Wet Fly Swing

Today’s story bridges two very different worlds: the tight banks and icy tributaries of the Great Lakes, and the raw, tidal power of Western Alaska. Bailey Adamavich learned to fish where forty-foot casts matter and low water forces precision, then carried that foundation straight into blown-out rivers, chrome-bright kings,...

Grant Wooldridge carries one of the most influential river-boating legacies in the West. As the great-grandson of Glen Wooldridge, who grew up on the Rogue River and helped pioneer early river boat innovation, Grant brings a family perspective shaped by generations of river travel and experimentation. While Grant was raised in Washington, the Rogue River stories and lessons passed down through his family remain central to the Wooldridge Boats legacy. We dig into early wooden boats, the evolution of jet technology, and why Wooldridge Boats continues to balance innovation with durability and safety. From historic Rogue River runs to modern materials testing and restoration work, this conversation is about respecting river history while building boats designed for the future.

Episode Show Notes There’s nothing quite like chasing Alaska Chinook on the Swing. Imagine standing knee-deep in the Togiak, that wild pulse of Alaska running through your boots. The river’s quiet and still... until a chrome-bright Chinook melts your 30-pound tippet like butter. Larry Richmann says it best: “All it...

Episode Show Notes For most of us, the spark that leads to fly fishing is a fish, a mentor, or maybe a trip. For Aaron Berg, it was a fire. When his house burned down, it forced a choice: keep welding or go all-in on guiding. In this episode, Aaron shares...

Jordan Larsen, Togiak River Lodge owner and first-generation spey angler, takes us inside on what it's like to build a fishing program from the ground up. We're going to dig deep into one of the world's most remote corners up in Alaska. You're going to hear about this summer job as a videographer turned into a full-blown obsession, what it took to learn two-handed from scratch - this all started on the dock on the back of the lodge, and then how chasing kings and the swing might just reset what you know about fly fishing today.

We’re heading to Alaska to chase King Salmon in one of the last great strongholds for Chinook. Today, we’re joined by Floyd Carter, a passionate guide at Togiak River Lodge and beyond, who’s sharing expert tips on swinging for Chinook on a spey. He’ll take us back to his...

Chris Childs shares his insights on fishing for king salmon at the Togiak River. Discover the thrill of targeting Chinook, steelhead, and Atlantic salmon. Chris offers tips on swinging flies and adapting techniques to changing tides. Learn about Alaska's top king salmon rivers and gain valuable advice for your fishing...

George Krumm, editor of Fish Alaska Magazine and all-around fishy dude, is going to share his experience on Alaska grand slam catching all five salmon species in the same day on a recent trip to the Togiak River. You're going to find out which technique he used to make it...

Tune in to today's episode and get an inside look into Epic Waters Angling with Steve Morrow. Steve has been putting together epic trips all around the world, and he's here to tell us about their program for king salmon in Alaska and how you can take advantage of...

Have you ever heard someone say, you need to twitch your fly or you need to twitch it more? Have you heard about jigging or using jigs in fly fishing and how this is such an effective method today? We bring both of these together as we jump back...

Delve into the heart of the Alaskan wilderness and experience the luxury and isolation with Zack and Jordan Larsen as they unveil the wonders of fly fishing Togiak. Today we're going to discover what it takes to catch a Chinook salmon on a fly. We'll also get a backstage look...

Ever found yourself dreaming of the Alaskan wilderness, casting your fly into pristine waters teeming with abundant fish? Join us as we follow brothers Zach and Jordan on a thrilling journey from the early days of fishing with their dad, to becoming skilled fly fishers on the Togiak River in Alaska. They share vivid memories of their fishing journey, the allure of the Togiak River Lodge, and the unexpected twist that saw them contemplating its ownership. An adventure that is sure to stir your imagination and pull at your heartstrings.