749 | Tales of the 48: Fly Fishing Every State with Ryan Burch - Four Wheel Campers
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast
Release Date: 04/25/2025
CJ’s Reel Southern Podcast #3 | Trophy Fishing, Summer Hatches, and the Dying Minnow Technique
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast
Show Notes: Sponsors: In this episode of CJ’s Reel Southern Podcast, Chad covers early summer fly fishing in the Ozarks. He starts with a quick June fishing report, highlighting the transition from caddis to sulfurs on the White and Norfolk Rivers, and why high water during a sulfur hatch can make for surprisingly good dry fly action. Chad also touches on the opportunities for smallmouth bass and carp fishing during May and June, especially in the creeks and tributaries in the region. We hear Chad’s philosophy of trophy fishing—not just chasing giants, but understanding what a...
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WFS 768 - Wet Fly Swing Pro with Dave - The Shop - A Membership Community Created for You
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#768: Wet Fly Swing Pro here: https://wetflyswing.com/pro I share the updated pan for Wet Fly Swing Pro, the membership community for this podcast. If you click the link above and enter your name and email, I'll follow up with you on the next steps and to learn more. Wet Fly Swing Pro will connect you to like minded anglers, some will become life long friends. It will also connect you with Dave during Q and A Calls and experts who have been on the podcast. Get started here: https://wetflyswing.com/pro
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Traveled #28 | The 2025 Women's Fly Fishing World Championship with Melissa Smith
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast
#767B Show Notes: Presented by: The Women's Fly Fishing World Championship is coming to the U.S. for the first time, and it’s happening in Island Park, Idaho. In this episode, we’re joined by Team USA's women's team president, Melissa Smith, who'll give us a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to compete on Stillwaters. Melissa will share tips for tackling a new lake, from doing your homework before a trip to figuring out what’s working once you’re on the water. If you’re looking to get better at Stillwater fishing, this one’s packed with practical...
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767 | Fly Fishing in the UK with Peter Cockwill – Stillwater Fishing, Chalk Streams, Fly Shop Stories
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast
Show Notes: Presented By: , , , Sponsors: Today, we sit down with UK fly fishing legend Peter Cockwill for a wide-ranging chat on small stillwaters, chalk streams, and the decades-long friendship with our friend Jim Teeny. Peter shares his origin story insights into stocking trout with simple flies and why you shouldn't overlook that shallow downwind bank when fish and still waters. We've even got a backcountry story. This one is jam-packed with wisdom, humor, and lots of old stories. Peter Cockwill returns with more insight from the stillwater side of the fly fishing world. We dive into...
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766 | Fly Fishing California with Matt Callies – Loon Outdoors, Fly Gear, Carp and Bass Fishing
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast
754 Show Notes: Presented By: , , , California is one of the most populous states in the US and one of the most diverse places to fly fish. From the base of the Sierra Nevadas to the Pacific Coast, steelhead in the North, carp on the flats, and saltwater opportunities in Southern California. It's just about all here. Today you're gonna get an inside look at where to fish and what to expect straight from a guy who reps some of the top brands in fly fishing and helps design gear you're probably using right now. Matt Callies, product designer at Loon Outdoors fly tyer and longtime fly...
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765 | New Mexico Fly Fishing with Spencer Seim – The Feather Thief, Rio Grande, Fly Tying
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast
# 765 Show Notes: Presented by: , , , Did you know the Feather Thief story actually connects back to today’s guest? Spencer Seim is a New Mexico fly fishing guide and classic fly tyer whose deep knowledge and love for traditional patterns helped shape the story behind The Feather Thief. We get into his take on that whole crazy story, what it meant for the tying world, and what stood out most to him from the book. Show Notes:
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Great Lakes Dude #12 | Float Fishing for Steelhead with Tom Blotzer – Rigging Tips, Winter Tactics
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763 | Urban Fly Fishing in Phoenix with Derek Rivchin – Carp on the Fly, Canal Tactics, Lo Water Guide Service
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast
#763 Show Notes: Presented by: , , , When you hear “urban fly fishing,” what comes to mind? Trash? Pollution? Or carp? But today’s guest is here to flip that idea on its head. He’s a full-time guide who chases fish in the heart of Arizona, exploring canals, lakes, and small streams right in the city. By the end of this episode, you’ll see carp in a whole new light and pick up some solid tips to help you fish with more confidence in your own local waters. Show Notes:
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762 | The Feather Thief with Kirk Johnson: The Natural History Heist of the Century
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#762 Show Notes: Presented by: , , Sponsors: Kirk Wallace Johnson, author of The Feather Thief, joins us to share the wild tale of a world-class fly tyer who broke into a British museum and stole nearly 300 rare bird specimens—all to tie classic salmon flies. We explore the strange subculture behind the heist, the science lost with those birds, and how a flute-playing prodigy nearly got away with it. This conversation digs into conservation, obsession, and the ethical line between passion and crime. Show Notes:
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761 | Tails of the Tides: Fly Fishing for Redfish in South Carolina with Caleb Andrews
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast
#761 Show Notes: Presented by: , , , Caleb Andrews of Tails of the Tides is here to help you make the most of your trip if you plan on fly fishing for redfish in South Carolina. We’re talking perfect trip timing, his go-to fly materials, how scent actually plays into hookups, and even what to look for when you're creeping across those oyster flats. If you’ve ever dreamed of sight-fishing redfish in a truly wild place, this episode is for you. Show Notes:
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Presented By: Four Wheel Campers
Today, we catch up with Ryan Burch, high school pottery teacher by day, and adventurer behind Tales of the 48 by summer. Ryan is gearing up for the ultimate fly fishing road trip in his fully loaded Four Wheel Camper. He’s aiming to connect with fish, places, and people across the country—starting this summer with the eastern U.S.
You’ll hear how Ryan is making this dream happen with help from Orvis, Four Wheel Campers, and a camera crew that includes his little sister and his dog. He shares his travel and packing tips, how he’s organizing life on the road, and what it means to balance ambition with simplicity. From Florida Keys permit dreams to noodling catfish in the South—this episode is packed with the kind of stories that inspire you to get out and explore your own backyard.
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