The MEND Fly Fishing Podcast

By Joe Rotter

Hosted by Joe Rotter and we talk all things fly fishing and some hunting. Discussions include nymphing, streamer fishing, fly fishing, bad ass casting, saltwater, and too much technical crap to list h... more

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Number 1: Episode 120 - Jon Covich. The Lost Art of Single Hand Casting, Payara, Peacocks, Columbia
Episode 120 of the MEND Podcast features Jon Covich and Eric Nickum talking fly casting as an art, tightline nymphing clinics, new gear highlights (including glass rods and upcoming TNT rods), and practical casting tips for anglers. They also share travel reports and trip advice from Black Sands (Colombia) — tuna, sailfish and peacock bass — to jungle payara and Cuba flats (bonefish and tarpon), plus packing and travel logistics for international fly trips.
September 14, 20261h 23min
Number 2: Episode 119 - Pit Tags to Pinot: Fisheries, Fly Tying & Family with James St. Clair
James St. Clair of @509Flies joins the Mend Podcast to trace his path from fisheries technician tagging salmon in the Wenatchee basin to studying viticulture, all while raising a fishing family. The conversation moves easily between conservation work, practical angling tips, and life as a guide and teacher. The episode also dives into fly tying—long-form tutorials, favorite patterns (Blowtorch, hoppers, foam caddis), tight-line nymphing, youth fishing strategies, and ideas for managing access to sensitive waters.
September 09, 20261h 27min
Number 3: Episode 118 - Christmas Island FAQ's | No More Paralysis by Analysis. Just do it.
Joe Rotter and Eric walk listeners through a concise FAQ-driven episode all about fishing Christmas Island — covering travel logistics, lodging differences, what gear and flies to bring, how many rods to pack, guide culture, sunglasses and packing tips, realistic expectations for giant trevally, and common mistakes first-time anglers make. The hosts emphasize that the trip is easier than many expect, explain the West Coast–to–Honolulu–to–Christmas Island travel flow, compare the two lodges, and encourage anglers to keep gear simple, be patient for big fish, and book through the hosts for smooth planning.
August 21, 202656min
Number 4: Episode 117 - Tough Questions for Eric, Flip Flop, Fall Tips, Rafts vs. Drift Boats
Joe and the crew press travel manager Eric Nickum with tough questions in a wide-ranging episode covering rooftop tent camping, gear (Redington Claymore, Sage Signal, the travel net), and Alaska BearClaw lodge trips. They compare rafts vs. drift boats, tease upcoming spey trips, and share product deals (promo code PODBEER). The show closes with practical fall trout-fishing tips for wading and boat anglers during Yakima27s flip-flop, a deep dive into hopper-dropper and yarn indicator tactics, and a humorous roundup of memorable YouTube comments.
August 20, 20261h 25min
Number 5: Episode 110 - Freshwater Giants. Carp on the Fly Guy Ryan Mock
Joe Rotter and crew talk with Ryan of "Carp on the Fly" about sight-casting for carp: how to read fish behavior, when carp feed, and where to find the best shallow-water fisheries. Ryan shares practical gear and presentation advice — rod, line and leader recommendations, paddleboard and skiff setups, the drag-and-drop method, hookup technique, and handling big carp. The episode closes with fly suggestions (Carp Maul, Moll Hybrid, Trouser Worm), tips for scouting water, and encouragement to get out and practice sight fishing for carp.
June 05, 20261h 11min