Nymphing

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/74 I cover the Driftless area today with Jason Randall.  We talk this unique area and hear about how Jason came write numerous  articles and books over the years.Jason has some cool stories as we hear about a life in fly fishing.  He talks a little about his daytime job as a veterinarian and the difference between Landon Mayer and Joe Humpries.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/305 Presented By: Reyr Gear, Dette Flies, Angler's Coffee, Fly Fishing Film Tour Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Domenick Swentosky, the headman at Troutbitten, is back on the podcast for the second time. He walks us into winter fishing and as we transition into spring. Dom talks about his newfound passion for podcasting, getting more creative each day. Dom shares some great tips on casting, fishing a mono rig, and streamers. We dig into his favorite flies, his setup, and how this Harvey leader is different from other leaders out there.

Bret Bishop from Silver Creek Outfitters tells the story of how he got into Team USA and who his mentor was early on that made his and the team's dreams come true.

Tom Starmack takes us back into the Driftless to tell us how he works his spring creek magic.

Jeff Sasaki, Designer of Founder of Mavrk Fly Fishing, walks us through his euro nymphing setup today and the physics behind the famous Stinger Micro Reel.

Tess Weigand, Partner at the Feathered Hook, is here to break down fly fishing in Central PA.

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....

Jeff Sasaki takes us into Mavrk fishing and what it's like to build a massive brand in the cellphone accessories business. He also tells us why he transferred to producing unique fly fishing gear. We also discover how to fish dries with a euro nymphing setup, how Newton's law affects your cast, and his take on the center axis...

Today, we dive into another captivating conversation, this time with Craig Richardson, Head Guide at Fly Cast Away on St. Brandons Atoll, and fly fishing Guide at Como Maalifushi, Maldives, and WorldCast Anglers. We kick off by learning about Craig's early entry into competitive fishing at just 13 years old when he joined the youth team in South Africa. As our conversation delves into the intricacies of euro nymphing, Craig sheds light on the drawbacks of excessive focus on tight lining.

Rick Hafele, a seasoned angler and a passionate advocate of the environment and community, is back on the podcast for the second time to share some insights on understanding aquatic insects and mastering the art of nymph fishing.