Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/395  Presented By: Zoe Angling Group, Yellowstone Teton, Drifthook, Range Meal Bars Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors  Joe Gugino of Costa Del Mar takes us into the conservation work they've been focusing on to protect the species we love. We find out where Joe's passion for striped bass comes from, what the American Saltwater Guides Association has going on right now, and how Planet Purpose Solutions is helping Costa fulfill their vision in conservation. Taking the glare off the water and the big conservation issues today. Costa Del Mar Conservation Show Notes with Joe Gugino 3:44 - Joe talks about how he got into fly fishing when he was still in Connecticut where he and his brothers grew up. He started on saltwater and striped bass which has been his number one species. 6:01 - He talks about the fluctuating population of striped bass over the years and the work they do in Costa Del Mar to address that problem. 8:47 - We go into detail about what he does in Costa

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/394  Presented By: Yellowstone Teton, Stonefly Nets, Range Meal Bars, Zoe Angling Group Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Jim Misiura shares the story of how he created one of the largest fly tying channels on YouTube. We discover some fly tying 101 and tips on fishing Pennsylvania streams. We also get money-saving fly tying tips including this one on dumpster diving which is pretty good. We dig into his fly tying and teaching channel and the difference between guiding and instructing. We get into some details on what he has done in the past and just all around how he built his platform. I've learned a lot from Jim over the years so I'm excited to share this one with you. Fly Tying 101 Show Notes with Jim Misiura 00:03:46 - Jim talks about how he got into fly fishing. 00:05:45 - He shares how he grew his YouTube channel @TheFlyManJim. He also tells the story of when he met a 12-year-old kid in the Sowbug Roundup in Arkansas. He learned fly tying from his videos. 00

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/393 Presented By: Range Meal Bars, Yellowstone Teton, Zoe Angling Group, Drifthook Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Eric Leininger from Fly Fish Portland takes us into his background as a guide in Alaska and around the West. We find out why Eric loves to fish muskies over steelhead and we break down some of the recommended gear to stay warm while fishing in cold waters. Eric also shares some of the best flies he uses that work like magic for all species. This is a long one but full of great stories and tips. Show Notes with Eric Leininger 08:50 - Eric tells the story of how he got invited to go to Bulkley Canada for steelhead fishing. 11:45 - Eric started guiding for Goodnews River Lodge in Alaska. 30:00 - Eric built his own custom sink tips and gave some to people that ripped his idea off. 30:25 - Brian Silvey came up with the F.I.S.T. (floating intermediate sink tip) line which is one of the best winter steelhead lines out there. Brian was on the podcast in epis

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/392 Presented By:  Zoe Angling Group, Drifthook, Range Meal Bars, Country Financial Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Chris Santella, author of the 50 Places to Visit Before You Die series, is here to break down some of the best places to fish. We find out what was like to interview some of the greats in fly fishing and outdoor sports. We also talk about his band, Catch and Release, how they wrote songs, and their influences in music. You're gonna love this one! Show Notes with Chris Santella 11:30 - Chris caught his first steelhead on the North Umpqua River. 21:15 - He tells us how the idea for the book came about. 32:30 - Chris' first book was, Fifty Places to Play Golf Before You Die: Golf Experts Share the World's Greatest Destinations, published in 2004. 34:50 - He's done 16 other '50 Places' books after the golf one. 36:00 - The book about sailing was a challenge to write for him. That was his third '50 places' book written. 44:05 - Chris interviewed Frank Mo

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/391 Presented By: FishHound Expeditions, Drifthook Fly Fishing, Zoe Angling Group, Country Financial Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Stuart Foxell from AquaFlies is here today to talk about steelhead and kings, fishing in Alaska West and Scotland. He walks us through fishing the 4 main rivers in Scotland and the seasons to target salmon, steelhead, and big browns. We talk about spey flies, how he ties them, and how he loves to use tube flies. We also dig into a bunch of resources to up your fishing and fly-tying game without having to attend trainings, just like Stuart. Show Notes with Stuart Foxall 09:45 - Stuart did his first trip with Brian Niska in Alaska. Brian was on the podcast in episode 370. 16:55 - We talk about fishing on the Kanektok River, AK. 20:40 - Intruder tube fly works great for kings. 22:15 - Kings season in Kanektok starts mid-June. 31:00 - Stuart talks about fishing the 4 big rivers in Scotland: River Spey, River Dee, River Tay, and River Tw

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/390 Presented By: Country Financial, Drifthook, Zoe Angling Group, Range Meal Bars Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Darren Calhoun of Wind River Canyon is here to share the story of creating the movie Tribal Waters and working with Patagonia and Teton Gravity Research. We find out how the Wind River reservation and some other groups actually sued the federal government and won the case to protect their water rights. We also find out about the fishing the Wind River Canyon and what makes this part of the country so unique. This is a pretty huge episode so I hope you get the chance to connect with Darren down the line and show your support for all the stuff they have going on. Wind River Canyon Show Notes with Darren Calhoun 00:03:50 – Darren talks about when he learned how to fly fish from their then neighbor, Gordon Eastman, who used to make wildlife films in the ’60s. 00:05:33 – He shares the struggle of hiring tribal members as guides. 00:06:45 – We talk about t

Jeff Coffey also gives us an update on some of the new fly fishing materials they have going at Zag.Fish.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/389 Presented By: Drifthook, Country Financial, Range Meal Bars, Togens Fly Shop Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Adam Miller, host of the Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast, is here to break down the steps in getting started in bowhunting. We find out how you can get going gear-wise right now without having to spend a ton of money. We talk about what makes a good hunter and how to increase your chance of getting a kill. We also talk about his podcast and the remarkable guests he's had that we should follow to up our hunting game. Show Notes with Adam Miller 03:30 - They launched their podcast in January 2018. 12:00 - Adam killed his first deer with a bow when he was 19. 18:30 - We talk about bowhunting 101. 42:20 - In Michigan, bowhunting season starts October 1 and goes up till November 14. Then rifle season begins from November 15 to December 1. 57:00 - We mentioned John Eberhart who's also known for being a master bowhunter in Michigan. He's also authored some hunti

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/388 Presented By: Togens Fly Shop, Country Financial, FishHound Expeditions Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors John Grasta, Bass Pro Ambassador, breaks down Florida Fly Fishing with a focus on skagit and tarpon spey. We find out how you can DIY your way to tarpon with a spey rod without a boat, which other species you can hit on a road trip if you're planning to head down to Florida and why he is loving Bass Pro and his life so much in Florida. We dig into his favorite products from Fair Flies towards the end and why Florida is such an epic place. It's pretty awesome to get his perspective, not only on fishing but also on other things. Florida Fly Fishing Show Notes with John Grasta 00:03:06 - John talks about how he got into fly fishing. His father's side of the family were avid hunters and fishermen. 00:05:12 - He mentions his mentor who introduced him to saltwater fishing and to David Olson of White's Tackle who taught him how to create distance by using a shooti

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/387B Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Grant Breidenbach walks us through the gear and steps to going ultralight on your next backpacking trip. We break down the essentials in preparing your backpack to make your trip fun and safe. We find out how to apply the caloric and volumetric density formula with the help Bearvault canister. Grant also tells us his backpack setup, his favorite gear, and where to get them.  What do you really need when going on a backpacking trip? And what don't you need? Hit that play button below to learn more! Show Notes with Grant Breidenbach 02:00 - Grant was on the podcast for the first time in episode 357 08:00 - Tip: Put your bear canister in the middle of your pack to balance the weight. Grant explains why. 11:55 - One of Grant's favorite backpacks is the Osprey Aether. 13:00 - For tent, he uses one that's called semi freestanding 15:00 - Grant tells the story of when he got struck by lightning. 18:00 - Nemo Tensor ultralight insulat

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/387 Presented By: Drifthook, Zoe Angling Group, Country Financial, Togens Fly Shop Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Derek Bird, the founder of Fly Fusion Magazine, takes us all around BC today as we focus on the best places if you're planning a trip out to British Columbia. We talk about what they have going in the magazine and their TV show. We also got some insight into his new book, what his inspiration was, and how it came to be. This is a good one! Check it out! Show Notes with Derek Bird 06:45 - Derek grew up in the Rocky Mountain Trench. 13:20 - Brian Chan was on the podcast in episode 243. 13:55 - Derek tells us how the magazine idea came about. 23:20 - Derek explains why the print magazine is still in demand today. 30:00 - We mentioned Jake Paul, who's a YouTube sensation, and talk about why he's successful in branding himself. 40:30 - We talk about their show, Fly Fusion TV. 45:00 - We did a trip to Canada at Skitchine Lodge earlier this year. 1:17:00 -

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/386 Presented By: Country Financial, Visit Idaho, Drifthook, Angler's Coffee Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Gareth Jones from Airflo Fishing is here today to break down their products and everything they have going. We dig into a lot of the tech behind Airflo and how they make PVC-free fly lines that last. Why is Airflo becoming a top choice for anglers around the world today and what makes their fly lines special? Listen to this episode to find out. Show Notes with Gareth Jones 05:00 - Gareth became the youngest stillwater National Champion in the UK at 19 years old. 06:20 - Paul Burgess invented Airflo fly lines. He was an incredible Engineer. 09:10 - Airflo is the only fly line company that produces polyurethane lines. Polyurethane plastic doesn't require any solvent to make it liquid. 16:50 - Phil Rowley had been on the podcast a few times in episodes 267, 307, and 308B 24:30 - Gareth recommends the power taper 35:00 - Gareth talks about how they test out th

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/385 Presented By: Stonefly Nets, Drifthook, Zoe Angling Group, FishHound Expeditions Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Shaun Jeszenka, the owner of Frontier Anglers, takes us into Western Montana to explore some of its most well-known rivers - the Beaverhead, Big Hole, and Ruby Rivers. We break down some of the big hatches you can expect, as well as the best times to fish in this area to target big browns and steelhead. Shaun also tells us about their upcoming trips to Belize and the Bahamas next year that you can join. Check it out! Show Notes with Shaun Jeszenka 06:00 - Shaun talks about the Beaverhead River 08:25 - Shaun started out as a guide in Southwest Montana (1990) 09:45 - Frontier Anglers was opened in 1980 by Tim Tollett. In 2019, Shaun bought the fly shop. 12:45 - Joe Cermele was recently on the podcast in episode 378. 17:50 - They have a massive hatch of crane flies around the 20th of August. 27:50 - We talk about fishing the Big Hole River - Salmon ha

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/384 Presented By: FishHound Expeditions, Yellowstone Teton, Zoe Angling Group, Range Meal Bars Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Joe Jackson a.k.a Sgt. Bassfisher takes us on a wild ride through his journey around fly tying and fly fishing. We talk about how he ties some of these cartoonized flies that almost look like a keychain. We hear about his story of tying for symposiums and connecting with the greatest fly tyers and anglers around the country. Joe also talks about his recovery status after his recent heart attack and how he was able to get on the water again 2 weeks after. Show Notes with Sgt. Bass Fisher 05:20 - Joe learned much about fly-tying by watching Pat Cohen's fly-tying DVDs. Pat Cohen was on the podcast in episode 107. 06:30 - We noted Pat Cohen's Fugly Packer 07:05 - Joe talks about going to Afghanistan and Iraq for war 08:30 - We mentioned Project Healing Waters which was part of the process that helped Joe climb out of the place he was in. 12:4

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/383 Presented By: Yellowstone Teton, Range Meal Bars, Zoe Angling Group, FishHound Expeditions Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Joshua and Caleb Simmons from Dads on the Fly Podcast are here to share what their podcast is all about. We dig into some of their most interesting episodes and break down some of the best tips on being an angler dad. How can you influence your kids to be on the water without forcing them to? Listen to this episode to find out! Show Notes with Joshua and Caleb Simmons 05:25 - Caleb is a Pastor at their local church. Joshua is an 8th-grade schoolteacher. 14:10 - Dads on the Fly is about 3 things: fly fishing, fatherhood, and faith 16:10 - On this day DOTF already has 64 episodes published. 17:54 - Number 1 tip: Have enough snacks for the kids. 18:30 - Joshua talks about one of their guest who NC Wildlife Magazine coined as "The Man of a Thousand Streams." Listen to Part 1 here then Part 2 here. 20:00 - Tip: Manage expectations. When you t

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/382 Presented By: Zoe Angling Group, Togens Fly Shop, Country Financial, Drifthook Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Brian O'Keefe is back on the podcast with an update on his traveling adventures. We discover what his Iceland trip was all about and how that went down. We get a little rundown on his top destination trips that we should all be thinking about. Brian tells us why he moved to Idaho and why that place is so unique. We also learn some photography tips using only your phone. Fly Fishing Trips Show Notes with Brian O'Keefe 05:00 - Brian now lives in East Idaho and talks about what makes that place unique. 10:25 - He talks about the Pseudo tiny Blue-winged Olive that the fish feeds on but gets very selective. 11:45 - Brian mentioned the fly called Flymph. 17:30 - We had Brian on for the first time in episode 78 where we talked about DIY-ing Alaska. 19:40 - Brian was with Ross Purnell last year on a Chile trip working on magazine features. Ross was on the p

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/381 Presented By: Jackson Hole Fly Company, FishHound Expeditions, Country Financial, Zoe Angling Group Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Abbie Schuster from Kismet Outfitters is here today to talk about the amazing island fishing life at Martha's Vineyard with a focus on stripers, bluefish, albies, and bonitos. We find out how easy it is to DIY this trip and the best time to go there so that you can target all four species. We break down some tips on flats fishing, plus the recommended gear, flies, and everything nice to increase your takes and make the most out of your fishing time on the island. Abbie also talks about what it was like for a young blonde woman trying to build a career as a fly fishing guide when there weren't many women guides around yet. This is a fun one. Check it out! Martha's Vineyard Fishing Show Notes with Abbie Schuster 03:45 - Abbie went to Sweet Water Guide School. We did an episode on Sweet Water at WFS 105. 06:00 - Kismet Outfitters s

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/380 Presented By:  Drifthook Fly Fishing, Fair Flies, Range Meal Bars, FishHound Expeditions Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors David Lambroughton shares his unique career story of traveling, photography, guiding, and fly fishing. He talks about his time fishing in New Zealand, both North and South, and what makes that place so special to him. We find out how to put together a DIY fishing trip to New Zealand with the best way to save expenses. We also talk about how he makes those cool fly fishing calendars, some tips on making the fish bigger on a photo without hurting it, and a few techniques on striking the fish. Click below and listen to the Podcast about Fly Fishing New Zealand with David Lambroughton: Fly Fishing New Zealand Show Notes with David Lambroughton 07:30 - In 1971, David took a fly-tying lesson from Bob Quigley and they became friends. In 1976, as soon as David graduated from college, he joined Bob at Rick's Lodge in Fall River, Northern California

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/379 Presented By: FishHound Expeditions, Togens Fly Shop, Reyr Gear, Range Meal Bars Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Mike Batcke, owner of StealthCraft Boats, shares his family story of running a boat company with a focus on drift boats, power boats, and rafts. We discover the advantages of a boat with a headlight and power anchor. Mike tells us how their technology and design evolved throughout the years to keep up with their customer's preferences and the different waters, becoming a top choice for anglers today. What separates StealthCraft Boats from its competitors? Listen to this episode to find out. StealthCraft Boats Show Notes with Mike Batcke 04:50 - Mike does some upland hunting. We just had Nick Larson from Upland Bird Hunting Podcast recently in episode 373. 06:25 - Their main hub is in Pere Marquette - kind of like West Yellowstone of the mid-West. Their North branch is the Baldwin Creek Lodge. 12:00 - All their rafts are built in the US, everything

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/378 Presented By: Range Meal Bars, Drifthook, Jackson Hole Fly Company, FishHound Expeditions Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Joe Cermele shares his story of creating a life around fishing media. We find out how he started in this field, became the youngest Editor of Field & Stream Magazine, and produced content there for over a decade. We also chat about his time with the Meat Eaters when he hosted the Bent Podcast for a couple of years and the behind-the-scenes challenges in production. You know Joe is a content-creating machine and the good news is that he now has his very own podcast that he runs himself. We dig into a little bit of that today. Plus, Joe also shares some advice for people that are starting out in the media industry. This is a good one and is now my new favorite episode! Show Notes with Joe Cermele 06:30 - After college, Joe worked full-time for Saltwater Sportsman Magazine. Then he worked for Field and Stream for over a decade - he was t