Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/450 Presented By: BearVault, Drifthook Fly Fishing, Waters West Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Lesley Peterson, Conservation Director of Trout Unlimited Canada, talks about her involvement with the Calgary Women Fly Fishers Club and Trout Unlimited Canada, which recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. She discusses issues like urban and sediment runoff that pollute river systems and how TU Canada has a project to rescue fish in irrigation canals, having already rescued over a million fish. Lesley also talks about the Athabasca Rainbow Trout and the ways you can get involved in TU Canada's conservation efforts. This episode also mentions other notable conservationists and organizations who've done amazing work in stream restoration and conservation as a whole.   Show Notes with Lesley Peterson 04:00 - Lesley is a part of the Calgary Women Fly Fishers Club. 04:50 - We talk about Trout Unlimited Canada. They just celebrated their 50 years anniversary. 12:50 - We

Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/449 Presented By: Angler's Coffee, Yellowstone Teton, Trxstle, Bearvault  Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Brian Niska is back on the show to take us into Skeena steelhead fishing. Brian paints the picture of what you can expect if you're putting out a trip together to the Skeena Spey Lodge. He describes why he fishes the shallow water close to the bank, plus he gives us tips on how to do it. Brian really got nerdy today, and we loved it! So grab your gear because we're going deep into the weeds today with Brian. Skeena Steelhead Show Notes with Brian Niska 01:00 - We're back at it, and we're giving away a trip to Brian's lodge. 03:20 - In episode 370, we talked about the Skeena River Spey Lodge with Brian Niska. Today, we catch up with Brian and get an update on what he's been up to since then. 05:16 - Brian talks about fishing opportunities at the Skeena Spey Lodge. 10:06 - Brian paints a picture of what to expect when planning a trip to the Skeena River Spey

Enter Giveaway:  https://wetflyswing.com/giveaway Save your spot:  https://wetflyswing.com/school This is a quick bonus episode to announce the Skeena Steelhead Spey School we just launched and the giveaway that is going on now! Learn more at https://wetflyswing.com/giveaway

Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/448 Presented By: Yellowstone Teton, Angler's Coffee Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Our stillwater guru, Phil Rowley, sits down with Nico Sunseri of Pyramid Fly Co. to take us to Pyramid Lake fly fishing. Nico shares his extensive knowledge of the area, giving us insight into the unique fishing techniques that work best on this North American stillwater. We hear about the history of the extinct-but-not-so-extinct Pilot Peak strain Lahontan Cutthroat. We also hear about Phil's time fishing the waters of Pyramid Lake. Pyramid Lake Fly Fishing Show Notes with Nico Sunseri 01:51 - Phil went Pyramid Lake fly fishing earlier this year with Nico Sunseri and the Pyramid Fly Co. crew. A few things changed since his last visit to this North American stillwater in 2011. 02:24 - Nico also runs the BearFish Alliance Podcast, where Phil has shared his stillwater experiences as a guest several times. 07:32 - Nico grew up in San Dimas, where Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventur

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/447  Presented by: FishHound Expeditions  Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/fishhound    Cam Gordon is here today to share his journey around fishing Honduras, fly fishing, and Fishhound Expeditions. We find out how he found himself creating this Honduras fishing operation, what his next year looks like around the Fishhound Expeditions in Alaska, and what it's like to be a full-time guide. Fishing Honduras Show Notes with Cam Gordon 3:20 - Cam takes us back to how he got into fly fishing and how he made it into a business. 5:16 - He talks about when and how they started their guiding trips in Alaska. 7:54 - I ask him what keeps him in Alaska. 8:55 - March is one of his favorite months in Talkeetna, Alaska. 9:50 - He talks a bit about their guiding in Fishhound Expeditions. 11:09 - We talk about fly fishing in Honduras. He recommends Fly Fish Guanaja with Steve Brown which he says is one of the best operations for saltwater flats fishing. 12:15 - Guanaja is part of the Bay

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/446 Sponsors:  BearVault, Country Financial, Anglers Coffee, Trxstle Are you planning a trip to Maine for some Fly Fishing?  Would you like to find out which are the top species to chase on the fly?  Greg LaBonte from Maine Fly Guys answers these questions and much more today on the podcast. Greg is the owner of Maine Fly Guys and also a professor with a focus on fisheries.  He describes his take and how he utilizes his podcast, In the Film to start discussions around controversial topics.  Click play below to listen to the podcast. 11:58 - Greg noted their popular blog which focuses on fish biology and life histories.  Take a look at Maineflyguys.com 12:56 - We talked about how brook trout and other salmonids get stressed around 70 degrees F and can impact their survival. 13:24 - Gord Pyzer was on the podcast in episode 446 and talked about musky life history and fishing tips. 18:15 - Lefty Kreh said his favorite smallmouth bass fishing was in maine! 23:24 - The St. John R

Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/445 Presented By: Angler's Coffee Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Our main man, Jeff Liskay, is back on the podcast, and he's going to take a deep dive into how to build a roadmap to success when chasing Great Lakes steelhead and salmon. We cover all things Great Lakes from gear, fly, big water, and of course, swinging flies. We also hear a classic Elk Creek story from the Great Lakes Dude. Don't miss out on this one. Great Lakes Steelhead Show Notes with Jeff Liskay 00:39 - We start the episode with a story of Jeff's first trip to Elk Creek in Pennsylvania in 1982. 05:00 - Jeff shares his insights on how to build a roadmap to success when chasing Great Lakes steelhead and salmon. 06:00 - Each river has its signature and personality that you need to understand, from the flows to the run, timing, and everything in between. There are a lot of different factors before you even wet your fly. The first thing is that you have to understand and make a mindset of what's

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/444 Presented By: Waters West, Daiichi Steve Potter is here today to dig into deer hair poppers and walks us through the steps in choosing the right hook for the next fly you're about to tie. We find out the best resources for fly-tying materials including some tips on how to tie bass bugs. Steve tells us why he likes it better to live in Florida than in California and where his go-to fisheries are in that area. We also find out how his signature cigar and hummingbird fly came to be... do they really work on fish? Show Notes with Steve Potter 3:40 - Steve retired from the Navy in 1985. He served for 21 years. 10:30 - We had Pat Cohen on the podcast at WFS 107. 11:10 - Steve is a Daiichi fan. He uses the 2546 hooks. 12:30 - Daiichi's got a new specialty hook - 2477. Steve uses this a lot for his game-changer flies. 16:40 - Steve now uses a regal vise but before that, he used a Thompson vise for a long time. 19:55 - For wet flies, Steve uses a 1550 Daiichi Standard Wet Fly Ho

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/443  Presented by: Dalton - Country Financial, Drifthook Fly Fishing, Mavrk Fly Fishing, Chota Outdoor Gear Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors    Bas Van Dam is here to take us around fishing Europe and how he has done this living out of his van. We dig into the different parts of Europe that allow this. We get a bunch of huge tips like how to find cheap houses that you can stay at that are under the radar, what the Dolomites, Italy is like, and some of the other resources that you should check out when you're planning your next trip to Europe.   Fishing Europe Show Notes with Bas Van Dam 3:01 - Bas has been fly tying for almost 40 years now. 3:50 - He takes us back to how he got into fly fishing. He grew up in the Netherlands. 5:22 - He talks a bit about fishing in the remote spots he has been to. 7:37 - We dig into how his van life started and how it has been since then. He's currently in Leonidio, Greece where there's a lot of climbing. 8:24 - He talks about the

Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/442 Presented By: Togens Fly Shop, Daiichi, Stonefly Nets, Angler's Coffee Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Alen Baker is here to take us to the Fly Fishing Museum of the Southern Appalachians. We discover who some of the most famous people are in this region and why they have a drift boat in the museum. We also learn how they are different and similar to some of the museums around the country. Tune in and get ready to reel in some new knowledge! Fly Fishing Museum Show Notes with Alen Baker 03:00 - Alen shares how he got into fly fishing in 1981, noting that he grew up fishing with worm bait. 04:18 - Alen's idea for the Fly Fishing Museum of the Southern Appalachians came to fruition after a trip to Nova Scotia, where he visited the Salmon Museum and was inspired to create something similar for the South. 08:12 - The museum primarily focuses on the people and methods of fly fishing in the mountains, with a special exhibit on Ray Bergman's rod and book called Tro

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/441 Presented By: Yellowstone Teton Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Bob Jacklin, the founder of Jacklyn's Fly Shop, is here today to share stories of his 50+ years of fishing, guiding, and teaching in the West Yellowstone area. He talks about who his mentor was in fly fishing and how they eventually became competitors while still being good friends. We talk about the book he wrote with Bruce Staples about West Yellowstone fly fishing and how it's relevant in today's time. Bob walks us through the best times to fish the Firehole River. And we also talk a little bit about fly fishing history where we noted some of the fly fishing legends and how he relates to those stories. Show Notes with Bob Jacklyn 03:10 - Bob opened his fly shop in April 1974. 03:55 - The Firehole River is Bob's go-to river and the Madison in the park. 04:45 - Bob just retired from guiding last year after 53 years of guiding and outfitting. 06:20 - We've had Justin Spence from Big Sky Anglers a

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/440  Presented by: Mavrk Fly Fishing, Waters West, Dalton - Country Financial Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors     Gord Pyzer, one of the most well-known researchers and fishermen for musky, is on the podcast today. He takes us into the Lake of the Woods and some of the great species that this place offers. We get into some big tips on chasing big predators. We get a little background on the seminar program that he does around the country and why he's so sought after. And then discover some of his cutting-edge techniques for fishing. Musky Show Notes with Gord Pyzer 3:31 - Gord tells how he started fly fishing and working with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. 5:07 - He says that Lake of the Woods is probably the largest lake and the best musky fishery in the world. 5:20 - He talks about his interest in writing about fishing. 8:53 - He mentions his good friend Dr. John Casselman who headed their aquatic research section in Ontario. 9:58 - We

Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/439 Presented By: Waters West, Trxstle, Angler's Coffee, Stonefly Nets Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Katie Burgert from the Fish Untamed Podcast is here to break out a serious chat about podcasting and the outdoors. We roamed all over the place in this one, from 50/50 to conservation to podcasting to business and everything in between. Katie's got a good podcast and a great interview style, and we're excited to share this with you. Fish Untamed Show Notes with Katie Burgert  06:05 - Katie launched the Fish Untamed Podcast in 2019. It started as a blog to make her feel connected to fishing while working a job that kept her indoors. 08:28 - I was on Katie's podcast last March 02, where we discussed swinging flies for Steelhead. 12:37 - Katie mentions she likes episodes focusing on specific species, such as her conversation with George Kaider about fly fishing for pike. 13:38 - Katie Burgert likes to focus on backcountry fishing on her show. We had a few episodes

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/438 Presented By: Range Meal Bars Zach Hein, Founder of Range Meal Bars, is here today to talk about the story of creating one of the tastiest and healthiest meal bars in the world! We find out how they make it super power-packed at 700 calories as if you've had a full meal without feeling stuffed and why you have to have some for your next outdoor trip. Zach tells us how Range Meal Bar is dedicated to making these healthy bars without compromising the taste and we also get a hint of what their next flavor is going to be. Show Notes with Zach Hein 05:00 - Zach had enough of those sweet and unhealthy bars so he came up with his own version that does the job. He started bringing some outdoors and his buddies loved it. 07:00 - We had Grant Breidenbach from BearVault in episode 387B where we talked about caloric and volumetric density in packing your backpack. 08:30 - Probar makes some good bars too! We had the founder of Probar, Jeff Coleman in episode 256. 12:55 - Their first

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/437  Presented by: Yellowstone Teton, Daiichi, Mavrk Fly Fishing Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors    Jay Peck is here to walk us through New York, and some of the rivers he guides and fishes. We discover his egg setup and how he fishes it, some tips for handling your line and fishing on the water, and an overall primer to fish one of the great states in the union. Get ready to put the feed bags on and find out what it means. Fly Fishing New York Show Notes with Jay Peck 3:45 - Jay tells how he got into fly fishing and guiding. He grew up on a dairy farm in New York. 5:12 - We dig into what rivers to fish in New York in December. He says that the Genesee River in Rochester can be an amazing steelhead river during a dry winter. 7:41 - He talks about fishing in New York specifically near where he lives. 8:37 - He mentions the waters in the state that are great for fishing, including the Beaverkill. 9:53 - He talks about the climate issues he encounters when he fishe

Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/436 Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Morgan Misek is here today to take us into bike packing and some of the new product lines at Trxstle this year. We find out how the Geryon Universal Bike Packing system came to be, how he co-founded Trxstle, and what's on the horizon for the company. We also dig into Morgan's biking journey and how Trxstle aims to solve some of the biggest pains in the biking world. Bike Packing Show Notes with Morgan Misek 01:53 - We had an episode with John Smigaj before where we talked about their fly rod carrier. Morgan Misek tells us how he co-founded Trxstle with John. They worked together as mechanical engineers before starting their engineering firm. 03:53 - They realized they had some great product ideas they'd like to turn into reality, so they launched Trxstle. The first product they sold was a T-shirt, but their first actual product was the CRC System. Trxstle collaborates with diverse artists to create unique shirt designs as a pa

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/435 Presented By: Trxstle, Yellowstone Teton, Togens Fly Shop, Mavrk Fly Fishing Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Scott Meter and Steve Borst from Black Dog Outdoor Sports are here to take us into the Delaware River system. We find out a little more about the history of the Catskills and this part of the country, which streamside guide is a must-have, and what their remote deer camp cabin is all about. We find out what's the best time to fish the Delaware River and the different hatches you can take advantage of. We also talk about what they have going at the shop and how they can get you started with almost any outdoor activity you want to explore. Here we go! Show Notes with Black Dog Outdoor Sports 06:00 - Steve tells us how the shop got started. Now they got lots of different outdoor equipment such as hunting, camping, paddling, fly fishing, etc. 11:00 - Steve fishes the Catskills 90% of the time. We also hear about the other streams they fish on. 15:20 - "Ros

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/434  Presented by: Trxstle Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors    John Gierach, the author of the book Dumb Luck and the Kindness of Strangers, is back on the podcast to dig back into some of his amazing books. We find out from John what makes a good guide. We also learn about how much a fly rod loves a dry fly, what rejection feels like, and how he deals with writer's block. Dumb Luck and the Kindness of Strangers Show Notes with John Gierach 1:53 - We had John in the podcast in episode 047. 3:21 - We look back on the previous books he had published. 4:32 - He talks about his book that just came out titled All the Time in the World. 5:52 - John describes his process of writing a book. 9:23 - We talk about his book titled Dumb Luck and the Kindness of Strangers. 12:56 - He takes us on his trip to Colorado last September. 15:34 - He explains how he prefers to include conservation issues in his books. 17:33 - He talks about Thomas McGuane and Ernest Hemingway. He also

Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/433 Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors/ Jeff Liskay is going to take us around the Great Lakes today. You'll get the history of all the lakes, where to fish, and a heads up on this new podcast all in 20 minutes' time for the Great Lakes. 01:10 - Jeff shares his personal journey into fishing, starting with a small bait and tackle shop in Lakewood, Ohio, called the Tackle Box. He stopped every day after school and eventually started working there, scooping out minnows for small bait buckets of the perch anglers heading to Lake Erie. 03:20 - Jeff met his first two mentors while working at the Tackle Box.  He continued to add more mentors to his list over the years. 04:05 -Jeff started his guiding journey on Lake Erie before transitioning to fly fishing. His first fly fishing experience was on the Au Sable River in Michigan for trout, which left a lasting impression on him. 05:20 - If you'd like to share how you got the fishing bug, maybe from your grandfather, dad, mo

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/432 Presented By: Range Meal Bars, Stonefly Nets, Mavrk Fly Fishing, Togens Fly Shop Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Brendan Morrison from Reel West Coast is here today to share his story of becoming a professional hockey player and how his love of fly fishing came to be. We hear about that winning goal he made that pushed Michigan to the National Championship and what it's like to play in front of cameras and huge crowds. We talk about how they film their episodes at Reel West Coast, what's coming up for them, and why we should be excited about it. How did Brendan transition from scoring goals to scoring fish? Listen to this episode to find out! Show Notes with Brendan Morrison 06:30 - Brendan mentioned BC Outdoors with Mike Mitchell. Brendan was invited to host their show. 10:30 - We noted the Northern Lights Lodge. We just had Curtis Royer recently in episode 425. We also had Skeed Borkowski in episode 397. 14:30 - Brendan played professional hockey for 14 yea