Fly Tying
Traveled #20 | Exploring the East Idaho Fly Tying Expo with Bruce Staples – Yellowstone, Fly Tying, Trout
Dave - Bruce Staples, author of multiple books on fishing in the Yellowstone area, is back totake us to the East Idaho Fly Tying Expo. You'll find...
Fly Tying
Traveled #19 | Spring Creek Flies with Satoshi Yamamoto – Fly Tying Expo, Classic Salmon Flies, Montana Trout
Dave - Think of the last time you saw a fish rise to eat an insect. Were you able to identify what stage of the insect...
Fly Tying
Traveled #18 | Jimmy’s All Seasons Angler with Curtis Fry – Fly Fish Food, Fly Tying, Fly Shop Experience
Dave - Curtis Fry, co-owner of Fly Fish Food, gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the acquisition of Jimmy's All Seasons Angler and shares what sets...
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WFS 554 – Fly Fishing Travel Tips with Tim Cammisa – Trout & Feather, Gear, Fishing Iceland
Dave - Tim Cammisa makes a splash in his third appearance and this time, he's reeling in a boatload of fly fishing travel tips. This episode...
Fly Tying
WFS 548B – Trophy Trout with Landon Mayer – Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival, Fly Tying, Fitness Tips
Dave - Unlock the secrets of landing trophy trout with fly fishing virtuoso Landon Mayer, who generously shares his expertise on everything from the precise art of fly tying to the adrenaline rush of sight fishing. Whether you're wading through the streams of Colorado or casting on still waters, Landon's strategies are a game-changer. As we navigate through a rich conversation, we uncover the intricacies of angling presentations, the importance of matching them to insect hatches, and delve into the role of fitness in ensuring you can keep casting for years to come.
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WFS 540 – Blue Line Flies with Adam Hudson – Streamers, Smallmouth Bass, Hobo Steve
Dave - Dive into the world of bass fishing and fly design with Adam Hudson of Blue Line Flies today on the Swing. We hear about Adam's early days catching bream with Walmart poppers to founding Blue Line Co.
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WFS 539 – Commercial Tying with Allen Rupp – Dave Whitlock, Fly Tying School, Fly Fishing Festival
Dave - Get ready to journey into the enthralling world of fly-tying as we bring you an episode packed with expert insights and personal anecdotes that will surely refine your fly-tying skills and deepen your appreciation for this remarkable sport. Join us as our esteemed guest, Allen, takes us down memory lane, recounting his first encounter with fly fishing, his evolution in the sport, and his unique connection to the legendary Dave Whitlock. Hear about his upcoming teaching stint at the Texas and Virginia fly fishing festivals and his recent endeavors fishing for diverse species from striped bass to smallmouth bass.
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WFS 534 – Smallmouth Bass Flies with Jake Villwock – Crayfish, Circus Peanut, Tungsten Beads
Dave - In this episode, learn about Smallmouth Bass Flies with Jake Villwock! Show Notes with Jake Villwock on Smallmouth Bass Flies. Hit play below! 👇🏻 Find the...
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WFS 528 – Yakoda Supply Products with Jason Faerman and Justin Fuller – Fly Tying, Outdoor Gear, Colorado
Dave - Jason Faerman and Justin Fuller of Yakoda Supply return today on the podcast to bring us up to speed on the exciting developments in their Colorado-based company. Delve into their commitment to supporting local craftsmanship and their strategic decision to keep all their products American-made. We'll also learn about some of their amazing products, including the Yakoda Gear Transport and their Convertible Utility Pack.
Fly Tying
WFS 492 – Smitty’s Fly Box with Steve Smith – Round Rocks Fly Fishing, Bobby Knight, Indiana Basketball
Dave - Steve Smith, founder of Smitty's Fly Box, joins us today to share the story of how they created one of the best fly-tying box in the world!















