I got a chance to speak with C.D. Clarke for this week’s episode. We discussed starting out fishing in the Finger Lakes, jumping into art at a young age, bird hunting, and editor-tilting ding, being the odd duck in the art department, traveling and fishing, the Atlantic Salmon Federation, his upcoming book, analyzing your own […]
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Episode 75 – The North Umpqua Coalition
This week I’m joined with some members of the North Umpqua Coalition; Jennifer Fairbrother and Kirk Blaine of Native Fish Society and Dave Moskowitz of The Conservation Angler. We talk about the Formation of North Umpqua Coalition, the difference between hatcheries and hatchery programs, wild fish and their ability to adapt, the ODFW being willing […]
Linespeed Jedi Exclusive: Body
Our buddy Tim Rawlins is back with another exclusive vid; this time with some helpful tips on how and why to incorporate more body into your spey casting.
Tension is everything
The first cast that most people feel they really get a hold of is usually the snake roll….the reason being that it is a continuous motion cast thus maintaining tension, which is your friend!
Mojo Sculpin
The Mojo Sculpin earned its name and a permanent place in the box the past couple seasons, turning the trick on early spring pre-spawn rainbows and also accounting for some nice brown trout. The hackle-head design works well to simulate the sculpin profile while providing a natural color blend and much breath and pulse, creating the illusion of mass, without bulk. Sinks quicker than a clipped deer hair muddler head.
A Pathway for Permit
This isn’t a swung fly story, but it’s narrated by Flip Pallot and sponsored by one of Swing the Fly’s sponsors, Costa. We think it’s worth sharing.
Episode 74 – Randle Stetzer
Today I’m chatting with Randle Stetzer. We go talk about how he got started with his grandfather’s kit, meeting Bill McMillan as a kid, working in Streamborn, duck hunting and dogs, lake fishing, giving back to the fish, rods, more rods, and also a little bit about rods.
Episode 73 – Jon Hazlett
This week I’m talking with Jon Hazlett. We talk about growing up with the Griswolds, his first guide job and getting fired, his thespian work, his most recent video “Not Another Fly Fishing Movie,” chinook on the Rogue, kids, how he got his start with spey, and the positivity of the spey community. You can […]
Off the Cuff with Kapitan Kruk: Hands in Front
Kaptain Kanudia talks hand position.
Episode 72 – Keith Tymchuk
This week I’m talking with my friend Keith Tymchuk and all about the Elliott State Forest. We also go over his start to fishing, fishing and equipping your kids, hunting, mayoring, the art of compromise, the importance of timber and conservation, the North Umpqua, and the “Three Beer Problem” method.
Simple Spey Exercise
Here’s a simple exercise to shave years off of your bottom hand learning curve.
Episode 71 – Sam Sickles
This week I’m chatting with Sam Sickles of Steelhead Outfitters. We go over how he got into steelhead with a college course, wrestling, exploring Oregon, how he started guiding, the Deschutes, Meiser rods, casting, steelhead conditions, trout fishing, and the fall of the greatest IPA. RIP Inversion.