Are you ready to fish one of the best tailwaters out west? Today, we’re talking about fly fishing the Land of the Giants on the Missouri River with Jeff Lattig from Living Water Guide. Jeff shares tips on fishing rivers and reservoirs, even in winter. We’re talking about the must-have fly color for winter, how to...
Montana
WFS 416 – Kootenai River Fly Fishing with Dave Blackburn – Montana, Bull Trout, Bluegrass
Dave - Dave Blackburn takes us on a journey through the Kootenai River in Montana. Discover the rich history of Kootenai, learn the secrets of when to fish for the best catch, and explore the various fishing techniques you can use there. Dave also shares some hilarious anecdotes, such as teaching Hollywood star Richard Dreyfuss how to cast on the set...
Montana
WFS 398 – Big Hole Lodge with Wade Fellin – Fly Fishing Montana, Hopper Box, Yellow Sally
Dave - Wade Fellin of Big Hole Lodge is here to take us into one of Montana's most well-known trout streams. We find out which hatch is Wade's favorite throughout the year. It coincides with Mother's Day. And we also find out which big celebrities are doing shows nearby as we speak, not too far away from Wade's operation there.
We also...
In this episode, we dive into the art of dry fly fishing with Mark Reisler, owner of Headhunters Fly Shop and a passionate angler with over 25 years of experience. You'll learn expert tips to improve your casting technique, discover Mark's go-to dry flies, and explore strategies to hook more fish on the surface this season. Show Notes with Mark...
Montana
WFS 227 – Montana Fly Fishing at West Yellowstone with Justin Spence from Big Sky Anglers
Dave - Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/227 Sponsor: Stonefly Nets: https://wetflyswing.com/stonefly Sponsor: OPST Pure Skagit: https://wetflyswing.com/OPST Justin Spence from Big Sky Anglers is on the podcast today to break down Montana fly fishing and the seasons fishing west Yellowstone area. We dig into all of the great resources and local fly shops in the area including Big Sky Anglers.
In today's episode, Drew Evans of The Fly Project walks us through their buzzing Carp Clave event. Drew will share his top three carp fishing tips, including the legendary drag-and-drop technique you don’t want to miss. Plus, he’ll dive into the must-have gear for the season and give us the scoop on spotting carp in those tricky river flats. And...
Montana
WFS 385 – Fly Fishing in Montana with Shaun Jeszenka – Beaverhead, Big Hole, and Big Browns
Dave - Shaun Jeszenka, the owner of Frontier Anglers, takes us into Western Montana to explore some of its most well-known rivers - the Beaverhead, Big Hole, and Ruby Rivers.
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/419 Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Have you ever had to uproot your entire life and go halfway across the globe to chase a dream? That’s precisely what John Bond, the owner of Rena Fish Camp, did! We are digging into Norway Fly Fishing today on the Swing!
Montana
647 | The Six-Step Method to Perfect Your Cast with Bruce Richards – Scientific Anglers, Fly Lines, Fly Rods
Dave - In this episode, Bruce Richards, Scientific Anglers' guru and a master of fly casting, shares his six-step method to perfect your fly cast. Whether you struggle with tailing loops, presentation in windy conditions, or fishing with dry flies, his expertise offers simple and effective solutions.
We also dive into the fascinating history of Scientific Anglers, one of the premier fly...
Montana
746 | Hatch Adventure Travel with Chris Hunt – Missouri River Trip, On Demark Lodge, Fly Fishing Destinations
Dave - Episode Show Notes
Would you board a 9-hour flight to catch trout in Patagonia or brave a three-hour mule ride into a river camp in Chile—all for the chance to fish water most people will never see?
Today we’re joined by Chris Hunt, longtime fly fishing writer and co-founder of Hatch Adventure Travel. Chris shares what it takes to plan bucket-list...