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The MEND Fly Fishing Podcast

Joe Rotter
Fly Fishing
Steelhead
Trout Fishing
Yakima River
Tightline Nymphing
Fishing Techniques
Deschutes River
Casting Techniques
Steelhead Fishing
Spay Casting
Christmas Island
Alaska
Redfish
Patagonia
Nymphing
Fishing
Espiritu Santo Bay
Smallmouth Bass
Dry Fly Fishing
Spay Fishing

Hosted by Joe Rotter and we talk all things fly fishing and some hunting. Discussions include nymphing, streamer fishing, fly fishing, bad ass casting, saltwater, and too much technical crap to list here.

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Recorded outdoors by the river, this episode mixes on-water guide stories (boat recoveries, a dewatered channel and rowing lessons) with practical safety and boat-handling tips.

Hosts dig into fishing tactics—nymphing, tightline techniques, streamer... more

Guide Eric Nickum returns fresh off the river to walk through fall trout tactics: light nymph rigs, small dry flies, fine tippets, yarn indicators, and how guides tailor gear and presentation to get fish in the boat.

The episode also covers gear pic... more

Episode 120 of the MEND Podcast features Jon Covich and Eric Nickum talking fly casting as an art, tightline nymphing clinics, new gear highlights (including glass rods and upcoming TNT rods), and practical casting tips for anglers.

They also share ... more

James St. Clair of @509Flies joins the Mend Podcast to trace his path from fisheries technician tagging salmon in the Wenatchee basin to studying viticulture, all while raising a fishing family. The conversation moves easily between conservation work... more

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James St. Clair
Owner of 509 Flies, fly shop and fly tying educator
509 Flies / Reds Fly Shop
Episode: Episode 119 - Pit Tags to Pinot: Fisheries, Fly Tying & Family with James St. Clair
Eric Nicom
Shop manager mentioned in intro
Episode: Episode 116 - Alaska Unleashed at BearClaw: Creek Hikes, Arctic Char & Unexpected Pike
Dallas Murray
Scheduling director, hunting program services manager, and utility man
Episode: Episode 116 - Alaska Unleashed at BearClaw: Creek Hikes, Arctic Char & Unexpected Pike
Hayden Williams
Guest on the episode, participant in the live Q&A and river float
Episode: Episode 115 - Fishing w/ Our Gals, Chaotic Tuber Rescues, and Funny YouTube Comments
Danny Robles
e-commerce and live chat expert; marketing professional
Red's Fly Shop
Episode: Episode 113 - Best Fly Fishing Country on Earth, Danny's D Day, Backyard Summer Fisheries
James Shaughnessy
Owner of James' operation, flies and lodge partnerships; Beulah Fly Rods
Flyfish Max / Beulah Fly Rods
Episode: Episode 112 - Roosterfish, Drift Boat Pirates, Alaska Pre-Funk, and Our Pet Turkeys
Ryan Mock
Carp on the Fly YouTube host
Carp on the Fly
Episode: Episode 110 - Freshwater Giants. Carp on the Fly Guy Ryan Mock
Jordan Rowenby
Guide mentioned as doing guidance on the river
Guiding team
Episode: Episode 106 - Caddis Chatter and Texas Redfish.
Steve Joyce
Red's godfather, travel guest
Reds
Episode: Episode 102 - Espiritu Santo Bay Deep Dive: Tail End Lodge, Permit & Tarpon

Host

Joe Rotter
Host of The MEND Fly Fishing Podcast

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 60 ratings
  • amazing

    This show is kinda like throwing a Wooly Bugger in that it it doesn’t look fancy but it’s amazing what you catch. In this instance it’s amazing what you learn. Give o e listen and you will be hooked!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Midwestplowboy
    United States3 months ago
  • Great Podcast!

    Great content! Joe does a great job!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PEETSFC
    United States10 months ago
  • Great podcast!

    Keep up the great work on the podcast! Lots of local info on fishing the Yakima River out other WA waters but audio helpful for anyone that fly fishes. Please do more on trout Spey!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FishPNW
    United States10 months ago
  • Best fly fishing podcast out there!

    Joe’s tactical advice is what sets this podcast apart. I listen to it while driving – it makes me a better angler and gets me pumped to get back on the water! Please keep them coming, Joe!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    morganj33
    United Statesa year ago
  • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Joe does an outstanding job enlisting guests with a diversity of backgrounds and expertise. It’s readily apparent he researches his guests well and uses those insights to curate thoughtful questions. I really enjoy the segments where he chats with the guides on his team

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nickolas503
    United Statesa year ago

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Some episodes are criticized for long guest segments or uneven pacing.
Guests with guide backgrounds are a strength, offering practical, field-tested insights.
Content is gear- and technique-rich, with strong community and travel planning value.
Listeners appreciate the host's preparation and thoughtful guest questions.

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Episode 121 - Trout Intel: Eric’s Playbook, When to Swap Flies, +
Q: What makes the new destination flylists more user-friendly for travelers?
They're now fully shoppable with drop-down destination lists, showing exact flies, variants, weights, and quantities, so you can assemble a complete box tailored to the trip without calling the shop.
Episode 120 - Jon Covich. The Lost Art of Single Hand Casting, Payara, Peacocks, Columbia
Q: What packing or gear choices matter most for these international trips?
Discussion covers carrying-on vs checked bags, rod vaults, gear protection, and pairing lighter fly tackle with heavier gear for saltwater sessions to optimize travel without sacrificing fishing quality.
Episode 120 - Jon Covich. The Lost Art of Single Hand Casting, Payara, Peacocks, Columbia
Q: What makes payara and peacock bass trips in Colombia special?
Eric explains the diversity of habitats—jungle lagoons and riverine systems—plus the logistics of getting there, the wildlife, and the way the trips mix adventure with serious sport, offering a broad, multi-species experience.
Episode 114 - Q & A LIVE from YouTube // Trout Time
Q: What are your top three Euro Nymphing flies and why?
The host prioritizes flies that work well in Western tight‑lining conditions over merely “flashy” patterns. He cites a Stonefly nymph (Rio's Naughty Hooker) in several sizes, a green/coffee-toned beadless pheasant tail for its natural motion, and a versatile jig-style pattern (Duracell French nymph) with CDC for movement. He emphasizes that the effectiveness comes from placement, weight, and how well the fly presents in current, not just the bead count or color.
Episode 114 - Q & A LIVE from YouTube // Trout Time
Q: What tips or gear should be overlooked or emphasized for Magic Waters Lodge in Chile in January?
The guidance centers on light, comfortable layering and common-sense packing for spring creeks, with beetle patterns (Rio's Ground Beetle) and durable, simple setups. Lines like Rio Elite Gold are recommended for delicate dry-fly drifts, and prioritizing buoyant, high-floating indicators while maintaining the ability to adapt the rig for different water types.

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What is The MEND Fly Fishing Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, gear-forward show focused on fly fishing across freshwater and saltwater, with a strong emphasis on guiding perspective, technique tips, and trip planning. Episodes routinely cover gear setups, water tactics, and destination features—from Yakima River days and Alaska waters to Baja and tropical saltwater lodges—paired with behind-the-scenes shop life and crew camaraderie. A standout is the consistent integration of field-tested advice with personal storytelling, guest insights from guides and shop staff, and detailed trip planning, making it a valuable resource for hands-on anglers and those planning hosted trips or learning new techniques.

Noteworthy elements include frequent host-guided discussions that blend education with ... more

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1. James St. Clair
2. Eric Nicom
3. Dallas Murray
4. Hayden Williams
5. Danny Robles
6. James Shaughnessy
7. Ryan Mock
8. Jordan Rowenby

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