I have a Free fly tying webinar that I am launching and sharing if you are interested in improving your fly tying game. The first webinar will be for those just getting started or brand new to fly tying. Click on the link below to join the Free Fly Tying Webinar. I'll cover all of the steps to find materials...
Fly Fishing 101
WFS 27 – The Line Speed Jedi – Tim Rawlins Interview | Spey Casting, Kamloops, Alaskan Pilot
Dave - Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/27 I was finally able to sit down and have a conversation with Tim Rawlins from Line Speed Jedi dot com. Tim has been documenting his spey casting journey on his youtube channel and website. Tim not only breaks out some amazing resources for those interested in spey casting but shares some crazy Alaskan stories from his time flying bush planes. I'm excited to get into this one so let's jump in and get er done.
In todays fly tying video I show you how to tie a Royal Coachman Bucktail. This pattern was taken from the book, The Half-Pounder a Steelhead Trout by Dennis Lee. Click here to watch the Royal Coachman video: Royal Coachman Bucktail Material List
Thread: Size 70 Ultra Thread red Hook: Dai-Riki #899 Size #6 Tail: Red Hackle Body: back 3rd peacock, red floss, front 3rd peacock Hackle: Pheasant...
Fly Fishing 101
WFS 025 – Trout and Feather Interview with Tim Cammisa | Youtube Fly Tying – Lake Erie Steelhead
Dave - Tim Camissa breaks down his history tying flies online and building a fly fishing brand while working full time. He shares some sweet fly tying tips and gives us a glimpse at a special fly fishing conference that he attends each year. Tim talks about Lake Erie Steelhead, his home trout waters and the fly tying video that got 150,000 views for him. He shares what it has taken him to become a leader in the online fly fishing space.
Fly Fishing 101
WFS 020 – Dec Hogan Interview | Fly Fishing, Passion, Tying Steelhead Flies with Style
Dave - Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/20 Dec speaks in public for the first time about what went down when he posted on Social Media telling anyone who listened to not buy his new book. Dec also shares a few great tips and a perspective from one of our big names and real good guys in the steelhead game.
Have you been wondering what it would take to get started fly fishing? To learn the Fly Fishing Gear Basics so you can go connect with nature and reel in a big one? But, it's size does not matter when it comes to fly fishing gear. Maybe you're thinking it will just cost too much money to start a new thing? ...
In todays episode I show you how to tie a disco midge. A super basic pattern but also super effective and works great year around. Only a few materials to use for this fly so let's get started! Click here to watch the Disco Midge Video:
Disco Midge Material List
Thread: Size 70 Ultra Thread red Hook: Mustad C49S size #14 Body: Size 70 Ultra Thread...
Fly Fishing 101
WFS 002 – The Evening Hatch Fly Fishing Shop with Jack Mitchell – Steelhead Fishing, Klickitat
Dave - Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/02 Jack Mitchell covers Olympic Peninsula and Klickitat River steelhead fly fishing in Episode 002 of the Fly Fishing Podcast. Jack is one of the biggest names in Washington fly fishing and runs The Evening Hatch Fly Shop. He gets into a bunch of great tips on fishing for winter steelhead including some of the patterns that have worked well for him, spey casting tips and setting up a balanced outfit. Jack has almost 30 years of guiding experience so you don't want to miss any of the nuggets he shares in this episode.
I was dry fly fishing in Montana a number of years ago on a small trout stream outside of Missoula. There was this crazy hatch going on and the fish were on it. We were approaching dark so every cast felt critical as we ran out of time. Myself and another buddy were picking up some nice fish. But Ryan, our...
Wet fly fishing on rivers may seem a little old school to some in the fly fishing world. You know, the wet fly swing? or fishing a cast of wet flies? It's like when you were 14 years old and your parents were talking about their youth and the crazy stuff they did. Boring. But, today I'd like you to Just...