I listened to Dec Hogan recently on a fly fishing show and wanted to quickly share that here. Dec breaks down spey lines in a very simple fashion at the link below. Spey Line Clarification with Dec Hogan That link above is from the Reno Fly Fishing Shop Podcast. I'm excited to listen to more of the episodes from the crew...
I had a chance to test out the Thermo-wade wading staff and share a quick unboxing video below. Upon first use the staff appears very solid! I have used some of these types of products in the past and know that durability is the key. I'll check back later this season to let you know how it all worked out...
Interviews
WFS 003 – Jay Nicholas on Salmon, Steelhead Fly Fishing and Best Flies for Steelhead
Dave - Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/jaynicholas/ Steelhead and Salmon Fly Fishing is covered by Jay Nicholas in Episode 003 of the Fly Fishing Podcast. Jay is one of the most influential fly fisherman and tyer in the Northwest and around the country. He talked about steelhead fly fishing, fly tying and a bunch of other amazing fly fishing topics. Jay clarifies the caveman connection and fly tying and talks about another recent book he has out which brings him to about 14 books?
Fly Fishing 101
WFS 002 – The Evening Hatch Fly Fishing Shop with Jack Mitchell – Steelhead Fishing, Klickitat
Dave - Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/02 Jack Mitchell covers Olympic Peninsula and Klickitat River steelhead fly fishing in Episode 002 of the Fly Fishing Podcast. Jack is one of the biggest names in Washington fly fishing and runs The Evening Hatch Fly Shop. He gets into a bunch of great tips on fishing for winter steelhead including some of the patterns that have worked well for him, spey casting tips and setting up a balanced outfit. Jack has almost 30 years of guiding experience so you don't want to miss any of the nuggets he shares in this episode.
I show you how to tie a Chromie in todays fly tying video. The Chromie is an awesome chironomid pattern developed by Phil Rowley and utilizes red ribbing to simulate hemoglobin as the bug moves through the water. Click here to watch the Chromie video:
Chromie Fly Material List
Thread: Size 70 Ultra Thread black Hook: Umpqua U202 size #10 butt: Red brassie wire...