Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/229 Sponsor: Sawyer Oars: https://wetflyswing.com/sawyer Sponsor: Stonefly: https://wetflyswing.com/stonefly Mike Schultz is on the podcast to share his best smallmouth bass fly fishing tips.  Mike now runs Schultz Outfitters, one of the big fly shops near the Heron River.  We also dig into some different strategies for different stream flows. We talk about how to fish with and without a boat with a focus on shallow and crystal clear water for smallies.  Mike shares the steps to finding big smallmouth bass in his home waters around Heron Lake. Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing Show Notes  - Greg Senyo was on the podcast in episode 176 and talked about steelhead among other things including his connection to Schultz Outfitters. - Jerry Darkes was on the podcast in episode 170 and also talked about steelhead.  Jerry noted the smallmouth bass fishery in the midwest as well. - Beuters Fly Shop - The hair minnow for low water - Clackacraft is the boat of choice for Mike. - Modern Str

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/228 Sim Whatley, founder of Duck Camp, is on the podcast to share the story of how he created an amazing outdoor apparel company out of the Texas area.  Versatility and comfort across many different conditions is there sweet spot. Sim walks us through the gear you need for your next salt water gear and what makes a good lightweight rain jacket good to go.  We find out why Sim is not a big fan of the sun glove for fly fishing and what he recommends for overall sun protection. Fly Fishing Apparel Show Notes with Sim Whatley - Uptown Angler was the first shop that helped Sim get started in fly fishing. - I note Columbia PFG, Huk and how Duck Camp is different from some of the other outdoors apparel brands. - Signature fishing shirt - Nylons better than polyester - Drifter Pants and Scout Shorts are the solution vs doing the convertible pants/shorts. - Lightweight rain jackets plus head guide hoodie are two other goto items for fishing. - Outdoor Retailer show is the biggest e

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/227 Sponsor: Stonefly Nets: https://wetflyswing.com/stonefly Sponsor: OPST Pure Skagit: https://wetflyswing.com/OPST Justin Spence from Big Sky Anglers is on the podcast today to break down Montana fly fishing and the seasons fishing west Yellowstone area.  We dig into all of the great resources and local fly shops in the area including Big Sky Anglers. August is a great month to get out and hike in the park to get away from some of the crowds.  We also find out how to swing and skate an adult salmonfly with a trout spey rod.  Justin walks us through the step x step and where you should focus your next trip to Montana. Montana Fly Fishing Show Notes with Justin Spence -  I noted the Deschutes Angler Podcast in episode 214 with Amy Hazel where Amy talked about fishing the spring hatches.  She noted to remember the other bugs even during the big salmonfly hatch. - The compara buzz caddis pattern by Joe at Big Sky Anglers is a killer patern. - The Missing Link by Mike Mercer w

https://wetflyswing.com/226 Bucky Buchstaber is on the podcast to break down how the Fly Fishing Collaborative is focused on battling sex trafficking through the building of hydroponic farms around the world.  This is a super powerful and important episode so I hope you can have a listen and help the kids out. Bucky is also a huge steelheader and we touch briefly on how he found himself in the northwest chasing chrome.  To be honest, this episode is mostly on the collaborative so we'll have to get Buch Fly Fishing Show Notes with Bucky Buckstaber - The old Bamboo Dickerson Fly Rod had a big impact on Bucky. - Jess Westbrook from The Mayfly Project shared the amazing work they are doing for kids. - The Ask About Fly Fishing Podcast with Bucky. I noted the negative feedback that Roger received from this episode. - School teacher working on justice topics - We talked about Jeff Hickman and Fish the Swing and the waders that brought these two guys together through spey. - The Foo Fighters that gets faster. You c

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/225 Sponsor: OPST: https://wetflyswing.com/OPST Sponsor: Sawyer: https://wetflyswing.com/sawyer We hear about Orvis' connection to the local fly shops around the country and how he helped to elevate orvis in is tenure.  You'll also hear the background on the Orvis endorsed lodge. Show Notes with Perk Perkins - Perk noted the importance of Jim Lepage on Orvis products. - Mike Schultz on small mouth bass. - Lori Ann Murphy and Reel Women Fly Fishing was a big part in helping to get the 50/50 movement going with Orvis.  Lori Ann was on the podcast in episode 195 here. - United Woman on the Fly and Heather Hodson is a huge movement for women around the country. - I noted the Bucky Buchstaber podcast in episode 226 where he covered the Fly Fishing Collaborative. - We talked about Perk's blog from the sabbatical - The mutton snapper and barracuda were two common fish Perk caught on his sebbatical.  Here's a Barracuda video: - Paul Roos and Spencer Morten both passed away and wer

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/224 Sponsor: Sawyer Oars: https://wetflyswing.com/sawyer Sponsor: Turtlebox Audio: https://wetflyswing.com/turtlebox Keith Webster is here from tornado anchors to describe how he made a unique and better anchor then what’s currently on the market.  We find out why a metal plate anchor works better than your typical pyramid style anchor for stopping your boat and for the environment. This episode is part of the drift boat podcast season as we focus on one of the most important accessories for your boat.  I’ve been using the Tornado and can say that the anchor stops much quicker.   Show Notes with Keith Webster - Tornado serves many boats from Fly Craft up through sleds are used throughout the midwest - Here’s a video for the tornado anchor.  Here's a video from Red's on the anchor.  Joe Rotter from Red's was on the podcast here. - Keith notes the StealthCraft drift boat, along with Clackacraft to use a 34lb model.  The 34 pound size is used by 90% of the drift boats out ther

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/223 Sponsor: Sawyer Oars: https://wetflyswing.com/sawyer Sponsor: Turtlebox Audio: https://wetflyswing.com/turtlebox Ben Sittig aka Huge Fly Fisherman, is here to share the story of how he created one of the most unique and entertaining youtube channels in the fly fishing space.  Hank Patterson is the only channel close to Huge but even Hank is much much different. Ben prides himself on teaching in each video but mixes in his own comedy and entertainment value.  Listen along today as we sprinkle in some audio cuts directly from Ben's youtube videos. Huge Fly Fisherman Show Notes  - Hank Patterson was on the podcast in episode 58.  Hank is the other big fly fishing youtube personality with a comedic style. - Louis Cahill was on the podcast in episode 206 and noted the drunk messages he received which almost forced him to give up on Gink and Gasoline. - Stephen Colbert has a style that is a little similar to Ben.  Have a look and decide for yourself.  - 12 things you don't ne

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/222 Will Bradley, Co-founder of Turtlebox Audio shares his story of a struggle with finding a high quality loud outdoor speaker.  Will created a product that scratched his itch and brought in his other 3 buddies as co-founders. We find out how they put together the parts of the speaker to be fully waterproof, salt proof and ready for the water.  You just hose off your speaker like you would a saltwater reel. You can find Will at Turtlebox Audio her The only marine grade speaker on the market, with a focus on fly fisherman and outdoorsmen and women.  We get a feel for Will's introduction to Redfish and what he has planned for the future. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/222

Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/221 Show Sponsor:  Turtlebox Audio:  https://wetflyswing.com/turtlebox Show Sponsor:  OPST:  https://wetflyswing.com/opst I had Charles Jardine, quite possibly the biggest fly fisher in the UK and has been called the Lefty Kreh of the UK.  We find out the difference between nymphing uk streams vs fishing US streams.  Charles has traveled the world and fished extensively in the US.  We make the connection with Davy Wotton and some of the great mentors he has had including by the man who created the pheasant tail nymph. Show Notes with Charles Jardine - Gary Borger was on the podcast in episode 45 and talked about the history of nymph fishing.  - The Flymph was noted and was created by Dave Hughes. - Frank Sawyer gave Charles his first proper lesson.  Frank is the creator of the Pheasant tail nymph. - Davy Wotton was on the podcast twice, first in episode 35 here and later in episode 174 here to go deeper into wet fly fishing. - Paul McCartney was on the Smartless Podcast -

https://wetflyswing.com/220 Sponsor:  Sawyer Oars:  https://wetflyswing.com/sawyer Sponsor:  Turtlebox Audio:  https://wetflyswing.com/turtlebox Tim O'Neill from Norvise is here to share his story of taking over Norvise and what he is doing now in the fly tying space.  We start from the beginning and discover how the Norvise is still making a dent in the rotary fly tying space. Tim talks about how he is scaling the company and some of the big plans he has after taking over the company.  We walk through the steps of tying a nymph with the Norvise and how you actually tie a cleaner fly with equal pressure throughout. Show Notes with Tim O'Neill - Regal and Renzetti are two of the other big players in the fly tying space. - Tim noted the Frenchie. - Senyo's Lazer Dub - The solarez is a key tool for Tim - Dubbing brush table - Senyo in episode 176 here, Galloup on the second episode 167 here, and Cammissa were all on the podcast - Tim's live facebook live feed - Braiden Biller is the fly tyer Tim noted who is br

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/219 Sponsors: Sawyer Oars: https://wetflyswing.com/sawyer Sponsors: Turtlebox Audio: https://wetflyswing.com/turtlebox I sat down with Al Quattrocchi to dig into California striped bass fly fishing and the story of how Al Q made his way across the country.  We hear about Lefty Kreh, Enrico Puglisi, and other big mentors for Al over the years. We find out how the Stripers came to California and why they are thriving in the bay area.  We get the step x step to getting started and catching your first striped bass on the fly.  We also touch on the corbina and why Al is so fired up about catching these southern California fish. Show Notes with Al Quattrocchi - Dec Jan and Feb are good times to find Stripers in Southern California including San Diego - Dan Blanton has a message board here where you can find good resources for Northern  California Striper information as well as Dan’s Website.   John Sherman is another leader in that area as well.   - The overhang is clarified her

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/218 Sponsor: OPST: https://wetflyswing.com/opst Sponsor: Sawyer Oars: https://wetflyswing.com/sawyer I sat down with Jim Macallister, the director of sales for one of the largest rafting companies in the world.  We focus on the gear you need for your next big river trip or camping trip. We also get the pleasure of hearing one of the greatest founders stories in the outdoor industry as Jim shares the Bill Parks story!   We also find out why it all starts with the Otter raft but quickly moves to the NRS fishing frame and we can't leave out the NRS strap, my favorite strap for everything of all time. Show Notes with Jim Macallister - the NRS fishing frame is a huge product that made things easier for many fishermen over the years. - the Chinook pfd has been huge for the kayak space, but they make high-quality life jackets for all. - the NRS strap and the pilot knife - The NRS sun shirts and other sun protection. - The Bill's bag is another bag I've been using for most of my r

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/217 Sponsor: Sawyer Oars: https://wetflyswing.com/sawyer Sponsor: Turtlebox Audio: https://wetflyswing.com/turtlebox I sat down with one of the biggest living influencers in fly fishing.  Jack Dennis tells the story of Curt Gowdy, Ted Williams, Arnold Palmer, and many other stories of his famous friends from a life in fly fishing. Jack is a talker in a good way and sheds some fly fishing history and many of the biggest companies and influencers he's connected with over the years.  We get some insight that we haven't heard on this podcast yet including what it takes to make fishing your business. Show Notes with Jack Dennis - Jeff Currier was on the podcast in episode 65 here and was the guy who ran Jack's shop for 27 years. - Curt Gowdy was a huge mentor for Jack and the host of the American Sportsman. - The One Fly tournament.   Lee Wulff choosing the Royal Humpy, Jack's big fly pattern. - Mike Lawson was a huge influence for Jack and was on our podcast in episode 190 her

Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/216 Sponsors:  Turtlebox Audio:  https://wetflyswing.com/turtlebox Sponsors:  Sawyer Oars:  https://wetflyswing.com/sawyer Bob Clay is here to share the story of how he became one of the great bamboo fly rod makers on the planet with a focus on the bamboo spey road.  We find out how Tom Morgan helped to shape his career. The story is a good one with some of the greatest fly fishing mentors in the game impacting Bob's journey.  Bob describes why he loves a 12-foot spey rod and shorter to get the job done. Show Notes with Bob Clay - Tom Morgan was one of Bob's biggest mentors.  Tom Morgan was on the podcast here in episode 161. - The Ed Rice Sportsman's shows were huge back in the day.  Here's Ed Rice on the Anchored Podcast.   - The hand mill is a major tool for building a bamboo rod created by Tom Morgan - The Hook and Hackle club out of Calgary gave Bob his start building rods - The Tom Morgan article via ESPN - Simon Gawesworth was Bob's first spey casting instructor.  

Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/215 Show Sponsor:  Turtlebox Audio:  https://wetflyswing.com/turtlebox Jonathan Mckenzie, the co-founder of Turtlebox Audio is here to share the story of how they created a great Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker that sounds great and is ready for the outdoors. Jonathan describes how it all started with him and his best 3 buddies and now has become a group of 4 families, 25 people with kids running around the headquarters.  Jonathan, Will, Regan, and Jeff Show Notes with Jonathan Mckenzie  - TWS - True Wireless Stereo vs the mono single speaker.  If you get two turtlebox speakers you can do TWS. - Will Bradley is the guy who rallies people, Reagan is the CFO, Jeff Besner has the big company exposure. - I noted the Outdoors Online Podcast and the Jessica Shambora community podcast. - Duck Camp out of Austin, Zilker Belts, Chama Chair hunting chairs, Pak Mule, Twisted X Brewery and others are big Texas companies that are part of the Tejas Collaborative. - Don Julio 1942 or some in t

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/214 Sponsor: Turtlebox Audio: https://wetflyswing.com/turtlebox Sponsor: OPST: https://wetflyswing.com/opst Amy Hazel is here to break down the Deschutes Angler fly shop and what you need to do now to prepare for your next trout fishing trip.  Amy shares some great tips for the salmon fly hatch and general trout in May, June and July. We find out how Amy traveled the world fly fishing before landing on the Deschutes River and connecting with John Hazel.  Now Amy is heading up a great blog and resource for anglers who want to dig into the Deschtues River. Deschutes Angler Show Notes with Amy Hazel - Amy is setting up hosted trips with Heather Hodson from United Women on the Fly.   - I noted the live clubhouse app and our live podcast episodes. - Chicks with Sticks School is the good stuff Amy has going in their classes. - George Cook talked about the history of NW spey on episode 131 here. - The Deschutes Angler Fishing Report Blog - The green drake adults by Mike Lawson. 

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/213 Nick Torres is on the podcast to share the story of how Waterworks Lamson Fly Reels came to make one of the best and lightest machined reels in the world.  We also find out about the big Belize trip that he recently put together. Lamson produced one of the first large arbor reels on the market.   We get the rundown on the lineup and what is new for Lamson in 2021. You can join the Giveaway for the Blue Horizon $8000 prize package for a trip for two.  The giveaway ends May 21st so click here to enter. Show Notes Nick Torres - The Ketchum release tool was the first product from Waterworks and is still a great product. - Charles Lamson sold the company to Sage and then Waterworks picked it up at a later point. - Cheeky's Peter Vandergrift was on the podcast in episode 199 here.  - The Cobalt rods have been great for saltwater. - Blue Horizon was the big trip for the Giveaway with Nick and the crew. - Lincoln Wesby is a huge figure at Blue Horizon.  Here's a Fiberglass Man

Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/212 Show Sponsor:  Stonefly Nets:  https://wetflyswing.com/stonefly Show Sponsor:  Turtlebox Audio:  https://wetflyswing.com/turtlebox I sat down with Tom Jarman and a special guest host this week on the podcast to cover Euro Nymphing leader, tips, and techniques.  Tom shares a perspective from Australia and how his Euro nymphing style differs that other parts of the world. We find out what the 4 main techniques for euro nymphing are that Tom focuses on as we talk about fishing the Metolius River.  We also get an insight into how Tom prepares for his competition fishing tournaments. Show Notes with Tom Jarman - The Metolius and fish in the back eddy - I noted Tom's youtube channel with instructional leader setups for euro nymphing. - You can find Tom on Instagram @JarmanFishing here - Jeff Perin was on the podcast in episode 103 and talked about the Loch style fishing.  - The blank chartreuse and black woolly bugger -The devin olsen podcast - Bruce Chard was on here on Ta

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/211 Sponsors: Anglers Coffee: https://wetflyswing.com/anglers Sponsors: OPST: https://wetflyswing.com/opst I sat down with Jason Costello from Canyon Coolers to hear how he turned an upside-down cooler business into one of the big leaders in Rotational Moulded coolers.  Canyon Coolers has a no-fault lifetime warranty regardless of what happens. We find out why the rope handle, latches, and boating-focused cooler features have made them a leader out west.  Features like recessed latch, bear approval, and other great river features are huge for the fly fishing community. Canyon Coolers Show Notes with Jason Costello - Jason took over Galaxy Coolers and turned it into a business - I noted the grand Canyon podcast and Pete McBride episode 166. Pete talked about Martin Linton and the amazing story of the dories. - Here's some info on Rota Moulding. - Driving over the coolers video I couldn't find but here is the bear video. - The Outfitter 55L cooler is their most popular but t

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/210 Sponsors: Stonefly: https://wetflyswing.com/stonefly Sponsors: OPST: https://wetflyswing.com/opst I sat down with Enrico Puglisi who describes how he developed EP Fibers with a focus on saltwater flies with a focus on striped bass fishing out of New York.  We Find out how Enrico developed EP fibers and brushes. Enrico has a unique story going back to Cicili and then moving out to New York after meeting his wife.  We find out how to catch striped bass and the best flies and resources to go deeper on saltwater fishing and fly tying. Show Notes:  Saltwater Flies with Enrico Puglisi - We put together a Lefty Kreh celebration episode for our 200th podcast here. - The Peanut Butter Style flies via Friday Night Flies EP Fibers and brushes are one of Enrico's big contributions. - Silky fibers and brushes:  A translucent, very fine diameter synthetic fiber for tying small flies. - Get a stripping basket for your trip.  Here's a video that shows you how to make a stripping bask