928 | The Divot, Pivot, and Twist: Dry Dropper Fishing Beyond the Basics with Jason Randall
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast
Release Date: 05/25/2026
Alaska Spey Fishing, Outdoor Filming, and the Togiak River Lodge Experience with Tom Petry and Jorden Susewitz
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast
#932B Show Notes: Presented By: Sponsors: In this episode, Tom Petry and Jorden Susewitz of Film The Hunt share their experience at Togiak River Lodge, where a filmmaking project turned into a deep dive into spey fishing, Alaska wilderness, and the people who make the lodge special. What started as a content trip documenting the Larsen family's journey quickly became something more as both Tom and Jorden picked up spey rods for the first time and discovered the addictive pull of swinging flies. We dig into filmmaking in remote locations, learning to cast a two-handed rod, the challenges of...
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932 | Jim Teeny and Dick Sagara on Teeny Lines, Steelhead, and Stories from a Lifetime in Fly Fishing
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast
932 Show Notes: Presented by: , , , There aren’t many anglers left who were there when modern fly fishing was still being figured out. Jim Teeny and Dick Sagara lived through that era, helped shape it, and still have the stories to prove it. In this episode, we dig into the early days of winter steelhead fly fishing in the Pacific Northwest, the birth of the Teeny fly lines, and the people who changed the sport along the way. We also talked about the famous “I spot ’em, I got ’em” philosophy that still sparks conversation today. This one moves from steelhead to tarpon...
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Hunting with a Fly #3 | Fly Fishing Barracuda on the Saltwater Flats with Vince Tobia
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast
#931B Show Notes: In this episode of Hunting with a Fly, Rick Kustich sits down with Vince Tobia of Cattaraugus Creek Outfitters to talk about one of the most overlooked predators in saltwater fly fishing—the barracuda. While many anglers head to the flats focused solely on bonefish, Vince explains why barracuda deserve a spot on every fly angler's radar. From sight-fishing tactics and presentation angles to gear setup and landing fish safely, Vince shares the lessons he's learned from years of chasing these aggressive apex predators across the Bahamas and beyond. #931B Show Notes:
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931 | The Sandy River Spey Clave and The Oufitter's Camp Cookbook with Mia Sheppard
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast
#931 Show Notes: Presented by: , , , Sponsors: Mia Sheppard has spent decades guiding and outfitting across the Pacific Northwest through Little Creek Outfitters. From steelhead rivers like the Deschutes and Grande Ronde to multi-day rafting adventures, she’s built a career around rivers, community, and outdoor culture. This episode covers the return of the Sandy River Spey Clave, Dutch oven camp cooking, the changing landscape on the John Day River, and a few classic stories from the river that longtime steelheaders will appreciate. Show Notes: ...
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A Guide to Inflatable Watercraft for Lakes and Their Use with Chris Callanan from Outcast Sporting Gear (Littoral Zone #25
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast
930 Show Notes: Presented by: , , , In this episode, our stillwater guru, Phil Rowley, sits down with Chris Callanan from Outcast Sporting Gear to talk about inflatable watercraft for lakes. They dig into float tubes, pontoon boats, frameless boats, anchoring systems, safety, maintenance, storage, and how to choose the right setup for your fishing style. Chris also shares the history behind Outcast and how portable watercraft evolved from the old donut-style float tubes into today’s modern V-hull designs. Show Notes:
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929 | Inside Catch Magazine: Todd Moen on Fly Fishing Films, Music, and Storytelling
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast
#929 Show Notes: Presented By: , , , Sponsors: What does it really take to film fly fishing at the highest level? In this episode, Todd Moen of Catch Magazine joins us to share the story behind some of the most iconic fly fishing films ever created—from steelhead rivers in the Pacific Northwest to remote destinations across the globe. We dig into Todd’s early production days filming for Fly Fishing the World, surviving a plane crash in the Bahamas, and how he eventually built Catch Magazine into one of the most respected visual storytelling brands in fly fishing. Todd also explains why...
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Micro Leaders and Euro Nymphing with Mike Komara and Michael Bradley (Traveled #45)
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast
#928b Show Notes: Presented by: Mike Komara and Michael Bradley are two of the five starters representing Team USA at the upcoming World Fly Fishing Championships in Eastern Idaho. They’ve spent years refining modern Euro nymphing tactics, and this episode digs into one of the biggest changes in competitive fly fishing over the last decade: the move from traditional sighter systems to fully colored micro leaders. The discussion also covers team strategy, competition preparation, dry-dropper adjustments, minimalist gear systems, and how presentation often matters more than the...
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928 | The Divot, Pivot, and Twist: Dry Dropper Fishing Beyond the Basics with Jason Randall
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast
928 Show Notes: Presented by: , , , Today, we’re digging into dries and dry dropper fishing beyond the basics with Jason Randall. We talk about better drifts, longer leaders, strike detection, presentation, and the small rigging changes that can completely change how your flies fish on the water. Jason also shares where dry droppers work best, where they fall apart, and a few subtle tricks that help your flies look more natural instead of just floating by. Show Notes:
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927 | McKenzie Style Drift Boats, Whitewater Rapids, and the Middle Fork Salmon with Jeff Helfrich
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast
#927 Show Notes: Presented By: , , , Sponsors: What happens when a family helps shape the history of drift boats for nearly a century? In this episode, Jeff Helfrich joins us to share stories from the early days of McKenzie River drift boats, how his grandfather Prince Helfrich helped evolve whitewater boat design, and what it’s really like navigating technical rivers like the Middle Fork Salmon and Rogue River in wooden boats. We dig into the transition from plank boats to plywood, the origins of the McKenzie-style drift boat, and why certain whitewater rapids still give experienced...
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Dry Fly Fishing Montana with Sean McLendon from Montana Fly Fishing Lodge
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#926b Show Notes: Presented by: Sean McLendon guides out of Montana Fly Fishing near Absarokee, Montana, where anglers can fish everything from technical spring creeks to big freestone rivers like the Yellowstone and Stillwater. His specialty is small water fishing, especially the kind of creeks where stealth and presentation matter more than distance casting. Throughout this conversation, Sean shared practical strategies for approaching selective trout, fishing dry flies on small streams, and covering water efficiently without spooking fish. Show Notes:
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Presented by: Montana Fly Fishing Lodge, Drifthook Fly Fishing, AVC Rig, FishHound Expeditions
Today, we’re digging into dries and dry dropper fishing beyond the basics with Jason Randall. We talk about better drifts, longer leaders, strike detection, presentation, and the small rigging changes that can completely change how your flies fish on the water.
Jason also shares where dry droppers work best, where they fall apart, and a few subtle tricks that help your flies look more natural instead of just floating by.
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/928