Today, we're diving into an epic episode where we explore the incredible adventures of Mark, a passionate fly fisherman and kayak lover, and the meaningful impact he has on veterans' lives. We'll uncover a surprising family connection between Mark's stepfather and my dad.
Charly from Jurassic Lake Lodge shares the full story today how it came to be and what you can do to put together a great trip to Argentina. Charly has put in a ton of work improving the infrastructure so this trip is more doable than ever.
Jurassic, know locally as Lake Strobel, produces some of the largest rainbows in...
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/149 Mark Hopley, the Host of the Fly Fishing 97 Podcast is on the our podcast to break down his popular show and why he does what he does. We find out about the Kamloops British Columbia area where Mark is from and why he’s going to podcast till he dies.
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WFS 265 – The 13 Essential Panfish Flies with Bart Lombardo from Panfish on the Fly
Dave - Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/265 Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Bart Lombardo from Panfish on the Fly is here to share his top 13 goto panfish flies and a step x step guide to catching panfish in cold and warmer waters. Bart shares the 13 flies he uses throughout the year and the tips to find fish.
Stillwater
WFS 505 – Stillwater Fishing Tips with Darren Huntsman – Stillwater School Giveaway, Henry’s Lake, Sheridan Reservoir
Dave - Darren Huntsman, a seasoned angler and expert in Stillwater fishing, shares his valuable tips and expertise in fishing the Henry's Lake area. This episode is a must-listen for fishing enthusiasts of all levels as we get ready for our exciting event where we will give away a fantastic fly fishing trip and a collection of top-notch gear specifically designed...
Stillwater
Littoral Zone #6: Making Sense of Stillwater Fly Lines with Phil Rowley (Part 2) – Sinking Lines, Hover Lines
Dave - Today on the Littoral Zone with Phil Rowley, we cover part two of our in-depth discussion on making sense of stillwater fly lines. In Part 1, Phil revealed seven of the twenty fly lines that make up his kit. And today, we unwrap the remaining lines, break it all down, and lock in on the crucial trio Phil swears by – the three primary lines you should never hit the water without.
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WFS 064 – Denny Rickards Stillwater Fly Fishing – Upper Klamath Lake, Ghost Tip, Presentation
Dave - Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/64 Denny Rickards, the stillwater guru, came on the podcast to cover lakes and the history of stillwater fishing. Denny breaks down in simple form, where to find fish and how to present the fly properly to fish. Denny talks about the 2 most critical things to understand when fishing lakes. He also talks about why a floating line is not great, and why he has the secret line that works 90% of the time. Get ready to take some notes because it's hard to stay up with Denny on this one!
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Fly Fishing Giveaway to Pyramid Lake with Brian Oakland – Got Fishing, Lahontan Cutthroat Trout
Dave - Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/giveaway I talked to Brian Oakland from Got Fishing to talk about the big Giveaway for the Pyramid Lake Fishing Trip. The Giveaway launched this week along with Dennis from Wild Fish Wild Places. Brian Sheds some light on Pyramid Lake and why it's such a big destination in North American and how you might catch a 20 lb trout.
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/317 Presented By: Togens Fly Shop Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Brandon Molzahn is here to knock this one out of the stillwater park. We go deep into stillwater tactics, get his top fly tying patterns for stillwater, and find out which tools for tying he loves. We explore British Columbia fly fishing a little more - find out how Brandon prepares for a new lake, what he looks for to get dialed in a certain spot, and his go-to flies to match the hatch. Brandon also talks about his experience with Togens Fly Shop the first time he made a purchase and how he got into the Togens Pro Team.
Richard Wilby, the man behind Forged Fly Fishing, shares his journey of creating a fly reel company and a fishing gear company simultaneously.
He shares his lineup of reels, what it's like living in Merritt BC, and the rich stillwaters of the area around this part of the world. We also find out which is the perfect stillwater reel. Forged Fly...