidson. Insurance Tips Show Notes with Dalton Gendron 2:33 - I ask Dalton if flooding is a major thing to consider in getting insurance. 3:34 - He gives tips on getting insurance for your properties including homes, boats, fishing rods, and things that are not traditionally covered by a policy in an event of a disaster. 5:47 - He shares a bit about his background and where his l

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/410 Presented By: Range Meal Bars, Chota Outdoor Gear, Trxstle, Mavrk Fly Fishing Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Lane Forrer takes us to Columbia and Ecuador as we talk about how to catch peacock bass on the fly. We hear about how he found himself setting up this program in this part of the world and how you can put together a trip to the jungle. What's the difference between catching a regular bass versus a peacock bass? Lane describes it all today. We also discover why Columbia is actually a great fly-fishing destination - tropical weather and Spanish-speaking species! Show Notes with Lane Forrer 05:00 - Lane usually uses a 7-wt fly rod for either fresh or saltwater 05:55 - Lane's wife is from Ecuador. They've been living there for more than 15 years now. 07:30 - We had Javier Guevara from Ecuador in episode 249 where we talked about arapaima fishing in the Galapagos Islands. 12:00 - Columbia is a popular fly fishing spot in South America. 24:00 - Fer de Lance

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/409 Presented By:  Mavrk, Zoe Angling Group, Trxstle, Drifthook Fly Fishing Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Capt. Brian Horsley from Outer Banks Fly Fishing is here to break down the North Carolina outer banks and the saltwater species he focuses on. We discover which runs have been up and down the region over the years. We find out which lines they use to dredge the bottom. Very interesting topic here. And we also find out how to catch red snappers and albies on the fly, plus the saltwater HD. If you love giant fish and occasional shark, then this episode is the one for you. Here we go. Brian Horsley from OBXflyfishing.com. Show Notes with Brian Horsley 03:45 - Brian describes a bluefish blitz. 05:00 - In 2006, Brian started commercial fishing for seabass and groupers. 06:30 - Brian noted the North Carolina Marine Fisheries conservation group. 24:30 - October and November are the prime time for albies fishing in NC. 25:30 - Brian and his wife are partners in gui

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/408  Presented By: Drifthook Fly Fishing, Yellowstone Teton, Angler's Coffee, Range Meal Bars Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors        Bruce Chard is back on the podcast today to take us to fly fishing Florida, one of the greatest saltwater destinations in the world. We find out how to catch giant tarpon, big bonefish, and permit on the flats. We discover how to prepare for tailing fish. We also get some sight fishing tips. This is an all-around huge episode and a great one with Bruce. Fly Fishing Florida Show Notes with Bruce Chard 3:30 - Bruce shares his scheduled trips for 2023 which is a busy year for him. He has six bonefish schools and hosted trips booked for this year. 4:41 - He mentions he's going to take a class with Bill Oyster to learn how to build a bamboo fly rod. We had Bill in the podcast in episode 343. 5:57 - I mention our interview with him in 2020 in episode 124 where we discussed giant tarpon fly fishing. 6:05 - He talks about Venice, Florida an

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/407  Presented By: Mavrk, Range Meal Bars, Stonefly Nets, Trxstle Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors       Pro skateboarder and fly angler, David Gravette, takes us into his world of broken bones and what keeps him going strong. We hear about my connection to skateboarding back as a youth and how I first connected with David and where our connection in fly fishing in the northwest comes from. We also find out how he dealt with a toxic storage mess under his house. Western Fly Fishing Show Notes with David Gravette 4:22 - David shares a story about his major shoulder surgery in 2017 and his hip dislocation and how fly fishing helped him recover from that and his depression. 13:13 - I ask him about his target species. 14:52 - He mentions KC Badger, angler and BMXer, who is one of the first dudes he ever fished with. 15:10 - He talks about his first Redington setup and his first rod which was his dad's old fly fishing rod. He gives a tip on getting a good line for your

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/406 Presented By: Mavrk, Dalton - Country Financial, Drifthook Fly Fishing, Trxstle Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors George Cook is back on the podcast today and takes a deep dive into swinging flies for kings. We get a rundown on some of the history around the Kanektok and Nushagak Rivers. We find out when you should be planning your trip if you want to target rainbows, kings, and chinooks in Alaska. George tells us his gear setup to up your Spey game and we also talk a little bit about his passion for hunting. George also talks about what he calls, "Pillow Water" and how to do a cadence cast.  Show Notes with George Cook 05:45 - We've done a hunting episode before with Jay Scott in episode 354. 07:30 - George will be at the  Pacific Northwest Sportsmen’s Show on February 15-19, 2023. They will have a hunting boot booth there. 14:30 - They hooked 105 fish in 8 days on the Nushagak River last year. But none of those fish were over 18 pounds. 19:30 - George talks a

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/LZ1  Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors      Do you know what a Littoral Zone is? Did you know it’s the most productive part of the lake? Phil Rowley takes us into stillwater fishing and explains what this new Littoral Zone Podcast is all about. He describes which is the best rod for stillwaters and why.   Phil gives us the step x step process to find fish in lakes. Click the button below to listen to the podcast and find out all of the answers to help you find fish on your next trip.  Littoral Zone Show Notes with Phil Rowley 01:33 - Phil explains what is the perfect stillwater fly rod to use. He recommends a rod between 5 and 7-weight, preferably 9.5 or 10 feet long. A longer rod will help with roll casting on the lake. 04:146 - We find out what is the best motor for stillwater fishing. Always use the most powerful electric motor you can find. Phil uses a 55 lbs Minn Kota motor. There is a photo of a motor below but not the exact model that Phil uses. Make sure to

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/404  Presented By: Stonefly Nets, Mavrk, Drifthook, Range Meal Bars Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors     Matt Draft is back on the podcast with an update on what he has been up to and some more rod-building supplies and tips. We find out how Matt built his business that doesn't require any marketing. I also dig into some random questions that give us a feel for the how and why behind building a rod-building supplies business. Rod Building Supplies Show Notes with Matt Draft 2:50 - We look back to our episode back in 2018 which was episode 85. 3:37 - Matt gives an update on Proof Fly Fishing. He says they added a new video series with the title How to Restore a Bamboo Fly Rod. 4:24 - He shares tips on restoring a bamboo rod and building one from scratch. More information on these can be found in the tutorials section on their Proof Fly Fishing website. 6:20 - I ask him how he figured out that restoring bamboo rods is the next step he wanted to take. 8:09 - He walks

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/403 Presented By: Dalton - Country Financial, Yellowstone Teton, Togens Fly Shop, Zoe Angling Group Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Kynslee Scott is here with an update for swinging flies for trout. We find out which trout Spey setup she loves out of Montana and why the Polyleader is the key for big Montana rainbows and browns.  She takes us to the Klickitat River and how she's been guiding there since 2015. She gives us a review of her experience in using G Loomis fly rods and OPST Skagit lines. We also break down the flies and materials selection for October Caddis in Montana. Show Notes with Kynslee Scott 05:00 - In 2008, Kynslee moved to Missoula for college where she learned how to properly row a boat, guide, and progress in fly fishing. 07:45 - Kynslee uses a 31-11 G Loomis IMX Pro along with a Commando Head OPST 13:50 - She describes her tip setup throughout the year. 17:30 - We talk about the October Caddis in the fall and how they fish during this season

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/402  Presented By: Range Meal Bars, Chota Outdoor Gear, Stonefly Nets, Drifthook Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors    Kevin McKay is here to talk about Maine fly fishing and give a tour of some of the best brook trout and smallmouth bass fishing in the country. We find out and discover how to fish the West Branch for big brook trout. We hear about which streamer you should be using if you only had one. We get a ton of resources including fly shops and other websites. We also talk about the forums that Kevin runs on his website. We're going to dig into all these and cover a number of species on top of brook trout. We even find out how they've been living off the grid for six years and how and why they offer free lodging in their camp on the river. Maine Fly Fishing Show Notes with Kevin McKay 03:28 - Kevin tells how he got into fly fishing. The first fly rod he bought was from L.L.Bean. 5:44 - He shares the story of his very first experience of fly fishing. 7:02 - H

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/401 Presented By: FishHound Expeditions Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Will Donnelly, head guide at FishHound Expeditions, takes us into Alaska with a focus on road-tripping. We break down Alaska by car - where you should be heading, species you can chase, and some tips on flies technique. We also talk about that trip we had last year and what you can expect when you fly out to Alaska with the FishHound crew.  Show Notes with Will Donnelly 04:45 - Will moved to Anchorage Alaska with his parent when he was 10 years old 10:45 - Eligible Alaskans get Permanent Fund Dividend. 13:30 - Will talks about fishing in Honduras. 17:30 - Adam Cuthriell was on the podcast 3 times in episodes 324, 346, and 377. 22:30 - The fish in Alaska are meat eaters. Mousing is the best way to catch them. 35:00 - Will talks about how they painted a steelhead on their Astro van. 39:30 - Will tells the story of when he caught his first steelhead on the Kenai River with the help of an otter.