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WFS 329 – San Juan River Fly Fishing with Larry Hersman from Taos Rods

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Dave
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Larry Hersman, the creator of Taos Rods, tells us about his trout spey rods. We find out the advantages of spey rods that are shorter than usual, how they cast, and are they the future of spey rods? We also dig into San Juan River fly fishing – we discover why this was said to be the best trout stream in the world during the winter, and why Larry describes it as “better than heaven” during the ant hatch.

Plus, we talk about Larry’s old job as an Environmental Scientist – how his research and publications had a significant impact on that field.

 

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San Juan River Fly Fishing Show Notes with Larry Hersman

03:30 – 50 years ago, Larry and his friend Jack drove up to Anchorage Alaska. On the way, Jack taught him how to fly fish and the first fish he caught was an arctic grayling.

05:50 – The San Juan Worm fly pattern works great on the San Juan river

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Photo courtesy of The English Fly Fishing Shop

06:30 – Larry started spey casting in the Skeena River

09:00 – Their trout spey rods are 3 wt 7 foot and 5wt 9 foot – shorter than the usual 11 foot

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11:45 – Larry shares some tips on the recommended line setup for a 3 wt 7-foot spey rods

15:00 – You can dry fly fish with spey casting

15:45 – Larry spends most of his time in the Rio Grande river because it’s only an hour away from where he stays. The San Juan river is about 3 hours away.

16:30 – Rio Chiquito is only 20 mins away from where Larry lives

17:25 – Larry shares some tips on the recommended line setup for a 5 wt 9-foot spey rods

18:00 – The Olympic Peninsula Skagit Tactics has been a leader in developing the light skagit line. Scientific Anglers, Rio, and Airflo also produce great lines

19:30 – Larry describes casting at the fly fishing show pool in Denver

28:40 – 2 things make the San Juan river unique

  1. Constant water temperature at 40 degrees – water is cold
  2. It’s New Mexico where it’s sunny everyday – weather is warm

27:50 – At the end of May, they release a slug of water to mimic national runoff

29:50 – The word on the San Juan years ago used to be.. it was the best trout stream in the world in the winter because of the warm conditions, the fish are still feeding

30:50 – The ant fall or the carpenters hatch happens in early July and the fish go nuts for them. Size 22, 24, and 26 tiny flies with a 5x or 6x tippet work great

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Photo courtesy of SoaringEagleLodge.net

31:30 – 90% of the fish you catch in the San Juan river are rainbows but there are brown trout below the quality water

33:10 – Taylor Streit was on the podcast at WFS 313

35:20 – Taylor wrote books about fly fishing New Mexico

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35:45 – The Taos Pueblos are considered to be one of the oldest continuously inhabited communities in the United States (since 1100 AD)

45:10 – The summer is when Larry recommends fishing the San Juan river. Wait 2 or 3 weeks after the river has come down – so start about the early June

46:05 – Call Abe’s Fly Shop to check if the ant fall happens and get there as soon as possible

47:10 – Larry picks the Zebra Midge (size 26) as his go-to fly when fishing the San Juan river. Join the Top Fly Challenge and enter your favorite fly to win a box of flies

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Photo courtesy of Tighline Videos

48:12 – Tim Cammisa was on the podcast at WFS 285

48:58 – If you go to the Texas hole, that’s the first huge hole on the river. The downside is, if you only target the Texas hole, you’re going to be with a dozen other people

50:30 – We talk about the Los Alamos area. There’s a film being shot there right now about Robert Oppenheimer, the “father of the atomic bomb”.

51:45 – Larry always came to Taos to go skiing

53:30 – Larry talks about how the soil micro organisms could affect the movement of the radioactive nuclear tides and some other scientific stuff

55:45 – Larry Hersman’s got some publications you can find on Google

 

You can reach Harry via email at hersmanl@gmail.com or visit his website at TaosRods.com

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Resources Noted in the Show

 

Videos Noted in the Show

 

Related Podcast Episodes

WFS 313 – Fly Fishing New Mexico with Taylor Streit – Rio Grande River, Taos Fly Shop

 

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San Juan River Fly Fishing Conclusion with Larry Hersman

So there you go. We discovered why his trout spey rods are great, especially for people who are having shoulder problems or have limited strength like children, women, and older folks. You can reach out to Larry at hersmanl@gmail.com or visit his website to find out more about these short spey rods.

We also discovered some good stuff about the San Juan River. So now we already know when’s the best time to fish there. Check in with Abe’s Fly Shop to find out when the ant hatch begins. If you’ve been there during the ant hatch and the winter, tell us about your experience or send me some photos on Instagram at @wetflyswing.

         

WFS 328 – Choosing a Line for Fly Fishing with Jarvis from Monic Fly Lines

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Dave
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“What advantage does the clear give you?” That’s the question to start this episode with on choosing a line for fly fishing.

Jarvis from Monic Fly Lines is here today to break down fly lines to give us a better feel for the types of lines out there and their uses. We find out how the different materials affect the performance of a line, the advantages of a clear line, and the ideal line for specific species and water.

Jarvis also shares his experience hunting with the Hadza tribe and some of his saltwater trips in the Bahamas. Plus, we hear a story about one of their customers who has a 20-year-old clear Monic fly line that still works.

 

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Photo courtesy of Monic Fly Lines

 

Line for Fly Fishing Show Notes with Jarvis

08:10 – Jarvis got a job at Monic Fly Lines as a manufacturing assistant then later on stepped in for the managing role

09:20 – Bob Romano was on the podcast at WFS 314 where we talked about the Rangeley Lakes Region in Maine

11:00 – Jarvis excelled in school. He’s pretty smart and got into some scholarships.

12:40 – Jarvis took up Anthropology in College

13:20 – The Hadza are modern hunter-gatherer people living in northern Tanzania. They are considered one of the last hunter-gatherer tribes in Africa with approximately 1,300 tribe members.

19:50 – Monic Fly Lines are PVC-free. They use naturally buoyant plastics that’s why they float well.

22:00 – The Monic 101 is their basic trout line

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22:55 – The front taper is where the line begins to change in diameter. The belly section is the thickest portion of that line. Your rear taper is where it starts to go back down in diameter

27:00 – For beginners, a little heavier line, one size up, will make you feel the dynamics of your casting. If you have a 5 wt fast rod, a 6 wt line is recommended. If it’s medium-fast, a true to weight size like 5 wt would be good

39:55 – Airflo Fly Lines also make PVC-free lines

41:30 – Jarvis explains how their lines become clear and talks about its stealth advantages

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47:10 – Jarvis talks about how Bob Goodale, the founder, started Monic. Their first line was a clear floating line. Read more about the company’s history here.

49:00 – Their Henley Series has a material that they call MoniCore

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50:20 – The Henley Phantom Tip is one of their latest lines. Jarvis explains its advantages for fresh and saltwater

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51:50 – One of their customer showed Jarvis a 20-year-old clear Monic line – it already turned yellow because of the UV damage but it still works

52:30 – Monic will replace your fly line if it breaks on the first year of buying it

55:10 – All the fly lines they produce are made from Boulder Colorado

56:30 – There’s a chart in each type of line on their website for you to have a general idea of how your setup would be. There’s a chat box there on the website too – send them a message and Jarvis or any from the Monic crew will gladly help

59:00 – Their Icicle line has a more advanced taper called Javelin taper

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1:04:00 – The Saltwater Master series has a slickening agent built-in

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1:06:45 – Jarvis had a saltwater trip with Denis Isbister in the Bahamas to do some content for Monic. Denis runs the Wild Fish Wild Places TV show

1:08:40 – Jarvis caught a horse side yellow tail jack

1:10:00 – Jarvis talks about his experience fishing in Acklins, a little southeast of the Bahamas

1:13:20 – We had Oliver White at WFS 69 where we talked about the Bahamas

1:13:50 – Enter your favorite fly at wetflyswing.com/topfly to win a box of flies

1:14:30 – Jarvis picks his top fly for fresh and saltwater. For trout, he picks Gold-ribber Hares Ear. For saltwater, he picks the Gotcha Shrimp pattern

Photo courtesy of Umpqua Feather Merchants
Photo courtesy Saltwaterflies.com

 

 

You can find Monic Fly Lines on Instagram @monicflylines

Website at Monic.com

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Videos Noted in the Show

 

Related Podcast Episodes

Pyramid Lake Fishing with Denis Isbister – Wild Fish Wild Places TV Show

 

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Line for Fly Fishing Conclusion with Jarvis

So there you go. I hope you learned some things that will help you decide on what type of line you’re getting next. I think that you can never go wrong with the clear ones. The stealthy type is always great to avoid spooking the fish.

If you’re a beginner, Jarvis recommends to up that line 1 step so that you can feel the dynamics of your casting better. Practice, and practice, then practice some more. Once you feel good about your casting, then you can experiment on your gear setup as you please.

If you want to connect with Jarvis and the Monic team, send them a message on Instagram or via Monic website chat box. They will gladly assist you in getting that perfect line for your needs and preference.

         

WFS 327 – DIY Fly Fishing Alaska with Justin Essian from Papa Bear Adventures

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Dave
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Justin Essian, Papa Bear’s Owner, Director of Operations, and Chief Pilot, brings us to Alaska and helps us lay out a plan for a full DIY wilderness float trip. Fishing Alaska.. we can’t get enough of it!

We talk about the features of rivers like Goodnews, Arolik, and Kisaralik – find out which species you can target there, the best times to fish them, and which species are prohibited to kill and cook. Justin describes what a trip would look like for a group of 3 to 6 – how you can save money for raft rental, and how much it cost per person to get all set for the trip.

Find out how the transportation system works there – the type of airplanes you ride to get to your destination and how reliable are the pilots at Papa Bear. We also dig into some Elk hunting and some other things they have going.

 

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Fishing Alaska Show Notes with Justin Essian

04:20 – Justin graduated with an aviation degree in 2009. He got a job at Papa Bear Adventures to have a little fun while waiting to “start a real life”. But then he got hooked on the lifestyle of fishing, hunting, and the outdoors in Alaska

05:20 – Ray Troll said the same thing about Ketchikan Alaska – he was on the podcast at WFS 299

05:50 – Tim Rawlins from the Line Speed Jedi was on the podcast a while back at WFS 027 where he talked about being a pilot in Alaska

07:10 – In Alaska, you use a plane to go from point A to point B – it’s like your pick-up truck

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11:50 – Justin walks us through what the trip would look like for a group of 4

13:50 – The third week of July is the best time in the year if you want to target all types of species. August is always fully-book because people want to target those silver salmons

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14:15 – Mousing is good for the early season because those fish are extremely hungry since they haven’t had enough salmon eggs yet

20:00 – The Goodnews River is 65 miles long

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20:20 – The Arolik river is famous for its fantastic early season rainbows – it’s 45 river miles

21:00 – They send their first trip on the 2nd or 3rd week of June

21:20 – Kisaralik is a 100 river miles

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Photo courtesy of Kristine Sowl

22:25 – You will be flying straight to Bethel Airport via Alaska Airlines

23:20 – Gold Rush Liquor Company – they call it a “bush order”, you’ll call it “gold rush” and you’ll tell them what you want, send them a picture of your license, you pay for it, they ship it out on one of the local carriers, then the Papa crew will pick it up for you

26:05 – You ride 2 Havilland beaver planes to get to the camp. They’re 1958 and 1958 model planes but they’re well-maintained and got brand new engines on them

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27:20 – They use the Otter series rafts

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29:20 – Papabear staff will take care of the grocery for you

30:12 – Tip 1: Don’t camp on a shallow island if it’s raining

31:30 – They require a satellite communication device so you can get help for emergency situations. You can rent those devices from them

32:30 – Pilots at Papabear are disciplined enough not to make bad decisions that might end up crashing your plane. When they see thick fog, they don’t fly through it, they turn around and come back to base

36:30 – You can’t kill and eat the king salmons at Kisaralik River but you can at Arolik and Goodnews. The are game wardens are on the rivers, watching. You also can’t kill the rainbows.

39:00 – Tip 2: Going in a group of 3 or 6 will save you some money for the raft rental. Raft rent costs $800 that 3 people can fit. If you add a 4th person to the raft, it becomes $2200.

44:25 – Justin tells us the difference between the Arolik and the Goodnews River

47:30 – Seth Hunter, the Operations Manager at Papa Bear, got on the call to describe what the fishing is like in the rivers mentioned – how they’re different in terms of fishing style, fish behavior, gear, etc.

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1:00:30 – Justin describes what a 10-day trip would look like, plus the cost per person according to what you have prepared for. But the average cost per person is about $2500, which already includes your rental equipment

1:05:45 – Justin talks about Science on the Fly – a non-profit organization, doing good things for conservation

 

You can find Papa Bear Adventures on Instagram @pbadventures_ak

Website at PBAdventures.com

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Videos Noted in the Show

 

Related Podcast Episodes

WFS 324 – Fly Fishing Alaska with Adam Cuthriell – Fishhound Expeditions

WFS 271 – Giant Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips with Capt. John McCloskey

WFS 078 – DIY Alaska with Brian O’Keefe – Catch Magazine, Fly Fishing Photo Tips, New Zealand, Mousing for Rainbows

 

Fishing Alaska Conclusion with Justin Essian

So there you go. I hope you learned a thing or two about preparing for your next Alaska trip.

Papa Bear does a great job at organizing these trips, making sure the logistics are taken care of, so you can focus on fishing and having fun.

I’ve been planning for an Alaska trip with my buddies this year as well and I’m even more stoked to get there after doing this episode. If you’re thinking of going to Alaska too, let me know and maybe we can go together!

Send me an email at dave@wetflyswingpodcast.com or message me on Instagram at @wetflyswing

         

WFS 326 – Classic Flies and Fly Tyers with Scott Biron – NH Fly Tyer

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Dave
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Scott Biron is here to take us into some history of fly tying and fly tyers that have paved the way for fly patterns today. We discover the stories behind these classic flies that have stood the test of time, why they’re considered classic, and what makes them so effective. Scott shares some tips on how to tie these classic flies and the materials he uses. We get Scott’s Top 10 Favorite Fly Patterns and find out why.

 

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Classic Flies and Fly Tyers Show Notes with Scott Biron

07:20 – Scott was a PE teacher and he would teach his students fly casting

10:10 – Scott call people that troll out in the internet, trying to find things wrong with everything – pattern police

11:00 – There’s a big lake in New Hampshire called, Sunapee

11:10 – The Purple Smelt pattern by Ora Smith was said to be the only fly that caught fish on the Sunapee Lake

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12:30 – Scott describes what makes a classic streamer

16:30 – We talk about Jim Warner and his original fly, Winnipesaukee Smelt

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18:40 – They Grey Ghost pattern was Carrie Steven’s original pattern – Carrie was said to tie without using a vise

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21:20 – There’s a book that was written about Carrie Stevens called, Carrie G. Stevens: Maker of Rangeley Favorite Trout and Salmon Flies

25:55 – The Purple Smelt was not really purple, but lavender

27:45 – The Canopache Fly is also one of Ora Smith’s original flies

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30:55 – Scott talks about Ewing Feather Birds, their excellent products and service

34:00 – Ellis Hatch was the last great production tyer in New Hampshire – he recently passed away

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36:00 – The Black Ghost is a pattern by Herb Welch

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36:30 – Mike Martinek was a fly tyer from New England. He created some beautiful streamer patterns – one of which was the Boarder Patrol

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37:10 – Carrie Stevens has a fly called, Rapid River – named after the river that it was used on

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37:40 – The Grey Ghost works great because it looks a lot like a smelt. Feather-wing still is the material that people prefer to tie with

40:00 – Scott tells us his top 10 streamer flies

42:05 – The Morning Glory is another Carrie Stevens pattern

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42:30 – Blue Dragon and General MacArthur are also Carrie Stevens patterns

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43:30 – The Indian Rock pattern is a brook trout magnet. It’s also a pattern by Carrie Stevens

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47:50 – Scott talks about the hackle he uses – Ewing Featherbirds

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55:15 – The New Hampshire Warden pattern is Scott’s original. He tells us a funny story of when a guy at a fly fishing show said that he didn’t know what he was doing

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1:03:50 – Tim Flagler does a good job explaining his technique via video – Tim was on the podcast at WFS 279

1:06:25 – Scott uses a Regal Revolution for Vise and Sprite for scissors

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Photo courtesy ADH-Fishing.com

1:14:00 – Operation Game Thief is a Colorado Parks and Wildlife program that pays rewards to citizens who turn in poachers. You can call them toll-free within Colorado at 1-877-COLO-OGT, Verizon cell phone users can dial #OGT, or contact them via e-mail at game.thief@state.co.us​​

1:17:00 – At WFS 008, I talked to Darren MacEachern about the Streamers Project

1:18:30 – The B Pond fly pattern is a wet fly – Carrie Stevens tied 30 B pond streamers commissioned for a group of fly fishers in Massachusetts. They couldn’t find the real recipe for this pattern

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You can find Scott on Instagram @scottbiron

Visit his website at NHFlyTyer.com

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Scott Biron’s Top 10 Favorite Fly Patterns

  1. Grey Ghost by Carrie Stevens
  2. Winnipesaukee by Jim Warner
  3. Canopache by Ora Smith
  4. Morning Glory by Carrie Stevens
  5. Purple Smelt by Ora Smith
  6. Black Ghost by Herb Welch
  7. Rapid River by Carrie Stevens
  8. Blue Dragon by Carrie Stevens
  9. General McArthur by Carrie Stevens
  10. Indian Rock by Carrie Stevens

 

Resources Noted in the Show

Carrie G. Stevens: Maker of Rangeley Favorite Trout and Salmon Flies

 

Related Podcast Episodes

WFS 314 – Fly Fishing Maine with Bob Ramano

WFS 296 – John Shewey on 9 Favorite Flies for Trout – American Fly Fishing

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Classic Flies and Fly Tyers Conclusion with Scott Biron

So there you go. We learned a lot about the history of classic flies and the tyers who made them. It’s always good to find out how a fly pattern came about. That way we acknowledge the brilliant creators behind the patterns that we enjoy today as a way to show our respect to their work and legacy.

Scott is an amazing fly tyer and is doing great things for the fly tying world. He may be gone in the future but his patterns will surely live on.

I am feeling extra inspired to tie a fly today so I’m heading to my workstation to try one of the flies we talked about. Maybe a Carrie Stevens fly or maybe a Scott Biron fly. What about you, what are you tying today? Let me know in the comments.

         

WFS 325 – Kern River Fly Fishing with Guy Jeans – Skwala Hatch, Golden Trout

By
Dave
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Guy Jeans, owner of the Kern River Fly Shop, host of the Kern River Fly Shop Podcast, and vocalist of the band Stoneflys; is here to take us on a wild ride up and down the Kern River. We talk about the 10 native species in California including the golden trout. We find out what fishing is like in different parts of the Kern River, the seasons and hatches, gear, techniques, and flies they use. Guy talks about what they have going at Guy Jeans School of Fly Fishing.

We also dig into Guy’s newfound passion for podcasting – talk about some of the remarkable guests he’s had on the podcast. Plus, we hear some of his band’s original songs and I got to tell you.. they’re pretty awesome!

 

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Kern River Show Notes with Guy Jeans

05:15 – There’s a great fly fishing club in Ventura called, Sespe Fly Fishers – they helped Guy get started in tying flies, building rods, casting, etc.

05:45 – We talk about Ska music

06:45 – The Kern River is in the Sierra mountain range, Southern Sierra – 3 hours North of Los Angeles. The river is about 170 miles long.

07:30 – The most popular fish that people come to fish for is the native California Golden trout, the Kern river rainbow, and the little Kern Golden trout

09:30 – Guy went permit fishing in Xcalak Mexico

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11:00 – They also have the tailwater called the lower current, below a giant lake where they fish smallmouth and largemouth bass – they fish here in June

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12:00 – They also fly fish for carp in Lake Isabela – they held carp fly fishing tournament in May

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15:00 – They do 4×4 trips where they have full outfitter camps with a chef and tents

16:00 – Their hot season is in July, August, and part of September. March and April is a prime time to fish in their section on the Kern river – salmon fly hatch and mayfly hatch

17:00 – People took some of the Golden trout and put them in places like Wyoming and Montana

17:55 – The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has a program called, Heritage Trout Program – a mini contest within California that challenge people to catch the 10 native trout species in California. If you catch 6 of the 10 natives, you get a certificate that has prints of the species you caught drawn by Joseph Tomerelli

19:00 – Guy mentions the 10 Native Trout in California

  1. Kern River Rainbow Trout
  2. Little Kern Golden Trout
  3. The Golden Trout
  4. Coastal Cutthroat Trout
  5. Goose Lake Redband Trout
  6. McCloud River Redband Trout
  7. Steelhead Trout
  8. Eagle Lake Trout
  9. Lahontan Cutthroat Trout

  10. Paiute Cutthroat Trout

20:20 – There are 2 forks – North Fork Kern River (flows into Kernville and comes down from Mt Whitney) and South Fork Kern River (doesn’t get blown out, you can fish it anytime)

23:10 – It’s mostly dry fly fishing for the wild golden trout – from downstream to upstream. Presentation is the key.

24:30 – The typical flies they use are stimulators, smaller stimulators, parachute adams, royal wulf, and ants

25:15 – The gear recommended are super light – 2 wt or 3 wt

25:30 – The biggest golden trout you can probably catch is 15 inches – typical is 6 to 12 inches

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28:10 – Tim Landwehr was on the podcast at WFS 273 where we talked about smallmouth and largemouth bass

28:30 – Guy is holding casting clinics in California

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29:00 – They use pontoon boats because of the river structure

30:00 – They have an Instagram called Kooks of the Kern where people post funny photos of what they do on the Kern river

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33:00 – There’s a wild trout section in the wilderness area part of the North Kern and they fish stonefly patterns. Nymphing works good there too. They also have chinook and kokanee salmon in lake Isabela.

36:20 – In Fall, they have caddis, mayflies, and some tricos later in the season

37:30 – Their website is the best resource they recommend to people who want to learn more about Kern river fishing. You can listen to their podcast there too.

39:10 – Guy had a guest on his podcast who’s a fishing game warden – he told a story of when he confronted some gang members that were fishing

39:40 – I read a book years ago called, Wildlife Wars: The Life and Times of a Fish and Game Warden

41:00 – Guy tell us about their location which is close to the ocean and they would fish the surf in Ventura – they fish corbina, surfperch, and leopard sharks

41:40 – We had an episode about corbina and surf fishing with Al Quattrocchi at WFS 219

42:55 – People sometimes come to Guy’s studio to record the podcast

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43:44 –  Kern River Podcast is on Waypoint TV and Anchor. I use Libsyn for the WFS podcast and Buzzsprout for another podcast we do

47:40 – Guy tells us about his music journey in the 80s and 90s – Ska music

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51:00 – Merle Haggard has a song called, I’ll Never Swim Kern River Again – scroll below to listen

56:15 – Eeland Stribling was on the podcast at WFS 309 – Eeland is a standup comedian

57:30 – Guy was on the Heidi and Frank show called Stay or Go – apparently, people like their songs – click here to listen to more of their songs on YouTube

59:10 – Guy tells the story of when they played at a huge venue in Mexico and their amps blew up because of electric surges

1:00:50 – For sidelines, Guy did some commercials in Hollywood as the fly fishing guy in the background. He also worked with actors like Christian Bale in the movie, Vice – he taught Christian how to cast

1:05:00 – Guy shares some tips – Fish from downstream to upstream, stay hidden – be stealthy, good presentation, good cast

1:03:00 – May and June are the best times to fish for the golden trout – the Fall is good for the kern river rainbows. Summer time is good for the carp and smallmouth bass

1:12:30 – They have a brewery in Kern called, The Kern River Brewery – they won many years in a row at the Great American Beer Fest. One of their best beer is the Citra IPA (social shoutout)

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Photo courtesy of CaliforniaWanderland.com

 

You can find Guy on Instagram @kernriverflyshop

Website at KernRiverFlyShop.com

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Resources Noted in the Show

California Department of Fish and Wildlife

 

Videos Noted in the Show

 

Related Podcast Episodes

WFS 284 – Fly Fishing River Stripers with Hogan Brown – Striped bass, Barbless Podcast

WFS 274 – Fly Fishing the Sierra Nevadas with Brian Fischer from Sonora Fly Co.

WFS 316 – Victor Babbitt on Tahoe Fly Fishing and the Missouri River

 

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Kern River Conclusion with Guy Jeans

So there you go. Another great interview with a fellow podcaster. I always get excited whenever I talk to people who share the same interest. Hopefully, we could put together an episode with me as a guest on his show too. But we’ll see.. I’m not sure if I make a good guest. What do you think?

I’m really amazed at all Guy has going – the fly shop, the classes, the podcast, the band. He surely is living the life he loves and like he said, none of it feels like work.

Oh and Guy’s band, Stonefly.. man they create good music! Their songs are definitely going on my playlist. If you haven’t heard them yet, you’re missing out on some good stuff!

But then back to the Kern River.. if you want to catch some of those beautiful golds, you know where to find them. Try and catch all 10 California native trout species. Let us know how about your experience. Send me a message at dave@wetflyswing.com or DM me on Instagram @wetflyswing

         

WFS 324 – Fly Fishing Alaska with Adam Cuthriell – Fishhound Expeditions

By
Dave
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Adam Cuthriell, headman at FishHound Expeditions, is on the podcast to break down fly fishing in Alaska and talk about the remoteness of Kodiak. We find out how to put together a remote wilderness trip, which species and times of year are best, the recommended gear setup, and one must-have fly that rhymes with a famous international person!

We also hear an epic story of when Adam had a close encounter with a bear and almost got himself eaten. We discover some tips on how to avoid situations like that and what to do if you ever find yourself in such a situation.

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Fly Fishing Alaska Show Notes with Adam Cuthriell

05:10 – Trout in Alaska grow up to 2 feet because they eat meat – they use streamers, salmon smolt, and mice.

06:30 – Adam was a firefighter before he got into the travel business. He started with just a boat now he has 10 full-time guides, 18 boats, and 5 locations.

10:20 – Anchorage is the hub for Alaska. The following day, they fly out to the camp via helicopter.

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12:10 – They use nice inflatable rafts.

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14:00 – September is Adam’s personal favorite time to fish. Most of the time during early summer, it doesn’t get dark and you won’t see stars.

14:40 – Trout are resident species, leopard rainbow trout, arctic grayling, and dolly varden trout – they get really fat.

16:00 – They encourage people to be wearing a headnet because sometimes the wind gets still and the bugs might bite.

18:45 – They fish 2 clients and 1 guide per boat but they offer gear-boat deluxe trip with a gear-boat man who’s one step ahead of the game – he sets up the camp, lunch, tent, fire, etc.

21:10 – They got silver salmon in Alaska – they’re aggressive and big. Adam loves to fish them.

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22:10 – On the top water, they fish pink poppers.

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Photo courtesy of Alaska Fly Fishing Goods

25:40 – We answer Chris Cook’s question about rods and lines. FishHound Expeditions provides all gear – they fish 6 or 7 wt for trout, and 7 or 8 wt for salmon. For lines, they use a weight-forward floating line.

28:50 – They swing flesh flies. In September, they use streamers like Dolly Llama.

30:30 – A lot of the rivers that they operate in are small to medium size – a far cast is about 20 to 25 feet.

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35:50 – Adam tells the story of when he almost got eaten by a bear – it’s like one of those ‘I Shouldn’t Be Alive’ stories. We learn some tips on how to avoid that kind of situation – be loud and don’t surprise the bears

41:05 – FishHound start commercially operating on mid-May, then season ends by the end of October. From November to April, they guide ice fishing.

42:35 – Adam has been living in Alaska for 10 years now. He used to live in Colorado.

43:50 – In winter, the snow gets thick from 600 to 1000 inches – Adam and his 2 year old daughter go snowboarding

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45:00 – Adams tells us how we can do a DIY trip to Alaska just doing road-access fishing

47:50 – There’s a fly shop in Anchorage Alaska called, Mossy’s Fly Shop owned by Mike Brown. Adam mentions some more fly shops that are generous with information.

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52:00 – Late July and August are when most of the resident species present – rainbows, arctic grayling, arctic char, kings, sockeye, pinks, chums, and silver salmons. You can catch 9 to 10 different species on one fly.

53:50 – Adam’s biggest addiction is steelhead

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54:46 – The Karluk River in Alaska has the largest returns of steelhead in the state. The best time to fish for them is in the Fall.

57:45 – Russ Miller was on the podcast at WFS 303 – he talked about when the gold bead was introduced for nymphs

1:00:30 – An extra rain jacket is a good thing to have or a good heavy-duty rain jacket made with gore-tex. Bring an extra set of waders too.

1:03:30 – You would need to get your fishing license ahead of time. You can have a digital copy on your phone but it’s best to have it printed in case your phone dies or something.

1:05:00 – Any variation of the fly called, the Dolly Llama works best for fishing in Alaska. The other one would be a bead. Adams recommends a mouse fly too.

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1:08:15 – The two-handed approach is awesome whether it’s a switch rod or traditional spey.

1:09:45 – Don’t forget your sleeping bag. When you book a trip with FishHound, they will remind you via email of the things you need to bring, so make sure you read those emails.

 

You can find FishHound Expeditions on Instagram @fishhound_expeditions

Website at FishHoundExpeditions.com

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Related Podcast Episodes

WFS 271 – Giant Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips with Capt. John McCloskey

WFS 268 – How to Plan an Epic Fly Fishing Trip with Christian Bacasa from Dupeafish

WFS 106 – Alaska Fly Fishing with James Johnson – Katmai Trophy Lodge, Chinook, Giant Rainbows

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Fly Fishing Alaska Conclusion with Adam Cuthiell

So there you go. If you want to book a trip of a lifetime in Alaska, you can connect with Adam and the FishHound team.

Keep in mind the things you need to prepare for the trip like an extra-thick jacket, sleeping bag, headnet, fishing license, etc. FishHound will give you a checklist anyway and remind you via email what to bring once you book with them, so make sure you read those emails.

Also, once you’re there fishing, remember to be loud and make your presence known to keep the bears away. And if you ever find yourself standing next to a hungry bear, scream angrily as loud as you can like a wolverine just like Adam did. It doesn’t guarantee that the bear won’t attack but at least increase your chance of surviving that situation. You have two options: be bigger than your fear or get eaten.

         

WFS 323 – 9 Great Movies about Fly Fishing with Robert Thompson – Spey Daze, Musky Country

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Dave
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Robert Thompson is here to take us on a wild ride, producing great movies about fly fishing. We discover how he found himself producing a number of full-length fishing movies focused on conservation, warm water, cold water – all forms of different species. We even dig into a few audio tips in this one and a talk about some of the gear he uses. We find out why he’s faded a bit on the scene and some of the movie production stuff he’s doing.

There’s definitely going to be some required movie watching after this. Grab your favorite snack and let’s sit down with Robert Thompson from Third Year Fly Fisher.com

 

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Movies About Fly Fishing Show Notes with Robert Thompson

03:10 – Robert has movies that have been on Fly Fishing Film Tour like Spey Daze and Summer Haze

07:30 – April Vokey was on the podcast back in back in July 2018 at WFS 030

09:00 – Robert talks about a musky guy named Brad Bowen with a pen name, After Angler, who was always posting on a fly fishing message board

11:15 – Rick Kustich approached Robert about the movie, Spey Daze – Rob tells the story of how they came up with the idea to highlight the issues regarding the invasives and call people to action

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17:05 – Howard Tanner, who was a fisheries director, introduced Pacific salmon to the Great Lakes to deal with alewife – he created a billion dollars sports fishing industry (1950s)

Photo courtesy of Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

21:00 – Lake Huron lost all its species and became a dead lake but later went back to life and regained its species – the DNR just left it alone to let it recover on its own

24:45 – Alpena Michigan has the longest-running fishing tournament – the Alpena Brown Trout Festival

28:10 – The DNR is a good resource to get involved in some of the conservation groups

29:45 – The first movie that Robert produced was the Night of the Hex – Robert talks about the other movies he produced in order

36:20 – Rob has been working in the film business for over 20 years

40:40 – Rob uses a Sony FX9 camera which ranges from about $11-15k including the paraphernalia

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44:30 – The editing software that he uses is called Flame

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51:00 – Rob did a short film with one of Tim Landwehr’s guides about bass fishing – Tim was on the podcast at WFS 273

51:50 – Rob worked with Mike Schultz during Spey Daze – Mike was on the podcast at WFS 229

52:30 – Rob tells the story of how Summer Haze came about – he called Tim and Mike to work on this film

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59:30 – We talk about the movie, River Runs Through It and Robert Redford

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1:00:45 – Rob used to watch Joe Humphrey videos all the time – he considered them as his fly fishing bible. He later on had a chance to sit with Joe at a fly fishing show and talk about the videos. Joe was on the podcast at WFS 073

1:02:55 – We talk about Fly Fish TV hosted by Kelly Galloup or Jack Dennis – Rob grew up watching their shows

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1:04:25 – Gene Hering, producer of Fly Fish TV was on the podcast at WFS 023

1:09:30 – Chicago is a busy filming location

1:15:00 – We talk about musky fishing in Michigan and Wisconsin

1:19:20 – Robert is a big Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd fan

 

You can find Robert on Instagram @thirdyearff

Facebook at Third Year Fly Fisher

Website at ThirdYearFlyFisher.com

 

9 Great Movies about Fly Fishing with Robert Thompson

  1. Musky Country
  2. Spey Daze
  3. Summer Haze
  4. Night of the Hex
  5. The Driftless
  6. The River (an Au Sable river movie) 2014
  7. The Brother’s Brown (sub feature)
  8. Summers
  9. Musky Country Lessons

 

Movies About Fly Fishing Videos Noted in the Show

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeyMH8E3rug

 

Related Podcast Episodes

WFS 23 – 35 Years of Fishing Video Production – Gene Hering Interview from Fly Fish TV

WFS 073 – Joe Humphreys Podcast Interview – 90 Years of Fly Fishing, Live the Stream Movie, Lefty Kreh

WFS 229 – Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing with Mike Schultz – Michigan, Huron River, Schultz Outfitters

WFS 273 – Sight Fishing for Smallmouth Bass with Tim Landwehr from Tight Lines Fly Fishing

 

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Conclusion with Robert Thompson

So there you go. I hope you discovered a lot of great movies today. If you have not seen those 9 films that we talked about yet, then you’re missing out on some good stuff. I haven’t watched them all too but going to get myself some popcorn before I go on a movie marathon.

Rob is definitely an awesome producer and I hope he continues to make more films. If you’ve seen his films and enjoyed them, let him know. It’s always good to tell someone if they’ve done a good job, letting them know that you appreciate their work. It fuels them to do greater things and become more passionate.

         

WFS 322 – Fly Fishing Rocky Mt National Park with Kirk Bien – Leave No Trace, Bear Vault

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Dave
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rocky mt national park

Kirk Bien takes us into a season in Rocky Mt National Park. We find out how they deal with bears, moose, and other critters. We talk about what the fishing is like up there, what flies are the most effective, and what type of fish you can actually catch and cook. Kirk tells us what we need to bring for the camp, the policies we should be aware of, and how the Bearvault helps in a lot of ways during camping. We also talk about what they have going with their fly shops – Llama-packed trips, guiding classes, and rafting.

 

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Mt National Park Show Notes with Kirk Bien

03:05 – Kirk’s Fly Shop was opened in 2002. They now have 3 branches – one in Grand Lake, and one in Estes Park. They have a shop on both sides of the park – Thompson river and Colorado coming through Grand Lakes

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04:30 – In the summertime, they are dry fly fishing; and dry-dropper in small streams up in the park. Spring and Fall are mostly nymphing in lower rivers

05:55 – Kirk’s Fly Shop provide everything for campers – sleeping bag, fishing gear, meals, etc.

07:38 – Average fish they catch in the smaller tributaries are 8 to 12 inches but on the high mountain lakes, they get up to 18 inches

07:55 – The rods they use are usually 4 wt or 3 wt

08:18 – Kirk tells us what to prepare for – bring 1 article of clothing, a warm jacket, t-shirt, long sleeve shirt, quick-dry pants, and wool socks. Maybe an extra socks and an underwear

09:25 – Some people camp in the Rocky Mt National Park for as long as 5 to 7 days. But the park doesn’t allow campers to camp for more than 7 days

09:55 – They do Llama pack trips where the Llama can carry all the gear up for you

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11:15 – You can’t leave your poop in the park so bring a poop bucket and take it with you as you go

12:50 – We talk about the Bearvault – how you can use it to seal your food and then contain your trash and poop going down the camp

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13:00 – The smell still comes out of the Bear Vault but the bears can’t get into your food

17:25 – They use Bearvault as a camp stool and a cook station

26:00 – The main flies they use up in high mountain streams are ants and beetles – Foam Ant and Monster Beetle patterns work great

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Photo courtesy of Pacific Fly Fishers
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Photo courtesy of Fly Fish Food

28:25 – Bearvault keeps the raccoons and marmots away from your food as well

30:20 – Mountain House brand is Kirk’s favorite outdoor food, especially the beef stroganoff, spaghetti meatballs, and mac & cheese

31:30 – Kirk talks about that Scandinavian pizza bread that his mom makes but I can’t find anything on Google spelled as “stewyat” or “sdewyat”

33:25 – We talk about the greenback cutthroat, which is a threatened species – how they’re being conserved. They encourage backpackers to keep some of the brookies to make room for the greenback cutthroats

34:50 – You can call the backcountry office to get more info on the park policies

39:30 – You got to watch out for the moose up in the mountains – they either run over you or run away

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42:50 – Kirk recommends just a 7 and 1/2 foot leader setup

44:25 – Click here to learn about the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace for outdoor practices

45:20 – Kirk tells the story of when he flipped a boat twice on the same day

46:15 – Kirk’s Fly Shop teaches rafting through their guiding class

49:05 – Kirk’s Fly Shop’s got a new spot to take people fishing – North flats on the boulder of Colorado and Wyoming

 

You can find Kirk’s Fly Shop on Instagram @kirksflyshop

Facebook at Kirks Fly Shop & Mountain Adventures

Website at KirksFlyShop.com

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Resources Noted in the Show

LeaveNoTrace.org

 

Videos Noted in the Show

 

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Mt National Park Conclusion with Kirk Bien

We learned what it’s like to camp up in the Rocky Mt National Park. I definitely have noted the things that I need to prepare for before heading up there. Don’t ever forget to bring two Bearvaults. They will make your camping experience much more enjoyable with its versatility. You don’t want to be a person that hikes down sooner because a bear or some other critter took your food. You want to hike according to plan.

As for the fishing, I think this is where that Reyr Gear telescoping fly rods comes handy. You don’t want to overpack then have a hard time carrying all your stuff. Reyr Gear rod fits into the pocket of your backpack. No need to worry too much about setup and storage. Just start casting and enjoy camping and fishing.

         

WFS 321 – Fly Fishing Iceland with Sindri Hlíðar Jónsson – Brown Trout, Atlantic Salmon

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Dave
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In this episode, we’re fly fishing Iceland. Sindri Hlíðar Jónsson, co-owner and head guide at Fish Partner, walks us through what it’s like to fish over there. We hear about which species are the most targeted and what you need to prepare for.

Find out why there are no public water and fisheries in Iceland – how they are all privately owned and by whom. We also hear about the new lodge they’re working on that has five different fisheries within a 20 mins drive.

Tim Cammissa told us about his amazing trip to Iceland on a recent episode. Today, we confirm with Sindri why. Check out Sindri’s Top 4 Tips for Fly Fishing Iceland. Hit that play button and you just might have your next destination!

 

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Fly Fishing Iceland Show Notes with Sindri

03:30 – Sindri and I connected at the Fly Fishing Show in Denver

04:45 – Sindri grew up in the suburb town of Reykjavic

06:00 – Fish Partner started in 2013 and Sindri started guiding there right then

06:50 – The 3 main species in Iceland are trout, Atlantic salmon, and arctic char

07:30 – Early April and into May is the start of the season to fish for sea-run browns. Salmon runs start coming in late June, July, and August. Then the fall, they get another round of the sea-run browns. The season closes October 20th

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09:20 – The best sea-run browns are located on the Southeast Coast of Iceland called, Skaftafell

10:30 – Fish Partner is opening a new lodge in June which will be called, Battle Hill Lodge, located right on the banks of one of the smaller tributaries, Thvera

12:30 – Hottest temperature month is July. Their big issue is the wind because it gets really windy up there so casting can be a challenge

13:44 – Sindri recommends bringing both single and double-handed rods – 7 and 8 wt, 12 and 13 foot

15:45 – Fish Partner have about 25 guides working for them

17:30 – Prime time for Atlantic salmon in Iceland is in July

19:20 – There is no such thing as public water in Iceland – all of the waters there are leased to outfitters, angling clubs, or whoever the highest bidder is

23:10 – Sea trout numbers have gone way up and Atlantic salmon in the last 2 years have been disappointing. 15 years ago, sea-run trout was not considered a sport fish in Iceland – they were “trash fish” or food so they make about 5 to 10 runs to the ocean and live up to 25 years

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25:00 – They usually just catch and release. But if people want to have fish for the table, they can take you to the high mountain lakes and they’re packed filled with arctic char – taking a few for sushi or the grill is fine for the fishery

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29:00 – They use flies like Mickey Finn and Black Ghost. For nymphs, Pheasant Tail works great

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30:30 – Start by emailing Fish Partner and tell them what you want to do and what you want to catch – they will set up a trip and the itinerary for you. Choose whatever day you want to start and finish, if it’s available on their calendar, they will make it happen

32:15 – Sindri states that they have more fish in Iceland than in Norway and Scotland but their salmon are smaller. Norway has big salmons

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33:15 – Iceland has some of the biggest sea trout. The only place you could compare it to is Argentina

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38:40 – The two biggest hatches in Iceland are caddis and midges

39:45 – Reykjavic alone has about 12 fly shops. All Fish Partner lodges have small fly shops

45:00 – Most of the waters in Iceland have waterfalls because it’s mountainous over there – there are about 10,000 waterfalls there

50:00 – Iceland is only about 5 hours flight from the US

52:30 – Sindri says do not eat or buy farmed Atlantic salmon and he tells us why. North Atlantic Salmon Fund is an organization dedicated to saving the North Atlantic Salmon from extinction.

54:25 – Super Tinsel and Hitch Tube are some of Sindri’s go-to flies

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Super Tinsel
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Hitch Tube

 

Top 4 Tips for Fly Fishing Iceland with Sindri

  1. Mostly you’d want to use floating lines but bring a couple of short sink tips if you need to get it deep
  2. The most common thing people forget to bring in Iceland is layers – so better bring more jacket and use the thickest you got
  3. Make sure you have good backing if you’re going to be fishing the big browns
  4. Carefully approach the water before you start casting – don’t go running into the bank, splashing water

 

You can Fish Partner on Instagram @fishpartner

Sindri @sindrihlidar

Website at FishPartner.com

fly fishing iceland

 

Videos Noted in the Show

 

Related Podcast Episodes

WFS 285 – 21st Century Materials for Fly Tying with Tim Cammisa from Trout and Feather

Fly Fishing Iceland Conclusion with Sindri

So there you go.

If you want to catch some of the largest sea-run trout..

If you want to catch arctic char and Atlantic salmon..

If you want to have the water all by yourself without competition..

If you want to enjoy nature and get away from people..

Visit Iceland!

Don’t forget to bring your thickest jacket! And bring more of them.

Thanks for listening! Comment below if you find this blog post helpful.

         

WFS 320 – Casting Forward and Women’s Fly Fishing with Madison Lauterbach – Ms Mayhem

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Dave
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Madison Lauterbach, founder and editor of Ms. Mayhem, is here today to talk about their movement to empower women, oppressed individuals, marginalized people, etc. – those who are struggling to fit in any industry. In a project called Casting Forward, they produced 5 short films covering topics and issues such as women’s fly fishing, gear, conservation, safety, and inclusion, featuring women individuals who are making an impact to different industries inside and out. Their mission is to unite people in diversity and eliminate all forms of discrimination. 

This is definitely one of the must-listens and a great cause to take part in. Let’s dive right in and hit that play button.

 

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Women’s Fly Fishing Show Notes with Madison Lauterbach

04:30 – Madison was into snowboarding before she got into fly fishing

06:15 – Madison started Ms. Mayhem, a Denver based online news outlet, in May 2020 -they predominantly focus on stories about women in male-dominated industries, fields, and other marginalized communities

08:15 – Casting forward is the end product of what they referred to as the fly fishing project – it is a premier event and a digital journalism package. They’re having this event on May 18, 2022, where they will showcase 5 videos that they produced

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09:45 – The event will be in person but also available virtually

11:30 – Head over to msmayhem.com to check out more of what they have going that aren’t seen in videos

16:00 – Madison talks about their video about women’s safety called, Fishing in a Man’s World

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19:30 – Their first video is about 14 mins long and it’s called, River Revolutionaries – about 3 women in the fly fishing industry that are making an impact inside and out and they cover women’s gear as well

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21:30 – Another video they have is about 12 mins long called, Intangible – talks about how women affect the climate change and conservation, and how they’re passing education to the next generation

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23:30 – Madison talks about scrapping the size chart

24:45 – Madison got an Adams Built waders for his friend and they fit great – Adams Built is doing some good things for the fly fishing community

26:30 – Shout out to the President and CEO of Adams Built, Mont Adams and a virtual high five to my buddy, Denis Isbister – he was on the podcast back in Feb 2020

27:30 – Madison talks about the amazing team they have at Ms. Mayhem

33:00 – Madison makes a point to start caring about other people that are facing oppression and have disabilities – make them feel they belong and always welcome

38:50 – We talk about the Scope of Inclusion, a 20 mins long video about marginalized people or groups out there – how they can get more involved in fly fishing and the outdoor community in general

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44:15 – The fifth video is called, Past The Rack and is about 8 mins long – it’s about the other side of the industry and more about women’s gear, and their experience with finding gear that fits

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47:55 – Madison shares a tip on connecting my kids to the outdoor in a way that enlightens them

50:00 – Madison gives a big shoutout to her team for the awesome work and dedication

51:55 – I mentioned the Jared from the Flylords Magazine – he was on the podcast at WFS 164

 

You can find Ms. Mayhem on Instagram @msmayhem_mag

Website at MsMayhem.com

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Videos Noted in the Show

 

Related Podcast Episodes

WFS 280 – FisheWear with Linda Leary – Women’s Fly Fishing Apparel

 

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Women’s Fly Fishing Conclusion with Madison Lauterbach

Madison and the Ms. Mayhem team are doing great things for all communities around the world. Even if the issues they discuss do not directly affect us, we should still care because people are people and we all want to feel comfortable in whatever community we choose to belong to.

This will benefit the next generation of people – our children and children’s children. I know we hear this a lot but we really should start thinking about our actions – how it affects people around us and help a person out coming new to whatever industry we are in. That new person could be you, so how do you want to be welcomed? It’s as simple as, treat others the way you want to be treated.

         
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