Fly Fishing Founders – Meat Market Flies with Luke Ferrenburg – Streamers, Fly Tying Tips, Chico California

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May 2, 2019

We get into streamers and fly tying tips this week with our new bonus series – Fly Fishing Founders Stories. This week I have Luke Ferrenburg on the podcast from Meat Market Flies.

We talk about tying streamers, lamprey patterns, steelhead flies and other great tips and tricks for fly tying.

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Show Notes with Meat Market Flies

11:00 – The FurBurger Fly Pattern. Here’s a video from Luke on tying the Furburger.

15:30 – Jason Randall was on the podcast in episode 74 where we talked about writing books and the monetary piece of it.

22:30 – The Hobo Spey is their most popular fly pattern request. Here’s a hobo spey video.

24:00 – The signature series flies can be found here.

24:45 – Kelly Galloup was on the podcast in episode 52 where he had a unique way of naming his patterns.

26:30 – Blane Chocklett can be found at his site here.

30:45 – GSP thread is Luke’s goto to assure your fly lasts.

33:00 – Whiting Farms saddles and Nature’s Spirits are Luke’s goto material resources.

34:30 – Jay Nicholas was on in episode 3 where we talked about steelhead and salmon fishing.

35:30 – The Fly Fish Food was on the show and you can find them on youtube here.

36:20 – Gunnar Brammer was noted as a good resource for fly tying.

49:00 – Here is a good classic rap video of Sugar Hill Gang.

You can reach Luke at MeatMarketFlies.com.

Videos Noted in the Show

Gunnar Brammer Video

The Sugar Hill Gang

Conclusion with Meat Market Flies

Luke with Meat Market Flies shared some great tips and a nice perspective on what it feels like building a new business in the fly fishing space. He also shares some great tips on tying streamers and steelhead flies.

WFS 074 – Jason Randall on Nymphing, Wet Fly Fishing, The Driftless Area, UV, Indicators, Currents

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April 30, 2019

I cover the Driftless area today with Jason Randall. We talk about this unique area and hear about how Jason came to write numerous articles and books over the years.

Jason has some cool stories as we hear about a life in fly fishing. He talks a little about his daytime job as a veterinarian and the difference between Landon Mayer and Joe Humpries.

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Show Notes with Jason Randall

04:00 – Nymph Masters was noted as one of the books in the trilogy. This is the reference series for Jason. We talk about how to avoid being boring.

04:42 – Here is the interview I had with Joe Humphries.

08:30 – Landon Mayer talks about using tension with a fly in episode 48.

09:30 – Davy Wotton was on the podcast in episode 35.

19:57 – The Society for Freshwater Science.

20:50 – The Ed Engle episode and the color purple.

22:15 – What the Trout Said. A book covering fish behavior.

23:30 – Rick Hafele was on the podcast in episodee 37. We talked a little about UV materials.

39:20 – Gerry Meyer runs the Driftless Fly shop.

42:10 – The Picket Pin is one of Jason’s goto patterns.

42:45 – The podcast on Euro Nymphing with Devin Olson.

51:50 – Breakline Optics is one of our Members Society Partners.

54:40 – Landon Mayers new book and the George Daniel blog.

1:01:00 – We talk about The Marshall Tucker Band\, Sawyer Brown, Led Zeppelin and more.

I also wanted to highlight the contribution of Gary Borger to the nymphing fishing arena. Gary is the person who pretty much invented nymphing for trout and was on the podcast in episode 45.

You can find Jason at JRFlyFishing.com.

Resources Noted in the Show

Nymph Masters by Jason Randall

Videos Noted in the Show

Sawyer Brown – The Race Is On

Led Zeppelin at Guitar Solo

Conclusion with Jason Randall

Jason talks about how his background as a veterinarian allowed him to write three books on fish and the effects of the physical and chemical environment.

Jason knows many of the past guests we’ve had on the podcast so this becomes a good reference for future listening especially if you are new to the podcast.

The Wonder Wing Dry Fly – Fly Tying Tutorial with Al Beatty (Video)

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April 25, 2019

Al Beatty shows us an easy way to tie a catskills style dry fly using the Wonder Wing. Also known as the Garbage Wing dry fly. This clip was from the Albany Fly Tying Expo.

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You can find all of Al’s content at BT’sFlyFishing.com.

Conclusion with Al Beatty

There were a lot of great fly tying tips in this one including how to use a half hitch and whip finish tool the easy way. This Garbage wing style is a great way to use all of your hackles including the ones you might toss.

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

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April 23, 2019

I sat down with Joe Humphreys, one of the great fly fishing personalities of the 20th century. Joe shares his life in fly fishing, wrestling and teaching both young and old.

You’ll get a perspective on the history of fly fishing from Joe today and from his movie Live the Stream. You’ll here Joe tell the story of how he caught the largest trout on the fly in the state of PA. Plus he’ll describe night fishing and some great tips if you ever find yourself out in the evening.

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Show Notes with Joe Humphreys

01:27 – Live the Stream is the new movie based on Joe’s life.

20:00 – George Harvey was one of Joe’s early mentors in fly fishing

38:45 – George Daniel was on the podcast in episode 55 where we talked about Joe’s style including the occasion slap around to get you fired up.

45:00 – Orvis Helios Rod was recommended by Joe as one of his present day goto sticks.

45:30 – Cortland 9′ for a 5 weight and a 10′ rod are two of Joe’s present day rods.

You can see the movie at LivetheStreamFilm.com.

Highlights from the Podcast

Night Fly Fishing Tips

Joe covers his experience night fishing and some experience fishing the Truckee River in the night even though it was illegal.
The key to night fishing is knowing the water during the day time first. You’ll then be ready to go for the evening. Understanding where to drift the fly and knowing your water is critical.
Fish have excellent eyesight at night but the main thing to focus on is slowing down the entire process. Make sure the fish can see your offering.
The dry fly game at night is also doable. Joe talks about a Green Drake hatch one night where he had trouble raising a fish. He got down on his belly and snuck up to the fish. He noticed that the spent flies were not taken but movement was the key.

Wrestling and Fly Fishing

We talk about the similarities between wrestling and fly fishing. Patience is one thing they both have in common. Joe wrestled in the Navy and at Penn State University.
George Daniel noted that Joe at times would mentally slap him around to fire him up.

Fly Casting Basics

The basics are all about fly fishing. Understanding when to stop the rod for a tuck cast and how you can feel the weight of the rod are two examples.
Joe describes how to stop a tailing loop by pushing your thumb down on the handle. This takes the weights over the rod tip and is part of the drilling basics.
We answer the question about casting into the wind. You should drift the rod further forward and make sure to use your wrist. Make sure the back two fingers pull. Joe notes that his normal casting is mostly wrist. When you have a short casting stroke you don’t need to lock your wrist.
The key to distance casting is waiting for the line to load on the rod. We talk about climbing the angle and stopping the rod high for a long cast.

Penn State Fly Fishing School

There is an endowment at Penn State for the Fly Fishing program. This assures that the program will continue.
We talk about how Joe Humphries took over the Penn State fly fishing program from George Harvey.

Live the Stream Movie

Live The Stream: The Story of Joe Humphreys – Official Trailer from Nomadic Studio on Vimeo.

Conclusion with Joe Humphreys

Joe tells a great story about the state record brown trout caught on Fishing Creek in Pennsylvania. Joe shares some great tips on fishing wet flies, nymphs and dry flies. A really cool conversation with one of the all time fly fishing mentors of all time.

WFS 072 – Ausable River with Rachel Finn – Adirondack Fly Fishing, Hungry Trout, Cigars and the Hang

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April 16, 2019

Rachel Finn put together one of my favorite episodes of the year. I will be honest and tell you that this isn’t a tips and tricks episode. Instead, you get to hear what the hang is all about, Yale, sports and plenty of chat about art and life.

Rachel surpasses the record for adult language in one episode. Keep track and leave a comment below with the total number of 4 letter words!

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Show Notes with Rachel Finn

07:37 – Denny Rickards was on the podcast in episode 64 to cover stillwater fishing. Denny was a pro level athlete similar to Rachel Finn.

12:16 – Rachel clarifies Lacross and the sticks and tools involved in Lacross.

29:50 – The Complete Angler by Izzak Walton had a big impact on Rachel. Walton was also all about the hang.

32:00 – We talk about her family, the Hungry Trout and how she became the head guide and now has been doing it for 25 years.

40:00 – April Vokey’s blog post – So, You want to be a fishing guide: Part 1.

53:00 – Nick Lyons was around the old tackle shop that Rachel discussed in the old store in New York.

54:00 – Teton Tioga Reels were the first two companies that helped to get Rachel out on the show circuit.

59:30 – We find out which is her favorite cigar. It’s the Punch Rothschild Double Maduro.

61:00 – The old Who or the Old Rolling Stones were big for Rachel. Here is one of my favorite Songs by the stones. And here is some more Grateful Dead.

1:03:48 – The Girdle Bug and the Ausable Bomber are two of her goto flies.

1:11:00 – The American Museum of Fly Fishing is an important place to support. And if I get Yvon Chouinard on the podcast, you’ll know that I will be obtaining a big goal for the show.

You can connect with Rachel on Instagram @rfinn.

Resources noted in the Show

The Ausable Bomber

Music Noted in the Show

The Who

The Rolling Stones

The Grateful Dead – Goin’ Down the Road Feelin’ Bad

Conclusion with Rachel Finn

Dude, was that amazing or what? I know I’ve said it before, but this was my favorite episode ever. We barely talked about fishing tips yet this was the bomb. We argue about Grease the Musical, Sporting events and Our favorite bands.

Leave a comment below for your favorite band or your favorite beverage after fishing.

Fly Fishing Gear Giveaway Ends this Week – Value at $450

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April 15, 2019

A short post about the fly fishing giveaway that is ending this week.

Click Here to Enter to Win the Giveaway

We have 6 products worth over $450 including a Moonshine fly rod, Breakline Glasses, Ty-rite, Grey Drake Fly Wallet and Rock Treads.

Click here to watch the video:

I also noted the how to use the Ty-Rite video in the video above. Is that meta? Not sure.

But here’s a link to that video on how to use the Ty-Rite:

I noted the Wet Fly Swing Members Society as well. Click here to find out more about the society.

Here are all of the companies included in this giveaway valued at over $450:

Moonshine Rods

Ty-Rite

Rock Treads

Breakline Optics

The Grey Drake

Good luck and check back soon with more details on the winner!

WFS 071 – Joe Brooks Podcast – Salt Water Fly Fishing, American Sportsman, Babe Ruth, Alcoholism

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April 9, 2019

Joe Brooks shares how he produced an amazing documentary about the great Joe Brooks, his grandfathers brother and the man who influenced Lefty Kreh and many other great fly fisherman.

We find out how the late great Joe Brooks fell from grace to live on the streets but pulled himself out of the gutter to become one of the most influential fly fisherman in history.

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Show Notes with Joe Brooks

06:40 – Pools and Riffles was one of the his first popular fishing columns that Joe wrote as part of a local paper.

07:10 – Salt Water Fly Fishing was the first book on salt water fishing.

08:10 – In The Complete Book of Fly Fishing Joe talks about how he was a dry fly purist to begin with but Tom Loving introduced shad and striper via salt water.

10:00 – Salt Water Game Fishing was another book Joe published.

12:15 – Joe Brooks had a career in baseball and played for the Baltimore Orioles near the time when Babe Ruth was on that same team.

17:16 – Joe mentions the movie My Name is Bill W that was based on the story of the man who created Alcoholics Anonymous.

30:40 – The Brotherhood of the Jungle Cock was a group that was one way Joe really gave back to the community.

31:00 – The Outdoor Writers Association of America helped Joe expand his horizons and was a big reason he met his future wife.

32:30 – The American Sportsman was Joe’s next level and one of the things that started outdoor television.

37:00 – Jimmy Albright who tied the albright knot was also the person who held Joe’s last wedding.

38:00 – The first book on Salt Water Fly Fishing by Joe Brooks.

48:00 – Roone Arledge created the American Sportsman and Monday Night Football.

48:30 – Joe talks about the very first pilot for the American Sportsman show. This episode received rave reviews and can be found on the facebook page.

1:05:00 – Mumford and Sons is one of Joe’s favorite bands.

1:06:00 – Tom Loving was the person who showed Joe the salt water species.

1:08:30 – The Bonefish Tarpon Trust is one place you can help give back to a group that Joe loved.

You can find the documentary at JoeBrooksDocumentary.com.

Joe Brooks Books

Salt Water Fly Fishing by Joe Brooks

The Complete Book of Fly Fishing by Joe Brooks

Joe Brooks and Curt Gowdy, the first American Sportsman Show, casting into the wind from joebrooks documentary on Vimeo.

Conclusion with Joe Brooks

We hear the story of Joe Brooks from the person who produced the documentary on the great Joe Brooks’ life. Joe Brooks had more influence on fly fishing than many other people and is the person who put salt water fly fishing on the map.

We hear how Joe lived a rich life then ran into alcoholism and found himself living on the street. He then pulls himself out of this period to become one of the most influential fisherman in history.

WFS 070 – Flip Pallot Podcast – Bonefish, Bahamas, Hells Bay Boats, The Salt Water Angler

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April 2, 2019

The Salt Water Angler and Walker Cay Chronicles were two of the most popular shows in the history of fishing. Flip Pallot talks about these shows and his life in fly fishing.

We talk about the Hells Bay Boat that he created which was a first of it’s kind. Flip shares an experience where he survived Huricane Andrew staying in his house as the storm ripped it away.

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Show Notes with Flip Pallot

11:22 – Stu Apte had a connection to ABC’s Outdoor American Sportsman program and was a mentor for Flip.

12:25 – The Salt Water Angler was another TV show that Flip hosted.

11:00 – The Walker’s Cay Chronicles ran for 16 seasons, longer than Seinfeld.

21:20 – Lefty Kreh showed up 2 days after Hurricane Andrew to give Flip $25k.

38:15 – The Hell’s Bays Boatworks was a breakthrough in boat design during the early days.

45:40 – Jim Teeny was on the podcast in this episode 5. Jim talks about why Tarpon was always his favorite species.

52:30 – Joe Brooks was a big part of exposing people to fly fishing.

1:10:20 – Flips best patterns for bonefish – The spawning shrimp

1:17:24 – I noted the Davy Wotton episode. Davy is an animal as described by Flip.

You can reach Flip at FlipPallot.com.

Flip Pallot Hall of Fame Inductee

Funniest Seinfeld Moments

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Conclusion with Flip Pallot

mboFlip was part of the early game in salt water fly fishing in South Florida. Flip shares some great stories about his life including how he survived Hurricane Andrew. He describes what the change look liked from bamboo and how he designed one of the most influential boats for salt water.

How to Tie a Wally Wing Dry Mayfly – Dave Allison

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March 28, 2019

In todays video Dave Allison shows us how he ties a wally wing style dry mayfly. Dave provides some great tips as we go ahead in this one.

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You can find Dave on Instagram @WestTexasBugs.

In this video I also noted the podcast episode with Curtis Fry from Fly Fish Food. Click here to listen to the entire episode.

Conclusion with Dave Allison

I sat down for a great chat with Dave Allison at the NW Fly Tyer and Fly Fishing Expo. Dave shared a number of nice tips in this one that should help to get you going on your wally wing.

Leave a comment if you found this helpful or know of Dave or this style of dry fly.

WFS 069 – Bonefish in the Bahamas with Oliver White

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March 26, 2019

We Dig into Bonefish in the Bahamas with Oliver White today on the show. Oliver shares his experience coming up through the guiding ranks and into owning his own lodge. Oliver shares the hedge fund story and how this has helped him get to where he is today.

We talk about some great bonefish tips including how to spot fish. We cover DIY Destination which is what Season 3 of this podcast is all about.

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Bonefish in the Bahamas Show Notes

05:30 – We talk about his mentor Bill Ackman and the Hedge Fund that Oliver worked for during his New York days. This is a pretty crazy story and one that helped to put Oliver where he is today.

09:12 – Indie Fly is the non profit that is supporting the villages on a local level.

17:20 – He announces the new guide school he is developing for the first time with Jako Lucas. Here’s my interview and podcast episode with Jako.

20:50 – Bair’s Lodge in South Andros, Bahamas is the first place he caught bonefish and still a big focused species today.

21:20 – Abico Lodge was the lodge that he put together from the ground up. The fishing is a little more diverse including both permit and tarpon available.

36:15 – Puglisi Spawning shrimp is the one goto fly pattern. Oliver mentions a few other great patterns at this point in the episode. Drew Chicone’s Coyote Ugly is another goto pattern. Here’s the Coyote Ugly video.

57:00 – I noted the BBC interview where they pushed the kids off of the screen. We talk about Oliver’s kid who was talking in this episode.

1:02:50 – His satellite phone is the most important goto piece of gear. Inmarsat is the company he uses and it is a crazy value now days.

1:03:42 – Some of Olivers videos here and this one on bonefishing the bahamas.

1:04:48 – He talks about his bucket list and the species that are still upcoming. His list somehow keeps getting longer. He’s got an Australian trip coming up soon.

1:07:40 – Al perkinson, Flip Pallot, and Lefty Krey have been some of his biggest influences.

1:08:46 – A new Yeti presents film is upcoming.

You can find Oliver at OliverWhiteFishing.com.

Bonefish in the Bahamas Videos

I noted the Weird BBC Interview

The Coyote Ugly Fly Pattern

Oliver White on the Bahamas Bonefish

Conclusion with Oliver White

Oliver White shares his best stories about fishing and life. He has put together an amazing life in fly fishing through hard work and passion. No secrets here but the story is great! We talk about some great bonefish tips including a great exercise to spot fish.

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Show Notes with Jason Randall

Resources Noted in the Show

Videos Noted in the Show

Conclusion with Jason Randall

Conclusion with Al Beatty

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Show Notes with Joe Humphreys

Highlights from the Podcast

Conclusion with Joe Humphreys

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Show Notes with Rachel Finn

Resources noted in the Show

Music Noted in the Show

Conclusion with Rachel Finn

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Show Notes with Joe Brooks

Joe Brooks Books

Conclusion with Joe Brooks

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Show Notes with Flip Pallot

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Conclusion with Flip Pallot

Conclusion with Dave Allison

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