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Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

Dave Stewart
Fly Fishing
Steelhead
Trout
Fly Tying
Steelhead Fishing
Atlantic Salmon
Fishing Techniques
Conservation
Alaska
Fishing Gear
Streamer Fishing
Fly Fishing Techniques
Casting Techniques
Patagonia
Euro Nymphing
Attractor Patterns
Stillwater Trout Fishing
Montana
Henry's Fork
Brown Trout

Dave from the Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Blog interviews the biggest names in fly fishing and fly tying today. He digs out all of the best fly fishing tips and tricks to help you understand how to choose the right gear, find fish, present the fly, discover new patterns and much more. Find out about new rods, lines, techniques, knots, tying tools and unheard of tips along with great stories about li... more

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#1013 Show Notes: www.wetflyswing.com/1013

Presented by: Outpost on the Nush

Nushagak River fly fishing is all about targeting wild leopard rainbow trout, working streamers through logjams, and deciding when to commit to a mouse fly. In thi... more

#1012 Show Notes: wetflyswing.com/1012

Presented by: Fly Fish with me Utah, FishHound Expeditions, Sullivan Fly Rods

Sponsors: www.wetflyswing.com/sponsors

Huey Lewis spent decades making music that defined the 1980s, selling milli... more

#1010 Show Notes: wetflyswing.com/1010

Presented by: Pescador on the Fly, Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho, Togiak River Lodge, Blue Bonefish Lodge

Scott Barrus arrived at Spinner Fall in 1998 as a 21-year-old shuttle driver, sleep... more

#1009 Show Notes: www.wetflyswing.com/1009

Presented by: Outpost on the Nush, Sullivan Fly Rods, AVC Rig, Jackson Hole Fly Company

Stephen Collector has spent decades combining photography, writing, and time outdoors. From photographing Joh... more

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Rick Kustich
Author, guide, and travel host focused on fly fishing for predatory fish
Episode: Hunting with a Fly #5 | Streamer Spey Fishing for Big Trout with Rick Kustich
Davy Wotton
Wet-fly fishing instructor, guide and fly tier
Episode: 1006 | Wet Fly Fishing with Davy Wotton: Leaders, Slack, and Detecting Takes
Heath Gunns
Fly-fishing guide and Spoken Outdoors leader
Spoken Outdoors
Episode: 1003 | Missouri River Fly Fishing with Brandon Friis and Heath Gunns: Dry Flies, Drift Boats, and Spoken Outdoors
Brandon Friis
North Idaho police officer and Spoken Outdoors volunteer
Spoken Outdoors
Episode: 1003 | Missouri River Fly Fishing with Brandon Friis and Heath Gunns: Dry Flies, Drift Boats, and Spoken Outdoors
Bob Clouser
Fly tier, fly fishing guide and creator of the Clouser Deep Minnow
Episode: 1002 | The Clouser Minnow Story with Bob Clouser: Fly Tying, Smallmouth, and Lefty Kreh
Susan Gaetz
Casting for Recovery director and former photographer
Casting for Recovery
Episode: 1001 | Casting For Recovery with Susan Gaetz: Fly Fishing, Healing, and Connection
Ron Walp
Former teacher, coach, professional baseball player, and longtime Deschutes River boat operator and guide
Episode: 1000 | Deschutes River History with Ron Walp – Steelhead, Hunting, and Doug Stewart
John Hunt
Fly fishing guide and travel program operator with Moccasin Fly Club
Moccasin Fly Club
Episode: 999 | San Juan River Trout Fishing with John Hunt from Moccasin Fly Club
Mark Combs
College professor and creator of an online archive of steelhead fly fishing history
Episode: 998 | Trey Combs and Mark Combs on Steelhead History, Classic Flies and Grease Line Fishing

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Dave
Host of the Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 878 ratings
  • A fave

    I listen to these like I have to.... one of the really great fly fishing podcasts and organizations.

    Highest recommendation!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Briangoofball
    United States19 days ago
  • One of My Very Favorites

    Great podcasts with interesting people. I’ve been a fishing guide for over 25 years and frequently pick up useful info from these podcasts. Entertaining and helpful, a great combination. Great source for spey tips. Helped lead me down that rabbit hole.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fshaw1029
    United Statesa month ago
  • Very Helpful

    I’m just letting how to fly fish and find the content both helpful and inspiring.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DominicG7
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great Show

    I am a regular listener to Dave’s podcast and learn a lot from the content each time I listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ADJP71
    United States2 months ago
  • Fly fish! Listen!

    I’ve been listening to Dave’s podcast off-and-on for a long time, and really appreciate the guests and perspective this show brings. Well worth a listen if you have even a passing interest in the sport.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jeramey Crawford
    United States2 months ago

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New listeners appreciate accessible explanations for beginners while veterans gain advanced tactics.
Listeners praise the host for asking right questions and curating diverse guests.
Guests are described as industry leaders delivering quality, actionable content.
Show is viewed as non-flashy, focused on substance, skill-building, and conservation.
Episodes are informative, with deep dives and practical takeaways for anglers of all levels.

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1006 | Wet Fly Fishing with Davy Wotton: Leaders, Slack, and Detecting Takes
Q: What is Davy's take on selecting fly color and size or rather than color? Does the selection of specific combinations of material incorporated into the fly matter more?
Wotton says fly selection depends on hatches, water type, light conditions and experience. He recommends matching size and color to the insects when fish are feeding on a hatch, while noting that certain traditional wet flies can attract trout even when they do not closely imitate a natural insect.
1006 | Wet Fly Fishing with Davy Wotton: Leaders, Slack, and Detecting Takes
Q: Purva had a question on this today, and his one I think you can shed some light on. He wanted to have you explain the leader system a bit more, like specific lengths and diameters. Also, any tips on strike detection and hook settings when not on the dangle?
Wotton describes building a tapered butt section with clear Amnesia and spacing flies at least 25 to 30 inches apart. For take detection, he recommends knowing where the flies are, watching for surface disturbance and line movement, and allowing slack before tightening up with the rod.
998 | Trey Combs and Mark Combs on Steelhead History, Classic Flies and Grease Line Fishing
Q: What do you think the biggest change is from the 70s to like today, 50 years later? Is it the Spey rod?
Trey explains that anglers were already fishing Spey rods in the 1970s and made their own lines by hand, including forward heads with sink tips and thin running lines. Later factory lines such as the WindCutter reproduced those homemade designs.
998 | Trey Combs and Mark Combs on Steelhead History, Classic Flies and Grease Line Fishing
Q: What is the greaseline? How would you explain greaseline fishing, that technique back then? What was that? How is it different from how people fish summer steelhead today?
Trey says anglers greased their lines and sometimes their leaders to keep the fly in the surface film. A salmon's slow take let the line belly create drag and pull the fly into the corner of its mouth. He contrasts this with steelhead, which typically strike rapidly, and with modern presentations that keep a fly under tension or lead it to reach depth.
999 | San Juan River Trout Fishing with John Hunt from Moccasin Fly Club
Q: What is the Mongolia fishing experience like?
Hunt describes a remote, travel-intensive trip targeting grayling, lenok and taimen. Anglers use mouse patterns for surface action and large baitfish flies while guides help spot taimen in tributaries.

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The show centers on in-depth, technique-forward conversations with fly fishing leaders—guides, shop owners, authors, and conservationists—covering patterns, cast and knot approaches, watercraft, and the gear landscape. Episodes frequently explore hatch knowledge, river dynamics, fly design, and destination trips, interwoven with personal stories of mentorship, community building, and conservation advocacy. A standout throughline is the commitment to accessibility and education for hobbyists and professionals alike, plus a strong emphasis on storytelling, mentorship, and the cultural fabric of fly fishing across regions and species.

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1. Rick Kustich
2. Davy Wotton
3. Heath Gunns
4. Brandon Friis
5. Bob Clouser
6. Susan Gaetz
7. Ron Walp
8. John Hunt

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