#912 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/912

Presented by: Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho

In this episode on classic salmon fly tying, I sat down with Marvin Nolte, a guy who's been at the vise since the 1970s and has tied over 2,000 classic Atlantic salmon flies. We get into what it really takes to tie these patterns, why most people don't stick with it, and how a random Christmas gift turned into a decades-long obsession.

We also dig into one of the wildest stories in fly tying, the massive Granger collection, and what it says about craftsmanship, patience, and going deep into the details.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/912

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/911

Presented by: Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho, Jackson Hole Fly Company, and Montana Fly Fishing Lodge.

Fly fishing travel isn't what it used to be. The easy trips are getting crowded, and the places that still feel untouched take a little more effort to reach.

In this episode, we get a real look at what that next level of travel looks like. Will Blair walks through two very different fisheries—the remote flats of the Bahamas and the wild rivers of Kamchatka—and explains how both are evolving right now.

This is a full-on fly fishing travel guide, from logistics to species to what actually matters once you get there.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/910B

Presented by: Fly Fish with me Utah

Most anglers walk right past good water without even knowing it.

In this episode, we're digging into how to find trout and turn refusals into eats with Mike O'Brien. He shares how guides break down a river in the first few minutes and what they look for before making a single cast.

We also get into why trout refuse flies that look perfect, and how small changes in your drift and position can turn those refusals into eats. Mike talks about reading trout behavior, spotting high percentage water, and making simple adjustments when things aren't working.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/910B

#910 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/910

Presented by: Drifthook Fly Fishing, Togiak River Lodge, Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho

Sponsors: https://www.wetflyswing.com/sponsors

Jonathan Farmer from Midnight Sun Custom Flies shares how this camp blends the comfort of a lodge with the authenticity of a true Alaska steelhead camp. It's built for anglers who want to fish hard, learn more, and experience Alaska in the fall.

From swing techniques to river behavior to camp life, this one is packed with insight for anyone chasing chrome.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/910

#909 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/909

Sponsors: Grand Teton, AVC Rig, TroutRoutes

There's a whole world of trout food drifting beneath the surface that most anglers never fully notice. Tiny insects, short-lived hatches, and subtle movements quietly control how trout feed and where they hold.

In this episode, we dig into trout food — not just what they eat, but why it matters. Because once you start noticing bugs, the river starts making a whole lot more sense.

Maggie Heumann from Trout Unlimited joins me to break down aquatic entomology in a way that actually connects to your time on the water.

908 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/908

Presented by: Golden Fly Shop, Fly Fish with me Utah, Drifthook Fly Fishing, Pescador on the Fly

Do you remember when intruders took over with big profiles and tons of flash? But what if the real edge is going smaller? In this episode, we're digging into fishing smaller flies for Great Lakes steelhead and salmon, and what happens when you shift from bulk to balance and from heavy push to a more subtle presence.

Alex Belonga breaks it down, from Temple Dogs to sparse hair wings, plus how presentation, movement, and fly design all play into getting more eats.

908 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/908

#907 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/907

Presented by: TroutRoutes, Jackson Hole Fly Company

Sponsors: https://www.wetflyswing.com/sponsors/

What does it take to completely rethink how we carry gear on the water? In this episode, we dig into fly fishing innovation through the story of Fishpond and the mind behind it, Johnny Le Coq. From cassette tape cases to chest packs and carbon fiber nets, this one connects design, function, and purpose in a big way.

We get into the early days of Fishpond, how disruption shaped the brand, and why conservation became just as important as the gear itself. Jonny also shares what he's focused on now, including a powerful citizen science movement that's giving anglers a new way to protect the waters they love.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/907

#906 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/906

Presented By: FishHound Expeditions, Visit Idaho, Stonefly Nets, Drifthook Fly Fishing.

Fly fishing has always evolved, but some moments change everything.

From bamboo to fiberglass to graphite, each shift has redefined how anglers experience the water. In this episode, Larry Kenney shares what it was like to be at the center of one of the most important transitions in fly fishing history—the move to graphite fly rods.

Larry, co-founder of Scott Fly Rods, takes us through the early days of rod building, the rise of graphite innovation, and the lessons he's learned from decades in the industry. Along the way, he shares practical advice that challenges how anglers think about gear, casting, and improvement.

#904 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/904

Presented by: On DeMark Lodge

We dig into what's happening on the Upper Missouri right now, from macroinvertebrate data to water management challenges. This episode with Josh Seckinger and David Stagliano from Upper Missouri Watershed Alliance (UMOWA) connects the dots between science, fishing, and long-term river health.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/904

903 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/903

Presented by: On DeMark Lodge

In this episode, Craig and Warren break down what really matters when you're fishing the Missouri during peak dry fly season. We get into fishing the Trico hatch, how timing and rhythm often beat perfect fly choice, and what anglers miss when targeting rising fish.

You'll also hear about the Missouri River Dry Fly School at On DeMark Lodge. Find out what you can expect on the water, and how to apply the techniques you'll learn there anywhere you fish.

903 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/903