The MEND Fly Fishing Podcast

Joe Rotter
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Hosted by Joe Rotter and we talk all things fly fishing and some hunting. Discussions include nymphing, streamer fishing, fly fishing, bad ass casting, saltwater, and too much technical crap to list here.

  1. DEC 11

    Episode 89 - Company Outing - Steelhead, Poker, Chukar Hunt, and Fiddle Playin'

    A group of Reds Fly Shop staff and industry friends head to the Snake River and Grand Ronde for steelhead swinging, Hell’s Canyon chucker hunting, jet-boat runs, and a chaotic poker tournament. The episode covers gear and casting tips, favorite flies and setups, memorable catches and mishaps, and invites listeners to the Reds Rendezvous on May 2nd. Connect with Red's : Email: staff@redsflyshop.com Phone: (509) 933-2300 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redsflyshop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redsflyshop Shop Online: https://www.redsflyfishing.com

    1h 6m

  2. NOV 29

    Episode 88: 48 Tales. One Man’s Quest to Catch Fish in ALL Lower 48 States.

    High school teacher Ryan Burch describes a year‑long solo journey to catch a fish in each of the lower 48 states, four months in and 10,000 miles traveled so far. He shares stories from the road—camping, local fly shops, standout fisheries like Henry’s Lake and the Madison, and close calls such as a tense encounter in Wisconsin. The episode covers gear and rig details, memorable people he’s met, lessons learned from guides, and the highs and lows of long‑term travel and fishing. Follow his project on Instagram at @TalesOfThe48 and expect more adventures through the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

    1h 17m

  3. NOV 25

    Episode 87 - Tightline Transformation: From Garage Casting to Competition Beats

    Casual group podcast. Joe Rotter and Jason Harwood host Chris Waddle to discuss tightline nymphing, competitive angling, and the learning curve from backyard casting to mini-comps. They share personal fishing stories, gear choices, and why tightline techniques reveal more trout in close, pressured water. Key takeaways include reading water and beats, changing depth before flies, maintaining contact with your nymphs, practical competition rules and strategies, and tips to get over the beginner hump with tightline nymphing.

    1h 22m

  4. NOV 19

    Episode 86 - Tying Flies Morning of My Guide Trip. Jig, Drift, Hook: Yarn Indicators, Mop Flies, and Practical Fly Tips

    Joe Rotter ties a simple, fast nymph and walks through why he ties flies on short notice—how pattern choice supports fishing style, materials to use, and keeping flies light and effective. He also explains how tying your own flies increases focus and success on the water. The episode also covers fishing techniques that produced recent success: mono yarn tightline indicators for technical currents, jigging chartreuse mop flies and leech-style patterns in slow edges, short-line evening nymph rigs, and practical takeaways from guided trips and outings. Tight Line Indicator Rig:  https://youtu.be/gjWVUndhwTQ?si=7aj9v6XDoe1ow0G5

    41 min

  5. NOV 6

    Episode 85 - Blue-Winged Olive Bonanza: Small-Flies, Big Fish

    Joe Rotter goes solo and covers a week of fishing highlights: a long-running blue-winged olive hatch, precise small-dry fly tactics with ultralight rods, and tips for slow hook sets. He also talks about jig streamers, a strong worm bite after rain, new Gray Watermaster Kodiaks at Red's, and the value of vintage and modern Sage rods. Listeners get practical gear notes (sink-tip and single-fly rigs, New Zealand indicators), tying tips for squirmy worms, and advice for spotting and targeting pods of feeding fish during hatches.

    35 min

  6. OCT 30

    Episode 84 - Tuesday's Tippets with Greasy Bugs Hayden

    Joe Rotter and Hayden Williams chat riverside about fishing this week and focus on the technical aspects of fishing the BWO hatch this past week.  Tips and BS. Good stuff.    Connect with Red's : Website: https://www.redsflyfishing.com YouTube Channel: Red's Fly Shop - YouTube Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redsflyshop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redsflyshop  Email: staff@redsflyshop.com Phone: (509) 933-2300

    39 min

  7. OCT 16

    Episode 83 - Tuesday’s Tippets w/ Eric Nickum Fresh Off the Water

    Joe and Eric trade hunting stories, river reports and tactics after a big cold snap brought bigger trout and lively blue-winged olive hatches. They cover stonefly and streamer action, tightline nymphing with Protagon-style flies, and the value of a two-rod system for opportunistic dry-fly eating fish. Plus: upcoming events (women's rendezvous and Fly Fishing Film Tour), practical gear tips on gloves and layering, and quick advice on picking flies in person for the best results. Connect with Red's : Website: https://www.redsflyfishing.com YouTube Channel: Red's Fly Shop - YouTube Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redsflyshop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redsflyshop  Email: staff@redsflyshop.com Phone: (509) 933-2300

    1 hr

  8. OCT 7

    Episode 82 - Tuesday's Tippets with Shop Manager Bob

    Joe and Shop Manager Bob deliver short, practical fall fishing advice for DIY anglers: observe the river and other fishermen, favor small BWO patterns (sizes 18–20), use yarn indicators and shorter nymph rigs, and avoid over-deep setups. Pre-rig rods and keep flies, tippet and tools organized so you can fish efficiently. The episode also shares shuttle‑peeping and wade vs. float tips, steelhead trip anecdotes, the value of humility and experimentation, and recommends soft hackles and focused strategies for October low-water fishing.   Connect with Red's : Website: https://www.redsflyfishing.com YouTube Channel: Red's Fly Shop - YouTube Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redsflyshop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redsflyshop  Email: staff@redsflyshop.com Phone: (509) 933-2300

    1h 7m
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Hosted by Joe Rotter and we talk all things fly fishing and some hunting. Discussions include nymphing, streamer fishing, fly fishing, bad ass casting, saltwater, and too much technical crap to list here.

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  • Creator
    Joe Rotter
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    89
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2023 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The MEND Fly Fishing Podcast

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