In this episode, we sit down with Erik Johnsen from TroutRoutes to walk through exactly how to use e-scouting to find new water, avoid crowds, and plan better fly fishing days. We share the screen and break down real examples, including how to locate access points, restoration zones, river gauges, and overlooked stretches that often hold unpressured fish. What You'll Learn How to read Trout Routes river color coding (Class 1, Class 2, Blue Ribbon, Gold Medal water) How to use public land overlays to find legal access Why restoration sites often hold better fish The map layers that matter most when e-scouting (Roads, Satellite, 3D Topo) The River Miles tool and how to use it for walk-and-wade planning Why your best water is often not the famous water How Trout Routes keeps your custom markers & notes private Mentioned in This Video Try Trout Routes → https://troutroutes.com Follow Trout Routes → @troutroutes Listen to more episodes → https://wetflyswing.com
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846 | Inside Patagonia's Swiftcurrent Waders with Kate Hadeka & Nick Blixt
846 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/846 Presented by: Patagonia If you've ever stood in a cold river and trusted your waders with your whole day, you know how much depends on them. This week, we unpack the story behind the Patagonia Swiftcurrent Waders, how they're built, why they matter, and what Patagonia is doing to make them better for both anglers and the planet. Kate Hadeka and Nick Blixt join us to talk about how these waders are built, why they last, and what Patagonia is doing to make gear that's easier to repair, better for the planet, and still made for hard days on the water. We dig into the shift away from forever chemicals, how repairable panels actually work, and why durability is one of the biggest wins for conservation. If you're curious what makes these waders different or where Patagonia is headed next, this conversation has plenty to chew on. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/846
#845 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/845 Presented By: TroutRoutes, FishHound Expeditions, Montana Fly Fishing Lodge, Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Lance Gray gives us a full guide-level breakdown of Northern California — from the Feather River steelhead runs to the stillwaters that shaped generations of Chico anglers. He talks about reading Davis and Almanor, when stillwaters light up, and why steelhead require technical knots, clean leaders, and perfect presentations. Lance also brings us into the heart of the Chico fly-fishing community, where teaching, mentorship, and his Guide School continue to shape new anglers. It's part NorCal fishing tour, part education deep-dive, and part love letter to the waters that raised him. #845 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/845
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844 | Saving Wild Steelhead with Nick Chambers of The Conservation Angler
#844 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/844 Presented by: Intrepid Camp Gear, Jackson Hole Fly Company, Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho, Patagonia Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors We sit down with Nick Chambers of The Conservation Angler to talk about the current state of wild steelhead. Nick has spent more than 20 years studying these fish in their home waters, from the Skagit River in Washington to the spring-fed systems of southern Oregon. He has snorkeled over reds, gathered juvenile dispersal data, and followed steelhead migrations across entire watersheds. We dig into what the latest research is showing, why some rivers continue to support strong wild fish while others decline, and how early life history plays a major role in long-term survival. Nick also shares the surprising connection between steelhead and Atlantic salmon, and what it means for future management and conservation efforts. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/844
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Kelly Galloup on the Best Streamer Strategies for Giant Trout (CJ's Reel Southern Podcast #8)
843 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/843 Presented by: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors When Kelly Galloup shows up, you know it's about to get good. In this episode, Chad sits down with one of the most influential voices in modern streamer fishing for a deep dive into Best Streamer Strategies for Giant Trout, wild eats, and the stories that shaped today's big-fly game. If you've ever thrown a streamer and wondered how the masters make it look easy, this conversation is your front-row seat. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/843
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 life and the times of some of the most knowledgeable guides, shop owners, and fisherman from around the world. Season 1 covers all things steelhead fishing. Better understand topics like spey casting, nymphing vs. swinging flies, intruders, finding fish, conservation and finding new waters. Come join us for the current season and share the stories and great memories told by amazing people.
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