Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast
Dave from the Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Blog interviews the biggest names in fly fishing and fly tying today. He shares tips on gear, techniques, knots, and patterns, along with stories from guides, shop owners, and fishermen worldwide. The podcast covers topics like spey casting, nymphing, swinging flies, and conservation. Season 1 focuses on steelhead fishing.
Episodes
945 | Carp Flats, Bonefish Trips, and Idaho Steelhead with Drew Evans from House of Fly
#945 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/945 Presented By: AVC Rig, TroutRoutes, Jackson Hole Fly Company Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Drew Evans of House of Fly returns to the podcast to share why carp may be one of the most underrated gamefish in fly fishing—and why they offer some of the best preparation for chasing bonefish, redfish, and other saltwater species. Drawing from year
Eastern Idaho Stillwater Fly Fishing and Fly Tying with Paul Bowen (Traveled #49)
#944B Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/944B Presented by: Yellowstone Teton Territory Paul Bowen has spent over 50 years fly fishing and tying flies throughout eastern Idaho. From the South Fork of the Snake to Henrys Lake, Hebgen Lake, and a variety of lesser-known reservoirs, he's developed a reputation for effective stillwater patterns and thoughtful fly design. This conversation covers hi
944 | Water Master Rafts with Rich Stuber - Lightweight Boats, Bitterroot, River Access
944 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/944 Presented by: Blue Bonefish Lodge, Drifthook Fly Fishing, AVC Rig Some rivers don't reward bigger boats. They reward smarter access. Water Master Rafts have built a reputation for helping anglers reach water that bigger boats often can't. In this episode, Rich Stuber joins me to share the story behind the company, how he went from employee to owner, an
943 | Traditional Wet Fly Fishing Secrets from Davy Wotton
#943 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/943 Presented By: On DeMark Lodge, Pescador on the Fly, Togiak River Lodge, Jackson Hole Fly Company In this episode, Davy Wotton discusses why many anglers are missing fish before their flies even land. While most anglers focus on casting farther, Davy argues that shorter, more controlled casts in traditional wet fly fishing often result in better presenta
942 | Steelhead Migration and Satellite Tagging with Matt Thornton from The Wilderness Calling
#942 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/942 Presented by: AVC Rig, TroutRoutes, Stonefly Nets, Drifthook Fly Fishing Sponsors: https://www.wetflyswing.com/sponsors/ Matt Thornton shares the story behind Wilderness Calling and how a simple conversation about conservation funding turned into one of the most ambitious steelhead research projects currently underway. We dig into satellite telemet
How to Plan the Perfect Montana Fly Fishing Trip with Kathryn Bartlett of Gallatin River Lodge
#941B Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/941B Presented By: Gallatin River Lodge A successful Montana fly fishing trip isn't just about choosing the right river—it's about building the right experience. Kathryn Bartlett, General Manager at Gallatin River Lodge, shares how thoughtful planning, flexible scheduling, great guides, and a comfortable home base can transform a fishing vacation into some
The Henry's Lake Foundation and the Making of a World-Class Trout Fishery with Kevin Skenandore (Traveled #48)
941 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/941 Presented by: Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho, Stonefly Nets, Fly Fish with me Utah What does it take to keep producing nine-pound trout year after year? In this episode, we're heading to Henry's Lake with Kevin Skenandore of the Henry's Lake Foundation. Kevin has spent decades fishing these waters and is now helping lead conservation efforts
Henry's Lake Stillwater School with Phil Rowley and Darren Huntsman (Traveled #47)
#940 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/940 Presented by: Yellowstone Teton Territory Phil Rowley and Darren Huntsman share why Henry's Lake remains one of the premier stillwater fisheries in North America. More importantly, they explain how the techniques taught during the Henry's Lake Stillwater School can help anglers improve on lakes everywhere. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/940
939 | Sexyloops Founder Paul Arden on Fly Casting, Tight Loops, and Why Anglers Stop Improving
#939 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/939 Presented By: Stonefly Nets, Jackson Hole Fly Company, Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho, Fly Fish with me Utah Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Paul Arden, founder of Sexyloops and one of the most respected fly casting instructors in the world, returns to the podcast to share lessons from more than three decades of teaching anglers ho
Why Less Gear Catches More Fish with Chris Teas and Jeff Ditsworth of Pescador on the Fly
#938B Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/938B Presented By: Pescador on the Fly Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Chris Teas joins Jeff Ditsworth of Pescador on the Fly to share lessons learned from more than five decades of fly fishing around the world. From growing up fishing Wisconsin and Colorado waters to traveling across South America and beyond, Chris explains why experience has t
938 | Water Lines with Riverhorse Nakadate - Patagonia, Boundary Waters, and Stories from a Life on the Water
938 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/938 Presented by: Patagonia If tomorrow were your last day on the planet, would you feel like you left enough out on the water? That question sits at the heart of this conversation with Riverhorse Nakadate and his new book, Water Lines. Riverhorse has spent decades exploring marshes, rivers, oceans, surf breaks, and wild places around the world. Today, he s
Fly Fishing Eastern Idaho with Elden Berrett - East Idaho Fly Tying Expo, Salmon Fly Hatch (Traveled #46)
937B Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/937B Presented by: Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho, Stonefly Nets Fly fishing Eastern Idaho is all about timing. Hit the river during the right hatch, find the right feeding lane, and a good day can turn into one you'll remember for years. I sat down with Elden Berrett, a longtime eastern Idaho guide, fly designer, and tier who spent more than 25
937 | Puget Sound Cutthroat Fishing with Blake Merwin from Gig Harbor Fly Shop
#937 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/937 Presented by: TroutRoutes, On DeMark Lodge, FishHound Expeditions, Montana Fly Fishing Lodge Sponsors: https://www.wetflyswing.com/sponsors/ In this episode, I sat down with Blake Merwin from Gig Harbor Fly Shop to talk about Puget Sound cutthroat fishing, steelhead on the Olympic Peninsula, and the small details that separate productive days fr
936 | Fly Fishing Bozeman: Mike Pogoda's Guide to Building the Ultimate Montana Trip
#936 Show Notes https://wetflyswing.com/936 Presented By: TroutRoutes In this episode, we head to Montana with Mike Pogoda from Rising Trout Fly Fishing to break down how to properly plan a fly-fishing trip in one of the best trout destinations in the West. We dive into choosing between the Madison River, Yellowstone River, and Gallatin River, adapting during low water seasons, and making smarter
The Drifthook Fly Selection System with Matt Bernhardt
935B Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/935B Presented by: Drifthook Fly Fishing Every angler has heard it before: this fly always works, this is my confidence fly, you have to have this pattern in your box. But when you're standing on the river with hundreds of flies to choose from, how do you know what actually matters? Matt Bernhardt from Drifthook joins us to break down fly selection and sh
935 | Brown Trout Fly Fishing in Finland with Jani Himanko from Kellankoski Lodge
#935 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/935 Presented by: TroutRoutes, Yellowstone Teton Territory, Jackson Hole Fly Company, Fly Fish with me Utah Jani Himanko owns Kellankoski Lodge in central Finland, where anglers target native brown trout, grayling, pike, and other species in a low-pressure river system connected by lakes and rapids. The fishery is known for aggressive trout feeding behavio
934 | The Origins of Spey Casting and Deschutes River Steelhead with John Hazel of Deschutes Angler Fly Shop
#934 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/934 Presented By: Intrepid Camp Gear, Togiak River Lodge, Gallatin River Lodge Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors What does it really take to film fly fishing at the highest level? In this episode, Todd Moen of Catch Magazine joins us to share the story behind some of the most iconic fly fishing films ever created—from steelhead rivers in the Paci
933 | How Science on the Fly is Helping Anglers Protect Rivers with Allie Cunningham
#933 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/933 Presented by: Golden Fly Shop, TroutRoutes, On DeMark Lodge, Montana Fly Fishing Lodge Sponsors: https://www.wetflyswing.com/sponsors/ Allie Cunningham from Science on the Fly breaks down how anglers can become community scientists by collecting water samples from their local rivers. The project focuses on tracking nutrients, water chemistry, and
Alaska Spey Fishing, Outdoor Filming, and the Togiak River Lodge Experience with Tom Petry and Jorden Susewitz
#932B Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/932B Presented By: Togiak River Lodge Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors In this episode, Tom Petry and Jorden Susewitz of Film The Hunt share their experience at Togiak River Lodge, where a filmmaking project turned into a deep dive into spey fishing, Alaska wilderness, and the people who make the lodge special. What started as a content trip docu
932 | Jim Teeny and Dick Sagara on Teeny Lines, Steelhead, and Stories from a Lifetime in Fly Fishing
932 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/932 Presented by: Montana Fly Fishing Lodge, Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho, FishHound Expeditions, AVC Rig There aren't many anglers left who were there when modern fly fishing was still being figured out. Jim Teeny and Dick Sagara lived through that era, helped shape it, and still have the stories to prove it. In this episode, we dig into the
Hunting with a Fly #3 | Fly Fishing Barracuda on the Saltwater Flats with Vince Tobia
#931B Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/931B In this episode of Hunting with a Fly, Rick Kustich sits down with Vince Tobia of Cattaraugus Creek Outfitters to talk about one of the most overlooked predators in saltwater fly fishing—the barracuda. While many anglers head to the flats focused solely on bonefish, Vince explains why barracuda deserve a spot on every fly angler's radar. From sight-fi
931 | The Sandy River Spey Clave and The Oufitter's Camp Cookbook with Mia Sheppard
#931 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/931 Presented by: FishHound Expeditions, Pescador on the Fly, Jackson Hole Fly Company, Gallatin River Lodge Sponsors: https://www.wetflyswing.com/sponsors/ Mia Sheppard has spent decades guiding and outfitting across the Pacific Northwest through Little Creek Outfitters. From steelhead rivers like the Deschutes and Grande Ronde to multi-day rafting a
A Guide to Inflatable Watercraft for Lakes and Their Use with Chris Callanan from Outcast Sporting Gear (Littoral Zone #25
930 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/930 Presented by: Jackson Hole Fly Company, Golden Fly Shop, Fish The Fly Guide Service, TroutRoutes In this episode, our stillwater guru, Phil Rowley, sits down with Chris Callanan from Outcast Sporting Gear to talk about inflatable watercraft for lakes. They dig into float tubes, pontoon boats, frameless boats, anchoring systems, safety, maintenance, stor
929 | Inside Catch Magazine: Todd Moen on Fly Fishing Films, Music, and Storytelling
#929 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/929 Presented By: Gallatin River Lodge, Drifthook Fly Fishing, TroutRoutes, Jackson Hole Fly Company Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors What does it really take to film fly fishing at the highest level? In this episode, Todd Moen of Catch Magazine joins us to share the story behind some of the most iconic fly fishing films ever created—from steelhea
Micro Leaders and Euro Nymphing with Mike Komara and Michael Bradley (Traveled #45)
#928b Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/928b Presented by: Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho Mike Komara and Michael Bradley are two of the five starters representing Team USA at the upcoming World Fly Fishing Championships in Eastern Idaho. They've spent years refining modern Euro nymphing tactics, and this episode digs into one of the biggest changes in competitive fly fishing over t
928 | The Divot, Pivot, and Twist: Dry Dropper Fishing Beyond the Basics with Jason Randall
928 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/928 Presented by: Montana Fly Fishing Lodge, Drifthook Fly Fishing, AVC Rig, FishHound Expeditions Today, we're digging into dries and dry dropper fishing beyond the basics with Jason Randall. We talk about better drifts, longer leaders, strike detection, presentation, and the small rigging changes that can completely change how your flies fish on the water
927 | McKenzie Style Drift Boats, Whitewater Rapids, and the Middle Fork Salmon with Jeff Helfrich
#927 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/927 Presented By: Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho, Togiak River Lodge, Jackson Hole Fly Company, Drifthook Fly Fishing Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors What happens when a family helps shape the history of drift boats for nearly a century? In this episode, Jeff Helfrich joins us to share stories from the early days of McKenzie River drif
Dry Fly Fishing Montana with Sean McLendon from Montana Fly Fishing Lodge
#926b Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/926b Presented by: Montana Fly Fishing Lodge Sean McLendon guides out of Montana Fly Fishing near Absarokee, Montana, where anglers can fish everything from technical spring creeks to big freestone rivers like the Yellowstone and Stillwater. His specialty is small water fishing, especially the kind of creeks where stealth and presentation matter more than
926 | Fly Fishing Stillwater Lakes in Canada with Greg Keenan from The Stillwater Edge
#926 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/926 Presented by: Pescador on the Fly, Jackson Hole Fly Company, Gallatin River Lodge Sponsors: https://www.wetflyswing.com/sponsors Greg Keenan is back on the podcast to talk all things stillwater fly fishing, from early season ice-off opportunities to advanced presentations for selective trout. Greg guides and teaches on the lakes around British Colu
925 | A Look Back at 50 Years of the Henry's Fork Anglers with Mike Lawson
925 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/925 Presented by: Drifthook Fly Fishing, Golden Fly Shop, On DeMark Lodge Today, we take a look back at 50 years of Henry's Fork Anglers with Mike Lawson and some great stories from the early days of fly fishing on the Henry's Fork. We talk about the rise of fly shops, graphite rods, matching the hatch, famous fly fishing writers, and how Henry's Fork help
924 | Remote Fly Fishing Adventures: Golden Dorado, Seychelles GTs, and Kamchatka Trout with Christiaan Pretorius
#924 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/924 Presented By: Fly Fish with me Utah, Jackson Hole Fly Company, Smitty's Fly Box, Montana Fly Fishing Lodge Some of the best water you'll ever fish is the water most people never reach. In this episode, Christian Pretorius joins us to share stories from a life spent guiding and traveling across some of the wildest fisheries on the planet—from Seychelles
923 | Susitna River Coalition's Margaret Stern on Alaska Salmon, Free-Flowing Rivers, and Dam Threats
#923 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/923 Presented By: FishHound Expeditions Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors How does one of the largest free-flowing rivers in the United States end up back on the table for major development projects? In this episode, Margaret Stern from the Susitna River Coalition returns to the podcast to share what's happening right now across Alaska's Susitna wa
Devin Olsen and Jack Arnot on Competitive Dry Fly Fishing (Traveled #44)
#922 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/922b Presented by: Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho Dry fly fishing can look simple from the outside. Match the hatch, make a clean cast, and watch the eat. But once you dig into how top competitors approach it, you realize it's not about the fly nearly as much as everything around it. In this episode, I sat down with Devin Olsen and Jack Arnot
922 | The Fight for West Susitna and Alaska Public Lands with Adam Cuthriell, Rachel James, and Ryan Astalos
922 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/922 Presented by: FishHound Expeditions Today, we're digging into what's happening right now across Alaska, from the fight over West Susitna and Alaska public lands to bycatch, mining, and road development, and why it matters to anyone who cares about wild fish. I sat down with Rachel James and Ryan Astalos from SalmonState, along with Adam Cuthriell of Fis
921 | Airflo's Gareth Jones on Competition Fly Fishing and Stillwater Systems
#921 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/921 Presented By: On DeMark Lodge, Intrepid Camp Gear, Pescador on the Fly, Jackson Hole Fly Company Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Why do some anglers seem to find fish instantly while others struggle all day on the same lake? In this episode, Gareth Jones, sales Director at Airflo Fishing, breaks down Stillwater fly fishing at a level most ang
920 | Fly Fishing Baja and Chasing Roosterfish with John Hunt from Moccasin Fly Club
#920b Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/920b Presented by: Moccasin Fly Club In this episode, I sat down with John Hunt from Moccasin Fly Club to dig into what these trips actually look like. We got into fly fishing Baja liveaboards, chasing trophy roosterfish, and the stuff most people don't think about until it's too late. If Baja has been on your radar, this one gives you a clear picture of
920 | Loop Tackle's Wild Fish, Wild Places: Fly Fishing Travel and Conservation with Emilie Björkman and Ted Logart
#920 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/920 Presented By: Togiak River Lodge, Golden Fly Shop, AVC Rig, TroutRoutes Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors What happens when you take fly fishing beyond your home water and start chasing it across the world? In this episode, we sit down with Emilie Björkman and Ted Logart from Loop to talk about Wild Fish, Wild Places, a global series focused on
919 | Inside the Minds of World Champion Fly Casters with Whitney Gould, Rick Hartman & Kalyn Hoggard
919 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/919 Presented by: Golden Fly Shop, TroutRoutes, FishHound Expeditions In this episode, we go inside the minds of world champion fly casters Whitney Gould, Rick Hartman, and Kalyn Hoggard to break down what really separates good from elite. We talk about the World Fly Casting Championships, what it takes to carry 80+ feet of line in the air, and the biggest m
In the Bucket #21 | Steelhead Fishing and the Illusion of Control with Adrienne Comeau and Eric Leininger
#918 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/918 Presented By: Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho, Togiak River Lodge, Montana Fly Fishing Lodge Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors In today's episode of In the Bucket podcast, Brian Niska is joined by Adrienne Comeau and Eric Leininger for a candid conversation on what really drives success in steelhead fishing. What starts with fly choic
Steelhead and Chinook Spey Lessons with Floyd Carter: How to Stop Losing Fish
917B Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/917B Presented by: Togiak River Lodge Losing fish after a solid grab happens more than people talk about. You feel the eat, the rod loads up, maybe even a head shake, and then it's just gone. Floyd Carter is back to break down what he's been seeing all season, from the Olympic Peninsula to Togiak. They get into what an actual take feels like, when to stay
917 | Big Updates: New Podcast Launch, Summer Bootcamp, and Trips Ahead
#917 - https://wetflyswing.com/show https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors In this short solo episode, Dave shares a spring check-in and gives you a look at everything happening behind the scenes at Wet Fly Swing right now. You'll hear about the launch of a new show, Hunting with a Fly with Rick Kustich, plus updates on the growing podcast network including In the Bucket, The Great Lakes Dude, and The L
Hunting with a Fly #2 | Rick Kustich's Musky Fly Fishing Playbook
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/916b Musky fishing has a way of forcing you to evolve. You can put in the hours, make good casts, fish the right water—and still feel like you're just missing something. In this episode, we break down a true musky fly fishing playbook with Rick Kustich, built from years of refining what actually works. This isn't theory. It's a look at the exact adjustments Rick
How to Fish Big Bugs with Ken Burkholder (Traveled #43)
#916 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/916 Presented by: Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho Fishing big bugs isn't just about throwing something large at the bank and hoping for an explosion. What really matters is precision, realism, and getting that fly exactly where it needs to be. In this episode, I sat down with Ken Burkholder to dig into the details that separate a decent drift f
915 | How a Music Producer Built a Fly Fishing Podcast from Scratch with Pablo Signori
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/915 Presented by: Golden Fly Shop, TroutRoutes, Jackson Hole Fly Company. A music producer doesn't usually end up building a fly fishing podcast—but that's exactly how Pablo Signori got started. What began as a side project during the pandemic turned into The Newb and the Knower, a show built around learning fly fishing from the ground up. Instead of positioning
Driftless Fly Fishing Guide: Small Stream Secrets for Big Trout with John Van Vliet
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/914b Presented by: TroutRoutes There's a stretch of the Midwest that a lot of anglers pass right by without ever realizing what's tucked into it. Beneath the farmland and rolling roads of the region sits one of the most underrated trout fisheries in the country. In this episode, John Van Vliet breaks down why the Driftless has become such a special place for a
914 | The Salmonfly Project with James Frakes and Jackson Birrell
914 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/914\ Presented by: AVC Rig, TroutRoutes, On DeMark Lodge James Frakes and Jackson Birrell break down what they're doing with the Salmonfly Project, a nonprofit focused on tracking aquatic insect populations across the West. They talk about why bugs like salmonflies, stoneflies, and mayflies matter, and how they can show what's really happening in a river. Y
The Ultimate Leech Guide with Landon Mayer and Phil Rowley (Littoral Zone #24)
913 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/913 Presented by: Fly Fish with Me Utah, Togiak River Lodge, Golden Fly Shop We're putting together the Ultimate Leech Guide with Landon Mayer and Phil Rowley. We break down when to use leeches, how to fish them, and why they work so consistently across different lakes. We also dig into presentation tactics, leader setups, and the leech life cycle so you
Tying Atlantic Salmon Flies and the Grainger Collection with Marvin Nolte (Traveled #42)
#912 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/912 Presented by: Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho In this episode on classic salmon fly tying, I sat down with Marvin Nolte, a guy who's been at the vise since the 1970s and has tied over 2,000 classic Atlantic salmon flies. We get into what it really takes to tie these patterns, why most people don't stick with it, and how a random Christmas g
911 | Ultimate Fly Fishing Travel Guide - Bahamas & Kamchatka with Will Blair
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/911 Presented by: Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho, Jackson Hole Fly Company, and Montana Fly Fishing Lodge. Fly fishing travel isn't what it used to be. The easy trips are getting crowded, and the places that still feel untouched take a little more effort to reach. In this episode, we get a real look at what that next level of travel looks like. Will B
How to Find Trout and Turn Refusals Into Eats: Guide Tips from the Provo River with Mike O'Brien
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/910B Presented by: Fly Fish with me Utah Most anglers walk right past good water without even knowing it. In this episode, we're digging into how to find trout and turn refusals into eats with Mike O'Brien. He shares how guides break down a river in the first few minutes and what they look for before making a single cast. We also get into why trout refuse flies
910 | Alaska Steelhead Camp with Jonathan Farmer from Midnight Sun Custom Flies
#910 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/910 Presented by: Drifthook Fly Fishing, Togiak River Lodge, Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho Sponsors: https://www.wetflyswing.com/sponsors Jonathan Farmer from Midnight Sun Custom Flies shares how this camp blends the comfort of a lodge with the authenticity of a true Alaska steelhead camp. It's built for anglers who want to fish hard, learn
909 | The Ultimate Guide to Trout Food: Mayflies, Stoneflies & More with Maggie Heumann
#909 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/909 Sponsors: Grand Teton, AVC Rig, TroutRoutes There's a whole world of trout food drifting beneath the surface that most anglers never fully notice. Tiny insects, short-lived hatches, and subtle movements quietly control how trout feed and where they hold. In this episode, we dig into trout food — not just what they eat, but why it matters. Because once
908 | Fishing Smaller Flies for Great Lakes Steelhead and Salmon with Alex Belonga
908 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/908 Presented by: Golden Fly Shop, Fly Fish with me Utah, Drifthook Fly Fishing, Pescador on the Fly Do you remember when intruders took over with big profiles and tons of flash? But what if the real edge is going smaller? In this episode, we're digging into fishing smaller flies for Great Lakes steelhead and salmon, and what happens when you shift from bul
907 | The Story Behind Fishpond and Modern Fly Fishing Gear with Johnny Le Coq
#907 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/907 Presented by: TroutRoutes, Jackson Hole Fly Company Sponsors: https://www.wetflyswing.com/sponsors/ What does it take to completely rethink how we carry gear on the water? In this episode, we dig into fly fishing innovation through the story of Fishpond and the mind behind it, Johnny Le Coq. From cassette tape cases to chest packs and carbon fiber
906 | Scott Fly Rod Founder Larry Kenny on Design and Innovation
#906 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/906 Presented By: FishHound Expeditions, Visit Idaho, Stonefly Nets, Drifthook Fly Fishing. Fly fishing has always evolved, but some moments change everything. From bamboo to fiberglass to graphite, each shift has redefined how anglers experience the water. In this episode, Larry Kenney shares what it was like to be at the center of one of the most importa
904 | Upper Missouri Watershed Conservation with Josh Seckinger and David Stagliano from UMOWA
#904 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/904 Presented by: On DeMark Lodge We dig into what's happening on the Upper Missouri right now, from macroinvertebrate data to water management challenges. This episode with Josh Seckinger and David Stagliano from Upper Missouri Watershed Alliance (UMOWA) connects the dots between science, fishing, and long-term river health. Show Notes: https://wetflyswin
903 | Fishing the Trico Hatch and the Missouri River Dry Fly School with Craig & Warren DeMark
903 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/903 Presented by: On DeMark Lodge In this episode, Craig and Warren break down what really matters when you're fishing the Missouri during peak dry fly season. We get into fishing the Trico hatch, how timing and rhythm often beat perfect fly choice, and what anglers miss when targeting rising fish. You'll also hear about the Missouri River Dry Fly School at
902 | Winter Steelhead Fishing Tips: Dax Messett on Swinging Flies, Tides, and Reading Water
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/902 Presented By: Montana Fly Fishing Lodge, Drifthook Fly Fishing, Mountain Waters Resort. Steelhead fishing rewards patience, repetition, and time on the water. In this episode, Dax Messett shares practical winter steelhead fishing tips on reading water, fishing near tidewater, choosing the right setup, and making better swings on coastal rivers. We also get
901 | Montana Spring Creek Fly Fishing with Chase Glowacki from Montana Fly Fishing Lodge
#901 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/901b Presented by: Montana Fly Fishing Lodge In this episode, Chase walks through Montana spring creek fly fishing — from the Yellowstone and Stillwater to spring creeks and the Shoshone. We dig into double-nymph rigs, streamer strategies, dry-dropper setups, and how fall fishing in Montana changes the whole game. If you're planning a Montana trip or just
901 | Jim McLennan on Bow River Fly Fishing Then and Now
901 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/901 Presented by: San Juan Rodworks, Pescador on the Fly, Togiak River Lodge, Toyota Prairies In this episode, I sit down with Jim McLennan to explore Bow River fly fishing across generations. We talk about the shift from classic dry fly fishing to streamer fishing, increased boat traffic, and the challenges of managing a well-known tailwater fishery in Alb
The Science of Hatches: What the Salmonfly Project Is Teaching Anglers with James Frakes and Jackson Birrell
Watch the full video: https://wetflyswing.com/salmonflyproject Take the Angler Survey: https://salmonflyproject.org/survey/ Support the Salmonfly Project: https://salmonflyproject.org/donate/ In this episode, we dig deep into one of the most important but often misunderstood parts of fly fishing: entomology, or the study of aquatic insects, and how it directly connects to success on the water.
Henry's Lake Fly Fishing with Darren Huntsman (Littoral Zone #23)
899 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/899 Presented by: Patagonia, San Juan Rodworks, Intrepid Camp Gear Henry's Lake fly fishing has a reputation that stretches across North America. Big trout, shallow water, legendary hatches, and a history filled with anglers chasing trophy fish. In this episode, Phil Rowley sits down with Idaho native Darren Huntsman, a lifelong angler who has spent decades
Fly Fishing New Mexico with Trisha Valdez – Small Streams to Big Tailwaters
Show Notes: Https://wetflyswing.com/898B Sponsor: San Juan Rodworks Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Fly fishing in New Mexico offers an incredible range of water that many anglers overlook. From tiny mountain creeks hiding in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the famous San Juan River tailwater, the state delivers everything from technical dry fly fishing to big trout below dams. In thi
898 | The Steelhead Swing System and the Fly Fishing Bootcamp with Jeff Liskay
Watch the Video: http://wetflyswing.com/steelheadbootcamp Sponsors: https://www.wetflyswing.com/sponsors/ In this episode, Jeff Liskay breaks down the core ideas behind successful swung-fly steelhead fishing and why so many anglers struggle with it. Instead of focusing on gear or the perfect fly, Jeff explains that success starts with understanding where steelhead actually hold in a river. He sh
897 | The Science of a Perfect Fly Cast with Ed Jaworowski
897 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/897 Presented by: Togiak River Lodge, Drifthook Fly Fishing, Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho In this episode, we dig into the science of a perfect fly cast with legendary casting instructor Ed Jaworowski. We talk about rod loading, loop control, timing, and the small mechanics that make a cast efficient and accurate. Ed also shares how he learned
Fly Tying Travel with Dave Allison at the East Idaho Fly Tying Expo(Traveled #41)
Show Notes: https://www.wetflyswing.com/896 Sponsors: Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho Some fly tying skills come quickly. Others only show up after thousands of flies, years behind the vise, and a lot of mistakes along the way. Proportions, thread control, and material handling are things you really can't shortcut. In this episode, I sat down with Dave Allison to talk about fly tying tr
895 | Mountain River Lodge with Jason Pickerill and Jacquie Mosher
895 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/895 Presented by: Fly Fish with me Utah, Drifthook Fly Fishing, TroutRoutes Picture this. You're in Colorado with mountains in every direction, and the South Platte running just across the road. In this episode, I sit down with Jason Pickerill and Jacquie Mosher from Mountain River Lodge. We talk about how this place began as a historic motor lodge and how
894 | Long Island Fly Fishing with Paul McCain of River Bay Outfitters
#894 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/894 Presented by: AVC Rig, Montana Fly Fishing Lodge, Fish The Fly, Patagonia Sponsors: https://www.wetflyswing.com/sponsors/ Long Island fly fishing isn't the first thing most people think of when they picture New York. Traffic, skyline, beaches maybe. But tucked behind all that is a network of spring creeks, salt marshes, kettle ponds, and over a thou
Hunting with a Fly #1 | Fly Fishing Like a Hunter with Joe Goodspeed
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/893B Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Fly fishing doesn't fall apart because it's too difficult. It falls apart because most anglers treat it like random casting instead of controlled hunting. Too many flies. Too many casts. Not enough intention. In this first episode of Hunting with a Fly, I sat down with Joe to break fly fishing down to its core prin
893 | The Fly Fishing Bootcamp: Streamers, Euro Nymphing, Spey and more
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https://wetflyswing.com/bootcamp In this episode, we break down the full lineup of the Fly Fishing Bootcamp, a 12-session, multi-day event designed to cover the complete range of modern fly fishing skills. From fly casting mechanics with Kalyn Hoggard and Marty McVey, to steelhead strategy with Jeff Liskay, dry fly precision with Bob Lindquist, modern nymphing with Norman Mak
892 | Rainy's Flies: Innovation, Foam Flies, and the Business of Fly Tying with Jesse Riding
#892 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/892 Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Most anglers never think about where their flies actually come from or how an idea turns into something hanging on a fly shop wall. In this episode, Jesse Riding of Rainy's Flies takes us behind the scenes of commercial fly tying—from a small home operation started by his mother to one of the largest fly produc
Choosing the Right Fly Rod with Gary Davis of San Juan Rod Works
Show Notes: https://www.wetflyswing.com/891b Sponsors: San Juan Rodworks Gary founded San Juan Rod Works in 2020 out of his garage. Today, he's moved into a dedicated showroom and education space in Rio Rancho, New Mexico — built around community, casting, and conservation. This episode walks through how to actually choose a fly rod without overcomplicating it — starting with species, then flies
891 | Southern Oregon Steelhead Fishing with James Sampsel of Humble Heron Fly Fishing
#891 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/891 Presented by: Patagonia, FishHound Expeditions, Fish The Fly, Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho Sponsors: https://www.wetflyswing.com/sponsors/ Steelhead don't wait around long on the southern Oregon coast. They move with fresh water, travel tight to edges, and disappear as quickly as they show up. If you're thinking about Southern Oregon st
890 | John Shewey on the History and Evolution of Spey Flies
890 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/890 Presented by: Togiak River Lodge, Golden Fly Shop, On DeMark Lodge, Toyota Pacific If you've ever swung a fly for steelhead and wondered where that pattern really came from, this one goes deep. In this episode, we dig into the history and evolution of Spey flies with John Shewey. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/890
889 | Bristol Bay Salmon Management with Tim Sands of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game
#889 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/889 Presented by: Togiak River Lodge Tim Sands is a fisheries management biologist with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, focused on the Nushagak and Togiak districts of Bristol Bay. His primary job is managing commercial salmon fisheries — mostly sockeye — while also protecting Chinook, chum, pink, and coho moving through the system. We covered ho
888 | Panfish on the Fly with Bart Lombardo
885 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/888 Presented by: Montana Fly Fishing Lodge, Drifthook Fly Fishing, Togiak River Lodge I sat down with Bart Lombardo from Panfish On The Fly to talk about bluegill, pumpkinseed, crappie, perch, and all the warmwater species that are often overlooked. We dig into why these fish are some of the best teachers in fly fishing, how they flatten the learning curve
Seasonal Fly Fishing Across Eastern Idaho's Iconic Rivers with Brian Berry from Teton Valley Lodge (Traveled #40)
#887 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/887 Presented By: Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho Not every trout river fishes the same, and eastern Idaho might be one of the best places to see that firsthand. In this Traveled episode, we head back to Teton Valley Lodge with Brian Berry to explore how the South Fork Snake, Henry's Fork, and the Teton River each bring a completely different cha
GLD #17 | Spey Casting Techniques with Tim Arsenault of Bridge Outfitters - Great Lakes Dude Podcast
#886 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/886 Presented by: TroutRoutes, Jackson Hole Fly Company, Smitty's Fly Box Sponsors: https://www.wetflyswing.com/sponsors/ Some people fall into fly fishing. Others get pulled in hard and never really come back out. Tim Arsenault fits squarely in that second camp. From skipping school to chase salmon, to designing some of the most thoughtfully tuned Spey
885 | Rethinking Bamboo Fly Rod Materials for Modern Rods with Peer Doering-Arjes
885 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/885 Presented by: Fly Fish with me Utah, Jackson Hole Fly Company, TroutRoutes For more than a century, bamboo fly rods have been built from the same bamboo. It was accepted as tradition, rarely questioned, and almost never tested. Peer Doering-Arjes decided to test it. Instead of relying on history or feel, he approached bamboo like a scientific problem. H
884 | How to Combine Tight Line Nymphing and Streamer Fishing with Brian DeLoach
#884 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/884 Presented By: Smitty's Fly Box, Montana Fly Fishing Lodge, FishHound Expeditions, TroutRoutes Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Progress in fly fishing often happens when you stop treating techniques as separate lanes and start combining them. In this episode, Brian DeLoach shares the hybrid system he's developed by blending Euro nymphing princ
