676 | The Missouri River with Shalon Hastings - Helena Montana, Last Chance Fly Gals, Women in Fly Fishing
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast
Release Date: 11/06/2024
706 | South Carolina Redfish with Capt. Johnny Mainero - Striped Bass, Speckled Trout, Flounder
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast
#706 Show Notes: Presented By: , , , Sponsors: If you only had one shot to hook that trophy fish while on the water, could you make it? You had one chance to make that perfect cast, that the fish sees it and hooks up. Today we're heading to South Carolina to find out how you can put it together for Redfish so you can make that shot next time you are on the water. Johnny Mainero from Blackwater Revival Guide Service is gonna take us on a trip to understand redfish, the history, and the experience. You're gonna find out when you should be planning your next trip, what you should be thinking...
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Traveled #23 | Fly Fishing World Championships with Glade Gunther: Inside the Idaho Fly Fishing Event
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/705B In this episode, host Dave talks with Glade Gunther, a member of Team USA and the person in charge of organizing a major event in Fly Fishing, to share what’s planned and how people can join in the fun. Dave and Glade will tell you all about the famous rivers in Idaho, how the event works, and even give some helpful fishing tips. Whether you want to watch the competition, volunteer, or just become a better fisher, this episode has everything you need to know! 1:09 - From casting simple spinners as a child to learning the art of fly fishing as a...
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705 | Fly Fishing the Land of the Giants with Jeff Lattig of Living Water Guide
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast
#705 Show Notes: Presented By: , , Are you ready to fish one of the best tailwaters out west? Today, we’re heading to the Land of the Giants on the Missouri River with Jeff Lattig from Living Water Guide. Jeff shares tips on fishing rivers and reservoirs, even in winter. We’re talking about the must-have fly color for winter, how to avoid a sloppy mend, and why the short leash nymphing method might just change the way you fish. Show Notes with Jeff Lattig on Fly Fishing the Land of the Giants. 03:06 - Winter on the Missouri River is slightly different, but it’s...
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704 | The Perfect Packable Fly Rod with Jeff Ditsworth - Pescador on the Fly, El Rey, Versa Pack
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast
#704 Show Notes: Presented by: Sponsors: In this episode, we sit down with Jeff Ditsworth, owner of Pescador on the Fly, to talk about the perfect packable fly rod: their six-piece travel rod. Jeff, an expert in fly fishing travel, shares insights into his innovative line of rods, including the El Jefe and El Rey, which are designed to make traveling with your fishing gear easier and more efficient. We delve into the common misconceptions about multi-piece rods and explore the exceptional quality and convenience they offer. Plus, Jeff reveals the inspiration behind the...
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In the Bucket #13 | The Conservation Angler with John McMillan and Tom Pero
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast
Show Notes: Presented By: , , In today’s show, we’re gonna be learning more about The Conservation Angler, or TCA as it’s often referred to. We’ll be speaking with our friend John McMillan, president of TCA and one of his board members noted author and publisher, Tom Pero. These two gentlemen have a long history in fisheries conservation and also happened to be passionate anglers. We’re very excited to feature TCA as our conservation partner and our recently announced Wet Fly Swing Skeena Steelhead School promotion. We have a tremendous amount of respect for this organization and...
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702 | Inside the Skeena Spey School with Brian Niska and Jeff Liskay
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast
#702 Show Notes: Presented by: , Sponsors: In this episode, Brian Niska and Jeff Liskay talks about our upcoming Skeena Spey School and what makes the Skeena River a prime location for steelhead fishing. Expect to learn the art of spotting fish upstream, techniques to keep your fly in the "bucket" longer, and discover the best rods and lines suitable for both the West Coast and Great Lakes regions. This episode is packed with essential tips for anyone looking to enhance their steelhead fishing experience, including the top four criteria for finding fish on any steelhead...
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701 | The Best Pop-Up Camper for Fly Anglers with Stan Kennedy of Four Wheel Campers
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast
Show Notes: Presented By: Are you looking for the best pop-up camper for your adventures? Stan Kennedy from Four Wheel Campers takes us through the history of the largest pop-up camper company in the country. Discover how their narrow, low-profile design, aluminum frame, and unmatched durability make these campers stand out. Stan also shares how the Project M camper offers full use of your truck bed while weighing just over 400 pounds. Wondering how these campers handle real-life scenarios—like forgetting to lower the top while driving? We'll hear about that today. ...
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Top Fly Fishing Mistakes to Avoid and Most Listened to Podcasts of 2024
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast
Watch the full video here: wetflyswing.com/mistakes We highlight the top 10 fly fishing mistakes to avoid from the top podcast episodes from 2024. We have some of the best fly anglers in the country providing a few of the biggest mistakes to avoid in 2025 and beyond.
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699 | The New Fly Fisher in Southern Ontario with Rob Heal – Grand River, Brown Trout, Great Lakes Steelhead
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast
Show Notes: Presented By: , , , Sponsors: What are the five top species that come to your mind right now for fly fishing? Are brown trout, steelhead, smallmouth bass, muskie or largemouth on that list right now? And have you ever wondered about fishing some of the great waters of Canada? Today's guest is a guide in Southern Ontario and is the new Fly Fisher host, and today he's gonna give us a roadmap to success on some of the great rivers of the Great Lakes. Rob Heal, Southern Ontario Guide and The New Fly Fisher host is going to share his experience fishing the Grand River, the...
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698 | Dry Fly Fishing Tips with Mark Raisler from Headhunters Fly Shop
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast
#698 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/698 Presented By: In this episode, we dive into the art of dry fly fishing with Mark Reisler, owner of Headhunters Fly Shop and a passionate angler with over 25 years of experience. You'll learn expert tips to improve your casting technique, discover Mark's go-to dry flies, and explore strategies to hook more fish on the surface this season. Episode Chapters with Mark Raisler on Dry Fly Fishing Tips 1:11 - Mark discusses the December and Christmas season which highlights the popularity of trout spey fishing on the river. He further...
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Presented By: Visit Helena, MT
On a recent drive across the country, I swung into Helena, Montana. We stopped for a beer, some gear for the trip, and hung out at a local park. And I'll be back this year to fish the mighty Missouri, one of the great rivers out West. In this episode, you're going to hear about a person who sold her business to go all in on fly fishing and where she's focusing her efforts this year. If you're new to fly fishing, then this episode is going to give you some tools and resources to let you know where to start the right way.
Shalon Hastings, fly fishing instructor guide, an all-around badass fly angler is gonna take us into the Big Mo. You're gonna hear about some of the first things she does with a new student and some things you can take away on this if you're just getting started. And she's gonna talk about why entomology is something you should be learning about. Plus, she's gonna clear the air about women fly fishing in bikinis, all this stuff. We're gonna talk about it and she might have a little different take than you were thinking. We're heading back to the Big Missouri, the Big Mo this year. Let's find out how to do it the right way.
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