1 hr 15 min
Jerry Darkes on Great Lakes Fly Fishing - Steelhead, Swinging Flies, Switch Rod Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast
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Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/170
Jerry Darkes, one of the biggest names the Great Lakes for steelhead and numerous other species, is here to break down Great Lakes Fly Fishing. Jerry discusses the switch rod with a focus on swinging flies for great lakes steelhead.
Jerry shares his favorite goto pattern for steelhead and why he's heading out into the bigger water to chase fish these days.
Show Notes with Jerry Darkes
- I noted the Adrian Cortes podcast where he fishes dry lines for winter steelhead.
- Fly Fishing the Inland Oceans was Jerry’s first major book.
- Here’s a link to Jerry’s new book with a fly tying focus: Essential Flies for the Great Lakes Region.
- Superior Fishing by Robert Roosevelt. This book documents a trip through the upper of the midwest.
- We talk about Kevin Feenstra, Pete Humphries and Greg Senyo who are all big players in the great lakes area.
- I had Kelly Galloup and Gary Borger were both on the podcast in past episodes.
- Swisher and Richards wrote Selective Trout which was a huge influence for many anglers in the midwest.
- T3H 11’ 8 weight Scott is a great all around rod for the great lakes.
- The spey lights from SA have become super popular.
- We talked about the temple dog fly patterns. Here is Davie showing how to do it.
You can find Jerry on Instagram at Jerry Darkes
Resources Noted in the Show
Fly Fishing the Inland Oceans
Essential Flies for the Great Lakes Region
Superior Fishing by Robert Roosevelt
Videos and/or podcasts Noted in the Show
Jerry on Tubes
The Temple Dog by Davie Mcphail
“The small mouth bass is the native trout of the midwest.”
-Jerry Darkes
photo via: Chagrin River Outfitters
Conclusion with Jerry Darkes
Jerry Darkes, one of the big names in the Great Lakes, shares the history of fly fishing in the region with a focus on steelhead. We find out which switch rod setup will work for your next trip.
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/170
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/170
Jerry Darkes, one of the biggest names the Great Lakes for steelhead and numerous other species, is here to break down Great Lakes Fly Fishing. Jerry discusses the switch rod with a focus on swinging flies for great lakes steelhead.
Jerry shares his favorite goto pattern for steelhead and why he's heading out into the bigger water to chase fish these days.
Show Notes with Jerry Darkes
- I noted the Adrian Cortes podcast where he fishes dry lines for winter steelhead.
- Fly Fishing the Inland Oceans was Jerry’s first major book.
- Here’s a link to Jerry’s new book with a fly tying focus: Essential Flies for the Great Lakes Region.
- Superior Fishing by Robert Roosevelt. This book documents a trip through the upper of the midwest.
- We talk about Kevin Feenstra, Pete Humphries and Greg Senyo who are all big players in the great lakes area.
- I had Kelly Galloup and Gary Borger were both on the podcast in past episodes.
- Swisher and Richards wrote Selective Trout which was a huge influence for many anglers in the midwest.
- T3H 11’ 8 weight Scott is a great all around rod for the great lakes.
- The spey lights from SA have become super popular.
- We talked about the temple dog fly patterns. Here is Davie showing how to do it.
You can find Jerry on Instagram at Jerry Darkes
Resources Noted in the Show
Fly Fishing the Inland Oceans
Essential Flies for the Great Lakes Region
Superior Fishing by Robert Roosevelt
Videos and/or podcasts Noted in the Show
Jerry on Tubes
The Temple Dog by Davie Mcphail
“The small mouth bass is the native trout of the midwest.”
-Jerry Darkes
photo via: Chagrin River Outfitters
Conclusion with Jerry Darkes
Jerry Darkes, one of the big names in the Great Lakes, shares the history of fly fishing in the region with a focus on steelhead. We find out which switch rod setup will work for your next trip.
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/170
1 hr 15 min