Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

#892 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/892
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Most anglers never think about where their flies actually come from or how an idea turns into something hanging on a fly shop wall. In this episode, Jesse Riding of Rainy's Flies takes us behind the scenes of commercial fly tying—from a small home operation started by his mother to one of the largest fly production companies in the world.
We dig into how flies are designed, how patterns move into large-scale production, and why materials like foam changed modern fly fishing forever. Jesse also shares insights on fly design royalties, innovation ethics, and what really determines quality when flies are tied across the globe.
#892 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/892

Show Notes: https://wetfyswing.com/891b
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Gary founded San Juan Rod Works in 2020 out of his garage. Today, he's moved into a dedicated showroom and education space in Rio Rancho, New Mexico — built around community, casting, and conservation.
This episode walks through how to actually choose a fly rod without overcomplicating it — starting with species, then flies, then casting style.

#891 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/891 
Presented by: Patagonia, FishHound Expeditions, Fish The Fly, Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho 
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Steelhead don't wait around long on the southern Oregon coast. They move with fresh water, travel tight to edges, and disappear as quickly as they show up. If you're thinking about Southern Oregon steelhead fishing, timing and water conditions matter more than hero casts.
In this episode, I sat down with James Sampsel of Humble Heron Fly Fishing to talk about winter steelhead on short coastal rivers, fall fish on the middle Rogue, and why Chinook on the swing isn't always the plan. James lives in Port Orford, guides year-round, and sees these rivers change daily. We covered storm timing, travel lanes, lighter sink tips, fall "Novembers," and even plein air painting between steelhead sessions.
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/891

890 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/890
Presented by:  Togiak River Lodge, Golden Fly Shop, On DeMark Lodge, Toyota Pacific
If you've ever swung a fly for steelhead and wondered where that pattern really came from, this one goes deep. In this episode, we dig into the history and evolution of Spey flies with John Shewey.
 
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/890

#889 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/889   
Presented by: Togiak River Lodge
Tim Sands is a fisheries management biologist with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, focused on the Nushagak and Togiak districts of Bristol Bay. His primary job is managing commercial salmon fisheries — mostly sockeye — while also protecting Chinook, chum, pink, and coho moving through the system.
We covered how sonar counts guide daily decisions, what happens when too many salmon return, and why king salmon are struggling statewide.
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/889