Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

• Littoral Zone #19 | Stillwater Fly Lines, Leaders, and Tippets with Chris Walker of Rio Products

  785 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/785   Presented by:   Four Wheel Campers, Patagonia, Jackson Hole Fly Company   If you’ve listened to Phil’s two-part series on making sense of Stillwater fly lines, you probably get why this topic is so important. For anyone new to stillwater fly fishing, understanding fly lines, leaders, and tippets can be confusing. But when you’re fishing lakes, knowing your gear options, especially the right fly line, leader, and tippet, is key to success.   Today, Chris Walker from Rio Products joins our Stillwater guru to dive deep into fly lines, leaders, and tippets tailored for stillwater fishing. This episode is packed with solid info to help you get your setup dialed and catch more fish on the lake.   Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/785    

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• 784 | Tim Huckaby on Fly Fishing Southern California – Golden Trout Wilderness, Fly Fishing Technology, Bill Gates Story

  #784 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/784 Presented By: Mountain Waters Resort, FishHound Expeditions, Pescador on the Fly Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Today's guest takes us where technology meets the river. He shared the stage with Bill Gates multiple times, leads the charge in AI, and still finds time to run a guide business in the Sierras. We're heading into California to explore its wide variety of fly fishing, from bays to the beaches, to Baja and high mountain streams chasing golden trout. By the end of this episode, you'll walk away with fresh tools and inspiration for planning your next fly fishing adventure. Tim Huckaby, Microsoft executive and guru on AI, is going to walk us through the Sierra Nevadas, what he does there for guiding, he's going to take us into San Diego, all the diversity of species down there, and all the interests that create this amazing life he has going. You'll find out what big species you can find in the bays of California and why the Hoi kayak is a must-have if you're heading down there. You're also going to get a few tips on fishing the Golden Trout wilderness, and what you can do if you're planning a trip down in that area. He knows it very well. Plus, we're going to find out what good AI and what bad AI looks like in the outdoors, coming from the man who's creating it. A very interesting conversation. So let's get this one going. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/784

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• 783 | Kvichak River Fly Fishing with Jack Mitchell of The Evening Hatch

  #783 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/783  Presented by: Grand Teton Fly Fishing, Togiak River Lodge, Intrepid Camp Gear, Smitty's Fly Box Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors       If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to swing flies for giant rainbows on one of Alaska’s most famous rivers, this episode is for you. We sit down with Jack Mitchell of The Evening Hatch to dig into Kvichak River fly fishing. Jack shares what makes this river so special, how his late-season program came together, and why swinging flies here is unlike anywhere else. You’ll also hear tips for landing these hard-fighting rainbows and how this trip compares to his other fisheries in Washington. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/783      

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• 782 | Fishing for Atlantic Salmon on Portland Creek with Les Wentzell - Mountain Waters Resort

  782 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/782 Presented by:  Mountain Waters Resort Les Wentzell, founder of Mountain Waters Resort and our guide on this year’s big trip, breaks down fishing for Atlantic Salmon on Portland Creek. You’ll hear why a WiFi signal is the perfect way to think about covering water. Plus, get the scoop on what to do the moment you get a hookup, why a dead-straight cast can make or break your day, and Les’s simple but powerful leader formula, the secret weapon every angler needs. Here’s Les Wenzel from Mountain Waters Resort. Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/78

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• CJ’s Reel Southern Podcast #4 | Sulfurs Hatches, Hopper Fishing, and the Legacy of Dave Whitlock with Ben Levin

  #781 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/781 Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors In episode #4 of CJ’s Reel Southern Podcast, Chad Johnson kicks things off with a July fishing report from the White and Norfolk Rivers, highlighting the sulfur hatch and prime hopper season. The transition from sulfurs in the evening to hoppers during the day opens up a ton of topwater opportunities, while nymphing with girdle bugs and pheasant tails remains productive. Chad shares fly suggestions like the Fat Albert, Psycho Ant, PMX, and two-bit hookers—solid patterns for the Ozark summer bite. The brief segment wraps with Diamond State Fly Shop’s usual shoutout, plugging tying nights and their new podcast, Guide Talk. The rest of the episode shifts into an intimate, storytelling-driven conversation with longtime friend and fellow guide Ben Levin. Together, they reflect on youth fly fishing competitions, the influence of legends like Dave Whitlock, and their early guiding experiences across the Ozarks, Idaho, Chile, and beyond. Chad and Ben trade heartfelt stories and fishing lessons from Whitlock himself—ranging from barefoot stream canoeing to master-level finesse casting. Packed with insight, nostalgia, and a touch of humor, this episode honors mentorship, deep friendships, and the never-ending journey of learning in fly #781 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/781  

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