Saltwater
WFS 219 – California Striped Bass Fly Fishing with Al Quattrocchi – Corbina Patrol, Surf Fishing
Dave - Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/219 Sponsors: Sawyer Oars: https://wetflyswing.com/sawyer Sponsors: Turtlebox Audio: https://wetflyswing.com/turtlebox I sat down with Al Quattrocchi to dig into California striped bass fly fishing and the story of how Al Q made his way across the country. We hear about Lefty Kreh, Enrico Puglisi, and other big mentors for Al over the years.
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/200 Sponsor: Stonefly Nets: https://wetflyswing.com/stonefly Sponsor: Turtlebox Audio: https://wetflyswing.com/turtleboc Today we celebrate the 200th episode of this podcast by celebrating Lefty Kreh who passed away just a few months after we launched the Wet Fly Swing Podcast. Lefty is the most highlighted person in the history of fly fishing so very happy to celebrate with you here.
Saltwater
WFS 289 – Top Saltwater Fly Fishing Destinations with Joe Ballarini from Tail Magazine
Dave - Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/289 Presented By: Fly Fishing Film Tour, Trxstle, Dette Flies, Togens Fly Shop Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Joe Ballarini, the headman at Tail Magazine and Strung Magazine shares the story of why he created one of the only print magazines in salt and how it all came to be. He describes what it's like working as a full time ER doctor, being the Editor in Chief of two magazines, and a dad at the same time. Joe also mentions some saltwater fly fishing trips that we can take part in this year along with the Tail crew and the things you need to prepare for.
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/228 Sim Whatley, founder of Duck Camp, is on the podcast to share the story of how he created a great outdoor apparel company out of the Texas area. Versatility and comfort across many different conditions is there sweet spot.
John Grasta, Bass Pro Ambassador, breaks down Florida Fly Fishing with a focus on skagit and tarpon spey.
Saltwater
WFS 408 – Fly Fishing Florida with Bruce Chard – Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit, Grand Slam
Dave - Bruce Chard is back on the podcast today to take us to fly fishing Florida, one of the greatest saltwater destinations in the world.
We find out how to catch giant tarpon, big bonefish, and permit on the flats. We discover how to prepare for tailing fish. We also get some sight fishing tips. This is an all-around huge episode...
Saltwater
WFS 342 – Indifly with Matt Shilling – Wind River Fly Fishing, Ecotourism, Native Guide Academy
Dave - Matt Shilling, Executive Director of Indifly, is here to enlighten us about their mission. Find out how they use fly fishing as a tool to transform the lives of Indigenous People and protect their valued homelands.
Saltwater
WFS 409 – Outer Banks Fly Fishing with Brian Horsley – North Carolina, Abacore, Bluefish
Dave - Brian Horsley is here to break down the North Carolina outer banks and the saltwater species he focuses on.
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/184 Sponsor: Anglers Coffee: https://wetflyswing.com/anglers Sponsor: Stonefly Nets: https://wetflyswing.com/stonefly Tom Rowland shares the story of how the Saltwater Experience came to be and how he created Waypoint and produces a network with over 80 outdoor programs on TV and in Podcasting.
Saltwater
WFS 213 – Waterworks Lamson Fly Reels with Nick Torres – Saltwater Fishing, Belize, Idaho
Dave - Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/213 Nick Torres is on the podcast to share the story of how Waterworks Lamson Fly Reels came to make one of the best and lightest machined reels in the world. We also find out about the big Belize trip that he recently put together.