I had the pleasure of sitting down with Tom McCoy along with a good friend of mine, Michael Barger who was a co-host on this episode. Tom and Michael go back and fourth on fishing Long Island, what makes it special and the history behind a unique part of the country.
We get a unique perspective from two people who share their passion for this unique area of the US. Click the link below and press play to hear what it’s all about!
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Tom McCoy shared his experience on fishing Long Island and a number of books he has written in the area. We also dig into a few of the big names in the NE including the great Art Flick who influenced many around the country.
Brian Fischer, the headman at Sonora Fly Co., breaks down a season in the Sierra Nevadas – we dig into some of their world-class lakes and the most recent changes in the California fishing regulations.
We discover the biggest draws at this time of year if you want to camp, spend a day or two, or get some good river time – plus the amazing people from all over the world hiking 2200 miles of elevations from Mexico to Canada for months, beating the weather in the mountains.
Click below and listen to the Sierra Nevadas Podcast with Brian Fischer:
45:18 – The Middle Fork of the Teanaway and the Middle Fork of the Stanislaus are the biggest draws at this time of year if you want to camp, spend a day or two, or get some good river time
45:54 – The Beardsley Reservoir at the Stanislaus National Forest is where a lot of guys fish and camp
Brian and I talked about the season in the Sierra Nevadas – we dug into some of their world-class lakes and the most recent changes in the California fishing regulations.
We found out what are the biggest draws at this time of year if you want to camp, spend a day or two, or get some good river time.
Ever been to the Sierra Nevadas? Tell us about your experience in the comments.
Tim Landwehr from Tight Lines Fly Fishing is on the podcast to break down their innovative way to focus on surface smallmouth. We find out how the smallmouth bass evolved into one of the destination fisheries and how to sight fish for them with subtle bugs.
We also find out how the Tight Lines crew site fishes with Damselflies and wigglers, aka – a bastardized Chernobyl ant.Click below and listen to some dragon fly-tips and when smallmouth become very aware of dragons and the wiggly fly.
This one is crazy good and I don’t say that every day! Press play below and get a taste in the first 30 seconds!
Click below and listen to the Smallmouth Podcast with Tim Landwehr:
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Show Notes with Tim Landwehr
09:52 – Larry Dalhberg, Dave Whitlock, and Harry Murray were all early fly fisherman who were doing the bass game at a different level.
11:00 – The Midwest Fly Fishing Show was the first time that Tim first started talking about guiding for smallmouth fishing. Many people thought he was crazy at the time.
We’ve had a mix of episodes on this podcast when thinking about smallmouth vs largemouth bass – which one is better for fly fishing?
I won’t answer that here but will continue reaching out to experts to provide content for you. If you have a special question around the this question please use our “ASK A PRO” form here.
Tim Landwehr is here to break down site fishing for smallmouth bass with a focus on fly fishing.Tim shares some amazing and humorous stories from some of the biggest old-timers in fly fishing.We find out what to look for when reading the water and why crayfish are so important.
We even get a bonus Lefty kern story where Tim almost killed the babe ruth of fly fishing.
Evan Russell is on the podcast to share the Costa story and help us understand how to find the right pair of glasses. We find out which type of Costa sunglasses is best for salt and fresh water fishing, the technology behind these polarized sunglasses, and how choosing the right sunglasses enhances your outdoor experience.
We dig into the history of Costa, how it was founded and became known for its unique polarized technology – plus the new Untangled Series which are made out of recycled fishing nets.
Click below and listen to the Costa Podcast with Evan Russell:
16:09 – Evan picks glass than plastic lense when fishing
17:02 – The Polly (the 580p – plastic) is more impact resistant, lighter, and cheaper
17:41 – Costa’s most popular lenses are amber-based like the green mirror, amber no mirror, copper silver mirror – the green mirror works great for fishing in general
Polarized Sunglasses for Fly Fishing Conclusion with Evan Russell
Evan and I talked about Costa’s best Polarized Sunglasses for Fishing, the technology behind its features, and how the right sunglasses enhance your outdoor experience.
What type of sunglasses do you use for fishing or outdoor activities? Let me know in the comments.
Captain John McCloskey aka Dry Fly John describes what it’s like rainbow trout fishing in Alaska. He gives us a rundown on how to get there and what activities you can enjoy once you’re there. Find out what gear he recommends and the best times to go fishing in Alaska.
John also talks about what he’s been up to lately while guiding in Naknek River Camp – whitetail hunting and close encounters with bears and wolves!
Click below and listen to the Rainbow Trout Fishing Podcast with John McCloskey:
Rainbow Trout Fishing Conclusion with my John McCloskey
John and I talked about rainbow trout fishing in Alaska – how to get to the Naknek River Camp and what you can enjoy doing once you’re there. We also talked about the most recommended gears and the best times to fish in Alaska.
Ever fished in Alaska? Tell us about your experience in the comments.
The purpose of this episode is to raise your awareness about the Everglades in Florida issue – how our actions contribute to the problem and how restoring it would benefit us in the long run.
More than 8 million people rely on the Everglades for drinking water. It supports multi-billion dollar economies of agriculture, recreation, and tourism in South Florida. The Everglades is home to two Native American tribes and contains a diverse array of habitats, ranging from coral reefs and brackish estuaries offshore to sawgrass prairies and cypress swamps inland.
Click below and listen to the Everglades in Florida Podcast with Steve Davis:
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Everglades in Florida Show Notes with Steve Davis
2:50 – Steve has been working as a scientist in the Everglades Foundation around Florida Bay since 1995
4:15 – According to the US Fish and Wildlife Service, about 60% of the wetlands have been lost throughout the country (USA) – while in Europe, about 90% have been lost as a result of wetlands development
5:14 – Steve explains the importance of the wetlands, their role in the ecosystem, and why we need to protect them
11:24 – The things that hold back the Everglades Foundation movement and the things that are keeping them from meeting their goals – #1 is funding
12:01 Everglades restoration is a state-federal partnership and it’s a 50/50 cost-share for a roughly 16 billion USD program – the largest ecosystem restoration program in the world
13:35 – One of the most important projects is the Everglades reservoir (south of Okeechobee Lake) which is in the early stage of construction and is one of their key projects – it’s a 2 billion dollar reservoir that gets clean water flowing south
16:50 – In 2015, there was a massive seagrass die-off event in Florida bay with roughly 50,000 acres of seagrass died off in some of the most prime fishing habitats in the backcountry, Everglades National Park
29:49 – Captains for Clean Waters is an organization started by 2 guys that got fed up with how people are polluting our waters – they’re on a mission to raise awareness and advance science-based solutions, to solve Florida’s water mismanagement and secure the health of our water resources, protecting our way of life for future generations
Bruce Staples walks us through Yellowstone fly fishing – get more familiar with the country, backcountry, and high country fishing by digging into his books on the Yellowstone where he covered most of the significant waters.
We talk about how imitating an insect in each stream would be effective in increasing your odds of catching a big fish – plus the tips and strategies on how not to spook a fish and how to use the stream current in your favor.
Click below and listen to the Yellowstone Fly Fishing Podcast with Bruce Staples:
05:06 – Bruce wrote 6 books in total – 3 was published by Frank and 3 by Stackpole
05:43 – The book Fly Fishing the Greater Yellowstone Backcountry was published in 2017 by Stackpole
08:29 – In the book, Bruce talks about some of the water bodies like Fall River Basin, Shoshone Lake, Upper Slough Creek, and Heart Lake Basin – click here to see more
9:12 – Get more familiar with the Slough Creek in the backcountry book – how to get there, what to do when you get there, who to talk to, and the best time to fish there
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14:55 – A strategy when fishing early in the season
19:43 – The Yellow Sally as Bruce describes
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21:24 – The Wooly Bugger is one of Bruce’s favorite flies during the early season (July) or anything that imitates a dragonfly nymph
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23:08 – Bruce describes his experience fishing in the Beckler River
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24:11 – The Leisenring lift explained
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24:50 – James Leisenring was the guy who introduced the Leisenring technique – he was a fly fisherman who wrote books about fly fishing and one of which was The Art of Tying the Wet Fly & Fishing the Flymph
25:52 – Bruce mentioned Harley Reno who was a doctor/biologist, guide, and a fly tying instructor – unfortunately, he passed away early this year – here’s one of his fly tying videos
Yellowstone Fly Fishing Conclusion with Bruce Staples
Bruce Staples walks us through Yellowstone fly fishing with a focus on the backcountry. Bruce has a number of great books about the Yellowstone Country. Click the link above and listen to the full Yellowstone Podcast!
Have you been to Yellowstone or planning a trip there? Leave a comment below or send a DM on Instagram.
Christian Bacasa is on the podcast to share the story behind creating Dupeafish and how he came to also own the Fly Fishing Insider Podcast. We also dig into a bunch of great tips on planning your next DIY fly fishing trip.
We find out how Christian is running a podcast, a travel company, a day job, just sold a house and everything else plus he has a family. Click below and listen to the intro to get a feel for the show!
Click below and listen the DIY Fly Fishing Trip Podcast with Christian Bacasa:
DIY Fly Fishing Trip Conclusion with Christian Bacasa
Christian Bacasa from Dupe a Fish shares his best tips to help you plan your next DIY Fly Fishing Trip. Christian also runs the Fly Fishing Insider Podcast and is growing a travel focused website to help plan your trip.
What’s your #1 DIY Bucket List Destination? Leave a comment below or send a DM on Instagram!
Phil Rowley is back on the podcast to talk about fishing lakes and his new book, The Orvis Guide to Stillwater Trout Fishing. Phil shares some tips and techniques about leaders, indicators, lines, flies, etc.
Phil takes a deep dive into what gear you need, which lakes to focus on and a killer hosted trip to Argentina that you can get involved with. Click the play button below and listen to 30 seconds of stillwater goodness.
Click below and listen to the Fishing Lakes Podcast with Phil Rowley:
Phil Rowley is back this time to share his new Orvis book on Fishing Lakes and a step x step podcast to going deep into stillwater fishing. Don’t miss this as Phil shares some secrets to chironomid fishing and UK Flies.
Is your next trip on stillwaters or on the stream?
This is the November Month in Review for the Wet Fly Swing Podcast episodes. I quickly share a summary of the 7 past episodes this month and what to expect in December for the show. Click below to Listen!
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Click below and listen the November 2021 Podcast Month in Review Episode:
We summarize the Podcast episodes for November 2021. We covered Euro Nymphs, Fly Tying and more as we looked back on November and looked ahead to December of 2021.
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