#988 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/988

Presented by: Yellowstone Teton Territory, Gallatin River Lodge, Fly Fish With Me Utah, Drifthook

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

Backcountry fly fishing has a way of simplifying things. When every ounce has to ride on your back, you start figuring out pretty quickly which pieces of fishing gear actually matter and which ones can stay at home.

In this episode, Patrick and Daniel Bauman of Colter Backcountry take us into that world. We dig into ultralight backcountry gear, native trout across the West, wilderness safety, and the lessons they picked up backpacking and fishing far from the road.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/988

#987 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/987

Presented by: No See Um Lodge

Alaska trout fishing changes throughout the season, and Caleb Hitzfeld has spent nearly two decades watching those changes firsthand. In this episode, Caleb explains how salmon fry, insects, mice, eggs, and streamers shape Alaska trout fishing. No See Um Lodge also shares how the lodge's fly-out program gives anglers access to different rivers. The conversation begins with Caleb's journey from Texas to Alaska and eventually to owning No See Um Lodge.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/987

#986 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/986

Presented by: Jackson Hole Fly Company, Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho, Golden Fly Shop, TroutRoutes

Nearly 90 years after Grand Coulee Dam cut these fish off from the ocean, Steven Bird still fishes Upper Columbia rainbows that act a whole lot like steelhead. Today, we’re getting into Trout Spey, wet flies, reading water, and the history behind this unique fishery.

Steven is the author of Trout Spey and the Art of the Swing and associate editor at Swing the Fly. He shares what he’s learned from decades on the Upper Columbia, along with swinging soft hackles, fishing small spiders, and finding good swing water.

We also cover dead-drifting Bombers, leader setups, the Leisenring Lift, and what has changed on Steven’s home water over the years.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/986

#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