Podcast

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/252 Sponsor: Togens Fly Shop: https://wetflyswing.com/togens Kenneth Andres from AFFTA is here to share the biggest fly fishing trade association event that brings together business to business brands in the fly fishing industry.  We find out how Ken has been gearing up for AFFTA and IFTD for quite a while.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/22 I had pleasure of talking with Duran Torrez about his first year guiding and how his mindset and setting expectations is critical for a successful trip. Duran shares a ton of insight about his passion and tips for getting into fish.  We are back to the Klickitat on this one to talk a little summer steelhead

Poppy, owner of Red Shed Fly Shop, is here to talk about the wonders of the mighty Clearwater River in Idaho. After an unfortunate accident, Poppy and his wife transformed a small hay barn into a fly fishing shop in 2002, which has been thriving ever since. Poppy also dives into his early steelhead fishing experiences on the iconic American River, detailing the allure and adrenaline that has kept his passion alive.

Chris Santella, author of the 50 Places to Visit Before You Die series, is here to break down some of the best places to fish.

Lane Forrer takes us to Columbia and Ecuador as we talk about how to catch peacock bass on the fly.

Skeed Borkowski is here today to take us into the Northern Lights Lodge and the wilderness of Northern British Columbia.

Steve Potter is here today to dig into deer hair poppers and walks us through the steps in choosing the right hook for the next fly you're about to tie.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/338 Presented By: Zoe Angling Group, LakeLady Custom Rods, Bearvault, Reyr Gear Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Andrew Todd, founder of Running River's Flyathlon, tells us how they combined trail running, fly fishing, and beer into one big outdoor party. Andrew breaks down the mechanics of the game including how, where, and who can participate. Find out how they raised almost $500,000 for conservation projects through the event and how they built an awesome community in the flyathlon space.

Brian O'Keefe is back on the podcast with an update on his traveling adventures. We get a little rundown on his top fly fishing trips.

Mollie Simpkins is here to enlighten us about their mission at the Guide Relief Program and Outdoor Guide Association.