Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

By Dave Stewart

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 cho... more

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Number 1: 977 | The Small-Fly Playbook: 14 Tips from Ed Engle
Show Notes: http://wetflyswing.com/977 Sponsors: http://wetflyswing.com/Sponsors In this episode, we’re digging back into a conversation with Ed Engle, one of the longtime voices in fishing and tying small flies. Ed has spent decades fishing technical trout water, and his approach is less about making things complicated and more about getting the fundamentals right. We’re pulling out 14 of Ed’s best tips for fishing small flies, including why size comes before color, how close you should get to feeding trout, and why a longer leader isn’t always the answer. You’ll also hear how Ed reads a trout’s position in the water before making a cast, why he wants an unweighted nymph somewhere in his rig, and how he uses movement when fishing small BWO nymphs. In This Episode, You’ll Learn:Why you shouldn’t fish a smaller fly than the trout requireWhy simple patterns can be so effective in tiny sizesWhy Ed often sticks with a 9- to 10-foot leader instead of going extra longHow to adjust your hook set when presenting a dry fly downstreamHow Ed swings small wet flies to rising troutWhy BWO nymphs don’t always need to be dead-driftedHow a weighted fly can help an unweighted nymph move naturallyWhat a trout’s vertical position tells you about whether it’s actively feedingWhy actually seeing your tiny dry fly mattersHow to make your fly the first thing a trout seesWhy slack-line casts become so important on technical waterHow the way a trout rises to your fly can tell you whether your presentation is rightWhy Ed wants to get as close to a trout as possible without changing its behaviorWhy matching the size of the natural is Ed’s #1 priority Ed’s approach comes back to simplicity. When you find the natural insect, start by figuring out its size. Get that right first. If your fly also comes close in color and silhouette, even better but size is where Ed starts. We’ll also hear why Ed believes small-fly fishing is ultimately about having as little as possible between you and the fish. If you fish midges, BWOs, tricos, technical tailwaters, or selective rising trout, this episode gives you 14 ideas you can take straight to the water.
September 04, 202613min
Number 2: 975 | Gallatin River Fly Fishing with Ryan Kirt - Montana, Trip Planning, Terrestrials
975 Show Notes: https://www.wetflyswing.com/975 Presented by: Gallatin River Lodge Ask ten Montana anglers where to fish, and you’ll probably hear ten different answers. Every now and then, someone points you toward a stretch that still feels a little overlooked. Today, we’re heading into southwest Montana for some Gallatin River fly fishing with someone who has called Bozeman home for more than 30 years. Ryan Kirt has lived in Bozeman for 32 years and has been connected with Gallatin River Lodge for more than a decade. He shares what makes the Gallatin different, from private-access fishing and wade fishing to late-summer terrestrials, streamers, and nymphs. We also cover the best rods and flies for the Gallatin, how to build a three-day Montana fishing trip, and what makes Gallatin River Lodge a special base for exploring Southwest Montana. Show Notes: https://www.wetflyswing.com/975
September 01, 202653min
Number 3: Hunting with a Fly #4 | Fly Fishing for Lake Trout in the Great Lakes with Jerry Darkes
#973 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/973 Presented by: https://www.wetflyswing.com/sponsors Jerry Darkes has spent decades chasing lake trout across the Great Lakes as a manufacturer’s rep, guide, instructor, travel host, and author. He shares his experience finding lake trout in shallow and deep water and tracking their seasonal movements. We cover the history and recovery of lake trout in the Great Lakes, the evolution of fly lines and patterns, boat and shoreline strategies, retrieves, hook sets, and what it takes to land a 10- to 20-pound lake trout on the fly. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/973
August 28, 20261h 1min
Number 4: 980 | Swinging for Steelhead in Indiana with Tim Scott of Tie-A-Thon
#980 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/980 Presented by: On DeMark Lodge, Golden Fly Shop, Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho, Jackson Hole Fly Company On a fall weekend in South Bend, Indiana, you can hear the Notre Dame marching band from the river while swinging a fly for steelhead. Tim Scott has spent more than 30 years fishing these waters where steelhead, St. Joe smallmouth, and streamer fishing are all part of the experience. He is also the co-founder of Tie-A-Thon, which started with a goal of a couple thousand flies and has now passed 500,000, supporting groups that use fly fishing for education, therapy, veterans, and kids. We also dig into Tim’s steelhead setup, his sink-tip system, and a Clouser-style minnow inspired by the work of Fox Statler and Kevin Feenstra. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/980
September 09, 202658min
Number 5: 976 | Dean River Steelhead and Spey Casting with Kara Knight
#976 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/976 Presented by: Fly Fish with me Utah, FishHound Expeditions, Drifthook Fly Fishing Sponsors: https://www.wetflyswing.com/sponsors Kara Knight is a steelhead angler, casting instructor, longtime lodge professional, and competitive caster based in British Columbia. We get into the Dean, Spey-O-Rama, steelhead conservation, casting practice, competition gear, and the lessons Kara has picked up from years spent around some of BC’s great steelhead rivers. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/976
September 02, 20261h