Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

922 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/922
Presented by:  FishHound Expeditions
Today, we're digging into what's happening right now across Alaska, from the fight over West Susitna and Alaska public lands to bycatch, mining, and road development, and why it matters to anyone who cares about wild fish.
I sat down with Rachel James and Ryan Astalos from SalmonState, along with Adam Cuthriell of Fishhound Expeditions. We talk about Bristol Bay, the proposed West Susitna Road, trawl bycatch, and how public lands decisions in Alaska ripple across the entire country.
This one goes beyond fly fishing. It's about protecting the future of wild fish and the places we all depend on.
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/922

#921 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/921
Presented By: On DeMark Lodge, Intrepid Camp Gear, Pescador on the Fly, Jackson Hole Fly Company
Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors
Why do some anglers seem to find fish instantly while others struggle all day on the same lake? In this episode, Gareth Jones, sales Director at Airflo Fishing, breaks down Stillwater fly fishing at a level most anglers never reach—from understanding exact sink rates to building repeatable systems that help locate fish quickly.
We dig into countdown systems, retrieves, line densities, and how wind, depth, and presentation all work together. Gareth also shares competition-proven tactics for fishing teams of flies, controlling drift with a drogue, and deciding when to fish attractor patterns versus imitative flies. If lakes have ever felt overwhelming or random, this episode gives you a framework to simplify the entire game.
#921 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/921

#920b Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/920b 
Presented by: Moccasin Fly Club
In this episode, I sat down with John Hunt from Moccasin Fly Club to dig into what these trips actually look like. We got into fly fishing Baja liveaboards, chasing trophy roosterfish, and the stuff most people don't think about until it's too late.
If Baja has been on your radar, this one gives you a clear picture of what to expect and how to do it right.
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/920b

#920 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/920
Presented By: Togiak River Lodge, Golden Fly Shop, AVC Rig, TroutRoutes
Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors
What happens when you take fly fishing beyond your home water and start chasing it across the world? In this episode, we sit down with Emilie Björkman and Ted Logart from Loop to talk about Wild Fish, Wild Places, a global series focused on travel, culture, and conservation.
They share how the project came together, how they choose destinations, and what they've learned filming in places like Montana, Sweden, Iceland, and New Zealand. We also dig into the real challenges behind the scenes, why conservation issues are often global, and how anglers can take simple steps to make an impact right at home.
#920 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/920

919 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/919
Presented by: Golden Fly Shop, TroutRoutes, FishHound Expeditions
In this episode, we go inside the minds of world champion fly casters Whitney Gould, Rick Hartman, and Kalyn Hoggard to break down what really separates good from elite.
We talk about the World Fly Casting Championships, what it takes to carry 80+ feet of line in the air, and the biggest mistakes most anglers make when trying to cast farther.
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/919