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Tim Arsenault Wins 2024 Spey-O-Rama
Spey Casting

Tim Arsenault Wins 2024 Spey-O-Rama

by Daniel Ritz

Swing The Fly takes a deep dive on Tim Arsenault’s hard-earned Spey-O-Rama victory

May 2, 2024 by Daniel RitzTagged bridge outfitting, icons, spey casting, spey-o-rama, tim arsenault
An Argentine Adventure
Gear & Travel, International

An Argentine Adventure

by Rick Kustich

In many ways, the seed of this trip had been planted over 40 years ago.

April 29, 2024 by Rick KustichTagged Argentina, Rio Gallegos, Sea run brown trout
The Platte River Spider
Fly Tying, Trout Spey

The Platte River Spider

by Dan Gates

“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.”

April 27, 2024 by Dan GatesTagged fly tying, trout spey
Episode 120 – Michael Papais

Episode 120 – Michael Papais

by Richard C. Harrington

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.

April 23, 2024 by Richard C. HarringtonTagged the River Rambler
Episode 119 – David N Mcllvaney

Episode 119 – David N Mcllvaney

by Richard C. Harrington

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.

April 9, 2024 by Richard C. HarringtonTagged the River Rambler
No Fish Harmed: Travis Johnson
West Coast

No Fish Harmed: Travis Johnson

by Daniel Ritz

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.

April 3, 2024 by Daniel RitzTagged No Fish Harmed
Why The F*** Not? (A Short Reflection on Doing the Opposite)
Gear & Travel

Why The F*** Not? (A Short Reflection on Doing the Opposite)

by Zack Williams

Even old dogs like Swing The Fly Publisher Zack Williams have a few tricks to be taught.

March 28, 2024 by Zack WilliamsTagged Argentina, Bridge
Connect Protect: Pull together for what we love.
Conservation

Connect Protect: Pull together for what we love.

by Patagonia

A new campaign from Swing The Fly Conservation partners Patagonia

March 26, 2024 by PatagoniaTagged Conservation
Episode 118 – Wes Telyea

Episode 118 – Wes Telyea

by Richard C. Harrington

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.

March 26, 2024 by Richard C. HarringtonTagged the River Rambler
B.T.S & S.B.S : Charlie’s Muddler
Fly Tying

B.T.S & S.B.S : Charlie’s Muddler

by Steve Szeliga

The story behind and how to tie Steve’s Charlie’s Muddler.

March 19, 2024 by Steve SzeligaTagged fly tying, steelhead fly tying
Red’s Run
Conservation

Red’s Run

by M. Robbins Church

M. Robbins Church reminds us that it’s often what we forget in the moment that can leave the lasting impression.

March 13, 2024 by M. Robbins Church
Episode 117 – Kevin Feenstra

Episode 117 – Kevin Feenstra

by Richard C. Harrington

I got the chance to talk to Kevin Feenstra this week and we had a great talk. Listen in as we discuss fishing as a kid, jumping into spey rods and steelhead, fly tying and sculpin, the Muskegon, photography, dogs and kids, his books, and the ever important winter heating.

March 12, 2024 by Richard C. HarringtonTagged the River Rambler

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