Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/128 I sat down with Tom Ski who has become a good online friend of mine and who talks about a life outdoors in fly fishing and now as an online free lancer for a number of companies including Yamaha. Find out about his plan to hike the Pacific Crest Trail while do fly tying videos on the road.  We dig into the business side of the outdoors and get into some tips and tricks about monetizing an outdoor business. Join the New Podcast Launch here: https://wetflyswing.com/online Show Notes with Tom Ski - Yamaha and Tide Water Boats are two companies that Tom helps to promote through his online work. - Klymit Gear was noted here as a company that Tom really loves in the camping space. - Here is the blog post from Kevin Kelly that talks about your 1000 true fans. - Guerrilla Marketing talks about how to do it as a solopreneur. - We talked about Fin Cognito and the Giveaway.  Now you can find their stuff at Cognito Brands here. - The Hydro Phobic Flex Shield shirt from Cognito Br

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/127 Klaus Frimor shares a great perspective on scandi lines and casting (aka underhand casting).  Klaus tells his story about growing up in Denmark and how his connection with Loop came to be. Klaus is the main rod designer for single and two handed rods for Loop.  Klaus shares his perspective on how and why spey casting and spey lines are different if Europe vs the US. Show Notes with Klaus Frimor - I noted Martin with the Global Fly Fisher who was on the podcast in episode 99. - Klaus talks about running into Göran Anderson who founded Loop. - Underhand casting described by Göran Anderson as described further here. - We talk about the Line Speed Jedi aka Tim Rawlins.  Tim was on the podcast in episode 27 and wanted to ask Klaus about the limits of underhand casting. - I noted the Mariusz Wroblewski episode where we talked about skagit rods for winter steelhead. - Guideline is the other big company out of the UK that is leading the way in fly fishing around Europe. - We t

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/126 We hear the story of how John Peterka came to own Sage Brush Dry, a great company out of Kake Alaska producing dry bags for hunting and fishing.  Find out how part of the deal when buying the company was for John to become a fly fisher. John describes their process of using radio frequency welding which creates a thermal and air tight bond.  They can get more curve because they are using hot air welding via a double bond.  A lot of terminology but bottom line is they produce a killer water proof bag. Show Notes with Sage Brush Dry T Zip is the company John uses for their bomber waterproof zippers. The hip and deck pack is the perfect bag for fly fishing.  The day tripper is also a great fly fishing bag that includes fly rod tube holders. John talks about the Ttlingit Tribe that is in the Kake area.  Find out how basketball helped John break the ice with the Ttlingit community. Mariusz Wroblewski was on the podcast here and described his experience in Kamchatku. We talk

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/125 Charlie Craven from Charlie's Fly Box breaks down a perspective of tying flies for a living.  He describes what it takes to make an original pattern and what it means to become a signature fly tyer. We also here about his fly tying class and the book he wrote that many consider the ultimate guide for beginner fly tyers.  Find out which is the number 1 selling pattern in the box an what he always has handy heading out on the river. Show Notes with Charlie Craven (Updated links and time stamps: https://wetflyswing.com/125) Rocky Mountain Anglers was one of the main fly shops that helped Charlie understand the process of running a fly shop. I noted the Bruce Chard episode and the hotspot that Denver Colorado is in North America. Charlie is a signature tyer with Umpqua.  Charlie clarifies how the royalties works in the business. Rainey Riding was on the podcast in episode 114 and talked about patents and trademarking. Craven's Two Bit Hooker is a trademarked fly pattern. W

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/124 Bruce Chard breaks down Giant Tarpon Fly Fishing today on the podcast.  Bruce is a longtime guide out in the Florida area and shares his best tips and tricks. To be honest, we didn't even come close to covering it all but did go a little deep on some juicy topics. Bruce goes deep into how you present the fly for tarpon, the tarpon toad and whether you can DIY your way to tarpon.  Baby tarpon might be your best chance to DIY a few tarpon to the fly.   Show Sponsors Got Fishing Fishing Adventures: https://gotfishing.com/ Fly Fishing and Tying Journal: https://ftjangler.com/ Show Notes with Bruce Chard (Updated show links: https://wetflyswing.com/124) I gave a shoutout to Justin at CBFlyFishing on Instagram who had a few questions about guiding and making a business out of it all. Bruce's best tip to be a guide is to go to the IFTD show and meet everyone. We talked about ICAST and the Florida Fly Fishing show.  Bruce notes that Denver is a great hub for the IFTD show and

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/wildfish Giveaway:  https://wetflyswing.com/giveaway I sat down with Denis Isbister who is the host of the TV show Wild Fish Wild Places which has been running for 12 years now.   Denis is a Pyramid Lake expert and breaks down the greatness of Pyramid and the monster Lahontan Cutthroat trout that cruise the lake.   Show Notes with Denis Isbister (Updated time stamps: https://wetflyswing.com/wildfish) - Kelly Galloup was on the podcast here and talked about the influence of bass on his flies and fishing. - We talk about Brian from Got Fishing who is our other partner in the giveaway and was on the podcast here. - You can find the ladder chair at Crosby Lodge. - The popcorn beettle is the goto pattern on Pyramid Lake. - Mike Anderson from the Reno Fly Shop is a great resource for Pyramid Lake. - The Paiute Tribe is the local tribe the manages Pyramid Lake. - We are going to put up the winner at the Pyramid Lake Lodge. - Phil Rowley was on the podcast in episode 34 and is the

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/123 I had a great chat with Mariusz Wroblewski who is a big name in steelhead conservation, spey casting and two-handed rod development.  Mariusz breaks down the exact rod you need for winter steelhead for large and small rivers.  We cover the details of the right skagit line for the job. We then talk about the triple density line and how to line your spey rod correctly based on the line and sink tip length and weight.  We also jump into what Kamchatku has to offer and how steelhead is so different than the lower 48. Recommended Two Handed Rod for Winter Steelhead: https://wetflyswing.com/echo   Show Notes with Mariusz Wroblewski (Updated Show Notes Links and Time Stamps:  Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/123) Simon Gawesworth and others were hosted on the Penoy River while Mariusz was working there. Mariusz works for the Wild Salmon Center. The Kola Peninsula and the Penoy River was the period of time that helped Mariusz get into conservation. Skeena Wild is a group do

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/122 I connected with Rick Saez to talk about the Outdoor Biz Podcast and some tips to help you find out more about building a business in the outdoor space.  Rick is helping outdoor adventure businesses get into podcasting through his online courses. We hear about how Rick started at the bottom and worked his way up through the business via multiple companies along the way.  Tons of shoutouts to companies and people in the outdoor and fly fishing industries.  It was a fun chat to BS about the outdoors with Rick.   Fly Fishing Trip Giveaway: https://wetflyswing.com/giveaway   Show Notes with Rick Saez (Updated links here: https://wetflyswing.com/122) Eagle Creek, Dana Design, Umpqua Feather Merchants and Low Pro were all companies that Rick worked with before starting the Outdoor Biz Podcast. Tim Ferris is one of Rick's favorite podcast and one of the reasons that Rick jumped into podcasting. Fishpond, Far Bank, Tom Sadler, and Korkers have all been on the podcast with Rick.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/121 Fred Klein breaks down some great tips on tying classic wet flies and sheds some light on the history of wet flies.  He is the Grizzly king on Instagram and is breaking out beautiful pics for everyone to see out there. Fred talks about the history of classic flies and some of the great books you can check out.  We also touch on brook trout and some of the flies that Fred uses.  Don't miss this as Fred describes the 6 top must have books for classic flies.   Fly Fishing Trip Giveaway: https://wetflyswing.com/giveaway   Show Notes with Fred Klein (updated links/time:  https://wetflyswing.com/121) Ray Bergman was the editor for Outdoor Life.  The Book Trout from 1938 was Ray's biggest book with flies from pre WWII era. Grizzly King Fly on instagram is Fred's main outlet where he shares all of his over 350 custom wet fly patterns. We talk about the pathfinder as seen on Ray Bergman's book and tied here by Fred.  Fred describes a little about wet wings and how to tie them co

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/giveaway I talked to Brian Oakland from Got Fishing to talk about the big Giveaway for the Pyramid Lake Fishing Trip.  The Giveaway launched this week along with Dennis from Wild Fish Wild Places.  Brian Sheds some light on Pyramid Lake and why it's such a big destination in North American and how you might catch a 20 lb trout. Here's a link to the Pyramid Lake Giveaway: https://wetflyswing.com/giveaway Show Notes for the Pyramid Lake Fishing Giveaway We talked about how Got Fishing is different from Yellow Dog and who Brian caters to with Got Fishing. Here's the video that shows what ladder fishing at Pyramid Lake is all about.  Brian clarifies why they use ladders at Pyramid. I noted the giveaway where you can find it at wetflyswing.com/giveway.  This will always be the new location for giveaways going into the future and we should have 3 more big giveaways this year. Phil Rowley broke down balanced leaches and stillwater tips on the podcast in episode 34 here. We talk a

Show Notes: Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/120 Jeff Morgan sat down with me to cover small stream fly fishing.  Jeff is the author of a few great books including Small Stream Fly Fishing and the Oddballs books.  We talk about how small streams differ from large streams and why naturals are key in small creeks. We hear about his background in entomology and how he applies that to small streams and some of flies that work great including his deer hair daddy.  Find out why fish feed after high flow events and where you can find fish in small creeks. Show Sponsors Fly Fishing and Tying Journal: https://ftjangler.com/ Show Notes with Jeff Morgan Anglers Guide to the North Cascades was Jeff's first book.  Then Small Stream Fly Fishing and the Oddballs Books followed. We talked about the closing of WestFly.com which was Scott Richmond's baby that had been going out west for a long time. South Park skit on the three steps for business. I talked to Martin Joergensen here about what happens to the content once t

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/119 I sat down with Chad Alderson and Nick Hanna from the Barbless Podcast.  Barbless is one of the big podcasts in fly fishing space out of Chico California.  We talk about some of their new fishing apps getting closer to launch, some of the big guests they've had on the shows and what's to come this year. Show Sponsors Fly Fishing and Tying Journal: https://ftjangler.com/ Show Notes with the Barbless Podcast Here is the link to the Barbless episode with Greg Keenan from Fly Fishing Insider. Chad talks about the overland episode and what their show is all about. Chad tells us about their Full Body Fish replica guest they had on the show. One of their products includes a leader formula app that will make things easier for a beginner.  It's at Rigs.barbless.co. My flows is a second app they have coming which will help with the levels in your area. Amp'd Up Build is Chad's software company that is building the apps for their stuff. The Drake article where we talked about th

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/wintergear I've been getting some questions about the need for a winter steelhead fly fishing gear list for the upcoming Olympic Peninsula Steelhead Trip. I'll breakdown the basics today so we can assure you have the major items given rain, cold, sun, sleet, hail or any and all of the above.  Because it is February in the Pacific Northwest, we prepare for any condition. Pyramid Lake Fly Fishing Trip Giveaway: https://wetflyswing.com/giveaway   I.  Winter Steelhead Fly Fishing Gear List Click Here for Links and Videos: Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/wintergear Fly Rod - Two Handed #8-9 - [our recommendation] Fly Line - Two Skagit heads - One standard and the other a dual or triple density line. Sink Tips - Various tips from 3.9 inches per second to 11 inches per second. Lengths 7.5 feet to 15 feet Fly Rod - Single Handed #8 if needed - 9 to 9.5 foot #8 with matching dry line Reel - Large Arbor Tippet/Leader Hook file vest/pack Polarized glasses  Flies and Boxes [our r

https://wetflyswing.com/118 I sat down with Pete Erickson to talk about euro nymphing and his experience developing one of the popular euro nymphing rods on the market, the Echo Shadow X.  We find out which is the best length and weight, how to cast a euro nymphing rod and some bonus tips to help you while you are on the river. We also touch on Loch Style stillwater fishing and why it's something you should check out this year if you haven't heard about it yet.  We touch on a little bit on grayling as associated with Pete's Team USA work. Show Sponsors Fly Fishing and Tying Journal: https://ftjangler.com/ (mention that you connected via Wet Fly Swing) Show Notes with Pete Erickson I've had a few Team USA guests on the podcast in the past including Jeff Currier, Devin Olsen and Lance Egan. We talk about Oliver White, Tom Rowland and the rest of the Jackson Hole gang that Pete was connected with in the early 1990's.  Tom Bie and Lori-Ann Murphy were also all part of the crew in the early days. Pete won the gr

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/117 John McMillan is on the podcast to talk about our northwest steelhead runs, the ups and downs of anadromous fish cycles and why John is optimistic about the current state of steelhead.  John has a talent for clarifying the issues and breaking down where we are at given a long history of human influence in the northwest. There is no question this one will go down as one of the great podcast episodes and one of the first deep dives into some of the conservation topics related to steelhead and salmon.  The North Umpqua, Olympic Peninsula and Deschutes are all covered in this one.  Show Sponsors Fly Fishing and Tying Journal: https://ftjangler.com/ Echo Fly Fishing: https://wetflyswing.com/echo Show Notes with John McMillan (Updated show notes Time Stamps: https://wetflyswing.com/117) John talks about the highest priority basins that are on TU's list for steelhead and are their gems. We note the reason steelhead disappear in Alaska and note that John was on the Barbless

https://wetflyswing.com/116 I had a great chat with Rick Lee to talk about Hawaii Fly Fishing with a focus on bonefish.  Rick breaks down some great tips if you are heading to Hawaii with a focus on Maui today.  We talk about casting tips for the wind, how to strip retrieve and how you can put together a DIY trip of your own. We also cover the best flies and why dumbbell eyes are key, where bonefish live 80% of the time and how you can maximize the time while you are out there.  We dig into the best places to find bones including specific areas where flats are available. Show Sponsors Fly Fishing and Tying Journal: https://ftjangler.com/   Show Notes with Rick Lee Here's a photo of a Triggerfish which has a cool looking face. The bluefin trevally and the goat fish are two other species you can find in Maui. Peter Morse was on the podcast here to talk about the diversity of Australian fishing. Rick notes RIO and AirFlo as the goto lines he uses. The AirFlo bonefish line is discussed here. Rick describes what

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/top10 I share the Top 10 Fly Fishing Podcast Episodes from the first two years of the Wet Fly Swing Podcast.  I also add a few bonus podcasts in the show notes. If you have a favorite please leave a comment at the bottom of this post or leave a review on Apple Podcasts or at your favorite place to listen.   Hosted Trip to the Olympic Peninsula: https://wetflyswing.com/op   Top 10 Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast Episodes 10.  WFS 063 – Tom Rosenbauer Podcast - Orvis Fly Fishing 9.  WFS 002 – Jack Mitchell - Steelhead Fly Fishing 8.  WFS 047 – John Gierach Podcast Interview 7.  WFS 007 – Pete Humprhies - Spey Casting & Great Lakes Steelhead 6.  WFS 043 - Devin Olsen - Euro Nymphing, USA Fly Fishing Team 5.  WFS 052 - Kelly Galloup - Streamer Fly Fishing and Tying 4.  WFS 020 – Dec Hogan Interview - Steelhead Passion 3.  WFS 005 – Jim Teeny Interview – Sinking Lines, I Spot Em 2.  WFS 034 – Phil Rowley Stillwater Fly Fishing - Chironomids and the #1 episode over the last

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/115 I had the pleasure of talking to Tom Whiting who is the man behind Whiting Farms, the leader in fly tying hackles.  We hear about the history of how Tom built a great company that started with a connection with Henry Hoffman. Tom has a passion for chicken genetics and shares some cool stories about how he produces ultra high quality chicken hackles including the spey hackles that are substitutes for heron hackle.   Hosted Fly Fishing Trips with Dave: https://wetflyswing.com/destination   Show Notes with Tom Whiting The Fly Fish Food guys produced this Video on the Whiting Farms Operation. Archaeopteryx was noted as one of the first feathered dinosaurs and how birds evolved from dinosaurs. We talked about the history with Henry Hoffman and the history of how Tom purchased Hoffman's. We note Metz hackles who was also a big player in the past.  Umpqua purchased them in the mid 1990's and sold many more times. The Clip of the Feather King, plus a Danish Documentary produced

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/114 I sat down with Rainy Riding, the founder of Rainy's Flies, to hear the story of how she created one of the largest fly distribution centers in the country.  We go in deep to the history of how she created the company given plenty of setbacks along the way. Show Sponsor: Summer Steelhead on the Deschutes with Swing the Fly:   Show Notes Fly Fishing the West was the first magazine that Rainy placed an ad in for Rainys Flies. The Snakehead is one species Rainy notes for SE Asia.  Here's a interesting video on snakehead. Here is the Joan Wulff interview.  Rainy notes the impact from Joan to woman in fly fishing. The Grand hopper is one of Rainy's favorite patterns. Big Y Fly Shop and the Grand Hopper.  Rainy notes that she doesn't agree with them selling this fly under a different name. The Letort Hopper vs the Grand Hopper fly pattern.  We talk about innovation and how Rainy tries very hard to do a lot of fact checking before selling a new fly. Montana Flies and Umpqua

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/113 I finally sat down and had a great chat with Frank Amato who is the brains behind Salmon Trout Steelhead magazine, the Fly Fishing and Tying Journal and about 300 books relating to fishing. We hear how Frank was a key player in protecting the Deschutes River.  We also hear about the Blue Jetboat Frank has had since 1980 and how he saved my butt after flipping int he river. Hosted Fly Fishing Trips with Dave https://wetflyswing.com/destination Show Notes with Frank Amato (Updated show notes time stamp and links: Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/113) Field and Stream was one of the only fishing magazines at the time in the country and the Fishing and Hunting News was the only magazine in the west at the time. Salmon Trout and Steelhead was started in the summer of 1967.  Now over 60 years going strong. I had Craig Schuhmann, the editor of FTJ - The Fly Fishing and Tying Journal, on the podcast in episode 101. Fly Fishers International influenced the creation of FTJ.