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WFS 266 – The Boundary Waters in Minnesota with Riverhorse Nakadate

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The Boundary Waters
https://www.savetheboundarywaters.org/updates/boundary-waters-day-history-protecting-wilderness

The purpose of this episode is to raise your awareness of the Boundary Waters status and encourage you to help preserve the great wilderness area in the country.

Riverhorse Nakadate shares some insight into what he’s been up to lately with Patagonia helping save the Boundary Waters movement.

Click here to help protect the Boundary Waters: https://www.savetheboundarywaters.org/

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The Boundary Waters

Boundary Waters Show Notes with Riverhorse Nakadate

03:10 – Riverhorse is working on a new Patagonia film with Tony Czech

07:17 – The Darkest Web – Protecting the Gulf of Mexico from illegal fishing

The Boundary Waters
Go to: https://eu.patagonia.com/gb/en/stories/the-darkest-web/story-95652.html

09:30 – Riverhorse talks Paddling in the back country – read more in detail here

The Boundary Waters
https://www.patagonia.com/stories/paddling-past-the-graveyard/story-77470.html

24:01 – The Punch Project – is a project that celebrates food, culture, music, and art

25:45 – Riverhorse was on the Fretboard Journal Podcast

26:05 – Riverhorse’s reading in The Bent – MeatEater’s Podcast (at 47:50)

37:45 – Trout Unlimited is doing some great stuff throughout the country

40:14 – Patagonia Action Works is where you can learn how to help your local community

40:53 – Riverhorse’s fishing love story – Love and Water 

The Boundary Waters
https://www.theflyfishjournal.com/exclusive/riverhorse/

41:21 – Tom Skerritt the actor from ‘River Runs Through It’ movie has a foundation for wounded soldiers called The Red Badge Project

45:56 – Riverhorse is writing a book and plans to publish it a year from now

49:13 – We’ll bring Riverhose back in for a bonus episode with one of his poetry readings in the coming WFS episodes

The Boundary Waters
https://www.savetheboundarywaters.org/updates/boundary-waters-day-history-protecting-wilderness

 

You can find Riverhorse on Instagram @riverhorse_nakadate

The Boundary Waters

 

Resources Noted in the Show

The Problem with Jon Stewart

the problem with jon stewart
goto: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-problem-with-jon-stewart/id1583132133

 

Riverhorse’s reading in The Bent – MeatEater’s Podcast (at 47:50)

The Boundary Waters
https://www.themeateater.com/listen/bent/ep-24-rollerblading-with-the-golf-course-g-o-a-t

Back Country Hunters and Anglers

Tumblehome: a Boundary Waters Podcast

 

Videos Noted in the Show

It’s All Home Water | A Northern Light

 

Crosby Stills – Carry On

Supaman – Native American Hip-hop artist

Related Podcast Episodes

Jeff Liskay on Switch Rods for Great Lakes Steelhead

Ecuador Conservation with Greg Collett

Top Nymph Fly Patterns with Uncle Cheech

The Boundary Waters

Boundary Waters Conclusion with Riverhorse Nakadate

The country’s greatest wilderness area – is threatened by human interference. Riverhorse explained on the podcast how we can help save it.

Click here to help protect the Boundary Waters: https://www.savetheboundarywaters.org/

How can you start making a difference within your local community? Let me know in the comments or send me a DM on Instagram.

         

WFS 265 – The 13 Essential Panfish Flies with Bart Lombardo from Panfish on the Fly

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Dave
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panfish flies

Bart Lombardo from Panfish on the Fly is here to share his top 13 goto panfish flies and a step x step guide to catching panfish in cold and warmer waters.  Bart shares the 13 flies he uses throughout the year and the tips to find fish.

Bart is another police officer who turned to fly fishing as a way to de-stress and tells a little of that story today.  This podcast is jam packed with content so click the play button below and grab some panfish knowledge!

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Show Notes with Bart Lombardo

53:10 – Fly Tying Friday on Panfish on the Fly

54:13 – Here is Bart’s Top 10 Flies for Bluegill.

1:05:20 – Pat Cohen has a creatures series and was on the podcast in episode 107 and covered deer hair poppers and his magical fly tying touch.

1:10:30 – Terry and Roxanne and Terry with their bluegill fly fishing and flies and fly fishing for crappie are two great current books available + the Sunfishes Book by Jack Ellis

1:16:50 – I noted the Dean Finnerty podcast #19 where he talked about his police days and the undercover costumes he dressed up in.

1:17:50 – Orvis store in Princeton New Jersey

orvis store

1:22:08 – Rio Grande Cichlid

13 Essential Panfish Flies

  1. The Triangle Bug

2. Soft Hackle

panfish flies - Soft hackle

3. The McGinty

The mcginty panfish fly

4. Poppers

panfish poppers

5. Marabou Damsel Fly

damsel fly for panfish

6. Wooly Worm

wolly worm

7. Brim Killer Fly

brim killer fly

8. James Wood Special

james wood special

9. Panfish Wiggler

panfish wiggler

10. Panfish Gurgler

panfish gurgler

11. Wee Frog

wee frog

12. Crappie Bucktail

crappie bucktail

13. Golden Retriever

golden retriever panfish

You can find Bart at PanfishontheFly.com

panfish

Panfish Resources Noted in the Show

Rio Fantom Sinking line

fantom sinking lines

Bluegill Fly Fishing and Flies

bluegill fly fishing and flies

The Sunfishes by Jack Ellis

the sunfishes

Videos Noted in the Show

Fly Fishing for Huge Bluegill

Pat Cohen with a BIG Fly

Related Podcast Episodes

Fly Tying with Pat Cohen

bart lombardo panfish on the fly

Panfish Flies Conclusion with Bart Lombardo

Bart Lombardo from Panfish on the Fly is on the podcast today to shed light on what it takes to find panfish throughout the year. We dig into the top 13 flies for panfish in any situation so this one is a go-to resource.

What’s your earliest memory of fly fishing or panfish?  Leave a comment below or leave a comment on Instagram or FB here!

         

WFS 264 – Find Your Lost Fishing Equipment with Karmik Outdoors Robert Gillingham

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Dave
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karmik outdoors

Robert Gillingham is on the podcast to share the Karmik story and how you can easily find your lost fishing equipment if that situation arises.  Robert prepares us for your next river trip to help you feel a little more secure when heading on the water.

Use the Coupon Code:  WFS25 to get 25% off your next order at KarmikOutdoors.com

 

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Lost Fishing Equipment Show Notes with Robert Gillingham

28:24 – Derek at Sawyer oars connected me with Robert.  Here’s the Sawyer Podcast episode.

45:16 – BoonDockers Welcome is a great resource if your are heading out on the road and doing the extended vacation thing.

48:50 – Harry Mack a Freestyle rapper is blowin up on youtube. 

49:30 – The Outdoors Online Marketing Podcast is the other podcast Dave Hosts along with the Wet Fly Swing.

50:42 – Dave Jackson was on the podcast and covered the steps to getting going on your podcast.

51:00 – Robert notes his 5 top podcasts here.

52:06 – The Phil Monohan Podcast

Use the Coupon Code:  WFS25 to get 25% off your next order at KarmikOutdoors.com

 

 

You can find Robert at KarmikOutdoors.com

karmik outdoors

 

 

Resources – Lost Fishing Equipment

BoonDockers Welcome

 

 

Related Podcast Episodes

Fly Fishing 97 Podcast

fly fishing 97 podcast

 

Wade Out There Podcast

wade out there podcast

 

Rich Outdoors Podcast

rich outdoors podcast

 

fishing equipment

Karmik Outdoors Conclusion with Robert Gillingham

Robert Gillingham is on the podcast to share a great resource to get your lost fishing equipment back within 24 hours.  Robert is the founder of Karmik Outdoors and has an amazing solution to help you out for $10.

Have you every lost a piece of outdoor gear?  Did you get it back?  Leave a comment below or send a DM on Instagram.

         

WFS 263 – Top Nymph Fly Patterns with Uncle Cheech (aka – Clark Pierce) FlyFishFood

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Dave
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Nymph Fly Patterns

Uncle Cheech from FlyFishFood is on the podcast today to share his top nymph fly patterns and to share his wisdom on all things fly tying and fly fishing. FlyFishFood has created on of the best online resource for finding fly materials and great fly patterns.

 

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Fly tying with Uncle Cheech

Nymph Fly Patterns Show Notes with Uncle Cheech

5:50 – Uncle Cheech tells the story of how he met Curtis Fry – Curtis was on the podcast in episode 40 here 

9:55 – Lance Egan was also on the podcast in episode 108 here – he’s one of the best when it comes to euro nymphing

16:00 – FlyFishFood.com is where you can buy fly tying materials and watch fly tying tutorials

16:35 – The Provo River and the Weber River are the big rivers in Utah

17:54 – The Red Dart is one of Lance’s patterns and is one of their most popular patterns – learn how to tie the Red Dart here

Red Dart Nymph Fly Patterns

20:55 – Learn how to tie the Code Cracker here – easy split case PMD nymph

The Code Cracker nymph fly pattern

21:15 – Split-case PMD nymph tutorial here

split case PMD nymph fly pattern

22:38 – Cheech fished with a Squirracell  – learn how to tie Squirracell nymph here

squirracell nymph fly pattern

 22:44 – Craig Mcdonald from Fulling Mill UK designed the Duracell – learn how to tie the Duracell nymph here

duracell nymph fly pattern

28:37 – The Ribby Pellet tutorial here – another perdigon style nymph

the ribby pellet nymph fly pattern

37:33 – The Squatchy B is a bulky stonefly pattern – Squatchy B tutorial here

Squatchy B stonefly nymph fly pattern

38:25 – The Hare Bomb is one of Uncle Cheech’s favorite euro nymph fly patterns – Hare Bomb tutorial here

hare bomb euro nymph fly pattern

43:21 – FlyFishFood.com has over 400 fly tying tutorial videos – see categories here

45:28 – Join Fly Tying with Uncle Cheech group on Facebook and follow Fly Fish Food on Instagram and on Youtube to get notified of their new videos

48:40 – Check out the Fly Fish Food’s Shop Talk Podcast playlist here

49:51 – Larry Dahlberg was on the podcast in episode 241 here

54:06 – The Masked Marauder is one of Cheech’s designs

masked marauder nymph fly pattern

54:22 – The Secret Squirrel tutorial here

secret squirrel nymph fly pattern

54:34 – The Thread Frenchie is one of Lance’s design

thread frenchie nymph fly pattern

55:09 – Mil-Spec Style tutorial here

mil-spec perdigon nymph fly pattern

1:03:19 Uncle Cheech recommends Kelly Galloup – check out KG’s videos here – Kelly was also on the podcast in episode 52 here

 

You can find Uncle Cheech at FlyFishFood.com

FlyFishFood

Fly Fish Food’s Top 12 Nymph Fly Patterns

  1. Red Dart
  2. Code Cracker
  3. Split case PMD
  4. Squirracell
  5. Duracell
  6. Ribby Pellet
  7. Squatchy B
  8. Hare Bomb
  9. Masked Marauder
  10. Secret Squirrel
  11. Thread Frenchie
  12. Mil-Spec Perdigon

Related Podcast Episodes

Fly Fish Food with Curtis Fry – Dry Flies (WFS 040):

 

Euro Nymphing Rig and Tips with Lance Egan (WFS 108):

 

Larry Dahlberg and the Hunt for Big Fish (WFS 241):

uncle cheech flyfishfood
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoHZZOlx90I

KW Conclusion with Uncle Cheech

Uncle Cheech shared some of FlyFishFood’s top 12 nymph patterns. Cheech also shares the FlyFishFood story and how they created one of the largest online fly-tying resources in the world. Come join me to find out what makes Uncle Cheech tick!

Which of these nymph fly patterns is your favorite? Comment below or send me DM on Instagram.

         

WFS 262 – McFly Anglers Favorite Fly Tying Supplies and Tips with Shawn McQuade

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Dave
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mcfly angler

Shawn McQuade, the McFly Angler on Youtube walks us through his list of fly tying supplies and some tips and tricks on tying and buying products.  Shawn has been able to grow one of the largest fly tying channels in the youtube space.

 

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 Show Notes – Fly Tying Supplies and Tips

04:00 – John Mauser was on the podcast in episode 251 and talked about the step x step on redfish.

08:50 – Podscribe is a great service for transcripts.  Take a look at the bottom of this post for the transcript.

12:50 – Risen is one of Shawn’s sponsors.  Here’s a Risen reel review.

13:30 – Cheech was on the podcast here and shared his top nymph patterns.

14:10 – The Anvil Atlas Fly Tying video review from Shawn’s early days.

14:40 – Oasis benches were noted by Shawn.  This type of bench has been around for a long time in the tying world.

oasis bench

 

21:20 – Fly Tyers Dungeon was on the podcast in episode 82 here.   We discussed the difference in price between congo hair vs EP fiber.  The EP founder, Enrique Puglisi was on the podcast in episode 210. 

26:20 – Living Waters Fly Shop was noted by Shawn as one of the great Texas shops.

35:40 – Stonflo bobtech1 bobbin is one of the goto bobbins for Shawn.

stonflo bobtech

 

39:00 – Veevus threads were highlighted at this point in the episode.

40:20 – Griffin hare stacker

46:20 – Davie McPhail is one of the great youtube fly tyers on the planet.

54:50 – Gurgler video for panfish and woolly bugger video

 

55:30 – The Only Nymph Pattern you Need to Learn – Watch Here!

1:03:05 – Tom Whiting was on the podcast and shares the background of one of the great genitics expert in fly fishing.  Scroll to the bottom of this post to see this episode.

 

You can find Shawn at the McFly Angler on youtube.

fly tying supplies

 

7 Favorite Fly Tying Supplies via the McFly Angler

  1. The Oasis Fly Tying Benches – The portability of the Oasis bench gives the tyer the freedom to tie in various locations.
  2. The Renzetti Traveler True Rotary Vise – First introduced in 1988. Since then, it has become the most popular vise in the world.
  3. Stonflo Elite Bobbin – A top quality weighted stainless steel bobbin with quick adjusting disc-drag that allows a perfect thread tension.
  4. VEEVUS Thread – Based in Denmark, has created a range of light, strong fly tying thread with a wide selection of colors.
  5. Cut Down Toothbrush – You can use an old toothbrush, which has been worn or you can blow the money or a brand spanking new one.
  6. Hareline Material Clamp Set – A handy material clamp for CDC, soft hackles and deer/elk hair.
  7. Griffin Hair Stacker – Blue anodized, machined aluminum, adjustable base, with polished brass barrel.

 

Resources – Fly Tying Supplies and Tips

Oasis Bench review

 

 

Videos – Fly Tying Supplies and Tips

David McPhail Video

 

Using Hair Stackers with Jay

 

 

Need to Breathe – Oh Carolina

 

Related Podcast Episodes

Fly Tyers Dungeon Podcast

 

Pat Cohen on Stacking Deer Hair

 

Whiting Farms Podcast with Tom Whiting

mcfly angler

Fly Tying Supplies Conclusion with Shawn McQuade

Shawn McQuade from the McFly Angler, one of the largest fly tying youtube channels online shares his best tips and trick with a focus on fly tying supplies.  We focus on alternative materials and how he serves his subscribers.

What is the weirdest material you have ever used to tie a fly with?  Leave a comment below or @ mention us on Instagram @wetflyswing here.  

         

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WFS 261 – Destination Travel with Joel LaFollette from Royal Treatment Fly Fishing

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Dave
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destination travel
photo via: https://www.tu.org/magazine/uncategorized/cookies-on-saturday-royal-treatment-fly-fishing/

Joel LaFollette from the Royal Treatment Fly Shop is here to share the story of creating a great fly shop after his tenure at Kaufmann’s Streamborn.  We find out why Joel is so fascinated with big fish and where he’s heading next.

 

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Destination Travel Show Notes with [guest name]

05:54 – Joel worked at Kaufmann’s Streamborn for about 10 years.

06:45 – Buffalo Creek Outfitters was the first store that Joel worked at.

12:20 – Larry Dahlberg was on the podcast in episode 241 here.  Larry talked about the big fish he focused on over the years through his TV shows.

13:45 – Conway Bowman has been a good connection for Joel lately

18:20 – Los Roques Venezuela is Joel’s favorite destination.  Here’s a video that describes the area:

 

20:00 – Jako Lucas was on the podcast in episode 68 and shared one of the great destinations on the podcast here.  

33:30 – Scott and the Meridian for Salt and Sector.  Winston and Joel bleeds green.  The Winston LT.  Sam Drucker was their designer

34:50 – Nautilus and Bauer reels.  Bauer RX is great for salt.

37:20 – The Flats pro by RIO is great for salt and GT”s.  Here’s Simon to explain a little further:

 

40:30 – We noted John Hazel at the Deschutes Anglers.  John was from kaufmann’s as well as other big names in fly fishing around the west.

41:10 – George Cook was on the podcast in episode 131 to describe the history of NW Spey.

42:20 – Jack Dennis was on the podcast here and shared his vast history in fly fishing.

56:47 Pogo

pogo

 

You can find Joel at RoyalTreatmentFlyFishing.com

@flytyer27 on instagram.

 

royal treatment fly shop

 

 

Fly Fishing Destination Travel Resources 

Winston Air Series Salt Water Rods

 

destination travel

 

Fly Fishing Destination Travel Videos 

GT’s at Christmas Island via Reds Fly Shop

 

 

Related Podcast Episodes

WFS 068 – Salt Water Fly Fishing with Jako Lucas | Giant Trevally, Seychelles, Captain Jack Productions:

 

WFS 131 – NW Spey Fishing History with George Cook – Steelhead, Chinook Salmon:

 

 

Steelhead Report with John McMillan – Columbia River, Olympic Peninsula, Rainforest Steel (WFS 117):

 

Transcript

joel lafollette

Fly Fishing Destination Travel Conclusion 

Joel Lafollette is on the podcast to describe some of the great fly fishing destinations around the world.  What is the one bucket list destination where you have to go before you die?

Leave a comment below or @wetflyswing on Social Media.

 

 

         

WFS 260 – Down Home Boatworks with Dave Zielinski – The Cicada Chaser

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Dave
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boatworks

Dave Zielinkski, the man behind Down Home Boatworks is here to share is wooden drift boat story and some of the must have drift boat accessories you should be focusing on when putting together a driftboat.

We get nerdy on the Grand Canyon and then dig into this amazing hatch of cicada’s and some tips on finding them.  Plenty of amazing drift boat stories from an amazing boat builder from the east coast.

 

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Show Notes – Down Home Boatworks

3:00 – Roger Fletcher was on the podcast on episode WFS 177 (Drift Boat Series)

3:05 – Dave Z took the picture that was used for the WFS 177 cover photo. That boat was built by Ray Heater from Ray’s River Dories.

3:50 – Ray Heater was also on the podcast at WFS 197 

4:10 – Marty was on the show at WFS 076 – he came down with a double-ender aluminum boat

marty sheppard
photo via: https://fly-fishing-guide-oregon.com/rivers/deschutes-river/deschutes-river-steelhead-fishing-trip/

6:20 – The 14 footer Drift Pram is Dave’s most popular boat

Down Home Boatworks

10:00 – Rob Grubb from AirWaterArt decked out a 16-foot double-ender with a transom around the Grand Canyon

32:20 – Derek with Sawyer oars was on the podcast in episode 185 to describe some tips on choosing drift boar oars.

41:12 – Jason Cajune makes exceptional boats and was on the podcast here.

cajune boats
photo via: http://www.cajuneboats.com/index#/used/

 

41:50 – Brad Dimock is the grand canyon guy

42:00 – Jayson Hayes makes custom wooden boats and is now building the boats for Helfrich.

43:50 – Bobby and RMR and Koffler podcast episodes.

51:27 – Roger built the Trapper boat

photo via: https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/540150549047784093/

 

54:50 The Pennsylvania Drifter is one of Dave’s favorite boat

Down Home Boatworks

54:00 The Solo Slider was designed for Dave’s daughter

Down Home Boatworks

55:35 The River Whip is a giant sled-like boat

Down Home Boatworks

57:49 Dave Z was on the Remote No Pressure Podcast

57:58 Periodical Cicadas called Brood V appeared in Western Pennsylvania in 2016

 

You can find guest Dave at DownHomeBoatworks.com

down home boatworks

 

 

Down Home Boatworks Resources Noted 

Drift Boats & River Dories by Roger Fletcher

boatworks

The Emerald Mile by Kevin Fedarko

Down Home Boatworks Cicada Videos Noted in the Show

Kelly Neu on a driftwood build

 

Related Podcast Episodes

WFS 166 – National Geographic’s Pete McBride – Martin’s Boat, Grand Canyon (Drift Boat Series Ep. 1)

WFS 196 – The Stitch and Glue Boat with Jason at Cajune Boats (Drift Boat Series Ep. 8)

WFS 203 – The RMR Inflatable Raft for Fishing with Rocky Mountain Rafts Bobby Bower

 

 

boatworks

Down Home Boatworks Conclusion with Dave Zielinski

Dave Zielinski with Down Home Boatworks is on the podcast to share the steps to understanding how to build a drift boat and some great stories on the people and history of drift boats.

Have you ever thought about building a drift boat?  Leave a comment below or send a DM on Instagram.

         

WFS 259 – The Magic Behind the Orvis Fly Fishing Blog with Phil Monahan

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Dave
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phil monahan

Phil Monahan, the editor of the Orvis Fly Fishing Blog and the man who keeps the content flowing is here to give us an Orvis Fishing Summary that’s not quite what you’d expect.  This podcast includes Phil’s background before Orvis, some of the challenges to running a massive daily blog a little on Yellowstone.

We find out why Phil’s criteria for becoming the editor of the Orvis blog was that he would not be a salesman.  10,623 blog posts have been published on the Orvis Blog.  Let me say that again, ten thousand six hundred and twenty-three blogs posts.

Click the play button to listen to the full podcast or scroll to the bottom to read the full transcript from this podcast!

 

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Show Notes with Phil Monahan

02:30 – Perk Perkins (past CEO of Orvis) was on the podcast in episode 225 here.  Tom Rosenbauer was on the show back in episode #63 here.

08:00 – Fly Rod and Reel and American Angler are both gone from the print magazine arena as magazines continue to be challenged by online influence.

11:20 – My steelhead article on swinging vs. Nymphing flies that was submitted to Phil in 2015 was published soon there after.

orvis fly fishing blog

13:20 – E-log or the Orvis endorsed lodges and guides through their travel section.

14:40 – Fly Fisherman magazine and examples like Pat Dorsey and others are still great resources.

16:40 – I noted John Gierach who was on the podcast in episode 47 here.  Gierach is one of the great fly fishing writers of our time.  Phil noted Bill Tapley at American Angler who was one of the best of his time.

26:35 – Simon Perkins guided at Pro Outfitters in Montana for 8 years.

orvis fly fishing blog
Photo via: https://news.orvis.com/fly-fishing/simon-perkins-becomes-third-generation-to-lead-orvis

 

30:00 – Phil notes that Patagonia who is the gold standard for companies who focus on conservation.

patagonia mission

 

37:20 – We noted the 50/50 on the water and the Bristol Bay topics

38:50 – Brown Folks Fishing is another great group helping to promote fishing!

39:00 – Trout unlimmitted on the Keep Em Wet Movement

 

 

You can find Phil at News.Orvis.com

orvis

 

Orvis Fly Fishing Blog Resources 

Orvis 20 Days in September

orvis 20 days in september

 

Ken Burns Baseball series is worth the watch

 

Videos Noted in the Show

Pete’s Basic casting video 

 

Brian Kraft – Orvis Conservationist of the Year

 

Tom’s fly fishing learning center

orvis fly fishing blog

 

Related Podcast Episodes

WFS 132 – Alaska Pebble Mine Update with Jenny Weis – Bristol Bay, Trout Unlimitted, Conservation, Salmon:

 

Orvis Fly Fishing with Tom Rosenbauer – Podcasting, Battenkill River (WFS 063):

 

WFS 225 – Orvis Fly Fishing with Perk Perkins – Saltwater, Bass, Travel, Family

 

 

orvis fishing report

 

Orvis Fly Fishing Blog Conclusion with Phil Monahan

Phil Monahan walks us through some behind the seens in running and editing the Orvis Fly Fishing Blog, a daily fly fishing blog with over 10,500 blog posts!

What’s your connection with Orvis?  Have you ever owned an Orvis product or used their resources?  Leave a comment below or send me a DM or comment on Instagram @wetflyswing

         

WFS 258 – Coast Knives and Headlamps with David Brands

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coast knives

David Brands from Coast Portland is on the podcast to share how he created one of the first LED Headlamps and led the way in knife technology.

Coast Portland has continuously evolved and become a solution to a problem. For 102 years, the company has been passed on from generation to generation, starting from David’s grandfather who created their first product in the early 1900s. Now Coastal Portland is still at the top of the multitool brands and plans on another generation of innovation and solutions.

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Show Notes with David Brands

4:30 David’s grandfather created their first fillet knife with a built-in spoon and the Scribner’s knife for marking trees

13:25 Visit CoastPortland.com to check out the variety of knives for a variety of uses

16:20 In a previous survey, it says that 95% of all the multitool sold in the US come from Portland Oregon

21:50 Coast Portland developed a small folding knife with an LED light and sold 250,000 pieces in 1 year

22:50 Coast Portland designed the first LED flashlight in the late 90s and which was also the first-ever LED flashlight sold in the US

26:00 The company patented optics for LED light in the mid-2000s which was also one of their biggest technological breakthroughs

29:40 The G20 Inspection Beam Penlight is one of the most popular Coastal flashlights

The G20 Inspection Beam Penlight
https://coastportland.com/products/g20

33:20 Perk Perkins, former CEO of Orvis was on the podcast at WFS 225

41:00 Coast Portland brought back the Coast Cutlery knife for their 100th anniversary

Coast Cutlery Fillet Knife
https://coastportland.com/pages/story

49:25 Within the next few months, Coastal Portland will launch some exciting new LED lighting products geared more specifically towards the outdoor user

50:50 Coastal Portland plans on another 102 years for the 4th generation

 

You can find David Brands at CoastPortland.com

Coast Knives

 

 

Coast Knives Resources Noted in the Show

Coast Cutlery Fillet Knife

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WFS 225 – Orvis Fly Fishing with Perk Perkins – Saltwater, Bass, Travel, Family

Quotes from David Brands: 

“If there’s something that you can identify that you think you could do better or build something that did something better – go for it”

“In this day of age, it’s easier than ever to develop a product and sell it because of the internet where 20 years ago, you were at the mercy of big companies like Walmart, Cabelas, you name it. But now, if you have a good idea and you can build it, you can market it yourself.”

“Find a solution to a problem that needs a solution and develop a product to do it better”

 

David Brands

 

Coast Knives Conclusion with David Brands

David Brands was on the podcast and shared the Coast Knives story and family background of creating the longest-running knife company in the fishing space.

What’s your favorite Coast knife? Leave a comment below or send me a DM on social media @wetflyswing

         
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