The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing Podcast

In this episode we WadeOutThere for Part Two of our discussion with Matt Grajewski from Grand Rapids, Michigan. 

Matt grew up hunting and fishing on his local lakes and on trips to his family’s cabin in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan with his parents and three siblings.  It was in the UP, that he learned to fish for steelhead, and fell in love with river fishing for trout.

But as Matt grew older he began to appreciate the challenges of inland lake fishing more and more.  In particular he found a passion for streamer fishing and muskies.
Developing new tactics and helping to form a community of passionate anglers that shared his desire to catch the fish he dubs “Rule Breakers.”

Matt also began to dive deep into fly tying and fly design, and sells his flies through his website Adaptivefly.com. 

In Part 2 of our conversation we discuss designing and presenting streamers with action.

To learn more about Matt and the topics we discussed in this episode, check out the following link:

Adaptivefly.com

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In this episode we WadeOutThere for Part One of our discussion with Matt Grajewski from Grand Rapids, Michigan. 

Matt grew up hunting and fishing on his local lakes and on trips to his family’s cabin in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan with his parents and four siblings.  It was in the UP, that he learned to fish for steelhead, and fell in love with river fishing for trout.

But as Matt grew older he began to appreciate the challenges of inland lake fishing more and more.  In particular he found a passion for streamer fishing and muskies.
Developing new tactics and helping to form a community of passionate anglers that shared his desire to catch the fish he dubs “Rule Breakers.”

Matt also began to dive deep into fly tying and fly design, and sells his flies through his website Adaptivefly.com. 

In Part 1 of our conversation we discuss breaking down inland lake musky habitat.

To learn more about Matt and the topics we discussed in this episode, check out the following link:

Adaptivefly.com

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In this episode we WadeOutThere with Dana Lattery from Calgary, Alberta.  Dana grew up hunting and fishing with his father, where he learned to appreciate the journey over the reward, after many cold and arduous trips into the mountains. 

When Dana’s dream of continuing to play professional hockey was abruptly cut short due to injury, he found solace in his new ability to go back on the hunting trips that brought him so much joy early in life.  Dana’s passion for the outdoors drew him into becoming hunting guide and eventually he transitioned into guiding fly fishing on the Bow River full time. 

We discuss different approaches to fishing the Bow River in different seasons, going back to the simplicity of fly fishing and our own intuition, and the stories Dana shares through his podcast, Fly Fishing Saves Lives.

To learn more about Dana and the topics we discussed in this episode, or to schedule a guided trip, check out the following link:

Flyfishingbowriver.com

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In this episode we WadeOutThere with Tim Landwehr from Green Bay, Wisconsin.  Tim grew up fly fishing as a young person in Wisconsin for smallmouth and trout.  After college Tim quit a job that left him unfulfilled and unhappy, and moved to Montana where he started instructing casting and guiding. 

Tim eventually moved back to Wisconsin with his wife and opened the fly shop, Tight Lines Fly Fishing Company.  Over the years the shop has shifted its focus from trout to smallmouth.  Tim continues to guide and instruct, and has published a book entitled Smallmouth, Modern Fly Fishing Methods, Tactics, and Techniques. 

We discuss common trends Tim sees in beginner casters, Smallmouth Tactics, letting go of your “trout brain”, and a special reason to skip school to go fishing.

To learn more about Tim and the topics we discussed in this episode, or to schedule a guided trip, check out the following links:

Tightlinesflyshop.com

Smallmouth.  Modern Fly Fishing Methods, Tactics, and Techniques.

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In this episode we WadeOutThere with Larry Paradis from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  Larry grew up in Connecticut and was introduced to the outdoors through his local hunting and fishing club.  There he began tying and later fly fishing. 

After September 11th, Larry joined the Air Force and was stationed in Alaska where he continued his passion for fly fishing in the legendary trophy salmon and trout streams of his youth.  Larry brought fly fishing and fly tying with him throughout his Air Force career on deployments and temporary duties whenever possible.  He later joined the Air National Guard in Oklahoma City to pursue his dream of becoming a TACP (Tactical Air Control Party) and JTAC (Joint Terminal Attack Controller), responsible for coordinating with attack aircraft for clearance of fires in combat. 

While in Oklahoma, Larry discovered carp fishing and became a part time guide fishing his local waters and the Illinois River. 

We discuss how Larry managed to fly fish in some very unexpected locations while serving in the Air Force, carp fishing, and planning for fly fishing trips.

To learn more about Larry and the topics we discussed in this episode, or to schedule a guided trip, check out the following links:

Instagram: @dougiep_flies

NativeWatersOutfitters.com

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In this episode we WadeOutThere for Part 2 of our conversation with Brad Hansen, from Helena, Montana.  

Brad grew up in Utah and fell in love with the feeling of fighting big fish as a child fishing for lake rainbows with his cousins.  He started fly fishing while attending college at Utah State and later moved to Montana and began guiding on the Missouri River. 

We discuss how to break down big water into digestable pieces, tactics for fishing the Missouri River, and Brad tells several stories of how and why his perspective around guiding and fishing has changed over the years.  

We also swap stories about what makes Slough Creek in Yellowstone Park a special fishery for both of us.

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In this episode we WadeOutThere with Brad Hansen from Helena, Montana.  Brad grew up in Utah and fell in love with the feeling of fighting big fish as a child fishing for lake rainbows with his cousins.  He started fly fishing while attending college at Utah State and later moved to Montana and began guiding on the Missouri River. 

We discuss how to break down big water into digestable pieces, tactics for fishing the Missouri River, and Brad also tells several stories of how and why his perspective around guiding and fishing has changed over the years.

To learn more about Brad or schedule a guided trip, check out the following outfitter links:

Crosscurrents Fly Shop
Montana Fishing Outfitters

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In this episode we WadeOutThere with Nick Conklin from Grand Rapids, Michigan.  Nick grew up fishing lakes and rivers around his family’s place in Upper Michigan.  At eight years old he decided to, in his words, “get serious about fly fishing.”  He told his parents when he grew up, he wanted to be a fisherman and write books.  He’s doing it. 

Nick is a fly fishing author who has been published in numerous magazines.  He is also currently working on his first book, which provides tactics and techniques for fly fishing pressured waters, and is due for release in December of 2024.  Nick is a regular at the fly fishing shows and is a product manager for TFO. 

We discuss the ins and outs of your first fly rod, the Pere Marquette River, and fishing pressured water.

To learn more about Nick and the topics we discussed in this episode, check out the following links:

TFORods.com

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In this episode we WadeOutThere with Adam Bowe from Dillon, Montana.  Adam grew up in Florida and was introduced to fly fishing for saltwater species and later bass. 

When his family moved to Montana, he began fly fishing on the Big Hole River and small mountain creeks that surrounded the property that his family eventually restored and transformed intoThe Silverbow Club; a guest ranch for fly fishing and other outdoor activities.  Adam now fly fishes every chance he gets while running the business of hosting guests in the lodge and cabins. 

We discuss small stream fishing in the mountains surrounding the Big Hole River.

To learn more about Adam and the topics we discussed in this episode, check out the following links:

Silverbowclub.com

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In this episode we WadeOutThere with Russ Maddin from Traverse City, Michigan.  Russ grew up fly fishing and fly tying as a child in Southern Michigan.  His first job was in a fly shop as a teenager.  At eighteen he had his guide license in Northern Michigan, where he also attended college and continued to fly fish. 

Russ grew his love for streamer fishing in his home state and has created many well known fly designs. 

We discuss opening up your focal point while fly fishing and fishing different streamers and lines for different flows and temperatures, as well as presentation techniques for giving your streamer the appropriate action.

To learn more about Russ and the topics we discussed in this episode, check out the following links:

Instagram: @russmaddin

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