Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

Dave Stewart
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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 much 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 world. Season 1 covers all things steelhead fishing. Better understand topics like spey casting, nymphing vs. swinging flies, intruders, finding fish, conservation and finding new waters. Come join us for the current season and share the stories and great memories told by amazing people.

  1. 1d ago

    Hunting with a Fly #5 | Streamer Spey Fishing for Big Trout with Rick Kustich

    #1008 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/1008 Presented by: Blue Bonefish Lodge, Smitty’s Fly Box, On DeMark Lodge, Outpost on the Nush Big trout don’t always give you much room for a back cast. Streamer Spey helps you put a fly beside a logjam, work a tight bank, and reach water that’s tough to cover with a standard overhead cast. In this fifth episode of Hunting with a Fly, Rick Kustich breaks down his approach to chasing predatory trout with Spey gear. He explains how rod and line choices shape your presentation, which casts suit tight spots, and how to move a streamer to trigger a chase. From a short feeding window after rain to a trout following your fly into the shallows, Rick shares how to recognize these opportunities and make the most of them. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/1008

    Hunting with a Fly #5 | Streamer Spey Fishing for Big Trout with Rick Kustich

  2. 3d ago

    Wet Fly Fishing with Davy Wotton: Leaders, Slack, and Detecting Takes

    #1006 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/1006 Presented by: Blue Bonefish Lodge, Montana Fly Fishing Lodge, FishHound Expeditions, Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho A trout can take a wet fly and turn before you ever feel the pull. Davy Wotton joins us to explain how a little slack, the right rod position, and a steady lift can help you connect with fish that are easy to miss. We get into soft hackles, winged wet flies, and how to choose between upstream, across-stream, and downstream presentations. Davy breaks down his leader system and explains why fly spacing, line diameter, and casting pace matter when fishing multiple flies. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/1006

    Wet Fly Fishing with Davy Wotton: Leaders, Slack, and Detecting Takes

  3. 4d ago

    Fly Fishing Bootcamp 2026: Learn from 23 Trout Fishing Instructors Live

    Register for the Bootcamp: https://wetflyswing.com/bootcamp Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/pescador https://wetflyswing.com/stonefly In this episode of Wet Fly Swing, Dave gives you a full preview of the 2026 Fly Fishing Bootcamp for Trout Anglers, happening October 30 through November 2. This free, four-day online event brings together 23 fly fishing instructors covering everything from trout behavior, nymphing, and reading water to casting, dry flies, streamers, trout spey, and fly tying. Dave walks through each day's lineup, including sessions with Jason Randall, Devin Olsen, Rick Kustich, Davy Wotton, Skip Morris, Phil Rowley, and more. You'll also hear four practical fishing tips from Bootcamp speakers, learn how to join the live demonstrations and Q&A sessions, and find out how to access the replays and bonus resources through the All-Access Pass. Register for free at https://wetflyswing.com/bootcamp

  4. 6d ago

    15 Streamer Fishing Tips: Muddy Water, Fast Retrieves, and Big Brown Trout (2022 Greatest Hits)

    Listen to the Full Tommy Lynch episode here: https://www.wetflyswing.com/347 Sponsors: https://www.wetflyswing.com/teton https://www.wetflyswing.com/pescador Big brown trout don't always feed when conditions look good. Sometimes the best streamer fishing happens when rivers rise, water turns muddy, and other anglers head home. In this short solo episode of Wet Fly Swing, we're revisiting 15 streamer fishing tips from Tommy Lynch, one of the most popular guests from 2022. These tips come from episode 347, where Tommy shared his approach to targeting large brown trout and understanding what makes them chase a fly. We cover why low, stable barometric pressure matters, how to adjust your retrieve in clear versus muddy water, and why streamer movement can be more important than fly color. You'll hear how Tommy uses short, sharp strips to make streamers swim naturally, adjusts leader lengths for different rivers, and targets aggressive trout in shallow, fast water. We also get into his approach to following fish, missed strikes, and choosing the right fly line for the conditions. This is a quick breakdown of 15 practical tips you can take to the river on your next streamer trip. Whether you're fishing big tailwaters, smaller trout streams, or high, stained rivers, Tommy's ideas will give you a few things to test. And if you want the full conversation, head back to Wet Fly Swing episode 347 for the complete interview with Tommy Lynch.

  5. Oct 20

    Missouri River Fly Fishing with Brandon Friis and Heath Gunns: Dry Flies, Drift Boats, and Spoken Outdoors

    #1003 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/1003 Presented by: On DeMark Lodge In this episode, Brandon Friis and Heath Gunns discuss Missouri River fly fishing, dry-fly techniques, drift boats, and the value of spending time outdoors. Brandon shares what he learned at the Missouri River Dry Fly School, including fishing the Trico hatch and switching to nymphs as conditions changed. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/1003

    Missouri River Fly Fishing with Brandon Friis and Heath Gunns: Dry Flies, Drift Boats, and Spoken Outdoors

  6. Oct 19

    The Clouser Minnow Story with Bob Clouser: Fly Tying, Smallmouth, and Lefty Kreh

    #1002 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/1002 Presented by: Montana Fly Fishing Lodge, Pescador on the Fly, Blue Bonefish Lodge, No See Um Lodge Sponsors: https://www.wetflyswing.com/sponsors The Clouser Deep Minnow started with a practical problem on the Susquehanna River: how to make a fly fish more like the jigs that were catching smallmouth bass. Bob Clouser joins us to explain why the fly’s eyes were originally about weight and how Lefty Kreh gave the pattern its name. We get into retrieves, early red fox tail versions, and the difference between a fly that sinks and one that stays near the surface. Bob also shares the stories behind his Suspender and Furry Foam Crayfish, including why watching a fly fall can matter as much as stripping it back. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/1002

    The Clouser Minnow Story with Bob Clouser: Fly Tying, Smallmouth, and Lefty Kreh

  7. Oct 16

    Casting For Recovery with Susan Gaetz: Fly Fishing, Healing, and Connection

    #1001 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/1001 Presented by: Sullivan Fly Rods Casting for Recovery began with two retreats in Vermont and has grown into a program serving nearly 14,000 women. In this episode, Susan Gaetz shares how Casting for Recovery uses fly fishing, nature, volunteer support, and small-group retreats to help women diagnosed with breast cancer find connection and confidence. Susan also explains how Casting for Recovery developed retreats for women with advanced breast cancer, how volunteers make the program work, and how partnerships help expand its reach. The conversation finishes with the Jane Drift Boat Project and a rapid-fire round covering fishing gear, gardening, smoothies, education, and photography. Show Notes: https://www.wetflyswing.com/1001

    Casting For Recovery with Susan Gaetz: Fly Fishing, Healing, and Connection

  8. Oct 14

    Deschutes River History with Ron Walp – Steelhead, Hunting, and Doug Stewart

    #1000 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/1000 Presented by: Stonefly Nets, On DeMark Lodge, Gallatin River Lodge, Blue Bonefish Lodge The night before we recorded, Ron Walp pulled an old baseball scorebook off his shelf and found my dad’s name inside. That’s where this story of Deschutes River history begins, with a connection that reaches back well beyond our fishing camps. For Episode 1,000 of the Wet Fly Swing Podcast, we’re joined by an old friend who has spent more than 50 years running the Deschutes. Ron shares stories about playing professional baseball, buying his first jet sled on a teacher’s salary, fishing the river before the dams, and getting to know my dad, Doug Stewart. We also get into the people who helped protect the lower river, the lesson that changed how Ron hooks steelhead, and the canyon mornings that keep bringing him back to a river that has shaped so much of his life. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/1000

    Deschutes River History with Ron Walp – Steelhead, Hunting, and Doug Stewart
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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 much 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 world. Season 1 covers all things steelhead fishing. Better understand topics like spey casting, nymphing vs. swinging flies, intruders, finding fish, conservation and finding new waters. Come join us for the current season and share the stories and great memories told by amazing people.

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  • Creator
    Dave Stewart
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1.1K
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright: Wet Fly Swing Media - Your Fly Fishing and Fly Tying Resource | 2017 - 2026
  • Show Website
    Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

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