Wet Fly Swing

Show Notes: https://www.wetflyswing.com/302 Presented By: Dette Flies, Trxstle, Reyr Gear, LakeLady Rods Sponsors: https://www.wetflyswing.com/sponsors Tim Gelinas, the founder of Farlex Reels, takes us on the why behind the click and pawl reel, and the story of putting up his own reel company. We talk about the Hardy Perfect and a bunch of other contemporary and classic reels that influenced his designs. Find out how Tim came up with the name Farlex for his reels and what his favorite reels are aside from his own. 

Show Notes: https://www.wetflyswing.com/301 Presented By: Togens Fly Shop, Angler's Coffee, Stonefly Nets, Reyr Gear Sponsors: https://www.wetflyswing.com/sponsors Chris Freeman, the creator of Emerger Fly Fishing waxed products, is here today to tell the story of how he got started crafting these awesome water repellant fly fishing bags and wallets. From growing up in a musical family to majoring in music in school, to being a full-time fly fishing gear craftsman, Chris tells us how he found his way into fly fishing and crafting. Find out how Chris and his wife manage to produce quality products all by themselves.

Enter Giveaway here: https://www.wetflyswing.com/stoneflygiveaway Ethan Igelheart from Stonefly Nets is here to shed light on the new Stonefly Net Custom Build Out Bonus Giveaway we have going on. Ethan describes a little about the net and how you can enter to win this one of a kind custom net. Enter Here to Win a Custom Stonefly Net: https://www.wetflyswing.com/stoneflygiveaway

Show Notes: https://www.wetflyswing.com/299 Presented By: Jackson Hold Fly Company, Stonefly Nets, Trxstle, Angler's Coffee Sponsors: https://www.wetflyswing.com/sponsors Ray Troll, a guy who has some of the most unique fish artwork, is here today to share the story of how he got started with his career as an artist and how he became so fascinated with fish. We hear about the inspiration behind some of his famous pieces including, "Spawn Till You Die" and "Fish Worship, Is It Wrong?". We dig into some of his books - how they came to be, and even get a hint about his upcoming book, Fish Head.

Show Notes: https://www.wetflyswing.com/298 Presented By: LakeLady Custom Rods, Reyr Gear, Dette Flies, Trxstle Sponsors: https://www.wetflyswing.com/sponsors Jim Schottenham, Curator at the American Museum of Fly Fishing, is here to take us back to the history of fly fishing from 200 AD to this day. We talk about the evolution of fly fishing gear and the people behind these amazing inventions. We learn how Jim classifies these items as classic, vintage, and antique. Find out how the museum acquires their artifacts and how much they have so far in their collection.