Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/377 Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Adam Cuthriell and Nick Torres are on the podcast today to break down the big Alaska trip we put together last month. We chat about the best memories we had during the trip and some of the tips and advice to get you prepared for that trip of a lifetime to Alaska. We have a Giveaway going right now where you get a chance to win a pack of gear from a bunch of our sponsors and a trip to Alaska with the FishHound crew. How? Click here for the rules to enter. Show Notes with Nick and Adam 04:30 - Adam had been on the podcast twice in episodes 324 and 346 where we talked most about Alaska trips. Nick was also in episode 304 where we focused on Golden Dorado fishing. 13:45 - We talk about the big mountains that almost look fake because it's too amazing 15:10 - Nick caught a grayling for the first time there. We chatted about the best memories we had during the trip. 19:20 - Tip: Bring layers of clothes. Preferably wool to keep you war

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/376 Presented By: Jackson Hole Fly Company, Country Financial, FishHound Expeditions, Fair Flies Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Margaret Stern from Susitna River Coalition walks us through their mission to protect and support the 312-mile-long, free-flowing, Susitna River. We find out why the construction of the massive Susitna dam and the West Susitna access road projects should be stopped - what its long-term effect would be on the watersheds, wildlife, local economies, and fish. We also learn why we should be concerned about these issues and what we can do to support this movement. Let us come together and take action as we discover the truth about these exploitation projects in Alaska. Susitna River Coalition Show Notes with Margaret Stern 04:30 - Margaret currently lives in Talkeetna, Alaska - it's perched right where 3 rivers meet - Susitna, Talkeetna, and Chulitna. 06:00 - Talkeetna is a small town with only about 800 people living there 07:45 - Susitna

Enter to Win Here: https://wetflyswing.com/giveaway This short bonus episode of the podcast announces the first day of the huge Alaska Trip Trip and Gear Giveaway! This will be open for one week and you can enter by clicking this link: https://wetflyswing.com/giveaway. Good luck on the Giveaway and thanks for all of the support on the podcast!

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/375 Presented By: Drifthook, Togens Fly Shop, Range Meal Bars, FishHound Expeditions Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month! So we're here today with the Director of Casting For Recovery, Faye Nelson. She provides a behind-the-scenes look at the organization with the mission to provide outdoor healing retreats for breast cancer survivors. We find out how you can get involved in breast cancer awareness, how they hold 55 events a year around the country, and how they manage to get going with an almost all-volunteer-based labor force.  For over 25 years, women from all walks of life have benefitted from CfR’s inspiring program model. How does it work? Why is this an important topic? And how does breast cancer affect the lives of these women? Listen to the episode to learn more. Casting For Recovery Show Notes with Faye Nelson 04:30 - Faye is the Chief Executive Director of the nonprofit at Casting For Recovery 06:30 - Today, the organiza

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/374 Presented By: Range Meal Bars, Country Financial, FishHound Expeditions, Zoe Angling Group Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Brian Flechsig, founder of Mad River Outfitters, takes us back to square one today as we break down the steps to getting started in fly fishing. We find out the 6 basic things that you need to understand as a beginner and why the leader is one of the most important parts of your gear. We dig into their YouTube channel that's about to hit 200k subscribers with over 500 videos published, how they make it educational and entertaining, and why they don't want to specifically promote any brands. Brian also shares about his 30 years of friendship with Kelly Galloup and some of the fly-fishing folks we know. Mad River Outfitters Show Notes with Brian Flechsig  08:00 - When Brian was in college, he was immersed in playing music and fly fishing. He played the Mandolin and studied jazz guitar. He eventually quit college to work at a music store an

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/373 Presented By: FishHound Expeditions, Jackson Hole Fly Company, Range Meal Bars, Angler's Coffee Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Nick Larson, Host of the Birdshot Podcast, gives us a bird hunting 101 today. We break down the types of birds you can target, where to find them, and their differences in behavior. He tells us what is the best shotgun to get started with, some useful tips to maintain your composure while shooting, and which gun to get next as you become a more experienced hunter.  We discover how to hunt birds with or without dogs and how OnX maps change the game for upland bird hunting. Nick also shares the story of how he started his podcast which was not far from when we started our podcast too. Upland Bird Hunting Show Notes with Nick Larson 04:30 - Nick Larson's got a podcast - Birdshot Podcast 05:20 - Nick used to hunt upland birds without a dog - he tells us how dogs change the game 06:40 - Nick mentioned our episode with Terry Kluke at WFS

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/372 Presented By: FishHound Expeditions, Zoe Angling Group, Country Financial, Range Meal Bars Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Seth Fields, owner of The Hatch Outfitters, is here to walk us through the diversity of Tennessee fly fishing. We chat about some of the species they target around the Chattanooga area - trout, smallmouth bass, Tennessee tarpon, gar, and more. Seth tells us how he started writing articles for some of the well-known magazines around like American Angler, Gray's Sporting Journal, and Fly Tyer Magazine. We also find out what they have going at the fly shop - Oyster Roast and Casting Competition, Fly Tying Nights, and the beer bar! Fly Fishing Tennessee Show Notes with Seth Fields 03:00 - Seth is a product of the movie, A River Runs Through It. His father is an avid outdoorsman and he later found out that his great-grandfather is a fly fisherman. 07:30 - Seth and his family now live in Chattanooga. It's been their dream to live there. 20:30

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/371 Presented By: Togens Fly Shop, Angler's Coffee, FishHound Expeditions, Bearvault Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Kris Bare from AZ Fly Shop takes us into Arizona to discover how he catches massive carp on the fly in the city. Kris breaks down the rod and line setup for carp, the best time to fish them, and the best flies and techniques to increase your catch rate. Carp are normally underrated species but today, Kris tells us why they're actually great for sport fishing. We also find out how they raised around $30,000 for local charities like the Homeless ID Project and what they have going at AZ Fly Shop - the only fly shop in Phoenix. Carp on the Fly Show Notes with Kris Bare 06:00 - AZ Fly Shop has only been open for about a year and a half. He connected with the owner from a Facebook group and Kris was eventually offered to manage the shop. 10:10 - They have grass carp and common carp. Kris mostly fish for common carp. 11:30 - Salt River Project is a powe

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/370 Presented By: Togens Fly Shop, Country Financial, Zoe Angling Group, FishHound Expeditions Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Brian Niska takes us to the Skeena River and basin with a focus on swinging flies for main-stem steelhead. We find out how he targets migrating versus holder fish, when you should be fishing the shallow water, and how to get your swing to slow down. This one is jam-packed with tips and takes on exact time, location, position.. it's all here! Brian is very articulate in elaborating techniques that you can already imagine how it works. Check it out right now! Skeena River Show Notes with Brian Niska 12:00 - Brian and Jeff Pieroway designed some Spey rods called Metal Detector 13:00 - Brian tells the story of how they bought a guiding lodge business at Skeena riverside which was previously owned by a German family 20:00 - Fishing season starts in mid-March at Skeena 26:00 - He explains how slowing down the cast is the key to effective Spey

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/369 Presented By: Range Meal Bars, Angler's Coffee, Togens Fly Shop, Jackson Hole Fly Company Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Jerry French, steelhead flies innovator, shares the story of how Intruder flies, Skagit Spey lines, and short Spey rods came to be. We find out how they changed the game big time for steelhead fly fishing. Jerry tells us how they tried to keep their ideas secret and when they realized that it was time to share them with the community. We also talk about some of his signature flies like the Dirty Hohs and Sculpins. This is a replay episode from 2020 and also one of our most downloaded episodes so it's great to listen to it again. Intruder Flies Show Notes with Jerry French 06:30 - We had George Cook on the podcast in episode 131 where we dug into the history of the Northwest Spey. 11:15 - A 13-foot 6 wt rod was considered short back then 13:30 - Jerry tells the story of when they were on a road trip, fishing and guiding, sleeping in the ca

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/368 Presented By: Range Meal Bars, Stonefly Nets, Zoe Angling Group, Jackson Hole Fly Company Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Bret Bishop tells the story of how he got into the Team USA and who his mentor was early on that made his and the team's dreams come true. He shares how the team sets up their euro rigs while in competition and their mission to win gold in several competitions. He also takes us fishing in Europe, his home waters, and talks about his favorite gears, brands, and some tips on dry droppers. Listen to this episode to discover more tips and tricks from none other than Bret Bishop - 2006 Individual National Champion and current Captain of the Team USA.  Silver Creek Outfitter Show Notes with Bret Bishop 3:13 - Bret Bishop talks about how he got into fly fishing. His parents wanted him and his brother to be self-sufficient anglers. 3:51 - For years in the summertime, his family would travel around and spend three months living in a VW bus and goi

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/367 Presented By: Country Financial, Angler's Coffee, Jackson Hole Fly Company, Zoe Angling Group Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Gunner Brammer goes deep on streamers as we dig into some of his YouTube videos with loads of tips on developing techniques for tying streamer flies. Gunnar tells the story of how he started working in Kelly Galloup's fly shop and how Kelly became one of his biggest mentors in fly fishing and fly tying. Find out how Gunnar accumulated thousands of hours in fly tying at only 27 years old and why he's considered one of the best in the streamer game. We also hear some of his rants about people hating other people's style of fly fishing to the point of slitting their car tires. WHAT??? I know... it's too much. But sadly it happens. This is one of our most listened-to episodes so it deserves a replay today. Check it out right now! Streamer Flies Show Notes with Gunnar Brammer 06:00 - Gunnar's dad gave him a Kelly Galloup book, Modern Strea

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/366 Presented By: FishHound Expeditions, Country Financial, Angler's Coffee, Range Meal Bars Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Charles St. Pierre from Northwest Spey Casting is here to teach us how to up Spey game today. This is loaded with a ton of great tips and it's just too much to put in writing. He breaks it down step by step that you can simply imagine how it works, plus the recommender gear, flies, and everything Spey fishing. We hear about the story of where he was during the Mount St. Helens eruption and how it affected the fisheries in Northwest Washington. Charles also takes us to the Olympic Peninsula rivers, his favorite waters to fish. Spey Casting Lessons Show Notes with Charles St. Pierre 05:30 - Charles tells the story of how he remembered Mt St. Helens eruption - the deadliest volcanic eruption in US history (1980) 09:00 - Charles started Spey casting in the mid-90s and began teaching in the late 90s, then started Northwest Spey Casting 11:30 -

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/365 Presented By: Jackson Hole Fly Company, Zoe Angling Group, FishHound Expeditions, Togens Fly Shop Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Scott Willison, owner and founder of the Confluence Fly Shop, takes us into the Skagit River to target bull trout, cutthroat, and coho. We find out how Scott started the fly shop and how fishing on the Skagit River has evolved over the years.  Scott shares his rod, line, and reel setup, his go-to flies, and the best times in a year to target each species in the Skagit. We also dig into some resources to learn more about fishing steelhead, bull trout, cutthroat, and salmon. Skagit River Show Notes with Scott Willison 05:45 - Scott lives about 30 mins away from the Skagit River 09:00 - Scott and his partner opened the Confluence Fly Shop in 2013 then bought his partner out after a year. 11:00 - Scott used to watch the TV show, Cheers. We had Henry Winkler on the podcast in episode 334 who played Fonzie in that show. 15:00 - Scott st

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/364 Presented By: Zoe Angling Group, Range Meal Bars, LakeLady Custom Rods, Jackson Hole Fly Company Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Tess Weigand, Partner at the Feathered Hook fly shop/lodge, is here to break down fly fishing in Central PA. Tess shares the story of how she got into the Women's Fly Fishing Team (USA) and what it felt like competing in her first tournament. She also shares a bunch of tips on euro nymphing, dry and wet fly fishing, and techniques for drifts and drags. Fly Fishing Pennsylvania Show Notes with Tess Weigand 03:40 - George Daniel was on the podcast in episode 055 05:40 - Tess had a degree in Agricultural Science but decided to work for a fly shop, The Feathered Hook. She became a guide there and now she's a partner at the lodge. 09:45 - Springtime is the best time to fish for brown in Central, PA. There are a lot of different insects that hatch during that time. 21:25 - Tip 1: Keep putting consistent drifts over that fish in a way tha

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/363 Presented By: Bearvault Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Peter Murry and Gary Huey share the 7 Leave No Trace Principles to explore the outdoors sustainably and how we can all be a solution to conservation. We discover what they have going on to keep your natural areas clean and diverse, which auto manufacturer is leading the way in conservation, and what you can do today even if you're just camping at a local park. How can we be more responsible outdoors and how do BearVault canisters help us to leave no trace? Listen to this episode to find out. Leave No Trace Show Notes with Gary Huey and Peter Murry 4:05 - Gary's first backpacking trip during a study-away program was when he first learned about Leave No Trace.  5:00 - Peter grew up fly fishing in the upper Midwest. He went to a school up in the Driftless Region where there are phenomenal areas for fly fishing, mountain biking, and climbing. He studied in South Africa for a year where he joined a mountain c

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/362 Presented By: Angler's Coffee, LakeLady Custom Rods, Reyr Gear Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Jeff Liskay is back on the show to break down steelhead and spey fishing with a focus on the Steelhead Alley area of the Great Lakes. We find out which spey line he loves and when to use a skagit vs a scandi line. We chat about what the Steelhead School trip would look like and how Jeff and the team are dedicated to checking off our wish list once we get there. We have launched the Steelhead School Giveaway and you have a chance to win an all-expense paid trip to Steelhead Alley to up your spey game and chase steelhead with Jeff Liskay. Refine your spey casting and hook some chrome at the Steelhead School! Spey Casting Techniques Show Notes with Jeff Liskay 03:20 - Jeff was on the podcast for the first time in episode 255 07:50 - For rods, if you have a 10 to 10 1/2 foot switch rod, all the way up to 12 foot is fine. But Jeff recommends and uses 11 to 11 1/2 foot,

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/361 Presented By: Stonefly Nets, FishHound Expeditions, Zoe Angling Group, Trxstle Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Jon Morris from Working Class Fly Fishing Podcast breaks down gar fishing, tying with brushes and fly fur. We find out what gear you need, the best fly line to use, and how rope is used to hook the fish. Jon connects us with the gar guru - state record holder for biggest longnose and alligator gar on the fly, who's also Jon's mentor. Do you know who he is? We also learn about gar's history, how they are threatened today, and why they need our protection. Gar on the Fly Show Notes with Jon Morris 03:20 - Jon was in the army and used to go on combat tours in Afghanistan 07:45 - Jon focuses on tying streamer and predator flies 09:15 - There are 4 or 5 species of gar in North America 10:00 - "Gars are members of the family Lepisosteidae, which are the only surviving members of the Ginglymodi, an ancient holosteian group of ray-finned fish, which first a

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/360 Presented By: LakeLady Custom Rods Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Fishing for Life founder Tom Goodrich shares a powerful story of how God called him to build an organization that teaches fishing to the next generation after 22 years in the military. With over 500 volunteers, they organize over 80 events a year to serve the youth, families, veterans & communities through fishing and outdoor programs. Tom tells us how the military shaped his way of thinking and how his passion for fishing, love for the children & veterans, and obedience to God led him to where he is today. Fishing for Life Show Notes with Tom Goodrich 03:00 - Tom grew up in Brainerd Minnesota. Al and Ron Lindner are from Brainerd too - they founded In-Fisherman. Tom's brother married Ron Lindner's daughter when Tom was only 16. Ron taught Tom how to fish. 04:50 - Tom spent 22 years in the military. He decided to create an organization that engages kids to fishing and outdoor activiti

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/359 Presented By: Zoe Angling Group, Jackson Hole Fly Company, Togens Fly Shop Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors John Gierach breaks out an amazing episode in this one as he talks about how he came to become one of the greatest fly fishing writers in the world. We dig into some of his books including the famous, Trout Bum and we also chat about his favorite writers. We also talk about the hippie movement in the 60s, weed, death in Colorado fly fishing, and much more. I'm excited to share a little perspective into the life, times, struggles and stories of the great John Gierach. Show Notes with John Gierach 12:45 - John Shewey was on in episode 16 and talked about the process of writing and battling resistance. 15:20 - Thomas McGuane said as a writer, your only currency is your readership. My currency is my guests as noted by John in this episode. 17:00 - Tim Rawlins was on the show in episode 27 to talk about Spey Casting. 19:20 - Trout Bum was one of John's first