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Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

Dave from the Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Blog interviews the biggest names in fly fishing and fly tying today. He digs out all of the best fly fishing tips and tricks to help you understand how to choose the right gear, find fish, present the fly, discover new patterns and much more. Find out about new rods, lines, techniques, knots, tying tools and unheard of tips along with great stories about life and the times of some of the most knowledgeable guides, shop owners, and fisherman from around the

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01:06:14

865 | Trout Spey Set Up and Casting Fundamentals with...

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2026/01/07

Show Notes: Https://wetfyswing.com/865 Sponsors: Togiak River Lodge, Smitty's Fly Box, and Jackson Hole Fly Company. Sponsors:https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Last month on the Madison, I watched a perfect example of why Trout Spey exists. Wind ripping. Skinny water. A high bank behind us. Indicator rigs are getting ripped out of the drift the second they touch down. One angler finally stepped out of the rut, grabbed an 11-foot two-hander, and swung flies through water that had shut everyone else

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01:13:13

Using Attractor Patterns to Trigger Stillwater Trout...

Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast ·

2026/01/05

#864 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/864 Presented By: Drifthook Fly Fishing, San Juan Rodworks, On DeMark Lodge, Montana Fly Fishing Lodge Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Stillwater trout don't always eat because they're hungry — and that's where many anglers get stuck. In this solo episode of the Littoral Zone Podcast, Phil Rowley breaks down the power of attraction and explains why trout often strike flies for reasons that have nothing to do with feeding. When matching the hatch

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The River Retreat Lodge with John and Liz Douville...

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2026/01/02

863 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/863 Presented by: Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho If you're trying to figure out where you can find giant stoneflies in July, chase technical midge eaters in March, and explore private spring creeks, all while staying in a five-star lodge that's not priced like Jackson Hole, this episode shows you exactly where that place exists. Today we're heading into Swan Valley, right in the heart of one of the most epic fishing zones in the West, with John

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01:11:43

862 | Inside the Hidden World of Fly-Fishig...

Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast ·

2025/12/31

Show Notes: Https://wetfyswing.com/862 Sponsors: TroutRoutes, Fish The Fly, and Smitty's Fly Box. Sponsors:https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors There's a certain kind of fly fishing knowledge you don't get from a quick scroll or a gear review. You get it from someone who's been there when the "new" stuff was being invented, watched it cycle back around, and saved the paper trail along the way. That's what this conversation with Jim Adams felt like: a walk through the hidden world of fly-fishing

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01:11:58

861 | How Wooldridge Boats Shaped Jet Boat History...

Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast ·

2025/12/29

#861 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/861 Presented By: Togiak River Lodge Grant Woolridge carries one of the most influential river-boating legacies in the West. As the great-grandson of Glen Woolridge, Grant grew up around the Rogue River and the early innovations that made modern jet boating possible. In this episode, he shares stories passed down through generations—stories that shaped how anglers and boaters access wild rivers today. We dig into early wooden boats, the evolution of jet

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01:08:07

860 | Scandinavian Fly Fishing with Marcus Bohlin of...

Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast ·

2025/12/26

860 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/860 Presented by: Intrepid Camp Gear, Togiak River Lodge, Jackson Hole Fly Company, Patagonia Today, I sat down with Marcus Bohlin of Nam Products to talk through the things Scandinavian anglers think about differently. Rod length. True line weight. Leader diameter. Presentation. We get into why a 14-foot 7-weight can actually feel easier to fish on rivers like the Deschutes, how Baltic salmon behave compared to Atlantic salmon and steelhead, and why Sweden

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01:15:05

859 | World Championship Fly Casting, Sweden Atlantic...

Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast ·

2025/12/24

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/859 Presented By: Mountain Waters Resort, San Juan Rodworks, Montana Fly Fishing Lodge Tellis Katsogiannos has spent decades at the highest level of fly casting, earning world champion titles while helping shape how modern anglers think about efficiency, control, and simplicity. In this episode, Tellis shares how competitive casting sharpened his understanding of techniques, and how those lessons translate directly to real fishing situations. We also head to

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01:01:28

Trout Fishing the Provo River in Utah with Mike O'Brien

Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast ·

2025/12/23

Show Notes: Https://wetfyswing.com/858 Sponsors:https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Fly fishing has a way of pulling you back when you need it most. And for Mike O'Brien, those quiet hours on the water turned into a full-on career shift, from financial services to guiding full-time in Utah. In this episode, we dig into what makes Utah such a sleeper fly fishing destination, why the Provo River is a legit year-round option, and the small tweaks that can turn a slow day into a "how is this even legal"

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01:07:21

858 | Fly Fishing Molokai with Josiah Ching of Bucks...

Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast ·

2025/12/22

#858 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/858 Presented by: Patagonia, Four Wheel Campers, Togiak River Lodge, Drifthook Fly Fishing Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Josiah shares how subsistence fishing, military service, and conservation work brought him back home to build Bucks and Bones — a guiding program grounded in Hawaiian tradition, ecological responsibility, and world-class sight-fishing for big Hawaiian bonefish. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/858

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857 | The Montana Fly Fishing Lodge with Lincoln Powers

Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast ·

2025/12/19

Show Notes: Https://wetfyswing.com/857 Sponsors:https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Most anglers think they know Montana trout fishing until they stumble into the rivers nobody's talking about. No shuttle lines. No shoulder-to-shoulder boats. No mid-summer hoot owl closures shutting things down. Just cold water spilling off nearly 13,000-foot peaks and trout that still behave like trout. That's exactly what we're digging into on this episode of the Wet Fly Swing Podcast. I sat down with Lincoln Power

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Six Piece Fly Rods and Fly Fishing Austria with Jeff...

Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast ·

2025/12/18

856 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/856B Presented by: Pescador on the Fly A fly rod that disappears in your pack but still fishes like your everyday rod sounds like a stretch. In this episode, we dig into why that idea actually works and why more anglers are turning to six-piece rods for travel, backup, and even daily use. Jeff Ditsworth, founder of Pescador on the Fly, joins the show to break down how he rebuilt his rod lineup from the ground up. We talk about better blanks, tighter

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01:15:29

856 | Mary Orvis Marbury, Fly Fishing Treasures, and...

Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast ·

2025/12/17

#856 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/856 Presented By: FishHound Expeditions, Togiak River Lodge, Pescador on the Fly Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Steve Woit has spent years hunting down the stories behind fly-fishing's most influential figures — including Mary Orvis Marbury, whose Victorian-era writing documented flies and tiers before the modern industry existed. In this episode, Steve walks us through the research discipline behind Fly Fishing Treasures, his deep dive into

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01:04:25

Duane Hada on Growing Trophy Trout, Conservation, and...

Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast ·

2025/12/16

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/855B Duane Hada joins Chad Johnson for a thoughtful conversation on what actually creates trophy trout fisheries—and why stocking alone isn't the answer. Duane breaks down the importance of catch-and-release regulations, managing pressure, and letting fish live long enough to reach their full potential. Drawing from rivers like the White River and the San Juan, he explains how conservation-first thinking shapes not only fish size, but the long-term health of

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855 | Trout Spey Tips for Dry Flies & Streamers with...

Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast ·

2025/12/15

#855 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/855 Presented by: San Juan Rodworks, On DeMark Lodge, Four Wheel Campers Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors If you've ever stood knee-deep in a Western river wondering whether a trout spey rod might change your whole approach, this conversation with Howard Cole will get your wheels turning. Howard's spent a lifetime shaping flies, shaping cast loops, and shaping anglers at JD High Country Outfitters — and he brings a river-smart perspective on

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01:01:42

854 | PGA Pro Phil Blackmar Applies Tour-Level...

Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast ·

2025/12/12

854 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/854 Presented by: Montana Fly Fishing Lodge, Intrepid Camp Gear, On DeMark Lodge, Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho Today, we're sitting down with someone who has lived two deep lives, one on the PGA Tour and one on the flats of South Texas. Phil Blackmar spent years competing against the best golfers in the world, studying pressure, tempo, and how to stay calm when everything speeds up. Now he brings that same understanding to fly fishing,

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853 | Top Trout Flies with Steve Smith of Smitty's...

Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast ·

2025/12/11

853 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/853b Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/smittys Steve Smith breaks down the fundamentals of top trout flies, fly tying materials, and the patterns that continue to produce everywhere. We also get into how Smitty's Fly Box evolved, how he approaches local hatches, and why mastering proportions might be the most important part of tying a durable fly. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/853b

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01:11:01

853 | San Juan River, Streamers, and Giant Browns...

Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast ·

2025/12/10

#853 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/853 Presented By: TroutRoutes, Smitty's Fly Box, Four Wheel Campers Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors James Garrettson of About Trout takes us deep into the San Juan tailwater—well beyond the Instagram version—to show what really makes this river a world-class streamer fishery. He breaks down how big trout behave in frog water, why depth and stalls matter more than speed, and how his team consistently targets fish over 30 inches. James shares the

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01:00:29

852 | Sight - Casting to Giants in Shallow Water with...

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2025/12/08

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01:13:18

851 | Fly Fishing the Alaska Road System with Will...

Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast ·

2025/12/05

851 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/851 Presented by: FishHound Expeditions For the last ten years, today's guest has been fly fishing the Alaska road system and guiding the south central river, Lower Willow, Upper Willow, the Canyon water, and Montana Creek. He's one of the guides behind our recent Alaskan hosted trip and has a head full of stories that only come from rowing in a place where anything can happen. In this episode, you'll hear what it was like from Will's seat on the sticks

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57:23

Intrepid Camp Gear: Adventure-Ready Rooftop Tents,...

Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast ·

2025/12/04

#850B Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/850B Presented By: Intrepid Camp Gear Sloan Hiatt, Manager at Intrepid Camp Gear, breaks down how his team designs rooftop tents and aluminum cargo boxes built for anglers, skiers, and backcountry travelers. He shares why Intrepid manufactures everything themselves instead of white-labeling, how they solved common space and durability problems, and what makes their gear stand out in the overlanding world. We also get the story of Sloan's late-night bear

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