Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/283 Presented By: Stonefly Nets, Fly Fishing Film Tours, Trxstle, Togens Fly Shop Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Will Blair, the guy who's been leading Kamchatka wilderness trips for 25 years, breaks down the step by step on how to do a trip to Kamchatka. We find out why this place is so much different than Alaska, with lots of untouched waters you can explore today. Will shares the story of how he and his partner Victor started the lodge during a challenging time and now have one of the most unique trips in the world. We also hear about where Will was during the 9/11 attack plus the funny story of a bear who loves taking Pepsi from their lodge. We cover it all today in the longest fly fishing podcast episode in the history of the Wet Fly Swing Podcast! This is definitely a record-breaking episode so don't miss this one! Kamchatka Show Notes with Will Blair 03:20 - Rick Kustich was recently on the podcast at WFS 277 04:00 - Will worked in Bristol Bay, Alaska fo

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/282 Presented By: Stonefly Nets, Fly Fishing Film Tours, Dette Flies, Anglers Coffee Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Kerry Burkheimer is here to share the story of how he built one of the most respected custom fly rods companies in the country. Kerry takes us back to some of the influential mentors he had along the way that helped him to develop some of his first prototypes. We also hear about how the Spey rod came to be with his connection to the Deschutes River. Kerry explains the "pre-load concept" - how he makes the whole rod work and the so-called "Burky feel" for fly rods! This one is a little history and a lot of soul so you better take a break for a quick listen! Custom Fly Rods Show Notes with Kerry Burkheimer 10:19 - Lamiglas rods came from Grizzly Washington 12:34 - Kerry met Russ Peak, an amazing rod maker 18:37 - The Burky feel for rods 24:45 - The pre-load concept explained 31:56 - George Cook was on the podcast at WFS 179 33:03 - Kerry met Mike Ma

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/281 Presented By: Trxstle, Fly Fishing Film Tour, Anglers Coffee, Togens Fly Shop Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Jako Lucas from Capt Jack Productions is back this time to take us around the world to hear some of the most prized locations that he's fished and some of the places that he thinks are definitely doable for us today. Jako has been to many of the exotic destinations and shares a few of these stories. We dig into Jako's top 20 Destination Fly Fishing and find out what species is best to fish in that area. Jako also tells us what he's been up to with Capt Jack Productions - 2022 destination plans and making a new film that we should be excited about. This one is another one that's too good to slow up! Destination Fly Fishing Show Notes with Jako Lucas 03:15 - Jako was on the podcast first at WFS 068 04:31 - Jako and Capt Jack Productions is working on a new movie and is busy with his clothing brand called Fly Religion 06:55 - Payara, the Vampire fish 10

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/280 Presented By: Togens Fly Shop, Anglers Coffee, Trxstle, Stonefly Nets Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors FisheWear founder, Linda Leary, shares how she came up with the idea to create women's fishing wear after she found herself wearing baggy men's clothing while fishing. Linda tells the story of how she used to run a trucking business in Alaska for 30 years - sold the business, started working in the telecom industry, then later decided to go all-in with FisheWear.  Find out FisheWear's top sellers - how these gear and clothing help women perform better outdoors while still feeling comfortable, and how the XtraTuf boot looks great both inside and out. Linda also shares her upcoming plans for this year with the FisheWear team that we should be excited about! FisheWear Show Notes with Linda Leary 2:48 - Dave bought a Kaleido King Trucker hat at the FisheWear booth at IFTD in Denver 09:32 - Linda was in the trucking business for 30 years 10:45 - Over 50% of Fishe

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/279 Presented By: Togens Fly Shop, Anglers Coffee, Dette Flies, Trxstle Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Tim Flagler, one of the most unique and cleanest fly-tying channels on YouTube is here today to tell the story of how Tightline Productions came about by accident. Find out which of his videos is the most popular and which one he hates the most. Tim tells us his goal for his YouTube channel and how you can help him reach it. Discover Tim's top 5 tips for fly-tying whether you're a beginner or advanced fly tier - who he first learned from and why he loves watching other people tie flies. This is an awesome one with a celebrity fly tier! Tightline Productions Show Notes with Tim Flagler 06:12 - Tim and Joan started Tightline Productions in 1998 07:10 - Tightline Productions published their first YouTube video in 2009 20:30 - The Blood Knot is their most popular video 21:22 - Tim hates his Muddler Minnow video 23:28 - Don Bastian is amazing at tying wet flies 32:

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/278 Presented by: Trxstle, Dette Flies, Anglers Coffee, Stonefly Nets Podcast Sponsors:  https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors/  Rick Kustich is here to dig back into Steelhead fishing tips and the Great Lakes. We find out how he came to write his first book on the Great Lakes - how his "Advanced" book came to be and which word he'd remove from the title if he could change it today. Kelly Neu is here to share her story of guiding on the Colorado River and her fascination with Riverdories. Kelly describes how to put together your own river trip and what the first few days of a Grand Canyon trip look like - plus Kelly has a 2 minutes YouTube video that covers building a full drift boat. Find out the companies that Kelly recommends if you plan on taking a private or commercial trip to the Grand Canyon. Discover which types of rapids you can expect on the Canyon River and whether it is safe for your family and friends to get down there. Grand Canyon Show Notes with Kelly Neu 02:31

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/277 Presented by: Trxstle, Dette Flies, Anglers Coffee, Stonefly Nets Podcast Sponsors:  https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors/  Rick Kustich is here to dig back into Steelhead fishing tips and the Great Lakes. We find out how he came to write his first book on the Great Lakes - how his "Advanced" book came to be and which word he'd remove from the title if he could change it today. We talk about some of his previous books, plus the new book he's working on focused on Spey casting. Rick also shares his influences in fly fishing, his go-to fly, the story behind closing his old fly shop, Oak Orchard, and his ideas for the upcoming years. Discover Rick's top 10 tips in understanding the water, the fly, and the fish! Fishing Tips Show Notes with Rick Kustich 03:00 - We covered Great Lakes fishing most recently with Jeff Liskay at WFS 255 04:36 - Rick learned a lot from Joe Brooks trout fishing books 08:06 - Ward Tonsfeldt was on the podcast at WFS 276 - we talked about bamboo fly r

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/276 Ward Tonsfeldt is here to share some tips on finding high-quality classic bamboo fly rods and reels - discover the difference between classic, vintage, and antique gear We find out what makes a classic rod classic - where to go to value your rod, and a classic rod and reel combo for less than $1000 Ward also explains why they don't have a shopping cart on their website but offer personal service for each client instead! Bamboo Fly Rods Show Notes with Ward Tonsfeldt 05:17 - What makes a fly fishing gear vintage, classic, or antique 05:51 - The Hardy Perfect Reel is one of the classic reels - first made in the 1890s and still being made to this day 08:57 - In the 1920s, steel fly rods were extremely fashionable 09:57 - Ward recently sold a 1950s Orvis Deluxe 12:16 - Bob Taylor rods are what Ward's clients usually look for 14:13 - One of the most successful Leonard rods is the model 50 16:13 - Ward's ideal rod setup 18:16 - The Wheatley Fly Boxes are classic 18:53 - The

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/275 I had the pleasure of sitting down with Tom McCoy along with a good friend of mine, Michael Barger who was a co-host on this episodes.  Tom and Michael go back and fourth on fishing Long Island, what makes it special and the history behind a unique part of the country. Show Notes with Tom McCoy - Sweet Grass Fly Rods is owned by Jerry Kustich, a huge guru of fly fishing in the Northeast. - Rob Snowhite was on the podcast in Episode 12 and we dug into the Salmon River.  Rob is the host of the Fly Fishing Consultant Podcast. - Phil Monohan was on the podcast in episode 259 here and covered his role as the editor of the Orvis Blog. - Nimblewill Nomad hiked the Appalachian trail at 83 years old. - Tom's presentation with the Art Flick Trout Unlimited Chapter:  Connetquot River State Park - A Fly Fishing Tour: - Gil Bergen was a key player in the area and influenced many in the country. You can find Tom on Facebook here:   facebook.com/tom.mccoy.583 The Joe Stack -photo vi

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/274 Brian Fischer, the headman at Sonora Fly Co., breaks down a season in the Sierra Nevadas - we dig into some of their world-class lakes and the most recent changes in the California fishing regulations. We discover the biggest draws at this time of year if you want to camp, spend a day or two, or get some good river time - plus the amazing people from all over the world hiking 2200 miles of elevations from Mexico to Canada for months, beating the weather in the mountains. Sierra Nevadas Show Notes with Brian Fischer 05:05 - Justin Thompson from JT Fishing is one of the best guides in Northern California 09:55 - The lakes are world-class around California - like New Melones and Don Pedro Lake 10:40 - They fish mostly Spotted and Largemouth Bass 11:45 - The Merced River in Yosemite National Park 13:50 - This year, California made a significant change to the high sierra fishing regulations 15:28 - Where you can fish for browns and the best times to fish them 18:52 - Brian

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/273 Tim Landwehr from Tight Lines Fly Fishing is on the podcast to break down their innovative way to focus on surface smallmouth. We find out how the smallmouth bass evolved into one of the destination fisheries and how to site fish for them with subtle bugs. We also find out how the Tight Lines crew site fishes with Damsel flies and wigglers, aka - a bastardized Chernobyl ant.  Click below and listen to some dragon fly tips and when smallmouth become very aware of dragons and the wiggly fly. Show Notes with Tim Landwehr - Larry Dalhberg, Dave Whitlock, and Harry Murray were all early fly fisherman who were doing the bass game at a different level.   - The Midwest Fly Fishing Show was the first time that Tim first started talking about guiding for smallmouth fishing.  Many people thought he was crazy at the time. - On the Fly Ky on instagram asked about targeting large fish during the winter. - The damsel fly for bass is huge along with a few other key bugs.  Flymen fishi

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/272 Evan Russell is on the podcast to share the Costa story and help us understand how to find the right pair of glasses.   We find out which type of Costa sunglasses is best for salt and fresh water fishing, the technology behind these polarized sunglasses, and how choosing the right sunglasses enhances your outdoor experience. We dig into the history of Costa, how it was founded and became known for its unique polarized technology - plus the new Untangled Series which are made out of recycled fishing nets. Show Notes:  Polarized Sunglasses for Fly Fishing with Evan Russell 04:30 - Evan talks about when he worked for Bonnier Corporation and Yeti 05:37 - Back in the day, Evan fishes for Redfish in the Mosquito Lagoon 05:53 - Steve Davis was on the podcast at WFS 270 07:00 - Costa was founded in 1983 by Ray Ferguson who was an avid fisherman - 2023 will be Costa's 40th anniversary 07:27 - In the early 2000s, Costa became known for its 580 glass lense 08:34 - 580 technology

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/271 Sponsors:  https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Captain John McCloskey aka Dry Fly John describes what it’s like rainbow trout fishing in Alaska. He gives us a rundown on how to get there and what activities you can enjoy once you’re there. Find out what gear he recommends and the best times to go fishing in Alaska. John also talks about what he's been up to lately while guiding in Naknek River Camp - whitetail hunting and close encounters with bears and wolves! Rainbow Trout Fishing Show Notes with John McCloskey 02:43 - John was on the podcast for the first time at WFS 089 04:34 - John hunts for whitetail 05:36 - His largest rainbow at 36" on the Naknek River 09:42 - Lots of close encounters with bears 10:28 - Naknek River is part of the Bristol Bay system - it flows west from Naknek Lake 18:19 - June 8 to the end of June is a good time to go fishing in Alaska if you want the numbers game or practice 29:21 - What you should watch out for and keep in mind before going out

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/270 The purpose of this episode is to raise your awareness about the Everglades in Florida issue - how our actions contribute to the problem and how restoring it would benefit us in the long run. More than 8 million people rely on the Everglades for drinking water. It supports multi-billion dollar economies of agriculture, recreation, and tourism in South Florida. The Everglades is home to two Native American tribes and contains a diverse array of habitats, ranging from coral reefs and brackish estuaries offshore to sawgrass prairies and cypress swamps inland. Everglades in Florida Show Notes with Steve Davis 2:50 - Steve has been working as a scientist in the Everglades Foundation around Florida Bay since 1995 4:15 - According to the US Fish and Wildlife Service, about 60% of the wetlands have been lost throughout the country (USA) - while in Europe, about 90% have been lost as a result of wetlands development 5:14 - Steve explains the importance of the wetlands, their ro

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/269 Bruce Staples walks us through Yellowstone fly fishing - get more familiar with the country, backcountry, and high country fishing by digging into his books about the Yellowstone where he covered most of the significant waters that you should try fishing today. We talk about how imitating an insect in each water area would be effective for increasing your chance to catch that fish - plus the tips and strategy on how not to spook the fish and using the current to get a natural drift. Yellowstone Fly Fishing Show Notes with Bruce Staples 03:20 - Bruce wrote his first book called, Snake River Flies and Waters, published by Frank Amato in 1992 03:39 - Frank Amato was on the podcast at WFS 113 05:06 - Bruce wrote 6 books in total - 3 was published by Frank and 3 by Stackpole 05:43 - The book Fly Fishing the Greater Yellowstone Backcountry was published in 2017 by Stackpole 08:29 - In the book, Bruce talks about some of the water bodies like Fall River Basin, Shoshone Lake,

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/268 Christian Bacasa is on the podcast to share the story behind creating Dupeafish and how he came to also own the Fly Fishing Insider Podcast.  We also dig into a bunch of great tips on planning your next DIY fly fishing trip. Fly Fishing Trip Show Notes with Christian Bacasa - Dupeafish is one of Christian's fly fishing brands where he is not focusing on building helping - Christian now runs the Fly Fishing Insider Podcast.  I was on the show in this episode.   - I noted the Barbless Podcast and the changes there since their producer left the show a big change. - Katmai Trophy Lodge and All Alaska Outdoors are two recent lodges that Christian has visited recently. - James Johnson who runs Katmai Lodge was on the podcast in episode 106 and Dry Fly john dug into swiniging flies for trout and is a head guide at Katmai. - Dally's fly shop does a great job and is highlighted as a great resource. - John Mauser podcast in episode 251 and covered the step x step to catching Redf

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/267 Sponsors:  https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Phil Rowley is back on the podcast to talk about fishing lakes and his new book, The Orvis Guide to Stillwater Trout Fishing. Phil shares some tips and techniques about leaders, indicators, lines, flies, etc. Phil takes a deep dive into what gear you need, which lakes to focus on and a killer hosted trip to Argentina that you can get involved with. Click the play button below and listen to 30 seconds of stillwater goodness. Fishing Lakes Show Notes with Phil Rowley 02:15 - Brian Chan was on the podcast at WFS 243 05:00 - Phil and I first chatted on the podcast at WFS 034 08:07 - The Orvis Guide to Stillwater Trout Fishing 08:15 - Phil Monahan and Perk Perkins from Orvis were also on the podcast at WFS 225 and WFS 259  12:24 - Still Water Fly Fishing Store is where you can get a signed copy of Phil's book 13:16 - Chapter 1 of Phil's book talks about equipment needs 15:48 - Phil plans to go on another trip to Argentina and fish

https://wetflyswing.com/November2021 https://wetflyswing.com/subscribe This is the November Month in Review for the Wet Fly Swing Podcast episodes.  I quickly share a summary of the 7 past episodes this month and what to expect in December for the show.  Click below to Listen! Show Notes for the November 2021 Month in Review WFS 266 – The Boundary Waters in Minnesota with Riverhorse Nakadate WFS 265 – The 13 Essential Panfish Flies with Bart Lombardo from Panfish on the Fly WFS 264 – Find Your Lost Fishing Equipment with Karmik Outdoors Robert Gillingham WFS 263 – Top Nymph Fly Patterns with Uncle Cheech (aka – Clark Pierce) FlyFishFood WFS 262 – McFly Anglers Favorite Fly Tying Supplies and Tips with Shawn McQuade Conclusion for the November Month in Review We summarize the Podcast episodes for November 2021.  We covered Euro Nymphs, Fly Tying and more as we looked back on November and looked ahead to December of 2021. https://wetflyswing.com/November2021

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/266 The purpose of this episode is to raise your awareness of the Boundary Waters status and encourage you to help preserve the great wilderness area in the country. Riverhorse Nakadate shares some insight into what he's been up to lately with Patagonia helping save the Boundary Waters movement. Click here to help protect the Boundary Waters: https://www.savetheboundarywaters.org/ Boundary Waters Show Notes with Riverhorse Nakadate 03:10 - Riverhorse is working on a new Patagonia film with Tony Czech 07:17 - The Darkest Web - Protecting the Gulf of Mexico from illegal fishing 09:30 - Riverhorse talks Paddling in the back country - read more in detail here 24:01 - The Punch Project - is a project that celebrates food, culture, music, and art 25:45 - Riverhorse was on the Fretboard Journal Podcast 26:05 - Riverhorse's reading in The Bent - MeatEater's Podcast (at 47:50) 37:45 - Trout Unlimited is doing some great stuff throughout the country 40:14 - Patagonia Action Works is

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/265 Sponsor: https://wetflyswing.com/stonefly Bart Lombardo from Panfish on the Fly is here to share his top 13 goto panfish flies and a step x step guide to catching panfish in cold and warmer waters.  Bart shares the 13 flies he uses throughout the year and the tips to find fish. Bart is another police officer who turned to fly fishing as a way to de-stress and tells a little of that story today.  This podcast is jam packed with content so click the play button below and grab some panfish knowledge! Show Notes with Bart Lombardo - Pat Cohen has a creatures series and was on the podcast in episode 107 and covered deer hair poppers and his magical fly tying touch. - Terry and Roxanne and Terry with their bluegill fly fishing and flies and fly fishing for crappie are two great current books available + the Sunfishes Book by Jack Ellis The 13 Essential Panfish Flies 1. The Triangle Bug 2. Soft Hackle 3. The McGinty 4. Poppers 5. Marabou Damsel Fly 6. Wooly Worm 7. Brim Kill