Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/304 Enter to Win the Trip Here:  https://wetflyswing.com/gold Presented By: Fly Fishing Film Tour, Stonefly Nets   Nick Torres, from Waterworks-Lamson, takes us on a journey today to one of the most spectacular locations on the globe - Northern Argentina for Golden Dorado, Piranha, Capybara, Caiman, and more! Nick describes the itinerary for the trip and what it's like staying at the two lodges there - Pira and Suinda. Find out which flies he uses that are most effective for fishing Golden Dorados. Plus, Nick tells us about the time when one of their guides almost lost his hand to an angry caiman! Oh man! Waterworks-Lamson will have a giveaway from April 4 to 18 so follow their Instagram @waterworkslamson for updates and go to wetflyswing.com/golden to enter the giveaway. Golden Dorado Show Notes with Nick Torres 03:14 - Nick was on the podcast for the first time at WFS 213 04:39 - Waterworks-Lamson just released 2 new rods last summer called, Velocity and Purist 07:04 - N

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/lakeladyrods Presented By: LakeLady Custom Rods Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Kris Kristufek, founder of and creator of LakeLady rods, takes us behind the scenes through his creation process of these one of a kind custom built fly rods. We hear about some of the legends of rod building who mentored Kris along the way, how he place his guides on a rod a little bit differently than many, and my unique custom rod build experience. Kris is giving away a custom fly rod to a lucky winner. And you're not just getting a rod that he gets out of the shelf. This rod will be built just for you, with the perfect specs that fits your measurements and your preference. Click here to enter the LakeLady giveaway! Custom Fishing Rods Show Notes with Kris Kristufek 03:27 - Kris tells the story of the first time he built a rod for his grandma (he didn't mention but I think this is why his brand name is LakeLady) 05:12 - Kris spent 32 years as an employee before starting his own ro

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/303 Presented By: Anglers Coffee, LakeLady Rods, Fly Fishing Film Tour, Trxstle Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Russ Miller is here to share the story of how Umpqua Feather Merchants came to be - what the problem was with fly shops and what they did to solve it. Find out who were the first anglers to get signed with Umpqua and what was the business like back when they were getting started. We also hear about the biggest game-changers for Umpqua - who they partnered with to make things happen.  Russ also shares his most humbling experiences in fly fishing throughout his career and how he's constantly learning and wanting to be new at something. Umpqua Feather Merchants Show Notes with Russ Miller 06:15 - There are super athletes living in Boulder Colorado town 11:24 - Russ tells the story of how he got started with Umpqua Feather Merchants 13:55 - Umpqua is a native American word for "tumbling waters" and describes the Umpqua River - Russ gives us a little backgr

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/302 Presented By: Dette Flies, Trxstle, Reyr Gear, LakeLady Rods Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Tim Gelinas, the founder of Farlex Reels, takes us on the why behind the click and pawl reel, and the story of putting up his own reel company. We talk about the Hardy Perfect and a bunch of other contemporary and classic reels that influenced his designs. Find out how Tim came up with the name Farlex for his reels and what his favorite reels are aside from his own.  Tim saw some problems with the reels he used before so, with his designs, he wants to solve most of those problems and make Farlex your reel of preference. Click and Pawl Reel Show Notes with Tim Gelinas 03:51 - Tim's first gear was a Pfueger Medalist and a Pfueger graphite fly rod 09:08 - Tim's catch rate increased when he started using a Hardy Perfect click and pawl reel - he explains why 16:02 - Hardy is the first reel manufacturer or reels in the 1800s in England - from an American standpoint, Edward

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/301 Presented By: Togens Fly Shop, Anglers Coffee, Stonefly Nets, Reyr Gear Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Chris Freeman, the creator of Emerger Fly Fishing waxed products, is here today to tell the story of how he got started crafting these awesome water repellant fly fishing bags and wallets. From growing up in a musical family to majoring in music in school, to being a full-time fly fishing gear craftsman, Chris tells us how he found his way into fly fishing and crafting. Find out how Chris and his wife manage to produce quality products all by themselves. Amid a world where people are losing their jobs and business owners are going bankrupt because of the pandemic, Chris sees this as an opportunity to take the fly fishing gear to a whole new level, and he tells us why. Fly Fishing Bags Show Notes with Chris Freeman 06:42 - The movie, A River Runs Through It (1992), inspired Chris to try fly fishing 09:30 - We had John Dietsch on the podcast at WFS 135 - he

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/300 Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors I am pleased to share my podcast interview with Frank Moore, one of the best episodes of the podcast year. Frank shares his amazing 95 years as a fly fisherman, WWII veteran, and conservationist. Frank takes us back to some amazing old stories of some of the famous people he has fished with over the years.  He also shares some truly timeless steelhead tips.  In fact, one of them already helped me land a steelhead! Show Notes with Frank Moore 14:25 - Frank talks about his experience storming the beaches during D- Day in World War II.  Here's a video clip from the crazy moving Saving Private Ryan and that experience.  Note - This video is intense and is not for the faint of heart. 20:00 - Curly Reynolds was a mentor for Frank early on in his life and the person who showed him the river.  Although Curly always insisted that he fishes through first. 21:00 - Clarence Gordon is another friend and famous person on the North Umpqua. 2

Enter Giveaway here:   https://wetflyswing.com/stoneflygiveaway Ethan Igelheart from Stonefly Nets is here to shed light on the new Stonefly Net Custom Build Out Bonus Giveaway we have going on.  Ethan describes a little about the net and how you can enter to win this one of a kind custom net. Enter Here to Win a Custom Stonefly Net: https://wetflyswing.com/stoneflygiveaway

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/299 Presented By: Jackson Hole Fly Company, Stonefly Nets, Trxstle, Anglers Coffee Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Ray Troll, a guy who has some of the most unique fish artwork, is here today to share the story of how he got started with his career as an artist and how he became so fascinated with fish. We hear about the inspiration behind some of his famous pieces including, "Spawn Till You Die" and "Fish Worship, Is It Wrong?". We dig into some of his books - how they came to be, and even get a hint about his upcoming book, Fish Head. Ray also tells us about his podcast called, Paleo Nerds covering some very interesting topics about art and science. If you don't know Ray, you are in for a treat today. His art, which some people describe as "Scientific Surrealism", has a touch of humor and horror. Show Notes with Ray Troll 07:14 - Someone described Ray's art as "Scientific Surrealism" and somehow Ray agrees to it 08:01 - Linda Leary, founder of FisheWear was on

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/298 Presented By: LakeLady Custom Rods, Reyr Gear, Dette Flies, Trxstle Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Jim Schottenham, Curator at the American Museum of Fly Fishing, is here to take us back to the history of fly fishing from 200 AD to this day. We talk about the evolution of fly fishing gear and the people behind these amazing inventions. We learn how Jim classifies these items as classic, vintage, and antique. Find out how the museum acquires their artifacts and how much they have so far in their collection. Jim is a super fan of fly fishing history. He's put a lot of time and effort into his research so that we can enjoy learning all this information that otherwise would have been forgotten and lost. Today, we're going back in time. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I do. History of Fly Fishing Show Notes with Jim Schottenham 05:38 - Jim just started working for the American Museum of Fly Fishing as a Curator - click here to learn more about his profe

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/297 Presented By: Dette Flies, Lake Lady Custom Rods, Reyr Gear Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Joel Hill is here today to dig into some steelhead fly tying patterns. Joel shares some tips for marrying wings, how to get your proportions just right, and some of his favorite flies that work great for sea-run and steelhead fishing. We pick some random flies on his Instagram and talk about how he tied them. He has a unique way of using tubes to tie his favorites. There are a few resources that Joel mentions like books and Facebook groups that can help you get better at fly-tying. Another Instagram fly tying phenom! Fly Tying Patterns Show Notes with Joel Hill 04:41 - Jason Miller was on the podcast at WFS 235 05:30 - Check out Joel and Jason's fly tying video here 07:31 - One of Joel's favorite flies to tie is the Moonlight Dee 09:07 - Dec Hogan's Skagit Mist Variation 09:19 - Dec Hogan was on the podcast at WFS 020 12:31 - The Snow Queen Variation - Joel breaks dow

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/296 Presented By: Trxstle, Togens Fly Shop, Anglers Coffee, Fly Fishing Film Tour Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors John Shewey, Editor of American Fly Fishing magazine, returns today to talk about the magazine, his new book, and the history of Oregon's original flies. It's been 3 years since we last spoke with John so he gives us an update on what's been going on with the magazine, being consolidated into one. We dig into his new book - the history of Oregon flies and its creators, favorite flies including my dad's Max Canyon. Check out John's Top 9 Favorite Flies for Trout! We also talk about his other books and he gives us some tips on writing - how to write like a journalist without coming from an egocentric standpoint. Find out why it's much easier to motivate people from the East to fish West than West to East. John tells us the characteristics of articles that make it to their magazine. 9 Favorite Flies for Trout Show Notes with John Shewey 03:17 - John was

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/295 Presented By: Fly Fishing Film Tour, Dette Flies Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Landon Mayer is back on the podcast this time to share some of his go-to guide flies - how to fish and tie them. Find out the difference between his Mini Leech and the Wooly Bugger, why he likes to sink some of his dry flies, and which of his original flies was not accepted by Umpqua Feather Merchants. Discover 7 Easy Fly Patterns that you can tie today! We dig into his new book on fly tying - how it came to be and how you can get a signed copy of it right now! Landon also shares a bunch of resources that inspired him to become a better fly tyer, angler, and writer. Fly Patterns Show Notes with Landon Mayer 02:24 - Landon Mayer was on the podcast for the first time at WFS 048 03:28 - The last time Landon and I spoke, the book, The Hunt for Giant Trout was being released 03:35 - During covid, Landon started another book, Guide Flies - it was recently published last Dec 2021 04:54

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/294 Presented By: Fly Fishing Film Tour Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Tom Ski is back to talk about what he has going lately with the magazines - travel business, fly fishing, hosted trips, SEO and social stuff. Find out Tom's role in Tail and Strung Magazine - how he makes their content more relevant and interesting. We learn some SEO and social tips that get more traffic to your website and engage more people. Tom also talks about his setup when he goes hiking or outdoors with leggings and sandals as his preference. This one's a little random and all over the place but I hope you enjoy where it takes us. Travel Business Show Notes with Tom Ski 03:15 - Tom was on the podcast for the first time in March 2020 05:57 - Each day, Tom engages with about 400 people on social media 07:15 - Tail will host about 20 trips in the next 18 months - places like Belize, Bahamas, Puerto Rico, and even Alaska 09:17 - Erlend Vivelid Nilssen was on the podcast at WFS 286 where we

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/293 Presented By: Stonefly Nets, Fly Fishing Film Tour, Trxstle, Togens Fly Shop Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Marshall Cutchin, the founder of MidCurrent, is here to tell the story of how he pioneered fly fishing news and blogs. With more than 15,000 pages of content on their website, we find out how they kept up with the fly fishing trend and maintained their relevance to this day. Marshall describes what the Key West was like in the 1980s when the waters were pretty much untouched and the lifestyle was still very affordable. We hear about how he decided at an early stage of his adulthood to be a full-time guide, a career that lasted almost 12 years. Discover the best fly shops in Key West that Marshall recommends. And did you know that Marshall and Michael Keaton are good friends? They've been fishing together for years! Plus, Marshall tells the story of the time he faked being a tarpon guide for a tournament and won! MidCurrent Show Notes with Marshall Cut

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/292 Presented By: Fly Fishing Film Tour, Dette Flies, Stonefly Nets, Anglers Coffee Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Chuck Furimsky, founder of The Fly Fishing Show shares the story of how he got started organizing the shows and became the largest fly fishing show in the world. He shares some stories of his experiences with a few of the biggest names in fly fishing and the problems he encountered while preparing the shows and what they did to solve them. Chuck gives his thoughts on his son Ben taking over his role. He mentions some of the best fly shops in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Find out the fly fishing shows we can attend this year! Fly Fishing Show Show Notes with Chuck Furimsky 03:16 - Chuck's son, Ben was on the podcast at WFS 061 05:00 - Chuck took a fly fishing course at Pennsylvania State College taught by George Harvey 08:06 - The Michigan Fly Fishing Club was the first to do fly fishing shows in Michigan - they're used to be called FFF (Federation

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/291 Presented By: Fly Fishing Film Tour, Dette Flies, Stonefly Nets, Anglers Coffee Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors The founder and master craftsman of Deli Fresh Design, Ross White, is here to tell us how he came up with the idea to create a fly fishing sling pack and some other fly fishing gear, and how 80% of the materials he uses are repurposed plastic, rope, and old Simms waders. Find out how these simple gear allows us to have a better experience on the water. We talked a lot about fly fishing history and how some of the fly fishing gears evolved throughout the years. Ross also talks about his involvement with the Catskill Fly Fishing Museum and his plans to start a podcast with them - very exciting! We also find out the last 5 podcasts Ross listened to. Fly Fishing Sling Pack Show Notes with Ross White 03:26 - Ross was on the podcast for the first time at WFS 079 05:04 - Ward Tonsfeldt from Classic Fly Tackle was recently on the podcast at WFS 276 where w

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/290 Presented By: Fly Fishing Film Tour, Dette Flies, Stonefly Nets, Anglers Coffee Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Harry Murray, Virginia fly fishing super guru is here to take us to Shenandoah for some brook trout fishing. Harry shares his 4 secrets casts to achieve a drag-free dry fly drift. We learn how to read the water, the parts of the pool, and where we can find the fish by understanding their behavior. Discover Harry's Top 5 Flies for Brook Trout, his 3 rules to not get bitten by poisonous snakes, and the hatch season for each fly. We also find out how Harry became friends with some of the legends in the fly fishing industry. Brook Trout Fly Fishing Show Notes with Harry Murray 4:42 - Harry graduated from college in pharmacy school in 1962 - he bought a pharmacy in Edinburgh VA then opened a fly shop there and started tying flies 5:43 - Harry became friends with Harry Wilson, owner of Scott Fly Rods 6:18 - Harry has written 17 books about bass, smallmou

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/289 Presented By: Fly Fishing Film Tour, Trxstle, Dette Flies, Togens Fly Shop Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Joe Ballarini, the headman at Tail Magazine and Strung Magazine shares the story of why he created one of the only print magazines in salt and how it all came to be. He describes what it's like working as a full-time ER doctor, being the Editor in Chief of two magazines, and a dad at the same time. Joe also mentions some saltwater fly fishing trips that we can take part in this year along with the Tail crew and the things you need to prepare for.  Discover the Top 5 Saltwater Fly Fishing Destinations that should be added to our bucket list! Top Saltwater Fishing Destination Show Notes with Joe Ballarini 5:58 - Joe has been living in Miami Florida, on and off for 30 years - bought a place there in 2009 6:34 - Joe noticed that there was always a lot of trash in the fisheries - he'd pick up everything he'd see 7:21 - Joe started a website called Fly Fish B

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/288 Presented By: Trxstle, Dette Flies, Togens Fly Shop, Fly Fishing Film Tour Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Nick Pionessa, a professional fly tier from New York takes us on a journey today of becoming a full-time production fly tier, tying over 100 dry flies for trout a day. We hear about the story of how he got started fly tying and eventually made a living out of it. Nick walks us through some of the most effective and requested dry fly patterns. This episode is loaded with a bunch of dry fly tying tips. You're going to want to stop what you're doing and get on your workstation while listening to this. Discover Nick's Top 5 Dry Fly Patterns! Learn from a pro to become a pro. If you're passionate at fly tying, you're going to love this one! Dry Flies for Trout Show Notes with Nick Pionessa 04:13 - One of Nick's first fly rods is an Eagle Claw fly rod 04:28 - Nick took a fly tying class in high school with Jim Keech 05:15 - He does a little guiding in the gre

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/287 Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Steve Haigh, host of the Destination Angler Podcast is here to share the why behind his fly fishing podcast. He shares his most downloaded episodes on the destination topics and the podcasts that he listens to. Find out how Steve got into podcasting and what he enjoys most about it. We also talk about a couple of his past guests he's had, his bucket-list guests (one of them will be on his show very soon), and what we can expect from the Destination Angler Podcast this year. Plus, Steve has an epic Yellowstone story to tell and it's pretty funny and scary! You got to hear this one. The Destination Angler Show Notes with Steve Haigh 03:09 - The Destination Angler Podcast is now on show 55 05:12 - Evan Dowdy was the first guest at The Destination Angler podcast - listen to that episode here 10:08 - Indiana's got some smallmouth bass (35 mins from where Steve lives) - Steve interviewed Chad Miller, a guide in Sugar Creek, Indiana