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
South Fork Snake River Fly Fishing with Michelle Edwards (Traveled #52)
#985 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/985Presented by: Yellowstone Teton TerritoryMichelle Edwards is a fly tyer and former guide who spent years fishing and guiding the South Fork of the Snake. We get into South Fork hatches, guide flies, nymphing from a drift boat, streamer fishing for bigger trout, and the lessons Michelle carried with her from Colorado to Idaho.Show Notes: https://wetflyswi
984 | Atlantic Salmon and Sea-Run Trout with Todd Karnas in Newfoundland
#984 Show Notes: https://www.wetflyswing.com/984Presented by: Drifthook, TroutRoutes, No See Um Lodge, Togiak River LodgeIn this episode, Todd Karnas of Eastern Guides shares what he has learned from more than 15 years of fishing around St. John's and the Avalon Peninsula. We cover Atlantic salmon, small rivers, surface flies, sea-run trout, resident brown trout, capelin, water conditions, and the
Strike Indicator Techniques for Stillwaters with Phil Rowley (Littoral Zone #27)
#983 Show Notes: https://www.wetflyswing.com/983Presented by: Golden Fly Shop, FishHound Expeditions, On DeMark Lodge, Pescador on the FlyStrike indicator techniques for stillwaters can be one of the most effective ways to control the depth and speed of your flies.In this Littoral Zone episode, Phil Rowley takes us through his indicator system, from choosing the right indicator and building leader
982 | Keep Fish Wet with Sascha Clark Danylchuk: Better Catch-and-Release Practices and Water Temperature
#982 Show Notes: https://www.wetflyswing.com/982Presented by: Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho, Gallatin River Lodge, Fly Fish with Me Utah, Sullivan Fly RodsIn this episode, Dave talks with Sascha Clark Danylchuk, executive director of Keep Fish Wet and a fisheries scientist, about simple ways anglers can improve the outcome for every fish they release. Catch-and-release is more than get
981 | Exploring New Trout Water with Tim Cammisa: Access, Flows, and TroutRoutes
#981 Show Notes: https://www.wetflyswing.com/981Presented By: TroutRoutesIn this episode, Dave talks with Tim Cammisa of Trout and Feather about exploring new trout water with a better plan. Tim explains how he uses TroutRoutes, access maps, USGS streamflow data, local information, and backup locations before leaving home. The planning does not end when Tim reaches the river. He confirms access, c
980 | Swinging for Steelhead in Indiana with Tim Scott of Tie-A-Thon
#980 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/980Presented by: On DeMark Lodge, Golden Fly Shop, Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho, Jackson Hole Fly Company On a fall weekend in South Bend, Indiana, you can hear the Notre Dame marching band from the river while swinging a fly for steelhead.Tim Scott has spent more than 30 years fishing these waters where steelhead, St. Joe smallmouth, and stre
979 | Fly Fishing Belize with Chris Leeman: Permit, Tarpon, and Bonefish
#979 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/979Presented by: Blue Bonefish LodgeIn this episode, Chris Leeman of Blue Bonefish Lodge explains how Sargasso has changed fishing Belize around Ambergris Caye. He also breaks down seasonal opportunities for tarpon and bonefish, why full moons can produce excellent fishing, and why July may be one of Belize's most overlooked months.Show Notes: https://wetfl
978 | Miramichi River Atlantic Salmon with Marlon Prince from New Brunswick Fishing Guides
#978 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/978Presented by: Montana Fly Fishing Lodge, TroutRoutes, Stonefly Nets, Yellowstone Teton TerritorySponsors: https://www.wetflyswing.com/sponsors Marlon Prince gives us a guide's view of New Brunswick, including the famous Miramichi River and a long list of fisheries that don't always get the same attention. We dig into when to come, what to bring, how the
977 | The Small-Fly Playbook: 14 Tips from Ed Engle
Show Notes: http://wetflyswing.com/977Sponsors: http://wetflyswing.com/SponsorsIn this episode, we’re digging back into a conversation with Ed Engle, one of the longtime voices in fishing and tying small flies. Ed has spent decades fishing technical trout water, and his approach is less about making things complicated and more about getting the fundamentals right.We’re pulling out 14 of Ed’s bes
976 | Dean River Steelhead and Spey Casting with Kara Knight
#976 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/976 Presented by: Fly Fish with me Utah, FishHound Expeditions, Drifthook Fly FishingSponsors: https://www.wetflyswing.com/sponsors Kara Knight is a steelhead angler, casting instructor, longtime lodge professional, and competitive caster based in British Columbia. We get into the Dean, Spey-O-Rama, steelhead conservation, casting practice, competition gea
975 | Gallatin River Fly Fishing with Ryan Kirt - Montana, Trip Planning, Terrestrials
975 Show Notes: https://www.wetflyswing.com/975Presented by: Gallatin River LodgeAsk ten Montana anglers where to fish, and you’ll probably hear ten different answers. Every now and then, someone points you toward a stretch that still feels a little overlooked. Today, we’re heading into southwest Montana for some Gallatin River fly fishing with someone who has called Bozeman home for more than 30
974 | Trout Unlimited’s Chris Wood on Conservation, Public Lands, and the Power of Anglers
#974 Show Notes https://www.wetflyswing.com/974Presented by: Drifthook, AVC Rig, Redd's Flies, Golden Fly ShopIn this episode, Chris takes us from that first Alaska salmon encounter to some of the biggest conservation efforts Trout Unlimited has worked on, including the Roadless Rule, Bristol Bay, the Klamath, Yankee Fork restoration, and Apache trout recovery. More than anything, the conservation
Hunting with a Fly #4 | Fly Fishing for Lake Trout in the Great Lakes with Jerry Darkes
#973 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/973Presented by: https://www.wetflyswing.com/sponsorsJerry Darkes has spent decades chasing lake trout across the Great Lakes as a manufacturer’s rep, guide, instructor, travel host, and author. He shares his experience finding lake trout in shallow and deep water and tracking their seasonal movements.We cover the history and recovery of lake trout in the G
972 | Outdoor Gear Design with McCormick Snow: Rooftop Tents, Trout Spey, and Colorado Fly Fishing
#972 Show Notes: https://www.wetflyswing.com/972Presented by: Intrepid Camp GearIn this episode, McCormick Snow takes us behind the scenes of outdoor gear design and shares how his product development background has changed how he thinks about the equipment we bring outdoors. McCormick studied Outdoor Product Design and Development at Utah State University before joining Intrepid Camp Gear and mov
971 | Rachel Finn on the Ausable, Dry Fly Fishing, and Patagonia
#971 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/971Presented by: PatagoniaSponsors: https://www.wetflyswing.com/sponsors Rachel Finn has spent decades guiding anglers on New York's famous Ausable River while building a career as an artist and conservation advocate. Our conversation covers everything from climate challenges facing trout streams to travel, art, saltwater adventures, and why curiosity never
Craig Mathews on Caddis, Yellowstone, and a Lifetime of Fly Fishing [Re-Release]
Show Notes: https://www.wetflyswing.com/970Sponsors: Redd’s Flies, Fly Fish with Me Utah, Golden Fly Shop, Gallatin River LodgeToday we’re bringing back one of the most-listened-to conversations in the Wet Fly Swing archive with Craig Mathews, a lifelong angler, author, conservationist, and founder of Blue Ribbon Flies. Craig has spent nearly seven decades fly fishing, and in this Re-Release episo
969 | Community Fly Fishing with Austin Campbell - Colorado Guiding and the South Platte
969 Show Notes: https://www.wetflyswing.com/969Presented by: PatagoniaToday's guest has spent years guiding trout anglers in Colorado, but these days he's measuring success by something bigger than just the fish that make it to the net.Austin Campbell is a Colorado fly fishing guide, Patagonia ambassador, and founder and executive director of Community Fly Fishing. He shares his approach to the So
The Fly Fishers with Pat Ehlers and Jeff Liskay: Smallmouth Bass, Streamers & Topwater (Great Lakes Dude Podcast #18)
#968 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/968Presented by: Stonefly Nets, Montana Fly Fishing Lodge, Togiak River Lodge, TroutRoutesSponsors: https://www.wetflyswing.com/sponsors Pat Ehlers has been fly fishing since he was a kid exploring trout streams in Wisconsin's Upper Peninsula. Over the years, his curiosity expanded far beyond trout, leading him to become one of the leading voices in warmwat
The 25 Best Most Versatile Flies with Al Ritt: Fly History and Tying Techniques (Traveled #51)
967 Show Notes: https://www.wetflyswing.com/967Presented by: Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit IdahoThe greatest fly patterns don’t just catch fish, they stand the test of time and become part of fly fishing history.Fly tyer and author Al Ritt shares the stories behind his book, 25 Best Most Versatile Flies, and some of the most useful patterns in fly fishing. We explore classics including the A
966 | Skip Morris on Imposters, Dry Flies, and the Secrets of Selective Trout
#966 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/966Presented by: TroutRoutes, FishHound Expeditions, Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho, Jackson Hole Fly Company.In this episode, we speak with longtime fly-fishing author Skip Morris about his latest published book, Imposters, and a collection of essays that brings together fly patterns, fishing history, personal stories, and artwork by his wife, C
965 | Remembering Doug Stewart: Fly Fisher, Teacher, and Dad
http://wetflyswing.com/965Sponsors: Sullivan Fly Rods, On DeMark Lodge, Redds FliesDave shares the story of his father, Doug Stewart, who recently passed away at 87. Doug was the person who introduced Dave to fly fishing, and his influence eventually helped lead to the creation of the Wet Fly Swing Podcast.Doug’s own fly fishing story reaches back more than 70 years.He first started fishing the De
964 | Beyond the Giveaway #2: Trophy Pike and Trout Fishing at Scott Lake Lodge with Paul Plum
#964 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/964Presented by: Montana Fly Fishing Lodge, AVC Rig, Fishhound ExpeditionsSponsors: https://www.wetflyswing.com/sponsors Paul Plum entered our Scott Lake Lodge giveaway without expecting much to happen. A few weeks later, he got the call that changed his summer. Together, we traveled deep into northern Saskatchewan, where world-class fishing, incredible hos
963 | Big Predator Flies: Fly Tying and Destination Fishing with Max Rivetta
963 Show Notes: https://www.wetflyswing.com/963Presented by: Moccasin Fly ClubBig predator flies are built for explosive strikes, brutal fights, and anglers who live for the hunt.From striped bass on Long Island to peacock bass in the Amazon, Max Rivetta has spent years tying flies for predator fish. As the in-house fly tyer and host of Moccasin Fly Club, he shares the techniques, materials, and l
962 | Soulfly Co.: How Music and Fly Fishing Are Building a Stronger Community
962 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/962Presented By: Montana Fly Fishing Lodge, Togiak River Lodge, Drifthook, Blue Bonefish LodgeFly fishing has always been about more than catching fish; it's about building connections, sharing experiences, and protecting the waters that bring people together. In this episode, host Dave Stewart sits down with Kyle Schaefer, founder of Soulfly Co Outfitters,
961 | The Top 10 Fly Fishing Podcasts of 2026 (So Far)
We're officially past the halfway point of 2026, and it's been one of the biggest years yet for the Wet Fly Swing Podcast. We've expanded to four full-length interviews every week, added new shows from some of the biggest names in fly fishing, traveled to incredible destinations, and continued growing the Wet Fly Swing Pro community.One question we get all the time is, "What episodes should I star
960 | Swinging Flies for Trout and Summer Steelhead with Jim Sens
960 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/960Presented by: AVC Rig, Jackson Hole Fly Company, Togiak River Lodge,Blue Bonefish LodgeExperience doesn't end the learning; it just changes the questions you ask on the water. Today I'm joined by Jim Sens of Deadman's Guide Service to talk about why swinging flies for trout and summer steelhead has become one of his favorite ways to catch fish.Jim spends
959 | Colorado Fly Fishing with Michael Tolerton from Golden Fly Shop
#959 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/959Presented by: Golden Fly ShopColorado offers far more than famous trout rivers. Michael Tolerton from Golden Fly Shop shares why the Front Range gives anglers access to an incredible range of fisheries within a short drive, along with tips on how changing water conditions can actually create new opportunities.Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/959
958 | Carp on the Fly: Rick Mikesell's Guide to Denver's South Platte
#958 Show notes: https://wetflyswing.com/958Presented By: Golden Fly Shop, FishHound Expeditions, Fly Fish With Me Utah, Yellowstone Teton Territory – Visit IdahoIn this episode of the Wet Fly Swing Podcast, Rick Mikesell shares why Denver's South Platte has become a destination for fly anglers looking to challenge themselves with one of the smartest fish in freshwater. He explains how carp fishin
In the Bucket #22 | Dec Hogan, Jonathan Farmer & Marty Howard on Steelhead, Fly Design, and Fishing Culture
957 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/957Presented By: Stone Fly Nets, Drifthook Fly Fishing, Togiak River Lodge, Golden Fly ShopIn this episode of In the Bucket, Brian Niska welcomes Dec Hogan, Jonathan Farmer, and Marty Howard for a thoughtful discussion about steelhead fly fishing and the values that keep the sport alive. Their conversation goes beyond flies and techniques, exploring how ment
956 | Newfoundland Atlantic Salmon Fishing with Stephen Brunt
#956 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/956Presented by: Mountain Waters Resort Stephen Brunt shares how a magazine assignment turned into a lifelong connection with Newfoundland. Along the way, we cover Atlantic salmon tactics, the legacy of Lee Wulff, the unique culture surrounding these rivers, and why this part of Canada has become one of his favorite places on earth.Show Notes: https://wetf
955 | Tom McGuane: Dean River, Tarpon, Spey, and a Writer's Journey
#953 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/955Presented by: Drifthook, Golden Fly Shop, TroutRoutes, Montana Fly Fishing LodgeFew people have moved between the worlds of literature, fly fishing, film, and Western culture with a front-row seat to all of them.In this episode, Dave sits down with Tom McGuane to talk about a lifetime of chasing fish, telling stories, and following his curiosity wherev
954 | Belize Bonefish, Tarpon & Permit: One Angler's First Flats Experience
#954 Show Notes: https://www.wetflyswing.com/954Presented By: Blue Bonefish Lodge, Pescador on the FlyFor many fly anglers, a trip to Belize means one thing—finally experiencing the thrill of chasing Bonefish across crystal-clear flats. But once you're standing on the bow of a skiff, you'll quickly realize that Bonefish are only part of the story.In this episode of the Wet Fly Swing Podcast, Chris
Fish Finder Mounts with Wade Van Pelt and Phil Rowley (Littoral Zone #26)
#953 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/953Presented by: Pescador on the Fly, Fly Fish with me Utah, Togiak River Lodge, FishHound ExpeditionsA good fish finder won't catch trout for you, but it will help you understand the underwater world in ways that simply weren't possible a few years ago. In this episode, Wade Van Pelt and Phil Rowley dig into fish finder mounts, portable sonar systems, and
952 | Will Godfrey Shares 80 Years of Fly Fishing History
#952 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/952 Presented by: Montana Fly Fishing Lodge, Jackson Hole Fly Company, On DeMark LodgeSponsors: https://www.wetflyswing.com/sponsors Will Godfrey has lived through nearly every major era of modern fly fishing. Along the way he built successful fly shops, guided legendary outdoor writers, traveled the world chasing trout and steelhead, and helped promote cat
951 | Fly Fishing Texas: Mitch Kempe on Tailing Carp, Gar & Kayak Adventures
#951 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/951 Presented by: Pescador on the Fly, Montana Fly Fishing Lodge, AVC Rig, Patagonia Fly fishing in Texas offers anglers much more than bass and trout. In this episode, Mitch Kemp shares why rivers like the Brazos, Devils, and Pecos have become must-visit destinations for anglers looking to target carp, gar, and other warmwater species. Along the way, Mit
Pacific Lamprey in Alaska: Why this Ancient Fish Matters with Nate Cathcart
#950B Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/950B Presented by: FishHound Expeditions Nate Cathcart leads research focused on Pacific lamprey across Alaska, working with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and partners to map habitat, understand migration patterns, and fill major knowledge gaps about this ancient fish. We also talk about how local communities, conservation groups, and anglers are
World Championship Lake Fly Fishing with Cody Burgdorff and Devin Olsen (Traveled #50)
950 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/950 Presented by: Fly Fish with me Utah, Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho Lake fly fishing is a different game. Finding trout in a river is one thing, but finding them in a thousand acres of open water is a whole different game. Cody Burgdorff and Devin Olsen of Team USA joined the show to talk about lake fly fishing, one of the most important and
949 | From Pro Hockey to Trout: Fly Fishing Bow River Outfitters with Dana Lattery
949 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/949 Presented by: TroutRoutes, Golden Fly Shop, Toyota Prairies, Toyota Pacific Some of the biggest changes in life don't come with a plan. They happen after an injury, a setback, or a moment that forces you to look for a new purpose. In this episode, we're joined by Dana Lattery of Fly Fishing Bow River Outfitters, who shares how leaving professional hockey
948 | Inside Thomas & Thomas: Connor Quigley on Fly Rod Design and Innovation
948 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/948 Presented By: FishHound Expeditions, Golden Fly Shop, Fly Fish with me Utah, TroutRoutes In this episode, Connor shares the history of Thomas & Thomas, explains what gives a fly rod its "soul," and offers practical tips for choosing the right rod for trout, stripers, Atlantic salmon, pike, and more. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/948
From Filmmaker to Togiak River Lodge: Jordan Larsen's Alaska Fly Fishing Story
#947B Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/947b Presented by: Togiak River Lodge Jordan Larsen joins us to share the behind-the-scenes story of Togiak River Lodge, one of the most remote fishing destinations in Bristol Bay. We talk about Chinook fishing, spey programs, conservation, mentorship, filmmaking, and the unlikely road that led Jordan and his brother Zack to ownership during one of the mo
947 | Cast and Iron Camp Cooking and British Columbia Fly Fishing with Teddy Cosco
947 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/947 Presented by: TroutRoutes, Gallatin River Lodge, FishHound Expeditions, Toyota Prairies, Toyota Pacific You can learn a lot about a person by looking in their cooler at the end of a fishing trip. In this episode, we're digging into Cast and Iron Camp Cooking and British Columbia Fly Fishing with Teddy Cosco. Teddy is a steelhead angler, university profes
946 | Fly Fishing for Giant Pike in Northern Saskatchewan with Mark Melnyk of The New Fly Fisher
#946 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/946 Presented By: TroutRoutes, AVC Rig, Jackson Hole Fly Company 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 how to cast more efficiently. From beginners learning loop co
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 his
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, and
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 telemetry,
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 a
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 sh
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 from fru
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 sha
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 long
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 ea
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 adven
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, stora
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 Columbi
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 helpe
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 t
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 Fish
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
