Dave from the Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Blog interviews the biggest names in fly fishing and fly tying today. He digs out all of the best fly fishing tips and tricks to help you understand how to choose the right gear, find fish, present the fly, discover new patterns and more. Find out about new rods, lines, techniques, knots, tying tools and unheard of tips along with great stories about life and the times of some of the most knowledgeable guides, shop owners, and fisherman from around the ...
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765 | New Mexico Fly Fishing with Spencer Seim – The Feather Thief, Rio Grande, Fly Tying
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1:05:45# 765 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/765 Presented by: Stonefly Nets, Smitty's Fly Box, Grand Teton Fly Fishing, San Juan Rodworks Did you know the Feather Thief story actually connects back to today’s guest? Spencer Seim is a New Mexico fly fishing guide and classic fly tyer whose deep knowledge and love for traditional patterns helped shape …
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Great Lakes Dude #12 | Float Fishing for Steelhead with Tom Blotzer – Rigging Tips, Winter Tactics
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1:08:03By Jeff Liskay, Tom Blotzer
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763 | Urban Fly Fishing in Phoenix with Derek Rivchin – Carp on the Fly, Canal Tactics, Lo Water Guide Service
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1:05:42#763 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/763 Presented by: TroutRoutes, Fish The Fly, Stonefly Nets, On DeMark Lodge When you hear “urban fly fishing,” what comes to mind? Trash? Pollution? Or carp? But today’s guest is here to flip that idea on its head. He’s a full-time guide who chases fish in the heart of Arizona, exploring canals, lakes, and s…
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762 | The Feather Thief with Kirk Johnson: The Natural History Heist of the Century
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1:11:43#762 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/762 Presented by: On DeMark Lodge, FishHound Expeditions, Drifthook Fly Fishing Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Kirk Wallace Johnson, author of The Feather Thief, joins us to share the wild tale of a world-class fly tyer who broke into a British museum and stole nearly 300 rare bird specimens—all …
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761 | Tails of the Tides: Fly Fishing for Redfish in South Carolina with Caleb Andrews
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58:59#761 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/761 Presented by: Yellowstone Teton Territory, Mountain Waters Resort, Smitty's Fly Box, Togiak River Lodge Caleb Andrews of Tails of the Tides is here to help you make the most of your trip if you plan on fly fishing for redfish in South Carolina. We’re talking perfect trip timing, his go-to fly materials, …
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760B | Moccasin Fly Club with John Hunt - Curated Fly Fishing Travel Experiences
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53:34#760B Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/760B Presented by: Moccasin Fly Club Today's story started with a pair of forgotten wading boots, a group chat, and a long hike into Cheesman Canyon... with only a pair of moccasins! Hear how this mishap not only turned into a fun story to tell around a campfire but also sparked the idea for a company that’…
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760 | Fly Fishing Colombia with Andres, Nick, and Jason - Baku Lodge, Giant Peacock Bass
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1:06:22Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/760 Presented By: Mountain Waters Resort, Smitty's Fly Box, FishHound Expeditions, Patagonia Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors One of the most iconic fish you'll see across social media is the peacock bass - massive, vibrant, and found deep in some of the most remote jungle waters on the planet. Today, w…
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759 | The Soul of Fly Fishing: Jerry Kustich on Bamboo Rods, Steelhead, and Sweetgrass
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1:30:12#759 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/759 Presented by: San Juan Rodworks, Fish The Fly, FishHound Expeditions, Mountain Waters Resort Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors In this episode, we sit down with Jerry Kustich—bamboo rod builder, author, and one of the pioneers of Great Lakes steelhead fly fishing. From his off-the-grid cabin day…
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758 | Colorado Fly Fishing with Alex Xenie Hall - Nymph Fishing, BC Steelhead, Low & Clear
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1:12:43#758 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/758 Presented by: TroutRoutes, Drifthook Fly Fishing, Yellowstone Teton Territory, On DeMark Lodge Alex Xenie Hall — legendary Colorado fly fishing guide, steelhead nut, and self-proclaimed trout bum — takes us deep into his world, from the Upper San Juan to the far end of the Babine River. Show Notes: https…
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757 | Top Survival Tips for Anglers and Adventurers with Brett Stoffel of Outdoor Safe
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1:29:04#757 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/757 Presented by: Mountain Waters Resort, Jackson Hole Fly Company, Yellowstone Teton Territory, Four Wheel Campers Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors What would you do if your wading boot slips, your ankle snaps, and you're stranded miles from help—in the cold, wet, and dark? In this episode, we bri…
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756 | Fly Fishing Seattle with Dave McCoy – Skagit Steelhead, Spey Casting, and Patagonia Conservation
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1:01:35#756 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/756 Presented By: FishHound Expeditions, Fish The Fly, On DeMark Lodge, Mountain Waters Resort Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Would you guide steelhead anglers through Washington's wild rivers, then hop on a flight to Gabon or French Polynesia to chase something completely different—all while pus…
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755 | Fly Fishing Travel Hacks with Jeff Ditsworth of Pescador on the Fly
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48:51#755 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/755 Presented by: Pescador on the Fly If you’ve ever tried to sneak in a little fly fishing on a business trip or family vacation, this episode is for you. Jeff Ditsworth of Pescador on the Fly shares his fly fishing travel hacks from 25+ years of experience. We dive into how to pack light, avoid common gear…
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In the Bucket #17 | Down the Path with Will Rice, Jason Rolfe, and Travis Bader - Fly Fish Journal, Outdoor Safety
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1:51:38#754 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/754 Presented By: Stonefly Nets, Smitty's Fly Box, TroutRoutes, On DeMark Lodge Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors In today's show, we're gonna be expanding our discussion topics beyond the traditional scope of In the Bucket. Since we started the show, we've spent a lot of time talking about space-sp…
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Littoral Zone #17 | History and Tying Techniques of Balanced Flies with Jerry McBride
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56:24#753 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/753 Presented by: Four Wheel Campers, Smitty's Fly Box, Intrepid Camp Gear When Phil Rowley first came across a balanced leech nearly 20 years ago, he didn’t expect it to become one of the most influential flies in his Stillwater arsenal. In this episode, Phil sits down with the guy who helped make it all ha…
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752B | Western Wyoming Fly Fishing with Jason "JB" Balogh of Fish the Fly
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1:02:36#752B Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/752B Presented by: Fish The Fly If you’ve ever wanted to escape the summer crowds and get into Western Wyoming fly fishing, this episode is for you. I sat down with Jason "JB" Balogh from Fish the Fly Guide Service in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. JB shares what it’s like to hike into the high-country creeks aroun…
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752 | Fly Fishing Patagonia Argentina with Ron Sorensen - Brown Trout, Limay River, Chocolate Lab Expeditions
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1:14:14Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/752 Presented By: Drifthook Fly Fishing, On DeMark Lodge, Mountain Waters Resort Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors What if the river rose, the wind calmed, and a 30-inch brown slid into view—would you be ready? Deep in the heart of Argentina’s Patagonia, chances like this don’t come often. Today, we’re h…
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751 | Jeff Currier's Quest for 500 Species on the Fly
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58:49#751 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/751 Presented by: On DeMark Lodge, Togiak River Lodge Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors In this episode, we're joined once again by one of the most well-traveled fly anglers in the world — Jeff Currier. Jeff has now caught over 480 species on the fly, and he’s still going strong with his goal of hit…
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