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In the Bucket #2 – Steelhead Secrets and Ski Adventures in Northern BC with Riley Leboe, Kye Petersen, and Feet Banks
Dave - Today we're joined by Riley Laboe, Kye Petersen, and the legendary Feet Banks. These guys are all enthusiastic steelhead anglers with interesting stories to tell. Riley is a retired pro skier and talented filmmaker. Kye is one of the most influential free-skiers in the world. And Feet is a writer who also happens to be the Editor of Mountain Life Magazine. Stick around with us today as we explore the connection between life on the mountains and chasing fish in the valley. These guys have some great insight for anyone looking to fish for early-season winter steelhead. Alright, let's get going. It's time to get in the bucket.
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Summer Steelhead Fly Fishing with Tom Larimer – Tips, G Loomis, Spey Lines (WFS 011)
Dave - In episode 011 of the Fly Fishing show I sat down with Tom Larimer to talk about his career in fly fishing, summer steelhead tips, spey lines and casting and a bunch of other tips that you'll love. Tom goes deep into how he catches summer steelhead during the daytime, something that many thought unlikely in the past. Tom also...
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Wet Fly Swing Members Society – Support for your Journey, our Partner Companies and the Podcast
Dave - I put together a short video that introduces the Wet Fly Swing Members Society. Have a listen and find out why I am so proud of the Members Society! Click Here to watch the Members Society Video: Click here if you want to learn more about the Wet Fly Swing Members Society where we support you on your journey, we support...
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WFS 017 – Dean River Steelhead with Scott Baker McGarva | BC Lottery – Squamish Fly Fishing
Dave - Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/17 In episode 017 of the fly fishing show I interviewed Scott Baker McGarva, one of the most knowledgable and experienced guides in BC. He talks about the challenges of owning a fly shop, how to be a good guide and a manufacturers Rep. Scott talks about his vast experience fishing BC rivers including the Dean, Thompson, Bulkley and Morice Rivers. He provides a bunch of great tips on riffle hitching dries how, to prepare for a Dean River trip the right way and much more.
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WFS 031 – Deschutes River Steelhead with Doug Stewart | Fly Fishing Pioneer, The Max Canyon, Rattlesnake Tales
Dave - Doug Stewart, one of my biggest mentors and my dad, is on the show today to talk about some of the history of steelhead fly fishing on the Deschutes River. Some topics really hit home with me especially as he talked about my grandpa and the comparisons between the two. We talk about some of his big influences and how...
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Long Belly Spey Casting with Bruce Kruk – Trout, Steelhead, Columbia River (WFS 152)
Dave - Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/152 Bruce Kruk is on the podcast to share some tips for spey casting with a focus on long belly spey lines and long 14, 15 and 16 foot rods. We bring it to the bank of the Clearwater River and the Upper Columbia with a focus on steelhead fishing.
Do you sharpen your hook on a regular basis? A fish's mouth is hard and tough. Although steelhead often hit like a freight train, they can also take super subtly. Just as light as a tip-tap is sometimes all you feel. Take a look at Tip #1 here for clarification. A sharp hook can mean the difference between just getting...
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WFS 019 – North Umpqua Interview with Dean Finnerty – Steelhead Fly Fishing and Tips
Dave - Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/19 There is no question that this will go down as one of the best podcasts on tactics for catching steelhead on the fly. Dean Finnerty breaks down how to fish the North Umpqua in detail. The North Umpqua, aka - Graduate school of steelhead fly fishing, is one of the most historied steelhead river in the world. We cover skating dries in the summer to getting down in the winter. Dean brings it all to the table so enjoy!
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/239 Sponsor: Koffler Boats: https://wetflyswing.com/koffler Todd Hirano breaks down dry line summer steelhead fly fishing today with a step x step on Todd's home water in the upper Willamette River. We find out when and where to fish dry flies for steelhead and a bunch of tips that'll help you swing one up this year.
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WFS 015 – Peter Charles Steelhead Fly Fishing Interview – Grand River, Air Flo, G Loomis
Dave - Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/15 In episode 15 of the Fly Fishing show I had the pleasure of interviewing Peter Charles from Hooked4life.com. Peter teaches steelhead fishing on the Grand River, one of the really classic and challenging Great Lakes Tributaries. Peter brings a unique perspective to steelhead fishing because of the challenges of presenting a fly to steelhead in the Grand River. Peter talks about how to assure the fly is above their heads. Lot's of great tips and perspective in this one from one of the best.