#985 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/985

Presented by: Yellowstone Teton Territory

Michelle Edwards is a fly tyer and former guide who spent years fishing and guiding the South Fork of the Snake. We get into South Fork hatches, guide flies, nymphing from a drift boat, streamer fishing for bigger trout, and the lessons Michelle carried with her from Colorado to Idaho.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/985

#984 Show Notes: https://www.wetflyswing.com/984

Presented by: Drifthook, TroutRoutes, No See Um Lodge, Togiak River Lodge

In this episode, Todd Karnas of Eastern Guides shares what he has learned from more than 15 years of fishing around St. John's and the Avalon Peninsula. We cover Atlantic salmon, small rivers, surface flies, sea-run trout, resident brown trout, capelin, water conditions, and the best time to experience each fishery.

Show Notes: https://www.wetflyswing.com/984

#983 Show Notes: https://www.wetflyswing.com/983

Presented by: Golden Fly Shop, FishHound Expeditions, On DeMark Lodge, Pescador on the Fly

Strike indicator techniques for stillwaters can be one of the most effective ways to control the depth and speed of your flies.

In this Littoral Zone episode, Phil Rowley takes us through his indicator system, from choosing the right indicator and building leaders to setting exact depth and casting long rigs. We also get into bobber stops, swivels, depth locators, and the naked technique with long leaders and weighted flies.

Phil also answers Brad from Arizona’s questions about anchor rope length and shares practical tips for getting your flies to fish at the depth and speed you intended.

Show Notes: https://www.wetflyswing.com/983

#982 Show Notes: https://www.wetflyswing.com/982

Presented by: Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho, Gallatin River Lodge, Fly Fish with Me Utah, Sullivan Fly Rods

In this episode, Dave talks with Sascha Clark Danylchuk, executive director of Keep Fish Wet and a fisheries scientist, about simple ways anglers can improve the outcome for every fish they release. Catch-and-release is more than getting a fish back into the water. How long a fish stays out of the water, what it touches, how long it is handled, and the water temperature can all affect what happens after release.

Show Notes: https://www.wetflyswing.com/982

#981 Show Notes: https://www.wetflyswing.com/981

Presented By: TroutRoutes

In this episode, Dave talks with Tim Cammisa of Trout and Feather about exploring new trout water with a better plan. Tim explains how he uses TroutRoutes, access maps, USGS streamflow data, local information, and backup locations before leaving home. The planning does not end when Tim reaches the river. He confirms access, checks water temperature, watches for insects and rising fish, and studies the dominant water type before choosing a fly. Dave and Tim also discuss river-reading, technology, social media, and protective trout water.

#981 Show Notes: https://www.wetflyswing.com/981

#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

#979 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/979

Presented by: Blue Bonefish Lodge

In this episode, Chris Leeman of Blue Bonefish Lodge explains how Sargasso has changed fishing Belize around Ambergris Caye. He also breaks down seasonal opportunities for tarpon and bonefish, why full moons can produce excellent fishing, and why July may be one of Belize's most overlooked months.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/979

#978 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/978

Presented by: Montana Fly Fishing Lodge, TroutRoutes, Stonefly Nets, Yellowstone Teton Territory

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Marlon Prince gives us a guide's view of New Brunswick, including the famous Miramichi River and a long list of fisheries that don't always get the same attention. We dig into when to come, what to bring, how the spring salmon fishery works, and why New Brunswick has become much more than a place anglers drive through on their way somewhere else.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/978

Show Notes: http://wetflyswing.com/977

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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 require
• Why simple patterns can be so effective in tiny sizes
• Why Ed often sticks with a 9- to 10-foot leader instead of going extra long
• How to adjust your hook set when presenting a dry fly downstream
• How Ed swings small wet flies to rising trout
• Why BWO nymphs don’t always need to be dead-drifted
• How a weighted fly can help an unweighted nymph move naturally
• What a trout’s vertical position tells you about whether it’s actively feeding
• Why actually seeing your tiny dry fly matters
• How to make your fly the first thing a trout sees
• Why slack-line casts become so important on technical water
• How the way a trout rises to your fly can tell you whether your presentation is right
• Why Ed wants to get as close to a trout as possible without changing its behavior
• Why 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.

#976 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/976

Presented by: Fly Fish with me Utah, FishHound Expeditions, Drifthook Fly Fishing

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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

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