Fly Rods

Show Notes: http://wetflyswing.com/308 Presented By: Stonefly Nets, Reyr Gear, LakeLady Custom Rods, Angler's Coffee Sponsors: http://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Brandon Moon, founder of Moonlit Fly Fishing, is here to shed some light on fiberglass rods and furled leaders. Find out how these fiberglass rods gives you a whole new experience with its features. We dig into some of their products and the new rods they're working on that you can preorder today. We talk about the Tenkara rod - how it's so easy to use, portable, and great for beginners.

Show Notes: http://wetflyswing.com/282 Presented By: Stonefly Nets, Fly Fishing Film Tours, Dette Flies, Anglers Coffee Sponsors: http://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Kerry Burkheimer is here to share the story of how he built one of the most respected custom fly rods companies in the country. Kerry takes us back to some of the influential mentors he had along the way that helped him to develop some of his first prototypes. We also hear about how the Spey rod came to be with his connection to the Deschutes River.

Show Notes: http://wetflyswing.com/276 Podcast Sponsors: http://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Ward Tonsfeldt is here to share some tips on finding high-quality classic bamboo fly rods and reels - discover the difference between classic, vintage, and antique gear. We find out what makes a classic rod classic - where to go to value your rod, and a classic rod and reel combo for less than $1000

Show Notes: http://wetflyswing.com/251 Sponsor: Togen's Fly Shop: http://wetflyswing.com/togens John Mauser from Mauser Fly Fishing is on the podcast to break down fly fishing for redfish and his story of building a fly rod company out of Swansboro North Carolina.  John has a really passionate story to share and one that really resonated with many in the fly fishing community.

Show Notes: http://wetflyswing.com/246 James Park from Red Truck Fly Fishing is on the podcast today to take us through the steps to choosing a great fly rod and some of the companies and people who have influenced him along the way.

Show Notes: http://wetflyswing.com/225 Sponsor: OPST: http://wetflyswing.com/OPST Sponsor: Sawyer: http://wetflyswing.com/Sawyer Perk Perkins, the previous main man for Orvis Fly Fishing shares the story of how he and his family came to own and run one of the greatest fly fishing companies over the last 150+ years.

Show Notes: http://wetflyswing.com/216 Sponsors: Turtlebox Audio: http://wetflyswing.com/turtlebox Sponsors: Sawyer Oars: http://wetflyswing.com/sawyer Bob Clay is here to share the story of how he became one of the great bamboo fly rod makers on the planet with a focus on the bamboo spey road.  We find out how Tom Morgan helped to shape his career.

Matt Wray from BW Sports shares the story of how he made a business selling a fly fishing rod Case through Sportsman Warehouse and other wholesalers.  We find out how he made a career out of make rod cases over the last 25 years. Matt also makes reel cases, fly tying bags, gear bags along with a couple of different...

Show Notes: http://wetflyswing.com/193 Sponsor: Anglers Coffee: http://wetflyswing.com/anglers Sponsor: Stonefly Nets: http://wetflyswing.com/stonefly We get the background on Thomas and Thomas Fly Rods from the Joe Goodspeed who designs all of the rods at T&T.  Joe is a wealth of knowledge in product production and highlights it all today.

Show Notes: http://wetflyswing.com/wintergear I've been getting some questions about the need for a winter steelhead fly fishing gear list for the upcoming Olympic Peninsula Steelhead Trip. I'll breakdown the basics today so we can assure you have the major items given rain, cold, sun, sleet, hail or any and all of the above.  Because it is February in the Pacific Northwest, we prepare for any condition.