It's kind of crazy I haven't written this blog post yet. After creating The Fly Tying Mentor which is essentially Fly Tying Instructions for Beginners, I didn't really explain fully to the world how it is valuable to someone who is new to fly tying. I'll do this today so you understand why you might want to get involved in...
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WFS 374 – Getting Started in Fly Fishing with Brian Flechsig – Mad River Outfitters, Midwest Fly Fishing School
Dave - Brian Flechsig, founder of Mad River Outfitters, takes us back to square one as we break down the steps to getting started in fly fishing.
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WFS 042 – Redfish and the Barely Live Podcast with Paul Puckett + Big Lebowski and Flood Tide Company
Dave - Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/42 I interviewed Paul Puckett from the Barely Live Podcast in this episode. We talk about how he has made a business out of fly fishing art. Paul talks about working in a fly shop, guiding and the Flood Tide Company that he helped to create. Walter from the Big Labowsky pretty much started the brand.
Yes, Sick. I can throw that out there now because I've had quite the embarrassing week...... and to be honest, Sick just sounds about right. I just returned from a Casting Instructor Class with the Federation of Fly Fishers and had an eye opening experience. Not because of the challenge, although becoming a casting instructor is a major challenge, but because I was...
We are going back to basics today with the Woolly Worm. One of the best first flies to begin with when starting out. I walk you through tying the woolly bugger in this video tutorial. If you are new to fly tying then the best thing you can do is start with the basics. Whether a woolly worm or a woolly...
I am running a 30 Day Fly Tying Challenge for anyone interested in having an accountability partner along your journey. Whether you are brand new to fly tying or been doing it for a while a challenge is a great way to change things up and keep it fresh. Here's the link if you want to join the challenge: 30 Day...
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WFS 399 – Jeff Liskay on Ohio Steelhead, Swinging Flies, Skagit Lines and the Steelhead School
Dave - Jeff Liskay is back on the podcast to take us back into some tips on swinging flies for Lake Erie steelhead. We find out which spey casting tips Jeff gave me on our trip to Ohio. We also get the low down on the plan for next year's Steelhead School trip that is gonna be changing. We might be...
I show you how to tie a blood knot in today's fly fishing 101 video tutorial series. The blood knot without question is one the the greatest fly fishing knots of all time. A knot that may be a little harder than some up front but is actually pretty easy once you practice a bit. It is used to tie leaders...
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Traveled #2: Pete Erickson on the Euro Nymphing School – Team USA Gold, Eastern Idaho, South Fork Snake
Dave - Pete Erickson is here to break down the Euro Nymphing School, focusing on the South Fork of the Snake, Henry's Fork, and some of the other great rivers in this area. Pete gives us his update since episode 118. We find out what Team USA has been up to and how that gold medal in Italy came to be....
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WFS 534 – Smallmouth Bass Flies with Jake Villwock – Crayfish, Circus Peanut, Tungsten Beads
Dave - Welcome to our latest episode featuring Jake Villwock, author of the book Smallmouth Bass Flies. In this episode, we will take you on a journey to Pennsylvania for a typical bass fishing trip with Jake and his team. He will share his techniques and tips on how to catch smallmouth bass, and his gear set up when bass fishing....