Brian Kozminski, headman at True North Trout, is here today to shed some light on fishing streamers for brown trout. We find out the best times to go fishing in Manistee River, MI. We talk about TFO rods - Brian tells us the types of rods he uses for each season and his go-to flies. We learn how we...
Conservation
WFS 166 – National Geographic’s Pete McBride – Martin’s Boat, Grand Canyon (Drift Boat Series Ep. 1)
Dave - Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/166 Pete McBride, one of the great outdoor film makers for National Geographic, is here to tell the story of the Grand Canyon through the documentary Martin’s Boat and the 750 mile long hike through the Grand Canyon.
Conservation
WFS 376 – Susitna River Coalition with Margaret Stern – Alaska Wild Salmon Protection
Dave - Margaret Stern from Susitna River Coalition walks us through their mission to protect and support the 312-mile-long, free-flowing, Susitna River.
Conservation
WFS 345 – Patagonia the Company with Ted Manning – Conservation, Home Planet, Yvon Chouinard
Dave - Ted Manning is here to walk us behind the scenes of Patagonia - the company that's in business to save our home planet.
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/242 My old friend Greg Collett is here to share the story behind his move to the jungles of Ecuador and why he's dedicated his life to conserving the native peoples of his home for the last 10 years.
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WFS 390 – Wind River Canyon with Darren Calhoun – Tribal Waters, Patagonia, Indifly
Dave - Darren Calhoun of Wind River Canyon is here to share the story of creating the movie Tribal Waters and working with Patagonia and Teton Gravity Research. We find out how the Wind River reservation and some other groups actually sued the federal government and won the case to protect their water rights.
We also find out about the fishing the...
Conservation
617 | Quebec’s Premier Fly Fishing Destinations with Fred Campbell of Hooké – Atlantic Salmon, Conservation
Dave - What happens when life throws you a curveball? Our guest today was a skateboarder living the dream. Then, BAM! A car accident forces him to ditch the board.
Fred Campbell is here to tell us how this plot twist turned Fred into an outdoor guru and the mastermind behind Hooké, one of Canada's hottest outdoor brands. Fred will give us a...
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/266 Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Riverhorse Nakadate shares some insight into what he's been up to lately with Patagonia. The purpose of this episode is to raise your awareness of the Boundary Waters status and encourage you to help preserve the great wilderness area in the country.
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GLD #7 – Cuyahoga River with Mike Durkalec – Great Lakes Dude Podcast with Jeff Liskay
Dave - Embark on a journey of environmental triumph and angling adventure as we explore the Cuyahoga River's spectacular comeback, guided by the expertise of Mike Durkalec, aquatic biologist and fishing report hero. Discover how this once fiery river became a success story of ecological restoration, propelling forward thanks to the Clean Water Act and concerted community efforts. Dive into our discussion about the significance of dam removals, and witness the river's rebirth through improved water quality, enhanced biodiversity, and the return of thriving aquatic life.
Conservation
WFS 516 – Redeye Bass Fly Fishing with Matt Lewis – Alabama, Redeye Slam, Native Fish Coalition
Dave - Matt Lewis of Redeye Bass Fly Fishing shares his insights on redeye bass and their vital conservation efforts in the Native Fish Coalition to preserve its native population. We will also uncover the unique characteristics of redeye bass, their habitat preferences, and the exciting pursuit of the Redeye Slam. Show Notes with Matt Lewis on Redeye Bass. Hit play below!...