Fly Fishing New Mexico with Trisha Valdez – Small Streams to Big Tailwaters
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast
Release Date: 03/19/2026
921 | Airflo’s Gareth Jones on Competition Fly Fishing and Stillwater Systems
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast
#918 Show Notes: Presented By: , , , Sponsors: Why do some anglers seem to find fish instantly while others struggle all day on the same lake? In this episode, Gareth Jones, sales Director at Airflo Fishing, breaks down Stillwater fly fishing at a level most anglers never reach—from understanding exact sink rates to building repeatable systems that help locate fish quickly. We dig into countdown systems, retrieves, line densities, and how wind, depth, and presentation all work together. Gareth also shares competition-proven tactics for fishing teams of flies, controlling drift with a...
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920 | Fly Fishing Baja and Chasing Roosterfish with John Hunt from Moccasin Fly Club
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast
#920b Show Notes: Presented by: In this episode, I sat down with John Hunt from Moccasin Fly Club to dig into what these trips actually look like. We got into fly fishing Baja liveaboards, chasing trophy roosterfish, and the stuff most people don’t think about until it’s too late. If Baja has been on your radar, this one gives you a clear picture of what to expect and how to do it right. Show Notes:
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920 | Loop Tackle's Wild Fish, Wild Places: Fly Fishing Travel and Conservation with Emilie Björkman and Ted Logart
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#920 Show Notes: Presented By: , , , Sponsors: What happens when you take fly fishing beyond your home water and start chasing it across the world? In this episode, we sit down with Emilie Björkman and Ted Logart from Loop to talk about Wild Fish, Wild Places, a global series focused on travel, culture, and conservation. They share how the project came together, how they choose destinations, and what they’ve learned filming in places like Montana, Sweden, Iceland, and New Zealand. We also dig into the real challenges behind the scenes, why conservation issues are often global, and how...
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919 | Inside the Minds of World Champion Fly Casters with Whitney Gould, Rick Hartman & Kalyn Hoggard
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919 Show Notes: Presented by: , , In this episode, we go inside the minds of world champion fly casters Whitney Gould, Rick Hartman, and Kalyn Hoggard to break down what really separates good from elite. We talk about the World Fly Casting Championships, what it takes to carry 80+ feet of line in the air, and the biggest mistakes most anglers make when trying to cast farther. Show Notes:
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In the Bucket #21 | Steelhead Fishing and the Illusion of Control with Adrienne Comeau and Eric Leininger
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#918 Show Notes: Presented By: , , Sponsors: In today’s episode of In the Bucket podcast, Brian Niska is joined by Adrienne Comeau and Eric Leininger for a candid conversation on what really drives success in steelhead fishing. What starts with fly choice and presentation quickly shifts into a bigger discussion around uncertainty, experience, and how much control anglers actually have on the water. Eric shares a perspective shaped by years of guiding—that in certain conditions, especially when water temperatures are right, many of the details anglers focus on may not be as critical as...
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Steelhead and Chinook Spey Lessons with Floyd Carter: How to Stop Losing Fish
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917B Show Notes: Presented by: Losing fish after a solid grab happens more than people talk about. You feel the eat, the rod loads up, maybe even a head shake, and then it’s just gone. Floyd Carter is back to break down what he’s been seeing all season, from the Olympic Peninsula to Togiak. They get into what an actual take feels like, when to stay patient, and when it’s time to hit it. They also dig into the loop vs drag debate, how small changes might keep fish pinned, and why even experienced anglers are still figuring this out in real time. If you’ve been losing fish and...
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917 | Big Updates: New Podcast Launch, Summer Bootcamp, and Trips Ahead
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#917 - In this short solo episode, Dave shares a spring check-in and gives you a look at everything happening behind the scenes at Wet Fly Swing right now. You’ll hear about the launch of a new show, Hunting with a Fly with Rick Kustich, plus updates on the growing podcast network including In the Bucket, The Great Lakes Dude, and The Littoral Zone. Dave also breaks down what’s coming next with the Fly Fishing Bootcamp this summer and how you can get access to live sessions and replays. He also talks about upcoming hosted trips across North America (with some new saltwater...
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Hunting with a Fly #2 | Rick Kustich’s Musky Fly Fishing Playbook
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Show Notes: Musky fishing has a way of forcing you to evolve. You can put in the hours, make good casts, fish the right water—and still feel like you’re just missing something. In this episode, we break down a true musky fly fishing playbook with Rick Kustich, built from years of refining what actually works. This isn’t theory. It’s a look at the exact adjustments Rick has made since writing his book—and how those changes have led to more consistency and more big fish. If you want to tighten up your approach and fish more efficiently, this one hits the key areas.
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How to Fish Big Bugs with Ken Burkholder (Traveled #43)
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#916 Show Notes: Presented by: Fishing big bugs isn’t just about throwing something large at the bank and hoping for an explosion. What really matters is precision, realism, and getting that fly exactly where it needs to be. In this episode, I sat down with Ken Burkholder to dig into the details that separate a decent drift from one that actually gets eaten. We get into fly design, fishing tight banks, and why small tweaks can make a big difference when fish are locked in. Ken brings decades of experience from the South Fork of the Snake, plus a deep background in fly design...
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915 | How a Music Producer Built a Fly Fishing Podcast from Scratch with Pablo Signori
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Show Notes: Presented by: , , A music producer doesn’t usually end up building a fly fishing podcast—but that’s exactly how Pablo Signori got started. What began as a side project during the pandemic turned into The Newb and the Knower, a show built around learning fly fishing from the ground up. Instead of positioning himself as an expert, Pablo leaned into being a beginner and documented the process in real time. That approach not only shaped the podcast but also opened the door to travel, deeper learning, and a completely new path in fly fishing.
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Fly fishing in New Mexico offers an incredible range of water that many anglers overlook. From tiny mountain creeks hiding in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the famous San Juan River tailwater, the state delivers everything from technical dry fly fishing to big trout below dams.
In this episode, I sat down with Trisha Valdez to talk about growing up around the Mora River, how she found fly fishing later in life, and why local rivers often shape us more than destination trips. Trisha also shares the story behind New Mexico Lady Anglers, the community she founded to help more women get comfortable with fly fishing.
We get into small-stream fishing, the San Juan River, conservation challenges, and several New Mexico trout streams worth adding to your list.