This week I’m speaking with Frank Day and we talk about his fascination with nature from childhood, the many wonders of sculpin, his time in Japan, guiding, gyotaku prints, moody fish, the Alaskan tundra, fish camouflage, sonar, evolutionary adaptations, and so much more.
Articles
Tim Arsenault Wins 2024 Spey-O-Rama
Swing The Fly takes a deep dive on Tim Arsenault’s hard-earned Spey-O-Rama victory
An Argentine Adventure
In many ways, the seed of this trip had been planted over 40 years ago.
The Platte River Spider
“Life moves quickly and you never know which fishing trip will be the last with your buddy. Call them and make plans to get out on the river as soon as possible, we could all use more river time shared with a good friend.”
Episode 120 – Michael Papais
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-120-michael-papais–59601556 This week I’m talking with Michael Papais. We have a great chat about family camping trips, Great Lake small mouth, information overload in spey, tying in hand and materials, beer, kids, winter water, knots, moderating the Spey Pages, and so much more.
Episode 119 – David N Mcllvaney
This week I’m speaking with David Mcllvaney. We had a great discussion about Prime Ministers and canoes, aesthetic stimulation, working in Southeast Asia, cabin life and Mexico, discovering fly fishing at 50, Iceland, writing, squirrels and muskies, super tasters, and rodent viking funerals.
No Fish Harmed: Travis Johnson
In the next installment of his No Fish Harmed series, Kirk Gilchrist and Tight Line Films introduces us to guide, Spey-O-Rama champion and friend of Swing The Fly, Travis Johnson.
Why The F*** Not? (A Short Reflection on Doing the Opposite)
Even old dogs like Swing The Fly Publisher Zack Williams have a few tricks to be taught.
Connect Protect: Pull together for what we love.
A new campaign from Swing The Fly Conservation partners Patagonia
Episode 118 – Wes Telyea
Today I’m talking with Wes Telyea of Snoqualmie Rod Company and we have a fantastic and broad conversation. We talk about him fishing as a kid and his grandfather, rod building, being a part of an ecosystem, cougars(not that kind), career changes, recreating the X-Files with your niece, and so much more.
B.T.S & S.B.S : Charlie’s Muddler
The story behind and how to tie Steve’s Charlie’s Muddler.
Red’s Run
M. Robbins Church reminds us that it’s often what we forget in the moment that can leave the lasting impression.