Steve Szeliga shares a bit of the Behind-The-Scenes and then Step-by-Step how to tie his Creeper pattern variant, inspired by Mike Papais
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ODFW Determines Winchester Dam Non-Compliant, Sends Notice Requiring Fish Passage
Dam owners had until Nov., 17th to request a hearing.
Swing For Kings With Swing The Fly
Join STF in late June, 2026, for a week swinging for King Salmon in western Alaska.
Icons – Todd Hirano
In this installment of ICONS we talk with Todd about why he does what he does, and being a positive influence on the next generation of steelheaders.
Episode 133 – Monte Clarke
This week I’m speaking with Monte Clarke. We discuss his family’s generations of adventure and growing up fly fishing, his surfing adventures and surfing in British Columbia, a bamboo obsession, hunting,and his experiences guiding on the Dean from boats to gear and bears.
On Sale Now: ‘Fishing The Swung Fly’
Fishing The Swing Fly from Swing The Fly press is now available for purchase.
More Nookie
Swinging for fall Chinook along the West Coast with Kait Sampsel.
Episode 132 – Kara Knight
This week I’m talking with Kara Knight. We discuss her fishing origins as an adventure guide on the west coast, the importance of a family atmosphere with guiding, competitive casting and her time in Sweden, having different fishing and casting rods, her more recent adventures in saltwater, the effects of competition on her fishing, and […]
Episode 131 – Zach Morris & Dalton Walker
This week I’m joined by Zach Morris and Dalton Walker. We discuss our recent mid-river meeting, some brief life stores, jumping from gear to fly fishing, the unforgiveable act of low-holing, being a farrier for arabian horses, a need for new gear, widening beer horizons, and deadly murder-beavers.
Great Lakes Run Timing
Understanding the nuances of when and how the various species migrate on Great Lakes rivers can directly impact the quality of the fishing experience.
ICONS: Bob Clay
Get to know Bob Clay, acclaimed Riverwatch bamboo rod builder, guardian of the Kispiox, and explorer of new waters.
Episode 130 – Luke Kelly & Greg Fitz
The River Rambler is back from its September hiatus and I’m joined by Luke Kelly and Greg Fitz of Trout Unlimited. We start by talking about habitat restoration on the Olympic Peninsula, the cold water connection campaign, the importance and restoration of old growth log jams in rivers. We also discuss Luke’s childhood spent fishing, […]