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. 2d ago

    Exploring New Trout Water with Tim Cammisa: Access, Flows, and TroutRoutes

    #981 Show Notes: https://www.wetflyswing.com/981 Presented By: TroutRoutes In this episode, Dave talks with Tim Cammisa of Trout and Feather about exploring new trout water with a better plan. Tim explains how he uses TroutRoutes, access maps, USGS streamflow data, local information, and backup locations before leaving home. The planning does not end when Tim reaches the river. He confirms access, checks water temperature, watches for insects and rising fish, and studies the dominant water type before choosing a fly. Dave and Tim also discuss river-reading, technology, social media, and protective trout water. #981 Show Notes: https://www.wetflyswing.com/981

    Exploring New Trout Water with Tim Cammisa: Access, Flows, and TroutRoutes

  2. 4d ago

    Swinging for Steelhead in Indiana with Tim Scott of Tie-A-Thon

    #980 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/980 Presented by: On DeMark Lodge, Golden Fly Shop, Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho, Jackson Hole Fly Company On a fall weekend in South Bend, Indiana, you can hear the Notre Dame marching band from the river while swinging a fly for steelhead. Tim Scott has spent more than 30 years fishing these waters where steelhead, St. Joe smallmouth, and streamer fishing are all part of the experience. He is also the co-founder of Tie-A-Thon, which started with a goal of a couple thousand flies and has now passed 500,000, supporting groups that use fly fishing for education, therapy, veterans, and kids. We also dig into Tim’s steelhead setup, his sink-tip system, and a Clouser-style minnow inspired by the work of Fox Statler and Kevin Feenstra. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/980

    Swinging for Steelhead in Indiana with Tim Scott of Tie-A-Thon

  3. 5d ago

    Fly Fishing Belize with Chris Leeman: Permit, Tarpon, and Bonefish

    #979 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/979 Presented by: Blue Bonefish Lodge In this episode, Chris Leeman of Blue Bonefish Lodge explains how Sargasso has changed fishing Belize around Ambergris Caye. He also breaks down seasonal opportunities for tarpon and bonefish, why full moons can produce excellent fishing, and why July may be one of Belize's most overlooked months. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/979

    Fly Fishing Belize with Chris Leeman: Permit, Tarpon, and Bonefish

  4. 6d ago

    Miramichi River Atlantic Salmon with Marlon Prince from New Brunswick Fishing Guides

    #978 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/978 Presented by: Montana Fly Fishing Lodge, TroutRoutes, Stonefly Nets, Yellowstone Teton Territory Sponsors: https://www.wetflyswing.com/sponsors Marlon Prince gives us a guide's view of New Brunswick, including the famous Miramichi River and a long list of fisheries that don't always get the same attention. We dig into when to come, what to bring, how the spring salmon fishery works, and why New Brunswick has become much more than a place anglers drive through on their way somewhere else. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/978

    Miramichi River Atlantic Salmon with Marlon Prince from New Brunswick Fishing Guides

  5. Sep 4

    The Small-Fly Playbook: 14 Tips from Ed Engle

    Show Notes: http://wetflyswing.com/977 Sponsors: http://wetflyswing.com/Sponsors In this episode, we’re digging back into a conversation with Ed Engle, one of the longtime voices in fishing and tying small flies. Ed has spent decades fishing technical trout water, and his approach is less about making things complicated and more about getting the fundamentals right. We’re pulling out 14 of Ed’s best tips for fishing small flies, including why size comes before color, how close you should get to feeding trout, and why a longer leader isn’t always the answer. You’ll also hear how Ed reads a trout’s position in the water before making a cast, why he wants an unweighted nymph somewhere in his rig, and how he uses movement when fishing small BWO nymphs. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why you shouldn’t fish a smaller fly than the trout requireWhy simple patterns can be so effective in tiny sizesWhy Ed often sticks with a 9- to 10-foot leader instead of going extra longHow to adjust your hook set when presenting a dry fly downstreamHow Ed swings small wet flies to rising troutWhy BWO nymphs don’t always need to be dead-driftedHow a weighted fly can help an unweighted nymph move naturallyWhat a trout’s vertical position tells you about whether it’s actively feedingWhy actually seeing your tiny dry fly mattersHow to make your fly the first thing a trout seesWhy slack-line casts become so important on technical waterHow the way a trout rises to your fly can tell you whether your presentation is rightWhy Ed wants to get as close to a trout as possible without changing its behaviorWhy matching the size of the natural is Ed’s #1 priority Ed’s approach comes back to simplicity. When you find the natural insect, start by figuring out its size. Get that right first. If your fly also comes close in color and silhouette, even better but size is where Ed starts. We’ll also hear why Ed believes small-fly fishing is ultimately about having as little as possible between you and the fish. If you fish midges, BWOs, tricos, technical tailwaters, or selective rising trout, this episode gives you 14 ideas you can take straight to the water.

  6. Sep 2

    Dean River Steelhead and Spey Casting with Kara Knight

    #976 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/976 Presented by: Fly Fish with me Utah, FishHound Expeditions, Drifthook Fly Fishing Sponsors: https://www.wetflyswing.com/sponsors Kara Knight is a steelhead angler, casting instructor, longtime lodge professional, and competitive caster based in British Columbia. We get into the Dean, Spey-O-Rama, steelhead conservation, casting practice, competition gear, and the lessons Kara has picked up from years spent around some of BC’s great steelhead rivers. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/976

    Dean River Steelhead and Spey Casting with Kara Knight

  7. Sep 1

    Gallatin River Fly Fishing with Ryan Kirt - Montana, Trip Planning, Terrestrials

    975 Show Notes: https://www.wetflyswing.com/975 Presented by: Gallatin River Lodge Ask ten Montana anglers where to fish, and you’ll probably hear ten different answers. Every now and then, someone points you toward a stretch that still feels a little overlooked. Today, we’re heading into southwest Montana for some Gallatin River fly fishing with someone who has called Bozeman home for more than 30 years. Ryan Kirt has lived in Bozeman for 32 years and has been connected with Gallatin River Lodge for more than a decade. He shares what makes the Gallatin different, from private-access fishing and wade fishing to late-summer terrestrials, streamers, and nymphs. We also cover the best rods and flies for the Gallatin, how to build a three-day Montana fishing trip, and what makes Gallatin River Lodge a special base for exploring Southwest Montana. Show Notes: https://www.wetflyswing.com/975

    Gallatin River Fly Fishing with Ryan Kirt - Montana, Trip Planning, Terrestrials

  8. Aug 31

    Trout Unlimited’s Chris Wood on Conservation, Public Lands, and the Power of Anglers

    #974 Show Notes https://www.wetflyswing.com/974 Presented by: Drifthook, AVC Rig, Redd's Flies, Golden Fly Shop In this episode, Chris takes us from that first Alaska salmon encounter to some of the biggest conservation efforts Trout Unlimited has worked on, including the Roadless Rule, Bristol Bay, the Klamath, Yankee Fork restoration, and Apache trout recovery. More than anything, the conservation shows why Trout Unlimited believes anglers can make a real difference when they speak up, stay involved, and protect the waters they care about. Show Notes https://www.wetflyswing.com/974

    Trout Unlimited’s Chris Wood on Conservation, Public Lands, and the Power of Anglers
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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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