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Micro Leaders and Euro Nymphing with Mike Komara and Michael Bradley (Traveled #45)

Release Date: 05/26/2026

World Championship Lake Fly Fishing with Cody Burgdorff and Devin Olsen (Traveled #50)

Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

950 Show Notes: Presented by: , Lake fly fishing is a different game. Finding trout in a river is one thing, but finding them in a thousand acres of open water is a whole different game. Cody Burgdorff and Devin Olsen of Team USA joined the show to talk about lake fly fishing, one of the most important and most misunderstood parts of competitive fly fishing. They broke down how they approach a brand new lake, how they work through the water column from shallow to deep, and how they systematically find trout when they have zero information to start with. They also got into...

949 | From Pro Hockey to Trout: Fly Fishing Bow River Outfitters with Dana Lattery

Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

949 Show Notes: Presented by: , , , Some of the biggest changes in life don't come with a plan. They happen after an injury, a setback, or a moment that forces you to look for a new purpose. In this episode, we're joined by Dana Lattery of Fly Fishing Bow River Outfitters, who shares how leaving professional hockey eventually led him to one of North America's great trout rivers. Show Notes:

948 | Inside Thomas & Thomas: Connor Quigley on Fly Rod Design and Innovation

Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

948 Show Notes: Presented By: In this episode, Connor shares the history of Thomas & Thomas, explains what gives a fly rod its "soul," and offers practical tips for choosing the right rod for trout, stripers, Atlantic salmon, pike, and more. Show Notes:

From Filmmaker to Togiak River Lodge: Jordan Larsen's Alaska Fly Fishing Story

Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

#947B Show Notes: Presented by: Jordan Larsen joins us to share the behind-the-scenes story of Togiak River Lodge, one of the most remote fishing destinations in Bristol Bay. We talk about Chinook fishing, spey programs, conservation, mentorship, filmmaking, and the unlikely road that led Jordan and his brother Zack to ownership during one of the most uncertain periods in modern history. Show Notes:

947 | Cast and Iron Camp Cooking and British Columbia Fly Fishing with Teddy Cosco

Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

947 Show Notes: Presented by: , , , , You can learn a lot about a person by looking in their cooler at the end of a fishing trip. In this episode, we're digging into Cast and Iron Camp Cooking and British Columbia Fly Fishing with Teddy Cosco. Teddy is a steelhead angler, university professor, camp cook, and someone who has spent years exploring rivers across British Columbia, the Yukon, and beyond. We get into steelhead fishing, Spey casting, camp cooking, and why some of the best memories from a trip happen back at camp after the rods are put away. Teddy shares his system for preparing...

946 | Fly Fishing for Giant Pike in Northern Saskatchewan with Mark Melnyk of The New Fly Fisher

Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

#946 Show Notes: Presented By: , , Sponsors: Paul Arden, founder of Sexyloops and one of the most respected fly casting instructors in the world, returns to the podcast to share lessons from more than three decades of teaching anglers how to cast more efficiently. From beginners learning loop control to experienced anglers searching for more distance and accuracy, Paul breaks down the fundamentals that separate average casters from great ones. The conversation covers fly casting plateaus, loop control, back-cast awareness, the 170 cast, double-haul mechanics, fly line selection, and common...

945 | Carp Flats, Bonefish Trips, and Idaho Steelhead with Drew Evans from House of Fly

Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

#945 Show Notes: Presented By: , , Sponsors: Drew Evans of House of Fly returns to the podcast to share why carp may be one of the most underrated gamefish in fly fishing—and why they offer some of the best preparation for chasing bonefish, redfish, and other saltwater species. Drawing from years of experience fishing Idaho's rivers and traveling to the flats, Drew explains how sight fishing for carp builds the casting, presentation, and fish-spotting skills that translate almost anywhere in the world. The conversation also explores choosing the right fly line, matching rods to your...

Eastern Idaho Stillwater Fly Fishing and Fly Tying with Paul Bowen (Traveled #49)

Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

#944B Show Notes: Presented by: Paul Bowen has spent over 50 years fly fishing and tying flies throughout eastern Idaho. From the South Fork of the Snake to Henrys Lake, Hebgen Lake, and a variety of lesser-known reservoirs, he's developed a reputation for effective stillwater patterns and thoughtful fly design. This conversation covers his favorite lake tactics, fly modifications, and the long-running Eastern Idaho Fly Tying Expo. Show Notes:

944 | Water Master Rafts with Rich Stuber - Lightweight Boats, Bitterroot, River Access

Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

944 Show Notes: Presented by: , , Some rivers don't reward bigger boats. They reward smarter access. Water Master Rafts have built a reputation for helping anglers reach water that bigger boats often can't. In this episode, Rich Stuber joins me to share the story behind the company, how he went from employee to owner, and why portability has become such a big part of the way many anglers fish today. We get into what makes Water Master boats different, from their unique design and welded construction to rowing, fins, stability, and fishing rivers solo. Rich also shares some insights...

943 | Traditional Wet Fly Fishing Secrets from Davy Wotton

Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

#943 Show Notes: Presented By: , , , In this episode, Davy Wotton discusses why many anglers are missing fish before their flies even land. While most anglers focus on casting farther, Davy argues that shorter, more controlled casts in traditional wet fly fishing often result in better presentations and more fish caught. Show Notes:

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#928b Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/928b

Presented by: Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho

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 fly itself.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/928b

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