Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/170 Jerry Darkes, one of the biggest names the Great Lakes for steelhead and numerous other species, is here to break down Great Lakes Fly Fishing.  Jerry discusses the switch rod with a focus on swinging flies for great lakes steelhead. Jerry shares his favorite goto pattern for steelhead and why he's heading out into the bigger water to chase fish these days.   Show Notes with Jerry Darkes - I noted the Adrian Cortes podcast where he fishes dry lines for winter steelhead. - Fly Fishing the Inland Oceans was Jerry’s first major book. - Here’s a link to Jerry’s new book with a fly tying focus:  Essential Flies for the Great Lakes Region. - Superior Fishing by Robert Roosevelt.  This book documents a trip through the upper of the midwest. - We talk about Kevin Feenstra, Pete Humphries and Greg Senyo who are all big players in the great lakes area. - I had Kelly Galloup and Gary Borger were both on the podcast in past episodes. - Swisher and Richards wrote Selective Trout whi

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/169 I had the pleasure of sitting down with Adrian Cortes to dig into dry line steelhead with a focus on winter steelhead.  Adrian is one of the leaders in dry and wet fly fishing without a sinking line. We find out how to "get down" to the fish without a sinking line during the most challenging time to catch steelhead.  Tons of tips and resources that will help you avoid the bottom dredging this winter. Show Notes with Adrian Cortes - I had Richard Harrington on the podcast in episode 159. - We talk about Todd Hirano and the dedication to skating flies. - Bill McMillan was a big influence for Adrian and Todd Hirano.  We talk about the connection to the old school without all of the tech advances. - Lee Spencer on the North Umpqua cuts off the hook just like Harry Lemire. - The Winter's Hope, by Bill McMillan was tied specifically to sink on a dry line. - The 3/0 Partridge Code M and the Blue Heron Hooks plus the Alec Jackson hooks have some weight.  But the code M is the

Show Notes: http://wetflyswing.com/168 We get the scoop on Northern California Fly Fishing today with Jared Shakin.  Jared is a guide on the Yuba River and a number of other great Nor Cal rivers.  He breaks out some tips on dry fly fishing the Yuba River. We also here the story of how Jared moved into guiding after life as an accountant.  Lots of tangents in this one including a Mike Tyson comment and a conversation to whether Nor Cal has become a fly fishing meca. Show Notes with Jared Shakin - jared works with Fish First Fly Shop, Fly Fishing Specialties and the main one where Jared works in shop is Kiene's Fly Shop. - The North Yuba River is the main dry fly river for Jared.  Here's a post that shows some of the Yuba. - The chubby chernobyl is one of the top 10 flies of all time and a killer for Jared. - I note Nick Hannah at the Barbless podcast who was on the show here in episode 119.   - We talk about Jack Trout and the mentorship that Jack provides for Jared. - Tom Bie was on the podcast here and talk

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/167 Kelly Galloup is back on the show today to teach us how to dry fly fish and to share his best dry fly fishing tips and tricks.  Kelly also fills the gap on some of the history on dry flies as well as his top 10 dry flies of all time.  Kelly walks us through a year in dry flies with a focus on the Madison River.  Many people don't realize because of his streamer popularity that Kelly was actually a dry fly dude first and wrote the book on Cripple and Spinners.  Show Notes with Kelly Galloup - Kelly Galloup was on the podcast here on streamers. - Doug Swisher and Carl Richards on Selective Trout and Trout Strategies Series started it all.   - The Troutsman hex was Kelly’s first fly produced in the day and before royalties. - Cripples and Spinners was Kelly's first book on dries. Here’s my blog post, the Top 10 flies of all time. Kill the Corona virus is back - Roberts yellow drake - Fishing the Caddis as a Living Insect by Leonard Wright Jr is a book that Kelly says ever

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/166 Pete McBride, one of the great outdoor film makers for National Geographic, is here to tell the story of the Grand Canyon through the documentary Martin’s Boat and the 750 mile long hike through the canyon. Pete has produced a number of great films and we dig into some of this history and his experience writing and producing films in the outdoor niche. Support Our Podcast Sponsors  So Fly Gear: https://wetflyswing.com/sofly Fly Fishing and Tying Journal: https://wetflyswing.com/ftj   Show Notes with Pete McBride - Marty Sheppard was on the podcast in episode 76 and was the person who introduced me to Martin’s Boat. - Chasing Water was a great movie that was released in 2011 and covered the history of the Colorado River.  - We talk about Martin Litton and the impact on protecting the Grand Canyon.   Here's an interview with Martin. - OARS created the Marbled Canyon boat - Kevin Fedarko was in the front of the boat with Martin in Lava.  Kevin wrote the Emerald Mile. - I

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/165 I'm happy to share a conversation with one of my good friend and mentor, Gene Shropshire.  You likely haven't heard from Gene before, but today we hear a great story about moving out west and the passion for fly fishing. This podcast has given me the opportunity to share with you a person who had a big impact on me and has really cool story to share.  We dig into some stillwater tips including the best flies, tips and resources for your next trip. Support Our Podcast Sponsors  So Fly Gear: https://wetflyswing.com/sofly Fly Fishing & Tying Journal: https://wetflyswing.com/ftj Show Notes with Gene Shropshire - Richard Harrington was on the podcast in episode 159 here. - We talked about Dette Flies and the influence of fly tying.  Gene met Walt Dette and learned about dry flies early on. - We talked about Trout Unlimited and the influence on Gene and their powerful influence today. - The Dave Whitlock podcast where we covered terrestrials. - Gene talked about the Gri

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/164 We also dig into the differences between Flylords and some of the print magazines that are leading right now.  We find out about the influence of Jared’s parents and how he manages the editing and process for a great online magazine. Support Our Podcast Sponsors  So Fly Gear: https://wetflyswing.com/sofly Fly Fishing and Tying Journal: https://wetflyswing.com/ftj Show Notes with Jared Zissu From Flylords - The Lords of the Fly movie was the inspiration for Jared to go with Fly Lords. - Tom Bie from the Drake was on the magazine here. - Jared talks about the impact of getting denied to the Fly Fish Journal.  I had Steve Duda, the editor on the podcast in episode 38 here. - I noted the Outdoors Online Marketing Podcast and the Kris Reid episode. - Dry Fly Fishing - Tips and Techniques is a good example of one of there ranking articles. - 7 things you never knew about a river runs through it. - I noted the John Shewey episode and Zach at Swing the Fly Magazine. - We talk

Show Notes: http://wetflyswing.com/163 James Millard is back on the podcast to share the update on Olympic Peninsula Skagit Tactics and the new products they have out now.  We find out about a new line that you might enjoy checking out and a ultra light trout spey. We also dig into some more tips on skating dry flies for steelhead.  James shares some tips on best conditions and equipment for your next outing.  We also find out how the European folks are flipping the heads so they can do some scandi casting. Support Our Podcast Sponsors  So Fly Gear – http://wetflyswing.com/sofly Fly Fishing and Tying Journal: http://wetflyswing.com/ftj Show Notes with Olympic Peninsula Skagit Tactics - Heres the first episode with James Millard way back in episode 29. - Kynslee Sccott and Ricky Davis are two of OPST’s brand ambassadors. - Dave Flaherty from Left Coast Spey helps OPST with some of their modeling. - We talked about the 10’ SHS floating tips that work on OPST skagit heads. - We talked about the commando groove

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/162 So Fly Gear: https://wetflyswing.com/sofly Fly Fishing and Tying Journal: https://wetflyswing.com/ftj Tom Bie, editor of the Drake Magazine, is here to share the story of how he got started and how the magazine came to be.  Tom shares the story of how it all goes back to when he was a lifty at the ski resort. We hear about the influence from Powder magazine and the years leading up to the start of the Drake.  Find out how Tom edits and chooses the essays to use in the magazine.  He shares the one tip to get yourself published in the Drake Magazine. Show Notes with Tom Bie - The print version of Power Magazine just went out of business. - I noted the Marty Sheppard episode (not Sherman) sorry Marty.  Here's the link to episode 76 with Marty and Mia. - Folsom Prison Blues - The 7th issue of Paddler magazine was the start of the Drake magazine.  It got the Drake on the shelves of Barnes and Noble. - Field and Stream is no longer producing a print magazine but is different

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/161 I sat down with Matt Barber and Joel Doub with Tom Morgan Rodsmiths.  We hear about the Tom Morgan story and how after selling Winston, Tom started Tom Morgan Rodsmiths after being diagnosed with MS. We also hear about how Matt and Joel gave up their day jobs to purchase Tom Morgan and move to Bozeman Montana.  Lot's of good stuff in this one including some great rod building tips from the finest fly rod craftsman in the business. Support Our Podcast Sponsors  So Fly Gear: https://wetflyswing.com/sofly Fly Fishing & Tying Journal: https://wetflyswing.com/ftj Show Notes with Tom Morgan Rodsmiths - George Daniel was on the podcast in episode 55 and talked about the benefit of Tenkara including why he thinks it's the best rod for kids starting out. - Patagonia had a line of Tenkara and we talked about it on the show with this guest. - Here is the 7 wt rod from Tom Morgan and is the heaviest rod they have right now.  They did talk about adding a new rod to the line tha

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/160 I am very pleased to have the great Dave Whitlock on the podcast to share the story of how he made a life in fly fishing and in art.  Dave provides some tips on fishing terrestrials and how the Dave’s Hopper became the fly he’s most known for. We hear about the impact of Joe Brooks, Lee Wulff, Davy Wotton and others who influenced Dave along the way.  We dig into a little on the White River and focus on some of the terrestrial patterns that Dave has created over the years. Support Our Podcast Sponsors  So Fly Gear: https://www.soflygear.com/ Fly Fishing and Tying Journal: https://ftjangler.com/ Show Notes with Dave Whitlock - Brian Wise was on the podcast in episode 157 here from Fly Fishing the Ozarks and talked about fishing streamers on the North Fork of the White River. - I note the Guide to Aquatic Trout Foods which is one of my goto bug books. - Dave is doing some artwork for Trout Magazine from Trout Unlimited.  - Dave's Hopper is one of the most know fly patte

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/159 Fly Fishing and Tying Journal: https://ftjangler.com/ So Fly Gear: https://www.soflygear.com/ Richard Harrington, from the River Rambler Podcast, is on the today to share the fly fishing story of Oregon to New York and back again for steelhead. Richard also shares some great tips on steelhead fishing the North Umpqua. We talk about skating flies and the best way to hitch a fly behind the head so it skates up nicely for you.  We get into a little bit of everything including who is the mastermind behind Richard's podcast and which spey rods he loves. Show Notes with Richard Harrington - Frank Moore was on the podcast here in episode 46. - Rick Pope was on the podcast here and we talked about the Flip Pallot episode with the $40k in cash story. - The Go Fund Me site for Frank Moore due to loosing his house from the fires. Here’s my episode with Frank Moore.  - Here’s the skunk I used to catch the Frank Moore fish on the river. - John McMillan was on the podcast here and t

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/158 So Fly Gear: https://www.soflygear.com/ Fly Fishing and Tying Journal: https://ftjangler.com/ Rick Pope, the founder of Temple Fork Outfitters, is on the podcast to share the history of TFO rods and the impacts to the fly fishing industry.  We hear how Lefty Kreh was instrumental in elevating the company and how it all came to be. Rick shares the background on how he started and scaled one of the big fly rods companies in the world.  This is the perfect episode if you want to hear the past, present and future plans from one of the best and most respected guys in the fly fishing business. Support Our Podcast Sponsors  So Fly Gear – Support So Fly Gear Here Fly Fishing and Tying Journal Show Notes with Rick Pope - Wanda Taylor helped TFO with their trout rods for light gear and teaches casting at her website. - We talked about Lefty Kreh and the Lefty signature series TFO rods and the impact to the industry. - Rick noted Redington and the mistake they made with their wa

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/157 I sat down with Brian Wise from Fly Fishing the Ozarks on youtube.  Brian is a huge player in the streamer game producing some amazing fly tying videos on his channel.  We talk about fishing giant streamers on the North Fork of the White River. We hear the background of how Brian could dunk the hoop at a height of 5’8” and was on his way to a scholarship when a blown out knee crushed his dreams.  But, this is also how his fly fishing career came to be. Support Our Podcast Sponsors  So Fly Gear: https://www.soflygear.com/ Fly Fishing and Tying Journal: https://ftjangler.com/ Show Notes with Brian Wise - We talk about the Cake video with one of Brian's first fly tying videos that gave him a nice kick getting started.   - We talk about Kelly Galloup, Rich Strolis and others which are some of the flies Brian Ties.  Kelly was on the podcast here and Rich Strolis was on here. - Here’s the fly tying tips video series which is a little different than the typical fly tying vid

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/156 Support Our Sponsors below: So Fly Gear: https://www.soflygear.com/ Fly Fishing and Tying Journal: https://ftjangler.com/ James Carlin shares some great tips from his competition fly fishing background with a focus on dry fly fishing.  James is also the founder of So Fly Gear who is our most recent podcast sponsor.  I’ve been wearing So Fly’s Hoodie and been loving it this summer. James has a great story and the youngest guest we’ve had on the podcast.  We hear about the youth Competitive fly fishing team with a focus on dry flies and euro nymphing strategies for trout. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/156

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/155 Dave McNeese tells his stories of a life in fly fishing, fly tying and dyeing feathers.  Dave is working on the book on Syd Glasso’s life and has been an expert material dying all star for 5 decades.  Dave has done a little bit of everything in fly fishing including building custom rods, custom reels, flies and a fly shop. We connect the dots even more today as we hear about the life of one of the really interesting guys in fly fishing.  We also hear the story of the felony conviction that Dave received for trading animals but as you hear this was a bad rap sheet on Dave. Click here –>>>  for the full transcript or scroll down to the bottom to read the transcript. Show Notes with Dave McNeese 09:30 - Dave attended the 1975 McKenzie fly fishers conclave where Lee Wulff and Ernie where there.  Here's a little history on the conclave. - The Master fly tying guide by Art Flick - Dave notes the Fly Fishing and Tying Journal and the dying articles he has written at FTJ. - J

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/154 Trevor Covich shares his story of how came to be a full time fly fishing guide splitting his time between the Olympic Peninsula and Alaska.  We dig into the story of how the Olympic Peninsula changed into a big swing game and how you can find big fish and quiet waters even as pressure increases.  We find out who Perry was and why the poke is such a key cast to know when fishing tight waters.  Lots of great tips for the OP with a focus on fishing higher water with short rods and unweighted flies. Show Notes with Trevor Covich 05:50 - John Covich is the guy behind Fly Water Travel for Cuba and was a big influence in getting Trevor into fly fishing. 06:50 - Creekside Angling was the local shop that held fly tying classes and is the place where Trevor got started. 14:50 - Trevor talked about the changes with Jerry French coming into the area.  Jerry was on the podcast in episode 139. 17:51 - We noted Bruce Kruk who is the long belly guy in the upper Columbia. 23:50 - Trevo

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/153 Ryan Taylor shares his story on tying and fishing steelhead and Atlantic salmon flies and how he mixes it up for steelhead with a focus on the Grand River.  We dig into some tips on finding and hooking steelhead and how to tie a fly in hand. We talk about who is the greatest spey caster in the world, how to become a great fly tier and the instagram fly tying influencer.     Show Notes with the Ryan Taylor - Peter Charles was on the podcast in episode 15 here and talked about fishing the Grand River. - Price Tyrant an George Kelson are the two Tyers that Ryan follows and guides his background with wing technique. - I noted the NW atlantic salmon fly guild has been noted many times on the podcast.  - Joseph Rosano was on in episode 136 here and talked about some of the history of spey flies. - ClassicFlyTying.net is a great online resources. - John Shewey was on in episode 16 here and talked about the history of steelhead fly tying. - We talked about Douglas Outdoors here

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/152 Bruce Kruk is on the podcast to share some tips for spey casting with a focus on long belly spey lines and long 14, 15 and 16 foot rods.  We bring it to the bank of the Clearwater River and the Upper Columbia with a focus on steelhead fishing. We find out why longer spey rods in the 14 or 15 foot length are actually great tools for the beginner to cast a lot of line.  We also here the D Loop pet peeve for Bruce in relation to placement of the D Loop.  Listen at 30:44 to hear how to complete the entire cast.  You can find Bruce on Instagram @bkruk  Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/152

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/151 Zack Williams, who is the editor of Swing the Fly Magazine, is on the podcast to share the story of how he went from Great Lakes Steelheader to Spey Casting and Steelhead champion.  Zack and I chat about why the number of swung fly fisherman is so low but growing.    Show Notes with the Zack Williams - Trey Combs Steelhead Fly Fishing and Tom Pero’s Wild Salmon and Steelhead Magazine were two big influences for helping Zack to start the magazine.  Tom Pero was my guest here. - Marty and Mia Sheppard, Rick Kustich, Jonathan Barlow, Mike Kinney were other big influences for Zack.  - Topher Browne, Sean Dahlquist, Steve Bird, and Travis Johnson are all the core team for the magazine. - John Shewey was on the podcast in episode 16 and is the editor for NW Fly Fishing Magazine. - I noted Tom Bai who is the editor of the Drake Magazine and a full timer. - I noted the Outdoors Online Marketing Podcast which is where I interview marketing experts to help fly fishing brands grow