Steelhead with John McMillan – Olympic Peninsula, Columbia River, Summer and Winter Steelhead
John McMillan is on the podcast to talk about our northwest steelhead runs, the ups and downs of anadromous fish cycles and why John
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John McMillan is on the podcast to talk about our northwest steelhead runs, the ups and downs of anadromous fish cycles and why John
21/01/2020
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Keep Them Wet Fishing is a science-based movement that encourages anglers to focus on their fish handling practises while catch-and-release angling. With an emphasis on
17/01/2020
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Learn the truth about rod weight, length, type, and style in this Podcast “The Truth About Fly Rods”. Here are links to some of the
14/01/2020
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I had a great chat with Rick Lee to talk about Hawaii Fly Fishing with a focus on bonefish. Rick breaks down some great
14/01/2020
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I had the pleasure of talking to Tom Whiting who is the man behind Whiting Farms, the leader in fly tying hackles. We hear about
07/01/2020
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Rainy shares the story of how she created Rainy’s Flies which is one of the big distributors of flies in the country. We hear a
31/12/2019
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Get prepared for warming conditions this spring by evaluating where you are at gear wise and fly wise. You’ll thank me later. Anglers should be
29/12/2019
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Captains For Clean Water started out as a group of fishing guides who were fed up with Florida’s water management practices. The organisation advocates for the
28/12/2019
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I finally sat down and had a great chat with Frank Amato who is the brains behind Salmon Trout Steelhead magazine, the Fly Fishing and
24/12/2019
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This week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Orvis Executive Chairman of the Board, Perk Perkins, who spends a great deal of time chasing fish
20/12/2019
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Kirk Deeter is the vice president of media at Trout Unlimited and the editor of TROUT Magazine. He’s also an editor-at-large for Field & Stream
18/12/2019
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Brian Bennett, the founder of Moldy Chum, one of the biggest and oldest fly fishing websites is on the podcast to describe what the moldy
17/12/2019
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Daniel Galhardo was born in Brazil, but came to the States as an exchange student, where he fell in love with trout fishing. When Daniel
14/12/2019
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Australia Fly Fishing with Peter Morse – Tasmania, Baramundi, Flats Fishing, New Zealand, Lefty Kreh
Peter Morse, aka the Lefty Kreh of Australia, shares his vast knowledge on a life fishing and living in Australia. Peter shares some tips for
10/12/2019
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Josh Niland is quite possibly the hottest chef on the scene right now. Owner of the Saint Peter restaurant and Fish Butchery in Sydney, he
06/12/2019
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View Tackle and Links On the Powerhour Blog: https://www.redsflyshop.com/blog/post/conquer-cold-weather-trout-podcast/ For some there is no “off season”. We’ll fish when its cold, wet, snow, or whatever! Get
05/12/2019
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We dig into fly fishing for shad, alligator hunting and the Ritz-Carlton with Mark Benson. Mark walks us through the steps to catching shad along
03/12/2019
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Daniel Roberts is a fly-fishing industry rep and expert striper fisherman. He discusses deepwater lake tactics in Arkansas and the mid-South region.
03/12/2019
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Meredith McCord is a keen angler, professional trip host, and world traveler. Today she holds 180 records through the IGFA, and she shows no signs
29/11/2019
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This week I have another podcast with John McMillan, as I have to confess I love talking to John about fishy stuff. His knowledge and
28/11/2019
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Rick Takahashi is on the podcast to cover fly tying and fishing terrestrials. Rick tells why he loves terrestrials and which terrestrials you should focus
26/11/2019
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As temps drop strategies must change. Here are some great tips for helping you have more success while trout spey fishing and Euro nymphing.
26/11/2019
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Meredith McCord is a keen angler, professional trip host, and world traveler. Today she holds 180 records through the IGFA, and she shows no signs
23/11/2019
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There’s no such thing as streamer season. That’s the rallying cry of Courtney Despos, director of education and guide for Trouts Fly Fishing in Denver.
22/11/2019
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Lance Egan is on the podcast today to cover Euro Nymping, fly tying and his experience with Team USA. We talk about the advantages of
19/11/2019
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Brandon Tourigny discusses carp fishing at premium locations in the Southeast versus the Northeast, and also what it’s like to be jump straight from college
19/11/2019
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Land Tawney is the President and CEO of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers. The organisation is a non-profit sportsmen’s group based in Montana. In this episode
15/11/2019
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Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/weber I had a good chat with Gary Weber who is the author of the Fly Fishers Guide to Oregon from Wilderness Adventures
14/11/2019
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Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/pat We hear the Pat Cohen story and how Pat went from a tattoo artist to one of the most popular fly tyers
12/11/2019
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John Gierach is one of the most iconic fishing writers of all time. Having published 20 books and countless articles, it’s been said that John
08/11/2019
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This week I interview one of my fly-fishing heroes, Joe Humphreys. He’s been an innovative angler all his life (he was “Euro nymphing” before the
08/11/2019
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What the hell is a BWO? Find out about this insect and how to put trout in the net on these tiny dry flies on
06/11/2019
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Russ Lumpkin has filled almost every role in magazines there is to fill. Over a twenty-plus year career, he worked his way into the editor’s
06/11/2019
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Show Notes: Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/johnson I sat down with James Johnson who runs Katmai Trophy Lodge and Naknek River Camp. James breaks down fly fishing
05/11/2019
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The American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) is the sole trade organisation for the fly fishing industry. Over the years, AFFTA has worked hard to
02/11/2019
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Flies – https://redsflyfishing.com/collections/steelhead-salmon-flies?page=1
29/10/2019
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Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/105 Hosted Trips: https://wetflyswing.com/destination Steve Wilson from Sweetwater Travel breaks down the fly fishing guide school he runs and sheds some light on
29/10/2019
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Jen Ripple is the owner and editor-in-chief of Dun Magazine, an international women’s fly fishing publication—the first of its kind. I met Jen about six
26/10/2019
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Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/104 I sat down with Greg Keenan, the host of the Fly-Fishing Insider Podcast to hear how he is putting together the next
24/10/2019
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Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/103 Fishing Trips: https://wetflyswing.com/destination I sat down with Jeff Perin from The Fly Fishers Place Fly Shop out of Sisters Oregon. We dig
22/10/2019
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Jude Mayall is a chef, industry advisor, and author of the Outback Chef Cookbook. I first learned of Jude while looking for new reading material
20/10/2019
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Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/102 Kevin Morlock breaks down carp fly fishing in the Beaver Island Lake area. Lots of great tips for carp fishing regardless of
15/10/2019
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In today’s podcast my guest is Shawn Combs, head of Orvis Rod & Tackle product development and Orvis rod and reel designer. The topic is
11/10/2019
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For this week’s episode of Anchored, I went back through the archives of a television show I used to host. While sifting through files, I
11/10/2019
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Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/craig Hosted Trips: https://wetflyswing.com/destination Craig Schuhmann breaks down the Williamson River and the Klamath Falls area including how he became a guide in
08/10/2019
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I’m often asked how Anchored came to be. The short answer is that it stemmed from a television series I used to host. Limited airtime
04/10/2019
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This week my guest is noted steelhead angler and scientist John McMillen of Washington’s Olympic Peninsula. John’s topic is The Secret Life of Steelhead, and
03/10/2019
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Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/joan Fantasy Fly Fishing Trips: https://wetflyswing.com/destination This is Episode 100!!! – I’m happy to share a chat I had with one of the
01/10/2019
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This week, my guest is Orvis COO Simon Perkins, a lifelong fly fisher with 8 years of full-time guiding experience prior to working for Orvis.
26/09/2019
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Sponsors: https://www.thegreydrake.com/ and https://www.delifreshdesign.com/ I finally sat down and talked to Martin Joergensen, the man behind the Global Fly Fisher. We talk about Sea
24/09/2019
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In this episode of Anchored I’m joined by Catherine Laflamme and Tim Arsenault from Michael and Young Fly Shop to revisit the discussion about choosing
22/09/2019
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Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/drake Hosted Trips: https://wetflyswing.com/destination Dan Gates shares his unique fly fishing company, The Grey Drake. We hear how Dan is giving back and
19/09/2019
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This week’s podcast is called “Secrets of Lake Erie Steelhead Tributaries” and my guest expert is Alberto Rey, a longtime Orvis-Endorsed Guide and is also
19/09/2019
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Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/sadler Sponsors: https://www.thegreydrake.com/ and https://www.delifreshdesign.com/ Tom Sadler digs into the American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) and the International Fly Tackle Dealer (IFTD)
17/09/2019
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When John Gierach mentioned Bill Fitzsimmons in “Trout Bum,” he wrote about Bill’s professionalism, skill, and deliberate efforts to avoid the camera. So, naturally, I
16/09/2019
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Tyler Kushnir has been fishing for trout and steelhead since the 1960s. A retired high school teacher and well-known fishing personality, he’s been at the
11/09/2019
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Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/97 Hosted Trips with Dave: https://wetflyswing.com/destination Brian Marz shares some killer tips and resources for your next lingcod or rockfish trip on the
10/09/2019
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Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/gb Hosted Trips: https://wetflyswing.com/destination Gunnar Brammer shares his best tips on pike fly fishing, tying streamers, his connection with Kelly Galloup and
03/09/2019
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Oliver Ngy has been fishing since he was a kid. A self-taught angler from Southern California, he learned the values of commitment and dedication at
30/08/2019
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Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/ffi Show Sponsor: TheGreyDrake.com Show Sponsor: DeliFreshDesign.com Len Zickler, the CEO of Fly Fishers International is on the podcast to tell their story
27/08/2019
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I frequently get questions about Stillwater trout fishing, and although I love it I am not very good at it. So I enlisted one of
22/08/2019
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In this episode of Anchored, I thought I would do something a little different. Some of you may remember the five-part series I wrote a while
22/08/2019
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Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/94 Shawn Holsinger from Holsinger’s fly shop gets into some fly fishing and fly tying tips with a focus on his local stream
20/08/2019
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Jason Schratwieser has been the International Game Fish Association’s director of conservation since 2003. An angler and holder of a master’s degree in marine biology,
16/08/2019
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Secrets of catching sipping trout with Dave Perkins This week I interview Dave Perkins, Orvis Vice Chairman and one of the best technical anglers I
15/08/2019
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Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/93 Bill Spicer host of The New Fly Fisher breaks down musky fishing and some great tips to get you into a chance
13/08/2019
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This week the main topic of the podcast is the issue of etiquette on our more crowded trout streams, in particular the conflicts that have
08/08/2019
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Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/92 Fly Fishing Fantasy Trip: https://wetflyswing.com/destination Kyle Shea breaks out some Alaska tips for rainbows and how he got involved with Deneki and Alaska
06/08/2019
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Bryan Gregson is one of the fishing industry’s most sought-after creative minds. An award-winning adventure sports and documentary photographer and cinematographer, Bryan has been featured
02/08/2019
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This week, back by popular demand is Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions, who is one of the best fly-tying teachers around and also produces the
01/08/2019
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Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/ray Hosted Trips: https://wetflyswing.com/destination Ray Montoya tells us how he has spent the last 20 years in the Middle East fishing for Permit,
30/07/2019
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This week my guest is Davy Wotton, originally from Wales but who now lives and guides on the White River in Arkansas. I get frequent
28/07/2019
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Joe Simonds is a co-founder of Salt Strong, a subscription-based fishing community that focuses on education and creating memories on the water. Joe and his
26/07/2019
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Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/mont Mont Adams tells the Adamsbuilt story and how he has stayed in business for over 30 years selling waders, boots and other
25/07/2019
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Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/dryfly We cover trout spey with Captain John McCloskey aka Dry Fly John on Instagram. John goes deep into how he catches trout
23/07/2019
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This week’s podcast is not about using alternative methods to a bobber or strike indicator. It’s how to make your fishing more effective—and more fun—when
19/07/2019
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Take the Survey: https://wetflyswing.com/fantasy Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/tube Phil Hayes breaks down ultralight backcountry fly fishing. He produces the Wilderness Lite float tube which is a
18/07/2019
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Darcie Arahill, also known by her handle Darcizzle, started fishing as a little girl. Based in Florida, she focuses on saltwater species, particularly those found
16/07/2019
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Take the Survey: https://wetflyswing.com/fantasy Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/glass Cameron Mortenson is on the podcast to talk about the Fiberglass Manifesto, the largest website dedicated to all
16/07/2019
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Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/dog We cover Belize and Permit fishing with Jim Klug today on the show. Jim talks about his favorite patterns along with all
09/07/2019
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Henrik Mortensen is one of the most influential Atlantic salmon anglers in the world. Over the years, Henrik has guided on some of the best
04/07/2019
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We all learn something every time we go fishing, even the amazing vacuum cleaner Jesse Haller, our resident Euro nymphing expert. So I asked Jesse
03/07/2019
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Sponsor: https://www.delifreshdesign.com/ Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/mark I spent a day with Mark Bachmann on the Sandy River looking for winter steelhead. Within 10 minutes of putting
02/07/2019
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Rex Hunt is Australian fishing royalty. Born in 1949, Rex has lived his seventy years to the fullest as a professional football player, popular television
28/06/2019
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This is a special backcast episode in that we also are posting an accompanying video over on the Orvis Fly-Fishing Video Podcast. Check it out
28/06/2019
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Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/proof I had a nice chat with Matt Draft from Proof Fly Fishing to cover rod building. Matt is all in on his
27/06/2019
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Sponsor: https://www.delifreshdesign.com/ Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/colin We cover Atlantic salmon and Newfoundland with Colin Mckeown who produces one of the most prolific fly fishing shows in
25/06/2019
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It’s not difficult to catch walleye on the fly if you know where and when to go after them. I have gotten frequent requests from
21/06/2019
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Brian Chan is a Canadian icon. Biologist, teacher, guide and groundbreaker, Brian is the man behind Interior British Columbia’s trophy stillwater fishery. Brian has dedicated
20/06/2019
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Show Sponsor: https://www.delifreshdesign.com/ Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/83 My first New York Times columnist, Seth Kugel breaks out his best frugal traveling tips and tricks. And as
18/06/2019
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Matt Suzuki moved to Canada when he was in his early twenties. Folklore about BC’s fabled steelhead had made its way to him in Tokyo and
17/06/2019
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In honor of Father’s Day and since Tom is still out on the road, we’ve pulled a popular show from the archives on how to
13/06/2019
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Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/mad The Mad Scientist (Doug) of Fly Tyers Dungeon sat down to tell his story and the story of his company which produces
13/06/2019
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Show Sponsor: https://www.delifreshdesign.com/ Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/81 I chat with Mike Mercer about the Sacramento River, the Redding Fly Shop and other great rivers around Chico
11/06/2019
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Paul Worsteling has been in the fishing business for 30 years. He’s filmed more than 500 episodes of his popular television show, IFISH, and doesn’t
07/06/2019
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This week’s podcast is one of the biggest eye-openers I have ever done. Not only did I learn a lot, I have actually changed my
06/06/2019
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Show Sponsor: https://www.delifreshdesign.com/ Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/80 I had the pleasure of sitting down with Riverhorse Nakadate to talk about largemouth bass, redfish and southern Texas
04/06/2019
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Jan Kristensen has fished all over the world. He grew up in Denmark but moved to Australia after earning his PhD in biotechnology. Ten years
31/05/2019
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Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/79 In this Fly Fishing Founders Chat I talk to Ross White from Deli Fresh Design who tells the story of how DLD
30/05/2019