Alaska

Today, Adam Cuthriell from Fishhound Expeditions takes us on an Alaska fishing adventure. Adam shares three of his favorite tips on planning an Alaskan adventure and having a great time on the water. Plus, we find out which city in Alaska elected a cat as their mayor! Tune in and find out what you need to prepare your cast, get...

Jonathan Farmer, steelhead fly tying guru and author of Chasing Chrome: Tying Steelhead and Pacific Salmon Flies is here to take us into his world of Alaska and steelhead fishing. We’ll hear the stories behind flies like the Graboid, Led Zep Prawn, and Mini Me, plus why Jonathan’s shifting to more natural patterns and how he picks his colors. Jonathan ties...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/130 We get some background on Kulik Lodge and Fly Fishing for coho salmon with Bryce Rushbrook.  Bryce tells us what you can do to prepare for a big Alaska trip with a focus on Bristol Bay. We find out how Bryce became a Sweetwater success story and now has a strong guiding background.  Kyle provides some tips for your first trip to Alaska and how to make the most of your journey.

Mike Brown, owner of Moss's Fly Shop in Anchorage, Alaska takes us into the 49th State. We're gonna take a drive south and north along the Alaska Highway. We're gonna take a stop along the way in the area where I'll be meeting up with the winner from this year's Alaska giveaway. And then we're gonna jump down on Highway one, head to the Kenai, find out how to catch sockeye on a fly. And then we're gonna finish up with the Spey clave and the one fish that flies under the radar. Plus you're gonna find out how to join this amazing trip if you're interested in big rainbows. 

Would you like to fish for steelhead that are so fresh from the salt that they are blue in coloration and not even quite chrome yet How about traveling to a place where it's highly unlikely that you'll see another angler in a full week efficient? Today we're heading into southeast Alaska to find out how to spot and...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/271 Sponsors:  https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Captain John McCloskey aka Dry Fly John describes what it’s like rainbow trout fishing in Alaska. He gives us a rundown on how to get there and what activities you can enjoy once you’re there. Find out what gear he recommends and the best times to go fishing in Alaska.

Delve into the heart of the Alaskan wilderness and experience the luxury and isolation with Zack and Jordan Larsen as they unveil the wonders of fly fishing Togiak. Today we're going to discover what it takes to catch a Chinook salmon on a fly. We'll also get a backstage look into Zack and Jordan's Lodge and what to expect when...

Our guest today is going to take us behind the scenes in the battle of protecting our remaining stalks of salmon species so you can enjoy your trip even more next time you're up in Alaska. 

Joseph Jackson, author of It's Only Fishing book, is here to talk about Alaska fishing by car.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/268 Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Christian Bacasa is on the podcast to share the story behind creating Dupeafish and how he came to also own the Fly Fishing Insider Podcast.  We also dig into a bunch of great tips on planning your next DIY fly fishing trip.