The MEND Fly Fishing Podcast

We had a stellar turnout for a recent women's event, and Shannon and Jason talk about women in fly fishing, the event, and what we do at Red's oriented towards recruiting and engaging with more female anglers. Have a listen and get to know these two passionate anglers from Red's.

Welcome to the MEND podcast, where host Joe Rotter and his guests, Skyler Lancaster and Eric Nickum, dive into the world of steelhead fishing. In this episode, they share insider tips and strategies for successful steelhead fishing, focusing on the importance of timing, technique, and location. Discover why casting efficiency and swing fishing are crucial for maximizing your chances of landing this majestic freshwater game fish.

Join the discussion as the experts reveal their preferred gear setups and favorite fly patterns, offering valuable insights for both novice and experienced anglers. Learn how to plan a successful fishing trip, from selecting the right river to making the most of modern mapping tools. Whether you're a do-it-yourself angler or considering a guided experience, this episode is packed with practical advice to enhance your steelhead fishing adventures.

Tune in for an engaging conversation that emphasizes the thrill and challenge of steelhead fishing, encouraging anglers to step out of their comfort zones and embrace the pursuit of this legendary fish.

Welcome back to the MEND podcast, your go-to source for technical fishing insights. This episode marks a renewed commitment to delivering expert fishing strategies, tailored for avid anglers on the go. Dive into a discussion about creating an effective fall fishing game plan, exploring the benefits of fishing during this quieter season when fish are more active and accessible.

Learn about the three-course meal strategy for fall trout: streamers for breakfast, nymphs for brunch, and dry flies for lunch. Discover how to read water more effectively, understand fish behavior during fall, and optimize your fishing techniques with expert tips on gear selection, including the importance of a good sink tip line.

Stay informed about upcoming events like the Fly Fishing Film Tour and live Q&A webinars on YouTube, where you can engage directly and expand your fishing knowledge. Whether you're a do-it-yourself angler or a seasoned pro, this episode is packed with valuable insights to enhance your fall fishing experience.

Tarpon Town wrap up. We just got back from Campeche, Mexico after fishing for Baby Tarpon together. Great opportunity to listen in and see if this trip is for you.

Trip Details: https://redsflyfishing.com/pages/campeche-tarpon

Smelling Salt Fly:  https://redsflyfishing.com/products/rios-smelling-salt-tarpon-fly

Salty Mullet: https://redsflyfishing.com/pages/search-results-page?q=salty%20mullet

Connect with Red's:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (509) 933-2300

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redsflyshop/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redsflyshop

Shop Online: https://www.redsflyfishing.com

Coming off the big Trout Spey Rendezvous, there are some things I wanted to share for DIY anglers and why Trout Spey fishing, or at least swinging flies, is an important tool to have. It's DIY wade fishing based. That's why. You don't need a Clackacraft and a guide to swing flies. It's a simple technique, very straightforward. On this podcast I'll share things I learned from some of the masters.

Fielded some good questions from Instagram, all on trout fishing. Good stuff. We followed up the Podcast by talking about sink tip and full sink lines and why you might need one of these. Here are some show links, I'm sure I'm forgetting some but here ya go.

Knots:

Clinch:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eR_X8XC6aC8&t=4s

Triple Surgeon's: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2JzpfEnZFM

Perfection Loop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYAPQDDmKs4

Non Slip Mono Loop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zgwa2-lod_U&t=1s

Sink Tip Lines (all): https://redsflyfishing.com/collections/sinking-fly-lines

RIO Elite Predator: https://redsflyfishing.com/collections/sinking-fly-lines/products/rio-elite-predator-streamer-line

SA Sonar Trout Express: https://redsflyfishing.com/products/scientific-anglers-sonar-trout-express

Full Sinking Line (most popular model): https://redsflyfishing.com/products/rio-sub-surface-elite-camolux

Flies Mentioned:

#1 Streamer(s)

https://redsflyfishing.com/products/rainys-hibernator-sz-8

https://redsflyfishing.com/products/meat-sweats-streamer-jighead-sculpin-by-rio

Fly Line Video (includes sink tip information):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8pIyc8iX-o&t=88s

I learned a lot this trip about trout fishing, gear, and have some takeaways from fishing the southern hemisphere that will be helpful for anyone and everyone.  On this episode I try to keep things relevant to anyone listening, yet informative enough for someone that may want to join this trip someday.

Helpful Links:

Trip Info:  https://redsflyfishing.com/pages/patagonia-fly-fishing-adventure

Sage R8 Fly Rods: (I used this rod the entire trip) https://redsflyfishing.com/products/sage-r8

RIO's Ground Beetle:  https://redsflyfishing.com/products/rios-ground-beetle-great-cantaria-beetle-for-patagonia

RIO's Purple Para Wulff: https://redsflyfishing.com/products/para-wulff-purple-dry-fly

Tim's Beetle:  https://redsflyfishing.com/products/tims-beetle-terrestrial-dry-fly-by-umpqua

Fishpond Wind River Backpack: https://redsflyfishing.com/products/fishpond-wind-river-roll-top-backpack-shale

Fishpond Jackalope Rod Tube: https://redsflyfishing.com/collections/fly-rod-and-reel-cases/products/fishpond-jackelope-rod-travel-tube

Lots of good trout fishing questions for this episode from the listeners. Really good stuff. If you have questions for the Podcast, email me at [email protected] and put Podcast Q in the subject line.  

We talk winter fishing, nymphing, making plans for 2023, gear of the year, new gear for the year, and how to lay out realistic plans for your next fishing season. 

Gear Mentioned on Podcast: 

Simms Kispiox Fingerless Mitt - https://redsflyfishing.com/products/simms-kispiox-fingerless-mitt

Taco Bag - https://redsflyfishing.com/products/simms-taco-bag

Korker's Devil's Canyon Boots - https://redsflyfishing.com/products/korkers-devils-canyon-boot

Loon Tip Topper Indicators - https://redsflyfishing.com/products/loon-tip-toppers-3-pack

Line Cleaning Towelette - https://redsflyfishing.com/products/rio-fly-line-cleaning-towlette

Fishpond Lumbar Pack - https://redsflyfishing.com/products/fishpond-thunderhead-submersible-lumbar

Simms Wading Staff - https://redsflyfishing.com/collections/wading-staffs

Destinations Mentioned

Baja Roosterfish Trip - https://redsflyfishing.com/pages/baja-roosterfish-trip

Dallas Murrey joins me and we chat winter fishing and relive my Washington State Moose hunt.