Steelhead

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/76 I met Mia and Marty on the Deschutes to chat about their background guiding and running a business in fly fishing.  We also go deep into John Day steelhead fishing and include some tips on getting started. They also run through some smallmouth bass fishing tips and trips.  They started as skate boarders and snow boarders and then transitioned into fly fishing.  Marty talks about the feeling of catching his first steelhead and what you need to get started.

Ed Few, a distinguished craftsman of custom bamboo fly rods, shares his extraordinary journey from traditional boatmaking in England to mastering the art of fly fishing with hand-built gear. Delving into the essence of fly fishing's heritage, Ed brings to life the thrill of using bamboo rods, silk lines, and horsehair leaders, all while chasing steelhead in the Great Lakes. Listeners will be transported back in time, learning not just about the meticulous process of creating these traditional tools, but also how they can elevate their own fishing experiences. Ed's stories of craftsmanship, passion, and the pursuit of the perfect catch with historic gear promise to inspire and ignite a curiosity for the timeless art of fly fishing.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/235 Jason Miller, the Free style Tyer on Instagram is here to break down tying spey and dee flies and his love for steelhead.  We find out how to connect to some of the great companies that can help you elevate your tying game.

Why do steelhead take a fly?  Becasue they are looking for food - Maybe?  Because they have instincts from their juvenile self from 2 years previously - Likely?  Because they are aggressive fish and just get pissed that there is this little nagging thing in front of them - Oh Yeah...... All of these scenarios are likely correct at some...

Jay Peck is here to walk us through fly fishing New York, and some of the rivers he guides and fishes. We discover his egg setup and how he fishes it, some tips for handling your line and fishing on the water, and an overall primer to fish one of the great states in the union. Get ready to put...

In episode 14 of the Fly Fishing Show I had the pleasure of interviewing Jeff Layton from Grabflies.com.  Jeff talks about the patterns he does well on and sells in his fly shop along with some new and innovative products for attaching sinking tips. We cover the Olympic Peninsula rivers, the North Umpqua along with all of the flies that...

Do you know your fly rod history in the last 100 years?  Yeah, I didn't either.  But I listened to a great podcast recently and wanted to share that with you. In this episode of Anchored with April Vokey you can here the history from Gary Loomis' perspective There are a bunch of great stories on fly rods and how graphite...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/163 James Millard is back on the podcast to share the update on Olympic Peninsula Skagit Tactics and the new products they have out now.  We find out about a new line that you might enjoy checking out and a ultra light trout spey. We also dig into some more tips on skating dry flies for steelhead.  James shares some tips on best conditions and equipment for your next outing.  We also find out how the European folks are flipping the heads so they can do some scandal casting.

Tommy Lynch - the fish whisperer, one of the gurus of the streamer game, brings his A-game today.

Jon Hazlett is our guide today as we conquer the world of Rogue River fly fishing. We hear Jon's captivating tales, from his early guiding misadventures in Alaska to his favorite boat to use in the Rogue.