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WFS 105 – Sweetwater Travel with Steve Wilson – Taimen, Mongolia, Fly Fishing Guide School, Montana

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Steve Wilson from Sweetwater Travel breaks down the fly fishing guide school he runs and sheds some light on fishing Mongolia for Taimen.  We hear about the school in Montana and a day in the life of a new student at the guide school.

Find out why Taimen numbers are going down and how fisherman have had an impact on this fishery.  We hear about the best drift boats Steve uses and what you can do to connect with Steve and the gang.

 

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Show Notes with Steve Wilson

16:46 – In Mongolia, the Eg River is where the Taimen fishing trips began for Sweetwater.  A quick breakdown on Taimen here.

21:20 – You can book your Taimen trip through Sweetwater here.

23:50 – Jim Klug was on the podcast in episode 87 and talked about how he started Yellow Dog in Belize First.

35:00 – Dan Vermillion is one of the owners and the guy who took President Obama fishing.

35:30 – Ron Meek is taking a break from the guide school and has guided the world.  I couldn’t find a link to Ron so leave a comment at the bottom of this post if you have some info for Ron.

47:00 – The April Vokey podcast covered a 3 part guide process similar to what Sweetwater covers.  So you Want to be a Fishing Guide here.

49:30 – The Cyclopse is the best streamer for Taimen.  Pat Cohen’s buck tail streamer   and The Man Bear Pig Fly is a classic Cohen pattern

55:10 – We talk about Jako Lucas who I had on the podcast in episode 68 here.

56:15 – Jako and his Redfishing pics.  You can find him on instagram and is one of the hardest working people in show business, I mean fly fishing.

57:25 – The Clackamax is the drift boats they use on the river.  This is the 18 foot Clackacraft boat.

58:36 – Ro Drift Boats are out of Montana.

1:02:00 – Steve followed Dave Mathews around the country.

1:05:30 – Oliver White and Jako Lucas have started a guide school as well.

 

You can find Steve at SweetWaterFlyShop.com.

 

Resources Noted in the Show

The Big Eat – Jako Lucas and Taimen

 

Videos Noted in the Show

How Pat Cohen ties the Man Bear Pig Pattern

 

Dave Mathews Band – Ants Go Marching

 

 

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Conclusion with Steve Wilson and the Fly Fishing Guide School

Steve Wilson shares the story of Sweetwater Travel and tells you how to take your first step to becoming a fly fishing guide through the fly fishing guide school.  We get into a little on Taimen, flies to use and what it takes to put this Mongolia trip together.

     

WFS 104 – Fly-Fishing Insider Podcast with Greg Keenan – Zencastr, Kamloops, Stillwater, Podcasting

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I sat down with Greg Keenan, the host of the Fly-Fishing Insider Podcast to hear how he is putting together the next big fly fishing podcast.  We hear about some of the great guests he’s had on the show and what you can expect in the coming years.

 

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Show Notes with Greg Keenan

02:20 – Phil Rowley was on the podcast in episode 34 and was one of Greg’s influencers for stillwater.  Greg lives about an hour south of Kamloops.

04:20 – The Brian Niska episode and the Rent this Rod episode on the Fly Fishing Insider Podcast both had great stories about starting from nothing.

09:30 – Here are the links to the 3 part series for Scientific Anglers.  Josh Jenkins, Brad Befus, and Landon Mayer.

10:40 – Landon Mayer was on the podcast back in episode 48 of the Wet Fly Swing.

12:15 – Gink and Gasoline was the most listened to episode for Greg.  Greg talks about the story and how they haven’t missed a day for 10 years.

17:30 – Greg notes Zencastr as his main tool for recording the podcasts.

17:48 – Greg interviewed Loon and noted it as a great episode.

19:20 – I noted the Mark Maron Podcast and the importance of asking good questions and digging it out.

28:54 – Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band is one Greg loves.

29:30 – The ATR mic and Zencastr is Greg’s work flow.

30:00 – The fly Fishing insider podcast youtube channel and the Weekly Newsletter.

 

You can find Greg Keenan at the Fly-FishingInsiderPodcast.com

 

Videos Noted in the Show

Bob Seger and the Top 10

 

 

Conclusion with Greg Keenan

Greg Keenan tells us how he launched one of the new and great fly fishing podcasts with a focus on the fly fishing industry and companies.

 

     

WFS 103 – Stillwater Fly Fishing with Jeff Perin – Entomology, Cascade Lakes, Chironomids, Loch-Style Fly Fishing

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jeff perin

I sat down with Jeff Perin from The Fly Fishers Place Fly Shop out of Sisters Oregon.  We dig into stillwater fly fishing tips and tricks and hear about the direction that Jeff took his life after a deep connection with his grandparents got him started.

We focus on lakes of the NW and how he catches fish in the shallow and deep water.  We get into the top 3 and why entomology is so important.  Chironomids, calibetis, leaches and followed by terrestrials.  Find out about a typical day on East Lake as Jeff’s break it out step x step like we love to do.

 

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Show Notes with Jeff Perin on Stillwater Fly Fishing

02:00 – Phil Rowley was on the show in episode 34 and Denny Rickards was on in episode 64 both focused on stillwaters.

04:45 – Jim Klug was on the podcast in episode 87 and was an old friend of Jeff’s, both getting their start as kids out of the Fly Box Shop.

14:30 – Cameron Mortenson was in episode 88 and noted the Eagle Claw Glass rod as Jeff mentioned here.  This is the $30 glass starter that can’t be beat.

20:35 – The chironomid life cycle and the importance for trout fishing.  The pupal process and the emergence process can be huge if you hit it just right.

25:10 – Jeff notes the Almost Dun which is tied on a scud hook and throws the tail below the surface film.  It looks like the nymph has got to the surface and is pushing its way up through the waer.

27:15 – Rick Hafele was on in episode 37 and covered entomology with a focus on rivers.

32:45 – The Century Drive Nymph and the Griffiths Gnat are great adult patterns.

37:45 – We go into the calibetus also know as the speckled winged quill.

41:00 – The Hewes Craft Open Fisherman boat is one of Jeff’s current goto boats for lakes.

48:45 – The Rio Sweep Series lines are perfect for Loch-Style fishing that we talk about here.  Jeff thinks the Loch-Style is the next big thing.

54:15 – Bugs of the Underworld is a great video for learning about entomology.

54:45 – The Hatch Guide for Lakes by Jim Schollmeyer is another great book if you can find to help increase your knowledge.

55:30 – The Stillwater App by Rowley and Chan is a great tool to use while out on the lake.

1:00:45 – The Outside article tells the Steelhead Joe article. I did read this article and it really it home for me because I could see how I could be a steelhead Joe at a past point in my life.  Please read if you get chance to appreciate the power of this story

1:05:30 – The 2-2-2 The top 2 Flies – #1:  The black foam beattle and the Purple Haze are Jeff’s 2 goto patterns.

1:11:45 – Jeff talks about his mono tip fro getting the fly to the correct location and depth.  Take a look at this photo that Jeff shared.

 

You can find Jeff at the FlyFishersPlace.com. or GreenDrakeHatch@gmail.com to connect with Jeff.

 

Resources Noted in the Show

Tip to Reach the Correct Depth in Stillwater

stillwater depth tip

stillwater depth tip

 

The Hatch Guide for Lakes by Jim Schollmeyer

The Hatch Guide for Lakes by Jim Schollmeyer

 

Videos Noted in the Show

Bugs of the Underworld – Stoneflies

 

 

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Conclusion with Jeff Perin

Jeff talks about the dry fly, when to wind drift, the Lock-Style and all of the above for stillwater fly fishing.  We here how Jeff gets his clients into fish on the many amazing cascade lakes.  We dig into entomology and what you need to know to find the fish.

 

     

WFS 102 – Fly Fishing for Carp with Kevin Morlock – Beaver Island Lake, Casting Tips, Flats Fishing

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kevin morlock

Kevin Morlock breaks down carp fly fishing in the Beaver Island Lake area.  Lots of great tips for carp fishing regardless of your area including how to deal with the wind, why a loop not is key and why carp hate the plop.

Carp fishing in this area is every bit of the flats fishing experience and cast for cast better than permit.  We talk about the gear you need to get started and why you might have a chance for a 35 pounder.

 

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Show Notes with Kevin Morlock

06:40 – The Orvis shop in Baldwin was one of the first shops that Kevin worked out of and helped him to get his start in the business.

30:20 – Kevin describes the difference between mudding and tailing carp.

41:00 – We hear about the analogy between water temperature for carp and air temperature for humans.  How would you do without a shirt in 40 degree temps.

41:50 – The Carp Are Gamefish by George Von Shrader is a great resource if you can get your hands on it.

43:20 – Kirk Deeter – The Orvis Guide to Fly Fishing for Carp is another great resource.

45:30 – We talk about Fly Girls.ws and the importance of mentors.  Kevin lists a few additional people here.

47:20 – Spey Rod Outfitter and Guide Service – Walt Grau is a good friend of Kevin’s and guides for salmon and steelhead.

50:10 – The Goby fly patterns are the best for Carp.  You can find the pattern in the fly section.  The carp breakfast is a goto fly as well.  All of these are focused for northern great lakes.

53:10 – You can check out a few other of Morlock’s pattern here.

1:02:20 – Flip Pallott was on the podcast in this episode 70 where he talked about Hells Bay Boats.  Kevin’s boat of choice is a little different and talks about how he uses his and the effect of wind.

1:05:18 – ThirdCoastFly.com has some great information with years of great information.

1:07:00 – Steve Martinez is another guide Kevin works with down south.  They’ll be guiding again this year for redfish and Kevin notes that carp skills transfer over perfectly for redfish.

1:08:57 – Here is one of our past redfish episodes with Paul Puckett.

1:09:30 – I note John McCloskey and the Alaska and Georgia mix.  John was on in episode 89 and broke down trout spey.

 

You can find Kevin at IndigoGuideService.com.

Fly Fishing for Carp Resources Noted in the Show

Carp are Gamefish by George Von Schrader

Carp are Gamefish

 

Videos with Kevin Morlock

Amazing Fly Fishing Carp Action!

 

 Morlock’s Carp Breakfast

fly fishing for carp

Fly Fishing for Carp Conclusion with Kevin Morlock

Kevin Morlock from Indigo Guide Service goes deep into fly fishing for carp with a focus on Beaver Island Lake.  Find out when to go for them and what a spawning carp looks like.  Crystal clear water takes much of the guess work out of it.

Find out which boat Kevin uses and which 4 fly rods he always has on the boat.

     

WFS 101 – The Flyfishing and Tying Journal with Craig Schuhmann – Giant Rainbow Trout, Klamath Falls, Williamson River, Frank Amato

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craig Schuhmann

Craig Schuhmann breaks down the Williamson River and the Klamath Falls area including how he became a guide in one of the best rainbow trout stillwater fisheries in the west.  Big time bows and big time tips from one of the good guys in fly fishing today on the Wet Fly Swing Podcast.

We also hear about how Craig became the editor of the FlyFishing and Tying Journal, hear about Frank Amato and his publishing company including Salmon Trout Steelheader magazine.  Find out which is the top of the 40 Top American Trout Flies.  This was another fun one!

 

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Show Notes with Craig Schuhmann

03:08 – Craig noted George Mackey who was a friend of his dad’s in Oregon and Washington.

10:00 – The Lonesome Duck is one of the first shops that gave Craig a guiding position.

14:00 – Fishing Oregon by Moon Outdoors and written by Craig Schuhman.  This was the first real thing Craig had ever done.  This got him into selling his stuff to some of the fly fishing magazines.

15:00 – Dave Klausmeyer really helped Craig with his writing by being a hard ass editor for Fly Tyer Magazine.

20:00 – We talked about Gary Lewis who is one of the only full time writers for the journal and also someone I had on the podcast in episode 49.

23:20 – Rob Crandal was also the editor before Craig and was on the podcast in episode 62 to talk about steelhead.

24:40 – 40 Great American Trout Flies was another book that Craig wrote prior to becoming the editor of FTJ.

26:30 –  Salmon, Trout Steelheader is the other big magazine that Frank Amato publishes.

31:30 – Brian Silvies fly is the edible emerger.  Brian guides on the Deschutes and other local.

32:15 – I talk about the missing link by Mike Mercer who was on the podcast.  This missing link is freakin killer.

35:50 – Mike McCafferty wrote the Royal Wulff Murders.

41:00 – Fly Fisherman magazine is one of the other big tips and trips magazines.

52:00 – Denny Rickards Seal Bugger is the goto pattern.  Denny was on the podcast in episode 64.

58:00 – Robert Behnky wrote Trout and Salmon of North America.  We note this as we talk about how similar these rainbows are to steelhead and in fact were probably mostly steelhead historically.

1:08:00 – The book 50 Woman Who Fish including Mia who was on the podcast in episode 76 here.

1:18:50 – Dave Hughes book Wet Flies has a chapter on Polly Rosborough and Tying and Fishing Fuzzy Nymphs is Polly’s book.  Both are two good resources for Klamath Falls.

1:23:20 – We talk about the new Quentin Tarantino movie – Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.  

 

You can find Craig at the Ftjangler.com. or at GuidedWatersAngling.com.  You can all goto ftjeditor@amatobooks.com for another great way to connect with Craig and the crew!

 

 

Resources Noted in the Show

Fishing Oregon by Moon Outdoors and written by Craig Schuhman

oregon fishing

 

Royal Wulff Murders by Mike McCafferty

Royal Wulff Murders

 

Trout and Salmon of North America by Robert Behnky

trout and salmon of north america

 

Videos Noted in the Show

Silvey’s Edible Emerger

 

Miles Davis – Bitches Brew

 

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood 

 

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Conclusion with Craig Schuhman

Craig breaks down the Williamson River in Southern Oregon and the gear and tips you need to catch a trophy rainbow trout.  We hear about the FlyFishing and Tying Journal and Frank Amato, the man behind many fly fishing books from around the country.

If you don’t get a great tip for rainbows or if I missed anything please leave a comment below.

     

WFS 099 – The Global FlyFisher with Martin Joergensen – Sea Trout, Denmark, Fly Tying, Sea-Run Brown Trout

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I finally sat down and talked to Martin Joergensen, the man behind the Global Fly Fisher.  We talk about Sea Trout in Denmark, how they differ from South American Brown Trout and how to catch fish in this unique fishery.

Martin shares with us the impact of being diagnosed with MS and how it has impacted his fishing and life.  Take home message from Martin is to go fishing now while you can.  Don’t wait because none of us really know how long this long strange trip will last.

 

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Show Notes with Martin Joergensen

11:00 – Steve Schweitzer is a great fly tyer and one of the guys who helped to start the Global FlyFisher.  Here’s a podcast with Steve on Ask About Fly Fishing.

20:30 – Chris Helm is another great fly tyer Martin noted in the podcast.  Here’s a short fly tying video by Chris Helm on working with Deer Hair.

21:25 – Landing Fish the Right Way is an article I published for the Global FlyFisher back in 2015.  We talk about how Martin helps people publish articles on his site.

24:40 – The Fly Fish Journal was a great show back in episode 38.

35:50 – Dave McCoy was on from Emerald Waters Anglers and covered Searun Cutthroat fishing.  Click here to listen to episode 77.

51:00 – Here is the editors pick search for Sea Trout.

54:30 – Springtime in Bornholm was noted as an editors pick.  Lots of great pics and step x step tips to put this together.

56:40 – The Night Dancer is a great fly tied and connected to the Global FlyFisher.

1:00:15 – The first set up is the most popular article on the Global Fly Fisher.  Here’s a link to the First Setup Article.

1:11:00 – Two great fly patterns for Sea Trout that are similar to a wooly bugger and extremely efficient patterns that will catch everything.

1:16:30 – FishBase.se is a great resource that will tell you details about every fish around the world.

 

You can reach Martin at the GlobalFlyFisher.com.

 

Videos Noted in the Show

The Night Dancer tied via Piscator Flies

 

Earth, Wind and Fire

 

Photos of our Guest – Martin Joergensen

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global FlyFisher

global fly fisher

 

Conclusion with Martin

Martin Joergensen from the Global FlyFisher is my guest today on the podcast.  He explains how to catch Sea-Trout in northern Europe of of the coast.  We also go into the resources that is the GlobalFlyFisher.com.

     

Fly Fishing Founders – The Grey Drake with Dan Gates – Steelhead, Trout Spey, Utah, Fly Wallets

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dan gates the grey drake

Dan Gates shares his unique fly fishing company, The Grey Drake.  We hear how Dan is giving back and producing products locally in a sustainable fashion.  We talk about the wet fly swing, the Platte River Spider and other great wet flies.

We also get into a little on trout spey, Idaho and of course steelhead fishing.  Dan is a self proclaimed nerd for vintage fishing tackle so get ready for another great throwback episode.

 

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Show Notes with Dan Gates

04:30 – Dan worked for BackCountry.com as a seasonal worker.  He worked his way up the ladder over a period of 8 years.

08:00 – The Fly Fishing Film Tour along with new magazines made fly fishing cool again.  This was a second push after the 1990’s with A River Runs Through It.

09:10 – Joan Wulff was on the Anchored podcast with April Vokey.  I also interviewed Joan Wulff as well and you can listen here when it’s live.

11:40 – Sylvester Nemes was a big influence for Dan.  Syl Nemes had a couple of great books including this one:   The Soft-Hackled Fly: and Tiny Soft Hackles: A Trout Fisherman’s Guide

18:40 –  The proceeds from the sticker “No body cares that your a guide” were sent to Wild Steelheaders United.

22:50 – Deli Fresh Design and The Grey Drake are our two current sponsors for the podcast.

23:30 – Matt Codina Leather was noted here and is theee guy who sewes the leather wallets.  Find Matt on Instagram here.

27:00 – I note the Oregon Country Fair which is the biggest hippie event in Oregon.

34:30 – John McCloskey was on the podcast to cover Trout spey.

36:20 – The Platte River Spider is a great wet fly Dan uses along with a Partridge and Orange.

40:00 – Swing the Fly magazine is a great resource for some trout spey as well.

 

You can find Dan at TheGreyDrake.com.

 

Resources Noted in the Show

The Soft-Hackled Fly: and Tiny Soft Hackles: A Trout Fisherman’s Guide

sylvester nemes

 

Videos Noted in the Show

Matt Codina Hybrid Corn

 

Ernest Tubb

 

The Platte River Spider

dan gates

the grey drake

 

Conclusion with Dan Gates

Dan Gates shares his story and how The Grey Drake came to be.  We get into steelheead fishing, the OP, conservation and atlantic salmon.

And if you’re interested in the right spey rod for steelhead, Click here to see the Echo Full Swing 13′ 8wt Spey Rod that has helped me drastically improve my spey cast and find more steelhead at a super reasonable cost.  By the way, this link above is an affiliate link, which means I earn a commission if you do end up purchasing through that link.  It’s at no extra cost to you, and please if you have any questions related to this product, please let me know and I’d be happy to answer them for you.

 

     

WFS 098 – Tom Sadler on AFFTA and IFTD – Mossy Creek Fly Fishing, Brook Trout, Shenandoah Valley

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tom sadler

Tom Sadler digs into the American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) and the International Fly Tackle Dealer (IFTD) Show plus his interesting background in fly fishing and conservation.  AFFTA represents guides, outfitters, retailers, reps and more.

We talk about how AFFTA can help small fly fishing companies and a good way to think about building a successful company.  I’ll be heading to my first IFTD event so if you are going please look me up and say hey.

 

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Show Notes with Tom Sadler

07:30 – Cameron Mortenson was on in episode 88 and recommended the 7′ fiberglass rod from Eagle Claw as a great deal.  You can grab the Eagle Claw here.

08:50 – Tom talks about his upcoming Jerry Kustich Rod from Sweetgrass Rods

10:30 – We talked about the Patagonia Tenkara rods and how Yvon Chouinard is pushing Tenkara.

11:45 – The Tenkara episode with Lou Tang.

16:50 – We talk about Silent Spring and the impacts from environmental degradation.

43:00 – Marty Sheppard broke down spey lines and really simplified it in episode 76.

48:00 – I noted John Gierach episode and his connection to tenkara.  Find out why John doesn’t have a connection to tenkara in this episode.

51:50 – Tenkara Tenuki was on the podcast in episode 39. 

53:30 – Mossy Creek Fly Fishing is the local shop Tom guides out of in the Shenandoah Valley.

1:04:55 – The Middle River Group is Tom’s holding company for his consulting business.  Tom focuses on conservation, fishing, politics.

1:07:30 – American Salt Water Guides Association is dealing with Stripers.

1:16:55 – Jim Range was a good friend and an unsung hero of conservation.  Here’s a link to a tribute to Jim Range.

1:20:10 – Here’s the link to the great Rachel Finn episode where she talked about smoking cigars, and making a life as a guide.

1:25:44 – Hacks on Taps is a podcast that covers the politics.

The Outdoor Writers Association covers more than just writing.

 

You can find Tom Sadler at TheMiddleRiverGroup.com.

 

Videos Noted in the Show

 

Rolling Stones Music Summary Video

 

Patagonia Presents Unbroken Ground

 

 

 

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Conclusion with Tom Sadler

This episode isn’t your average show where we go deep into tips and tricks (although we do get into fishing).  A bulk of the episode is a discussion on AFFTA and IFTD with a focus on helping small fly fishing companies.

 

     

WFS 097 – Jetty Fishing with Brian Marz – Fly Fishing, Lingcod, Rockfish, Oregon

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jetty fishing

Brian Marz shares some killer tips and resources for your next lingcod or rockfish trip on the fly.  We go in deep on the tides, how to stay safe and where to fish at the right time to have the best chance to find fish.

Much of the content is focused on fishing the Oregon Coast jetty but there are a ton of resources that will apply to other species and areas including the best Orvis gear to get you going.

 

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Jetty Fishing Show Notes with Brian Marz

04:26 – The Caddis Fly Shop had a person back in the day who covered jetty fishing.  Here’s a link to some flies for Lingcod.

05:00 – The McKenzie Angler was the old shop Brian worked out of.

10:55 – Scott Baker McGarva was on the podcast in episode 17.

16:30 – Jay Nicholas was on the podcast in episode 3 and also has a great lingcod fly tying video.

34:45 – We talk about a great resource for tides at tides.mobilegeographics.com.

38:30 – Pacific City Fly Fishing is the local shop that is doing trips out of Pacific City for Rockfish and lingcod.

44:50 – The John Shewey book:  Northwest Fly Fishing: Trout and Beyond 

45:30 – Here’s a link to some of Brian’s videos.

46:30 – The Salt 6 Orvis Rod

47:30 – The best line is the Depth Charge by Orvis

52:10 – A stripping basket is key.  Here’s a great one by Orvis.

58:50 – The Hydro SL Reel is a quality reel for salt

64:15 – The Boga Grip is a nice tool that can be a big help at landing fish.  You can grab a Boga Grip here.  Brian explains how he uses it when preparing to land a fish.

1:11:30 – The Orvis Mission Spey Series should be out soon and will include Rods and new lines.

 

You can reach Brian Marz at FlyFishingOregonBlog.com.

 

Jetty Fishing Resources Noted in the Show

 

Tides.MobileGeographics.com as noted in the show

tides mobile geographics

 

The Orvis Depth Charge Line

orvis depth charge

 

The Boga Grip

the boga grip

 

Jetty Fishing Videos Noted in the Show

The Lingcod Baby Critter by Jay Nicholas

 

Oregon Coast Fly Fishing with Brian Marz

 

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Jetty Fishing Conclusion with Brian Marz

That was a great episode on fly fishing the Oregon Coast on the Jetty for lingcod and rockfish.  The tips Brian shares hear should get you out and ready to catch some nice fish off of the Jetty.

     

WFS 096 – Streamers with Gunnar Brammer – Smallmouth Bass, Pike Fly Fishing, Predators, Kelly Galloup, St. Louis River

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gunnar Brammer

Gunnar Brammer shares his best tips on pike fly fishing, tying streamers, his connection with Kelly Galloup and a boat load more of great tips.  We hear about the Sculp Daddy, Kill Whitey and other huge flies that are ultra effective and based on the forage base.

Find out how to fish the St. Louis River, how to set hooks with streams for smallmouth, trout and pike.  Tons of great videos, books and resources to help you get your streamer game going today.

 

 

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Show Notes with Gunnar Brammer

10:50 – Kelly Galloup was on the podcast in episode 52 and went deep into streamers and the history.  As you’ll here today, Kelly is one of Gunnar’s biggest mentors so no surprise on streamers here.

13:50 – Here is the Dirty Water Strippin Video where Gunnar shows us how to pick up browns next to the bank while stripping big flies at a ridiculous rate.  Watch this if you haven’t stripped streamers.

Modern Streamers for Trophy Trout was one book that got Gunnar started in the streamer game.

18:20 – John McClure’s Kill Whitey was noted here.  We talk about how bass will take a huge pike fly and a diverse array of flies.

21:10 – The Triple Sculp Daddy is based on the forage base in his home river.

27:45 – Kelly Galloup’s Streamers on Steroids video helped to make it all click for Gunnar.  Here is the trailer for that video.

28:00 – Brian Wise is on youtube and can be found at Fly Fishing the Ozarks.  He was another big mentor for Gunnar.

28:10 – The Infinate Fly Principle Video is a way to formulate an infinite number of recipes.

29:10 – Here’s how to stack hair without a tool from Gunnar.   There are a bunch of other great tips in this video.

29:50 – Bob Popovics was another huge mentor for Gunnar and his book Fleye Design was another big influence.  Here’s a link to Popovics book.

33:00 – Fish of the Great Lakes Region is a resource that will help you tie and fish the right flies for the forage.

40:20 – The Keeled Jerk is the most popular video on Gunnar’s youtube channel.

41:26 – The Tie Like a Pro Fly Tying series can be found here on youtube.

45:20 – Niklaus Bauer is a huge pike influencer in europe.  This is where the jerk series by Gunnar first was inspired.

56:55 – The Meat Market Flies episode and a discussion on niching down in the fly fishing space.  Gunnar is all streamers all the time similar to Meat Market.

1:01:50 – Bob Popovics Hollow Fleye can be viewed via Franken Fly here.

1:02:10 – Pat Cohen’s DVD’s are another great resource noted and can help you tie with deer hair among other topics.

1:17:10 – I noted the Gary Borger episode and how it’s similar to Gunnar fishing streamers.

1:19:26 – We talk about the RIO Outbound Short Fly line.

1:26:15 – The Dan Johnston episode where he broke out some tips on single hand casting.

1:32:20 – The Hareline App allows you to fish out your order and send it directly to your local fly shop.

 

You can find Gunnar at StreamersByGunnar.com.

 

Resources Noted in the Show

Fleye Design:  Techniques, Insights by Bob Popovics

fleye Design

 

Fish of the Great Lakes Region

fish of the great lakes

 

Videos Noted in the Show

Dirty Water Strippin with Gunnar

 

How to Stack Hair without a Tool

 

The Infinite Fly Principle Video

 

 

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Conclusion with Gunnar Brammer

Gunnar goes deep into a bunch of resources for tying and fishing streams including a new product he might have ready this year.  Find out about the Jerk series of flies, how a 14 inch fly works effectively and what you can do to get started hitting fish off the bank.

     
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