Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/76 I met Mia and Marty on the Deschutes to chat about their background guiding and running a business in fly fishing. We also go deep into John Day steelhead fishing and include some tips on getting started. They also run through some smallmouth bass fishing tips and trips. They started as skate boarders and snow boarders and then transitioned into fly fishing. Marty talks about the feeling of catching his first steelhead and what you need to get started.
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WFS 075 – Fly Casting Tips with Dan Johnston – Fly Rod Brands, History, St. Croix, Choosing a Fly Rod
Dave - Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/75 We get into some great tips as I pick the brain of Dan Johnston, a 30 year casting instructor with St. Croix Rods. Time to nerd out a bit on rods and casting. Dan shares the most important part of the fly cast and why 10-2 isn't the the best analogy to use and some tips to avoid the dreaded tailing loop. We also here about fiberglass rods and where there place is in fly fishing.
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Fly Fishing Founders – Meat Market Flies with Luke Ferrenburg – Streamers, Fly Tying Tips, Chico California
Dave - Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/luke We get into streamers and fly tying tips this week with our new bonus series - Fly Fishing Founders Stories. This week I have Luke Ferrenburg on the podcast from Meat Market Flies. We talk about tying streamers, lamprey patterns, steelhead flies and other great tips and tricks for fly tying.
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WFS 074 – Jason Randall on Nymphing, Wet Fly Fishing, The Driftless Area, UV, Indicators, Currents
Dave - 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.
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WFS 073 – Joe Humphreys Podcast Interview – 90 Years of Fly Fishing, Live the Stream Movie, Lefty Kreh
Dave - Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/73 I sat down with Joe Humphries, one of the great fly fishing personalities of the 20th century. Joe shares is life in fly fishing, wrestling and teaching both young and old. You'll get a perspective on the history of fly fishing from Joe today and from his movie Live the Stream. You'll here Joe tell the story of how he caught the largest trout on the fly in the state of PA. Plus he'll describe night fishing and some great tips if you ever find yourself out in the evening.
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WFS 072 – Ausable River with Rachel Finn – Adirondack Fly Fishing, Hungry Trout, Cigars and the Hang
Dave - Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/72 Rachel Finn put together one of my favorite episodes of the year. I will be honest and tell you that this isn't a tips and tricks episode. Instead, you get to hear what the hang is all about, Yale, sports and plenty of chat about art and life.Rachel surpasses the record for adult language in one episode. Keep track and leave a comment below with the total number of 4 letter words!
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WFS 071 – Joe Brooks Podcast – Salt Water Fly Fishing, American Sportsman, Babe Ruth, Alcoholism
Dave - Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/71 Joe Brooks shares how he produced a documentary about the great Joe Brooks, his grandfathers brother and the man who influenced Lefty Kreh and many other great fly fisherman. We find out how the late great Joe Brooks fell from grace to live on the streets but pulled himself out of the gutter to become one of the most influential fly fisherman in history.
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WFS 070 – Flip Pallot Podcast – Bonefish, Bahamas, Hells Bay Boats, The Salt Water Angler
Dave - Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/flip The Salt Water Angler and Walker Cay Chronicles were two of the most popular shows in the history of fishing. Flip Pallot talks about these shows and his life in fly fishing. We talk about the Hells Bay Boat that he created which was a first of it's kind. Flip shares an experience where he survived huricane andrew staying in his house as the storm ripped it away.
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/wfs-069-oliver-white-podcast-bonefish-in-the-bahamas-diy-fly-fishing-tips-indie-fly We Dig into Bonefish in the Bahamas with Oliver White today on the show. Oliver shares his experience coming up through the guiding ranks and into owning his own lodge. Oliver shares the hedge fund story and how this has helped him get to where he is today.
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WFS 068 – Salt Water Fly Fishing with Jako Lucas | Giant Trevally, Seychelles, Captain Jack Productions, Cortland
Dave - Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/jako Jako Lucas, one of the biggest salt water names in fly fishing is on the show today. Jako has fished all over the world in some of the most sought after destinations we know of. Jako has also produced a number of award winning videos at Captain Jack Productions. We talk about his videos, life and experience growing up in South Africa, moving to the UK and now to Texas.