Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/910B
Presented by:  Fly Fish with me Utah
Most anglers walk right past good water without even knowing it.
In this episode, we're digging into how to find trout and turn refusals into eats with Mike O'Brien. He shares how guides break down a river in the first few minutes and what they look for before making a single cast.
We also get into why trout refuse flies that look perfect, and how small changes in your drift and position can turn those refusals into eats. Mike talks about reading trout behavior, spotting high percentage water, and making simple adjustments when things aren't working.
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/910B

#910 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/910 
Presented by: Drifthook Fly Fishing, Togiak River Lodge, Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho 
Sponsors: https://www.wetflyswing.com/sponsors   
Jonathan Farmer from Midnight Sun Custom Flies shares how this camp blends the comfort of a lodge with the authenticity of a true Alaska steelhead camp. It's built for anglers who want to fish hard, learn more, and experience Alaska in the fall.
From swing techniques to river behavior to camp life, this one is packed with insight for anyone chasing chrome.
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/910

#909  Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/909
Sponsors: Grand Teton, AVC Rig, TroutRoutes
There's a whole world of trout food drifting beneath the surface that most anglers never fully notice. Tiny insects, short-lived hatches, and subtle movements quietly control how trout feed and where they hold.
In this episode, we dig into trout food — not just what they eat, but why it matters. Because once you start noticing bugs, the river starts making a whole lot more sense.
Maggie Heumann from Trout Unlimited joins me to break down aquatic entomology in a way that actually connects to your time on the water.

908 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/908
Presented by:  Golden Fly Shop, Fly Fish with me Utah, Drifthook Fly Fishing, Pescador on the Fly
Do you remember when intruders took over with big profiles and tons of flash? But what if the real edge is going smaller? In this episode, we're digging into fishing smaller flies for Great Lakes steelhead and salmon, and what happens when you shift from bulk to balance and from heavy push to a more subtle presence.
Alex Belonga breaks it down, from Temple Dogs to sparse hair wings, plus how presentation, movement, and fly design all play into getting more eats.
908 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/908

#907 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/907 
Presented by: TroutRoutes, Jackson Hole Fly Company
Sponsors: https://www.wetflyswing.com/sponsors/    
What does it take to completely rethink how we carry gear on the water? In this episode, we dig into fly fishing innovation through the story of Fishpond and the mind behind it, Johnny Le Coq. From cassette tape cases to chest packs and carbon fiber nets, this one connects design, function, and purpose in a big way.
We get into the early days of Fishpond, how disruption shaped the brand, and why conservation became just as important as the gear itself. Jonny also shares what he's focused on now, including a powerful citizen science movement that's giving anglers a new way to protect the waters they love.
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/907